US3886677A
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Border frame for pictures
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-09-12
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Granted: 1975-06-03
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Expires: 1993-09-12
Abstract
Abstract A novel and inexpensive framing for small pictures; the device consisting of flat strips made of any suitable material such as cardboard plastic or the like and which can be cut to a desired size and secured upon the picture front edge areas by means of glue, the front side of the strips being various decorated so to resemble wood, carving or other pleasing ornamentation such as is used in picture framing generally.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry L Behring
- 👤 George Spector
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:00
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/06; A47G1/0633; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/15; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24355; Y10T428/24438
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A picture framing device for conveniently mounting and framing a picture with an inexpensive decorative border comprising a rigid rear base in combination with a picture frame border mounted peripherally on the front face of said base encompassing a picture on said base, said border being secured to said base by means whereby said border is movable from one position in planar alignment with said picture to other positions projecting beyond the picture surface, wherein said means comprises an inflatable tube mounted on said base, said border being secured to the outer surface of said tube, wherein the base includes a peripheral recess to receive said tube and said border is in planar alignment with the picture when the tube is minimally inflated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A picture framing device for conveniently mounting and framing a picture with an inexpensive decorative border comprising a rigid rear base in combination with a picture frame border mounted peripherally on the front face of said base encompassing a picture on said base, said border being secured to said base by means whereby said border is movable from one position in planar alignment with said picture to other positions projecting beyond the picture surface, wherein said means comprises an inflatable tube mounted on said base, said border being secured to the outer surface of said tube, wherein the base includes a peripheral recess to receive said tube and said border is in planar alignment with the picture when the tube is minimally inflated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
123 words
A picture framing device for conveniently mounting and framing a picture with an inexpensive decorative border comprising a rigid rear base in combination with a picture frame border mounted peripherally on the front face of said base encompassing a picture on said base, said border being secured to said base by means whereby said border is movable from one position in planar alignment with said picture to other positions projecting beyond the picture surface, wherein said means comprises an inflatable tube mounted on said base, said border being secured to the outer surface of said tube, wherein the base includes a peripheral recess to receive said tube and said border is in planar alignment with the picture when the tube is minimally inflated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
123 words
A picture framing device for conveniently mounting and framing a picture with an inexpensive decorative border comprising a rigid rear base in combination with a picture frame border mounted peripherally on the front face of said base encompassing a picture on said base, said border being secured to said base by means whereby said border is movable from one position in planar alignment with said picture to other positions projecting beyond the picture surface, wherein said means comprises an inflatable tube mounted on said base, said border being secured to the outer surface of said tube, wherein the base includes a peripheral recess to receive said tube and said border is in planar alignment with the picture when the tube is minimally inflated.
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) | 1978-06-02 | 1978-12-02 | 1979-06-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-02 | 1982-12-02 | 1983-06-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-02 | 1986-12-02 | 1987-06-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |