Folded Unitary Frame And Support Patents (Class 40/750)
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Patent number: 11865230Abstract: The present invention relates to a volatile substance diffuser, where said diffuser comprises a reservoir (10) containing the volatile substances, characterized in that it is formed from a sheet (11) provided with a plurality of fold lines, said sheet (11) comprising a first face (1) on which said reservoir (10) is fixed; a second face (2) which supports the diffuser upright in a use position together with said first face (1); and a third face (3) provided with a hole (12) for hanging the diffuser. The present invention allows providing a volatile substance diffuser which prevents using a container housing said diffuser.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2018Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Zobele Holding S.P.A.Inventors: Roberto Camarero Díez, Dominic Doyle
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Patent number: 11452219Abstract: Embodiments are directed to systems, apparatuses, and methods for personalizing marketing materials such as video brochures. In one aspect, an electronic marketing system is provided that includes an electronic display device and a housing. A window is cut into the housing, allowing the electronic display to be seen through at least a portion of the housing. A second window provides a view of an insert in the housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: MEDIA FAST, LCInventors: Amy Hafen, William Diaz
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Patent number: 10216022Abstract: A display device includes: a display panel; a protective member that is disposed on a display surface side of the display panel, and that has an end portion extending outward from an end portion of the display panel; a mold frame that is disposed on an opposite side to the display surface of the display panel, and that constitutes at least a side surface of a backlight except a back surface of the backlight; and a flange frame that is disposed outside the mold frame, and that includes a sidewall portion fixed to the mold frame, and a flange portion that is a peripheral portion extending outward from an upper end portion of the sidewall portion, the flange portion being fixed to a peripheral portion of the protective member.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventor: Kenji Arita
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Patent number: 9046706Abstract: Disclosed is a display device and a method for manufacturing the same, the display device comprising a display panel including an upper substrate, a lower substrate confronting the upper substrate, and a film member attached to a front surface of the upper substrate; a cover member receiving the display panel, and covering a lateral side of the display panel; and a bumper between the lateral side of the display panel and the cover member, wherein the film member is provided with an extending part which extends more than the end of the upper substrate by a predetermined range in a longitudinal direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2012Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sangku Ahn, JaeWoo Park, HyoJin Kim
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Patent number: 8424830Abstract: A holder for holding a portable electronic device can be changed between a folded position and an unfolded position. The holder holds the portable electronic device in the folded position. In the unfolded position, the holder has its supporting board, front holding board, rear holding board, side holding boards, bottom holding boards substantially planar with each other. In the folded position, the supporting board supports the side holding boards to vertically stand, the rear holding board is secured above the supporting board at an obtuse angle, and the front holding board is maintained parallel with the rear holding board.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2011Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Chi Mei Communications Systems, Inc.Inventors: Hsin-Yung Yang, Li-Houng Lu, Ching-Min Lin, Tzu-Cheng Yu
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Patent number: 8074385Abstract: A light-weight display easel assembly for use with photographs and photographic greeting cards is described, wherein the display device is a substantially planar sheet or panel of paperboard or similar cellulose-containing material having a plurality of die-cut flaps thereon, each of the die-cut flaps having one scored edge which allows for the outward folding of the flap. The display easel further comprises a plurality of adhesive strips on the front face of the paperboard, for attachment of a photograph or photographic greeting card thereto. The display easel, once assembled, is lightweight enough such that it can be mailed without the need for excess postage fees. Additionally, due to the attachment of the display easel to substantially the entire back face of a photograph, the entire photograph is fully supported and is therefore resistant to creases, indentations, warping, and other damages which can occur during the mailing process.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2010Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Cole & Ashcroft L.P.Inventor: Paul A. Wagner
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Patent number: 7818904Abstract: A light-weight display easel assembly for use with photographs and photographic greeting cards is described, wherein the display device is a substantially planar sheet or panel of paperboard or similar cellulose-containing material having a plurality of die-cut flaps thereon, each of the die-cut flaps having one scored edge which allows for the outward folding of the flap. The display easel further comprises a plurality of adhesive strips on the front face of the paperboard, for attachment of a photograph or photographic greeting card thereto. The display easel, once assembled, is lightweight enough such that it can be mailed without the need for excess postage fees. Additionally, due to the attachment of the display easel to substantially the entire back face of a photograph, the entire photograph is fully supported and is therefore resistant to creases, indentations, warping, and other damages which can occur during the mailing process.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2007Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Cole & Ashcroft, LPInventor: Paul F. Wagner
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Patent number: 7701530Abstract: A display device including a case including a front case and a rear case, a main display panel and a sub display panel disposed inside the case, a protective member disposed on a front surface of the main display panel and protecting the main display panel, and a support frame disposed inside the case and supporting both the display panel and the protective member. The support frame includes a first support part contacting a lower surface of the main display panel and a second support part supporting a lower surface of the protective member.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2009Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kyoung-Don Lee
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Patent number: 7665238Abstract: A device adapted to discharge a volatile material includes a display frame having a front face and a rear face and an opening disposed in the rear face. The device further includes a dispenser disposed within the display frame. The dispenser includes a blister that holds a volatile material and a permeable membrane that extends across an open end of the blister. The rear face includes an integral foot member connected to an upper portion of the display frame at a hinge and the integral foot member is actuable between first and second states about the hinge. Further, the permeable membrane is disposed adjacent the rear face and regulates release of the volatile material therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2007Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventor: Amelia H. Majerowski
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Patent number: 7627967Abstract: A box assembled from folded sheet material such as paperboard forms a container for a gift object. The container includes a front shroud or cover which opens to reveal the gift object mounted on a background within a framed window. The front cover is attached at the bottom, rear of the container and folds over the top to form a cover of the window. The front cover opens and folds at the rear of the container to form a stand that holds the container upright to display the gift object. The background and perimeter of the window frame may include decorative scenes, slogans, trademarks or other gift card messages or decorations which may be associated with the gift object.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2007Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Inventor: Brian Peter Torvik
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Patent number: 7527235Abstract: The current invention provides a card holder for displaying a card on a flat horizontal surface. The card holder is substantially adhesive free and can be mailed in a flat configuration with a greeting card in a greeting card envelope. The card holder comprises a panel having tabs that are extendable outwardly from the panel and arranged in a pattern to secure the edges of the card, thus allowing the card to be displayed in a stable manner.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2005Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Inventor: Timothy B. Hummel
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Patent number: 7522230Abstract: A display device including a display panel displaying images, a protective member disposed on a front surface of the display panel and protecting the display panel and a support frame supporting both the display panel and the protective member The support frame includes a guide part protruded in a direction perpendicular to a plate surface of the protective member and fixing the protective member such that the protective member is prevented from moving in a direction parallel to the plate surface. The support frame is adhered to edges of the protective member.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2006Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kyoung-Don Lee
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Patent number: 7421810Abstract: A picture frame assembly includes a backing plate having a front surface, a rear surface, and a plurality of parallel grooves in one of the surfaces. The material and thickness of the backing plate are chosen so that the backing plate may be plastically deformed about a bending axis parallel to the grooves. At least one frame element, which may be formed integrally with the backing plate, is for provided for retaining a planar picture element against the front surface of the backing plate. A pair of tack elements extending from the rear surface are provided for mounting the assembly to a cylindrical object such as a tree or a candle.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2004Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Inventor: Margarete Schymura
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Patent number: 7415786Abstract: A greeting or announcement card includes integrated picture mailer and frame. An illustrative embodiment of the card is made by die cutting thick paper stock. The card includes front and back portions disposed side-by-side, and a middle portion disposed under the back portion. Adhesive strips cover the inside of the back portion or of the middle portion. When the card is assembled, it is folded along a line to bring into contact the inside surfaces of the middle and back portions, forming a holding pocket open on one side. A picture can be inserted into the pocket and viewed through an aperture in the middle portion. After insertion, the front portion is folded towards the pocket, and the card is mailed. The card's recipient tears off the front portion, and pulls on a precut tab in the back portion, forming a picture frame with an easel-like stand.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2005Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Inventor: Mark W. Boydston
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Patent number: 7254912Abstract: A combination postcard picture display is disclosed. The combination postcard picture display includes a postcard panel typically having a photograph or image, a display stand cutout which is detachable from the postcard panel, and a self-supporting display stand which is formable from the display stand cutout to display the photograph or image.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2005Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Inventor: Rhonda Zigar
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Patent number: 7090252Abstract: A dual sided integral composite image product and method of make same. The image product includes a first support substrate having a separate image layer thereon and a second support substrate having separate image layer thereon. The second support substrate being secured to the first support substrate so as to form the dual sided integral composite image product. A fold line is provided on said image product about which the integral composite image product may be folded.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2003Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Joseph A. Manico, Dale F. McIntyre, John K. McBride
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Patent number: 6694657Abstract: A picture frame includes a picture holder for mounting a picture or photograph on the holder and two folding members hingedly formed on opposite sides of the holder; whereby upon backward folding of the two folding members, the picture frame will be supported and erected for displaying the picture; and upon a forward folding of the two folding members to cover the picture frame, it may serve as a “postal card” ready for postal mailing.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2002Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Inventor: Chung-Piao Tsao
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Patent number: 6643967Abstract: A display device for displaying a generally planar artwork display member such as a photograph or the like. The display device includes a foldable enclosure member which, when folded forms a structurally sound, frame-like assembly that substantially encloses and supports the artwork display member and also supports a generally planar scent emitting member such as a fragrant impregnated blotter.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2002Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Inventor: Donald Bloom
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Publication number: 20030177683Abstract: A package for the sale of image-quality printing paper facilitates digital image printing by providing blank sheets of image-quality printing paper pre-cut to accommodate image printing sizes for personal use. A rigid container is constructed and arranged to provide convenient protection, storage, display, and transportation of the blank sheets and the images subsequently printed thereon. The container may be provided with a multifunctional stand therein. Alternatively, or in addition, the container may be provided with a frame for surrounding, displaying, and holding the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Inventors: Clifton Ray Adkins, Jason Wyatt Adkins
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Patent number: 6612061Abstract: A picture frame includes a flat sheet having opposite front and back sides and partitioned into top and bottom pages. The bottom page includes a picture site, and the top page includes a border. The border is sized to frame the picture site upon folding together of the top and bottom pages. A picture is printed on the picture site and is surrounded by the border printed with graphics.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2001Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: NCR CorporationInventor: Jason Janetzke
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Publication number: 20030024970Abstract: There is provided a container useful to hold a document such as a photograph for transport such as mailing. The container comprises a first panel, a second panel and securing means. The first panel has a peripheral edge and includes a document securing face. The second panel is hingedly secured to the peripheral edge of said first panel. The first and second panels are moveable between an open position wherein the document securing face is spaced apart from said second panel such that in operation a document secured thereto would be visible, and a closed position wherein the document securing face is substantially covered by said second panel such that in operation a document secured thereto would not be visible and would be secured between said panels. The securing means is adapted to releasably secure said first and second panels in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2002Publication date: February 6, 2003Inventor: George Lonergan
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Patent number: 6339890Abstract: A multiple position easel mat or frame for photographs and the like includes a frame portion having one or more openings and a pocket which receives photographs, pictorial or printed material having configurations generally corresponding to the size and shape of the openings in the frame and a support portion which includes a pair of flaps having interengaging tabs and slots. The flaps of the support portion are configured to support the frame in either a vertical or a horizontal orientation to accommodate the orientation of the photographs, pictorial or printed material.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2000Date of Patent: January 22, 2002Assignee: Gross Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Robert N. Farah, Thomas J. Kanouse
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Publication number: 20010005953Abstract: A credit card-size plastics display frame defines a front rectangular opening and coplanar side grooves peripherally around this opening for receiving a photograph and a protective window in front thereof, the window being usable as a template to cut an appropriately sized photograph from a standard size picture for insertion in the display frame. The photograph and the window are installed in the frame by front loading through the rectangular opening. The rear wall of the frame defines panels which can be selectively, and reversibly, folded back to form a foot member to allow the frame to stand on a horizontal surface. A diamond-shaped cutout is defined in the rear wall to allow the display frame to be hung on a wall with a nail and to facilitate the removal of the photograph and window from the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2001Publication date: July 5, 2001Inventor: Hermann K. Painsith
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Patent number: 6234329Abstract: A storage and sales unit having a storage space and a display space and including a frame receivable of a display element and movable between a first position in which access to the storage space is prevented and a lockable second position enabling access to the storage space, while the display space is continually accessible. The frame is pivotally mounted to the storage and sales unit such that the frame is pivotable about a first pivot axis between the first and second positions. The storage and sales unit also includes locking members for locking the frame in the second position.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1998Date of Patent: May 22, 2001Assignee: Design Display Group, Inc.Inventor: Jonathon Loew
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Patent number: 6216377Abstract: A credit card-size plastics display frame defines a front rectangular opening and coplanar side grooves peripherally around this opening for receiving a photograph and a protective window in front thereof, the window being usable as a template to cut an appropriately sized photograph from a standard size picture for insertion in the display frame. The photograph and the window are installed in the frame by front loading through the rectangular opening. The rear wall of the frame defines panels which can be selectively, and reversibly, folded back to form a foot member to allow the frame to stand on a horizontal surface. A diamond-shaped cutout is defined in the rear wall to allow the display frame to be hung on a wall with a nail and to facilitate the removal of the photograph and window from the frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 1999Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: PIK U.S.A. Inc.Inventor: Hermann K. Painsith
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Patent number: 6163998Abstract: A one-piece backing and support assembly, for use in mounting photographs and the like, includes a flat backing panel having an elongate support leg partly cut out from the panel, and two stays on either side of the leg, also partly cut out from the panel and integrally connected at their lower ends to the panel and at their upper ends to side tabs on the support leg, intermediate its ends. The upper end of the support leg is detachably engageable with partly cut out tags on the panel located to hold the support leg and stay in positions where they each extend angularly away from the panel so as to support it at an angle on a horizontal surface. Integrally formed at one side of the backing panel is an apertured frame panel which is folded across the backing panel and secured, leaving an edge slot through which a photograph may be inserted between the panels, so as to be visible through the aperture in the frame panel.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 1998Date of Patent: December 26, 2000Assignee: Austral Holdings LimitedInventor: Anthony James
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Patent number: 6082033Abstract: A postcard (2) having a frame (4) attached to a perimeter of one side of the postcard (2) and adapted to receive a photograph (or picture) such that the photograph (or picture) is securely retained between the frame (4) and postcard (2). A transparent protective view window (44) is placed between the frame (4) and photograph, both the photograph and window (44) can be inserted and removed through a flap (14) formed in the postcard (2). The postcard (2) includes strut means (16) and hook means (18) formed in the postcard (2), the strut means (16) and hook means (18) adapted to hinge outwardly from the plane of the postcard (2) and engage one another to allow the fame (4) to stand on a flat surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 1998Date of Patent: July 4, 2000Assignee: Scandice Pty. Ltd.Inventor: Gary Raymond Skinner
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Patent number: 5950341Abstract: A one-piece paperboard picture frame with self contained easels. The frame is fabricated from a single piece of paperboard divided into three foldable panels which are die-cut according to a predetermined pattern to create a display opening and easels for supporting the frame in a horizontal or vertical orientation. Cutouts for finger holes are provided for use of opening the easels. Mounting holes are provided to enable hanging of the frame in a horizontal or vertical orientation. The frame opening is provided with die-cut flaps which are folded inwardly and secured in die-cut slots to receive and securely hold the photo to be mounted therein in a rectangular opening. The cooperative interconnection of the frame flaps and slots space the front panel from the next adjacent panel and create a depth and a three dimensional aspect to the frame at the display opening in which a photo is to be mounted.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1997Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Inventor: James Allin Cross
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Patent number: 5936862Abstract: A computer program for generating picture frames and, in particular embodiments, a computer program that generates a frame pattern which includes a folding and cutting pattern to be printed on a substrate such that the substrate can be cut and folded according to the folding and cutting pattern to create a picture frame. Such frame pattern may also include design patterns prestored in the computer program or imported by the user.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1997Date of Patent: August 10, 1999Assignee: DogByte DevelopmentInventor: Mark S. Wong
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Patent number: 5822896Abstract: A dioramic greeting card is provided. The card has a construction comprising three panels or segments. One panel has a viewing window, the second panel typically has a written message imprinted thereon, and the third panel includes an attractive picture or photo display. The card's construction is made from a cardboard blank which is appropriately folded and manipulated in order to construct the greeting card. The blank includes a series of panels foldably connected to each other along common fold lines.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 1996Date of Patent: October 20, 1998Inventor: Jeffrey Milstein
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Patent number: 5782452Abstract: A combination post card mailer and display easel formed from a die-cut blank. The card and easel have an easel portion, an address and message portion, and a display portion, the latter typically containing an attractive color photo. The address and message portion is separably attached to the display portion. The easel portion is foldable over the display portion, and the address and message portion is in turn foldable over the superposed easel portion and separably held thereon. The arrangement is such that the consumer can purchase the post card in a flat, folded condition which largely resembles the configuration of a conventional post card, but which has provision for enabling the recipient to easily tear off the message and address portion and retain the decorative display portion and attached easel portion. The latter in turn can be folded along pre-creased fold lines, to form a stand.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1996Date of Patent: July 21, 1998Inventor: John Bosworth
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Patent number: 5711101Abstract: A collapsible frame is disclosed that is formed from a single foldable blank. Frame and support portions can be moved between a covering configuration wherein the frame is enclosed inside the support and a display configuration wherein the display is supported substantially vertically above the support. The frame portion can have openings on both the front and back sides, if desired.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 1996Date of Patent: January 27, 1998Inventors: David C. Mueller, Daniel R. Coots
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Patent number: 5678756Abstract: An envelope can be used as a photo stand in a stable manner. It is made up of a frame panel having a window, a retaining panel that forms, in cooperation with the frame panel, a photo-receiving portion in the shape of a bag, and a leg-forming panel connecting with the photo-receiving portion and having a sealing flap on one side thereof. The sealing flap is formed with two cut lines that extend longitudinally over the entire length of the sealing flap to define an unsealing strip therebetween. The leg-forming panel has supporting legs defined by discontinuous cuts. The photo-receiving portion is formed with slits adapted to engage the legs along its bottom edge.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 1996Date of Patent: October 21, 1997Assignee: Haguruma Envelope Mfg. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Masaki Sugiura