US1946705A

US1946705A - Picture frame

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Publication number: US1946705A
Application number: US656456A
Authority: US
Inventors: Manoil Jack
Original assignee: MAN O LAMP CORP
Current assignee: MAN O LAMP CORP; MAN-O-LAMP Corp
Priority date: 1933-02-13
Filing date: 1933-02-13
Publication date: 1934-02-13
Anticipated expiration: 1951-02-13

Description

Feb. 13, 1934. MANOIL 1,946,705

PICTURE FRAME Filed Feb. 13, 1933 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 mmumumnlum INVENTOR Jack Manoil BY 7 an? flATTORNl-ZY J. MANOIL PICTURE FRAME 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed Feb. 13, 1933 INVENTQR Jae/i Manml BY jg 5 5 ATTORNEY Patented Feb. 13, 1934 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE Lamp Corporation, York a corporation of New Application February 13, 1933. Serial No. 656,456

13 Claims.

The present invention relates to picture frames and is more particularly directed toward picture frames designed for the simultaneous display of two pictures back to back.

The present invention contemplates a picture frame for this purpose designed to be made up or constructed in the form of a single unitary casting adapted to receive two pictures and a cover glass. These picture frames are designed for inexpensive manufacture and with a view to providing an ornamental picture frame adapted to be used on a table or other flat support for the purpose of displaying either one or two pictures. According to the present invention the single casting employed is designed so that it can be made in inexpensive molds and yet have an ornamental appearance no matter in what direction it is viewed.

The present invention also contemplates a dual purpose picture frame designed to have an oval or similar shaped opening through which to view one picture, while the other picture is placed behind a panel of glass, preferably of rectangular shape.

Other objects of the invention are to provide picture frames of the type above referred to, with different forms of base or support so that the frame may stand upright, may be tilted, or may be turned so that the long or short side of the frame is vertical, the other side being horizontal.

Other and further objects of the invention will appear as the description proceeds.

The accompanying drawings show, for purposes of illustrating the present invention, several embodiments in which the invention may take form, it being understood that the drawings are illustrative of the invention rather than limiting the same. In these drawings:

Figs. 1 and 2 are elevational views of the opposite sides of the picture frame;

Figs. 3 and 4 are sectional views through the picture frame of Figs. 1 and 2, taken on the lines 3-3 and 4--4 of Fig. 1;

Figs. 5 and 6 are side elevational and front views of a picture frame with an easel designed to facilitate tilting the frame in either of the two directions;

Fig. '7 is an elevational view of a modified form of picture frame designed to rest on its longer side as indicated in full lines or to rest on its shorter side as indicated in dot and dash lines;

Fig. 8 is a section on the line 88 of Fig. 7;

Fig. 9 is an elevational view of a plaque-like picture frame designed for displaying a single picture; and

Fig. 10 is a section on the line 1010 of Fig. 9;

Each of the picture frames shown herein is particularly designed to be cast in metal molds and hence the picture frame produced in this way is in the form of a unitary cast article bearing the ornamentation and structural features determined by the shape of the mold cavity.

In the form of construction shown in Fig. 1, the casting has a base 10, adapted to rest on a table, and a vertical panel 11. The parting lines of the casting are indicated by the dotted lines A, B, C in Figs. 3 and 4. The panel 11 is of generally rectangular shape and is provided with an oval or similar shaped opening 12. The casting is also provided with two inwardly extending lugs 1313 on opposite sides of the vertical members of the frame. The picture frame is so designed that these lugs extend into the portion of the mold below the dotted line A, A of Fig. 4. The mold above the dotted line A, A of Fig. 4 extends down through the opening 12 so as to form the lugs. The

lugs

13, 13 are adapted to receive a rectangular glass plate 14, preferably of such a size as to slide freely behind the lugs and to fit the panel. The glass plate rests on the shoulder or lug indicated at 15 so as not to slide down too far.

