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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7377062 | Curved face airport guidance sign An improved illuminated airfield guidance sign of the type used for marking ground traffic routes on runways and taxiways has a curved face. The sign is capable of withstanding the prescribed wind load tests and at the same time has even illumination across each of ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7337024 | Flat panel display concealment and viewing apparatus and method An apparatus for concealing a display of the flat panel type, and for supporting and extending the display to a viewing position. The apparatus includes a display cover that operates between a concealed position and a revealed position, and a display support that op... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7322139 | Picture frame holder The present invention is directed to a picture frame holder which can accommodate a picture frame in either a vertical or horizontal orientation. The picture frame holder of the present invention includes a base with a slot and a vertical support having outwardly ex... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7219460 | Document displaying system A document displaying system for facilitating easy access to documents being displayed. The document displaying system includes a support assembly having a backing member selectively couplable to a vertical support surface; a frame assembly operationally couplable t... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7152354 | Document displaying system A document displaying system for facilitating easy access to documents being displayed. The document displaying system includes a support assembly having a backing member selectively couplable to a vertical support surface; a frame assembly operationally couplable t... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7114278 | Personalized picture frame assembly A picture frame assembly in which tiles bearing letters, numerals, symbols or other indicia are affixed to the frame to provide a personalized or customized appearance. The tiles may slide within a groove integrally formed in the frame or be magnetically attached to... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7047683 | Album formed from folded photographic prints An album manufactured solely of folded photographic prints bonded together plus a treatment applied to the spine. Two-page spreads are imprinted on each print except the first and last pages, which are placed on the right and left halves of the first and last prints... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6983524 | Method of attaching canvas to a frame A canvas framing system and method for attaching canvas to an extruded aluminum frame to achieve a taut mount painting surface, including forming the frame of aluminum material, rounding selected corners and edges of the frame, temporarily securing a first portion o... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6962016 | Picture frame and hanger A picture frame and hanger bar together provide a picture hanging system that requires a single hanger bar in addition to the picture frame itself. The picture frame hanger has a wall mounting surface that during use is affixed to the wall or other vertical surface ... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6951069 | Method and apparatus for framing of objects A framing system for dependently supporting an object generally comprises a plurality of frame elements for perimetrically engaging the object to be framed and a plurality of securing members. The frame elements are defined one from another by a plurality of interio... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6907686 | Portable framing gallery A portable model picture framing gallery comprising an easily carried box containing multiple image cards, multiple mat cards, one or more transparent protective covers, and multiple frame cards. The image cards contain preselected representations of artwork images ... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6905770 | Fade protector A method of protecting a glazed frame mounted document from the ravages of light and a fade protector therefore, the protector comprising a transparent UV absorbing polymeric film layer, preferably PET, having a thickness such that the film in use remains substantia... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6892487 | Perforated metal picture frame and hanging system A picture frame and hanging system for hanging and displaying fine art and documents in a level and secure fashion by means of a perforated metal frame covered in acrylic glass with a length and a width and a metal or acrylic C-Rail with a length and a width connect... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6820360 | Picture frame with a stepped substrate wall holding a decorative cover on the frame A picture frame includes a frame with a decorative cover thereon. The frame has an opening through which a picture can be viewed and the cover extends from a top of the frame and around an interior edge of the opening to a bottom of the frame. The picture frame has ... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6742809 | Photo album constructed from a strip of images A photo album is disclosed, made from a unitary strip of image bearing media having images printed in a pre-determined sequence. A plurality of pages is formed by folding the image media strip between the images into accordion folds and adhering the folds together s... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6653931 | Picture frame or doorbell having warning function A picture frame or a doorbell having warning function includes a main body consisting of a front housing, a rear housing and a transparent plate for placing photos or pictures. The main body is provided with a sensor hole, a speaker, an electronic control... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6390714 | Customizable album leaves with changeable backgrounds A customizable leaf for retaining visual material includes a first assembly and a second assembly. Each of the assemblies includes a front sheet and a back sheet attached together to form a margin and an accessible pocket. The sheets are made from an opti... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6305714 | Folder with framed windows and method of manufacturing thereof A folder having framed windows featuring a first panel, a second panel and a spine panel disposed between the covers. A pocket panel secured to the holder providing framed windows in substantial alignment with the front cover and the spine such that a she... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6209924 | Aesthetically pleasing greeting card An aesthetically pleasing greeting card having a light transmitting carrier with a scene printed on both sides of the front cover thereof inserted and adhered between two substantially equal sized folded over sections with substantially equal sized cutout... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6124953 | Wallpaper construction having a holographic border A decorative construction 10 for attachment to a vertical surface wherein the decorative construction 10 includes a main image unit 11 comprising a generally elongated rectangular sheet of decorative paper 20 and a plurality of holographic image units 12 ... | 09/26/2000 |
| 5819458 | Reinforced picture frame moulding A length of picture frame moulding which includes an elongate member extending the length of the picture frame moulding. An element is carried longitudinally by the elongate member for reinforcing the elongate member against bending.... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5783005 | Method for presenting a picture A method is provided for producing a composite work from a single two-dimensional work having an image thereon. A flat backing member is provided having generally the same shape and size as the two-dimensional work. The work and the backing member are bon... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5609252 | Photograph display and storage tray system A display and storage tray for a stack of photographs, card-like objects or the like, includes a housing, a retaining member, a plurality of slots, at least one guiding member and a lifting member. The housing has an interior that forms a recess that is a... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5546685 | Display apparatus for desired items with easy exchange of desired items, and with protection from ultra-violet light A display system for items, the system featuring easy substitution of a second group of items for a first group of items is provided. A display assembly has a frame, a mat, a retainer for the items, and a backing board. Pins inserted through holes anchor ... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5543190 | Album containing pads of two-side coated repositionable tapes An album comprising more than two pages, said album having a stack of sheets attached thereto, at least some of said sheets being removable from said stack and having repositionable adhesive on both sides of said sheets which are removable.... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5515628 | Fire-resistant jacket for use in a method of framing a picture A protective jacket for use in a method of framing a picture. The jacket is designed to fit within the existing frame of the picture, allowing the picture to be viewed under near optimal conditions whilst affording protection against fire or impact damage... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5266366 | Frames constructed of polymeric marble Frames for displaying articles are made of polymeric marble comprised of a matrix forming amount of a resin composition and a filler to provide a marbleized appearance.... | 11/30/1993 |
| 4709495 | Separator means for framelike devices The present arrangement provides a clear separator or separators to be used with a framelike device to display pictures, diplomas, crewel work and other displayable items. Each of the clear separators a clear separators has three dimenions. Along length a... | 12/01/1987 |
| 4489512 | Article for forming a picture frame Article for forming picture frames and molding and the picture frame and molding made thereby, wherein the picture frame molding includes a fusible strip running the entire length thereof and wherein the abutting sections of molding at the corners of the ... | 12/25/1984 |
| 4462176 | Article for forming a picture frame Article for forming picture frames and molding and the picture frame and molding made thereby, wherein the picture frame molding includes a fusible strip running the entire length thereof and wherein the abutting sections of molding at the corners of the ... | 07/31/1984 |
| 4443960 | Frame straightening and supporting device A framing device which includes a plurality of adjustable arms to tension the frame by pressing against the inner surfaces at each of the corner points and with each arm also being adjustable about a transverse plane.... | 04/24/1984 |
| 4391054 | Method, apparatus and article for forming a picture frame Method and apparatus and article for forming picture frames and molding and the picture frame and molding made thereby, wherein the picture frame molding includes a fusible strip running the entire length thereof and wherein the abutting sections of moldi... | 07/05/1983 |
| 4224091 | Method of producing corners in channel material using ultrasonic energy A method of producing a corner in thermoplastic flexible channel material having a base portion and at least one leg comprises flattening the leg portion outwardly while folding the material with a "U" bend upon itself to provide an overlapped base and le... | 09/23/1980 |
| 4138515 | Geometric iridescent image A geometric image comprising both a nonreflective material and a metalized plastic film capable of dispersing visible light into its component colors, which colors may change relative to the angle of the light being dispersed and reflected back to the vie... | 02/06/1979 |
| 4111425 | Jigsaw puzzle holder and display apparatus A jigsaw puzzle holder and display apparatus which permits easy organization and construction of a puzzle, and a manner of displaying the puzzle even if only partially complete.... | 09/05/1978 |