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Holder for a stack of pictures
Assignee: Licinvest AG
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Filing: 1986-11-13
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Granted: 1988-10-04
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Expires: 2006-11-13
Abstract
Abstract A holder for a stack of a variable number of pictures is disclosed. The holder includes a clamping device whereby a stack of pictures in the holder is held against a window. Pictures can be added or removed at an open end of the window frame or through the back of the frame. Alignment devices are provided, preferably on at least two sides of the frame, to align the uppermost picture in the stack with the window.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Ackeret
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 15:46
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F7/00; B42F7/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A holder for a stack of pictures, said holder comprising a frame having a window cut-out section spaced inwards from an outer contour of said frame, said window cut-out section defining a plane for display of one picture of a picture stack, said frame having an opening for insertion and removal of a picture stack in a direction substantially parallel to said plane, a first alignment means for engaging a first picture edge opposite said opening and disposed between said outer frame contour and said window cut-out section, at least one second alignment means for engaging a second picture edge orthogonal to said first edge and disposed between said outer frame contour and said window cut-out section, spring-biased clamping means supported by said frame for embracing an inserted picture stack adjacent its edges and for holding it against said window cut-out section irrespective of the number of pictures forming said stack, and means for deflecting said clamping means upon insertion of a stack between said window cut-out section and said clamping means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A holder for a stack of pictures, said holder comprising a frame having a window cut-out section spaced inwards from an outer contour of said frame, said window cut-out section defining a plane for display of one picture of a picture stack, said frame having an opening for insertion and removal of a picture stack in a direction substantially parallel to said plane, a first alignment means for engaging a first picture edge opposite said opening and disposed between said outer frame contour and said window cut-out section, at least one second alignment means for engaging a second picture edge orthogonal to said first edge and disposed between said outer frame contour and said window cut-out section, spring-biased clamping means supported by said frame for embracing an inserted picture stack adjacent its edges and for holding it against said window cut-out section irrespective of the number of pictures forming said stack, and means for deflecting said clamping means upon insertion of a stack between said window cut-out section and said clamping means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A holder as set forth in claim 1, said holder comprising two of said second alignment means for supporting second and third edges of a stack in said holder, the stack being removable in the direction of its non-supported edge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A holder as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a transparent pane covering said window.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A holder as set forth in claim 3, wherein said alignment means for presenting at least an uppermost picture in a stack of pictures substantially behind said pane, said pane being surrounded by said frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A holder as set forth in claim 1, wherein said first and second alignment means are integrally formed with said frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
A holder as set forth in claim 1, wherein said frame comprises a first member containing said window cut-out section, said clamping means being integrally formed with said first member, and a second member insertable into said first member, said second member comprising a window pane and having said alignment means integrally formed therewith.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A holder as set forth in claim 1, wherein said clamping means remains engaged while a stack of pictures is being removed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A holder as set forth in claim 1, wherein said window cut-out section is made from a different material than said clamping means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A holder as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a stack carrier which may be inserted and removed, together with a stack, via said opening.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
A holder as set forth in claim 9, wherein at least one of said alignment means is mounted on said carrier.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
A holder as set forth in claim 10, wherein said carrier includes a plurality of alignment means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
A holder as set forth in claim 9, wherein said carrier includes a transparent pane adapted to be aligned with said window cut-out section.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
A holder as set forth in claim 9, wherein said carrier includes a cover member adapted to close said opening said carrier is inserted in said frame.
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