The pictures which are to be displayed in the picture frames are placed between the glass plate and the body of the casting. One picture, as

indicated at is, is placed so as to be viewed through the opening 12, while the other picture 17 is placed behind the glass plate. The pictures are generally of rectangular shape, approximately the size of the glass plate, and can be readily slid into position. The glass plate acts to hold both pictures in place and to keep them fiat. It

is, of course, possible to have both of the pictures carried by a single sheet of paper or other sheet material. The

lugs

13, 13 which hold the glass in place appear on one side of the plate as part of the ornamental scheme, while the other side is entirely free of any lugs.

In the form of construction shown in Figs. 5 and 6, the panel 20 of the frame may be made up in substantially the same way as the panel shown in Figs. 1 and 4. It is adapted to receive two pictures and a cover glass in the same manner as has been described. Instead of providing the casting with a base adapted to hold the panel in a vertical position, the casting is, as here shown, provided with two lugs or

easel forming members

21 and 22 opposite one another and placed adjacent the lower edge of the panel. As indicated in the drawings the picture frame can rest on either one or the other of these lugs so that the panel is tilted to facilitate viewing one or the other of the pictures. The lugs are adapted to alternately act as counter-balancing members to prevent over-turning of the frame.

In the form of construction shown in Figs. '7 and 8, the panel is made generally like that shown in Fig. 1 but instead of having a base 10 which extends the entire length of the short side of the panel, the casting is provided with two oppositely extending

members

24 and 25 placed adjacent one corner of the panel. These lugs will hold the panel upright and it may be placed with the long edge down as shown in the full lines, or with the short edge down as indicated in the dot and dash lines. The foot member 24 is preferably made longer than the foot member 25 as the weight of the glass tends to overturn the frame in that direction. In this construction the frame is preferably provided with guides or ribs 26 which keep the glass from slipping out of position when the frame is raised on its longer side.

In the form of construction shown in Figs. 9 and 10, the plaque is provided with a circular opening 41 and with a semi-circular glass receiving pocket 42. These glass retaining lugs 43 and 44 are provided at the extremities of this glass receiving pocket and are adapted to overlie the glass as indicated. In this form of construction a round picture and a round disk of glass 45 are received in the pocket. This form of plaque may also be made as a casting in a two part mold.

It will, of course, be understood that the shapes given to the openings and the glass are merely preferred shapes. One can, without departing from the spirit of the invention, utilize openings of other than circular or elliptical shape and can use glass of other than circular or rectangular shape.

It is obvious that the invention may be em bodied in many forms and constructions within the scope of the claims, and I wish it to be undl'StOOd that the particular forms shown are but a few of the many forms. Various modifications and changes being possible, I do not otherwise limit myself in any way with respect thereto.

What is claimed is:

1. A dual purpose picture frame adapted for simultaneously displaying two pictures and comprising a substantially fiat, cast panel having an opening through which to view a picture from one face of the panel, and two glass-retaining lugs integral with the panel, carried on opposite sides of the opening and spaced from the other face of the panel and a transparent glass plate slidably received within the lugs and extending beyond the opening to hold the first picture between the panel and glass plate, the glass plate having its edges exposed except where concealed'by the lugs and being also adapted to act as a cover glass for a second picture placed directly behind it, the opening being of generally oval shape, the plate being rectangular with one dimension equal to the corresponding dimension of the oval and the other dimension greater than the corresponding dimension of the oval.

2. A picture frame as claimed in claim 1, where- 'in the width of the glass receiving channel formed by the lugs is equal to the width of the opening adjacent the lugs.

3. A picture frame as claimed in claim 1, hav- "ing a base integral with the panel for supporting the frame in position.

4. A picture frame as claimed in claim 1, wherein the panel is of generally rectangular of the panel, and a transparent glass plate slidshape, and having an integral base for supporting the panel from a fiat surface.

5. A dual purpose picture frame adapted for simultaneously displaying two pictures and comprising a substantially flat, cast panel of rectangular shape having an opening through which to view a picture from one face of the panel, and two glass-retaining lugs integral with the panel, carried on opposite sides of the opening and spaced from the other face of the panel and a transparent glass plate slidably received within the lugs and extending beyond the opening to hold the first picture between the panel and glass plate, the glass plate having its edges exposed except where concealed by the lugs and being also adapted to act as a cover glass for a second picture placed directly behind it, the casting having integral foot-like members extending in opposite directions from one corner to provide a base adapted to support the frame with either the long or short side vertical.

6. A dual purpose picture frame adapted for simultaneously displaying two pictures and comprising a substantially flat, cast panel of rectangular shape having an opening through which 100 to view a picture from one face of the panel, and two glass-retaining lugs integral with the panel, carried on opposite sides of the opening and spaced from the other face of the panel and a transparent glass plate slidably received within 105 the lugs and extending beyond the opening to hold the first picture between the panel and glass plate, the glass plate having its edges exposed except where concealed by the lugs and being also adapted to act as a cover glass for a second picture placed directly behind it, the panel having integral extensions opposite one another and adjacent one edge, said extensions being oblique to the plane of the panel, each adapted to form a base for supporting the panel inclined to the horizontal.

7. A dual purpose picture frame for simultaneously displaying two pictures comprising a casting having a base and a fiat panel extending upwardly from the base and having an opening through which to view a picture from one face of the panel, and two glass-retaining lugs integral with the panel carried on opposite sides of the opening and spaced from the other face ably received within the lugs and extending beyond the opening to hold the first picturebetween the panel and glass plate, the lower part of the panel having'abutments to engage the lower edge of the glass plate, the glass plate being also adapted to act as a cover glass for a second picture-placed directly behind it.

8. A dual purpose picture frame for simultaneously displaying two pictures comprising a casting having a baseanda flat panel extendi ing upwardly from the base and having an opening of generally oval shape through which to view a picture from one face of the panel, and

'two glass retaining lugs integral with the panel carried on opposite sides of the opening and spaced from the other face of the panel and a rectangular transparent glass plate slidably received within the lugs and extending beyond the opening to hold the first picture between the panel and glass plate, the lower part of the panel having abutments'to engage the lower edge of the glass plate, the glass plate being also adapted to act as a cover glass for a second picture placed directly behind it.

9. A picture frame having a cast panel provided with an opening through which to view a picture from the front side, two lugs extending inwardly from opposite sides of the opening and spaced to the rear of the rear face of the panel, and a slidable transparent glass plate received within the lugs, the plate being adapted to hold the first picture in position, and a second picture placed between the glass plate and the first picture, the edges of the second picture extending beyond the opening in all directions so that the second picture is framed by the opening and may be viewed therethrough.

10. A picture frame having a cast panel provided with an opening through which to view a picture from the front side, two lugs extending inwardly from opposite sides of the opening and spaced to the rear of the rear face of the panel, and a slidable transparent glass plate received within the lugs, the plate being adapted to hold the first picture in position and to permit the viewing from the rear of a second picture placed between the glass plate and the first picture, the panel having integral lugs to receive the lower edge of the glass plate and hold it in alignment.

11. A picture frame having a cast panel provided with an opening through which to view a picture from the front side, two lugs extending inwardly from opposite sides of the opening and spaced to the rear of the rear face of the panel, and a slidable transparent glass plate received within the lugs, the plate being adapted to hold the first picture in position and to permit the viewing from the rear of a second picture placed between the glass plate and the first picture,

the frame also having two easel forming members integral with the panel opposite one another along the lower edge of the panel for supporting the panel in either of two inclined positions.

12. A picture frame having a cast rectangular panel provided with an opening through which to view a picture from the front side, two lugs extending inwardly from opposite sides of the opening and spaced to the rear of the rear face of the panel, and a slidable transparent glass plate received within the lugs, the plate being adapted to hold the first picture in position and to permit the viewing from the rear of a second picture placed between the glass plate and the first picture, the frame having, at one corner of the panel, two oppositely extending foot-forming members adapted to provide a base for supporting the panel upright, either on end or on its longer edge.

13. A picture frame having a panel provided with an opening through which to view a picture, and integral glass-retaining lugs to hold a glass plate against said picture, a transparent glass plate held in the lugs and adapted to permit viewing a second picture through it, and two easel forming bases integral with the panel and disposed opposite one another so that the panel may be tilted either way from the vertical, one base acting as a counterweight for the panel when the other base acts as the support for the frame.

JACK MANOIL.