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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7631451 | Contoured artwork A contoured framed artwork comprises a picture frame surrounding a support member. The support member is a three-dimensional support member that has a raised, carved, or contoured portion surrounding a planar portion. A two-dimensional artwork is adhered to the plan... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7441361 | Lattice network display device The present invention is a display device configured to display sheet like materials such as photos, cards, pictures, patches, and the like. It includes an external frame with a double shoulder configuration in its internal perimeter, a lattice network formed into o... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7412847 | Metal decorative article A metal decorative article includes: a first decorative member formed with a first hole pattern of through-holes, the first hole pattern having inner and outer sides, each of the through-holes extending from the outer side to the inner side, and having an outer peri... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7363739 | Display of pictures in decorative settings A decorative border affixed to a solid surface which includes a plurality of photographic display units extending in physical commonality to form the decorative border, each of the plurality of photographic display units having a pocket surrounded by a decorative su... | 04/29/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7146759 | Two-faced optional mat picture frames This invention discloses composite two faced picture, document and/or other artwork frames, each composed of two separate frames with panes permanently installed on elastomeric pads and fitted to allow pane to pane resilient contact with two sets of displayed materi... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7093403 | Frame for mounting to a premounted mirror A frame is mounted to a front surface of a previously mounted mirror so that recesses in the back side of the frame receive protruding portions of fasteners which attach the frame to a supporting structure. Guide structures are temporarily mounted to the front surfa... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7086187 | Advertising display system and method A display and an associated method of making the display are disclosed. The display is characterized by one or more partial image carriers, each having mounted thereon a partial image, and arranged at predetermined locations and orientations such that they cooperati... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7036257 | Decorative holiday picture frame cover A decorative holiday picture frame cover, for use in conjunction with an existing picture frame having a front, sides, a rear, and a border defining a window at the front. The picture frame cover has a front panel, and a stretchable rear edging. The picture frame co... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6849320 | Decorative molding/casing A decorative molding/casing for use in decorating a room or furniture as disclosed. The decorative molding/casing in general has a routed or lazered front surface establishing a front face section. The rear surface of the molding/casing is preferably milled to creat... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6832444 | Vehicle license plate cover with decorative insert A license plate cover has a transparent or translucent frame, an annular insert and an elastomeric gasket. The frame includes a periphery and an inner side for disposal adjacent to a license plate. The inner side includes an elongate annular channel near the periphe... | 12/21/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6617005 | Decorative molding/casing A decorative molding/casing for use in decorating a room or furniture as disclosed. The decorative molding/casing in general has a routed or lazered front surface establishing a front face section. The rear surface of the molding/casing is preferably mill... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6553695 | License plate frame A license plate frame (10) that includes a first horizontal section (14) having a pair of mounting tabs (22) and a second horizontal section (16) having a pair of indicia emblems (44). The-design of the frame (10) allows the frame to be attached to a vehi... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6550172 | Screen border A screen border has a plurality of chambers that are arranged around the perimeter of the border. The chambers are adapted to receive appearance-changing objects, such as image-bearing strips or decorative, three-dimensional objects, therein. Appearance-c... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6510638 | Picture frame A picture frame for supporting and displaying a photograph or other similar item includes a frame body having a plurality of individual frame members which are affixed together. The frame body is constructed of metal and is shaped to define a center openi... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6510631 | Picture frame assembly with coin holding border A picture frame assembly has a border with recesses for holding coins. The border consists of an internally mounted framing component having a plurality of circular recesses formed therein. The internal edges of the framing component are designed to sligh... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6472038 | Exchangeable decorative frame cover An exchangeable decorative frame cover is provided for decoration. The exchangeable decorative frame cover includes a frame cover made of flexible material with a shape adaptable to a solid frame, and a means for securing the frame cover on to the solid f... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6418652 | Decorative frame According to an example embodiment of the present invention, an extruded decorative frame member includes a front side opposite a back side, the front side having a substantially planar region and a retaining flange at each opposing edge of the substantia... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6402878 | Process for making a picture frame A process for making a picture frame includes the step of printing border art and registration marks on a piece of sheet material, such as paper, and marking a laser cut path on the printed sheet of material and then zone coating an adhesive onto the shee... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6395125 | Process for making a picture frame A process for making a picture frame includes the step of printing border art and registration marks on a piece of transparent sheet material, such as vinyl or polycarbonate plastic sheet material, while leaving a center window portion transparent. Then m... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6305112 | Frame for framing pictures A frame for framing pictures has frame sections each having an external side wall connecting a channel for corner brackets on the back of the frame section with a visible front surface, which extends from the side wall towards a picture element in the fra... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6231196 | Laser marking process and products The reflective backing of a mirror or other product is marked, engraved, scribed, or decorated with a laser beam to produce a decorative display assembly with a laser-enhanced image thereon. This can be accomplished by vaporizing part of the reflective ba... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6205692 | Three-dimensional decorative object A decorative object including a groove, such as a grooved border or other indicia, with a rounded apex and well-defined sidewalls, formed in the back surface of the object. The back side of the object is painted a first color and the grooved border is pai... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6163999 | Frame element for a picture frame A frame element for a picture frame includes two interconnectable supporting elements embracing the frame corners, wherein one supporting element includes upper and lower supporting members adapted to receive a frame member; the upper supporting member ha... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6108958 | Picture framing kit A kit for framing pictures providing a user with a transparent or translucent overlay that may cover a picture in order to enhance its appearance and also to protect it from inadvertent contact with destructive substances such as water. The kit may provid... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6076329 | Decorative mirror frames Decorative mirror frames, each characterized by a typically rectangular wooden frame having a pair of spaced-apart side frame members spanned by top and bottom frame members. Corner blocks overlap the junctions of the side frame members with the top and b... | 06/20/2000 |
| 5950922 | Holder for an air freshener A holder for an air freshener comprising a wall section having a perimeter, a forward facing rim disposed along the perimeter, a rearward facing rim disposed along the perimeter forming a rear space for containing the air freshener. An image may be dispos... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5916650 | Removable display cover and method A resilient monolithic plastic sheet transparent display cover is used to hold a photograph or other item next to a surface, such as the surface of a refrigerator door. The plastic sheet, such as a cling vinyl, is removably adherent to the surface chosen,... | 06/29/1999 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 5774041 | Designer chime cover A chime cover assembly (10) comprising a box-like housing for supporting the electrical components of a door chime and including a cover (12) presenting a front wall (18) and a base (14) for mounting to a wall (16). The assembly characterized by a decorat... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5753341 | Artistically stained glass copper foiled mirror and frame assembly An artistically stained glass copper-foiled mirror and frame assembly has a mirror portion and an attachable decorative bracket and an outer frame. The mirror portion can be sand blasted along the boundary thereof and the decorative bracket has a removabl... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5720123 | Depth image object/picture frame A frame that includes a depth image lenticular photograph as the frame surrounding a planar print or object of interest to the viewer. The frame can be a reflection print or a backlit transparency of a real object or a graphical creation.... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5513455 | Three dimensional matte-frame system Three dimensional Matte-Frame System comprises a blank of flexible, bendable material generally having a rectangular picture carrying body; light weight; can be stacked and packed for carrying or shipping; will not require glue, nails or any other materia... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5450702 | Decorative molding A decorative molding utilizes a tongue and groove system which produces a stable bond between a frame and covering. The frame possesses a projection which corresponds to a groove on the shell, and the two units are slidably engaged to form a connection. T... | 09/19/1995 |
| 5404663 | Decorative overlay for use in framing art work Art work matting in the form of one or more elongated overlay parts of a light weight, low density, easily cuttable matting material, such as foam polystyrene, having a bevelled edge and a layer of sheet decorative material, such as marbled paper, coverin... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5400533 | Combination attachment and decorative frame Using an elastomeric material of appropriate rigidity, a decorative frame is formed and attachment to a surface is provided by an integral adhesive strip. The cross section of the framing material reveals a decorative contour and a step which accurately l... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5392544 | Wall mounted card holder There is provided a wall mounted card holder for permanently mounting a card or photograph in addition to temporarily holding and displaying other cards, photographs and the like. The holder includes a decorative wood panel backing having a transparent, h... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5367802 | Picture frame A two piece picture frame for carrying and displaying an image carrying sheet in an inner frame, which is detachably secured to an outer frame for sheet installation and removal from the inner frame. The inner frame has corner brackets that are removably ... | 11/29/1994 |
