US5533288A
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Quick mount picture frame
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-03-13
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Granted: 1996-07-09
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Expires: 2015-03-13
Abstract
Abstract A greeting card picture frame which allows a picture to be easily and quickly mounted. The greeting card picture frame is a unitary integral construction of a decorative border having a filler or block providing a mounting surface for receiving a picture. Double-sided adhesive tape, on the center of the mounting surface, allows a picture to be easily and quickly positioned and secured by pressing it down on the adhesive surface of the tape. A matteboard is then applied that has double-sided adhesive tape securing the picture in the frame. A flat backing having a folding portion approximately equal to the width of the frame provides a self-contained stand or easel. A corner of the folding part is creased to provide a base for displaying the frame and picture on a desk or table top. A mounting hole is also provided in the frame for mounting the picture on a wall and for storing an included push-pin for hanging. A perforated hinge securing the folding portion to the flat backing allows the folding portion of the stand to be detached when the picture is to be mounted on a wall.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary F. Lambert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:11
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/10; G09F1/12; A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/06; A47G1/14; A47G1/142; A47G1/143
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A quick mounting picture frame comprising, a block of foam having a planar upper surface for receiving a picture and a lower planar surface attached to a flat cardboard backing, a double sided adhesive tape attached on one side to the upper surface of the block of foam, and for attaching a second side to a back surface of the picture, a matte board having an inner opening dimension sufficient to display the picture and a pair of oppositely positioned double sided adhesive tape strips adhered to a lower surface of the matte board on a first side and to the planar upper surface of the block of foam on a second side, a decorative frame attached to and enclosing an outer edge of the block of foam, a recess along an inner edge of the decorative frame having a depth sufficient to receive a periphery of the matte board, and a means to support the picture frame incorporated within the flat cardboard backing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A quick mounting picture frame comprising, a block of foam having a planar upper surface for receiving a picture and a lower planar surface attached to a flat cardboard backing, a double sided adhesive tape attached on one side to the upper surface of the block of foam, and for attaching a second side to a back surface of the picture, a matte board having an inner opening dimension sufficient to display the picture and a pair of oppositely positioned double sided adhesive tape strips adhered to a lower surface of the matte board on a first side and to the planar upper surface of the block of foam on a second side, a decorative frame attached to and enclosing an outer edge of the block of foam, a recess along an inner edge of the decorative frame having a depth sufficient to receive a periphery of the matte board, and a means to support the picture frame incorporated within the flat cardboard backing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The picture frame according to claim 1 in which said means to support the picture frame comprises a stand formed by the flat cardboard backing hingedly attached to one edge of said block of foam.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
79 words
The picture frame according to claim 2 in which said hingedly attached stand comprises the flat cardboard backing secured to the lower surface of said block of foam; a portion of said flat cardboard backing extending beyond an edge of said block of foam; a crease in said flat cardboard backing along said edge of said block of foam forming a hinge; whereby the portion of said flat cardboard backing extending beyond said block of foam forms said stand.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The picture frame according to claim 3 including a foot formed on said hingedly attached stand to support said picture frame at a slightly tilted vertical angle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The picture frame according to claim 4 in which said foot is formed by a crease in a corner of said portion of said flat cardboard backing extending beyond the edge of said block of foam.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
The picture frame according to claim 3 in which said crease, in said flat cardboard backing, along said edge of said block of foam is perforated; whereby a folding portion of said flat cardboard backing extending beyond the edge of said block of foam may be easily separated from said block of foam.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
The picture frame according to claim 6 including a slot formed in the lower planar surface of said block of foam; said slot constructed to allow said frame to be mounted on a wall when said folding portion is detached.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
The picture frame according to claim 1 in which said double sided adhesive tape second side in each instance has release paper covering the second side whereby said release paper can be peeled off to quickly mount the picture and said matte board.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The picture frame according to claim 1 in which said decorative frame has a cavity along an inside periphery of said decorative frame for receiving an outer edge of the block of foam.
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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) | 1999-07-09 | 2000-01-08 | 2000-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-07-09 | 2004-01-08 | 2004-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-07-09 | 2008-01-08 | 2008-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |