US3680225A
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Assembly kit for making a decorative drawing board
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-05-18
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Granted: 1972-08-01
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Expires: 1990-05-18
Abstract
Abstract A decorative drawing board comprising a ground board having on its upper surface an original picture coated with a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive material. An assembly of variously colored spherical beads are selectively affixed to the adhesive layer in a pattern for reproducing the original picture. The present invention is further drawn to a kit for making the above described decorative drawing board which includes the ground board and assembly of colored beads as individual components.
Inventors
- 👤 Masao Ishida
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 02:17
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44C; B44C1/00; B44C1/28; B44C3/00; B44C3/12; B44C3/123; B44F; B44F1/00; B44F1/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
An assembly kit for making a decorative drawing board comprising: a ground board having an upper surface; a sheet member permanently mounted on said upper surface and having an upwardly displayed original picture thereon; a transparent pressure-sensitive adhesive layer covering the exposed surface of said sheet member and visually revealing said picture; a unitary protective covering sheet coextensive areawise with and releasably mounted over said adhesive layer, wherein said protective sheet includes a picture identical to said original picture; and a plurality of variously colored beads adapted to be applied selectively to said adhesive layer upon removal of said protective covering sheet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
An assembly kit for making a decorative drawing board comprising: a ground board having an upper surface; a sheet member permanently mounted on said upper surface and having an upwardly displayed original picture thereon; a transparent pressure-sensitive adhesive layer covering the exposed surface of said sheet member and visually revealing said picture; a unitary protective covering sheet coextensive areawise with and releasably mounted over said adhesive layer, wherein said protective sheet includes a picture identical to said original picture; and a plurality of variously colored beads adapted to be applied selectively to said adhesive layer upon removal of said protective covering sheet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
122 words
An assembly kit for making a decorative drawing board comprising: a ground board having an upper surface, wherein the upper surface of said ground board includes a central inlay Portion bounded around its periphery by an upwardly extending edge portion, said original picture being supported on said inlay portion; a sheet member permanently mounted on said upper surface and having an upwardly displayed original picture thereon; a transparent pressure-sensitive adhesive layer covering the exposed surface of said sheet member and visually revealing said picture; a unitary protective covering sheet coextensive areawise with and releasably mounted over said adhesive layer; and a plurality of variously colored beads adapted to be applied selectively to said adhesive layer upon removal of said protective covering sheet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
122 words
An assembly kit for making a decorative drawing board comprising: a ground board having an upper surface, wherein the upper surface of said ground board includes a central inlay Portion bounded around its periphery by an upwardly extending edge portion, said original picture being supported on said inlay portion; a sheet member permanently mounted on said upper surface and having an upwardly displayed original picture thereon; a transparent pressure-sensitive adhesive layer covering the exposed surface of said sheet member and visually revealing said picture; a unitary protective covering sheet coextensive areawise with and releasably mounted over said adhesive layer; and a plurality of variously colored beads adapted to be applied selectively to said adhesive layer upon removal of said protective covering sheet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
An assembly kit according to claim 2 wherein said adhesive layer covers said inlay portion and a second adhesive layer covers said edge portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
An assembly kit according to claim 2 wherein said edge portion includes a groove extending entirely around its inner side surface and wherein said protective sheet is a glass plate for protecting said adhesive layer, the edge of said glass plate being insertable into said groove.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-08-01 | 1976-01-31 | 1976-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-01 | 1980-01-31 | 1980-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-01 | 1984-01-31 | 1984-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |