Patents by Inventor William T. Hewitt, Jr.

William T. Hewitt, Jr. 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).

  • Picture framing method and kit
    Patent number: 4045266
    Abstract: A kit for forming a picture frame has a board member with a pattern of criss-crossed vertical and horizontal rows of holes into which are inserted pegs or nails in order to form a holding device for the component portions of the picture frame. Rubber bands are provided for retaining the component portions of the picture frame in place after the mitered corners have been glued. The board is also provided with a mat cutting portion comprising a slot in the upper portion of the board and a 45.degree. undercut portion beneath the slot to enable a cutting tool to be maneuvered so as to cut the mat at any angle between 45.degree. and 90.degree..
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1975
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1977
    Inventor: William T. Hewitt, Jr.