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Mat, mount, or backing

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040 - Card, picture, or sign exhibiting

040700000 - PICTURE FRAME

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Class / Patent application numberDescriptionNumber of patent applications / Date published
040768000 Mat, mount, or backing 30
20120233898ADJUSTABLE FRAMED PICTURE HANGER BACK - A picture frame having an adjustable back assembly enabling vertical, horizontal and rotary adjustment of the frame position on a wall is described. The frame back is sized to fit into a recess in the picture frame back, and includes an inner plate, an outer plate having an opening, an intermediate plate frictionally held between said inner and outer plates and slidable therebetween. The intermediate plate has an outer face and is smaller than the outer plate and larger than the outer plate opening. A first hanger member is secured to the outer face of the intermediate plate and extends outwardly through the opening. A second hanger member is attachable to a wall and can be joined to the first hanger member to mount the picture frame on the wall. The picture frame can be pushed up or down or rotated to adjust the picture frame position.09-20-2012
20120260550Depth enhancing artwork mounting base - A depth enhancing artwork mounting base wherein the size and shape of an artwork mounting face in conjunction with the size, shape, and texturing of an integrated depth enhancing face enhances the depth perception of the two dimension art work.10-18-2012
20130180141VARIABLE-THICKNESS DISPLAY DEVICE - A variable-thickness display device, which is installed in a unique frame, comprises a display panel, a back plate and a telescopic connection member arranged between the display panel and the back plate. The telescopic connection member has a first end member connecting with the display panel and a second end member connecting with the back plate. The telescopic connection member can be extended and contracted to adjust the distance between the display panel and the back plate and make the display device have different thicknesses adaptive to different dimensions of unique frames.07-18-2013
20140144056Methods and Assemblies for Displaying Images - Methods and assemblies are provided for displaying a plurality of images, which can be minor images of each other. The method includes providing a first display object having a first image on it and providing a second display object having a second image on it. The first and second images are mirror images of each other. The first and second display objects are positioned such that the images are displayed in a first mirrored registration. After doing so, the first and second display objects are repositioned such that the first and second images are displayed in a second mirrored registration. Assemblies can include at least one mount, a first display object having a first image disposed thereon, and a second display object having a second image disposed thereon, the images being minor images of each other. The first and second display objects are movably attached to the mount.05-29-2014
20140325884Image Display Apparatus - An image display apparatus (11-06-2014
20140373413Billboard with effective anti-reflection effect - An improved structure of billboard is provided with a transparent layer, an image layer, and a base layer wherein a protective film is disposed on the image layer. The protective film, being through the high-temperature and pressurized process, makes the image layer to be attached to the bottom surface of the transparent layer. Next, the non-transparent and non-reflective base layer is placed on the bottom surface of the image layer to complete the assembly of the billboard. Therefore, just apply an adhesive layer on the bottom surface of the base layer and the billboard can be pasted on the wall or door panel. Owing to non-transparent and non-reflective characteristics, the base layer can effectively prevent shadows from appearing on the image layer to adversely affect the appearance of the image layer due to uneven paste on the adhesive layer or light irradiation on the adhesive layer.12-25-2014
20150082677METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FRAMES AND FRAME MAT BOARD DESIGN - The invention is made by creating various designs by hand or via modern software for the purpose of manufacturing frames and frame mat board designs. These designs are then transferred, either from the virtual space where they were designed or by hand, to: vinyl, paper, canvas, metal, or other material for the purpose of designing the display face of a mat board, foam board, frame molding, glass or any other material that has the purpose of being the face of a frame. The finished product is a frame product that encompasses a design by utilizing original artwork, licensed artwork, patterns, designs, photographs, or common print patterns for the creation of a unique frame molding and mat board, or any other material or medium that could be used for the purpose of being the display face of a frame.03-26-2015
20150313382Picture Frame Assembly - A frame assembly (11-05-2015
20160073797PICTURE DISPLAY AND MOUNTING - A picture mounting has: a web having a display panel which has a display surface on its front face, the display panel having a perimeter defined by a frame having a plurality of spars; each spar being made of leaves created from the web and extending from the perimeter of the display panel, each of the leaves being folded at least twice, in a rearward direction to create a spar having a polygonal cross-section; each spar having an adhesive region located on a surface of one of the leaves and by means of which a picture is adhered to the respective spar; the spars being mutually interlocking thereby to retain the spars adjacent the rear surface of the display surface and thereby to create the frame.03-17-2016
20160128496Image Display Apparatus - An image display apparatus comprising a backing panel; one of more first raised portions located on the panel, each first raised portion having an upper surface upon which is secured an image for display; and a backing support panel upon which is mounted the said backing panel, the backing support panel comprising a transparent material and having a perimeter such that the perimeter of the backing support panel extends at least to a perimeter of the backing panel.05-12-2016
040771000 Transparent holder 2
20090265972Sheet holders - A novel sheet holder either with or without a board. The sheet holder comprises a base angle plate and a holding angle plate, connected by extension springs for toggling said holding angle plate between a closed position for holding said sheet and an open position for removing said sheet. Two pegs and a rubber block with groove are installed for increasing the number of held sheets and more securely holding the mounted sheets. The present sheet holding board can be rotatably mounted to the back of a picture frame with locking feature. The sheet holder without board can be applied for holding advertisement sheet for indoor and outdoor display. Novel art hanging and control system will raise and lock the art for display, and lower it to a reachable level for display change. This art may include an art sheet, 3D art, or a computer monitor showing advertisement message. For outdoor display, a clear vinyl cover can be employed for holding an art sheet and protect it from UV radiation, rain and wind damage. A spring or weight load can be employed to maintain the art to be displayed in its uppermost position and leveled. Such spring and weight load can also be used in a flagpole for such benefit.10-29-2009
20150027018PROTECTIVE CERTIFICATE PACKAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A protective certificate cover system and method of manufacture thereof is provided having a certificate or diploma, a protective cover having two panels, a cover aperture formed in one panel configured to be aligned with a printed name area on the certificate when the certificate is closed within the cover. An envelope has a viewing window so the printed name area is visible when the closed cover containing the certificate is inserted into the envelope. A transparent sleeve is provided permitting the envelope containing the cover to be shrink wrapped and sealed.01-29-2015
040773000 Including adhesive for securing picture 9
20080229641FABRIC ARTWORK WITH MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR NESTING IN FRAME - Framed fabric artwork features an artwork canvas with an artwork body having a first set of tabs and an orthogonal second set of tabs wherein the rectangular artwork body has a back surface configured to be attached to a first composite backing structure. The first set of tabs is folded beneath the first composite backing structure and adhered to it. A second composite backing structure is configured to be attached to a lower side of the first set of tabs and the second set of tabs is folded beneath the second composite backing structure and adhered to it. A third composite backing structure is adhered to the lower side of the second set of tabs and also joined to the artwork body which, in turn, is nested in a unitary frame with a rectangular well with upright walls at an outer periphery. The outer periphery of the frame may have bosses adaptable for jewelry uses.09-25-2008
20090119966Display having adhesive structure - A display having adhesive structure includes a display body and an adhesive layer. The display body includes a display screen and a frame. The frame includes a front opening, a front external surface, and a side external surface. The display screen is arranged inside the frame and corresponds to the front opening of the frame. The adhesive layer is formed on at least one of the front external surface and the side external surface of the frame. The frame of the display body is sticky and can be adhered thereto, repeatedly, notepaper or stationery. Besides, the adhesive area of the frame, as a whole, is greater than that of normal pressure sensitive adhesive, therefore, the frame has a stickier adherence and that the notepaper or stationery would not be loosened off easily.05-14-2009
20120297653IMAGE DISPLAY, METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING SAME, AND PRINTING SUBSTRATE FOR USE THEREWITH - An image display including an image substrate and a support structure. The image substrate has an image printed on a first surface. The support structure can include a front sheet, a back sheet and a plurality of side strips secured between the front sheet and the back sheet for forming a closed support structure. An internal support can be provided in an internal cavity of the support structure for enhancing the rigidity of the support structure. The image substrate can be adhered to an external surface of the front sheet so that the front sheet forms a rigid backing for the image substrate. A variety of image substrates are provided.11-29-2012
20130000169MOUNT FOR ARTWORK - An image mounting system that comprises a mounting element and an image carrying element. The mounting element is a blank of foldable material with a substantially main portion that has at least one foldable extension to provide, in use, a three-dimensional mounting structure. An image carrying element that is larger than the main portion and is adhered to the main portion of the blank such that the image carrying element extends onto at least one foldable extension of the main portion.01-03-2013
20130014415MOUNT FOR DISPLAY ITEMAANM Morrish; MarkAACI PowysAACO GBAAGP Morrish; Mark Powys GBAANM Morrish; JohnAACI PowysAACO GBAAGP Morrish; John Powys GB - A mounting system for receiving a display item for display, comprising a display item receiving surface for receiving an item to be displayed, a release layer arranged on the receiving surface including first and second adjacent foldable portions arranged in a first configuration, and an adhesive layer interposed between the receiving surface and the release layer, wherein, when arranged in a second configuration, the first and second portions expose a first region of the adhesive layer and define a mounting support for the display item.01-17-2013
20130055609IMAGE DISPLAY - An image display including an image substrate and a support structure. The image substrate has an image printed on a first surface. The support structure can include a front sheet, a back sheet and a plurality of side strips secured between the front sheet and the back sheet for forming a closed support structure. An internal support can be provided in an internal cavity of the support structure for enhancing the rigidity of the support structure. The image substrate can be adhered to an external surface of the front sheet so that the front sheet forms a rigid backing for the image substrate. A variety of image substrates are provided.03-07-2013
20130167418Photo framing template and mounting bracket assembly - This invention relates to the general field of photo mounting, and more specifically toward a template and mounting assembly that can be used to effectively mount a photograph. The template has a basic design of a hard surface bordered by four open sections, which can be universally applied to a variety of different sizes and configurations of photographs. The mounting assembly includes four brackets that form the underlying frame of the mounted photograph.07-04-2013
20130263488DISPLAY DEVICE AND ASSEMBLY METHOD THEREOF - A display device includes a frame, an adhesive tape, a curing adhesive and a display panel. The frame has a top surface, an inner surface and an outer surface. The top surface is connected between the inner surface and the outer surface. The top surface has a first adhesive region and a second adhesive region which are adjacent to each other. The first adhesive region is located between the inner surface and the second adhesive region. The adhesive tape is adhered to the first adhesive region. The display panel is adhered to the top surface of the frame by the adhesive tape. The curing adhesive is adhered to at least one side surface of the display panel, the second adhesive region and the adhesive tape. A display device assembly method is also provided.10-10-2013
20160058212IMAGE DISPLAY, METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING SAME, AND PRINTING SUBSTRATE FOR USE THEREWITH - An image display including an image substrate and a support structure. The image substrate has an image printed on a first surface. The support structure can include a front sheet and a plurality of side strips extending from the front sheet. The image substrate can be adhered to an external surface of the front sheet so that the front sheet forms a rigid backing for the image substrate. A variety of image substrates are provided.03-03-2016
040774000 Foldable (e.g., for enclosing picture therein) 1
20140338242COMPOSITE BOARDS AND ART FRAMES INCLUDING THE SAME - Composite boards are disclosed herein. An example of the composite board includes a first outer layer, a second outer layer, and a middle layer positioned between the first and second outer layers. The first and second outer layers each include chemical pulped cellulose fibers and low moisture absorbing fibers. The middle layer includes the cellulose fibers and a moisture repelling agent. Also disclosed herein are art frames that include the composite boards.11-20-2014
