Card – picture – or sign exhibiting – Picture frame – Knockdown or set-up type
Reexamination Certificate
1998-12-08
2001-04-10
Silbermann, Joanne (Department: 3628)
Card, picture, or sign exhibiting
Picture frame
Knockdown or set-up type
Reexamination Certificate
active
06212811
ABSTRACT:
TECHNICAL FIELD
This invention relates generally to picture frames.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Picture frames have existed for many years. Today's picture frames typically include a generally low profile, rectangular frame mounted about a rectangular sheet of glass. While the frame may be constructed of a variety of material with hundreds of potential colors, the basic design can be quite mundane.
Recently, picture frames have been designed having unique shapes, as shown in U.S. Pat. Nos. Des. 339,239 and Des. 261,463. These picture frames are designed to resemble baseballs. The three dimensional aspect of these frames provide for a unique appearance. These frames however still remain static, as they are intended to be merely viewed and are not intended to be interacted with by a viewer of the framed photograph.
It thus is seen that a need remains for a picture frame which is more dynamic. It is to the provision of such that the present invention is primarily directed.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In a preferred form of the invention, a picture frame comprises a front shell and a mating rear shell. The front shell has a viewing window therein and means for supporting a picture viewable through the viewing window. The front shell is configured to include a substantially flat bottom surface and a center of gravity aligned within the bottom surface with the front shell oriented substantially upright upon its bottom surface. The rear shell is configured to include a substantially flat bottom surface and a center of gravity aligned within the bottom surface with the rear shell oriented substantially upright upon its bottom surface. The picture frame also has coupling means for coupling the front and rear shell. With this construction the front and rear shells are independently self standing in both an independent position and a coupled position.
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Best Catalog, Cover and p. 17, item M, Feb. 20, 1994.
Baker, Donelson Bearman & Caldwell
Silbermann Joanne
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