US5072532A
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Decorative picture frame
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-11-03
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Granted: 1991-12-17
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Expires: 2008-11-03
Abstract
Abstract A decorative frame for a picture utilizing a flat piece of plate glass of generally uniform thickness having a front face and a rear face. A translucent band is etched on the front face of the piece of glass to define a picture viewing area. An ornamental design is etched on the rear face of the piece of glass outwardly of the translucent band. u-shaped plastic channels are adhered to the rear face of the piece of glass directly behind the translucent band so as not to be visible from the front face of the piece of glass. A picture backing board is snuggly received in the channels to hold the picture against the rear surface of the glass with the viewing area defined by the translucent band. A backing board support leg is attached to the rear of the backing board.
Inventors
- 👤 Julia F. Kelly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:31
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/10; G09F1/12; A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/06; A47G1/0616
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A decorative frame for a picture, including: a flat piece of plate glass of generally uniform thickness having a front face and a rear face, a translucent band etched on the front face of the glass to define a picture viewing area, an ornamental design etched on the rear face of the glass outwardly of the translucent band, and support means adhered to the rear face of the glass behind the translucent band so as not to be visible from the front face of the piece of glass, said support means adapted to receive a picture backing board and a backing board support leg to hold the picture against the rear face of the glass and within the viewing area defined by the translucent band.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A decorative frame for a picture, including: a flat piece of plate glass of generally uniform thickness having a front face and a rear face, a translucent band etched on the front face of the glass to define a picture viewing area, an ornamental design etched on the rear face of the glass outwardly of the translucent band, and support means adhered to the rear face of the glass behind the translucent band so as not to be visible from the front face of the piece of glass, said support means adapted to receive a picture backing board and a backing board support leg to hold the picture against the rear face of the glass and within the viewing area defined by the translucent band.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The decorative frame of claim 1 in which said flat piece of plate glass is rectangular in shape and said translucent band is rectangular in shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The decorative frame of claim 2 in which said translucent band is offset to the bottom and one side of the rectangular piece of glass.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
123 words
A decorative frame for a picture including: a flat piece of plate glass of generally uniform thickness having a front face and a rear face, a translucent band etched on the front face of the glass to define a photograph viewing area, an ornamental design etched on the rear face of the plate of glass outwardly of the translucent band, and support means adhered to the rear face of the glass behind the translucent band so as not to be visible from the front face of the piece of glass, said support means adapted to support the picture and picture backing board to hold the picture against the rear face of the glass and within the viewing area defined by the translucent band.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
123 words
A decorative frame for a picture including: a flat piece of plate glass of generally uniform thickness having a front face and a rear face, a translucent band etched on the front face of the glass to define a photograph viewing area, an ornamental design etched on the rear face of the plate of glass outwardly of the translucent band, and support means adhered to the rear face of the glass behind the translucent band so as not to be visible from the front face of the piece of glass, said support means adapted to support the picture and picture backing board to hold the picture against the rear face of the glass and within the viewing area defined by the translucent band.
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) | 1994-12-16 | 1995-06-17 | 1995-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-12-16 | 1999-06-17 | 1999-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-12-16 | 2003-06-17 | 2003-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |