US4451998A
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Frame for film diapositives
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-04-09
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Granted: 1984-06-05
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Expires: 2002-04-09
Abstract
Abstract The frame 10 consists of one single part and is provided with a rectangular aperture each at its front and rear side the aperture being smaller in size than the covers. Two opposite edges 26, 30 of at least one aperture has a distance which is equal to or slightly larger than the width of the covers 12, 14. Parallel to the two other opposite edges 24, 28 of the aperture, a groove 34, 36 of U-form cross-section extends in the interior of the frame one of the two grooves, for instance 36, being deeper than the other 34. In the proximity of the deeper groove 36 a fixing means 42 is provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans-J. Philipp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:01
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B21/00; G03B21/54; G03B21/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
222 words
A frame for film diapositives held between two transparent or translucent covers which are not fixedly mounted in the frame, the frame being provided with an rectangular aperture each at its front and rear side therethrough, the aperture being smaller in size than the covers, and means being provided for securely positioning the covers, characterized in that the frame consists of one single part, that a distance between two opposite parallel edges of at least one of the aperture is equal to or slightly larger than the width of the covers, that a groove each of U-form cross-section extends in parallel to the other two opposite edges of the aperture within the frame, the distance between the bottoms of the two grooves being larger than the height of the covers with one of the two grooves being deeper than the other and that said means for positioning comprises a separate fixing member in the proximity of the deeper groove pressing against an edge of at least one of the covers securely positioning the covers in the frame and with their upper and lower edges within both of the grooves, and the deeper groove extends at least in one direction to at least one opening provided at the frame surface, said at least one opening being sized to receive said separate fixing member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
222 words
A frame for film diapositives held between two transparent or translucent covers which are not fixedly mounted in the frame, the frame being provided with an rectangular aperture each at its front and rear side therethrough, the aperture being smaller in size than the covers, and means being provided for securely positioning the covers, characterized in that the frame consists of one single part, that a distance between two opposite parallel edges of at least one of the aperture is equal to or slightly larger than the width of the covers, that a groove each of U-form cross-section extends in parallel to the other two opposite edges of the aperture within the frame, the distance between the bottoms of the two grooves being larger than the height of the covers with one of the two grooves being deeper than the other and that said means for positioning comprises a separate fixing member in the proximity of the deeper groove pressing against an edge of at least one of the covers securely positioning the covers in the frame and with their upper and lower edges within both of the grooves, and the deeper groove extends at least in one direction to at least one opening provided at the frame surface, said at least one opening being sized to receive said separate fixing member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A frame according to claim 1, characterized in that one of the apertures is smaller in size than the other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A frame according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one opening is provided at the front or rear surface of the frame respectively and is connected to the deeper groove via a slope.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
A frame according to claim 3 characterized in that the fixing member comprises a cord or wire like piece of synthetic or metallic material inserted through said at least one opening the length of said piece being such that in the inserted condition the piece does not project out of the at least one opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A frame according to claim 1, characterized in that said deeper groove extends to two openings formed as straight continuations of the deeper groove to the edge faces of the frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
A frame according to claim 5 characterized in that the fixing member comprises a cord or wire like piece of synthetic or metallic material inserted through said at least one opening the length of said piece being such that in the inserted condition the piece does not project out of the at least one opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
55 words
A frame according to claim 1, characterized in that the fixing member comprises a cord or wire like piece of synthetic or metallic material inserted through said at least one opening the length of said piece being such that in the inserted condition the piece does not project out of the at least one opening.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A frame according to claim 1, characterized in that the surfaces of the frame are tapered towards the circumference at least at one side.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
A frame according to claim 1, characterized in that the inner edges of a least one groove are phased or the inner surfaces of the grooves are partially sloped in outward direction.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
203 words
A frame for film diapositives held between two transparent or translucent covers which are not fixedly mounted in the frame, the frame being provided with a rectangular aperture each at its front and rear side therethrough, the aperture being smaller in size than the covers, and means being provided for securely positioning the covers, characterized in that the frame consists of one single part, that a distance between two opposite parallel edges of at least one of the apertures is equal to or slightly larger than the width of the covers, that a groove each of U-form cross-section extends in parallel to the two opposite edges of the aperture within the frame, the distance between the bottoms of the two grooves being larger than the height of the covers with one of the two grooves being deeper than the other, and that said means for positioning comprises at least one hole extending to the deeper groove vertically thereto, and a stud provided with a flat head being impressible like a snap-fastener into the hole pressing against an edge of at least one of the covers securely positioning the covers in the frame with their upper and lower edges within both of the grooves.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
203 words
A frame for film diapositives held between two transparent or translucent covers which are not fixedly mounted in the frame, the frame being provided with a rectangular aperture each at its front and rear side therethrough, the aperture being smaller in size than the covers, and means being provided for securely positioning the covers, characterized in that the frame consists of one single part, that a distance between two opposite parallel edges of at least one of the apertures is equal to or slightly larger than the width of the covers, that a groove each of U-form cross-section extends in parallel to the two opposite edges of the aperture within the frame, the distance between the bottoms of the two grooves being larger than the height of the covers with one of the two grooves being deeper than the other, and that said means for positioning comprises at least one hole extending to the deeper groove vertically thereto, and a stud provided with a flat head being impressible like a snap-fastener into the hole pressing against an edge of at least one of the covers securely positioning the covers in the frame with their upper and lower edges within both of the grooves.
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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) | 1987-06-05 | 1987-12-05 | 1988-06-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-06-05 | 1991-12-05 | 1992-06-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-06-05 | 1995-12-05 | 1996-06-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |