US4425725A
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Combination switch plate and photograph holder
Assignee: FREELANCE Inc
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Filing: 1982-05-21
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Granted: 1984-01-17
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Expires: 2002-05-21
Abstract
Abstract A combination switch plate and photograph holder is disclosed which includes a switch of suitable configuration to overfit a usual wall switch. A spring clip is seated within a recess in the switch plate and extends outwardly sufficiently to receive and engage a photograph holder. The photograph holder includes a square mounting box within which is positioned a mounting plate. The mounting plate cooperatively is engaged by the spring clip to secure the photograph holder to the switch plate in either vertical or horizontal orientation. In the preferred embodiment, the photograph holder includes in combination a planar base which is defined by a peripheral flange. The cover overfits a photograph and is engaged over the base by frictional contact between the respective peripheral flanges.
Inventors
- 👤 Matthew A. Moustakas
- 👤 Edwin Olejkowski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 05:44
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/14; A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/16; A47G1/1653
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A combination switch plate and display holder for mounting over the toggel handle of a wall switch comprising, a switch plate having a hole for receiving the toggle handle therethrough; a photograph holder in overlying relation to the switch plate; a clip means extending from the switch plate to secure the photograph holder to the switch plate; and a mounting plate means carried by the photograph holder to engage the clip means; whereby the photograph holder may be secured to the switch plate after the switch plate is mounted over the wall switch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A combination switch plate and display holder for mounting over the toggel handle of a wall switch comprising, a switch plate having a hole for receiving the toggle handle therethrough; a photograph holder in overlying relation to the switch plate; a clip means extending from the switch plate to secure the photograph holder to the switch plate; and a mounting plate means carried by the photograph holder to engage the clip means; whereby the photograph holder may be secured to the switch plate after the switch plate is mounted over the wall switch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the clip means comprises a pair of spaced spring clips.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein the spring clips terminate in barbed ends.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein the barbed ends are adapted to engage the mounting clip means to secure the photograph holder to the switch plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein the spring clips are integrally formed with the switch plate and extend from the switch plate in generally parallel relationship.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the switch plate is provided with a recess having a bottom, and wherein the clip means projects upwardly from the bottom of the recess.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination of claim 6 wherein the photograph holder comprises a planar base and a mounting box extending from the base, the mounting box being of size and configuration to insert within the said recess.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein the mounting box comprises sidewalls which extend between a top and a bottom and wherein the mounting plate means is secured within the mounting box intermediate the top and bottom.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 8 wherein the mounting plate means and the sidewalls define at least one space therebetween.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
The combination of claim 9 wherein a portion of the clip means is received within the space and wherein the clip means portion engages the mounting plate means when positioned in the space to secure the photograph holder to the switch plate.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination of claim 10 wherein the mounting plate means and the sidewalls define a second space therebetween, the second space being offset from the first space by ninety degrees.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
50 words
The combination of claim 11 wherein a portion of the clip means is adapted to be received within the second space and wherein the clip means portion engages the mounting plate means when in the second space whereby the photograph holder can be mounted in a ninety degree offset orientation.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the photograph holder comprises a planar base and a peripheral flange, the flange defining the planar extent of the photograph holder.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination of claim 13 wherein the photograph holder further comprises a clear cover, the cover being provided with a peripheral flange of size to overfit and frictionally engage the flange of the planar base.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
63 words
The combination of claim 13 wherein a mounting box extends from the planar base, the mounting box having sidewalls, a top and a bottom, the mounting plate means being secured between two spaced sidewalls intermediate the top and the bottom and defining spaces between the other of said side walls, the clip means extending into the spaces and engaging the mounting plate means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
127 words
A combination switch plate and display holder for mounting over the toggle handle of a wall switch comprising, a switch plate having a hole for receiving the toggle handle therethrough and a recess to receive a clip means; a photograph holder in overlying relation to the switch plate; said photograph holder including in combination a planar base which is defined by a peripheral flange; a clip means mounted in said recess and extending from the switch plate to secure the photograph holder to the switch plate; and a mounting plate means carried by the photograph holder and engaging the clip means; whereby the photograph holder is secured to the switch plate in a ninety degree offset orientation after the switch plate is mounted over the wall switch.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
127 words
A combination switch plate and display holder for mounting over the toggle handle of a wall switch comprising, a switch plate having a hole for receiving the toggle handle therethrough and a recess to receive a clip means; a photograph holder in overlying relation to the switch plate; said photograph holder including in combination a planar base which is defined by a peripheral flange; a clip means mounted in said recess and extending from the switch plate to secure the photograph holder to the switch plate; and a mounting plate means carried by the photograph holder and engaging the clip means; whereby the photograph holder is secured to the switch plate in a ninety degree offset orientation after the switch plate is mounted over the wall switch.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-01-16 | 1987-07-18 | 1988-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-01-16 | 1991-07-18 | 1992-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-01-16 | 1995-07-18 | 1996-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |