US3686782A
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Inflated picture holder
Assignee: Wallace A Erickson and Co
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Filing: 1970-06-01
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Granted: 1972-08-29
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Expires: 1990-06-01
Abstract
Abstract An inflatable holder adapted to hold a substantially rigid inner member in a substantially fixed position when the holder is inflated, the holder comprising a plurality of flexible plastic sheets whose marginal edges, when the holder is deflated, are spaced from the inner member whereas upon inflation, the edges will bear against the inner member in such a manner to hold the inner member in a substantially fixed position.
Inventors
- 👤 Wallace A Erickson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 01:32
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/14; A47G1/06; A47G1/0616; G; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/10; G09F1/12; A47G2001/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
35 words
A holder in accordance with claim 1 in which said inner member had two face surfaces, with substantially all of said surfaces being spaced from said sheets when said holder is in an inflated condition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
16 words
A holder in accordance with claim 1 wherein said sheets are made of gas impervious plastic.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
An inflatable holder in accordance with claim 1 in which said rigid member is a member to be displayed and said holder being of a material adapted to permit said rigid member to be displayed therein when said holder is inflated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
140 words
An inflatable holder with a substantially rigid inner member disposed within said holder, said holder comprising: a first flexible sheet; a second flexible sheet; said first and second flexible sheets being joined together at the margins of said sheets to form a leak-free connection between said sheets where said holder is inflated; a substantially rigid inner member disposed within said joined sheets; each of said sheets in a deflated condition being larger in dimension than said inner member and of a predetermined size in relation to said inner member; whereby, when said sheets forming said holder are inflated, said joined margins will upon inflation of said holder, be drawn inward and contact at least a portion of the edges of said inner member to hold said member in a fixed position and free of any substantial movement within said holder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
An inflatable holder as set forth in claim 5 further including said flexible sheets being made of plastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
An inflatable holder as set forth in claim 6 having at least one tab extending from a joined margin of said sheets.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
An inflatable holder as set forth in claim 7 having a valve means for selectively inflating said holder with a gas.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
An inflatable holder as set forth in claim 5 wherein said sheets are made of polyvinylchloride.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
An inflatable holder as set forth in claim 5 wherein said sheets are made of polyethylene.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
An inflatable holder in accordance with claim 5 in which said rigid member is a member to be displayed and said holder being of a material adapted to permit said rigid member to be displayed therein when said Holder is inflated.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
78 words
An inflatable holder comprising: a plurality of flexible plastic sheets sealed together to provide a leak-free seam; valve means for inflating and deflating said holder; a substantially rigid member disposed within said holder and adapted to be movable within said holder when the holder is deflated; said member having at least a portion of the edges of said member seated against said seam sufficient to hold said member in a substantially fixed position when said holder is inflated.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
41 words
An inflatable holder in accordance with claim 12 in which said rigid member is a member to be displayed and said holder being of a material adapted to permit said rigid member to be displayed therein when said holder is inflated.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
95 words
The method of fixedly retaining a member within holder according to the steps of: enclosing a member within a holder made of flexible sheets which are sealed together to provide a leak-free seam with said inner member being movable within said holder; inflating said holder whereby said seam is drawn inward; and, positioning said member so that a portion of the edges of said member sufficient to retain said member in a fixed position in said holder are wedged against said seam and the face surfaces of said member are substantially spaced from said sheets.
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) | 1975-08-29 | 1976-02-28 | 1976-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-29 | 1980-02-28 | 1980-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-29 | 1984-02-28 | 1984-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |