Picture frame

a picture frame and frame technology, applied in the field of picture frames, can solve the problems of not being able to easily update and rotate the picture frame, not being able to meet the aesthetics of contemporary, and adding to typical framing costs, etc., to achieve the effect of convenient reopening, cost-effective, and easy assembly and hanging

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-04-26
UNITED VISUAL ARTS
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[0008] In all the embodiments, this invention reduces the complexity of traditional frames to as few as two interlocking, easily reopened, largely transparent parts with a distinct design and appearance. This invention

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These myriad elements add to typical framing expenses, especially when archival materials are involved, and are often out-of-step with the aesthetics of contempo

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[0038] While the present invention can be embodied in various forms, the figures shown here portray preferred embodiments of the invention with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered exemplary, but not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments illustrated.

[0039]FIG. 1 shows frontal and cross-sectional views of the front panel 1, and illustrates how front-facing content 5 fits under the panel. All of the features of this preferred embodiment are made from injection-molded plastic, so that each panel is all of one piece. The front-facing content 5 can be any two-dimensional content, including images, documents, etc. The front panel 1 is one solid piece that includes a front glazing 2, an inner friction clamp 3, and an outer perimeter 4. The front glazing 2 is transparent, making the front-facing content 5 visible. The inner friction clamp 3 serves three functions of securing the front panel 1 to the back panel 6 in FIG. 2, holding the fron...

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The picture frame has a transparent front and back panel with integrated friction clamps that interact to close the frame around a picture, or has a transparent folded outer glazing that holds an inside assembly around a picture. The frictional clamp and the folded outer glazing and inside assembly allow the frame to be opened and the picture to be replaced. A hanging-bumper device protrudes from the back of the frame either as an integral component of the back panel, outer glazing, or inside assembly, or as a removable attachment.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a picture frame for displaying or storing art and documents. More specifically, the invention is a transparent picture frame that comprises only two integrate parts, which allows for viewing the front and back of artwork and / or documents, and also allows for easily replacing such contents. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] There exists an extensive array of picture frames, involving a multitude of designs and components, including molding, glazing, matting, mounting, points, hangers, glue, tape, wires, D-rings, eyelets, backing, wall bumpers, etc. These myriad elements add to typical framing expenses, especially when archival materials are involved, and are often out-of-step with the aesthetics of contemporary artwork. Another typical drawback of common wall framing techniques is that they are permanent, and do not allow for easy updating and rotating of framed art. Most existing frames allow for only frontal viewing. T...

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IPC IPC(8): A47G1/06
CPCA47G1/065
Inventor GOLDMAN, BENJAMIN A.
Owner UNITED VISUAL ARTS
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