US4483085A
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Photograph display and storage device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-12-07
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Granted: 1984-11-20
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Expires: 2003-12-07
Abstract
Abstract A photograph display and storage device for displaying a mounted photograph or the like and additionally storing a plurality of other mounted photographs, the device permitting rapid change of the photograph being displayed. The device may lie flat upon any supporting surface or detachably secured to a stand in a rearwardly tilted direction to provide an eye-pleasing effect for the displayed photograph.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. Barton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:52
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/06; A47G1/14; A47G2001/0694
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
231 words
A photograph display and storage device comprising an essentially square frame consisting of vertically extending top, bottom and opposing sides, a vertically extending post in each interior corner of said frame, each such post terminating upwardly at least slightly below the horizontal plane of the upper edge of said frame and terminating downwardly at least slightly above the horizontal plane of the lower edge of said frame, a plurality of first pads, one of which is secured to the bottom of each post, a strap consisting of a plurality of flexible, resilient hooks for detachable engagement with said first pads, each said strap secured at one end to the top of each post and in one position adapted to engage the corresponding pad on the bottom thereof, an overlay mat in said frame and bearing against the top of each said post, a cut-out in said mat, a transparent cover overlying said mat and secured to said frame, at least one mounting board adapted to receive a photograph mounted thereon, a back plate adapted to insert within said frame, a plurality of second pads, one of said second pads secured in each interior angle on the outer surface of said back plate, each said strap in a second position adapted to engage the corresponding second pad on said back plate and maintain said at least one mounting board in said frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
231 words
A photograph display and storage device comprising an essentially square frame consisting of vertically extending top, bottom and opposing sides, a vertically extending post in each interior corner of said frame, each such post terminating upwardly at least slightly below the horizontal plane of the upper edge of said frame and terminating downwardly at least slightly above the horizontal plane of the lower edge of said frame, a plurality of first pads, one of which is secured to the bottom of each post, a strap consisting of a plurality of flexible, resilient hooks for detachable engagement with said first pads, each said strap secured at one end to the top of each post and in one position adapted to engage the corresponding pad on the bottom thereof, an overlay mat in said frame and bearing against the top of each said post, a cut-out in said mat, a transparent cover overlying said mat and secured to said frame, at least one mounting board adapted to receive a photograph mounted thereon, a back plate adapted to insert within said frame, a plurality of second pads, one of said second pads secured in each interior angle on the outer surface of said back plate, each said strap in a second position adapted to engage the corresponding second pad on said back plate and maintain said at least one mounting board in said frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention of claim 1 including an inwardly opening recess in the upper edge of said frame to receive said transparent cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
86 words
In combination with the photograph display and storage device of claim 1, a stand comprising a base, a shaped support secured downwardly to said base, said support consisting of a forwardly directed lower section and a rearwardly directed upper section, friction means in a selected portion of said upper section, said back plate of said photograph display and storage device adapted to bear against said upper section of said stand, said friction means adapted to bear against the inner surface of said top of said frame.
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) | 1987-11-20 | 1988-05-21 | 1988-11-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-11-20 | 1992-05-21 | 1992-11-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-11-20 | 1996-05-21 | 1996-11-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |