CA1092352A - Reusable picture frame - Google Patents
Reusable picture frameInfo
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- CA1092352A CA1092352A CA290,211A CA290211A CA1092352A CA 1092352 A CA1092352 A CA 1092352A CA 290211 A CA290211 A CA 290211A CA 1092352 A CA1092352 A CA 1092352A
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- framework
- side members
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- picture frame
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G1/00—Mirrors; Picture frames or the like, e.g. provided with heating, lighting or ventilating means
- A47G1/06—Picture frames
- A47G1/0605—Picture frames made from extruded or moulded profiles, e.g. of plastic or metal
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- Mirrors, Picture Frames, Photograph Stands, And Related Fastening Devices (AREA)
Abstract
"REUSABLE PICTURE FRAME"
ABSTRACT OF THE INVENTION
A reusable picture frame is constructed of two nesting components. A rigid rectangular outer framework has first and second walls which define a seating and confining structure. A rectangular inner framework is formed by discrete side members having a continuously inwardly open channel for receiving a stack of framed elements whereby the side members may circumscribe the stack to bind its components. The inner framework seats within the outer framework and is confined therein.
ABSTRACT OF THE INVENTION
A reusable picture frame is constructed of two nesting components. A rigid rectangular outer framework has first and second walls which define a seating and confining structure. A rectangular inner framework is formed by discrete side members having a continuously inwardly open channel for receiving a stack of framed elements whereby the side members may circumscribe the stack to bind its components. The inner framework seats within the outer framework and is confined therein.
Description
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BA~KGROUND'OF T~E''INVENTION
This invention relates to picture frames which may be disassembled to permit changing of the print, canvas, photograph or other image contained therein.
It is common practice to provide reusable rec~
tangular picture frames comprising four extruded side members cut to a mitre at each end. Each side member is commonly made of metal, to give it the necessary rigidity. It is also formed ~`
to provide two channels. One channel is designed to receive ~ ' the stack of elements to be framed - commonly a backing plate, the image-bearin~ sheet, and a glass plate. The other channel receives right-angle locking elements, each of which form one ~-~
pair of ends of a pair of side members into a right angle ' corner configuration and locks them in that condit~on. Thus ;~
the side members are assembled to form a rigid rectangular frame. The right angle elements typically comprise a pair of L-shaped plates. Screws extend through openings in one '~
such'plate and bear against the other plate; thus the plates ,- : .
ma~ be forced apart so that they press against the walls of ';" ''~
the channel in which'they are disposed and give a ~riction ~ ';'~ ' loc~.
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A reusable ~rame therefore involves the following ' concepts:
1 Rigidity of the frame is required to give ~ ' ' strength to the structure; ;; '
BA~KGROUND'OF T~E''INVENTION
This invention relates to picture frames which may be disassembled to permit changing of the print, canvas, photograph or other image contained therein.
It is common practice to provide reusable rec~
tangular picture frames comprising four extruded side members cut to a mitre at each end. Each side member is commonly made of metal, to give it the necessary rigidity. It is also formed ~`
to provide two channels. One channel is designed to receive ~ ' the stack of elements to be framed - commonly a backing plate, the image-bearin~ sheet, and a glass plate. The other channel receives right-angle locking elements, each of which form one ~-~
pair of ends of a pair of side members into a right angle ' corner configuration and locks them in that condit~on. Thus ;~
the side members are assembled to form a rigid rectangular frame. The right angle elements typically comprise a pair of L-shaped plates. Screws extend through openings in one '~
such'plate and bear against the other plate; thus the plates ,- : .
ma~ be forced apart so that they press against the walls of ';" ''~
the channel in which'they are disposed and give a ~riction ~ ';'~ ' loc~.
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A reusable ~rame therefore involves the following ' concepts:
1 Rigidity of the frame is required to give ~ ' ' strength to the structure; ;; '
2. To permit re-user the frame needs to be '' formed in sections which are mechanically ~' but releasably locked together to form a unit - the'locking devices used also force `~
the sections- into a right angle corner configuration; and ' ~.
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3. The sections are formed to provide a bounding channel, to hold the stack of framed elements, and a locking element channel, in which the mechanical locking de~ices are positioned.
There are certain disadvantages accruing to the reusable picture frames as previously described.
For example, the appearance of the unit cannot ~;
easily and cheaply be modified. More particularly, it is frequently desirable to be a~le to change the thickness of the frame mouldin~ or ;ts coloration. Since the front wall of the extruded side member provides the moulding in a conventional ~;
frame, the only way in which a supplier or user of frames can provide variation in this regard is to maintain a stock of ~ ;
relatively expensive side members having front walls of different thickness or coloration. It is one object of this invention to provide a frame in which the` moulding thickness or coloration ;
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can easily and cheaply ~e varied.
Another disadvantage of the conventional system is its reIatively high cost. The need to make the extruded metal siae member so it provides two channels and the use of screws and locking plates contribute to this cost. It is ~ ;
therefore~another object of the invention to provide a simpler side member and to eliminate screws and tensioned metal spring ~ -clips to thereb~ reduce the cost of the frame. ~-~UMM~RY OF ~ INVF.NTION ~ Jo~ d In actcordance with the present inven~ionl a picture ~rame comprising two separate frameworks is provided.
The outer framework consists of side members, preferably .. ..
extruded, mitered, metal mem~ers, which are connected at their ,.
ends to form a rectangular rigid un~t. Preferably t~e side . .
members of the outer framewor~form a single first c~annel ~ ~
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confining structure~
The rectangular inner framework comprises discrete side members which circumscribe and hold together the stack of elements to be framed. These inner framework side members form a single second channel in which the margin of the stack is received. Preferably the inner framework side members are formed by extrusion and have mitered ends.
The inner framework is sized to fit snugly in the seating and confining structure. If desired, releasable safety lockin~
devices to interconnect the two $rameworks may be provided. `~
The inner framework side members may be made of plastic, metal or wood composite. They can readily be ` ~ -~
changed at relatively lo~ cost. Thus flexibility as to the -moulding design, color and thickness is available. ~ variety of inexpensive inner framework side members of differing thickness or color may be used ~ith a single, relatively expensive outer framework.
Since the outer framework no longer needs to be disassembled, one may rivet the corner Iocking elements in place using a jig, thereby reducing manufacturing cost and obtaining more uniform and neat corner construction.
There are certain disadvantages accruing to the reusable picture frames as previously described.
For example, the appearance of the unit cannot ~;
easily and cheaply be modified. More particularly, it is frequently desirable to be a~le to change the thickness of the frame mouldin~ or ;ts coloration. Since the front wall of the extruded side member provides the moulding in a conventional ~;
frame, the only way in which a supplier or user of frames can provide variation in this regard is to maintain a stock of ~ ;
relatively expensive side members having front walls of different thickness or coloration. It is one object of this invention to provide a frame in which the` moulding thickness or coloration ;
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can easily and cheaply ~e varied.
Another disadvantage of the conventional system is its reIatively high cost. The need to make the extruded metal siae member so it provides two channels and the use of screws and locking plates contribute to this cost. It is ~ ;
therefore~another object of the invention to provide a simpler side member and to eliminate screws and tensioned metal spring ~ -clips to thereb~ reduce the cost of the frame. ~-~UMM~RY OF ~ INVF.NTION ~ Jo~ d In actcordance with the present inven~ionl a picture ~rame comprising two separate frameworks is provided.
The outer framework consists of side members, preferably .. ..
extruded, mitered, metal mem~ers, which are connected at their ,.
ends to form a rectangular rigid un~t. Preferably t~e side . .
members of the outer framewor~form a single first c~annel ~ ~
. ' , ~' 2~S2 which opens inwardly in the main plane of the frame. Right angle locking elements are disposed in tAis channel at each corner; these elements may be riveted in place, to thereby form a permanent unit. The outer framework also preferably comprises a pair of walls disposed at a right angle, which fo rw CL r d~ ~ c/ ~ q form ~Aseating and confning structure for the inner frame-work. In the preferred emhodiment, the upper wall o~ the first channel also serves as the base wall of the seating and ;~
confining structure~
The rectangular inner framework comprises discrete side members which circumscribe and hold together the stack of elements to be framed. These inner framework side members form a single second channel in which the margin of the stack is received. Preferably the inner framework side members are formed by extrusion and have mitered ends.
The inner framework is sized to fit snugly in the seating and confining structure. If desired, releasable safety lockin~
devices to interconnect the two $rameworks may be provided. `~
The inner framework side members may be made of plastic, metal or wood composite. They can readily be ` ~ -~
changed at relatively lo~ cost. Thus flexibility as to the -moulding design, color and thickness is available. ~ variety of inexpensive inner framework side members of differing thickness or color may be used ~ith a single, relatively expensive outer framework.
Since the outer framework no longer needs to be disassembled, one may rivet the corner Iocking elements in place using a jig, thereby reducing manufacturing cost and obtaining more uniform and neat corner construction.
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Broadly stated, the invention is a front-loading reusable picture frame for retaining a stack o~ ramed elements comprising: rigid rectangular outer framework means- having means defining a forwardly facing seating and confining structure;
and a rectangular inner framework comprising discrete side members, said side members orming a continuous inwardly open channel for receiving the stack of f:ramed elements, whereby the side members may circumscribe the stack and hold its components together~ said inner framework being frontally visible and snugly receivable in the seating and confining structure whereby the outer framework means is operative to hold together and retain the inner frame~ork by frictional contact therebetween.
DESCRIPTION OF~ THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a perspective, exploded view showing a stack of the elements to be framed and the inner framework side members disposed therearound; ~ .
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Figure 2 is a pers.pective view of the parts of Figure 1 in an assembled conditibn;
Figure 3 is a perspective view of the outer framework;
Figure 4 is a perspective view of the inner f.ramework seated in the outer ~ramework;
Figure 5 is a perspective sectional view of a corner of the frame of the present invention, taken along the .
line 1 - 1 in Figure 4;
Figure 6 is a persp~ctive view of a corner of :
the outer framework sho~ing the right angle locking element in place;
Figure 7 is a cross-sectional ~.iew in perspective . . ~ .
of the extruded side member used in the outer framework;
Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view in perspective .
of the extruded mem~er used in the inner framework; ..
Figure 9 is a top view of the right angled locking element used in the outer framewOrk;
Figure 1~ is a perspective view of a corner of ~:
the inner framework and the contained stack;
. Figure 11 is a partial view o~ the underside of .:~
an assem~led frame showing the backing member bordered by the inner and outer framework members as well as an option U-shaped Iocking ~em~er read~ to be locked into position; and ; -.
Figure 12 is a partial view of the underside of an assembled ~rame showin~ the optional safety U-shaped : .
locking mem~er positioned to bind the inner and outar frame-works together.
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D~SCR`IPT~CON` 0~ PREFE~:ED El~BQDIMENT
The picture frame A of the present invention is formed ~y two separate frameworks 1 and 2 which snugly fit :~
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Broadly stated, the invention is a front-loading reusable picture frame for retaining a stack o~ ramed elements comprising: rigid rectangular outer framework means- having means defining a forwardly facing seating and confining structure;
and a rectangular inner framework comprising discrete side members, said side members orming a continuous inwardly open channel for receiving the stack of f:ramed elements, whereby the side members may circumscribe the stack and hold its components together~ said inner framework being frontally visible and snugly receivable in the seating and confining structure whereby the outer framework means is operative to hold together and retain the inner frame~ork by frictional contact therebetween.
DESCRIPTION OF~ THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a perspective, exploded view showing a stack of the elements to be framed and the inner framework side members disposed therearound; ~ .
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Figure 2 is a pers.pective view of the parts of Figure 1 in an assembled conditibn;
Figure 3 is a perspective view of the outer framework;
Figure 4 is a perspective view of the inner f.ramework seated in the outer ~ramework;
Figure 5 is a perspective sectional view of a corner of the frame of the present invention, taken along the .
line 1 - 1 in Figure 4;
Figure 6 is a persp~ctive view of a corner of :
the outer framework sho~ing the right angle locking element in place;
Figure 7 is a cross-sectional ~.iew in perspective . . ~ .
of the extruded side member used in the outer framework;
Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view in perspective .
of the extruded mem~er used in the inner framework; ..
Figure 9 is a top view of the right angled locking element used in the outer framewOrk;
Figure 1~ is a perspective view of a corner of ~:
the inner framework and the contained stack;
. Figure 11 is a partial view o~ the underside of .:~
an assem~led frame showing the backing member bordered by the inner and outer framework members as well as an option U-shaped Iocking ~em~er read~ to be locked into position; and ; -.
Figure 12 is a partial view of the underside of an assembled ~rame showin~ the optional safety U-shaped : .
locking mem~er positioned to bind the inner and outar frame-works together.
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D~SCR`IPT~CON` 0~ PREFE~:ED El~BQDIMENT
The picture frame A of the present invention is formed ~y two separate frameworks 1 and 2 which snugly fit :~
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together as shown in Figure 4. The picture frame is front-loading ln that the inner framework 2 is loaded ~rom the front of the outer framework 1, where front infers that portion of the framework facing a viewer when he looks at a framed picture.
The outer framework 1 provides the structural stability of the frame; it is manufactured of a rigid material, such as extruded aluminum, and formed into a unit which cannot be disassembled.
The ïnner framework 2 is comprised of discrete side members 3 and may be disassembled. The side members 3 bind together the 10 glass viewing plate 4, the image member 5 and the backing member
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together as shown in Figure 4. The picture frame is front-loading ln that the inner framework 2 is loaded ~rom the front of the outer framework 1, where front infers that portion of the framework facing a viewer when he looks at a framed picture.
The outer framework 1 provides the structural stability of the frame; it is manufactured of a rigid material, such as extruded aluminum, and formed into a unit which cannot be disassembled.
The ïnner framework 2 is comprised of discrete side members 3 and may be disassembled. The side members 3 bind together the 10 glass viewing plate 4, the image member 5 and the backing member
6. The inner framework 2 does not require structural strength , sïnce it is seated and confined within the outer framework l.
Therefore plastic, for example, may be used to form the side ~ ~-members of the inner framework l.
The rectangular outer framework l is illustrated ïn Fïgure 3 and comprises four discrete, extruded, mitered metal side members 7 fastened together by locking elements 8. Each side member 7 comprises spaced lower and upper inwardly pro~
jectïng walls 9, lO which combine with an upstanding wall ll 20 to form a first channel 12 extending longitudinally along the base of the member. The inwardly projecting upper wall 10 and the upper portion lla of the upstanding wall ll combine to form a forwardl~-facing right angled seating and confining structure,that is a right angled seating and confining structure 25 is formed which would face a viewer looking at the front of the frame~
The rectangular inner framework 2 is illustrated in Figures 2, 8 and lOo It comprises discrete, extruded, mitered, s-i`de members 2~. Each side member 20 has lower and upper in-30 w~rdl~ projecti`ng ~alls Zl, 22 spaced apart ~y an upstandingwall 23. The three walls 21, 22, 23 combine to form a . ! ~
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second channel 24 which opens inwardly in the main plane of the frame. The width of the upstandiny wall 23 may cor-respond with the width of the upper p~rtio~ lla of the outer framework wall, so that the upper inwardly projecting wall 22 ;
(that is, the visible moulding) is flush with the upper edge - .
of the outer framework~ The lower inwardly projecting wall . .
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21 of the inner framework seats on the upper inwardly pro-jecting wall 10 of the outer framework. It will be noted that the second channel 24 snugly receives the margin of the stack of elements (4, 5, 6) to be framed and functions to hold the elements together.
The extruded side members 20 are cut so that the outer dimensions of the inner framework are substantially equal to the inner dimensions of the seating and con~ining structure of the outer framework. Thus there is frictional engagement between the two frameworks so that one does not readily drop out of the other. If a further measure of locking is desired, safety U-sha~ped elements 25 may be provided to bind the lower ~all 21 to the inner framework to the upper wall 10. -~
While the present invention has been disclosed in connection ~ith a preferred embodiment thereof, it should be understood that there`may be other embodiments which fall ~;
within the spirit and scope of the in~ention as defined by the following claims. -`";
Therefore plastic, for example, may be used to form the side ~ ~-members of the inner framework l.
The rectangular outer framework l is illustrated ïn Fïgure 3 and comprises four discrete, extruded, mitered metal side members 7 fastened together by locking elements 8. Each side member 7 comprises spaced lower and upper inwardly pro~
jectïng walls 9, lO which combine with an upstanding wall ll 20 to form a first channel 12 extending longitudinally along the base of the member. The inwardly projecting upper wall 10 and the upper portion lla of the upstanding wall ll combine to form a forwardl~-facing right angled seating and confining structure,that is a right angled seating and confining structure 25 is formed which would face a viewer looking at the front of the frame~
The rectangular inner framework 2 is illustrated in Figures 2, 8 and lOo It comprises discrete, extruded, mitered, s-i`de members 2~. Each side member 20 has lower and upper in-30 w~rdl~ projecti`ng ~alls Zl, 22 spaced apart ~y an upstandingwall 23. The three walls 21, 22, 23 combine to form a . ! ~
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second channel 24 which opens inwardly in the main plane of the frame. The width of the upstandiny wall 23 may cor-respond with the width of the upper p~rtio~ lla of the outer framework wall, so that the upper inwardly projecting wall 22 ;
(that is, the visible moulding) is flush with the upper edge - .
of the outer framework~ The lower inwardly projecting wall . .
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21 of the inner framework seats on the upper inwardly pro-jecting wall 10 of the outer framework. It will be noted that the second channel 24 snugly receives the margin of the stack of elements (4, 5, 6) to be framed and functions to hold the elements together.
The extruded side members 20 are cut so that the outer dimensions of the inner framework are substantially equal to the inner dimensions of the seating and con~ining structure of the outer framework. Thus there is frictional engagement between the two frameworks so that one does not readily drop out of the other. If a further measure of locking is desired, safety U-sha~ped elements 25 may be provided to bind the lower ~all 21 to the inner framework to the upper wall 10. -~
While the present invention has been disclosed in connection ~ith a preferred embodiment thereof, it should be understood that there`may be other embodiments which fall ~;
within the spirit and scope of the in~ention as defined by the following claims. -`";
Claims (6)
1. A front-loading reusable picture frame for re-taining a stack of framed elements comprising:
rigid rectangular outer framework means having means defining a forwardly facing seating and confining structure; and a rectangular inner framework comprising discrete side members, said side members forming a continuous inwardly open channel for receiving the stack of framed elements, whereby the side members may circumscribe the stack and hold its compo-nents together;
said inner framework being frontally visible and snugly receivable in the seating and confining structure whereby the outer framework means is operative to hold together and re-tain the inner framework by frictional contact therebetween.
rigid rectangular outer framework means having means defining a forwardly facing seating and confining structure; and a rectangular inner framework comprising discrete side members, said side members forming a continuous inwardly open channel for receiving the stack of framed elements, whereby the side members may circumscribe the stack and hold its compo-nents together;
said inner framework being frontally visible and snugly receivable in the seating and confining structure whereby the outer framework means is operative to hold together and re-tain the inner framework by frictional contact therebetween.
2. A reusable picture frame for retaining a stack of framed elements comprising:
rigid rectangular outer framework means having first and second walls defining a forwardly facing seating and confining structure; and a rectangular inner framework comprising discrete mitered side members, said side members forming a continuous inwardly open channel for receiving the stack of framed elements, whereby the side members may circumscribe the stack and hold its components together;
said inner framework being frontally visible and snugly receivable in the seating and confining structure whereby the outer framework means is operative to hold together and retain the inner framework by frictional contact therebetween.
rigid rectangular outer framework means having first and second walls defining a forwardly facing seating and confining structure; and a rectangular inner framework comprising discrete mitered side members, said side members forming a continuous inwardly open channel for receiving the stack of framed elements, whereby the side members may circumscribe the stack and hold its components together;
said inner framework being frontally visible and snugly receivable in the seating and confining structure whereby the outer framework means is operative to hold together and retain the inner framework by frictional contact therebetween.
3. The picture frame as set forth in claim 2 wherein:
said outer framework means is comprised of dis-crete extruded metal mitered side members held together at their ends by corner elements, each such corner element con-necting a pair of side members meeting to form a corner.
said outer framework means is comprised of dis-crete extruded metal mitered side members held together at their ends by corner elements, each such corner element con-necting a pair of side members meeting to form a corner.
4. The picture frame as set forth in claim 3 comprising:
removable means for locking together the inner and outer frameworks, said removable means comprising U-shaped clip members inserted at the rear of the picture frame between the lower wall of the inner framework and the first channel of the outer framework.
removable means for locking together the inner and outer frameworks, said removable means comprising U-shaped clip members inserted at the rear of the picture frame between the lower wall of the inner framework and the first channel of the outer framework.
5. A reusable picture frame for retaining a stack of framed elements comprising:
a rigid rectangular outer framework comprising dis-crete extruded mitered metal side members, each such side member forming a first channel extending longitudinally along its base, which first channel opens inwardly in the main plane of the framework, said corner element extending into the first channels of the two side members forming the corner and being permanently fastened to said two side members to hold them in a right angle corner position;
said framework having first and second walls de-fining a forwardly facing seating and confining structure, said first wall being disposed generally parallel to the main plane of the frame, said second wall upstanding from the outer edge of the first wall;
a rectangular inner framework comprising discrete extruded mitered plastic side members, said side members forming a continuous inwardly open channel for receiving the stack of framed elements, whereby the side members may cir-cumscribe the stack and hold its components together;
said inner framework being frontally visible and snugly receivable in the seating and confining structure, whereby the outer framework is operative to hold together and retain the inner framework by frictional contact therebetween.
a rigid rectangular outer framework comprising dis-crete extruded mitered metal side members, each such side member forming a first channel extending longitudinally along its base, which first channel opens inwardly in the main plane of the framework, said corner element extending into the first channels of the two side members forming the corner and being permanently fastened to said two side members to hold them in a right angle corner position;
said framework having first and second walls de-fining a forwardly facing seating and confining structure, said first wall being disposed generally parallel to the main plane of the frame, said second wall upstanding from the outer edge of the first wall;
a rectangular inner framework comprising discrete extruded mitered plastic side members, said side members forming a continuous inwardly open channel for receiving the stack of framed elements, whereby the side members may cir-cumscribe the stack and hold its components together;
said inner framework being frontally visible and snugly receivable in the seating and confining structure, whereby the outer framework is operative to hold together and retain the inner framework by frictional contact therebetween.
6. The picture frame as set forth in claim 5 comprising:
removable means for locking together the inner and outer frameworks, said removable means comprising U-shaped clip members inserted at the rear of the picture frame between the lower wall of the inner framework and the first channel of the outer framework.
removable means for locking together the inner and outer frameworks, said removable means comprising U-shaped clip members inserted at the rear of the picture frame between the lower wall of the inner framework and the first channel of the outer framework.
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| CA290,211A CA1092352A (en) | 1977-11-04 | 1977-11-04 | Reusable picture frame |
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