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US Patent 4852281
Issued Date
August 1, 1989
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A frame for receiving objects to be displayed is disclosed. The frame has a display side for an object and a back plate positioned opposite said display side. At least one opening is positioned in the back plate of the frame. At least one securing device is positioned adjacent the opening and the securing device extends at least partially over the opening. A support member having a projection on one side comprises part of the frame. The projection is disposed for insertion into the opening in the back plate. The securing device engages the support member to maintain the projection of the support member in the opening. The support member extends from the back plate whereby the support member supports the frame in a manner where an object positioned on the display side of the frame can be viewed.
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August 1, 1989
Application Number
07/158,840
Filed
February 22, 1988
US Classification
40/762  
Int'l Classification
A47G   1/00   (20060101)   A47G   1/14   (20060101)  
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Assistant Examiner
USPTO Field of Search
40/152   40/152.1   40/124   248/460  
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