US3701209A
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Method of framing a picture and product thereof
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-10
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Granted: 1972-10-31
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Expires: 1991-05-10
Abstract
Abstract A photographic film pack container assembly is converted into a frame for photographs and the like by inserting the picture in the framing opening, maintaining the picture in position by the pack retainer, and securing the back cover to the assembly only at one end thereof and at an angle to the balance of the assembly, thereby providing leaning support for vertical pictures. In the alternative, pressure tines in the back cover are bent rearwardly, providing leaning support for horizontal pictures.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl W Kobusch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 01:31
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/14; A47G1/142; A47G1/143; G; G03; G03D; G03D17/00; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/10; G09F1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
194 words
The method of framing a photograph or the like using an empty photographic film pack container of the type including a rectangular framing receiver with a front wall having an opening therethrough and opposed pairs of side flanges and an end boxing flange extending rearwardly of said front wall, said pack container including a retainer adapted for fitting within said receiver and having a front wall with side flanges extending rearwardly thereof and engaging said receiver side boxing flanges, said pack container including a rear cover having a pair of opposed side lips extendable over and engageable with said receiver side flanges and an end lip normally extending over and engageable with said receiver end flange; said method comprising: a. separating said receiver from said retainer and inserting the photograph or the like between said receiver flanges and in framing relation to said opening, b. securing said photograph or the like in said framing relation by fitting said retainer into said receiver with said retainer side flanges engaging said receiver side flanges and said retainer front wall urging said photograph against said receiver front wall, and c. securing said rear cover to said receiver.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
194 words
The method of framing a photograph or the like using an empty photographic film pack container of the type including a rectangular framing receiver with a front wall having an opening therethrough and opposed pairs of side flanges and an end boxing flange extending rearwardly of said front wall, said pack container including a retainer adapted for fitting within said receiver and having a front wall with side flanges extending rearwardly thereof and engaging said receiver side boxing flanges, said pack container including a rear cover having a pair of opposed side lips extendable over and engageable with said receiver side flanges and an end lip normally extending over and engageable with said receiver end flange; said method comprising: a. separating said receiver from said retainer and inserting the photograph or the like between said receiver flanges and in framing relation to said opening, b. securing said photograph or the like in said framing relation by fitting said retainer into said receiver with said retainer side flanges engaging said receiver side flanges and said retainer front wall urging said photograph against said receiver front wall, and c. securing said rear cover to said receiver.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
The method as set forth in claim 1 wherein said rear cover is secured to said receiver a. by engaging said rear cover side lips to said receiver side flanges only adjacent said receiver end flange with said rear cover end lip engaging said receiver end flange and said rear cover forms a sufficient angle with said receiver to provide leaning support therefor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
86 words
The method of framing a photograph or the like as set forth in claim 1 wherein said rear cover has a wall including pressure tines integral therewith adjacent said side lips and normally resiliently engageable with said retainer wall and wherein said rear cover side lips are completely engaged with said receiver side flanges; said method further including the step of: a. bending at least one of said pressure tines rearwardly of said rear cover to a position providing leaning support for said film pack container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
151 words
A combination picture and frame comprising; a. a photographic film pack container of the type including a rectangular framing receiver with a front wall having an opening therethrough and opposed pairs of side flanges and an end boxing flange extending rearwardly of said front wall, b. said pack container including a retainer fitted within said receiver and having a front wall with side flanges extending rearwardly thereof and engaging said receiver side boxing flanges, c. said pack container including a rear cover having a pair of opposed side lips extending over and engaging with said receiver side flanges and an end lip extending over and engaging with said receiver end flange, d. said pack rear cover including pressure tines integral with said rear cover adjacent said side lips and resiliently engageable with said retainer wall, and e. a picture retained between said receiver and retainer in framing relation to said opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
151 words
A combination picture and frame comprising; a. a photographic film pack container of the type including a rectangular framing receiver with a front wall having an opening therethrough and opposed pairs of side flanges and an end boxing flange extending rearwardly of said front wall, b. said pack container including a retainer fitted within said receiver and having a front wall with side flanges extending rearwardly thereof and engaging said receiver side boxing flanges, c. said pack container including a rear cover having a pair of opposed side lips extending over and engaging with said receiver side flanges and an end lip extending over and engaging with said receiver end flange, d. said pack rear cover including pressure tines integral with said rear cover adjacent said side lips and resiliently engageable with said retainer wall, and e. a picture retained between said receiver and retainer in framing relation to said opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
The combination as set forth in claim 4 wherein: a. said rear cover is secured to said receiver only adjacent said one receiver end flange with said rear cover end lip engaging said receiver end flange and with said rear cover forming a sufficient angle with said receiver to provide leaning support therefor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination as set forth in claim 4 wherein: a. at least one of said pressure tines is bent rearwardly of said rear cover into a position providing leaning support for said film pack container.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method as set forth in claim 1 including the step of: a. adding decorative material to an exposed portion of said framing receiver.
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) | 1975-10-31 | 1976-05-01 | 1976-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-31 | 1980-05-01 | 1980-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-31 | 1984-05-01 | 1984-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |