US4149800A
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Photo easel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-03-16
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Granted: 1979-04-17
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Expires: 1998-03-16
Abstract
Abstract A plurality of tabs extend perpendicularly from the front of a flat rectangular parallelepiped box of opaque material which stores a plurality of sheets of photographic paper. A frame member has a plurality of notches formed therein for accommodating the tabs of the box for guiding the frame member into position to maintain a sheet of photographic paper in position on the front of the box.
Inventors
- 👤 William A. Secreto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 01:11
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/32; G03B27/52; G03B27/58; G03B27/582
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
340 words
A photo easel for maintaining photographic enlarging paper in position for exposure in making enlargements, said photo easel comprising a substantially flat rectangular parallelepiped box of opaque material having a back, a front parallel to the back, a first pair of sides parallel to each other and perpendicular to the front and back and a second pair of sides parellel to each other and perpendicular to the front, back and first pair of sides, one of the second pair of sides having an opening therethrough extending along the length thereof, said box having an opaque cover spring-biased hingedly affixed to the back of the box for selectively opening and closing said opening whereby a plurality of sheets of photographic paper are storable in the box; a handle extending from one of the first pair of sides; a plurality of tabs extending substantially perpendicularly from the front of the box, a first of the tabs extending substantially parallel to one of the first pair of sides, a second of the tabs extending substantially parallel to the other of the first pair of sides, a third of the tabs extending substantially parallel to one of the second pair of sides and a fourth of the tabs extending substantially parallel to the other of the second pair of sides; and a frame member of hollow rectangular configuration having a first pair of parallel inner edges, a first pair of parallel outer edges parallel to the first pair of inner edges, a second pair of parallel inner edges perpendicular to the first pairs of inner and outer edges and a second pair of parallel outer edges perpendicular to the first pairs of inner and outer edges and parallel to the second pair of inner edges, said frame member having a plurality of notches formed therein at the first and second pairs of outer edges thereof for accommodating the tabs of the box for guiding the frame member into position to maintain a sheet of photographic paper in position on the front of the box.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
340 words
A photo easel for maintaining photographic enlarging paper in position for exposure in making enlargements, said photo easel comprising a substantially flat rectangular parallelepiped box of opaque material having a back, a front parallel to the back, a first pair of sides parallel to each other and perpendicular to the front and back and a second pair of sides parellel to each other and perpendicular to the front, back and first pair of sides, one of the second pair of sides having an opening therethrough extending along the length thereof, said box having an opaque cover spring-biased hingedly affixed to the back of the box for selectively opening and closing said opening whereby a plurality of sheets of photographic paper are storable in the box; a handle extending from one of the first pair of sides; a plurality of tabs extending substantially perpendicularly from the front of the box, a first of the tabs extending substantially parallel to one of the first pair of sides, a second of the tabs extending substantially parallel to the other of the first pair of sides, a third of the tabs extending substantially parallel to one of the second pair of sides and a fourth of the tabs extending substantially parallel to the other of the second pair of sides; and a frame member of hollow rectangular configuration having a first pair of parallel inner edges, a first pair of parallel outer edges parallel to the first pair of inner edges, a second pair of parallel inner edges perpendicular to the first pairs of inner and outer edges and a second pair of parallel outer edges perpendicular to the first pairs of inner and outer edges and parallel to the second pair of inner edges, said frame member having a plurality of notches formed therein at the first and second pairs of outer edges thereof for accommodating the tabs of the box for guiding the frame member into position to maintain a sheet of photographic paper in position on the front of the box.
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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) | 1982-04-16 | 1982-10-16 | 1983-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 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 |