US3678607A
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Frame for stretching and mounting a needlecraft project
Assignee: General Mills Fun Group Inc
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Filing: 1971-03-22
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Granted: 1972-07-25
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Expires: 1991-03-22
Abstract
Abstract A frame usable first for stretching a fabric during the preparation of a needlecraft project and then for mounting the finished project. The frame has a main border member which defines an opening across which the fabric is stretched. The border member has two grooves in its back side which extend around the opening. A retainer strip of proper cross section is adapted to be forced into either of the grooves with a web of the fabric; first into the outer groove during preparation and then into the inner groove for mounting and display of the finished project.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph M Tabor
- 👤 Ted C Betker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:00
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05C; D05C1/00; D05C1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A frame for stretching fabric for the preparation of a needlecraft project and for mounting the finished project, said frame consisting of a border member defining an opening across which a fabric is stretched during preparation of a needlecraft project thereon, and in which the finished project is to be mounted for display, said border member having a cross section defining a front face, an outer side wall, an inner side wall, and a pair of side-by-side grooves in the back face thereof which open to the rear of said border member, and a retainer adapted to be pressed with a web of such fabric into the outer one of said grooves for retaining the edge of such fabric in place across said frame during preparation of such project and adapted to be pressed into the inner one of said grooves with a web of such fabric for mounting the completed project for display in said frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A frame for stretching fabric for the preparation of a needlecraft project and for mounting the finished project, said frame consisting of a border member defining an opening across which a fabric is stretched during preparation of a needlecraft project thereon, and in which the finished project is to be mounted for display, said border member having a cross section defining a front face, an outer side wall, an inner side wall, and a pair of side-by-side grooves in the back face thereof which open to the rear of said border member, and a retainer adapted to be pressed with a web of such fabric into the outer one of said grooves for retaining the edge of such fabric in place across said frame during preparation of such project and adapted to be pressed into the inner one of said grooves with a web of such fabric for mounting the completed project for display in said frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A frame according to claim 1 in which the grooves are defined by three spaced ribs on the rear of said border member and extending therealong.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A frame according to claim 2 in which tHe outer two of the ribs extend rearwardly from the front face of said border member a distance greater than the third, inner one of said ribs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
A frame according to claim 2 in which the outer side of the outermost one of the ribs defines the outer side wall of said border member and the inner side of the innermost one of said ribs defines the inner wall of said border member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
A frame according to claim 4 in which the outermost one of the ribs has a depth relative to the front face of said border member at least equal to the depth of the intermediate one of the ribs and greater than the innermost one of the ribs whereby the outermost one of said ribs provides an enclosing border for said frame.
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) | 1975-07-25 | 1976-01-24 | 1976-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-25 | 1980-01-24 | 1980-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-25 | 1984-01-24 | 1984-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |