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Multi-picture frame apparatus and kit

a multi-picture frame and kit technology, applied in the field of picture frames, can solve the problems of high packing, storage and shipping costs, and unsatisfactory prior art devices such as vampatella apparatus

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-03-02
FREW ROGER
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[0013] The multi-picture framing kit may further comprise one or more of a mirror, a corkboa

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Many of the prior art devices, such as the Vampatella apparatus, are bulky and do not permit of ease of packing and shipping.
Prior art devices which are not modular are not ideal as they require higher packing, storing and shipping costs.

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[0021] The picture frame assembly and kit of the invention comprises modular elements. One of the elements, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, is a picture frame 2. The picture frame is generally planar, and preferably rectangular in shape, although a variety of shapes is possible. As best seen in FIG. 1, each picture frame element 2 has a picture mounting surface 4 on its front surface. As best seen in FIG. 2, on the opposed rear surface 6, a first linear channel 8 extends the length of the frame at a medial position and a second linear channel 10 extends the width of the frame at a medial position intersecting the first linear channel. One or more magnetic attraction means 12 are disposed in the linear channels.

[0022] Each frame may display on its front surface a photograph or other image, text, or other items. The frame elements may be a wide variety of sizes to accommodate photographs of differing size.

[0023] As shown in FIG. 3, the apparatus and kit also comprises at least one linear...

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Abstract

A modular picture frame apparatus and kit incorporates a plurality of picture frames of differing sizes mounted on linear support members. Each picture frame has channels corresponding to the horizontal cross-section of the linear support members. Magnets or other attachment means are disposed in the channels or on the linear support members to hold the picture frames in a desired position on the linear support members. Linear support members may be mounted on a wall or other mounting surface. Other elements of the apparatus may include corkboard, whiteboard, chalkboard or mirror attached to the mounting surface.

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TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates generally to picture frames, and more particularly to an apparatus and a kit for mounting multiple pictures for display. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] With the access to low cost photography by consumers, a market has developed for photography accessories. An important segment of this market is picture mounting and framing. [0003] A wide variety of frames are available in a variety of materials, sizes and configurations. It is desirable for a picture frame to be easy to assemble and disassemble, and to offer a variety of configurations to permit individual expression in displaying photographs. [0004] It is known to provide a device for mounting and framing a photograph using magnets to hold a photograph between front and back surfaces of a frame. Such a device is described in U.S. Pat. No. 3,885,336 to Olsen. [0005] It is also known to provide an apparatus which comprises a plurality of separately framed comp...

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IPC IPC(8): A47G1/06
CPCA47G2001/0672A47G1/065
Inventor FREW, ROGER
Owner FREW ROGER