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US5103579A
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Novelty jewelry pin
Assignee: Ace Novelty Co Inc
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Filing: 1990-04-24
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Granted: 1992-04-14
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Expires: 2010-04-24
Abstract
Abstract A novelty pin that has a photograph of a prominent individual such as sports figure directly printed on a metal plate in the shape of a silhouette of at least the head and upper body portion of the person. The photograph silhouette is slightly smaller than the metal plate body portion silhouette thereby enabling the metal body portion silhouette to outline the photograph silhouette. A coat of clear epoxy is placed over the printed photograph for protection thereof and a fastener is attached to the back of the pin to enable the pin to be attached to an object such as clothing.
Inventors
- 👤 Benjamin H. Mayers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:08
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A novelty pin comprising: a metal plate in the shape of a silhouette of at least a body portion of a person; a photograph of a person directly printed on the metal plate silhouette, said photograph having a silhouette substantially identical to the metal plate silhouette, said photograph silhouette being slightly smaller than said metal plate body portion silhouette to form a border, thereby enabling the metal body portion silhouette to outline the photograph silhouette to create a striking visual effect; a coat of clear epoxy placed over the printed photograph for protection thereof; and a fastener attached to a back portion of the pin for attaching the pin to an object.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A novelty pin comprising: a metal plate in the shape of a silhouette of at least a body portion of a person; a photograph of a person directly printed on the metal plate silhouette, said photograph having a silhouette substantially identical to the metal plate silhouette, said photograph silhouette being slightly smaller than said metal plate body portion silhouette to form a border, thereby enabling the metal body portion silhouette to outline the photograph silhouette to create a striking visual effect; a coat of clear epoxy placed over the printed photograph for protection thereof; and a fastener attached to a back portion of the pin for attaching the pin to an object.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
A pin as in claim 1 wherein said photograph is in color.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A pin as in claim 1 wherein said metal body portion silhouette is polished to a high luster.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A pin as in claim 1 wherein said metal is from the group consisting of brass, steel, aluminum, and copper.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A pin as in claim 1 wherein said photograph is of a sports individual.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A pin as in claim 5 further comprising a logo attached to and forming part of said photograph, said logo including the sports individual name and team name.
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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) | 1995-04-14 | 1995-10-14 | 1996-04-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-04-14 | 1999-10-14 | 2000-04-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-04-14 | 2003-10-14 | 2004-04-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |