US5405146A
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Frame kit for picture puzzle assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-06-15
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Granted: 1995-04-11
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Expires: 2014-06-15
Abstract
Abstract A frame kit for the temporary or permanent assembly of picture puzzles or the like therein, comprises a plurality of frame components and a backing panel which may be temporarily or permanently assembled together. The backing panel includes an adhesive side with a removable overlay sheet. The overlay sheet may be left in place for the temporary assembly and later disassembly of picture puzzles thereon, or may be removed to expose the adhesive to provide for the permanent assembly of such a puzzle thereon for permanent display within the frame. The frame components may be formed of a variety of different materials and may utilize different assembly techniques. The disassembly of the components, as well as the folding configuration of the backing panel, result in a relatively compact kit for storage purposes. The frame and backing panel may be provided in various sizes to closely match the various sizes of completed picture puzzles.
Inventors
- 👤 Mary Washington
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:25
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/06; A63F9/10; A63F9/1044; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/06; A47G1/0605; A63F9/001; A63F2009/002; A63F2009/0032
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
259 words
A frame assembly kit for use in the assembly of picture puzzles, said kit comprising: a plurality of frame components formed of like materials and cross sectional shapes and each having cooperating means providing for the assembly of said frame components with one another to provide a completed frame adapted for the assembly of a picture puzzle therein; each of said frame components including an inner periphery having a continuous channel formed therein; and a backing panel having a periphery configured to fit within said channel of said each of said frame components; said backing panel includes at least one side having an adhesive coating disposed at least partially thereover and at least one removable overlay sheet disposed over said adhesive coating; said backing panel includes a central area comprising the majority of said backing panel and having a first removable overlay sheet disposed thereon, and further includes a border having a second removable sheet disposed thereon; whereby said second removable overlay sheet is separately removable from said first removable overlay sheet to expose said adhesive coating along said border of said backing panel without exposing said adhesive coating over said central area of said backing panel; whereby said frame components are assembled about said periphery of said backing panel with said channel of said each of said frame components fitting about said periphery of said backing panel and with said cooperating means providing for the assembly of said frame components with one another being used to provide a completed frame for the assembly of a picture puzzle therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
259 words
A frame assembly kit for use in the assembly of picture puzzles, said kit comprising: a plurality of frame components formed of like materials and cross sectional shapes and each having cooperating means providing for the assembly of said frame components with one another to provide a completed frame adapted for the assembly of a picture puzzle therein; each of said frame components including an inner periphery having a continuous channel formed therein; and a backing panel having a periphery configured to fit within said channel of said each of said frame components; said backing panel includes at least one side having an adhesive coating disposed at least partially thereover and at least one removable overlay sheet disposed over said adhesive coating; said backing panel includes a central area comprising the majority of said backing panel and having a first removable overlay sheet disposed thereon, and further includes a border having a second removable sheet disposed thereon; whereby said second removable overlay sheet is separately removable from said first removable overlay sheet to expose said adhesive coating along said border of said backing panel without exposing said adhesive coating over said central area of said backing panel; whereby said frame components are assembled about said periphery of said backing panel with said channel of said each of said frame components fitting about said periphery of said backing panel and with said cooperating means providing for the assembly of said frame components with one another being used to provide a completed frame for the assembly of a picture puzzle therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The frame assembly kit of claim 1 wherein: said cooperating means providing for the assembly of said frame components with one another to provide a completed frame comprises adhesive assembly means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The frame assembly kit of claim 2 wherein: said adhesive assembly means comprises said adhesive coating along said border of said backing panel providing for the adhesive securing of said backing panel within said channel of said each of said frame components.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The frame assembly kit of claim 1 wherein: said backing panel includes a border which is devoid of said adhesive coating and said at least one removable overlay sheet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
103 words
The frame assembly kit of claim 4 wherein: said channel of said each of said frame components includes a depth, and said border of said backing panel includes a width equal to said depth of said channel, whereby; said adhesive coating and said at least one removable overlay sheet of said backing panel remain clear of said channel when said frame components are assembled about said backing panel to preclude the capture of said at least one removable overlay sheet within said channel and to provide for the ease of removal of said at least one removable overlay sheet from said backing panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The frame assembly of claim 1 wherein: said cooperating means providing for the assembly of said frame components with one another to provide a completed frame comprise cooperating tongue and groove fittings.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The frame assembly of claim 6 wherein: said cooperating tongue and groove fittings include screws.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The frame assembly of claim 1 wherein: said cooperating means providing for the assembly of said frame components with one another to provide a completed frame include screws.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The frame assembly of claim 1 wherein: said cooperating means providing for the assembly of said frame components with one another to provide a completed frame comprise snap fittings.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
The frame assembly of claim 1 wherein: said backing panel includes a crease substantially across the center thereof, with said crease providing for the folding of said backing panel for ease of storage thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The frame assembly of claim 1 wherein: said frame components are formed of wood.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The frame assembly of claim 1 wherein: said frame components are formed of plastic.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
11 words
The frame assembly of claim 12 wherein: said plastic is transparent.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
The frame assembly of claim 1 wherein: said frame components are formed of metal.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The frame assembly of claim 1 wherein: said frame components each include an inwardly beveled cross sectional shape.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
The frame assembly of claim 1 wherein: said frame components each include an outwardly beveled cross sectional shape.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
18 words
The frame assembly of claim 1 wherein: said frame components each have a substantially rectangular cross sectional shape.
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