US3940778A
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Photograph and negative holder
Assignee: Lawrence Peska Associates Inc
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Filing: 1974-10-07
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Granted: 1976-02-24
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Expires: 1994-10-07
Abstract
Abstract A photograph and negative holder providing for display of the photograph and negative in back to back relationship in individual transparent envelopes and including a hinge flap for securing the photographs and a writing surface on one of the surfaces of the envelope.
Inventors
- 👤 Jules M. Craig
- 👤 Philip Karsted
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:04
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F7/00; B42F7/02; B42F5/00; G; G03; G03B; G03B21/00; G03B21/54; G03B21/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A photograph and negative holder for displaying a developed photograph and a negative comprising: a first sheet of transparent material; a second sheet of transparent material in superposed relation with respect to the first sheet; an expandable bellows bonding strip interposed between the first sheet and the second sheet and attached along the edges of the first sheet and the edges of the second sheet; whereby the bonding strip, the first sheet and the second sheet define a single envelope having a single opening of sufficient size for receiving the photograph and the negative in contact with each other and in superposed relation to each other; a hinged flap having a first end and a second end, the first end attached to the first sheet, which overlaps the opening; a means for securing the hinged flap, at the second end, to the second sheet; a writing surface attached to the first sheet and in such a position so as not to obstruct the view of the photograph; and a third sheet attached to the edge of the first sheet and opposite the opening, having a plurality of holes in the third sheet for mounting in a loose-leaf binder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
A photograph and negative holder for displaying a developed photograph and a negative comprising: a first sheet of transparent material; a second sheet of transparent material in superposed relation with respect to the first sheet; an expandable bellows bonding strip interposed between the first sheet and the second sheet and attached along the edges of the first sheet and the edges of the second sheet; whereby the bonding strip, the first sheet and the second sheet define a single envelope having a single opening of sufficient size for receiving the photograph and the negative in contact with each other and in superposed relation to each other; a hinged flap having a first end and a second end, the first end attached to the first sheet, which overlaps the opening; a means for securing the hinged flap, at the second end, to the second sheet; a writing surface attached to the first sheet and in such a position so as not to obstruct the view of the photograph; and a third sheet attached to the edge of the first sheet and opposite the opening, having a plurality of holes in the third sheet for mounting in a loose-leaf binder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The photograph and negative holder of claim 1, wherein the first sheet, third sheet and hinged flap are constructed of one sheet of transparent material; and the second sheet and bonding strip are constructed of another single sheet of transparent material.
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) | 1979-02-23 | 1979-08-25 | 1980-02-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-23 | 1983-08-25 | 1984-02-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-23 | 1987-08-25 | 1988-02-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |