Member Connected To Frame And Support To Limit Pivoting Patents (Class 40/756)
  • Patent number: 10905262
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include an image frame assembly including a frame portion defining a viewing window and a backing panel attached to a back of the frame portion. The backing panel includes a hinge portion that rotatably couples the backing panel to the frame portion to allow the frame portion to rotate relative to the backing panel about an axis extending parallel to and proximate to an upper edge of the backing panel, a body portion extending from the hinge portion and configured to cover at least portion of a viewing window of the frame portion, and a plurality of biased members extending from the planar portion and toward the frame portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: MCS INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Jay B. Ward
  • Patent number: 7954267
    Abstract: A holder for displaying a sheet of material includes a bracket having a back surface configured for mounting to a support surface, a slidably removable front plate defining a display area, and an insertably removable back plate. The bracket includes a plurality of protrusion members extending therefrom configured to be insertably received by a corresponding number of openings defined within the back plate to enable attachment to the bracket. The back plate is insertably received within the bracket by a recess formed therein and is supported within the bracket by a plurality of extensions projecting therefrom. The front plate is slidably received within the bracket by a recess formed therein. Replacements of varying color and/or tint are included for the front plate and back plate to allow for interchangeability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Joseph Anzalone
  • Patent number: 7484326
    Abstract: A display apparatus (1) includes: a plate-like display apparatus main body (2); a leg portion (3) whose upper end is rotatably connected to a rear surface (6) of the display apparatus main body (2) and whose lower end is opened to thereby support the rear surface (6) of the display apparatus main body (2); and an urging mechanism (9) arranged between the display apparatus main body (2) and the leg portion (3) and urging the leg portion (3) so as to open the leg portion (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: King Jim Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Junya Tamura, Tatsuya Haneda
  • Patent number: 7467773
    Abstract: A support structure for a display device includes a base member fixed to a rear surface of the display device, a support member which is fixed pivotably to the base member and supports the display device in a supporting position in an opened state where the display device is inclined at a predetermined angle and capable of being stored in a closed state, a holding member fixed to the base member including a regulation portion that regulates rotation of the support member beyond the supporting position, a pressure member that presses an end portion of the support member, and a compression coiled spring that urges the pressure member toward the support member. The pressure member includes a protruded portion having a triangular cross section, and inclined surfaces contacting with the support member while pressing the end portion when the support member rotates from the closed state to the opened state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masuo Ogawa, Katsuhiko Makino
  • Patent number: 6751899
    Abstract: A molded unibody plastic display frame accepts and borders a photograph or similar media. The frame includes a media insertion slot and holds a picture, or other thin and flat media, with a traditional framing border around the media when it is inserted into the frame. Preferred features include an integral stand/and or hangers. Geometry of the preferred frame permits it to be formed in a single plastic mold injection. A preferred stand moves about a living hinge defined in a backing portion, and includes locking portions to lock it into a predetermined angle. Other optional features include interconnection structures such as male posts and female cups formed at frame edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Inventors: Eric N. Cress, Girard G. Phillips
  • Patent number: 5784817
    Abstract: A picture holder and frame having a graphical image applied to a flat front surface and having a photo recess in the front surface sized to accept a photograph. The graphical image on the front surface provides an ornamental design, and the perimeter edge of the picture holder is conformed to follow the outline of the ornamental design. The rear surface of the picture holder includes a pivotal leg for serving as a stand support member and a magnetic strip for applying and adhering the picture holder to a metallic surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1998
    Inventor: Jerome G. Behme