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US4624067A
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Frame assemblies
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-12-07
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Granted: 1986-11-25
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Expires: 2003-12-07
Abstract
Abstract A versatile picture frame including a plurality of slidable arms connected to a back cover which engage a corresponding plurality of slots positioned along a skirt of the frame for quickly and easily securing an object to be displayed within the frame and for removing the same therefrom. The frame can also rest in a plurality of positions relative to a horizontal surface.
Inventors
- 👤 John F. Kristofich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:56
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/06; A47G1/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
For use in connecting a frame to an article such as a second frame or support member, wherein said frame and article each include at least two apertures spaced apart a predetermined distance, a hinge comprising: a first member adapted to be connected to said frame, a second member adapted to be connected to said article, and means pivotaly connecting said first and second members together, said first and second members each including (a) at least a pair of legs terminating in projections adapted to be received within respective pairs of said apertures and (b) means for locking said projections within their associated apertures.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
For use in connecting a frame to an article such as a second frame or support member, wherein said frame and article each include at least two apertures spaced apart a predetermined distance, a hinge comprising: a first member adapted to be connected to said frame, a second member adapted to be connected to said article, and means pivotaly connecting said first and second members together, said first and second members each including (a) at least a pair of legs terminating in projections adapted to be received within respective pairs of said apertures and (b) means for locking said projections within their associated apertures.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A hinge according to claim 1, wherein each of said first and second members includes two pairs of said legs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A hinge according to claim 1, wherein said means for pivotally connecting allows said first and second means to be secured in a multiplicity of angular relationships relative to each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
A hinge according to claim 3, wherein said first and second members each include at least one serrated disk and means for biasing said serrated disks against each other to enable said first and second members to be secured in a multiplicity of angular relationships relative to each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A hinge according to claim 1, wherein said locking means comprises a lip extending from each of said members and terminating in a projection adapted to engage a slot in said frame or article.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A hinge according to claim 4, wherein said locking means comprises a lip extending from each of said members and terminating in a projection adapted to engage a slot in said frame or article.
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