US3928931A
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Stand-off type wall-mounted picture frame
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-02-11
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Granted: 1975-12-30
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Expires: 1994-02-11
Abstract
Abstract A picture mount comprising a planar, generally rectangular backing member including four pairs of integral, fold-out legs and integral, fold-out locking tabs positioned parallel to and spaced from respective legs, the legs and the locking tabs folding outwardly along lines parallel to and adjacent the four sides of the backing member. Each of the legs includes a pair of integral, opposed, side tabs foldable relative to the legs towards the center of the backing member. The locking tabs engage and hold the ends of respective side tabs in locked positions with substantial portions of the outer edges of all of the legs, the side tabs, and the locking tabs coplanar to provide a rigid, stand-off type wall mount which can be hung in either a horizontal or a vertical position and which supports the backing member to prevent bending thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 John W Slemmons
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:14
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/06; A47G1/0633
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A picture mount comprising: a generally rectangular, planar backing member including four integral, identical, fold-out legs and four integral, identical, fold-out locking tabs positioned parallel to and spaced from respective legs, each of said legs including a pair of integral, opposed, side tabs, foldable relative to said legs towards respective locking tabs, said legs and said locking tabs folding outwardly along lines parallel to and adjacent the four sides of said backing member, said side tabs being foldable towards the center of said backing member, said locking tabs engaging and holding the ends of respective side tabs in locked positions with substantial portions of the outer edges of said legs and said locking tabs coplanar.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A picture mount comprising: a generally rectangular, planar backing member including four integral, identical, fold-out legs and four integral, identical, fold-out locking tabs positioned parallel to and spaced from respective legs, each of said legs including a pair of integral, opposed, side tabs, foldable relative to said legs towards respective locking tabs, said legs and said locking tabs folding outwardly along lines parallel to and adjacent the four sides of said backing member, said side tabs being foldable towards the center of said backing member, said locking tabs engaging and holding the ends of respective side tabs in locked positions with substantial portions of the outer edges of said legs and said locking tabs coplanar.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A picture mount according to claim 1 wherein said locking tabs engage and hold the ends of the corresponding side tabs in locked positions with substantial portions of the outer edges of all of said legs and all of said locking tabs coplanar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A picture mount according to claim 2 wherein a portion of the outer edges of each of said side tabs is coplanar with said coplanar outer edges of said legs and said locking tabs when in said locked positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
164 words
A picture mount comprising: a planar, generally rectangular backing member including at least one integral, fold-out leg and at least one integral, fold-out locking tab positioned parallel to and spaced from said leg, said leg including a pair of integral, opposed, side tabs foldable relative to said leg towards said locking tab, said locking tab engaging and holding the ends of said side tabs in a locked position with substantial portions of the outer edges of said leg and said locking tab coplanar; and a planar, generally rectangular frame member positioned parallel to and contacting said backing member, said frame member being connected to said backing member adjacent opposite sides of said frame member, at least one of the remaining two sides of said frame member and said backing member being unconnected to provide an opening therebetween for insertion of a planar picture between said frame member and said backing member, said frame member having a central open area for viewing said picture therethrough.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
164 words
A picture mount comprising: a planar, generally rectangular backing member including at least one integral, fold-out leg and at least one integral, fold-out locking tab positioned parallel to and spaced from said leg, said leg including a pair of integral, opposed, side tabs foldable relative to said leg towards said locking tab, said locking tab engaging and holding the ends of said side tabs in a locked position with substantial portions of the outer edges of said leg and said locking tab coplanar; and a planar, generally rectangular frame member positioned parallel to and contacting said backing member, said frame member being connected to said backing member adjacent opposite sides of said frame member, at least one of the remaining two sides of said frame member and said backing member being unconnected to provide an opening therebetween for insertion of a planar picture between said frame member and said backing member, said frame member having a central open area for viewing said picture therethrough.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A picture mount according to claim 4 wherein said backing member includes two cut-out areas exposing diagonal corners of said picture to permit repositioning of said picture relative to said frame member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
A picture mount according to claim 4 further comprising: a planar, flexible sheet positioned between said backing member and said frame member, said picture being positionable between said sheet and said frame member, said sheet and said frame member providing a smooth, catch-free slot in which to insert said picture.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
74 words
A picture mount according to claim 4 wherein said planar backing member includes at least one fold-out tab, said tab supporting adhesive means on the surface thereof facing said frame member, said adhesive means being adapted to contain the back of said picture to releasably hold said picture in a desired position relative to said frame member, said tab being foldable outwardly to release said adhesive means from said picture to permit repositioning thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
90 words
A picture mount comprising: a planar backing member including at least two integral, fold-out legs positioned adjacent opposite sides of said backing member And at least two integral, fold-out locking tabs positioned parallel to and spaced from respective legs, each of said legs including a pair of integral, opposed, side tabs foldable relative to said legs toward respective locking tabs, said locking tabs engaging and holding the ends of said side tabs in locked positions with substantial portions of the outer edges of said legs and said locking tabs coplanar.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
90 words
A picture mount comprising: a planar backing member including at least two integral, fold-out legs positioned adjacent opposite sides of said backing member And at least two integral, fold-out locking tabs positioned parallel to and spaced from respective legs, each of said legs including a pair of integral, opposed, side tabs foldable relative to said legs toward respective locking tabs, said locking tabs engaging and holding the ends of said side tabs in locked positions with substantial portions of the outer edges of said legs and said locking tabs coplanar.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
97 words
A picture mount comprising: a planar backing member including at least one integral, fold-out leg and at least one integral, fold-out locking tab positioned parallel to and spaced from said leg, said leg including a pair of integral, opposed, side tabs foldable relative to said leg towards said locking tab, said locking tab engaging and holding the ends of said side tabs in a locked position with substantial portions of the outer edges of said leg and said locking tab coplanar, said side tabs resting on unfolded portions of said backing member when in said locked position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
97 words
A picture mount comprising: a planar backing member including at least one integral, fold-out leg and at least one integral, fold-out locking tab positioned parallel to and spaced from said leg, said leg including a pair of integral, opposed, side tabs foldable relative to said leg towards said locking tab, said locking tab engaging and holding the ends of said side tabs in a locked position with substantial portions of the outer edges of said leg and said locking tab coplanar, said side tabs resting on unfolded portions of said backing member when in said locked position.
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) | 1978-12-29 | 1979-06-30 | 1979-12-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-29 | 1983-06-30 | 1983-12-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-29 | 1987-06-30 | 1987-12-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |