Patent · US Expired

Picture framed postcard

US6082033A · kind A · utility

6Cited by
13References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 30, 1998
Grant dateJul 4, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 30, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47G1/143
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

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 protective view window (44) is placed between the frame (4) and photograph, both the photograph and window (44) can be inserted and removed through a flap (14) formed in the postcard (2). The postcard (2) includes strut means (16) and hook means (18) formed in the postcard (2), the strut means (16) and hook means (18) adapted to hinge outwardly from the plane of the postcard (2) and engage one another to allow the fame (4) to stand on a flat surface.

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