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Poster frame assembly and a method for its use

a technology for poster frames and frames, applied in the field of poster frames, can solve the problems of accumulating, losing or damage, and prior art poster frames that do not provide storage means for old or extra posters, pictures or screens such as anti-, posters and pictures from past years, and can not be used for storing old or extra posters, pictures or screens

Inactive Publication Date: 2019-08-15
LEDUC INT INC
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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a front-loading poster frame assembly that allows for convenient storage and easy retrieval of spare posters and screens. Unlike traditional picture frames, this assembly only displays one item through the front pane. This design allows for quick replacement of the current display with minimal effort and hassle.

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However, these prior art poster frames do not provide means for storing old or extra posters, pictures or screens such as anti-reflective screens and clear screens.
The posters and pictures from past years, tend to accumulate and oftentimes become lost or damage due to lack of care in their handling and storage.

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[0004]The present invention provides a front-loading poster frame assembly designed to satisfy the aforementioned needs. Unlike the prior art picture frames which typically contain only a single picture or poster, the picture frame assembly of the present invention employs means for receiving and storing spare pictures, posters and / or screens on a back portion thereof in a compact stacked arrangement while only one being displayed through a front pane of the frame. Thus, the poster frame assembly of the present invention permits convenient storage of spare posters and / or screens on the back portion of the frame and almost instantaneous retrieval of these posters and / or screens when one desires to replace the current poster and / or screen that is on display.

[0005]According to one embodiment of the present invention, a poster frame assembly includes a base frame having a front side, back side and sidewalls with a thickness, a plurality of cover members pivotally connected to the base f...

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Abstract

A poster frame assembly includes a base frame having a front side, back side and sidewalls with a thickness, a plurality of cover members pivotally connected to the base frame at the top portion of the sidewall, and a pair of upright side rails interconnected by a bottom rail disposed on the back side of the base frame and shaped to define a channel configured to slidably receive a display sheet. A method of using the poster frame assembly of the present invention is also disclosed.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]Embodiments disclosed herein relate generally to poster or picture frames for mounting on walls, and in particular to a front-loading picture frame assembly that has means for receiving and storing spare posters and / or screen on a back portion thereof.BACKGROUND ART[0002]Front loading poster or picture frames have been utilized by the merchandising industry for many years. One such instance is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 7,587,847 to Lasher, which shows a picture frame assembly having a base mountable on a wall or other surface having a recess for receiving a cover sub assembly containing a picture therein. Another example is a so-called “snap frame” display assembly disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 7,370,448 to Burrous et al., which shows a snap frame assembly for engagably supporting a one or double sided planar display panel, comprising an elongated extruded carrier frame having an elongated hosing with a central opening therein. The front plate has an upper channel...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47G1/06
CPCA47G1/0605A47G2001/0688A47G1/0611G09F15/0018
Inventor DURRANT, SAM
Owner LEDUC INT INC