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Backing member for new and existing picture frames

a picture frame and backing member technology, applied in the field of picture frame backing, can solve the problems of preventing the frame from standing upright and damaging the photograph, and achieve the effect of preventing moisture buildup

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-02-22
OUSLEY BETTY L
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"The present invention provides a picture frame backing that does not retain moisture, has vent holes, can be made in various sizes, and is made of hard clear plastic. Additionally, the picture frame backing has a stand member that allows the frame to stand in either a vertical or horizontal direction. These technical effects provide improved protection and display options for picture frames."

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In many cases this prevents the frame from standing upright, and, all too frequently often bends or ripples the photograph inside the frame.
Consumers must then prop the frame by another manner or simply toss the entire frame away and another frame that may pose the same problem.
Another problem often found with many, if not all, of the backing on frames presently available is the possibility of moisture build up inside the frame which can damage the photograph.

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[0016] Prior to proceeding with the more detailed description of the present invention it should be noted that, for the sake of clarity, identical components which have identical functions have been designated by identical reference numerals throughout the several views illustrated in the drawings.

[0017] In a first aspect the present invention provides an apparatus, generally designated 10, for use with a picture frame 2. The apparatus 10 comprises a backing member 4 for such picture frame, such backing member 4 having each of a predetermined thickness, length and width and made of a first predetermined material and a plurality of apertures 6 formed completely through the backing member 4 for preventing moisture build up in such picture frame 2.

[0018] Such apparatus 10 further includes a stand member 8 disposed on an outer surface of and hingedly connected to the backing member 4 for permitting such picture frame 2 to stand one of in a substantially vertical direction and a substa...

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Abstract

An apparatus for use with a picture frame. The apparatus comprises a backing member for such picture frame, such backing member made of a first predetermined material and a plurality of apertures formed through the backing member for preventing moisture build up in such picture frame.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is closely related to and claims benefit from U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 708,503 filed Aug. 17, 2005.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates, in general, to a picture frame backing, and, more particularly, the present invention relates to a clear plastic picture frame that has apertures formed therein to release trapped moisture. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] The backing and stand for many standard picture frames are most often a flimsy board, made of cardboard or paperboard, that frequently warps or bends just after a few months of use. In many cases this prevents the frame from standing upright, and, all too frequently often bends or ripples the photograph inside the frame. Consumers must then prop the frame by another manner or simply toss the entire frame away and another frame that may pose the same problem. Another problem often found with many, if not all, of the backing on ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47G1/16
CPCA47G2001/0694A47G1/06
Inventor OUSLEY, BETTY L.
Owner OUSLEY BETTY L