US3707053A
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Picture support with concealed connectors
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-12
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Granted: 1972-12-26
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Expires: 1991-03-12
Abstract
Abstract A picture support for displaying a picture with the transparent front panel secured to a supporting back panel by concealed connectors with the picture lying therebetween. The transparent front panel has an opaque coating on its inner surface surrounding a transparent central portion with the opaque coating being either formed as a peelable panel or as an applied coating.
Inventors
- 👤 Takeo Itano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:45
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/06; A47G1/0633; A47G1/0638; G; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/10; G09F1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A picture support comprising a transparent front panel, an opaque coating on the rear face of said panel along the peripheral edges thereof leaving a viewing area through said front panel centrally thereof, a mounting panel bonded to said opaque coating, said mounting panel having a central open area at least as large as the viewing area in the transparent panel, a rear panel for supporting a picture to be viewed through said viewing area, a plurality of connecting lugs integrally secured to said mounting panel and extending rearwardly therefrom, and a plurality of bores formed in said rear panel for tightly engaging over said lugs to secure said rear panel to said mounting panel, said bores and said lugs being positioned rearwardly of said opaque coating to be completely invisible from the front of said picture support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A picture support comprising a transparent front panel, an opaque coating on the rear face of said panel along the peripheral edges thereof leaving a viewing area through said front panel centrally thereof, a mounting panel bonded to said opaque coating, said mounting panel having a central open area at least as large as the viewing area in the transparent panel, a rear panel for supporting a picture to be viewed through said viewing area, a plurality of connecting lugs integrally secured to said mounting panel and extending rearwardly therefrom, and a plurality of bores formed in said rear panel for tightly engaging over said lugs to secure said rear panel to said mounting panel, said bores and said lugs being positioned rearwardly of said opaque coating to be completely invisible from the front of said picture support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said opaque coating consist of a relatively thick peelable coating partially removeable to produce the viewing area for said front panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A picture support as claimed in claim 1 wherein each of said front and rear panels comprise flat continuous bodies each of substantially constant thickness.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A picture support as claimed in claim 3 wherein each of said front and rear panels is of rectangular shape and substantially equal size.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A picture support as claimed in claim 1 wherein said connecting lugs are short cylinders and said bores in the rear panel have diameters such as to frictionally fit over said lugs.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A picture support as claimed in claim 1 wherein each of said connecting lugs has an axial threaded bore, and threaded means engaging in said threaded bores for releasably securing said back panel onto said lugs.
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) | 1975-12-26 | 1976-06-26 | 1976-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-26 | 1980-06-26 | 1980-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-26 | 1984-06-26 | 1984-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |