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US3665629A
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Clip fastened picture frame assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-20
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Granted: 1972-05-30
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Expires: 1990-11-20
Abstract
Abstract A picture frame assembly formed of outer and inner frame parts, the inner frame parts being slidably or snap fastened into the space in the outer frame parts and being interchangeable with inner frame parts of different shape and construction for serving the purpose of securing a wooden painting frame within the frame parts and at the same time utilizing clips for the securing of the picture mat assembly for the painting frame assembly within the frame parts. The frame parts are cut on a bias from long extruded members and are joined at their corners, the outer frame parts having rear grooves and the joining of the outer frame parts to include the inner frame parts being effected by corner plates extending into the ends of the grooves at the corner joints thereof and the inner parts having square recesses for receiving the picture mount assembly or a painting and clips adapted to be turned fastened into the grooves on the back of the outer parts and turned to a location to overlie the back of the picture - mat assembly or painting frame to hold the same in the squared recesses of the inner frame parts. Clips having opposing projections to be turned into a T shaped slot, a picture surface engaging portion, a hanging wire loop portion and opening for attachment by a screw to a wooden frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank Shore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:15
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/06; A47G1/0605; A47G2001/0661
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A picture mounting assembly comprising an outer frame formed of frame pieces mitered at their corners and joined together, said outer frame pieces having a T-shaped groove running along the rear face thereof, said outer members having a forward bead providing a space between the rear portion and the bead, an inner frame piece having a squared recess for receiving the picture assembly carried within the space of the outer frame piece, and clip members having projecting fingers adapted to be extended into the T-shaped groove of the outer frame piece and turnable from a longitudinal position to a right angle position to effect locking engagement with the T-shaped groove, a picture assembly in the squared portion of the inner frame piece and said clip when turned to its right angle position serving to retain the picture assembly in the square recess of the inner wall piece.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A picture mounting assembly comprising an outer frame formed of frame pieces mitered at their corners and joined together, said outer frame pieces having a T-shaped groove running along the rear face thereof, said outer members having a forward bead providing a space between the rear portion and the bead, an inner frame piece having a squared recess for receiving the picture assembly carried within the space of the outer frame piece, and clip members having projecting fingers adapted to be extended into the T-shaped groove of the outer frame piece and turnable from a longitudinal position to a right angle position to effect locking engagement with the T-shaped groove, a picture assembly in the squared portion of the inner frame piece and said clip when turned to its right angle position serving to retain the picture assembly in the square recess of the inner wall piece.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
91 words
A picture mounting assembly, as defined in claim 1, and said inner wall piece having an incline face overlying the front of the picture assembly and a rib projection engageable with the bead portion of the outer frame piece serving to hold the inner frame piece in place within the space of the outer frame piece, said inner wall piece having a further portion overlying the bottom of the outer wall piece, and said inner wall piece being to its rib snap fastened into the space of the outer wall piece.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
68 words
A picture mounting assembly, as defined in claim 2, and said square recess portion of the inner wall piece overlying the inside of the bottom of the outer wall piece and adapted to receive a picture mat assembly from the rear of the frame, and said clip extending over the square recessed portion of the inner wall member and bearing against the rear of the picture mat assembly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
117 words
A picture mounting assembly, as defined in claim 1, and said inner frame piece having a channel portion and flanges respectively underlying the front bead portion of the outer wall piece and overlying the rear portion of the outer frame piece, said square recessed portion extending inwardly from the channel portion and opening to the front of the picture frame assembly with its rear wall lying flush with the rear face of the outer wall piece, said picture assembly including a wooden frame with a canvas painting thereon and fastening elements extending into the wooden frame from the inner ends of the clips to hold the painting frame against the recessed portion of the inner wall member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
A picture mounting assembly, as defined in claim 1, and said clip members having an inwardly bendable inner end and a portion struck from the bendable end and having an opening in the struck portion for receiving the end of a hanging wire and the inwardly bent end having an opening for receiving a screw for attachment to a wooden frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A picture mounting assembly, as defined in claim 1, and said clip member having a portion when turned overlying the inner edge of the frame and engageable with the rear face of the pictures to hold the same in place.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A picture mounting assembly, as defined in claim 6, and said clip having an eye portion for the engagement therewith of a hanging wire.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
96 words
A picture mounting assembly, as defined in claim 1, and said frame pieces being joined at the corners of the frame with angle shaped corner plates having two legs and each of said legs being bent upwardly along diverging fold lines to provide a top engaging face whereby upon compression and tight fitting engagement in the T-shaped slot the said edges of the bent up part of the leg portion will be shifted laterally to effect tight gripping engagement laterally with the sides of the slot as well as vertically with the top and bottom thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
95 words
A picture mounting assembly, as defined in claim 1, and said frame pieces being joined at the corners of the frame with angle shaped corner plates having two legs and each of said legs being bent upwardly on a bias to provide parallel, but slanting folds, whereby upon compression and tight fitting engagement in the T-shaped slot the said edges of the bent up part of the leg portion will be shifted laterally to effect tight gripping engagement laterally with the sides of the slot as well as vertically with the top and bottom thereof.
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) | 1975-05-30 | 1975-11-29 | 1976-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-30 | 1979-11-29 | 1980-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-30 | 1983-11-29 | 1984-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |