US3577666A
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Picture holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-12-15
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Granted: 1971-05-04
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Expires: 1989-12-15
Abstract
Abstract A solid picture holder having an interlocked enclosed series of identical side panels with each alternate side panel being inverted, a pair of end panels attached to the top and bottom of the series of side panels, and a retainer within said side and end panels to hold pictures against their interior surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman Wexler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:08
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/14; G; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/10; G09F1/12; A47G2001/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
243 words
An easily assembled and disassembled solid picture holder, adapted to be formed out of a pair of end panels and a series of identical side panels, and to have reinforced edges and corners comprising: a. a first set of transparent identical side panels having i. a first rib extending substantially parallel and adjacent to a first edge, said first rib having notches therein adjacent each end thereof, ii. a second rib extending substantially parallel and adjacent to a second edge, opposite said first edge, iii. slots extending substantially perpendicular to said ribs, from one of said edges, one-half of the distance to the other of said edges, said slots being aligned with the notches of said first rib and the ends of said second rib, said slots and notches being adapted to slideably receive a side panel, and iv. fastener means for attaching end panels thereto; b. a second set of transparent side panels, each identical to the panels of said first set of side panels, said first and second sets of side panels being assembled to form an interlocked enclosed series of side panels alternately from said first and second sets of side panels with the panels from said second set being inverted; c. a pair of end panels attached to the top and bottom of said series of side panels; and, d. retainer means within said series of side panels adapted to hold pictures against the interior surface of said panels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
243 words
An easily assembled and disassembled solid picture holder, adapted to be formed out of a pair of end panels and a series of identical side panels, and to have reinforced edges and corners comprising: a. a first set of transparent identical side panels having i. a first rib extending substantially parallel and adjacent to a first edge, said first rib having notches therein adjacent each end thereof, ii. a second rib extending substantially parallel and adjacent to a second edge, opposite said first edge, iii. slots extending substantially perpendicular to said ribs, from one of said edges, one-half of the distance to the other of said edges, said slots being aligned with the notches of said first rib and the ends of said second rib, said slots and notches being adapted to slideably receive a side panel, and iv. fastener means for attaching end panels thereto; b. a second set of transparent side panels, each identical to the panels of said first set of side panels, said first and second sets of side panels being assembled to form an interlocked enclosed series of side panels alternately from said first and second sets of side panels with the panels from said second set being inverted; c. a pair of end panels attached to the top and bottom of said series of side panels; and, d. retainer means within said series of side panels adapted to hold pictures against the interior surface of said panels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A picture holder as stated in claim 1, wherein said first and second sets of side panels each have two side panels, said end panels are identical and transparent and said retainer means is adapted to hold pictures against the interior surface of said end and side panels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A picture holder as stated in claim 1, wherein said slots extend from the second edge of said side panels one-half of the distance to the first edge of said side panels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A picture holder as stated in claim 1, wherein each of said side panels is rectangular and said slots consist of two slots adjacent to the side panel edges, adapted to form fingers having a width equal to the height of said ribs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
A picture holder as stated in claim 1, wherein said fastener means comprises grooves in said side panels extending substantially parallel and adjacent to their fiRst and second edges and lugs on said end panels adapted to be inserted into said grooves.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A picture holder as stated in claim 1, wherein said retainer means comprises a series of hinged backing panels, each substantially parallel and adjacent to a side panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
A picture holder as stated in claim 6, wherein said retainer means includes at least one cross panel, said cross panel extending perpendicular and adjacent to and diagonally across said end panels.
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) | 1974-05-03 | 1974-11-02 | 1975-05-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-03 | 1978-11-02 | 1979-05-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-03 | 1982-11-02 | 1983-05-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |