US4332095A
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Picture holder
Assignee: Goodren Products Corp
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Filing: 1980-04-28
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Granted: 1982-06-01
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Expires: 2000-04-28
Abstract
Abstract A holder for photographs or the like is comprised of an elongated sheet of clear plastic adapted to be folded in half to form an inverted -V- configuration. An opaque layer is imprinted on one surface of the plastic with openings in the layer to provide frames for photographs to be displayed. The photographs are mounted behind the framed openings by means of adhesive strips which engage portions of the photographs not visible through the framed openings. The plastic is of sufficient thickness to enable the holder to be self-supporting on a flat surface when folded.
Inventors
- 👤 Oliver M. Tanney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:28
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/10; G09F1/14; A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/14; A47G1/141
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A holder for photographs and the like, comprising, a sheet of transparent material adapted to be folded along a transverse line to retain a permanent crease, said transparent material being of sufficient rigidity to enable said sheet, when folded, to stand upright in an inverted --V-- position, with edges remote from the fold forming the bottom edges of the upright holder, an opaque layer on one surface of said sheet, said layer extending on both sides of said transverse fold line and having at least one opening therein, means for mounting a photograph or the like against one side of said sheet over said opening such that only the portion of photograph desired to be exposed to view would be visible from the other side of said sheet, said mounting means comprising an adhesive on said sheet outside of said opening and limited to locations proximate a bottom edge, and a strip of sheet material normally covering said adhesive and adapted to be readily removed to expose said adhesive to enable the photograph to be secured to said sheet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
A holder for photographs and the like, comprising, a sheet of transparent material adapted to be folded along a transverse line to retain a permanent crease, said transparent material being of sufficient rigidity to enable said sheet, when folded, to stand upright in an inverted --V-- position, with edges remote from the fold forming the bottom edges of the upright holder, an opaque layer on one surface of said sheet, said layer extending on both sides of said transverse fold line and having at least one opening therein, means for mounting a photograph or the like against one side of said sheet over said opening such that only the portion of photograph desired to be exposed to view would be visible from the other side of said sheet, said mounting means comprising an adhesive on said sheet outside of said opening and limited to locations proximate a bottom edge, and a strip of sheet material normally covering said adhesive and adapted to be readily removed to expose said adhesive to enable the photograph to be secured to said sheet.
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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) | 1985-05-31 | 1985-11-30 | 1986-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-05-31 | 1989-11-30 | 1990-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-05-31 | 1993-11-30 | 1994-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |