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"It is my heart-warmed and world-embracing Christmas hope and aspiration that all of us, the high, the low, the rich, the poor, the admired, the despised, the loved, the hated, the civilized, the savage (every man and brother of us all throughout the whole earth), may eventually be gathered together in a heaven of everlasting rest and peace and bliss, except the inventor of the telephone. "
Mark Twain ; Christmas greetings, 1890
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7654026 | Snap frame graphic display arrangement An elongated extruded snap frame member for biasedly removably capturing a display graphic for support and display thereof. The frame member comprises an elongated extruded frame receiving panel, an elongated strip of securement material applied to the frame panel a... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7530190 | Display frame adjustable divider A display frame having a divider for subdividing the display area. The display frame includes a plurality of frame sections forming a rectangular perimeter around a backing member. A divider is selectively located within the display area and releasbly secured by cla... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7370448 | Snap frame display assembly A snap frame assembly for engagably supporting a one or double sided planar display panel, comprising an elongated extruded carrier frame having an elongated housing with a central opening therein, an elongated extruded front plate slidably mounted on an elongated r... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7311131 | Rolling mechanism for window blind A rolling mechanism includes a base frame fastened to a top side of a window and having a coupling flange, a roller rotatably mounted below the base frame for stationary rotation and having a locating groove on its periphery, and at least one constraint member havin... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7287781 | Interactive sports calendar The present invention 10 discloses an interactive sports season team-tracking poster for a sports fan's favorite team. The invention is a calendar-like chart for a sports season displaying a predetermined time period by day 20 having a postable element... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7076899 | Extruded grip frame arrangement An extruded snap frame panel arrangement assembly for the biased pinching of a display panel therewithin. The arrangement includes an elongated back frame plate, a front frame plate and an elongated S-shaped double curved snap plate integrally co-extruded with the b... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7069682 | Quick change picture frame 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 remov... | 07/04/2006 |
| 6968641 | Snap-together poster frame system A snap-together poster frame includes a plurality of edge supports, each comprising a plurality of segments having a slotted, channel-shaped cross-sectional profile to define a single opening having an unobstructed mouth for receiving an edge of a poster board. The ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6880280 | Snap frame arrangement An extruded snap frame panel arrangement assembly for the biased pinching of a display panel therewithin. The arrangement includes an elongated back frame plate, a front frame plate and a curved snap plate integrally co-extruded with the back plate and front plate, ... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6854915 | Window view binder cover A binder for papers, photographs, or other sheet-like materials is provided with a cover having one or more window openings defined therein. A flat, transparent protective sheet is located in contact with the inside surface of the binder cover and a backing sheet ov... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6729057 | Handy encasement A handy encasement for sign or advertisement board is essentially sustained with a couple of transverse skeletons and a couple of longitudinal skeletons. The transverse or longitudinal skeletons are equipped with a base and an upper lid combined together so as to en... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6678982 | Extruded grip assembly with spring A multiple component gripper extrusion for the gripping support of a poster display arrangement. The gripped extrusion comprises an elongated extruded back panel having a front face, a back face, a lower edge and an upper edge. An elongated extruded front... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6560847 | Method for bill-posting and system adapted for said method The present invention relates to a method of placarding which is characterized in that at least one sheet (1, 1b), preferably of corrugated cardboard, is provided with printed matter on at least one side. It is thereafter provided with at least one score/... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6553705 | Changeable frame A changeable frame for supporting flat surfaced items such as pictures, posters, placards or the like, is provided, which includes a plurality of frame border strips which collectively form the border of the changeable frame. Each frame border strip inclu... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6233859 | Display holder A frame element assembly suitable for forming the frame of a display holder, the frame element assembly having a base portion and a retaining leaf, the retaining leaf being pivotally mounted with respect to the base portion, the retaining leaf being held ... | 05/22/2001 |
| 5976663 | Bulletin board accessories and accessory attaching mechanism A message board comprising a bulletin board fixedly mounted on a backing of heavy cardboard or other substrate, and an optional dry-erase laminate fixedly mounted onto the bulletin board. A frame is fixedly secured to the edges of the bulletin board and b... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5950343 | Method for assembling poster frame with non-sliding spring mechanism A method of assembling a poster frame made from a plurality of frame sections, each frame section having a base member and cover member rotatably fastened together. One or more flat metal spring biasing members having a first opposed pair of smooth edges ... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5930928 | Front-loading poster frame device A front-loading poster display device with a plurality of poster frame sections positioned around and connected to a backing member. Each of the frame sections have a base member affixed to the backing member and a spring-biased cover member rotatably att... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5926986 | Non-sliding spring mechanism for poster frames A non-sliding spring mechanism for picture and poster frames. A flat metal spring biasing member having a pair of opposed sawtooth or irregular edges is positioned between a rotating cover member and a stationary base member in each section of the frame d... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5928756 | Bulletin board accessories and accessory attaching mechanism A message board comprising a bulletin board fixedly mounted on a backing of heavy cardboard or other substrate, and an optional dry-erase laminate fixedly mounted onto the bulletin board. A frame is fixedly secured to the edges of the bulletin board and b... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5815971 | Poster frame with moisture seal A poster display device for holding and displaying posters and advertising materials, particular in outdoor environments. A plurality of frame sections are positioned around the periphery of a backing member. The frame sections have rotating cover members... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5735069 | Frame assembly A frame assembly has a backing board and elongate frame members positioned end-to-end around the periphery of the backing board. Each frame number has an edge member, with a pair of limbs positioned on opposite sides of the edge of the backing board, and ... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5732496 | Sign frame with improved corner devices A corner member for a front-loading poster or picture frame is disclosed. The corner members are assembled between adjacent frame sections which have rotating cover members hingedly attached to base members. One or more raised protrusions or ridges are pr... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5711057 | Clamping apparatus having snap-fitting pivot structure and method A clamp apparatus including a support member and a clamping arm member detachably and hingeally secured to the support member. The support member includes a first mating member of a hinge mechanism and the clamping am member includes a second mating membe... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5658635 | Bulletin board and accessory attaching mechanism A message board comprising a bulletin board fixedly mounted on a backing of heavy cardboard or other substrate, and an optional dry-erase laminate fixedly mounted onto the bulletin board. A frame is fixedly secured to the edges of the bulletin board and b... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5608980 | Tamper-resistant display holder A tamper-resistant display holder is responsive to the selective application of an external magnetic field. The display holder includes at least one frame section having an elongated front member and an elongated back member which are adapted to be interc... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5596829 | Picture frame device A picture frame device which allows the framing straight members to be removed from the front of the frame device by pivotally rotating the corner joints and has a space formed in a container installed behind the exhibit or the exhibit held between holdin... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5343643 | Collapsible border assembly A collapsible border assembly (1) for a picture, clip-frame, mirror, glass pane or other object (2), comprises a plurality of corner pieces (3), adapted for detachable engagement with corners of the object (2), and a number of elastic elements (4,5) inter... | 09/06/1994 |
| 5307575 | Frame corner assembly A front-loading poster frame assembly is disclosed with molded corner frame members positioned between adjacent frame sections. The corner frame members securely attach together the base portions of adjacent frame sections. The cover portions are mitered ... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5279056 | Frame A frame, including a plurality of frame elements 1 and at least one connecting corner element 5 on which the frame elements 1 are mounted in intersected relation, is provided to form a readily accessed enclosure to accommodate therein an article, a glass ... | 01/18/1994 |
| 5255458 | Three-dimensional picture corners Injection molded corners for framing pictures are designed to be attached to each corner of a picture and operate as both a hanger for a picture, as well as a means of providing a three-dimensional effect by holding the picture away from a supporting wall... | 10/26/1993 |
| 5058298 | Rear-loaded picture frame side member There is disclosed a picture frame comprising a plurality of rebated side frame members at least one of which is provided with a part hingedly connected thereto, and movable between a first position in which it lies outside the rebate and a second positio... | 10/22/1991 |
| 4986013 | Poster frame A frame for a poster and the like, includes at least one edge support for an edge of the poster, having an inverted generally T-shaped back plate having a base leg and an upstanding leg disposed generally normally to the base leg and having a first end in... | 01/22/1991 |
| 4958458 | Poster display device with longitudinal retention of frame sections by inserts An improved poster frame and display holder for replaceable posters and similar advertising material is disclosed. The sides of the frame include sets of interconnected, and preferably pivotably engaged, extruded metal, molded plastic, or other front and ... | 09/25/1990 |
| 4937959 | Poster display device with longitudinal retention of frame sections An improved poster frame and display holder for replaceable posters and similar advertising material is disclosed. The sides of the frame include sets of pivotably engaged extruded metal, molded plastic, or other front and back frame members. Improved lea... | 07/03/1990 |
| 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 |
| 4821438 | Universal picture support assembly having glass retaining clips A support assembly for facilitating the hanging or display of a picture, preferably provided in the form of an unassembled kit, includes a plurality of separate relatively rigid elongate channel-like grid members preferably identical in construction and a... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4805325 | Clip-frame type device for displaying a document The device is of the clip-frame type designed to display a document in the form of a text or picture. It comprises spring clips designed to hold the edge of the document against a rigid plane support by means of claws. Each clip is rivetted to the support... | 02/21/1989 |
| 4782610 | Display assembly with illumination system The present invention provides an assembly for displaying a sign, including a sign frame and one or more lights disposed on the frame, with each light including one or more electrical conductors for conducting electric current thereto from an electric pow... | 11/08/1988 |
| 4756107 | Display retention and tensioning frame A preferred sign frame and poster display device holds a sign or poster securely on all edges and allows for expansion and contraction of the sign. The sign frame and poster display device preferably includes a plurality of elongated frame sections, each ... | 07/12/1988 |
