Patent ID: 6502341
Filing Date: 2003-01-07
Classification: G03B

Abstract:
A slide mount comprising:a cardboard bottom comprising a first film window and a plastic coating on an inner surface, such that an outer surface of the cardboard bottom defines a cardboard surface and the inner surface of the cardboard bottom defines a plastic surface; a plastic brace bonded to the plastic coating on the inner surface of the bottom to form a base defining a film nest; and a cardboard cover comprising a second film window at least partially aligned with the first film window; wherein: the cardboard cover further comprises an inner surface which is affixed to the base to define an insertion opening along one side of the slide mount through which a film transparency can be inserted into the film nest; and the slide mount further comprises a chamfered outer edge on the cardboard cover adjacent the insertion opening and a radiused outer edge on the cardboard bottom adjacent the insertion opening.