US3594939A
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Novel picture frame
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-08-22
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Granted: 1971-07-27
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Expires: 1989-08-22
Abstract
Abstract An improved picture frame of solid construction having a plurality of grooves therein which receive a plurality of inserts which are placed within the grooves over the edges of a flexible material so that the flexible material is stretched and secured to the picture frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry P Parker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:45
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/06; A47G2001/0661
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
An improved picture frame comprising a solid flat body having a top and a bottom surface, said solid body being provided with a plurality of grooves in said top surface, a flexible material contacting the top surface of said solid body, a plurality of inserts placed in cooperation with said flexible material to engage the inner surface of said grooves stretching and securing said flexible material on the top surface of said solid body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
An improved picture frame comprising a solid flat body having a top and a bottom surface, said solid body being provided with a plurality of grooves in said top surface, a flexible material contacting the top surface of said solid body, a plurality of inserts placed in cooperation with said flexible material to engage the inner surface of said grooves stretching and securing said flexible material on the top surface of said solid body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
An improved picture frame as described in claim 1 wherein said solid body is provided with a continuous groove and at least one insert.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
An improved picture frame as described in claim 2 wherein said insert has a diameter slightly less than the diameter of said groove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
An improved picture frame as described in claim 2 wherein said insert has a cross section of the same shape as the cross section of said groove.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
An improved picture frame as described in claim 1 wherein said inserts are of an elastic material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
An improved picture frame as described in claim 1 wherein said solid body has a substantially circular shape.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
An improved picture frame as described in claim 1 wherein said solid body has a polyangular shape.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
An improved picture frame as described in claim 1 wherein said solid flat body has edges constructed to resemble a conventional frame.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB189400037A
Cited
AT112937B
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-26 | 1975-01-25 | 1975-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-26 | 1979-01-25 | 1979-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-26 | 1983-01-25 | 1983-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |