US3921322A
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Photographic print holder
Assignee: Polaroid Corp
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Filing: 1973-11-05
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Granted: 1975-11-25
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Expires: 1993-11-05
Abstract
Abstract A holder for photographic prints including a plurality of layers at least one of which includes an aperture conforming to the size of the photographic print format. The layers are laminated to define three-sided pockets at opposite ends of the aperture for releasably receiving opposite ends of the photographic print. In a preferred embodiment, a flexible living hinge joins the holder to a coupler whereby the holder may be inserted into a photograph album and secured thereto for use as a page in the photograph album.
Inventors
- 👤 John R Sharp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:29
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D1/00; B42D1/08; G; G09; G09F; G09F7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
226 words
A holder for photographic prints comprising: a flexible hinge including a coupler adapted to receive fastening means for retaining said holder in a photograph album; a pair of facing sheets each having at least one first aperture therein; a pair of spacing sheets, substantially equal in size to said pair of facing sheets, each including second apertures having a greater dimension as measured in a first direction and equal in number to said first apertures; and a backing sheet, slightly less as measured in one direction than said pair of spacing sheets, having one of said spacing sheets disposed on each side thereof, each said facing sheets being superposedly positioned and laminated to a second side of said spacing sheets with said first and second apertures in substantially symmetrical alignment whereby said greater dimension of said second aperture cooperating with a portion of said each side of said backing sheet and one side of said facing sheet define individual pockets at opposing ends of said first aperture for releasably receiving through said first aperture and thereupon restrictively retaining edge portions of the photographic prints on both sides of said holder, at least three edges of said backing, facing and spacing sheets being laminated coterminously to define a recess along one edge of said holder wherein one edge of said flexible hinge is positioned and secured therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
226 words
A holder for photographic prints comprising: a flexible hinge including a coupler adapted to receive fastening means for retaining said holder in a photograph album; a pair of facing sheets each having at least one first aperture therein; a pair of spacing sheets, substantially equal in size to said pair of facing sheets, each including second apertures having a greater dimension as measured in a first direction and equal in number to said first apertures; and a backing sheet, slightly less as measured in one direction than said pair of spacing sheets, having one of said spacing sheets disposed on each side thereof, each said facing sheets being superposedly positioned and laminated to a second side of said spacing sheets with said first and second apertures in substantially symmetrical alignment whereby said greater dimension of said second aperture cooperating with a portion of said each side of said backing sheet and one side of said facing sheet define individual pockets at opposing ends of said first aperture for releasably receiving through said first aperture and thereupon restrictively retaining edge portions of the photographic prints on both sides of said holder, at least three edges of said backing, facing and spacing sheets being laminated coterminously to define a recess along one edge of said holder wherein one edge of said flexible hinge is positioned and secured therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
A holder as defined in claim 1 wherein each of said individual pockets includes three sealed edges spaced a distance sufficient to snugly accommodate the edge portions of the photographic print therebetween whereby the photographic print is restrictively retained in registered relationship with said first apertures within said holder and restricted in longitudinal and lateral movement.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
66 words
A holder as defined in claim 2 wherein each of said individual pockets further includes a pair of retaining walls fOrmed by said sides of said backing and facing sheets spaced by said spacing sheets a distance sufficient to snugly accommodate a thickness of the edge portions therebetween whereby the photographic print is retained within said holder when used as a page in the photographic album.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
198 words
A holder for photographic prints comprising: a flexible hinge including a coupler adapted to receive fastening means for retaining said holder in a photographic album; a backing sheet whereupon the photographic prints are supported on each side thereof; and a pair of facing sheets each having at least one aperture therein and laminated to opposing sides of said backing sheet to form a single composite sheet having first and second sides, said facing sheets further including on one side thereof a step at opposing ends of each said aperture, said steps cooperating with portions of said opposing sides of backing sheet to define individual pockets for releasably receiving through said aperture and thereupon restrictively retaining edge portions of the photographic prints on said first and second sides of said holder, said pair of facing sheets being substantially equal in size and having a dimension as measured in one direction greater than a corresponding dimension of said backing sheet, at least three edges of said backing sheet and said facing sheets being laminated coterminously to each other to define a recess along one edge of said holder wherein one edge of said flexible hinge is positioned and secured therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
198 words
A holder for photographic prints comprising: a flexible hinge including a coupler adapted to receive fastening means for retaining said holder in a photographic album; a backing sheet whereupon the photographic prints are supported on each side thereof; and a pair of facing sheets each having at least one aperture therein and laminated to opposing sides of said backing sheet to form a single composite sheet having first and second sides, said facing sheets further including on one side thereof a step at opposing ends of each said aperture, said steps cooperating with portions of said opposing sides of backing sheet to define individual pockets for releasably receiving through said aperture and thereupon restrictively retaining edge portions of the photographic prints on said first and second sides of said holder, said pair of facing sheets being substantially equal in size and having a dimension as measured in one direction greater than a corresponding dimension of said backing sheet, at least three edges of said backing sheet and said facing sheets being laminated coterminously to each other to define a recess along one edge of said holder wherein one edge of said flexible hinge is positioned and secured therein.
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) | 1978-11-24 | 1979-05-26 | 1979-11-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-24 | 1983-05-26 | 1983-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-24 | 1987-05-26 | 1987-11-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |