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System for mounting front-loaded photographs

US6742296B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 7, 2002
Grant dateJun 1, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47G2001/0677
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

System for mounting a thin flat object such as a photograph into a curvilinear recess formed in the front of a substrate, using a curvilinear decorative flexible retaining ring. The retaining ring is retained either by interference or frictional engagement with a smooth sidewall portion of the recess wall. Optionally, a transparent protective cover may be included.

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