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US3753285A
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Method of forming a decorative picture frame
Assignee: INTERCRAFT INDUSTRIES LP A DE LP
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Filing: 1972-02-23
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Granted: 1973-08-21
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Expires: 1992-02-23
Abstract
Abstract A method of forming a decorative picture frame including the steps of extruding an elongated thermoplastic molding having a formed longitudinal groove, providing an elongated strip having a decorative surface and adapted to be received in the groove, attaching the decorative strip to the molding, cutting the molding into predetermined lengths and assembling the lengths into a frame.
Inventors
- 👤 H Gewertz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:27
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/06; A47G1/0616; A47G1/0627; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S29/00; Y10S29/03; Y10S29/047; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49789; Y10T29/49796; Y10T29/49813
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
The method of forming a decorative picture frame which simulates the appearance of a carved wood picture frame comprising the steps of extruding an elongated thermoplastic molding having a continuous longitudinal planar groove formed therein; providing an elongated decorative strip adapted to be received in the groove of the molding, said strip having a decorative surface; attaching the decorative strip to the molding; cutting the molding into predetermined lengths, and assembling the lengths of molding into a polygonal picture frame.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
80 words
The method of forming a decorative picture frame which simulates the appearance of a carved wood picture frame comprising the steps of extruding an elongated thermoplastic molding having a continuous longitudinal planar groove formed therein; providing an elongated decorative strip adapted to be received in the groove of the molding, said strip having a decorative surface; attaching the decorative strip to the molding; cutting the molding into predetermined lengths, and assembling the lengths of molding into a polygonal picture frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
79 words
The method of claim 1 including the steps of extruding an elongated thermoplastic molding having a plurality of spaced apart parallel continuous longitudinal planar grooves formed therein, providing a plurality of elongated decorative strips each adapted to be received in a groove of the molding and having a decorative surface, the decorative surface of one of the strips having a different appearance than the decorative surface of another of the strips, and attaching the decorative strips to the molding.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 including the step of the decorative strip having been first formed to have a decorative surface in relief.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the surface of the decorative strip defines raised, irregular features.
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) | 1976-08-20 | 1977-02-19 | 1977-08-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-20 | 1981-02-19 | 1981-08-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-20 | 1985-02-19 | 1985-08-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |