US3680239A
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Picture frame attachment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-14
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Granted: 1972-08-01
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Expires: 1990-07-14
Abstract
Abstract An attachment expressly adapted to be operatively mounted on rearward faces of longitudinal side members and transverse end members, respectively, of a picture frame. It comprises a flatfaced cover plate which is hinged at one end, detachably fastened at the other end, and when closed spans and covers the rear side of a glass-covered sight opening. The outwardly or forwardly disposed side of the plate is provided with a box-like pocket which is open at one end and provides a holder for a plurality of selectively usable interchangeable pictures, art-prints, drawings or the like. Slotted selectively usable hanger-tabs are positioned so that the frame can be hung vertically or horizontally at will.
Inventors
- 👤 Willard H Andrews
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:09
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
212 words
In combination, a picture frame having a pair of coplanar side members cooperatively joined by end members, said frame having an obverse face and a rear wall abutting face, the inner marginal edges of said frame member having encompassing flanges defining a sight opening and providing abutments for an optionally insertable and removable picture covering transparency, an applicable and removable cover plate normally spanning and covering a rear side of said sight opening and having means hingedly connecting a lower edge to the coacting lower end member of said frame and permitting said cover plate to be manually swung from a closed position to an accessible open poSition, said means comprising a flange which is integral with a coacting lower end portion of said plate, said flange being joined to said plate by a folding score line and being superimposed upon and secured atop an underlying rearward surface of the lower frame member of said frame in a manner to provide the aforementioned connecting and hinging means, plate retaining means on said frame and cover plate, respectively, and serving to releasably maintain said cover plate in a closed picture positioning and displaying position, said plate having a forwardly facing surface provided with means for storing a plurality of selectively usable interchangeable pictures.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
212 words
In combination, a picture frame having a pair of coplanar side members cooperatively joined by end members, said frame having an obverse face and a rear wall abutting face, the inner marginal edges of said frame member having encompassing flanges defining a sight opening and providing abutments for an optionally insertable and removable picture covering transparency, an applicable and removable cover plate normally spanning and covering a rear side of said sight opening and having means hingedly connecting a lower edge to the coacting lower end member of said frame and permitting said cover plate to be manually swung from a closed position to an accessible open poSition, said means comprising a flange which is integral with a coacting lower end portion of said plate, said flange being joined to said plate by a folding score line and being superimposed upon and secured atop an underlying rearward surface of the lower frame member of said frame in a manner to provide the aforementioned connecting and hinging means, plate retaining means on said frame and cover plate, respectively, and serving to releasably maintain said cover plate in a closed picture positioning and displaying position, said plate having a forwardly facing surface provided with means for storing a plurality of selectively usable interchangeable pictures.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The combination defined in and according to claim 1, and wherein said storing means comprises a pocket which is supportively mounted on said forwardly facing surface, said pocket providing a storage receptacle for a plurality of readily insertable and removable pictures, art-prints or drawings and having an open end to facilitate inserting, removing, and interchanging said pictures.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
The combination defined in and according to claim 2, and wherein said plate is proportional in area with the area of said sight opening, said pocket being box-like in configuration and proportioned in size to fittingly project into that part of the frame which delineates and defines said sight opening, that is, when said plate occupies a closed position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
The combination defined in and according to claim 3, and wherein said pocket has a forwardly facing wall which is planar and which provides a backing panel for a picture which has been selected and withdrawn from said pocket and positioned and sandwiched for viewing between said panel and the aforementioned transparency.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
201 words
In combination, a picture frame having a pair of coplanar side members cooperatively joined by end members, said frame having an obverse face and a rear wall abutting face, the inner marginal edges of said frame member having encompassing flanges defining a sight opening and providing abutments for an optionally insertable and removable picture covering transparency, an applicable and removable cover plate normally spanning and covering a rear side of said sight opening and having means hingedly connecting a lower edge to the coacting lower end member of said frame and permitting said cover plate to be manually swung from a closed position to an accessible open position, plate retaining means on said frame and cover plate, respectively, and serving to releasably maintain said cover plate in a closed picture positioning and displaying position, said plate retaining means comprising keeper studs fixedly mounted on and projecting rearwardly from a rearward surface of an upper member of said frame, and flaps carried by an upper marginal edge of said plate and having keeper holes for retentive reception of the respectively cooperable keeper studs, said plate having a forwardly facing surface provided with means for storing a plurality of selectively usable interchangeable pictures.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
201 words
In combination, a picture frame having a pair of coplanar side members cooperatively joined by end members, said frame having an obverse face and a rear wall abutting face, the inner marginal edges of said frame member having encompassing flanges defining a sight opening and providing abutments for an optionally insertable and removable picture covering transparency, an applicable and removable cover plate normally spanning and covering a rear side of said sight opening and having means hingedly connecting a lower edge to the coacting lower end member of said frame and permitting said cover plate to be manually swung from a closed position to an accessible open position, plate retaining means on said frame and cover plate, respectively, and serving to releasably maintain said cover plate in a closed picture positioning and displaying position, said plate retaining means comprising keeper studs fixedly mounted on and projecting rearwardly from a rearward surface of an upper member of said frame, and flaps carried by an upper marginal edge of said plate and having keeper holes for retentive reception of the respectively cooperable keeper studs, said plate having a forwardly facing surface provided with means for storing a plurality of selectively usable interchangeable pictures.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
The combination defined in and according to claim 5, and wherein said cover plate is provided with optionally usable hanger tabs, each tab having a slot one edge of which is serrated to provide tooth-like serrations which are adapted to be balanced and hung from a wall-supported support nail or the like.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
155 words
An attachment for the rearward side of a picture frame having a sight opening, that is, a frame having a pair of longitudinal side members cooperatively joined by a pair of transverse end members, said attachment comprising a flat-faced cover plate having longitudinal marginal edges joined by transverse marginal edges, one transverse marginal edge having an attaching flange joined to an adjacent end portion of the plate by a crease defining a plate hinging fold line, the other transverse end having a pair of spaced fastening and retaining flaps which are apertured to provide keeper holes, a centralized portion of said other transverse edge having an outstanding slotted haNger tab, a centralized portion of one longitudinal edge having an integral outstanding hanger tab which is also and likewise slotted, said plate having its forward face provided with means for storing a plurality of selectively usable as well as interchangeable pictures, art-prints, drawings or the like.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
155 words
An attachment for the rearward side of a picture frame having a sight opening, that is, a frame having a pair of longitudinal side members cooperatively joined by a pair of transverse end members, said attachment comprising a flat-faced cover plate having longitudinal marginal edges joined by transverse marginal edges, one transverse marginal edge having an attaching flange joined to an adjacent end portion of the plate by a crease defining a plate hinging fold line, the other transverse end having a pair of spaced fastening and retaining flaps which are apertured to provide keeper holes, a centralized portion of said other transverse edge having an outstanding slotted haNger tab, a centralized portion of one longitudinal edge having an integral outstanding hanger tab which is also and likewise slotted, said plate having its forward face provided with means for storing a plurality of selectively usable as well as interchangeable pictures, art-prints, drawings or the like.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
The attachment defined in and according to claim 7, and wherein said storing means comprises a box-like pocket which is supportively mounted on said forwardly facing surface, said pocket providing a storage receptacle and having a forwardly facing wall which provides a picture stabilizing and backing panel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
114 words
An attachment for the rearward side of a conventional type picture frame having a sight opening, said attachment comprising a flat-faced cover plate having longitudinal marginal edges joined by transverse marginal edges, one transverse marginal edge having attaching flange means for securing to a conventional type picture frame, and joined to an adjacent end portion of the plate by a crease defining a plate hinging fold line, the other transverse end having a pair of spaced fastening and retaining flaps which are apertured to provide keeper holes, said plate having its forward face provided with means for storing a plurality of selectively usable as well as interchangeable pictures, art prints, drawings and the like.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
114 words
An attachment for the rearward side of a conventional type picture frame having a sight opening, said attachment comprising a flat-faced cover plate having longitudinal marginal edges joined by transverse marginal edges, one transverse marginal edge having attaching flange means for securing to a conventional type picture frame, and joined to an adjacent end portion of the plate by a crease defining a plate hinging fold line, the other transverse end having a pair of spaced fastening and retaining flaps which are apertured to provide keeper holes, said plate having its forward face provided with means for storing a plurality of selectively usable as well as interchangeable pictures, art prints, drawings and the like.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
47 words
The attachment defined in and according to claim 9, and wherein said storing means comprises a box-like pocket which is supportively mounted on said forwardly facing surface, said pocket providing a storage receptacle and having a forwardly facing wall which provides a picture stabilizing and backing panel.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
52 words
The combination defined in and according to claim 9, and wherein said cover plate is provided with optionally usable hanger tabs, each tab having a slot one edge of which is serrated to provide tooth-like serrations which are adapted to be balanced and hung from a wall-supported support nail or the like.
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) | 1975-08-01 | 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 |