US3711978A
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Article display frames and their assembly with display articles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-09-14
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Granted: 1973-01-23
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Expires: 1990-09-14
Abstract
Abstract A frame for a picture or the like including opposed pairs of frame sides, each side including a peripheral wall and associated means for supporting an article within the frame opening, each peripheral wall of each side having an inwardly sloping projection adapted to serve for guiding a backing board into place within the frame and to overlie the edges of the backing board after it is in place, to retain it within the frame, each said projection tapering from its center in the direction of each end of the wall to which it is connected.
Inventors
- 👤 E Conrad
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:20
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/06; G; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/10; G09F1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A display frame, of the character described, comprising an annular body defining a central display opening, said body including at least one pair of opposed hollow sides of channelshape cross-section, each said side section comprising an outer peripheral wall portion of resilient flexibility and an inner wall portion connected to said peripheral wall portion in spaced relation thereto and adapted to support article on its edge within said frame; the peripheral wall portion of each said side section having a detent projection for guiding and securing a backing board in place within said frame outwardly of said inner waLl portion, said detent projection having a surface sloping inwardly into said display area in the direction of said inner wall portion and terminating short thereof, said inwardly sloping surface tapering from the center of the pro-jection in the direction of each end of the connected peripheral wall portion adjacent said ends.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A display frame, of the character described, comprising an annular body defining a central display opening, said body including at least one pair of opposed hollow sides of channelshape cross-section, each said side section comprising an outer peripheral wall portion of resilient flexibility and an inner wall portion connected to said peripheral wall portion in spaced relation thereto and adapted to support article on its edge within said frame; the peripheral wall portion of each said side section having a detent projection for guiding and securing a backing board in place within said frame outwardly of said inner waLl portion, said detent projection having a surface sloping inwardly into said display area in the direction of said inner wall portion and terminating short thereof, said inwardly sloping surface tapering from the center of the pro-jection in the direction of each end of the connected peripheral wall portion adjacent said ends.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The frame of claim 1, wherein said body is of unitary construction and molded of a synthetic plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
74 words
The frame of claim 2, wherein said projection is integrally molded with said peripheral wall portion and is formed with a bottom detent surface substantially normal to said peripheral wall, said detent surface disposed above the level of the outer edge of said inner wall a distance substantially equal to the thickness of a backing board, whereby said backing board is engaged under said projections rests on the outer edge of said inner wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The frame of claim 1, wherein said inner wall portion is formed with a rib on its inner surface extending into said defined area adjacent its outer edge, said rib forming a support for a displayed article.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The frame of claim 1, wherein said sides of each of said opposed pairs of sides are parallel to one another.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The frame of claim 1, wherein each side of each of said opposed pairs of frame sides are curved.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
120 words
A framed article comprising, in combination, a display frame comprising an annular body defining a display opening, said body including at least two opposed side sections of hollow channel-shape cross-section, each said side section comprising an outer peripheral wall portion of resilient flexi-bility and an inner wall portion connected to said peripheral wall portion in spaced relation thereto and of lesser height than said peripheral wall portion; an article supported on corresponding edges of said inner wall portions; a backing board supported over said article and means integral with said peripheral wall portion of each said opposed side sections guiding the marginal edge portions of said backing board into said frame and retaining the same in position over said article.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
120 words
A framed article comprising, in combination, a display frame comprising an annular body defining a display opening, said body including at least two opposed side sections of hollow channel-shape cross-section, each said side section comprising an outer peripheral wall portion of resilient flexi-bility and an inner wall portion connected to said peripheral wall portion in spaced relation thereto and of lesser height than said peripheral wall portion; an article supported on corresponding edges of said inner wall portions; a backing board supported over said article and means integral with said peripheral wall portion of each said opposed side sections guiding the marginal edge portions of said backing board into said frame and retaining the same in position over said article.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
94 words
The framed article of claim 7, wherein said means engaging the marginal edge portions of said backing board comprises a projection on each of said peripheral wall portion adjacent its outer edge, each said projection having a face sloping inwardly into said opening in the direction of said article supporting means, said sloping face being of uniform height and tapering from the center of the connected wall portion toward each end thereof and terminating adjacent each said end, the inner edge of said face engaging against a marginal edge portion of the backing board.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
The framed article of claim 7, wherein said frame is molded in unitary structure of a synthetic plastic material and said projections are each formed with a flat inner face normal to said peripheral wall portion, said faces overlying the marginal edge portions of said backing board.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
The framed article of claim 7, wherein said inner wall portions of said frame are each formed with a rib adjacent its outer end, extending into said opening and parallel to said outer end thereof, said ribs supporting said article.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The framed article of claim 10, wherein an intermediate backing board is disposed on said article between said article and said backing board.
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) | 1976-01-23 | 1976-07-24 | 1977-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-23 | 1980-07-24 | 1981-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-23 | 1984-07-24 | 1985-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |