US3590510A
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Display mount for flat articles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-25
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Granted: 1971-07-06
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Expires: 1989-04-25
Abstract
Abstract A mirror, picture or similar flat article of rectangular outline is positively gripped on at least one pair of opposite sides by two brackets with beveled flanges drawn toward each other by clamps and/or springs.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore Salz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:26
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A display mount for a flat article of generally rectangular outline, comprising at least two spaced-apart brackets disposed at the rear surface of said article, said brackets having rearwardly bent profiles and further having forwardly projecting beveled flanges converging to the front of said article on an imaginary line parallel to a pair of parallel sides of said outline, said flanges respectively overlying said parallel sides, and tie means anchored under tension to said profiles for drawing said brackets toward each other, thereby holding said flanges in positive engagement with said article.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A display mount for a flat article of generally rectangular outline, comprising at least two spaced-apart brackets disposed at the rear surface of said article, said brackets having rearwardly bent profiles and further having forwardly projecting beveled flanges converging to the front of said article on an imaginary line parallel to a pair of parallel sides of said outline, said flanges respectively overlying said parallel sides, and tie means anchored under tension to said profiles for drawing said brackets toward each other, thereby holding said flanges in positive engagement with said article.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A display mount as defined in claim 1 further comprising a transparent panel in front of said article having a pair of opposite edges substantially registering with said parallel sides, said edges being beveled parallel to said flanges and being gripped by the latter.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A display mount as defined in claim 1 wherein said brackets are provided with deformable linings on the confronting surfaces of said flanges.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A display mount as defined in claim 1 wherein said tie means is adjustable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
A display mount as defined in claim 1 wherein said tie means comprises at least one spring and said profiles are arranged horizontally one above the other, further comprising suspension means traversing the upper one of said profiles and secured to the lower one of said profiles.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A display mount as defined in claim l wherein said profiles are arranged generally vertically and said coupling further includes an easel secured to said tie means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
A display mount as defined in claim l wherein said profiles are arranged horizontally one above the other, further comprising an easel secured to the upper one of said profiles.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
86 words
A display mount as defined in claim 1 wherein the outline of said article has another pair of parallel sides transverse to the first-mentioned pair, further comprising two other spaced-apart brackets at said rear surface extending orthogonally to the two first-mentioned brackets and having forwardly projecting beveled flanges overlying said other pair of sides while converging to the front of said article on an imaginary line parallel to said other pair of sides, said tie means engaging said other brackets and drawing same toward each other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
48 words
A display mount as defined in claim 8 wherein each of said first-mentioned brackets is rigid with a respective one of said other brackets and forms therewith an angle member, said outline having a pair of diagonally opposite corners respectively engaged by the two angle members so formed.
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) | 1974-07-05 | 1975-01-04 | 1975-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-05 | 1979-01-04 | 1979-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-05 | 1983-01-04 | 1983-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |