US3994087A
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Picture frame with permanently secured mat board
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-01-20
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Granted: 1976-11-30
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Expires: 1996-01-20
Abstract
Abstract A picture and poster frame manufactured from vinyl covered particle board, mitre cut and grooved in a strip or strips and placed around a pre-cut mat board to form a complete frame with a permanent mat. Pictures and posters are displayed by affixing them to the underside of the permanent mat.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Bryant Koeppen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:36
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/06; A47G1/0605
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
The combination of a picture frame and mat as a unitary, composite structure, wherein; 1. the picture frame comprises an enclosed, hollow, vinyl coated, particle board substrate, which has at least one uniformly deep and wide groove along the internal periphery thereof, and 2. at least one apertured mat permanently affixed within the periphery of said at least one groove, and coextensive therewith, so that the composite frame and board permit for easy attachment of a display article subajacent said permanently framed board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
The combination of a picture frame and mat as a unitary, composite structure, wherein; 1. the picture frame comprises an enclosed, hollow, vinyl coated, particle board substrate, which has at least one uniformly deep and wide groove along the internal periphery thereof, and 2. at least one apertured mat permanently affixed within the periphery of said at least one groove, and coextensive therewith, so that the composite frame and board permit for easy attachment of a display article subajacent said permanently framed board.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-11-30 | 1980-05-31 | 1980-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-11-30 | 1984-05-31 | 1984-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-11-30 | 1988-05-31 | 1988-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |