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US4033060A
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Picture frame construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-08
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Granted: 1977-07-05
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Expires: 1996-03-08
Abstract
Abstract A low cost picture frame construction particularly adapted for displaying photographic prints and the like of standard sizes upon a wall or other vertical surface in such manner that the print is spaced a substantial distance from said surface to provide an impression of substantial depth. The frame includes three elements, an outwardmost element being of lightweight paper coated with a synthetic resinous material, a second element and a third element being formed of heavyweight paper. The second element includes foldable flaps or tabs which serve a joint function of retaining the device in assembled condition and spacing said first element from said wall.
Inventors
- 👤 Simone P. Lawrence
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:10
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/10; G09F1/12; A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/06; A47G1/0633; A47G1/14; A47G1/141
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
207 words
An improved picture frame construction for mounting photographic prints and the like comprising: a first planar frame element of generally rectangular configuration and defining a first rectangular through opening therein, said first frame element having rearward surface; a second planar frame element of overall size and configuration corresponding to that of said first frame element and having a peripheral portion joined in laminar relation to said rearward surface of said first frame element, said second frame element having a second rectangular through opening therein of larger dimensions than said first opening; whereby said second frame element partially overlies said rearward surface and leaves an exposed portion; said second frame element having a plurality of flaps foldably connected to said peripheral portion at the border of said second opening, and extending rearwardly from the plane thereof; and a third print-retaining element including a rectangular main body portion of size corresponding to that of said second opening, and selectively engaged between said exposed portion of said rearward surface of said first frame element and said flaps of said second frame element to be resiliently retained by the latter; said third element including a plurality of surfaces adapted to lie in congruent relation to said flaps on said second element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
207 words
An improved picture frame construction for mounting photographic prints and the like comprising: a first planar frame element of generally rectangular configuration and defining a first rectangular through opening therein, said first frame element having rearward surface; a second planar frame element of overall size and configuration corresponding to that of said first frame element and having a peripheral portion joined in laminar relation to said rearward surface of said first frame element, said second frame element having a second rectangular through opening therein of larger dimensions than said first opening; whereby said second frame element partially overlies said rearward surface and leaves an exposed portion; said second frame element having a plurality of flaps foldably connected to said peripheral portion at the border of said second opening, and extending rearwardly from the plane thereof; and a third print-retaining element including a rectangular main body portion of size corresponding to that of said second opening, and selectively engaged between said exposed portion of said rearward surface of said first frame element and said flaps of said second frame element to be resiliently retained by the latter; said third element including a plurality of surfaces adapted to lie in congruent relation to said flaps on said second element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
Structure in accordance with claim 1, in combination with a photographic print positioned between said first and third elements, said print being of dimensions corresponding to said opening in said second element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
Structure in accordance with claim 1, further characterized in said third element including a plurality of peripherally arranged foldable flaps adapted to lie in congruent relation to said flaps on said second element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
Structure in accordance with claim 1, further characterized in said first and second element having at least one abutted heat-sealable surface of synthetic resinous material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
Structure in accordance with claim 4, including means for adhesively securing at least one of said flaps on said third element to a vertically oriented surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
Structure in accordance with claim 1, including means for adhesively securing at least one of said flaps on said second element to a vertically oriented surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
Structure in accordance with claim 1, further characterized in said third element including a pair of interconnected spaced parallel walls, at least one of which includes foldable tab means selectively forming an easel support for maintaining said construction in erect condition upon a horizontal surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
80 words
Structure in accordance with claim 1, further characterized in said third element including a pair of interconnected spaced parallel walls, each including foldable tab means for selectively forming an easel support for maintaining said construction in erect condition upon a horizontal surface; said third element being selectively positionable with either wall in abutted relation relative to said second frame element, whereby said construction may be supported upon a horizontal surface with the major axis thereof positioned either horizontally or vertically.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
57 words
Structure in accordance with claim 2, further characterized in said third element including a pair of interconnected spaced parallel walls, at least one of said walls having slots extending through the plane thereof, at least some of said flaps having tabs on free edges thereof selectively engaging said slots to positively lock said third element in position.
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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) | 1980-07-04 | 1981-01-03 | 1981-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-04 | 1985-01-03 | 1985-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-04 | 1989-01-03 | 1989-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |