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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8109022 | Device having a stand with ejection mechanism A device includes a housing defining a first opening, and a casing fixed within the housing defining a second opening opposite to the first opening. The device also includes a sliding member slidably received in the casing, and a stand pivotally connected to the sli... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8079166 | Support assembly and digital photo frame using the same A support assembly for a digital photo frame is provided. The support assembly comprises a base member, a pivot member, a support arm, a positioning structure, and a an elastic member. The base member comprises two side walls spaced from each other. The support arm ... | 12/20/2011 |
| 7484326 | Display apparatus A display apparatus (1) includes: a plate-like display apparatus main body (2); a leg portion (3) whose upper end is rotatably connected to a rear surface (6) of the display apparatus main body (2) and whose lower end is opened to ... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7415786 | Greeting and announcement cards with integrated picture mailer and frame A greeting or announcement card includes integrated picture mailer and frame. An illustrative embodiment of the card is made by die cutting thick paper stock. The card includes front and back portions disposed side-by-side, and a middle portion disposed under the ba... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7301759 | Portable electronic product with a bracket A bracket assembly for a portable unit. The assembly is pivotally mounted to the back of the unit and includes a frame member secured to the pivotally mounted member. A cover assembly is releasably secured to the frame member and can be moved to various positions wi... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7284739 | Stand for albums, scrapbooks and the like The present invention provides a stand for albums, scrapbooks and the like which is simple and compact causing no trouble to a user. Means for fixing an attaching portion of a stand capable to bend through a fold line to a back cover of an album, a scrapbook or the ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7249739 | Display stand A display stand comprises a connecting seat and supporting plate. A vertical guiding slot is disposed on said connecting seat. A rack and a control section are installed respectively at the two flank sides of the vertical guiding slot, in which the control section h... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7147196 | Devices and method for hanging a display board Devices for hanging a display board frame wherein a first bracket is mounted on a wall and has a hook on one end supportingly engaging a channel on a corresponding first edge of a display board frame and a second cooperating bracket having a slotted portion is slidi... | 12/12/2006 |
| 6913116 | Vehicle drip tray and pet waste pan The present invention provides a roll-edge stamped metal drip tray with a wire retaining bar hinged at one end and secured at another end by a locking slot. The wire retaining bar holds an absorbent material in the drip pan. The wire retaining bar may be provided at... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6832446 | Self-leveling & convertable pictures Pictures and picture backs are improved with the use of an easel back that is fashioned to be a double hook for hanging the picture on a wall. The double loop hanging system described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,405,466 is improved with the use of this device. The easel flap... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6779286 | Convertible multi-position panel display system A panel display system comprises three separate, flat display panels, each with surfaces allowing for the easy, temporary attachment and ready removal of photographs, brochures, documents, visual aids or the like. One side of one of the panels is rotatably connected... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6751899 | Molded plastic unibody display frame 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 fra... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6694656 | Frame system for object display A frame system for object display includes a main frame with a frame face defining an opening for viewing a display object, a peripheral wall projecting away from the frame face and having first and second opposed segments, the segments formed with first ... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6645031 | Playboard with collapsing easel A children's playboard of the type comprising a backing having a front surface of a cloth material for adhering figurines thereto and a back surface is disclosed. The children's playboard has a support structure. The support structure is fixedly attached ... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6612061 | Fold-a-frame A picture frame includes a flat sheet having opposite front and back sides and partitioned into top and bottom pages. The bottom page includes a picture site, and the top page includes a border. The border is sized to frame the picture site upon folding t... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6505738 | CD package A CD package comprising a case with an indentation, formed with fold lines and cut lines to fold out a brace and a hitch, whereby bracing the case, or hanging the case. The CD package can be reused to be a photo frame.... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6282827 | Picture frame and stand therefor A stand for a picture frame has a leg is provided which can support the frame in a generally upright position. The stand comprises a bracket coupled to the rear of the frame and the leg is receivable by the bracket in either of a first orientation, in whi... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6003260 | Photograph frame assembly with a rotatable supporting member A photograph frame assembly includes a rectangular photograph frame, a rectangular back plate secured to the photograph frame, and a supporting member which is retained on the back plate by a retainer. The retainer extends through the back plate to couple... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5933996 | Photograph frame assembly with a slidable and rotatable supporting member A photograph frame assembly includes a photograph frame, a back plate secured to the photograph frame, and a supporting member which is retained on the back plate by a retainer. The back plate has three interconnected sides which are arranged as a U-shape... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5836565 | Supporting device for a picture frame A supporting device for a picture frame comprises a mount adapted to be securely attached to a picture frame back and a support piece. The mount has one or more pairs of opposite sides defined on a periphery thereof. The support piece is selectably receiv... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5822897 | Combination greeting card photograph frame and envelope A self-contained, built-in and reversible greeting, letter and/or photograph frame with cover, all suitable for mailing as an all-in-one unit, thereby eliminating the need for a separate envelope. In addition, when the unit is reversed upon itself and fas... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5784817 | Picture holder and ornamental frame A picture holder and frame having a graphical image applied to a flat front surface and having a photo recess in the front surface sized to accept a photograph. The graphical image on the front surface provides an ornamental design, and the perimeter edge... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5575094 | Greeting card and picture frame combination A greeting card and picture frame combination (10) that consist of a greeting card (12) and a picture frame assembly (50). The card includes a front cover (14) having a front surface (16) that includes indicia (20) and a foldable back section (22). The pi... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5570526 | Picture frame stand clip A clip (12) for a picture frame assembly (10) includes a first and second leg (20,22) made from a spring steel. One leg has a Velcro fastener (26,30) for connection with a rear of the frame section and the other leg (22) has a catch (35) that laterally en... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5524370 | System for attaching a backing plate to a picture frame structure A system for attaching a backing plate to a picture frame structure includes at least one clip releasably attached to the edge of the backing plate, the clip having a member which extends outwardly from the clip along substantially the same plane as the b... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5335433 | Decorative framing border or enclosure device A decorative framing border or enclosure device is described. The border or enclosure device contains transparent polymer or copolymer outer framing members positioned along at least one peripheral edge of a base framing member. The composition of the bas... | 08/09/1994 |
| 5291635 | Device for limiting the set-up angle between two planar components The device serves to delimit a set-up angle between two planar components which are connected with one another by means of a hinge (1, 2), for example between the picture cover (3) of a picture frame and a supporting base (4). The device is characterized ... | 03/08/1994 |
| 5253440 | Structure of a picture frame A picture frame comprises a molded frame member having a generally planar rear surface, a rectangular rear backing plate, and an elongate support. A generally rectangular housing recess on the rear surface defines an inner land, the inner periphery of whi... | 10/19/1993 |
| 5197213 | Decorative framing border or enclosure device A decorative framing border or enclosure device is described. The border or enclosure device contains transparent polymer or copolymer outer framing members positioned along the peripheral edges of a base framing member. The composition of the base framin... | 03/30/1993 |
| 5020251 | Multi-level holder of sheet materials A bi-partite holder supportably displays multiple photographs in a multi-planar arrangement, and includes multi-level backing and cover members between which the photographs are clampingly held for display.... | 06/04/1991 |
| 4878266 | Easel hinge An easel hinge made of a sheet of material having an outer portion with two leg sections joined by a hinge support section. A central portion of the sheet is disposed between the leg sections and interconnected with the hinge support section by bendable h... | 11/07/1989 |
| 4777746 | Prepackaged picture mount and mat for standard sized photographic pictures A laminated mount for standard sized photographs including a backboard covered on one surface thereof with a mounting adhesive, to which mounting adhesive are secured two concentrically aligned release sheets, and a separate photographic mat. The backboar... | 10/18/1988 |
| 4742629 | Picture frame An easy to assemble picture frame is formed of double sheet material. The double sheet material has two parallel sheets with spacers forming parallel channels between the sheets. The material is die cut, and the material can be cut except for one sheet to... | 05/10/1988 |
| 4365431 | Copy holder A copy holder which simultaneously positions and supports a first relatively loose display and a second relatively fixed display in a manner so that the displays does not interfere with each other. A rigid support member defines a flat display panel, a pa... | 12/28/1982 |
| 4296561 | Picture frame having integral latching means The disclosure concerns a picture frame including an inflexible planar base and a flexible cover comprised of clear synthetic resinous material. The cover may be printed or have a layer applied on a surface thereof to form a border. The cover is provided ... | 10/27/1981 |
| 4245416 | Picture mount A molded picture mount comprising a rigid frame defining a window opening of predetermined configuration, a support attached to the back of the frame defining a pocket behind the window opening closed at the bottom and sides and open at the top and a leg ... | 01/20/1981 |
| 4184278 | Combination mirror and display device A combination mirror and display device for displaying photographs and the like. The device comprises a display unit reversably mounted on a rigid planar support member adapted to sit on a desk, credenza, dressing table or the like in a free standing conf... | 01/22/1980 |
| 4117614 | Adjustable picture frames An adjustable picture frame assembly kit consisting of four frame legs, a front transparent panel, a rear panel, an easel and a tube of plastic glue. Each of the frame legs is in the form of a rectangular corner section, with two of the frame legs shaped ... | 10/03/1978 |
| 3938772 | Folding display easel Folding display easel for supporting documents for easy viewing. Easel has a center panel with upper and lower flanges, two inner panels slidingly engaging the flanges, and two outer panels hinged to outer edges of respective inner panels. Inner panels en... | 02/17/1976 |
