US3774332A
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Display device for photographs and the like
Assignee: BURNS C CO
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Filing: 1971-03-23
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Granted: 1973-11-27
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Expires: 1991-03-23
Abstract
Abstract A hollow transparent body defined by a plurality of angularly related interconnected transparent panels. The panels form two separate U-shaped sections which slidably interlock about a display item or items for viewing through the transparent panels. The formed unit is adapted to mount on a stand with a pair of opposed corners vertically oriented, whereby a full viewing of all faces of the unit can be effected by a rotation thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 M Schneider
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:14
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/10; G09F1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A display device for photographs and the like comprising in combination a hollow, hexahedron-shaped device 30 having a plurality of transparent walls and a slightly smaller similar shaped support 40 spaced within said device to display photographs and the like adjacent the interior surface of said transparent walls; said device comprising two slidably engageable detachable U-shaped sections (32); each section including three walls (36), (32), (34) permanently attached contiguously and at right angles and having edge bevelling so that said two sections when facing each other at a 90* rotation slide together to form the assembled device with visually indistinguisable joints.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A display device for photographs and the like comprising in combination a hollow, hexahedron-shaped device 30 having a plurality of transparent walls and a slightly smaller similar shaped support 40 spaced within said device to display photographs and the like adjacent the interior surface of said transparent walls; said device comprising two slidably engageable detachable U-shaped sections (32); each section including three walls (36), (32), (34) permanently attached contiguously and at right angles and having edge bevelling so that said two sections when facing each other at a 90* rotation slide together to form the assembled device with visually indistinguisable joints.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 1 wherein each section has the exposed edges of the associated walls beveled at approximately 45* to mate with the exposed edges on the second section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 1 wherein all of the walls are transparent.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device of claim 3 including a mounting stem engaged with one section at one end corner defined between a pair of panels thereof, said stem projecting outwardly from said corner.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device of claim 4 wherein said stem comprises an elongated flexible member having the remote end fixed to a stable base whereby an oscillating movement of the display unit can be effected.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 5 including a multiple duplicate flexible member supported units associated with a single base.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 4 wherein said stem comprises a short rigid stub, a stable base, said base rotatably receiving said stub for a rotational adjustment of said unit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 7 wherein said stem includes a seat defined at the panel end thereof, said seat receiving a corner of the unit.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 4 wherein said stem comprises a vertically elongated pedestal, said pedestal having an angular seat defined in the upper end thereof, said seat receiving said unit.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 4 wherein said stem engages an overhead support for a suspension of the display unit therefrom.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device of claim 10 wherein said overhead support comprises an elevated portion of a support member, said support member extending about said display unit and therebelow, and a stable base associated with said support member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 11 wherein said stem is rotatably engaged with said overhead support.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 3 including a generally arcuate support member encircling said display unit and engaged with a pair of opposed corners thereof to suspend said display unit therebetween.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-11-26 | 1977-05-28 | 1977-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-26 | 1981-05-28 | 1981-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-26 | 1985-05-28 | 1985-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |