US3789529A
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Picture framing mat and edge molding
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-09-27
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Granted: 1974-02-05
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Expires: 1991-09-27
Abstract
Abstract A picture framing mat and edge molding for photographs, paintings, graphic arts, etc. which includes a mat board provided with an opening and which has a molding edge about the edges of the opening that has a shoulder wall of substantially the thickness of the mat board, in order to lie relatively flush with it, and a thin walled flange extending from its underside for adhesive engagement to the underside of the mat board to hold the molding edge in close fitted engagement with the mat edges that frame the opening.
Inventors
- 👤 R Thom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:25
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/10; G09F1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A picture framing mat for photographs, paintings, graphic arts, and the like, comprising; a mat board provided with an opening therethrough including substantially parallel side edges and top and bottom edges, the edges framing said opening being square cut and having a molding edge of substantially like thickness as said mat board received in aligned and close fitting engagement with said opening edges therearound and within, said molding edge including a thin walled flange extending from the bottom edge thereof laterally outward and received under said mat board, and an adhesive coating on the upper surface of said flange for adhesive engagement to the underside of said mat board and the retension of said molding edge thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A picture framing mat for photographs, paintings, graphic arts, and the like, comprising; a mat board provided with an opening therethrough including substantially parallel side edges and top and bottom edges, the edges framing said opening being square cut and having a molding edge of substantially like thickness as said mat board received in aligned and close fitting engagement with said opening edges therearound and within, said molding edge including a thin walled flange extending from the bottom edge thereof laterally outward and received under said mat board, and an adhesive coating on the upper surface of said flange for adhesive engagement to the underside of said mat board and the retension of said molding edge thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The picture framing mat of claim 1, said molding edge and thin walled flange being formed integrally and being cut and mitered to fit said opening edges.
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) | 1977-02-04 | 1977-08-06 | 1978-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-04 | 1981-08-06 | 1982-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-04 | 1985-08-06 | 1986-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |