US3842525A
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Picture frame and plaque
Assignee: Contemporary Inc
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Filing: 1973-07-20
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Granted: 1974-10-22
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Expires: 1993-07-20
Abstract
Abstract Double frame members are permanently sealed in a spaced parallel relationship. The front frame has a glass or other transparent panel therein for exposing a picture to view. The rear frame has a tapered guide slot formed therein with a second panel which is positioned in a spaced parallel relationship with respect to the front panel. A picture is inserted into the frame through the guide slot. The taper of the slot guides the picture into and out of the space between the front and back panels. A finger opening in the back panel enables removal or straightening of the picture. The frame is generally mounted on a plaque through an opening therein.
Inventors
- 👤 W Deau
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 05:15
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/10; G09F1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
An article comprising a plaque having a predetermined thickness and an opening therein, front and rear frame members positioned within said opening in said plaque and held in a space parallel relationship by abuttment against opposite sides of said plaque, the front member having an opening for exposing to view a graphical display, the rear member having a panel with a guide slot formed therein, said guide slot being positioned to enable the insertion and removal of a graphic display into the frame and in the space between the front and back panels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
An article comprising a plaque having a predetermined thickness and an opening therein, front and rear frame members positioned within said opening in said plaque and held in a space parallel relationship by abuttment against opposite sides of said plaque, the front member having an opening for exposing to view a graphical display, the rear member having a panel with a guide slot formed therein, said guide slot being positioned to enable the insertion and removal of a graphic display into the frame and in the space between the front and back panels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The article of claim 1 wherein a transparent panel is integral with the front member and extends across the opening therein so that the graphical display is viewed through the transparent panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the guide slot is tapered to facilitate insertion and removal of a graphic display.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The article of claim 3 wherein a finger opening is included in the panel of the rear member to enable removal or straightening of the graphic display.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
84 words
The article of claim 4 wherein the front member includes a first frame member having an escutcheon integrally formed thereon, for supporting the transparent panel, and the rear member includes a second frame member having an escutcheon integrally formed thereon for supporting the rear panel, said first and second frame members being shaped and proportioned to telescope and fit together within said thickness of said plaque without adding substantial thickness thereto and said escutcheons forming said abuttments against said opposite sides of said plaques.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The article of claim 5 wherein the front member escutcheon fills the space in a window in said plaque between said transparent panel and said plaque.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The article of claim 6 wherein a finger opening is included in the panel of said rear member for removing or straightening said graphic display.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The article of claim 7 wherein a tapered relieved area is provided in the guide slot for positioning the graphic display.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The article of claim 8, wherein means are included on said plaque for supporting it in either a hanging or a free-standing position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
49 words
The article of claim 8 wherein a plurality of locating pins are provided on the back of the escutcheon on the front member and recesses are provided on the plaque for receiving the locating pins whereby the front and back members are properly aligned in relation to the plaque.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The article of claim 10 wherein the locating pins are each posItioned in a corner of the back of the escutcheon of the front member.
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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) | 1977-10-21 | 1978-04-22 | 1978-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-21 | 1982-04-22 | 1982-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-21 | 1986-04-22 | 1986-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |