| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 040745000 | Support | 49 |
| 20090049728 | Securing device - The present invention provides a securing device for attachment to a display frame. Such securing device includes a support member having a first side and a second side. Such support member is manufactured from a first predetermined material and has a first predetermined size and a first predetermined shape. A first securing mechanism is disposed at least one of on such first side of such support member and through such support member for releasably securing such support member to such display frame at a predetermined location. A second securing mechanism at least one of secured to and formed integrally with such second side of such support member for releasably securing such display frame to at least one of a corkboard, a gypsum board, a fabric covered wall, a cubicle wall, a bulletin board, a cardboard wall, a vertical structure and a combination thereof. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090293333 | CONTOURED ARTWORK - A contoured framed artwork comprises a picture frame surrounding a support member. The support member is a three-dimensional support member that has a raised, carved, or contoured portion surrounding a planar portion. A two-dimensional artwork is adhered to the planar portion. The support member includes a coating the provides an appearance of plaster or metal, or the like. A variety of different prints can be adhered to the planar portion of the support member to allow the support member to be used with a variety of different artworks. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100058639 | CONTOURED ARTWORK - A contoured framed artwork comprises a picture frame surrounding a support member. The support member is a three-dimensional support member that has a raised, carved, or contoured portion surrounding a planar portion. A two-dimensional artwork is adhered to the planar portion, The support member includes a coating the provides an appearance of plaster or metal, or the like. A variety of different prints can be adhered to the planar portion of the support member to allow the support member to be used with a variety of different artworks. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100101131 | Retaining Clip - A frame assembly for the display of holiday or seasonal decorations such as greeting cards, decorative lights, craft work, art objects and the like. The frame assembly includes a frame having a channel defined in a front surface of the frame along a margin thereof and a plurality of clips for securely retaining decorative items to the frame. The clip has a clip arm for securing the decorative items. The clip is attached to the frame by cooperative engagement of a finger and a latch arm extending from the clip, wherein the finger engages the frame channel and the latch arm engages a back surface of the frame. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100175289 | Novel image display device - An image support device has a support surface having a front face, a back surface, a bottom and a top. The support surface has secured thereto a visible light transmitting panel. The light transmitting panel preferably has a hinge towards the bottom of the support surface enabling a top of the light transmitting panel to be pulled away from the support surface in a non-destructive manner to create an opening behind the light transmitting panel. The opening behind the light transmitting panel is able to close and return to a closed position by elastic or spring tension to provide tension to an image placed behind the light transmitting panel. The top or the back of the support surface may have at least part of a wall connecting system attached thereto, or the opening may face away from a bottom of the device having a flat support base. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20110247252 | DISPLAY FRAME AND SUPPORT UNIT THEREOF - The instant disclosure provides a photo-frame-type display and a support unit thereof. The display has a display frame unit having a bottom portion disposable on a working surface. The support unit comprises a connecting base unit fixedly disposed to the back of the display frame unit, an inclining module pivotally coupled to the connecting base unit, and a rebounding module on the back of the display frame unit in elastic connection with the inclining module. The photo-frame-type display may be disposed on a tabletop in a fashion resembling a traditional photo frame, and the support unit is capable of steadily sustaining the display frame unit in a steep inclining configuration suitable for touch-screen/handwriting operations. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110302815 | DISPLAY DEVICE - A display device includes a case and a display panel module. The case includes a front bezel and a back bezel combined with each other to define an accommodating space in the case, and the case further includes a window formed on the front bezel. The display panel module includes a display screen, and the display panel module is disposed inside the case, wherein the display screen faces the window and an included angle is defined between the display screen and the front bezel. The included angle is between 3 to 5 degrees, when the display device is tilted a small angle backward, the included angle between the display screen and the front bezel make the display screen to be substantially perpendicular to a surface on witch the display device is placed thereon, such that the display screen is perpendicular to the line of the sight of a user. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120017480 | FLEXIBLE PICTURE FRAME - The present invention is a flexible picture frame. The frame stretches so that a user can insert a picture, a picture and picture cover, or a picture, picture cover, and backer section. Once the components are disposed in the flexible frame, it then recovers to its original shape and size. The flexible frame contains grooves on the inside walls to contain the picture and other components. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120090212 | DISPLAY FRAME AND SUPPORT UNIT THEREOF - A support unit of photo-frame-type display includes a connecting base unit, at least one pivoting unit fixed to the connecting base unit, a supporting housing and a rebounding module received in the supporting housing. The connecting base unit is mounted to the back of a display frame unit. The pivoting unit includes an axle shaft, a frictional washer-assembly, a spool member fixedly installed on the axle shaft, and a tension-connecting element. A tension-connecting element has one end fixed in the spool member and wound around the spool member, and one bottom end connected to the rebounding module. The frictional washer-assembly provides frictional force between the connecting base unit and the supporting housing. The rebounding module includes at least one elastic element. The present disclosure is capable of steadily sustaining the display frame unit in a steep inclining configuration suitable for touch-screen/handwriting operations. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120144710 | ARTWORK PROTECTION DEVICE - An artwork protection device ( | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120151811 | SLOTTED PICTURE HANGER - A slotted picture hanger for displaying artwork has an upper containment lip and a lower containment lip joined by a shoulder to form a picture mounting slot. At the base of the shoulder and the lower containment lip are one or more pins. The edge of the artwork, which can include glazing, matte boards, pictures, backing, or other materials is placed into the picture mounting slot and secured via a pressure grip, or picture mounting fasteners. Once secured, the artwork can be displayed by pressing the pin(s) into any suitable display surface. The slotted picture hanger can be used singularly, or in various combinations to hang different weights, sizes, and shapes of artwork. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120210621 | DISPLAY PANEL - A display panel includes a frame, a panel body, and at least two elastic buffer members. The frame includes a frame body and a frame plate with a plane and an opening. The opening is located in the plane. The frame body is disposed on the plane and surrounds the opening. The panel body is disposed on the plane and covers the opening. The elastic buffer members are face to face disposed on the plane. The frame body surrounds the panel body and the elastic buffer members. Each elastic buffer member includes a stop block and a support plate with a contact plane facing the panel body. The support plate is connected between the stop block and the frame plate. The stop block protrudes from the contact plane. The panel body is located among the elastic buffer members and disposed between the stop blocks and the plane. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120260549 | PICTURE FRAME WALL BRACKET - A picture frame wall bracket includes a first component for secure attachment to a rear face of a picture frame. The first component has a pair of side walls that define an open slot formed therebetween. The bracket also includes a second component for secure attachment to a support surface. The second component has a first section for placement against the support surface and a second section that extends outwardly from the first section. The second component includes a retaining element joined to the second section. The retaining element is configured to be received within the open slot formed in the first component and be securely captured within the first component by seating against the side walls and thereby mount the picture frame to the second component and space the picture frame from the support surface. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120266511 | Display Device, Kit and Assembly - A keepsake display device stores and displays a printed ultrasound image, and includes a substantially transparent convex hollow first member with a substantially closed smooth outer surface, a second member coupled to the first member to define a substantially closed outer surface for the device, and a display element adapted to receive the printed ultrasound image and display it through the outer surface of the first member. The first and second members can be shaped to mimic a pregnant belly and a woman's buttocks, together representing the midsection of a pregnant woman. A kit includes the display device plus one or more of a lamination member, a real or plastic birthstone or a set of real or plastic birthstones, a template useful for cutting the ultrasound image, and glue. An assembly includes the display device and a figurine such a stork which can hold the display device from its beak. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120311904 | PHOTO-FRAME BACK-PART WITH GUIDE HOLES - The present invention relates to a back-part of a photo-frame having at least one guide hole ( | 12-13-2012 |
| 20130232839 | FRAME AND FRAME HANGING SYSTEM - A frame for the display of a picture or other object includes a front side, a back side configured to abut a surface, and a perimeter formed between and around the front and back sides. The perimeter includes an internal side and an external side. A first groove is disposed in a portion of the internal side of the perimeter for receiving a backing for the picture or other object, and a second groove disposed in a portion of the internal side of the perimeter and spaced from the first groove, the second groove being adapted to receive securing members so that the frame may be hung flush with a wall or other surface. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20140137451 | Pin Hanging System For Track Frames - A system for hanging a framed object using a pin hanger including a neck section having a top surface and two outer lateral edges. An intermediate shoulder section baring two outer lateral edges extends outward beyond that of the outer lateral edges of the neck section forming substantially planar ledges. An inward tapered section starts from the outer lateral edges of the intermediate shoulder section and terminates in a substantially planar bottom surface that is substantially parallel to the top surface of the neck section. A pin projects from the top surface of the neck section at an angle less than 90 degrees relative to the top surface of the neck section. The pin hanger is releasably secured at any desired location within the track frame section via a set screw received within a hole. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140283425 | Image Display Apparatus - An image display apparatus ( | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140298700 | COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE FRAME - The commemorative plaque frame supports and displays a commemorative plaque on a funerary crypt or niche shutter. The commemorative plaque frame comprises a frame support for attachment to the shutter and a cover pivotally attached to the frame support in non-removable fashion so as to be pivotable between an opened position in which the cover is pivoted away from the shutter; and a closed position in which the cover is pivoted against the shutter. A plaque enclosure is defined on an inner side of the cover when the cover is in the closed position, the plaque enclosure sized for housing the commemorative plaque therein such that the commemorative plaque is at least partly visible through a window provided on the cover. A plaque support member is carried by one of the cover and the frame support, for supporting the commemorative plaque in the plaque enclosure. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140360068 | SAFETY FRAME AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING ART - A safety frame designed to go in high security environments (psychiatric wards, prisons, etc.) where framed art is desired for aesthetic reasons, but where there is potential for patients/inmates to hurt themselves or others if they are able to get pull a frame off the wall. The frame includes (a) molding strips joined to form a frame, the molding strips having a back surface and a front surface, with channels provided in front surface of the molding strips, the channels being wide enough to receive screws, and (b) cover strips adapted for being secured to the molding to cover and conceal the channels. Also disclosed is a method for securing a frame to a wall. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20150027017 | Flexible Picture Frame - The instant application discloses, among other things, a Flexible Picture Frame which may comprise a frame portion made of a flexible material, for example, Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) foam, which is commonly known as “craft foam” or “fun foam.” The frame portion may have a viewing window cut in the shape of a rectangle, a circle, or any other shape. A glazing panel may sit behind the viewing window to protect the user's photograph from damage. The glazing panel may be made of any flexible material that is at least partially transparent, translucent, or sheer. The Flexible Picture Frame may have a backing mat comprised of the same flexible material as the frame. It may also include a fastening mechanism such as Velcro, for example, to attach the frame to the backing mat and enclose the glazing panel and photograph. | 01-29-2015 |
| 040747000 | Rotatable | 5 |
| 20080236014 | Autorotative digital photo frame - An autorotative digital photo frame comprises a microprocessor, the microprocessor allows the pictures read therein to be classified into both erect and transverse types, controls the photo frame to first display all the corresponding type of pictures depending on the erect or the transverse disposition type of the photo frame, and the microprocessor then controls the photo frame to display another type of pictures after it controls the photo frame to rotate 90 degree to allow every picture to fully use the space of the display panel and be enlarged to the size closest to the display panel. Whereby, a user can obtain a better visual effect. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090077851 | Lighted picture frame stand - A multiple-photograph display stand includes a base, an elongated support post having an upper end and a lower end which is fixed on the base, and a plurality of picture frame members having at least one substantially flat edge. The picture frames are hingedly attached adjacent and engageable with the support post and preferably a light is attached to the top end of the support post and connected to a power source. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20110138666 | ROTATIONAL PANEL ASSEMBLY - A rotational panel assembly secures artwork to a support surface. The rotational panel assembly comprises a frame for attaching the artwork, a bearing unit coupled to the frame and allowing the frame to rotate relative to the support surface and around an axis, and a base panel attached to the bearing unit and including a mechanism for attaching the rotational panel assembly to the support surface. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20130097906 | PICTURE FRAME, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ATTACHING A PICTURE FRAME TO A WALL SURFACE - A picture frame, method and system for attaching a frame to a wall surface is described, in which the picture frame includes a frame and backing. The backing has at least a central hole formed therein so as to be positioned at the central axis of the frame to receive a fastener so that the picture frame is rotatable about its central axis on the surface. In the system, a template includes indicia marking the central axis of the picture frame so that the frame is swiveled about its central axis while attached to the wall. The picture frame aligns with the indicia marking the frame central axis on the template for marking the wall surface, the template is removed, and a fastener secures the frame via its backing, the picture frame maintaining its center axis while being rotatable about the fastener on the wall surface. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20140150313 | SELF-LEVELING MOUNTING DEVICE FOR MOUNTABLE OBJECTS - A self-leveling mounting assembly for mounting a mountable object on a vertical surface is described. The assembly includes: an engagement member structurally integrated in or securable to a mountable object, and providing a cavity; a fixturing plate adapted for securement to a vertical surface; and a retention member coupleable with the fixturing plate and with the cavity of the engagement member. The retention member includes first and second portions that are rotatable in relation to one another, with the first portion being fixedly positioned in relation to the fixturing plate, and with the second portion being positioned in the cavity to allow self-leveling movement of the mountable object on the vertical surface. | 06-05-2014 |
| 040748000 | Support movable to a nonsupporting position | 3 |
| 20100218409 | Frame saver - The Frame Saver is essentially a brace that is specially designed to reinforce frame stands when they lose their stability. Manufactured of a durable thermoplastic plastic material, this product is a splint-type apparatus, configured to slide directly onto the frame stand at the point of compromise. The device of the present invention comprises an essentially rectangular configuration comprising a sleeve having two opposing rigid sides that are configured to receive a cardboard frame support as is commonly found on table top frames | 09-02-2010 |
| 040750000 | Folded unitary frame and support | 1 |
| 040751000 | Adhesively secured frame segments | 1 |
| 20110088302 | One-Piece Photograph Display Assembly and Methods of Use - A light-weight display easel assembly for use with photographs and photographic greeting cards is described, wherein the display device is a substantially planar sheet or panel of paperboard or similar cellulose-containing material having a plurality of die-cut flaps thereon, each of the die-cut flaps having one scored edge which allows for the outward folding of the flap. The display easel further comprises a plurality of adhesive strips on the front face of the paperboard, for attachment of a photograph or photographic greeting card thereto. The display easel, once assembled, is lightweight enough such that it can be mailed without the need for excess postage fees. Additionally, due to the attachment of the display easel to substantially the entire back face of a photograph, the entire photograph is fully supported and is therefore resistant to creases, indentations, warping, and other damages which can occur during the mailing process. | 04-21-2011 |
| 040754000 | Folded support | 1 |
| 20090025266 | PICTURE FRAME WITH TILT DISPLAY AND SUPPORT - A picture frame comprising a block of foam attached to a flat cardboard backing with a hole formed therein to allow the picture frame to be mounted on a wall; a first double sided adhesive tape on the low-tack side attachable to a back surface of the picture; a support structure for the picture frame comprising an extended portion of the flat cardboard backing, wherein a proximal end of the extended portion is connected to the cardboard backing along a hinge and the distal end of the extended portion extends to an edge of the cardboard backing opposite the hinge, the extended portion having a perforated line dividing it to a first part and a second part. | 01-29-2009 |
| 040757000 | Suspended frame | 9 |
| 20100005694 | Apparel Attachable Detachable Display Frame - A garment display frame that provides apparel with at least one display frame releasably incorporated into said apparel where the apparel has a part of a mating pair of fasteners and the display frame has the other part. The display frame has a border mounted to the edge of the display frame with a plastic transparent or translucent receptacle bound thereby having a pocket so that the user can insert a visual display of their choosing therein. Also, the apparel display frame has a receptacle that can be incorporated into any garment so that a user can selectively insert any picture, image, message, graphic or artwork as desired. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20120073175 | Picture Frame - A picture frame with a smooth and flush back side is presented in this application, where the intended art piece will be held in place by a foam padding, and a back panel will be placed into a concave rectangular area, pressing the foam padding and art piece snugly in place, with the resulting back side surface being a nice and smooth surface. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120210622 | Illuminated front loading frame display - A thin, illuminatable graphic support assembly comprising an elongated base rail having an elongated first edge and an elongated second edge; an elongated cover rail having an elongated planar portion arranged along one edge thereof, and an elongated “J” shaped portion arranged along a second edge thereof, the elongated cover rail pivotable between an open orientation and a closed graphic or panel restraining position; an elongated receiving channel arranged in the elongated second edge of the base rail, with a biasing member arranged therein, and a fixture support first channel and a fixture support second channel on an outer lower side of the base rail, to enable the illuminable graphic support assembly to be selectively secured to a wall. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20130055608 | ARTWORK PROTECTION DEVICE - An artwork protection device ( | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130160339 | Display Frames and Methods For Display - A one-piece frame adaptable for use with any display object, regardless of the dimension, shape or material. The frame also provides increased durability and resistance to wear, as well as lower costs and ease to make. Methods for making such frame are also provided. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130199068 | SYSTEM FOR HANGING MULTIPLE PICTURES IN A COLLAGE USING A GRID OF SUPPORTS - A system for hanging multiple pictures, photographs, picture frames, or other objects, collectively referred to herein as pictures, in a collage, using a regularly-spaced grid of pegs or other supports that are attached to a wall. Each picture includes one or more sockets, generally along the top of the picture, or one or more of its edges, although in some embodiments a picture can include sockets located elsewhere on the picture. A picture can be attached to the grid by placing it on the grid so that its sockets are supported by the pegs. In accordance with an embodiment, to add a picture to the wall, a user places the top edge of the picture over the grid until its sockets fit around the pegs, and then allows the picture to swing into the wall until it rests against the wall or other supports. To remove the picture, the user gently lifts the picture off the pegs and removes it from the wall. This process can be repeated with multiple pictures to create or change a wall-mounted collage. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130232840 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HANGING PICTURE FRAMES - A system and method for hanging a picture frame on a wall, comprising the steps of providing a picture frame with a hanger, for receiving a nail therein and a marking device temporarily secured to the picture frame and disposed near the void for receiving the nail; pressing the picture frame with the marking device protruding out from the picture frame, so that the marking device makes a perceivable mark on the wall, then removing the marking device; inserting a nail, screw or a length adjustable wall auger into the wall at the mark; and hanging the picture with the hanger so that the nail, screw or a length adjustable wall auger occupies some of the space earlier occupied by the marking device. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130305578 | APPARATUS FOR HANGING A FRAMED PICTURE - An apparatus for hanging a framed picture is provided. The apparatus comprises a housing configured for fixing to a support surface; a channel through a length of the housing; at least one first engagement surface positioned along a surface of the housing adjacent the channel; at least one pair of opposing arms configured to be biased from each other and moved longitudinally within the channel, each pair of arms comprising: at least one second engagement surface configured to engage with the first engagement surface and a support portion configured to support an edge of a picture frame. The apparatus provides for improved ease of positioning a framed object such as a picture in situ after fixing the housing to a support surface by altering the position of the opposing arms relative to the housing. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20150320240 | DISPLAY SYSTEM - A display system for noteworthy DVDs, providing a “gold record” presentation for life's priceless memories is provided. The display system embodies a frame forming a flange recess disposed along a display opening, wherein a peripheral portion of a transparent front panel is sandwiched between the recess flange and a back panel. The back panel is pivotally connected to the frame so that the display system moves from an open configuration to a closed configuration. A DVD post is disposed along the back panel for providing a “gold record” presentation of the noteworthy DVD in the closed configuration. | 11-12-2015 |
| 040760000 | Frame adhesively secured to support surface | 7 |
| 20090094874 | Frame System - Disclosed is a frame system for displaying an item. The frame system includes a panel, a panel cover, a central viewing portion and a back sheet. The panel includes an inner periphery and an outer periphery. The inner periphery defines the central viewing portion. The panel cover may be disposed on a rear face of the panel and removably secured thereon by a first adhesive. A portion of a rear face of the central viewing portion in proximity to the inner periphery may be coated with a second adhesive. The back sheet may be disposed on a rear face of the central viewing portion and removably secured thereon by the second adhesive. Removal of the back sheet enables the item to secure to a rear face of the central viewing potion and removal of the panel cover enables in detachably mounting the frame system with the item on a surface. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20100180483 | ADHESIVE FRAME FOR A PHOTOGRAPH OR PICTURE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - An adhesive frame for a photograph or picture, the frame comprising: a layer of felt; a coating of a permanent adhesive on one side of the layer of felt; a coating of a removable adhesive on the other side of the layer of felt for removably adhering the adhesive frame to a wall; and a frame attached to the felt by the permanent adhesive creating inner and outer borders of the adhesive frame. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100325930 | Adhesive Frame - An adhesive frame includes a clear flexible sheet member with an optional printed ink layer disposed on a border of a first side of the clear flexible sheet member. A semi-permanent adhesive layer is disposed on a second side of the clear flexible sheet member at the border of the clear flexible sheet member. No adhesive is disposed in the middle of the adhesive frame, either through using a patterned adhesive or through use of a liner. Such adhesive frames allow for quick and easy mounting of visual media on nearly any surface. Media can be quickly removed and replaced from underneath the adhesive frame because of the lack of adhesive in the middle portion of the adhesive frame. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20140173958 | Adhesive Frame - An adhesive frame includes a clear flexible sheet member with an optional printed ink layer disposed on a border of a first side of the clear flexible sheet member. A semi-permanent adhesive layer is disposed on a second side of the clear flexible sheet member at the border of the clear flexible sheet member. No adhesive is disposed in the middle of the adhesive frame, either through using a patterned adhesive or through use of a liner. Such adhesive frames allow for quick and easy mounting of visual media on nearly any surface. Media can be quickly removed and replaced from underneath the adhesive frame because of the lack of adhesive in the middle portion of the adhesive frame. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140237874 | DISPLAY MEMBER USED BY BEING ATTACHED ON WINDOW PANE, ETC. - A display member includes a frame member formed of heat insulation material; an adhesive layer with removable adhesion formed on one side of the frame member to be attached on a window pane; and a synthetic resin plate arranged on the other side of the frame member. The synthetic resin plate is removably provided on the frame member, thereby to form a housing for a printed material in a space defined by the synthetic resin, the frame member, and the window pane. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140245647 | Laptop Sleeve Apparatus - The present invention relates to a clear or otherwise transparent sleeve or pouch that is configured to hold a picture, calendar, reminder, or other cutout. Specifically, the invention relates to sleeve that can be reversibly affixed to the palm rest of a laptop computer. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140360069 | Laptop Sleeve Apparatus - The present invention relates to a clear or otherwise transparent sleeve or pouch that is configured to hold a picture, calendar, reminder, or other cutout. Specifically, the invention relates to sleeve that can be reversibly affixed to the palm rest of a laptop computer. | 12-11-2014 |
| 040761000 | Detachable support | 4 |
| 20090139127 | SYSTEM FOR HANGING MULTIPLE PICTURES IN A COLLAGE USING A GRID OF SUPPORTS - A system for hanging multiple pictures, photographs, picture frames, or other objects, collectively referred to herein as pictures, in a collage, using a regularly-spaced grid of pegs or other supports that are attached to a wall. Each picture includes one or more sockets, generally along the top of the picture, or one or more of its edges, although in some embodiments a picture can include sockets located elsewhere on the picture. A picture can be attached to the grid by placing it on the grid so that its sockets are supported by the pegs. In accordance with an embodiment, to add a picture to the wall, a user places the top edge of the picture over the grid until its sockets fit around the pegs, and then allows the picture to swing into the wall until it rests against the wall or other supports. To remove the picture, the user gently lifts the picture off the pegs and removes it from the wall. This process can be repeated with multiple pictures to create or change a wall-mounted collage. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20100229442 | Interchangeable Art Tiles System - The present invention provides a system for readily interchanging one tile or panel or set of panels with another tile or panel or set of panels so that the tiles or panels to be layered or mounted onto each other and a user can thereby change out the color, design, style and/or size of the panels at will. The present invention includes a first panel having a front surface, a second panel having a back surface, a block attachment having a front surface and a back surface, the back surface being attached to the back surface of the second panel, and an attachment device having a first part that detachably connects to a second part. The first part of the attachment device is attached to the front surface of the first panel and the second part is either attached to the front surface of the block attachment or is defined in the front surface of the block attachment. Additional attachment devices may also be utilized. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20130097907 | ADJUSTABLE STAND ASSEMBLY FOR PICTURE FRAME - An adjustable stand assembly for a picture frame is provided which is removably attachable to the back side of a standard picture frame and deployable to allow the picture frame to stand-alone in multiple incline positions in both portrait and landscape orientations, and removable from the backside of the picture frame to hang the picture frame on a wall. | 04-25-2013 |
| 040764000 | Frame received in channel in support | 1 |
| 20110088303 | FRAME BLOCK FOR FLAT RECTANGULAR PLANAR OBJECTS SUCH AS PHOTOGRAPHS - A frame block for use in displaying typically flat planar rectangular objects such as photographs comprises two parallel planar areas, at least one such area having a plurality of grooves and associated ridges. The grooves and ridges each have a predetermined width and an associated length. The grooves are cut into a surface of the frame block and have a predetermined depth for receiving a clear plastic protector frame for an object to be displayed. The grooves and ridges form an area for display in which a two- or three-sided clear plastic protector frame may be mounted, each of which protects the object to the displayed. When standing on a side with the grooves horizontally aligned to said side, the frame block area is adapted to receive a three-sided protector and associated object at a location within the area selected by a user, two opposite sides of the three-sided protector being received into two horizontally aligned grooves. Similarly, when lying down, the frame block area is adapted to receive a two-sided protector frame and associated object at a location within the area selected by the user, one side of the two-sided protector being received in one groove. | 04-21-2011 |
