US3382595A
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Inlay and overlay border picture mats
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-12-15
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Granted: 1968-05-14
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Expires: 1986-12-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Shore Frank
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:06
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/06; A47G1/0633
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
IN A READILY ADJUSTABLE PICTURE MAT THE COMBINATION OF A MAT MEMBER OF GENERALLY RECTANGULAR CONFIGURATION, SAID MAT MEMBER HAVING A FRONT AND REAR SIDE, SAID FRONT AND REAR SIDE BEING BOUNDED BY PARALLEL SIDE EDGES AND TOP AND BOTTOM EDGES, SAID MAT HAVING A CENTRAL OPENING OF RECTANGULAR CONFIGURATION, SAID MAT MEMBER BEING FORMED FROM A PLURALITY OF LAMINATIONS COMPRISING A FRONT LAYER OF RELATIVELY THIN MATERIAL WHICH MAY BE SPECIFICALLY COLORED OR TEXTURED, A CENTRAL LAYER OF RELATIVELY GREATER THICKNESS AND MADE FROM RELATIVELY CHEAP PAPER FILLER, AND A REAR LAYER OF RELATIVELY THIN SIZED PAPER, SAID MAT MEMBER HAVING A NOTCH OF RECTANGULAR CONFIGURATION EXTENDING THROUGH SAID FRONT AND CENTRAL LAYERS TO DEFINE A BORDER AREA.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
IN A READILY ADJUSTABLE PICTURE MAT THE COMBINATION OF A MAT MEMBER OF GENERALLY RECTANGULAR CONFIGURATION, SAID MAT MEMBER HAVING A FRONT AND REAR SIDE, SAID FRONT AND REAR SIDE BEING BOUNDED BY PARALLEL SIDE EDGES AND TOP AND BOTTOM EDGES, SAID MAT HAVING A CENTRAL OPENING OF RECTANGULAR CONFIGURATION, SAID MAT MEMBER BEING FORMED FROM A PLURALITY OF LAMINATIONS COMPRISING A FRONT LAYER OF RELATIVELY THIN MATERIAL WHICH MAY BE SPECIFICALLY COLORED OR TEXTURED, A CENTRAL LAYER OF RELATIVELY GREATER THICKNESS AND MADE FROM RELATIVELY CHEAP PAPER FILLER, AND A REAR LAYER OF RELATIVELY THIN SIZED PAPER, SAID MAT MEMBER HAVING A NOTCH OF RECTANGULAR CONFIGURATION EXTENDING THROUGH SAID FRONT AND CENTRAL LAYERS TO DEFINE A BORDER AREA.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-05-14 | 1971-11-13 | 1972-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-05-14 | 1975-11-13 | 1976-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-05-14 | 1979-11-13 | 1980-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |