Patents by Inventor Nickolas C. Carter

Nickolas C. Carter has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4261124
    Abstract: A frame for display and rapid removal of record album covers and the like if formed from flexible plastic material in the shape of a square planar base with a perimetric lip at the outer boarder, and inwardly extending keeper tab at the top of each lip on a portion of the lip that is separated from the remainder of the lip by a pair of grooves extending for the height of the lip above the base. At the bottom of the severed lip portion, a finger is cut from the base but remains integrally joined to the lip at its outer edge, with the severance approaching the outer edge of the base at positions offset from the grooves in the lip so that a pivot area exits between the severances and grooves to lift the finger as the keeper tab is moved outwardly, in turn flexing the lip. Four identical side pieces may be assembled to form the frame by means of interlocking dovetail joints and corner braces, and the frame is preferably attached to a common wall by an adhesive backing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1981
    Inventor: Nickolas C. Carter