Sourcing the patents
We spend countless hours searching the United States Patent and Trade Offices (USPTO) database. We look for patents with exceptional artwork and drawings. We also look for innovative and unusual concepts as well as cultural significance.
Turning the documents to artwork
The patent files today are copies of original documents that can be well over a century old and need attention.
We restore the original documents, maintaining the original drawing as much as possible.
After restoring the drawings we format them and prepare them on different backgrounds.
Printing process
We print exclusively on Canon IPF professional photo printers using Lucia cold press 12 color system.
The paper we use is a thick mat (300 GSM) photo paper. The ink as well as the paper are archival so if kept out of direct sunlight there will be no fading for generations.
All prints are full bleed unless otherwise requested.
Custom and standard
Print Sizes
Our preset print sizes range from 5 x 7″ to a maximum of 24 x 36. and there should be an option to fit standard frame sizes.
In the case you need a special size let us know, there is no custom charge, or just place the order for the the next size up and send us a note in the checkout message window with the preferred size.
Contact us if you have any questions.
Background options (selectable on individual product listings)
White
Bright white photo paper with a mat finish. Archival grade and acid free.
Linen
A subtle color with a light pattern with the look and feel of old parchment.
Antique
Distressed vintage finish giving the look of an antique document
Chalkboard
A dark grey complete with delicate scratches. All graphic and writing is reversed to white.
Blueprint
A dark blue with a light geometric patter found on blueprints. Graphic and writing is reversed to white.
Background options for digitally colored prints (selectable on individual product listings)
White
Bright white photo paper with a mat finish.
Linen
A subtle color with a light pattern with the look and feel of old and valuble parchment.
Antique
Distressed vintage finish giving the look of an antique document
Chalkboard
A light grey chalkboard complete with delicate scratches.
Blueprint
A light blue with a light white geometric pattern typically found on blueprints.
Frame information
5 x 7"
Available in Black or White (includes white mat)
- Image size with Mat: 4¾” x 6¾
- Total frame size: 5.5″ x 7.5″
- Wood fiberboard – Polystyrene protector
8 x 10"
Available in Black or White (optional white mat)
- Image size without Mat: 7¾” x 9¾”
- Image size with Mat: 5” x 7”
- Total frame size: 9″ x 10¾”
- Wood fiberboard – Polystyrene protector 6
12 x 16"
Available in Black or White (includes white mat)
- Image size without Mat: 12″ x 16″
- Image size with Mat: 7¾ x 9¾ “
- Total frame size: 13″ x 17″
- Wood fiberboard – Polystyrene protector
16 x 20"
Available in Black or White (includes white mat)
- Image size without Mat: 16″ x 20”
- Image size with Mat: 12″ x 18″
- Total frame size: 18″ x 22″ – Depth is 0.71″
- MDF construction – Polystyrene protector
Shipping information
Shipping
- Prints up to 8×10″ are sent in a secure stay-flat mailer.
- Large art prints are carefully rolled and shipped in rigid 3” shipping tubes.
- Framed prints are carefully wrapped and delivered in cardboard shipping boxes
- Processing time prior to shipping 1-3 business days
- US shipments through Chit chats. Chit Cats partners with USPS for final delivery
- Prints – 3-6 days
- Framed prints 4-9 days
- All shipments are tracked and insured
- Contact us for other shippers or for expedited service
- Canadian shipping is through Canada Post expedited package service
- Prints – 2-7 days
- Framed prints 5-10 days
- All shipments are tracked and insured
- Contact us for other shippers or for expedited service
Legal disclaimer
The patent prints depicted on this site are facsimiles and reproduction of patents filed with the USPTO for the sole purpose of art and entertainment. These should not be considered to be in any manner legal documents. We are not agents or affiliated with any of the companies or products seen on the individual patents. Any that have been modified by adding digital color are indicted as such in the description.