US4161831A
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Picture mounting and display
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-09-28
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Granted: 1979-07-24
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Expires: 1997-09-28
Abstract
Abstract A picture mounting and display wherein a picture, particularly a photograph, is cut into partially separate sections such as arms and legs and chin allowing these sections to be raised or depressed in relation to each other and shaped to give a visual impression of a lifelike dimensional quality to the photograph.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald J. Restle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 02:55
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44C; B44C5/00; B44C5/02; A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/06; A47G1/0616; B44F; B44F7/00; G; G03; G03C; G03C11/00; G03C11/14; G09; G09F; G09F1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A picture mounting and display comprising a base, a photograph having portions thereof partially cut away from other portions thereof, parts of said partially cut away portions being bowed vertically and horizontally, some of said partially cut away portions being spaced outwardly and some of said partially cut away portions being spaced inwardly, both in a different degree with respect to parts of said other portions so as to form shaped interconnecting parts of said photograph, a flat backing member adjacent said photograph engaging parts of said other portions and at least one spacing member positioned between said backing member and said base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A picture mounting and display comprising a base, a photograph having portions thereof partially cut away from other portions thereof, parts of said partially cut away portions being bowed vertically and horizontally, some of said partially cut away portions being spaced outwardly and some of said partially cut away portions being spaced inwardly, both in a different degree with respect to parts of said other portions so as to form shaped interconnecting parts of said photograph, a flat backing member adjacent said photograph engaging parts of said other portions and at least one spacing member positioned between said backing member and said base.
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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) | 1982-07-23 | 1983-01-22 | 1983-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-07-23 | 1987-01-22 | 1987-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-07-23 | 1991-01-22 | 1991-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |