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Trophy plaque
Assignee: Alenite Corp
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Filing: 1978-10-27
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Granted: 1980-02-26
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Expires: 1998-10-27
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a trophy plaque comprising a slightly flexible plastic base adapted to be supported in an upright position and having an obverse surface with a recess formed therein. A decorative member is adapted to be press-fitted into the recess, the decorative member in turn having a second recess in its front face for receiving therein an adhesive-backed indicia label covered by a lens press-fitted into the second recess.
Inventors
- 👤 Marvin Kramer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:48
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44C; B44C5/00; B44C5/02; A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/004; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/22; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24479; Y10T428/24628; Y10T428/24736
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A plaque comprising a base having an obverse surface, said obverse surface having a recess formed therein, a decorative member having a front face and a rear face and including mounting means extending rearwardly from said rear face, said mounting means being adapted to be press-fitted into said recess for mounting said decorative member on said base with said rear face of said decorative member against said obverse surface of said base and with said front face of said decorative member exposed to view, said decorative member having a second recess formed in said front face thereof, and indicia means disposed in said second recess.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A plaque comprising a base having an obverse surface, said obverse surface having a recess formed therein, a decorative member having a front face and a rear face and including mounting means extending rearwardly from said rear face, said mounting means being adapted to be press-fitted into said recess for mounting said decorative member on said base with said rear face of said decorative member against said obverse surface of said base and with said front face of said decorative member exposed to view, said decorative member having a second recess formed in said front face thereof, and indicia means disposed in said second recess.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The plaque of claim 1, wherein said recess and said mounting means are substantially circular in shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The plaque of claim 1, wherein said base is sufficiently flexible to permit flexing thereof to facilitate disengaging said mounting means from said recess.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The plaque of claim 1, and further including support means connected to said base for supporting said base in an upright position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The plaque of claim 1, and further including ridge means projecting forwardly from said obverse surface and cooperating therewith to define an enclosed region for mounting auxiliary decorative or indicia means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
128 words
A plaque comprising a base having an obverse surface, said obverse surface having a first recess formed therein, a decorative member having a front face and a rear face and including mounting means extending rearwardly from said rear face, said mounting means being adapted to be press-fitted into said first recess for mounting said decorative member on said base with said rear face of said decorative member against said obverse surface of said base and with said front face of said decorative member exposed to view, said decorative member having a second recess formed in said front face thereof, indicia means disposed in said second recess, and a transparent optical member adapted to be press-fitted into said second recess for covering said indicia means while permitting viewing thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
128 words
A plaque comprising a base having an obverse surface, said obverse surface having a first recess formed therein, a decorative member having a front face and a rear face and including mounting means extending rearwardly from said rear face, said mounting means being adapted to be press-fitted into said first recess for mounting said decorative member on said base with said rear face of said decorative member against said obverse surface of said base and with said front face of said decorative member exposed to view, said decorative member having a second recess formed in said front face thereof, indicia means disposed in said second recess, and a transparent optical member adapted to be press-fitted into said second recess for covering said indicia means while permitting viewing thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The plaque of claim 6, wherein said first recess and said mounting means are substantially circular in shape.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The plaque of claim 6, wherein said first and second recesses and said mounting means and said optical member are all substantially circular in shape.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The plaque of claim 6, wherein said indicia means comprises a separate indicia member disposable in said second recess.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The plaque of claim 6, wherein said indicia means comprises an adhesive-backed label adapted to be adhesively secured to said decorative member in said second recess.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
12 words
The plaque of claim 6, wherein said optical member comprises a lens.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-02-25 | 1983-08-27 | 1984-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-25 | 1987-08-27 | 1988-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-25 | 1991-08-27 | 1992-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |