US3722122A
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Picture frame assembly
Assignee: BRANDESS BROS SALES COMPANY Inc
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Filing: 1971-11-22
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Granted: 1973-03-27
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Expires: 1991-11-22
Abstract
Abstract A picture frame assembly includes a plurality of frames having identical marginal cross-sectional contours for co-operation with clip means for securing the frames in overlapping relationship so that the assembled frames enable the creation of a collage of pictures mountable in the frames for hanging on a wall.
Inventors
- 👤 L Sesto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:56
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/06; A47G1/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A picture frame assembly comprising, in combination: a. at least two picture frames, the cross-sectional contour of the margins of said frames being identical, each margin in cross-section comprising a body member, the top surface of which defines the front of the frame and the bottom surface of which defines the rear of the frame and includes a channel, the body also iNcluding a lateral flange between the top and bottom surfaces extending inwardly of the frame for the mounting of a picture within the frame, b. at least one clip means for securing together overlapping margins of said frames in a desired relationship, said clip means defining a body engaging cavity for receiving the body member defining the margin of one frame, and a channel receiving projection below the cavity for insertion in the channel in the body member defining the margin of the frame overlapped by said one frame, whereby the assembled frames enable the creation of a collage of pictures mountable in the frames for hanging on a wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A picture frame assembly comprising, in combination: a. at least two picture frames, the cross-sectional contour of the margins of said frames being identical, each margin in cross-section comprising a body member, the top surface of which defines the front of the frame and the bottom surface of which defines the rear of the frame and includes a channel, the body also iNcluding a lateral flange between the top and bottom surfaces extending inwardly of the frame for the mounting of a picture within the frame, b. at least one clip means for securing together overlapping margins of said frames in a desired relationship, said clip means defining a body engaging cavity for receiving the body member defining the margin of one frame, and a channel receiving projection below the cavity for insertion in the channel in the body member defining the margin of the frame overlapped by said one frame, whereby the assembled frames enable the creation of a collage of pictures mountable in the frames for hanging on a wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
72 words
An assembly according to claim 1, including transverse partitions in the channel in each frame margin body member, the channel receiving portion of the clip means being received between selected partitions along the channel so that the relative positions of the frames may be adjusted, the sides of the projection engaging the walls of the channel having serrations to provide a friction gripping of the projection by the walls of the channel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
An assembly according to claim 2, in which said cavity of said clip means is L-shaped and is defined by vertical and horizontal legs terminating in inwardly turned lips for engaging about one wall of a channel and the top surface of the body portion, respectively, defining the margin of said one frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
An assembly according to claim 1, in which said cavity of said clip means is L-shaped and is defined by vertical and horizontal legs terminating in inwardly turned lips for engaging about one wall of a channel and the top surface of the body portion, respectively, defining the margin of said one frame.
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) | 1976-03-26 | 1976-09-25 | 1977-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-26 | 1980-09-25 | 1981-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-26 | 1984-09-25 | 1985-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |