US3922807A
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Multi-utility durable mitered picture frame
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-01-31
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Granted: 1975-12-02
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Expires: 1994-01-31
Abstract
Abstract In a preferred embodiment of the invention, there is provided a clip-fastened picture frame assembly of mitered outer-frame pieces of which for each outer-frame piece the clip-mountable ''''T''''-shaped slot - as viewed in cross-section - is defined by structure extending laterally from about a mid-point of the width of the side of the outer-frame piece, each outer-frame piece being of sturdy and rigid material, such that the mitered corners are not subject to opening-up because of the bracing effect of the frame side portions on each of opposite sides of the midpoint as the mid-point serves as a pivot point by virtue of the clip being fastened at the mid-point of each of the mitered matched or mated corners of adjacent outer-frame pieces of a picture assembly, and the rearward portion of the clip supporting flange extending laterally further inwardly to provide a recessed seat for the mounting of a typically wooden frame of a picture canvas mounting, with a picture hanging clip being insertable within the T-shaped slot and twisted beneath the flanges of the T-shaped slot and therein locked by a lock screw extending through the clip strip such that the clip may be easily mounted onto the rear of the picture frame subsequent to the final assembling of the picture frame assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank Shore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:59
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/06; A47G1/0605; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/55; Y10T403/555
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
281 words
A picture frame device comprising in combination: outer frame pieces mitered at opposite corner-ends thereof and thereby joinable to one-another at the ends thereof to form a corner frame assembly, each outer frame piece defining an outer side wall and a front wall, a cross-section through the outer frame and the outer side wall and the front wall thereof being in a shape of an inverted ''''L'''' with the front wall extending inwardly defining a base flange as a base to the inverted L at a front of the outer frame piece; and each outer frame piece further including additional second laterally inwardly-extending flange and third laterally inwardly-extending flange, the second and third laterally inwardly-extending flanges extending from said outer front wall, the second and third laterally inwardlyextending flanges being substantially parallel to each other and to the base flange, and the second and third laterally inwardlyextending flanges being spaced behind the base flange, the third laterally inwardly-extending flange being spaced behind the second flange and being short relative to each of the base flange and the second flange, the second flange continuing in structure and shape to form in conjunction with the third flange a T-shaped slot as viewed in said cross-sectional view, the second and third flanges both extending from about a mid-point along the upright portion of the inverted L shape of said outer side wall structure whereby joined metered ends of a corner frame assembly when joined have opposite portions on opposite positions from the midpoint braced against the corresponding portions of a joined other outer frame, with the mid-point of each joined piece serving as a pivot point, each outer frame piece being stuRdy and rigid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
281 words
A picture frame device comprising in combination: outer frame pieces mitered at opposite corner-ends thereof and thereby joinable to one-another at the ends thereof to form a corner frame assembly, each outer frame piece defining an outer side wall and a front wall, a cross-section through the outer frame and the outer side wall and the front wall thereof being in a shape of an inverted ''''L'''' with the front wall extending inwardly defining a base flange as a base to the inverted L at a front of the outer frame piece; and each outer frame piece further including additional second laterally inwardly-extending flange and third laterally inwardly-extending flange, the second and third laterally inwardly-extending flanges extending from said outer front wall, the second and third laterally inwardlyextending flanges being substantially parallel to each other and to the base flange, and the second and third laterally inwardlyextending flanges being spaced behind the base flange, the third laterally inwardly-extending flange being spaced behind the second flange and being short relative to each of the base flange and the second flange, the second flange continuing in structure and shape to form in conjunction with the third flange a T-shaped slot as viewed in said cross-sectional view, the second and third flanges both extending from about a mid-point along the upright portion of the inverted L shape of said outer side wall structure whereby joined metered ends of a corner frame assembly when joined have opposite portions on opposite positions from the midpoint braced against the corresponding portions of a joined other outer frame, with the mid-point of each joined piece serving as a pivot point, each outer frame piece being stuRdy and rigid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
A picture frame device of claim 1, including an angular corner clip member having a shape mateably insertable into the T-shaped slots of opposing assemble mitered corner-ends, and including anchoring means for securing each clip member within the respective T-shaped slots of mated mitered corner-ends, each clip member including a leg member insertable into one of the slots of the assembled mitered corner-ends.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
A picture frame device of claim 2, in which the clip member defines a helically screw-threaded hole aligned with the space between a terminal end of the third flange and a space-apart terminal end of the second flange portion defining the leg of the T-shaped slot, and including a headed screw mateable within the screw hole.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
A picture frame device of claim 3, in which the second flange extends laterally a distance greater than the base flange, then extends rearwardly-inwardly angularly and thereafter includes an outwardly extending terminal portion extending toward and aligned with and spaced from the terminal end of the third flange in the defining of the T-shaped slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
A picture frame device of claim 4, including as part of the second flange, another and fourth terminal flange extending inwardly and about parallel with said the outwardly extending terminal portion, thereby providing a recessed seat on which a frame of canvas mounting may be secured to the frame assembly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A picture frame device of claim 5, in which the rearwardly-inwardly angularly extending portion of the second flange is concave in shape with the concave portion facing forwardly of the frame assembly.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
A picture frame device of claim 6, including as a part of the second flange, another fifth terminal flange extending rearwardly from about a proximal end of the fourth terminal flange such that a right-angle rearwardly-facing seat is provided for the mounting therein of a forwardly-facing frame of a canvas mounting.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
A picture frame device of claim 7, including as a part of the fifth terminal flange, a sixth terminal flange extending laterally inwardly from about a terminal distal end of the fifth terminal flange in a direction about parallel with the fourth terminal flange.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
89 words
A picture frame device of claim 5, including as a part of the second flange, another fifth terminal flange extending rearwardly from about a proximal end of the fourth terminal flange such that a right-angle rearwardly-facing seat is provided for the mounting therein of a forwardly-facing frame of a canvas mounting, and including as a part of the fifth terminal flange, a sixth terminal flange extending laterally inwardly from about a terminal distal end of the fifth terminal flange in a direction about parallel with the fourth terminal flange.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
65 words
A picture frame device of claim 5, in which the rearwardly-inwardly angularly extending portion of the second flange is linear and extends as a notch-forming back-lateral wall beneath the level of the forward face of the fourth terminal flange at a proximal end of the fourth terminal flange thereby forming a recess-notch forwardly facing providing a seat for a framing angularly seated side border strip.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
168 words
A picture frame device of claim 1, including a picture hanging means comprising a cord-attaching element defining a flat face of predetermined length greater than the insertion portion of the T-shaped slot as viewed from a back side of the outer frame piece, and an elongated strip of a width narrower than said insertion portion of the T-shaped slot as viewed from a back side of the outer frame piece, the elongated strip having a screw-threaded hole through about a center of its length portion, and a screw mateable within the elongated strip''s screw-threaded hole, such that the elongated strip is insertable into the T-shaped slot and securable therein by twisting thereof within the T-shaped slot as the elongated strip''s screw is screwed inwardly, the cord-attaching element defining an aperture therein for threading the screw therethrough for mounting on the elongated strip''s screw, whereby at any time subsequent to an assemblying of the mitered frame pieces the picture hanging cord-attaching element may be mounted onto the frame assembly.
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) | 1978-12-01 | 1979-06-02 | 1979-12-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-01 | 1983-06-02 | 1983-12-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-01 | 1987-06-02 | 1987-12-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |