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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7490427 | Display easel, device and method A display easel is provided having a base or first panel which includes a horizontal supporting tab and a vertical restraining tab spaced in vertical relation to the supporting tab. The horizontal supporting tab has a first hinge that enables movement of the support... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7320554 | Tuckable cover for a document storage device A document storage device configured to receive a title sheet. The document storage device including a cover having a cover lip and a cover sheet coupled to the cover. The cover sheet is movable between an open position and a closed position such that when the cover... | 01/22/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7254912 | Combination post card picture display A combination postcard picture display is disclosed. The combination postcard picture display includes a postcard panel typically having a photograph or image, a display stand cutout which is detachable from the postcard panel, and a self-supporting display stand wh... | 08/14/2007 |
| 6643967 | Display device A display device for displaying a generally planar artwork display member such as a photograph or the like. The display device includes a foldable enclosure member which, when folded forms a structurally sound, frame-like assembly that substantially enclo... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6557810 | Adjustable strut hinge assembly for picture frames A hinge assembly for adjustably connecting a picture frame strut to a picture frame back includes a mounting plate having length and a width. A first fastener, such as rosettes, are provided on the mounting plate for affixing it to the picture frame back.... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6339890 | Multiple position easel mat A multiple position easel mat or frame for photographs and the like includes a frame portion having one or more openings and a pocket which receives photographs, pictorial or printed material having configurations generally corresponding to the size and s... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6338216 | Interlocking crossbar easel An improved artist and display easel that is secured from the top by use of a crossbar that interlocks with the easel to firmly hold a standard canvas or display up to twenty-four inches in height. The easel is preferably made of a flexible material so th... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6163998 | Backing and support assembly for a decorative element A one-piece backing and support assembly, for use in mounting photographs and the like, includes a flat backing panel having an elongate support leg partly cut out from the panel, and two stays on either side of the leg, also partly cut out from the panel... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6082033 | Picture framed postcard A postcard (2) having a frame (4) attached to a perimeter of one side of the postcard (2) and adapted to receive a photograph (or picture) such that the photograph (or picture) is securely retained between the frame (4) and postcard (2). A transparent pro... | 07/04/2000 |
| 5787627 | Soft, pliable picture frame and method of framing a picture A picture frame and frame assembly are provided which preferably includes a transparent sheet defining picture covering, a picture positionally aligned adjacent the picture covering for viewing therethrough, and a backing sheet member positioned to underl... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5740957 | Frame and mailer for photographs Photograph framing and mailing device and blank sheet for forming the device are disclosed. When assembled, the device includes panels that frame a photograph, panels that enclose a photograph for delivery purposes, and panels that support a photograph an... | 04/21/1998 |
| 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 |
| 5056250 | Stackable easel A self-standing placard adapted to bear a message on its front side. The placard comprises a curvable member fastened at one end to the back side of the placard at an acute angle, and a stiff, spacing member connected with reinforcement to the other end o... | 10/15/1991 |
| 4856213 | Combination picture frame and video cassette holder A combination picture frame and video cassette holder comprising a picture frame having a video cassette holder mounted on the rearward side thereof.... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4835891 | Molded sheet holding clamps and frames A one-piece, elongated, molded plastic clamp member for forming poster and picture frames or other sheet holders has a base portion, rigid outer, front and inner wall portions connected to a lateral edge of the base portion by a web type hinge, and one or... | 06/06/1989 |
| 4780975 | Self mailer with easel A combined mailer and easel-type display frame is formed from a planar blank and comprises first and second overlying panels defining a picture-receiving and displaying pocket. A third panel integral with the lower panel along a fold line coextensive with... | 11/01/1988 |
| 4531316 | Frame for photographs, visual displays, and three-dimensional objects An economical frame and protector for photographs, visual displays, and three-dimensional objects, also useable as an envelope for mailing: for the purposes of protecting, framing, and storing the photograph while eliminating the weight of unnecessary wra... | 07/30/1985 |
| 4366636 | Double pocket easel envelope A double pocket easel envelope for displaying simultaneously two items includes two panel members foldable along a medial hinge line with each panel member having a top and bottom wall connected at envelope side edges and a common end edge to form a conti... | 01/04/1983 |
| 4033060 | Picture frame construction A low cost picture frame construction particularly adapted for displaying photographic prints and the like of standard sizes upon a wall or other vertical surface in such manner that the print is spaced a substantial distance from said surface to provide ... | 07/05/1977 |
| 4024656 | Greeting card calendar A greeting card-calendar comprises a single folded sheet of card stock forming a front panel or cover over a back panel. The fold is on the vertical side of the card and the front panel is made to be manually removable from the back panel as by the fold b... | 05/24/1977 |