IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0670974
(2003-09-25)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Gatt,Raymond M.
- Potok,Mark J.
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Gatt,Raymond M.
- Potok,Mark J.
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
6 인용 특허 :
28 |
초록
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The subject matter of the invention under consideration is directed to picture frames that can be quickly and safely assembled, installed, and disassembled to display artwork. The picture frame has a frame member and backing that are adapted for safe, easy and removable assembly using removable atta
The subject matter of the invention under consideration is directed to picture frames that can be quickly and safely assembled, installed, and disassembled to display artwork. The picture frame has a frame member and backing that are adapted for safe, easy and removable assembly using removable attachment means, and are designed for safe use by children, elderly, and disabled adults without the need for adult assistance or supervision.
대표청구항
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The invention claimed is: 1. A picture frame assembly comprised of: a frame member having a front surface and a rear surface separated by a perimeter edge, the frame member adapted to receive and retain a transparent member; a backing member having a display surface and a rear surface separated by
The invention claimed is: 1. A picture frame assembly comprised of: a frame member having a front surface and a rear surface separated by a perimeter edge, the frame member adapted to receive and retain a transparent member; a backing member having a display surface and a rear surface separated by a side edge, the rear surface having mounting means for mounting on a mounting surface; and attachment means for removably attaching the front member and the backing member; wherein the frame member is further comprised of matting; wherein the attachment means is selected from the group consisting at protruding edges, spring retainers, clips, spring loaded ball devices, magnets, hook and loop fasteners, and combinations thereof; wherein the backing member further comprises artwork retaining means which is comprised of at least one elastic band; wherein the display surface further comprises a groove for retaining each said at least one elastic band in a desired orientation; and wherein the groove is further comprised of a raised surface at about the longitudinal center of the groove. 2. A picture frame assembly comprised of: a frame member having a front surface and a rear surface divided by a perimeter edge, the frame member having a transparent member and matting in contact with the transparent member; a backing member removably attached to the frame member by attachment means, the backing member having a display surface and a rear surface separated by a side edge, the rear surface having mounting means for mounting on a mounting surface; wherein the attachment means are selected from the group consisting of protruding edges, spring retainers, clips, spring loaded ball devices, magnets, hook and loop fasteners, and combinations thereof; and artwork retaining means which is comprised of at least one elastic band, and wherein the display surface further comprises a groove for retaining each said at least one elastic band in a desired orientation, wherein the groove is further comprised of a raised surface at about the longitudinal center of the groove. 3. A picture frame assembly comprised of: a frame member having a front surface and a rear surface divided by a perimeter edge, the frame member having a transparent member and matting in contact with the transparent member; a backing member removably attached to the frame member by attachment means, the backing member having a display surface and a rear surface separated by a side edge, the rear surface having mounting means for mounting on a mounting surface; wherein the attachment means are selected from the group consisting of protruding edges, sprig retainers, clips, spring loaded ball devices, magnets, hook and loop fasteners, and combinations thereof; and artwork retaining means which is comprised of at least two elastic bands, and wherein the display surface further comprises at least two parallel grooves, each groove disposed for retaining one of the elastic bands in a desired orientation along the longitudinal center of the groove.
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