IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0101919
(2002-03-20)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Cress, Eric N.
- Phillips, Girard G.
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대리인 / 주소 |
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd.
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
2 인용 특허 :
6 |
초록
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A molded unibody plastic display frame accepts and borders a photograph or similar media. The frame includes a media insertion slot and holds a picture, or other thin and flat media, with a traditional framing border around the media when it is inserted into the frame. Preferred features include an
A molded unibody plastic display frame accepts and borders a photograph or similar media. The frame includes a media insertion slot and holds a picture, or other thin and flat media, with a traditional framing border around the media when it is inserted into the frame. Preferred features include an integral stand/and or hangers. Geometry of the preferred frame permits it to be formed in a single plastic mold injection. A preferred stand moves about a living hinge defined in a backing portion, and includes locking portions to lock it into a predetermined angle. Other optional features include interconnection structures such as male posts and female cups formed at frame edges.
대표청구항
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1. A molded plastic unibody display frame, formed from a single contiguous plastic piece, the piece being shaped into the frame comprising:a backing portion including a flat surface defined in a first plane, said flat surface being shaped and sized to back thin and flat media of a predetermined size
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A molded plastic unibody display frame, formed from a single contiguous plastic piece, the piece being shaped into the frame comprising:a backing portion including a flat surface defined in a first plane, said flat surface being shaped and sized to back thin and flat media of a predetermined size;a framing portion extending from said backing portion and turned back toward said backing portion to define a media border, said border having a width to retain media of the predetermined size between said backing portion and a generally flat surface of said framing portion that is in a second plane generally parallel to said first plane;an open slot defined between a limited length of said framing portion and said backing portion, said slot being sized to accept a sliding entry or exit of a media of the predetermined size;an open viewing area within said media border to permit viewing of at least a substantial portion of media of the predetermined size;a stand defined in said backing portion, being movable away from said backing portion while maintaining a hinged connection thereto;wherein said stand and said backing portion include corresponding locking portions to lock said stand into an open position of a predetermined angle. 2. The frame of claim 1, wherein said stand rotates about said hinged connection approximately 150° to bring said corresponding locking portions together. 3. The frame of claim 1, wherein said locking portions comprise opposing teeth and abutting shoulders. 4. The frame of claim 3, wherein said opposing teeth include angled surfaces permitting a user to release said locking portions by applying force. 5. The frame of claim 4, further comprising structural ribs on said stand. 6. The frame of claim 1, wherein said stand is configured to support the frame in two different positions orthogonal to each other. 7. The frame of claim 1, further comprising a mounting aid molded into said backing portion. 8. The frame of claim 7, wherein said mounting aid comprises a magnet adhered to said backing portion on an opposite side from said flat surface defined in said first plane. 9. The frame of claim 7, wherein said mounting aid comprises hook and loop adhered to said backing portion on an opposite side from said flat surface defined in said first plane. 10. The frame of claim 7, wherein said mounting aid comprises an adhesive strip adhered to said backing portion on an opposite side from said flat surface defined in said first plane. 11. The frame of claim 1, further comprising a hanger defined in said backing portion, being movable away from said backing portion while maintaining a hinged connection thereto. 12. The frame of claim 1, further comprising a set of openings defined through said backing portion. 13. A molded plastic unibody display frame, formed from a single contiguous plastic piece, the piece being shaped into the frame comprising:media channel portions for enclosing edges of a four sided media of a predetermined size on three sides, and having an open slot on a fourth side to accept sliding entry and exit of media of the predetermined size;a framing portion sized to covered edge portions of a front surface of media of the predetermined size on all four sides of said media;a backing portion to back a back surface of media of the predetermined size;wherein the shape of said framing portion and said backing portion is configured to provide structural support for the frame;a stand defined in said backing portion, being movable away from said backing portion while maintaining a hinged connection thereto;wherein said stand and said backing portion include corresponding locking portions to lock said stand into an open position of a predetermined angle. 14. The frame of claim 13, wherein said stand is configured to support the frame in two different positions orthogonal to each other. 15. The frame of claim 13, wherein said stand rotates about said hinge approximately 150° to bring said correspondin g locking portions together. 16. The frame of claim 13, wherein said locking portions comprise opposing teeth and abutting shoulders. 17. The frame of claim 16, wherein said opposing teeth include angled surfaces permitting a user to release said corresponding locking portions by applying force. 18. The frame of claim 17, further comprising structural ribs on said stand. 19. The frame of claim 13, further comprising a set of openings defined through said back portion. 20. A molded plastic unibody display frame, formed from a single contiguous plastic piece, the piece being shaped into the frame comprising:a front media border;a back media support;media holding channels to hold four sided media of a predetermined size on three sides;a slot to accept sliding entry and exit of media into said media holding channels;a stand defined from material of said back media support being movable with respect to said back media support;wherein said stand and said back media support include corresponding locking portions to lock said stand into an open position of a predetermined angle; andwherein said stand rotates approximately 150° about a hinge to bring said corresponding locking portions together. 21. The frame of claim 20, wherein said locking portions comprise opposing teeth and abutting shoulders. 22. The frame of claim 21, wherein said opposing teeth include angled surfaces permitting a user to release said locking portions by applying force. 23. The frame of claim 22, further comprising structural ribs on said stand. 24. The frame of claim 20, further comprising a set of openings defined through said back media support. 25. A molded plastic unibody display frame, formed from a single contiguous plastic piece, the piece being shaped into the frame comprising:a backing portion including a flat surface defined in a first plane, said flat surface being shaped and sized to back thin and flat media of a predetermined size;a framing portion extending from said backing portion and turned back toward said backing portion to define a media border, said border having a width to retain media of the predetermined size between said backing portion and a generally flat surface of said framing portion that is in a second plane generally parallel to said first plane;an open slot defined between a limited length of said framing portion and said backing portion, said slot being sized to accept a sliding entry or exit of a media of the predetermined size;an open viewing area within said media border to permit viewing of at least a substantial portion of media of the predetermined size;a stand defined in said backing portion, being movable away from said backing portion while maintaining a hinged connection thereto; anda set of openings defined through said backing portion.
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