040777000 Having structure to secure picture (e.g., tab, catch, slot, etc.) 8
20080244950Picture Frame with Quick Release Back - A picture frame assembly is provided that includes a picture frame, a window disposed in the picture frame, and a backing member for retaining a sheet form graphic piece against the window. The backing member is adapted to be quickly released from the frame to provide access to the graphic piece and reassembled to the frame for displaying the graphic piece. The backing member is assembled to the frame and disassembled from the frame by compressing a compressible section to move a tongue into a release position to clear a back rib as the backing member is moved toward the window and away from the window. The tongue is returned to a normal position in which the tongue is disposed between the front rib and the back rib to retain the graphic object within the frame.10-09-2008
20090126247Photo display panel - A one-piece panel for the display of a plurality of photos and other card-like items on a flat surface such as a refrigerator door constituted of resilient plastic sheet material into which U-shaped die cuts form numerous integral downward- and upward-pointing tabs. The tabs are made accessible for extension from their original position planar to the body of the panel by means of contiguous cutouts so that they can be used to hold in place display items whose edges are inserted under them.05-21-2009
20120060400PHOTOGRAPH RETENTION ASSEMBLY - A photograph retention assembly, for holding one or more photographs, includes a retention member that includes a pair of opposed retention fingers. The retention fingers are moveable between an open configuration to receive one or more photographs therebetween and a closed configuration to retain the one or more photographs therebetween. Each retention finger includes a corresponding arm. Movement of one arm relative to the other arm moves the fingers between the open and closed configurations. The photograph retention assembly also includes a mount member that has an engagement formation. The engagement formation is cooperable with at least one arm to selectively secure the retention member and the mount member to one another.03-15-2012
20120260551BACKBOARD WITH INTEGRATED HANGER FOR USE WITH A PICTURE FRAME OR DISPLAY CASE - A backboard for use with a display case or picture frame is formed to include an integrated hanger structure for displaying an article of clothing. The backboard includes a substrate that includes a top edge. The substrate has a first section and a second section that extends outwardly away from one edge of the first section. The second section is pivotally attached to the first section to allow at least a portion of the second section to overlie the first section. The second section includes a cross-bar that is configured to be received within and support the article of clothing to allow display thereof.10-18-2012
20140000140PHOTOGRAPH HOLDER APPARATUS01-02-2014
20150305522FRAME STRUCTURE - A frame structure includes a front plate, a middle partition and a back plate. The middle partition is mounted on the backside of the front plate and includes a first side plate portion, a second side plate portion and a third side plate portion extended in the same direction from two opposite ends of the first side plate portion respectively, a stop block protruded from an end of the second side plate portion, an opening formed between the ends of the second side plate portion and the third side plate portion and opposite to the first side plate portion, and the first, second and third side plate portions and the stop block enclose and defining a display object containing space, and a back plate covered onto the rear side of the middle partition. This structure simplifies the operation of changing a display object and improves the convenience of use.10-29-2015
040778000 Corner piece 2
20100205843User decorated photo mount - Corner mounts for decoratively releasably retaining and displaying a photo or other sheet provided with and area of adhesive on bottom of mount and top of mount. Each mount includes a top piece and a bottom piece, joined at peripheral edges forming a pocket. Adhesive is covered and protected by a sheet of protective adhesive release paper.08-19-2010
20100263251Front loading frame display arrangement - A thin, graphic support assembly comprising an elongated base rail and an elongated cover rail which come together around a board to form four sides of a frame. A spring mechanism is fully captured after the base rail and cover rail are assembled together, and the angle and position of the spring channel allows the hinge location to be at the top/outer edge of the frame. The elongated base rail and elongated cover rail can be oriented in a parallel relationship when closed for capturing a display panel or a perpendicular relationship when open for inserting or removing a display panel.10-21-2010

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