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US3908955A
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Convertible frame support
Assignee: JEANMARIE GALLERY Inc
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Filing: 1974-07-22
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Granted: 1975-09-30
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Expires: 1994-07-22
Abstract
Abstract A dual purpose frame supporting structure permitting different modes of display is disclosed. The device includes a hanger element which is affixed to the rear of the frame which is to be displayed. For hanging the frame on a wall, the hanger element includes a central cutout to properly position the frame with respect to a wall fastener; when a picture hanger mounted on the wall is utilized, a series of raised projections on the outer surface of the hanger element resists undesirable lateral movement of the frame. The hanger element is also provided with a pair of opposed apertures which are in a plane transverse to the frame. A stand element with a pair of opposed spring arms is adapted to have each arm enter one of the apertures of the hanger element to define an easel-type stand for the frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean Frechtman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:18
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/14; A47G1/142; A47G1/143; A47G1/16; A47G1/162
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
227 words
A device supporting an article having a frame comprising a stand element supporting said article in a first display mode, said stand including a pair of arms formed of resilient material and having a lower rest portion and an upper attachment portion, and a hanger element for supporting said article in a second display mode independently of said stand element and in said first display mode in conjunction with said stand element attached to said article and, said hanger element including coupling means for receiving said attachment portion of said stand element in said first display mode, wherein said upper attachment portion of said stand includes a pair of looped ends connected to respective ones of said arms and formed with opposed leg members, and wherein said coupling means of said hanger element includes a pair of segments located in planes transverse to the plane of said article and each transverse segment having an aperture corresponding to each of said leg members, each of said apertures receiving one of said leg members in a snug fitting relationship whereby said stand is pivotable away from said article until said looped ends contact said article to restrain further movement of said stand away from said article to thereby define said first display mode with said lower rest portion of said stand in contact with a substantially horizontal support surface.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
227 words
A device supporting an article having a frame comprising a stand element supporting said article in a first display mode, said stand including a pair of arms formed of resilient material and having a lower rest portion and an upper attachment portion, and a hanger element for supporting said article in a second display mode independently of said stand element and in said first display mode in conjunction with said stand element attached to said article and, said hanger element including coupling means for receiving said attachment portion of said stand element in said first display mode, wherein said upper attachment portion of said stand includes a pair of looped ends connected to respective ones of said arms and formed with opposed leg members, and wherein said coupling means of said hanger element includes a pair of segments located in planes transverse to the plane of said article and each transverse segment having an aperture corresponding to each of said leg members, each of said apertures receiving one of said leg members in a snug fitting relationship whereby said stand is pivotable away from said article until said looped ends contact said article to restrain further movement of said stand away from said article to thereby define said first display mode with said lower rest portion of said stand in contact with a substantially horizontal support surface.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
46 words
A device in accordance with clain 1 adapted for use in conjunction with a wall fastener mounted on a substantially vertical wall, wherein said hanger element includes a central segment having a centered cutout for receiving said wall fastener therein to define said second display mode.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
46 words
A device in accordance with clain 1 adapted for use in conjunction with a wall fastener mounted on a substantially vertical wall, wherein said hanger element includes a central segment having a centered cutout for receiving said wall fastener therein to define said second display mode.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device in accordance with claim 2 wherein said central segment includes at least one raised projection on either side of said central cutout to resist lateral movement of said hanger element with respect to said wall fastener.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
A device in accordance with claim 2 wherein said central segment includes a centered notch on the edge of said central segment opposite that of said centered cutout, said notch and said cutout cooperating to centrally position said hanger element with respect to said article.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
90 words
A device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said hanger element includes a pair of side segments each having at least one barb formed integrally therewith, said barb having a bending axis and a pointed end to permit said barb to be oriented substantially transversely to said side segment and to enter said frame. 6. A device in accordance with claim 5 including a pair of end segments outward of said side segments and having at least one perforation therein to receive a fastening element therethrough and into said frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said arms and said looped ends of said stand define an obtuse angle therebetween such that said first display mode provides stable support for said article.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
209 words
A device supporting an article having a frame comprising a stand element supporting said article in a first display mode, said stand including a pair of arms formed of resilient material and having a lower rest portion and an upper attachment portion, and a hanger element for supporting said article in a second display mode independently of said stand element and in said first display mode in conjunction with such stand element, said hanger element attached to said article and including coupling means for receiving said attachment portion of said stand element in said first display mode, wherein said upper attachment portion of said stand includes a pair of looped ends connected to respective ones of said arms and formed with opposed leg members, each of said looped ends being formed with a corresponding spring clip, and wherein said coupling means of said hanger element includes a pair of segments located in planes transverse to the plane of said article for receiving one of said spring clips therearound, each of said clips being pivotable with respect to a corresponding one of said transverse segments until said looped ends contact said article to restrain further movement of said stand away from said article to thereby define said first display mode.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
209 words
A device supporting an article having a frame comprising a stand element supporting said article in a first display mode, said stand including a pair of arms formed of resilient material and having a lower rest portion and an upper attachment portion, and a hanger element for supporting said article in a second display mode independently of said stand element and in said first display mode in conjunction with such stand element, said hanger element attached to said article and including coupling means for receiving said attachment portion of said stand element in said first display mode, wherein said upper attachment portion of said stand includes a pair of looped ends connected to respective ones of said arms and formed with opposed leg members, each of said looped ends being formed with a corresponding spring clip, and wherein said coupling means of said hanger element includes a pair of segments located in planes transverse to the plane of said article for receiving one of said spring clips therearound, each of said clips being pivotable with respect to a corresponding one of said transverse segments until said looped ends contact said article to restrain further movement of said stand away from said article to thereby define said first display mode.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-09-29 | 1979-03-31 | 1979-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-29 | 1983-03-31 | 1983-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-29 | 1987-03-31 | 1987-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |