US3341961A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-07-27
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Granted: 1967-09-19
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Expires: 1985-07-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter H Shanks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:01
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/06; A47G1/0633
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A FRAME FOR MOUNTING SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT PICTORIAL ELEMENTS SUCH AS PHOTOGRAPHS, AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING: A SINGLE PIECE FRAME MEMBER HAVING AN OUTER PERIPHERAL EDGE, A FRONT SURFACE, A REAR SURFACE, AND AN INNER PERIPHERAL EDGE DEFINING AN OPENING THEREIN; SAID FRONT SURFACE HAVING A DECORATIVE DESIGN THEREON; SAID REAR SURFACE BEING SUBSTANTIALLY COVERED WITH A PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE MATERIAL; A REMOVABLE PROTECTIVE BACKING SHEET COVERING SAID ADHESIVE; INDICIA COMPRISING SCORED LINES EXTENDING THROUGH SAID REMOVABLE PROTECTIVE BACKING AND DEFINING ON SAID ADHESIVE COVERED REAR SURFACE INNER AND OUTER AREAS FOR INDICATING PROPER PLACEMENT OF A PICTORIAL ELEMENT TO BE MOUNTED THEREON; SAID INNER AREA BEING ADAPTED TO RETAIN THE PERIPHERAL EDGE OF A PICTORIAL ELEMENT; AND SAID OUTER AREA BEING ADAPTED TO SECURE SAID FRAME MEMBER ON A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT DISPLAY SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A FRAME FOR MOUNTING SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT PICTORIAL ELEMENTS SUCH AS PHOTOGRAPHS, AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING: A SINGLE PIECE FRAME MEMBER HAVING AN OUTER PERIPHERAL EDGE, A FRONT SURFACE, A REAR SURFACE, AND AN INNER PERIPHERAL EDGE DEFINING AN OPENING THEREIN; SAID FRONT SURFACE HAVING A DECORATIVE DESIGN THEREON; SAID REAR SURFACE BEING SUBSTANTIALLY COVERED WITH A PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE MATERIAL; A REMOVABLE PROTECTIVE BACKING SHEET COVERING SAID ADHESIVE; INDICIA COMPRISING SCORED LINES EXTENDING THROUGH SAID REMOVABLE PROTECTIVE BACKING AND DEFINING ON SAID ADHESIVE COVERED REAR SURFACE INNER AND OUTER AREAS FOR INDICATING PROPER PLACEMENT OF A PICTORIAL ELEMENT TO BE MOUNTED THEREON; SAID INNER AREA BEING ADAPTED TO RETAIN THE PERIPHERAL EDGE OF A PICTORIAL ELEMENT; AND SAID OUTER AREA BEING ADAPTED TO SECURE SAID FRAME MEMBER ON A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT DISPLAY SURFACE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-09-18 | 1971-03-20 | 1971-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-18 | 1975-03-20 | 1975-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-18 | 1979-03-20 | 1979-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |