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Class Information
Number: 40/700
Name: Card, picture, or sign exhibiting > Picture frame
Description: Structure for partially enclosing and displaying a generally planar article to preserve it in shape and permit observation of it.


Sub-classes under this class:

Class Number Class Name Patents
40/739 Adjustable frame height, width, or thickness 22
40/725 Combined 86
40/744 Cord or wire frame 2
40/797 Cover retainer 8
40/738 Curved picture 33
40/798 Decorative feature 49
40/734 Double sided frame 30
40/701 Film holder (e.g., filmstrip, slide, etc.) 50
40/743 For providing a three dimensional effect 40
40/712 Having lock 12
40/711 Having magnetic means 72
40/718 Having seal 26
40/721 Having storage for nondisplayed picture 33
40/779 Hingedly connected frame elements 26
40/736 Inflated 5
40/780 Knockdown or set-up type 43
40/737 Light transmissive frame 60
40/768 Mat, mount, or backing 94
40/720 Photo block 24
40/790 Picture retainer 80
40/729 Plural connected frames or frame having means to connect with another frame 39
40/735 Single frame for plural pictures 76
40/765 Slidably received article 91
40/745 Support 51
40/719 With handle 4
40/714 With illumination means 46
40/713 With level indication means 11
40/722 With receptacle 46
40/717 With sound producing means 43


Patents under this class:

Patent Number Title Of Patent Date Issued
7536814 Frame system May. 26, 2009
7521119 Windows and other articles made from DMBPC polycarbonate homopolymer and copolymer Apr. 21, 2009
7509763 Interrelated form apparatus and method Mar. 31, 2009
7476436 Artist's cradle Jan. 13, 2009
7451562 Fire proof picture frame Nov. 18, 2008
7377062 Curved face airport guidance sign May. 27, 2008
7322139 Picture frame holder Jan. 29, 2008
7219460 Document displaying system May. 22, 2007
7152354 Document displaying system Dec. 26, 2006
7114278 Personalized picture frame assembly Oct. 3, 2006
7069682 Quick change picture frame Jul. 4, 2006
7047683 Album formed from folded photographic prints May. 23, 2006
6983524 Method of attaching canvas to a frame Jan. 10, 2006
6962016 Picture frame and hanger Nov. 8, 2005
6907686 Portable framing gallery Jun. 21, 2005
6905770 Fade protector Jun. 14, 2005
6892487 Perforated metal picture frame and hanging system May. 17, 2005
6820360 Picture frame with a stepped substrate wall holding a decorative cover on the frame Nov. 23, 2004
6742809 Photo album constructed from a strip of images Jun. 1, 2004
6653931 Picture frame or doorbell having warning function Nov. 25, 2003
6390714 Customizable album leaves with changeable backgrounds May. 21, 2002
6305714 Folder with framed windows and method of manufacturing thereof Oct. 23, 2001
6289567 Method of making a personalized picture frame that is an extension of the displayed photograph Sep. 18, 2001
6209924 Aesthetically pleasing greeting card Apr. 3, 2001
6124953 Wallpaper construction having a holographic border Sep. 26, 2000
5819458 Reinforced picture frame moulding Oct. 13, 1998
5783005 Method for presenting a picture Jul. 21, 1998
5609252 Photograph display and storage tray system Mar. 11, 1997
5546685 Display apparatus for desired items with easy exchange of desired items, and with protection from ultra-violet light Aug. 20, 1996
5543190 Album containing pads of two-side coated repositionable tapes Aug. 6, 1996
5515628 Fire-resistant jacket for use in a method of framing a picture May. 14, 1996
5266366 Frames constructed of polymeric marble Nov. 30, 1993
4709495 Separator means for framelike devices Dec. 1, 1987
D277063 Picture frame Jan. 8, 1985
4489512 Article for forming a picture frame Dec. 25, 1984
4462176 Article for forming a picture frame Jul. 31, 1984
4443960 Frame straightening and supporting device Apr. 24, 1984
4391054 Method, apparatus and article for forming a picture frame Jul. 5, 1983
4224091 Method of producing corners in channel material using ultrasonic energy Sep. 23, 1980
4138515 Geometric iridescent image Feb. 6, 1979
4111425 Jigsaw puzzle holder and display apparatus Sep. 5, 1978
4030220 Frame for textiles, needlework and the like Jun. 21, 1977



 
 
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