US 5,056,657 AGranted

Display case for a folded memorial flag

OwnerLawrence Fryeinventor

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Abstract

A displaying case for a folded memorial flag which is self supporting and is dimensioned and arranged to maintain the folded memorial flag in a centered position. The casing includes a transparent front facing and either an opaque or transparent backing member. The front facing and backing member are spaced a distance apart which sufficiently compresses the folded memorial flag into a centered position between the front facing and backing member. Side edges are provided around the periphery of both the front facing and backing member to ensure relative positioning. The casing is preferably in a pentagonal shape so as to essentially conform to the configuration of the folded flag while maintaining a symmetrical design. The backing member is also preferably secured to the siding edge in a releasable manner so as to enable withdrawal of a folded flag contained within the casing.

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Dependent claims

A casing for displaying a folded memorial flag comprising:

a backing member having a peripheral edge;
siding means extending essentially perpendicular to the peripheral edge of said backing member, said siding means having a rearward edge and a forward edge;
securement means for securing the rearward edge of said siding means to said backing member;
a transparent front facing having a peripheral edge in contact with said siding means such that said transparent facing is closer to the forward edge of said siding means than to the rearward edge of said siding means;
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said siding means, backing member, and transparent front facing being dimensioned and arranged so as to compress the memorial flag in a fixed position between said facing and backing member, and said siding means including a planar support section and said securement means includes a hinge member pivotably connecting said planar support section to said backing member, and said securement means including a fastening device for releasably securing said backing member to said siding means so as to prevent pivoting of said backing member about said planar support section.

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