US3782015A
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Display frames
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-08-26
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Granted: 1974-01-01
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Expires: 1990-08-26
Abstract
Abstract A display frame having an outer shell with a transparent face, and a plurality of peripheral sides forming an opening into which an object may be inserted. A core of corresponding configuration is provided which can be inserted within the opening to secure the object against the face of the shell, the shell being provided with tab means for releasably engaging the core to retain the core within the shell.
Inventors
- 👤 W Esry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:19
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/10; G09F1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A display frame, comprising a shell including a transparent front viewing surface and integral sides, defining an opening for insertion of an object therein, a core substantially complementary to said shell and adapted to be inserted therein through said opening, said core is formed of an assembly of two box halves, one inserted in the other, and integrally sealed to form a cohesive unitary closed box and including a forward panel adjacent said viewing surface of said shell to secure the object against said viewing surface, a back panel and interconnecting sides, said core being dimensioned so that said sides of said core extend to provide said back panel substantially coplanar with thE edge of the sides of said shell, said integral sides of said shell depending substantially normal to the viewing surface and terminating in a peripheral free edge, tabs extending from at least one pair of opposing sides of said shell substantially normal to said sides and parallel to said viewing surface for engagement with the sides of said core for releasably securing said core in said opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A display frame, comprising a shell including a transparent front viewing surface and integral sides, defining an opening for insertion of an object therein, a core substantially complementary to said shell and adapted to be inserted therein through said opening, said core is formed of an assembly of two box halves, one inserted in the other, and integrally sealed to form a cohesive unitary closed box and including a forward panel adjacent said viewing surface of said shell to secure the object against said viewing surface, a back panel and interconnecting sides, said core being dimensioned so that said sides of said core extend to provide said back panel substantially coplanar with thE edge of the sides of said shell, said integral sides of said shell depending substantially normal to the viewing surface and terminating in a peripheral free edge, tabs extending from at least one pair of opposing sides of said shell substantially normal to said sides and parallel to said viewing surface for engagement with the sides of said core for releasably securing said core in said opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The frame according to claim 1 wherein said core is covered with decorative sheeting.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
64 words
The frame according to claim 1 wherein said shell and core are cooperating rectangular structures, the core being of slightly smaller dimension than said shell to be slideable fit therein, said tabs being located on the longitudinal sides of said shell to act thereon and resiliently flex the sides of said shell to urge the front panel of said core against the viewing surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The frame according to claim 1 wherein the back panel of said core is provided with at least one hole by which it may be grasped for slideable movement.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The frame according to claim 1 wherein said shell is made entirely of transparent material.
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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) | 1976-12-31 | 1977-07-02 | 1978-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-31 | 1981-07-02 | 1982-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-31 | 1985-07-02 | 1986-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |