Patents by Inventor Ronald M. Nolan

Ronald M. Nolan 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).

  • Combination tray and picture frame apparatus
    Patent number: 4170303
    Abstract: A tray convertable to a picture frame designed specifically for the display of a plurality of baseball cards, photographs, or the like is disclosed. Included is a frame portion including top, bottom, and side struts and one or more vertical and horizontal struts, such that window openings are defined within the frame portion thereby. Inserts are removably or permanently formed in one or more said window openings by means for affixing said inserts to adjacent struts. Elongated slots are further defined for each window opening so that a card or the like can be seated therein in front of said inserts, or when said inserts have been removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 9, 1979
    Inventor: Ronald M. Nolan
  • Picture frame apparatus
    Patent number: 4094085
    Abstract: A picture frame for displaying a plurality of baseball cards, photographs, or the like is disclosed. Included is a frame portion including top, bottom, and side struts and one or more vertical and horizontal struts, such that window openings are defined within the frame portion thereby. Elongated slots are defined for each window so that a card or the like can be seated therein. A hanger means is further provided, including a mounting plate with hooks attached thereto, such that the frame portion will mate therewith to removably affix the frame portion to a wall or other structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1978
    Inventor: Ronald M. Nolan, Jr.