US4028832A
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Corner hook frame
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-05-24
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Granted: 1977-06-14
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Expires: 1996-05-24
Abstract
Abstract A corner hook frame assembly used for detachably securing a picture to a board member includes four hooked shaped anchoring members, wherein each anchoring member detachably secures onto one of the corners of the combination of the picture and board member. A spring member is detachably secured to each anchoring member. A closed loop member is detachably secured to each spring member, wherein the size of the closed loop member can be varied thereby exerting tension on each of the spring members.
Inventors
- 👤 Celia Wu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:21
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/06; A47G1/0605; A47G1/0644; G; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/10; G09F1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A corner hook frame assembly for detachably securing a picture to a panel member, which comprises: a. a plurality of hook shaped anchoring members, each said anchoring member including a pair of legs adapted to be removably secured onto one corner of a combination of said panel and said picture, each said anchoring member including a large V-shaped section having a common juncture between said legs, an intermediate section integrally joined at an obtuse angle to an outer free end of each said leg, an L-shaped section perpendicularily joined to an outer free end of each said intermediate section, and a hook shaped section integrally joined to each said juncture of each said V-shaped section; b. a plurality of spring members, one said spring member detachably secured to one said hook shaped section of one of said anchoring members; and c. a closed loop member, said closed looped member removably communicating with each said spring member causing a tension to be placed on each said spring member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A corner hook frame assembly for detachably securing a picture to a panel member, which comprises: a. a plurality of hook shaped anchoring members, each said anchoring member including a pair of legs adapted to be removably secured onto one corner of a combination of said panel and said picture, each said anchoring member including a large V-shaped section having a common juncture between said legs, an intermediate section integrally joined at an obtuse angle to an outer free end of each said leg, an L-shaped section perpendicularily joined to an outer free end of each said intermediate section, and a hook shaped section integrally joined to each said juncture of each said V-shaped section; b. a plurality of spring members, one said spring member detachably secured to one said hook shaped section of one of said anchoring members; and c. a closed loop member, said closed looped member removably communicating with each said spring member causing a tension to be placed on each said spring member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
An assembly according to claim 1, wherein each said spring member further comprises an eyelet section affixed to one end of each said spring member, each said eyelet receiving said closed looped member therethrough.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
An assembly according to claim 1, wherein said closed loop member is an elongated chain member, wherein the ends of said chain member are tied together.
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) | 1980-06-13 | 1980-12-13 | 1981-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-13 | 1984-12-13 | 1985-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-13 | 1988-12-13 | 1989-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |