TW201700038A - Improved picture frame - Google Patents

Abstract

Some embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to improved frames and methods of making and using the improved frames. In some embodiments, the present disclosure generally relates to a unique picture/photo frame construction that allows the user to easily access and change pictures or photos from the front without having to remove the entire frame construction from the wall.

Description

Improved picture frame

Some embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to improved frames and methods of making and using such improved frames. In some embodiments, the present disclosure generally relates to a unique picture/photo frame construction that allows a user to easily take and change a picture or photo from the front without having to remove it from the wall. The entire frame is constructed.

Hanging a picture or other item on a wall often requires precise measurements to ensure that the picture is horizontal or to ensure that the two drawings are aligned. Hanging drawings typically involve attachment means (eg, nails, screws, hooks, or hooks) that secure the picture to the wall. There are many attachment mechanisms currently available. Conventional picture hooks often include a hook that is fastened to the wall. Such hooks are generally curved upwards and are configured to receive a support frame for one of a picture or artwork.

However, the traditional method of hanging pictures has many problems. Many attachment mechanisms require expensive or bulky tools for insertion. Other attachment mechanisms can only hold a specified weight, so if you want to hang a lighter item and later want to hang a heavier item, you must remove the existing picture hook and replace it with a different weight. hook up. If not properly applied or if used to hang heavy items, some attachment mechanisms will be quite easy from the wall. Take off or drop. Also, depending on the type of back hardware on the back of the picture or item to be hung, the user may need to select a different wall hook to accommodate the hardware on the item to be hung.

Another problem is that since the hooks (several hooks) on the picture frame are not directly aligned with the nails or screws, it may be difficult for the user to place a picture on one of the precise positions on the wall. Since the hooks on the different picture frames are not at the same position of the frame relative to the top of the picture frame, there are additional problems when trying to align two different pictures. This presents a problem because only aligning the nails on the wall does not guarantee that the drawings themselves will align with each other. Therefore, it is often time consuming and cumbersome to figure out where to nail or screw into a wall.

The additional problem of hanging pictures in a standard way is related to how large the picture is hanging on the wall. Large drawings often have multiple hooks on the frame to distract the weight of the picture. Accordingly, the user must use multiple nails or hooks to create many damaged locations on the wall. In addition, the user must have multiple nails or hooks in a level to allow the items to be hung to be level when suspended, which can be a challenging and frustrating task.

Currently, the standard way to reposition a non-horizontal picture or reposition the picture to an appropriate height is to remove the picture from the wall, then remove the nail or screw from the wall, then place the nail to a different position, re-suspend Drawing, and determining whether the picture is at the desired height. If the picture is not at the desired height, all procedures must be repeated again. Such a procedure of erroneously aligning a picture or leveling a picture is time consuming and creates unnecessary permanent holes in the user's wall.

Another way to reposition an unleveled picture is to use the "3M COMMAND ^TM Picture Hanging Strip". These strips allow the user to remove the picture from the wall and reposition it on the wall without causing damage to the wall.

U.S. Patent Publication No. 2003/0121193 describes a front loading picture frame comprising a base frame having a front surface and a back surface. A metal sheet made of a magnetic metal is attached to the base frame. The magnetic metal sheet attracts a first magnet toward the metal. A clear lens sheet is attached to the front surface of the base frame. The lens has an interior surface facing the base frame. A first magnet is attached to the clear lens sheet. The first magnet is attached to the metal sheet by a magnetic force. The magnetic force closely holds the clear lens sheet at an appropriate position on the front surface of the base frame.

The improved picture frame construction described herein addresses the above needs. In addition, the improved picture frame of the present disclosure allows the user to update the picture or photo in the frame without the user having to re-hang the frame. The embodiments described and claimed herein greatly simplify the replacement procedure for the picture in the framed construction.

The present disclosure generally relates to a unique picture/photo frame construction that allows a user to easily take and change a picture or photo from the front without having to remove the entire frame construction from the wall. In some embodiments, the proposed frame construction utilizes two different sets of coupleable fasteners. The first set of coupleable fasteners secures the base of the frame to the wall. A second set of coupleable fasteners secures the outer/decorative frame/glass assembly to the base of the frame. The second set of coupleable fasteners preferably has a release force that is less than one of the release forces of the first set of coupleable fasteners to maintain the base attached to the wall and allow the frame/glass to be The frame base is separated. Some exemplary first or second coupleable fasteners include any of the following (including any combination of the following): magnets, Velcro strips (eg, hook and loop or loop fastener materials (eg, 3M Dual-) ^(TM) product Lock)), or repeatable positioning adhesive products (e.g., 3M ^(TM) strip product of the Command).

In some embodiments, the picture or photo is held within the frame by a releasable adhesive that is permanently attached to the base.

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a picture or photo frame comprising: a base portion; a frame portion including a frame; a first set of coupleable fasteners capable of holding the base portion adjacent thereto And a second set of coupleable fasteners capable of holding the base portion and the frame portion adjacent to each other. In some embodiments, the first and second coupleable fasteners are identical. In some embodiments, the first and second coupleable fasteners are different. In some embodiments, the picture or photo frame further includes a transparent or clear portion or device between the frame portion and the base portion. In some embodiments, the second set of coupleable fasteners have a release force that is less than one of the release forces of the first set of coupleable fasteners. In some embodiments, the first coupleable fasteners and the second coupleable fasteners are magnetic portions, a Velcro tape, a hook and loop fastener tape, a loop fastener tape, and/or repeatable Positioning at least one of the adhesive products. In some embodiments, the picture or photo frame further includes an adhesive portion on the frame body, the adhesive portion having a major surface that is a permanent adhesive and a second major that is a release adhesive. surface. In some embodiments, the picture or photo frame further includes a mechanical portion on the frame body.

100‧‧‧Frame construction

110‧‧‧Frame base; base frame

120‧‧‧Second coupleable fastener set

130‧‧‧Adhesive

134‧‧‧ can be released from the main surface

140‧‧‧ drawings or photos

150‧‧‧Frame part; frame base

160‧‧‧clear or transparent part

200‧‧‧Frame construction

205‧‧‧First coupleable fastener set

210‧‧‧Frame base; base; base frame

220‧‧‧Second coupleable fastener set

230‧‧‧Adhesive

240‧‧‧ drawings or photos

250‧‧‧Framework

260‧‧‧clear or transparent part

300‧‧‧Frame construction

305‧‧‧First Coupled Fastener Set

310‧‧‧Frame base; base frame

320‧‧‧Second coupleable fastener parts

330‧‧‧Adhesive

334‧‧‧ can be released from the main surface

340‧‧‧ drawings or photos

350‧‧‧Framework

360‧‧‧clear or transparent part

600‧‧‧Frame construction

610‧‧‧Frame base; base part

620‧‧‧Second coupleable fastener set

630‧‧‧Adhesive

634‧‧‧ Can be released from the main surface

640‧‧‧ drawings or photos

650‧‧‧Framework

660‧‧‧clear or transparent part

1 is an exploded schematic view of an exemplary embodiment in accordance with the teachings herein.

2 is an exploded schematic view of an exemplary embodiment in accordance with the teachings herein.

3 is an exploded schematic view of an exemplary embodiment in accordance with the teachings herein.

4 is a cross-sectional plan view of the wooden frame assembly shown in FIG. 1.

Figure 5 is a wooden frame construction and the frame has been removed from the wall to take a picture and Draw a top view of the section positioned on the base.

6 is an exploded schematic view of an exemplary embodiment in accordance with the teachings herein.

The drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale; some features may be exaggerated or minimized to show details of particular components. Therefore, the specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be construed as limiting, but rather as a representative basis for the application of the invention in various ways.

The disclosure will be explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings in which exemplary embodiments are shown. However, the scope of the disclosure may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments presented or shown herein.

Various embodiments and implementations are discussed in detail. The embodiments and the embodiments are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention in any way, and variations and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as described herein. For example, many of the embodiments, embodiments, and examples are discussed with particular reference to a photograph or drawing frame, but these should not be construed as limiting the scope of the application to this exemplary embodiment. In addition, only some end uses are discussed in this article, but they are not specifically mentioned in this article. End uses are included in the scope of this application. Therefore, the scope of the present application should be determined from the scope of the patent application.

The present disclosure is generally directed to a unique mounting device. In some embodiments, the proposed construction utilizes two different sets of coupleable fasteners. The first set of coupleable fasteners secures the base to the wall. A second set of coupleable fasteners secures the outer assembly to the base. In some embodiments, the release force of one of the second set of coupleable fasteners is preferably less than the release force of the first set of coupleable fasteners to maintain the base attached to the wall and allow the The outer assembly is separated from the base. Exemplary coupleable fasteners that can be used as one or both of the first and second sets of coupleable fasteners include any of the following: magnetic strips or profiles, magnetic strips, and steel, iron-based materials , Velcro (e.g., loop fastener or hook and loop fastener material bonded (e.g., 3M's Dual-Lock ^TM products)), or repeatable positioning adhesive products (e.g., 3M's product strip Command ^TM).

In some embodiments, the present disclosure generally relates to a unique picture/photo frame construction that allows a user to easily access and replace a picture or photo from the front without having to remove it from the wall. The entire frame is constructed. In some embodiments, the proposed frame construction utilizes two different sets of coupleable fasteners. The first set of coupleable fasteners secures the base of the frame to the wall. A second set of coupleable fasteners secures the outer assembly/decorative frame/glass assembly to the base of the frame. In some embodiments, the release force of one of the second set of coupleable fasteners is preferably less than the release force of the first set of coupleable fasteners to maintain the base attached to the wall and allow the The frame/glass is separated from the frame base. Exemplary coupleable fasteners that can be used as one or both of the first and second sets of coupleable fasteners include any of the following: magnetic strips or profiles, magnetic strips, and steel, iron-based materials , Velcro (e.g., loop fastener or hook and loop fastener material bonded (e.g., 3M's Dual-Lock ^TM products)), or repeatable positioning adhesive products (e.g., 3M's product strip Command ^TM).

In some embodiments, the picture or photo is retained within the frame by a release adhesive that is permanently attached to the base.

FIG 1 illustrates an exemplary frame structure 100, which by any known means (not shown) may be coupled as a first set of fasteners, buckle and bonded using Velcro material (e.g., 3M's Dual-Lock ^TM products) The frame base 110 is secured to a wall (not shown) as a second coupleable fastener set 120.

An area of the frame base 110 has an adhesive 130 that allows the picture or photo 140 to be attached or adhered to the frame base 110. Adhesive 130 holds the picture or photo 140 in place. In some embodiments, the adhesive 130 has a releasable major surface 134 adhered to the picture or photo 140 and a relatively permanent adhesive major surface (not shown) adhered to the frame base 110.

The frame construction 100 further includes a frame portion 150 that is adhered or attached to the frame base 110. The frame portion 150 is held adjacent to the frame base 110 by the second coupleable fastener set 120. As such, the frame base 150 can include a set of coupleable fasteners. For example, in the particular embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1, the frame portion 150 will include a loop-fastening fastener material on its back surface that will form a second on the base frame 110. The loop-fastening fastener material of the coupleable fastener set 120 is a tight fit. The frame portion 150 can also include a clear or transparent portion 160 through which the picture or photo 140 can be seen through the clear or transparent portion 160, and the clear or transparent portion 160 protects the picture or phase Sheet 140 is free of damage. Exemplary materials for the clear or transparent portion 160 include, for example, plastic or glass. The frame portion 150 assists in holding the picture or photo 140 in place.

In general, a hook member having a loop-fastening head has a head shape different from that of the trunk. As used herein, the term "loop-engaging" relates to the ability of a hook element to be mechanically attached to a loop of material. For example, the hook element can be shaped like a mushroom (eg, having a circular or elliptical head that is enlarged relative to the stem), a hook, a palm tree, a nail, a T, or a J. The looping force of the hook elements can be determined and defined using standard fabric, non-woven, or woven materials. Commercially available buckle of an exemplary composite material based 3M ^TM Dual-Lock ^TM fasteners.

Any of the loop fasteners, articles, devices, methods of manufacture, or methods of use as described in any of the following references (all of which are incorporated herein by reference in its entirety) for use in each of the embodiments described herein In one of the following: U.S. Patent Nos. 8,777,919; 4,699,622; 4,894,060; 5,077,870; 5,312,387; 5,344,691; 5,399,219; 5,487,809; 5,537,722; 5,554,146; 5,705,013; U.S. Patent Nos. 5,851,317; 5,851,205; 5,957,908; 5,985,081; 6,030,373; 6,051,094; 6,075,179; 6,190,758; 6,406,468; 6,544,245; 6,575,953; 7,032,278; 7,125,400 No. 7, 361, 246; No. 7, 517, 572; No. 7, 5,78, 812; No. 7,658,813; No. 3,471,903; No. 4,120,718; No. 4,223,067; No. 4,216,257; No. 4,391,687; No. 4,322,875; No. 4,415,615; First 4, 563, 183; 4, 563, 388; 3, 353, 663; 3, 408, 705; 4, 977, 003; 4, 679, 851; 4, 819, 309; 4, 776, 636; 5, 308, 428; 5, 135, 598; 4, 910, 062; 4, 887, 339; 4, 985, 488 , 5, 679, 030; 4, 894, 060; 5, 145, 929; 5, 908, 695; 5, 024, 880; 5, 852, 855; 5, 040, 275; 5, 149, 573; 4, 290, 832; 5, 453, 319; 5, 614, 232; 5, 691, 027; U.S. Patent Nos. 5,671,111; 5,671,512; 5,625, 929; 5,671,511; 5,851,663; 5,654,487; 5,602,221; 5,598,610; 5,691,021; 7,879,441; 8,277,922; 6,470,540; , No. 6, 592, 800; No. 6, 630, 239; No. 6, 588, 074; No. 7, 217, 455; No. 7, 703, 179; No. 6, 874, 777; No. 7, 140, 774; and U.S. Patent Publication No. 2004/0010217.

All of the described embodiments may be utilized, or 3M ^TM COMMAND ^TM Adhesive Picture Hanging Strips herein. In some embodiments, the adhesive strip is a drawing suspension strip, such as, for example, those described in U.S. Patent Nos. 6,692,807 and 6,572,945, both incorporated herein by reference. In general, a picture hanging strap as used herein refers to an adhesive tape construction that can be removed from one or more of the items to which it is attached and that is separable and reusable within its configuration to make an item It can be separated from another item and subsequently reconnected to each other. Adhesive tape construction can be utilized to join other opposing surfaces of the article to the wall, including rigid articles such as picture frames, wherein no portion of the adhesive tape construction protrudes from the article and the article can be easily separated from the article without damaging any article. More specifically, the adhesive tape construction includes a stretch release adhesive tape construction in combination with a reusable connector surface. Commercially available exemplary drawing of the strip comprises a suspension 3M ^TM COMMAND ^TM Picture Hanging Strips.

FIG 2 illustrates another exemplary frame structure 200, wherein the use of the picture hanger strips (e.g., Command ^TM picture hanging strips 3M) as a first fastener set 205 may be coupled, and with an elongated, narrow strips as magnetic The second coupleable fastener set 220 secures the frame base 210 to a wall (not shown).

An area of the frame base 210 has an adhesive 230 that allows a picture or photo (not shown) to be attached or adhered to the frame base 210. Adhesive 230 holds the picture or photo (not shown) in place. In some embodiments, the adhesive 230 has a releasable major surface 234 adhered to the picture or photo and a relatively permanent adhesive major surface (not shown) adhered to the frame base 210.

The frame construction 200 further includes a frame portion 250 that is adhered or attached to the frame base 210. The frame portion 250 is secured adjacent to the frame base 210 by a second coupleable fastener set 220, in this particular example, the second coupleable fastener set 220 is a frame portion 250 itself (which is attached to The base portion 210 is made of a magnetic and/or iron-based material. In this example, the magnetic nature of the frame portion 250 adheres to the base portion 210. The frame portion 250 can also include a clear or transparent portion 260 through which a picture or photo 240 (not shown) can be viewed through the clear or transparent portion 260, and the clear or transparent portion 260 protects the picture or photo 240 from damage. Exemplary materials for the clear or transparent portion 260 include, for example, plastic or glass. The frame portion 250 assists in holding the picture or photo 240 in place.

In an alternative example not shown, the frame portion 250 can include a magnetic portion on its back surface that will engage the magnetic material forming the second coupleable fastener set 220 on the base frame 210. This will allow the frame portion 250 to be made of any material including, for example, a non-magnetic material.

FIG 3 illustrates another exemplary frame structure 300, wherein the use of the picture hanger strips (e.g., Command ^TM picture hanging strips 3M) as a first fastener set 305 and may be coupled by a pair of mating Velcro as The second coupleable fastener set 320 secures the frame base 310 to a wall (not shown).

An area of the frame base 310 has an adhesive 330 that allows the picture or photo 340 to be attached or adhered to the frame base 310. Adhesive 330 holds the picture or photo (not shown) in place. In some embodiments, the adhesive 330 has a releasable major surface 334 adhered to the picture or photo and an opposing permanent adhesive major surface (not shown) adhered to the frame base 310.

The frame construction 300 further includes a frame portion 350 that is adhered or attached to the frame base 310. The frame portion 350 is held adjacent to the frame base 310 by the second coupleable fastener set 320. In this embodiment, the frame portion 350 includes a portion of the second coupleable fastener portion 320 on its back surface that engages a portion of the second coupleable fastener set 320 on the base frame 310. This will allow the frame portion 350 to be made of any material including, for example, a non-magnetic material. The frame portion 350 can also include a clear or transparent portion 360 through which the picture or photo 340 can be seen through the clear or transparent portion 160, and the clear or transparent portion 160 protects the picture or photo 340 from damage. Exemplary materials for the clear or transparent portion 360 include, for example, plastic or glass. The frame portion 350 assists in holding the picture or photo 340 in place.

4 is a cross-sectional plan view of the wooden frame assembly shown in FIG. 1. In this example, the fastening strip can be used with the same fasteners in the drawing suspension strip, but the total surface area is reduced to achieve a smaller disengagement force.

Figure 5 is a cross-sectional top view of a wooden frame construction with the frame removed from the wall to take a picture and position the picture on the base.

6 illustrates another exemplary frame configuration 600 in which the frame base 610 is secured to a wall using any known method, and a plurality of small circular magnets of the second coupleable fastener set 620 (not shown) ).

At least one region of the frame base 610 has an adhesive 630 that allows a picture or photo (not shown) to be attached or adhered to the frame base 610. Adhesive 630 holds the picture or photo (not shown) in place. In some embodiments, the adhesive 630 has a releasable major surface 634 adhered to the picture or photo and a relatively permanent adhesive major surface (not shown) adhered to the frame base 610.

The frame construction 600 further includes a frame portion 650 that is adhered or attached to the frame base 610. The frame portion 650 is secured adjacent to the frame base 610 by a second coupleable fastener set 620, which in this particular example is the frame portion 650 itself. In this example, the magnetic nature of the frame portion 650 causes it to adhere to the base portion 610. The frame portion 650 can also include a clear or transparent portion 660 through which a picture or photo 640 (not shown) can be viewed through the clear or transparent portion 260, and the clear or transparent portion 260 protects the picture or photo 640 from damage. For clear or transparent parts Exemplary materials for 660 include, for example, plastic or glass. The frame portion 650 assists in holding the picture or photo 640 in place.

Any of the illustrated embodiments can be modified to meet any desired needs. For example, the size, thickness, and shape of any portion of the picture frame may be as intended for a particular intended use or application. The frame base and frame portion can be of any desired size or thickness and can be made of any desired material (e.g., plastic, wood, metal, etc.). The frame portion can have any desired aesthetics including, for example, beveling, corner design, color, and the like.

The adhesive applied to the frame base to adhere the picture or photo to the frame base can be any adhesive. In some embodiments, the adhesive allows the user to reposition or remove the picture or photo and attach different pictures or photos. In some embodiments, the kit is provided with an adhesive strip so that the user can apply it to the base. In some embodiments, the self-adhesive strips can be purchased separately and the user can apply them to the frame base.

In some embodiments, the frame base and the picture or photograph are mechanically coupled by any known mechanical means, including those described herein. In some embodiments, the mechanical attachment system is one or more tabs.

The picture or photograph as indicated herein may be any relatively thin, relatively planar material. Some non-limiting exemplary materials include, for example, photographs, artwork, cardboard, drawings, paintings, drawings, newspapers, magazines, glossy materials, wallpapers, fabrics, and the like.

The first and second sets of coupleable fasteners may be the same or different. Moreover, some embodiments may include more than two sets of coupleable fasteners. The term "set" as used herein with respect to a coupleable fastener refers to one or more fasteners. As used herein, the term "couplable fastener" refers to a fastener of one or more components that are adhered, attached, or retained adjacent to a vertical surface. To clarify, the coupleable fastener types described herein do not require two separate components that can be coupled. For example, the first line can be coupled to a fastener tape 3M Command ^TM, the 3M Command ^TM strap member coupled to the frame-based a single vertical surface or wall member may be coupled to the fastener. In some embodiments, the coupleable fastener has two or more components. In some embodiments, one of the two components of the coupleable fastener is attached to the frame body and the other is attached to the frame portion.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many changes may be made to the above-described embodiments and applications without departing from the basic principles. In addition, various modifications and variations of the present disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the scope of the disclosure should be determined only by the scope of the following patent application.

100‧‧‧Frame construction

110‧‧‧Frame base; base frame

120‧‧‧Second coupleable fastener set

130‧‧‧Adhesive

134‧‧‧ can be released from the main surface

140‧‧‧ drawings or photos

150‧‧‧Frame part; frame base

160‧‧‧clear or transparent part

Claims (8)

A picture or photo frame comprising: a base portion; a frame portion including a frame; a first set of coupleable fasteners capable of holding the base portion adjacent to a vertical surface; and A second set of coupleable fasteners are capable of holding the base portion and the frame portion adjacent one another. A picture or photo frame of claim 1 wherein the first and second coupleable fasteners are of the same material. A picture or photo frame of claim 1 wherein the first and second coupleable fasteners are of different materials. A picture or photo frame according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising: a transparent or clear portion or means between the frame portion and the base portion. A picture or photo frame according to any of the preceding claims, wherein one of the second set of coupleable fasteners has a release force that is less than one of the first set of coupleable fasteners. A picture or photo frame according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first and second coupleable fasteners are magnetic portions, a Velcro tape, a hook and loop fastener tape, a loop fastening tape, and/or At least one of the adhesive product can be repositioned. A picture or photo frame according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising: an adhesive portion on the frame body, the adhesive portion having a major surface that is a permanent adhesive and a release adhesive A second major surface. A mounting assembly comprising: a base portion; an outer assembly portion; a first set of coupleable fasteners capable of holding the base portion adjacent to a vertical surface; and a second set of coupleable fasteners capable of holding the base portion and the outer assembly to each other Adjacent.