Card – picture – or sign exhibiting – Picture frame – Support
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-04
2011-10-04
Davis, Cassandra (Department: 3611)
Card, picture, or sign exhibiting
Picture frame
Support
C040S539000, C040S606010, C040S124000, CD19S090000, C248S441100, C248S473000, C248S174000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08028453
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods for displaying a card via a decorative figurine, or similar device, equipped with one or more card retention mechanisms. In one embodiment, the retention mechanisms are arranged in a V shape to allow a card placed therein to be retained in a partially open state. In another embodiment, upper projections may be included to provide further stability to the retained card. In some embodiments, the apparatus is in the form of a quadruped, the retention mechanisms are integral to or coupled to the quadruped's legs, and the upper projections are in the form of the quadruped's arms. In another embodiment, a tent-style card is held between upper and lower retention mechanisms. In another embodiment, the card is permanently adhered to the figurine.
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Chipperson Law Group
Davis Cassandra
Hold That Thought, Inc.
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