US PATENT SUBCLASS 40 / 700
PICTURE FRAME

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40 /   HD   CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING

700PICTURE FRAME {29}
701  DF  .~> Film holder (e.g., filmstrip, slide, etc.) {7}
711  DF  .~> Having magnetic means
712  DF  .~> Having lock
713  DF  .~> With level indication means
714  DF  .~> With illumination means {2}
717  DF  .~> With sound producing means
718  DF  .~> Having seal
719  DF  .~> With handle
720  DF  .~> Photo block
721  DF  .~> Having storage for nondisplayed picture
722  DF  .~> With receptacle {2}
725  DF  .~> Combined {3}
729  DF  .~> Plural connected frames or frame having means to connect with another frame {3}
734  DF  .~> Double sided frame
735  DF  .~> Single frame for plural pictures
736  DF  .~> Inflated
737  DF  .~> Light transmissive frame
738  DF  .~> Curved picture
739  DF  .~> Adjustable frame height, width, or thickness {2}
743  DF  .~> For providing a three dimensional effect
744  DF  .~> Cord or wire frame
745  DF  .~> Support {6}
765  DF  .~> Slidably received article {1}
768  DF  .~> Mat, mount, or backing {8}
779  DF  .~> Hingedly connected frame elements
780  DF  .~> Knockdown or set-up type {3}
790  DF  .~> Picture retainer {3}
797  DF  .~> Cover retainer
798  DF  .~> Decorative feature {1}

DEFINITION

Classification: 40/700

PICTURE FRAME:

(under the class definition) Structure for partially enclosing and displaying a generally planar article to preserve it in shape and permit observation of it.

(1) Note. A frame may be formed from stiffening devices secured to the edges of an article to be displayed or a built-up structure, which encloses an article at the back or an edge.

(2) Note. This subclass does not include a device in which the structure of the card, picture, sign, or transparency is an essential element of the combination claimed. For such combinations see search note to Class 428 below.

(3) Note. this and indented subclasses the term "picture" is used to designate to any planar article which is partially enclosed and displayed and includes a card, sign, or transparency.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

248, Supports,

466+, for a support specifically designed to maintain a flat object such as a picture, mirror, etc., in a vertical position on a horizontal surface such as a table.

428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, 13, for the combination of a display article enclosed with a surrounding peripheral casing, a display article enclosed within a transparent casing, or a three dimensional representation including an article of commerce or a product of nature.