US4117614A
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Adjustable picture frames
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1976-11-16
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Granted: 1978-10-03
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Expires: 1996-11-16
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable picture frame assembly kit consisting of four frame legs, a front transparent panel, a rear panel, an easel and a tube of plastic glue. Each of the frame legs is in the form of a rectangular corner section, with two of the frame legs shaped to telescopically slide over the other two legs when oriented as the two diagonally opposed corners of a picture frame. The rear panel is scored with tear lines so as to simplify cutting to size, in use.
Inventors
- 👤 Edgar Bickford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:46
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/10; G09F1/12; A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/06; A47G1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
258 words
A kit for forming a picture frame to one of many desired sizes comprising a rear panel, and two pairs of frame sections, with each pair of frame sections formed of two mutually perpendicular arm sections, each formed as an open channel member, and with each arm section of the first pair of frame sections shaped to telescopically slide over an arm section of one of the second pair of frame sections, each said frame section shaped to abut, in the assembled condition a front face of a panel mounted in said frame sections and a rear face of a panel mounted in said frame section, in which each arm section of each first frame section is shaped with a pair of projecting sections that extend for substantially the length of the respective arm section, with one of said projecting sections of each arm section formed to abut the front face of a panel mounted in the frame section and the other of said projecting sections of each arm section formed to abut the rear face of a panel mounted in the frame section, and in which each second frame section is formed with a projecting section that extends for substantially the length of each arm section, with said projecting section shaped to abut the front face of a panel mounted in the said frame section, together with a tab section on the joint of the two arm sections, which tab section is shaped to abut the rear face of a panel mounted in the said frame section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
258 words
A kit for forming a picture frame to one of many desired sizes comprising a rear panel, and two pairs of frame sections, with each pair of frame sections formed of two mutually perpendicular arm sections, each formed as an open channel member, and with each arm section of the first pair of frame sections shaped to telescopically slide over an arm section of one of the second pair of frame sections, each said frame section shaped to abut, in the assembled condition a front face of a panel mounted in said frame sections and a rear face of a panel mounted in said frame section, in which each arm section of each first frame section is shaped with a pair of projecting sections that extend for substantially the length of the respective arm section, with one of said projecting sections of each arm section formed to abut the front face of a panel mounted in the frame section and the other of said projecting sections of each arm section formed to abut the rear face of a panel mounted in the frame section, and in which each second frame section is formed with a projecting section that extends for substantially the length of each arm section, with said projecting section shaped to abut the front face of a panel mounted in the said frame section, together with a tab section on the joint of the two arm sections, which tab section is shaped to abut the rear face of a panel mounted in the said frame section.
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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) | 1981-10-02 | 1982-04-03 | 1982-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-02 | 1986-04-03 | 1986-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-02 | 1990-04-03 | 1990-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |