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Extruded picture frame members
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-03-17
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Granted: 1979-04-17
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Expires: 1997-03-17
Abstract
Abstract This invention comprises a plurality of extruded members, of metal or plastic, to form the frame for a picture. The back of each extruded member has a formed, flexible groove. This groove is adapted to receive securing means either in the form of special securing members, or a cord or wire, or both such types of securing means, which will hold a number of the members together to form a frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Nathan G. Horwitt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:07
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/06; A47G1/0644; A47G1/16; A47G1/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A picture frame comprised of a plurality of generally Z-shaped members, each of said members being extruded from a flexible material and provided with a flexible groove at one end of said Z-shape, said Z-shape adapted to receive at its other end a picture, and means, in the form of a plurality of rod-like members, provided in said groove for fastening a cord or wire to secure the plurality of frame members about the picture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A picture frame comprised of a plurality of generally Z-shaped members, each of said members being extruded from a flexible material and provided with a flexible groove at one end of said Z-shape, said Z-shape adapted to receive at its other end a picture, and means, in the form of a plurality of rod-like members, provided in said groove for fastening a cord or wire to secure the plurality of frame members about the picture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A picture frame as set forth in claim 1 in which said means are flexible right-angular members with a bight formed at the apex of the right angle.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-16 | 1986-10-16 | 1987-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-16 | 1990-10-16 | 1991-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |