US20140259840A1 - Multi-level picture frame - Google Patents
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- FIG. 1 is a front view of a picture frame according to an aspect of the present invention
- FIG. 3 is a back view of the frame shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 7C is a cross-sectional view of a third display option using a picture frame according to another aspect of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a pair of opposing frame members 16 , 20 .
- each frame member includes first and second stepped surfaces 46 , 48 which form first and second picture frame openings, respectively, of frame 10 , while outer face 22 defines the outer perimeter of frame 10 .
- Back faces 32 generally face rearward and rest against the wall when the frame 10 is displayed and hung.
- Opposing frame members 16 are vertically aligned such that first channels 34 , second channels 36 , and third channels 38 correspond with their respective counterparts thereby forming generally parallel planes 34 , 66 , 68 , respectively, where each plane may be generally perpendicular to first and second stepped surfaces 46 , 48 .
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A multi-level picture frame configured for providing a plurality of alternative display options for an article is provided. The frame comprises a back face; a tiered front face; an outer face; and a stepped inner face including a first stepped surface and a second stepped surface. The first stepped surface defines a first picture frame opening and the second stepped surface defines a second picture frame opening. First and second channels are defined in the first stepped surface, and a third channel is defined in the second stepped surface. A removable portion of the frame is selectively releasable from a remaining portion of the frame so that the article can be inserted into one of the first, second and third channels and positioned in the respective picture frame opening.
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- The present invention is directed to a multi-level picture frame configured for providing a plurality of alternative display options for an article; in particular, the frame includes a stepped inner face having three channels defined therein, wherein each of the channels are adapted to receive the article, and wherein a portion of frame is removable to allow the article to be inserted into one of the channels.
- A traditional picture frame generally includes a rectangular frame portion typically constructed of wood, plastic, metal or glass. The rearward face of the frame is notched so as to secure the articles meant to be displayed within the frame. Typically, this notch has a depth sufficient enough to support a number of articles including a sheet of glass or plastic to protect the underlying artwork or photograph to be displayed, a border of matting to add a further decorative frame element to the artwork or photograph, the actual artwork or photograph, and finally an backing panel typically comprising a panel of cardboard or thin plywood. Each of these layers is held in place within the frame through use of clips or staples secured within the inner surface of the frame such that a portion of the clip or staple overlaps with the backing panel.
- A second type of decorative hanging involves the use of a shadow box frame. Shadow box frames are constructed similarly to traditional frames, but include the addition of a side spacer to increase the depth of the sides of the frame and thus the depth of the display area. This increased depth allows for the display of thicker and/or three dimensional objects which may not be possible using traditional frames. However, the actual frame is constructed and the displaying of articles is the same whether the frame is a traditional frame or a shadow box frame in that the interior diameter edge of the frame has a lip which functions to support and contain the articles, with a backing panel used to secure the articles within the interior of the frame through use of clips and staples.
- While each of the above-referenced types of frames are sufficient for displaying items in a desired format, each of these types of frames are not interchangeable with one another. Therefore, if for instance someone has a picture in a traditional picture frame and he wants to change its display format to a shadow box configuration, he must separately purchase a shadow box assembly in order to achieve this display. This is inconvenient and may discourage the desired change in format.
- As such, there is a need for a frame assembly which provides the ability to assemble the frame and chosen display article in multiple display options, without the need for multiple types of frames. There is a further need to provide these features in an assembly that does not require the use of tools, or the bending of clips or staples to secure the displayed articles within the assembled frame. The present invention addresses these and other needs.
- In general, the present invention is directed to a multi-level frame configured for providing a plurality of alternative display options for an article. In one aspect, the frame comprises a back face, a tiered front face, an outer face, and a stepped inner face including a first stepped surface and a second stepped surface. The first stepped surface defines a first picture opening and the second stepped surface defines a second picture opening. First and second channels are defined in the first stepped surface, and a third channel is defined in the second stepped surface. A removable portion of the frame is selectively releasable from a remaining portion of the frame so that the article can be inserted into one of the first, second and third channels and positioned in the respective picture opening. The multiple channels support the interchangeable arrangement of display articles including, but not limited to glass, matting, artwork or photographs, and stiffening or backing panels. These channels further obviate the need to provide clips or stables as the articles are secured within the confines of the channel and are not merely resting against a lip of the frame.
- To ease construction of the frame assembly and provide for interchangeability of the displayed articles, e.g. swapping photographs or artwork as the seasons change, a removable portion of the frame is selectively releasable from a remaining portion of the frame. Thus, the framer can remove the removable portion of the frame, slide display articles out of, or into, the channels to create the desired display, then reconnect the removable portion to the remaining portion to reconstruct a completed frame.
- Additional embodiments of the frame of the present invention include provision of a recess within the front face of the frame between the inner and outer faces. This recess enables the frame to create a shadow box effect wherein the frame elements themselves form the frame and side spacers in one unit thereby easing creation and assembly of a shadow box frame.
- In another aspect, the frame may include at least three frame members, each of the at least three frame members being interconnectable with the other two frame members to define a picture opening. Each of the at least three frame members including a back face, a tiered front face, an outer face, and a stepped inner face. The stepped inner face includes a first step surface and a second step surface. First and second channels are defined in the first stepped surface, and a third channel is defined in the second stepped surface. One of the at least three frame members is a releasable frame member that is configured for being released from the other two frame members so that the article can be inserted into one of the first, second and third channels and positioned in the picture opening. The releasable frame member is configured for thereafter being reconnected to the other two frame members to form the frame.
- Additional objects, advantages and novel features of the present invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and will in part become apparent to those in the practice of the invention, when considered with the attached figures.
- The accompanying drawings form a part of this specification and are to be read in conjunction therewith, wherein like reference numerals are employed to indicate like parts in the various views, and wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a front view of a picture frame according to an aspect of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a top view of the picture frame shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a back view of the frame shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the frame shown inFIG. 1 having one of the brackets removed; -
FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view taken alongline 5A-5A inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view of a portion of a frame according to another aspect of the present invention; -
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the frame taken along line 6-6 ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 7A is a cross-sectional view of a first display option using a picture frame according to an aspect of the present invention; -
FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view of a second display option using a picture frame according to another aspect of the present invention; -
FIG. 7C is a cross-sectional view of a third display option using a picture frame according to another aspect of the present invention; and -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an alternative version of the frame shown inFIG. 1 showing a releasable portion of the frame detached from a remaining portion of the frame. - Referring to the drawings in detail, and specifically to
FIGS. 1-3 , a multi-level picture frame according to one aspect of the present invention is generally designated asreference numeral 10.Frame 10 is configured for providing a plurality of alternative display options for an article within a picture frame opening 12 defined byframe 10. Articles that may be displayed withinframe 10 may include, but are not limited to, photographs, glass, matting, artwork, and stiffening or backing panels.Frame 10 may generally comprise afirst frame member 14, asecond frame member 16, athird frame member 18, and afourth frame member 20, each of which may interconnectable at adjacent ends to form a rectangular frame having anouter face 22 and aninner face 24. For example, each of the joined ends may form corners that are connected along mating mitered edges, such asmitered edges frame 10 is shown and described as being rectangular-shaped, it should be understood thatframe 10 may be constructed of at least three frame members to form any desired shape, such as, but not limited to, triangular, hexagonal or octagonal. In any desired arrangement, each frame member is configured such thatinner face 24 includes at least one step so as to create a frame having a tieredfront face 30.Frame 10 further includes aback face 32. With additional reference toFIG. 5A , a plurality ofchannels inner face 24 for allowing an article to be slid therein for display in alternative positions withinpicture frame opening 12. - As best seen in
FIG. 3 , back face 32 of each offrame members more apertures 39 defined therein that are used to connect to a frame stand (not shown), or allowframe 10 to be hung on a wall using a hook or nail. Further, with reference toFIGS. 1 and 3 , back face 32 may include one ormore holes 41 defined in aledge 43 that extends inwardly frominner face 24 each offrame members Frame 10 may include one ormore brackets 45 a, 45 b that rest onledge 43, wherein each ofbrackets 45 a, 45 b extend across two or more offrame members ledge 43 and extend acrossframe members ledge 43. A fastener, such as, for example, a screw, may be inserted into holes 41 a, 47 a to fasten bracket 45 a to framemembers second bracket 45 b may be used to connectframe members frame members -
Frame 10 may further include a removable frame member that is selectively releasable from a remaining portion offrame 10 so that the article may be inserted into, or removed from, any one ofchannels picture frame opening 12. The removable frame member may be any offrame members adjacent frame members frame members frame 10. Removable frame member 14 a is configured for being released from the remaining portion of the frame to permit access tochannels inner face 24. In order to remove frame member 14 a, the fasteners holding frame member 14 a tobracket 45 b (and therefore framemembers 16, 20) are removed so that frame member 14 a can be disconnected fromframe members FIG. 4 showsbracket 45 b removed fromframe 10. Once the article is positioned properly within the remaining portion offrame 10, removable frame member 14 a is re-secured to itsadjacent frame members bracket 45 b to frame member 14 a to constructframe 10 as shown inFIG. 1 . - In another aspect, instead of using one or more brackets 45 to removably attach
frame member 14 b, as best seen inFIG. 8 ,removable frame member 14 b may be releasably secured by another type of physical fastener such as a screw or nail, or cam lock fastener. In other embodimentsremovable frame member 14 b may be secured by a fastener which does not require the use of tools to remove and reattachremovable frame member 14 b. - With continued reference to
FIG. 8 ,removable frame member 14 b may include at least onefirst fastener 40 on eachmitered face 26 which corresponds to, and releasably engages with, a correspondingsecond fastener 42 located on each of the mitered faces of each adjacent frame member, for example, miteredface 28 of frame member 16 a and miteredface 44 offrame member 20 a. Each of first andsecond fasteners removable frame member 14 b to the remaining portion offrame 10,channels inner face 24 offrame 10. Each of first andsecond fasteners edge 26 andedge 28 as shown inFIG. 1 ). In one aspect, first andsecond fasteners removable frame member 14 b to itsadjacent members 16 a, 20 a while also allowing for detachment of theremovable frame member 14 b without damaging the other frame members or the article(s) situated withinframe 10. Alternative fasteners may include male/female counterparts wherein either the male or female half of the fastener is fixedly secured to the mitered edge ofremovable frame member 14 b, while the opposing half is secured to the mitered edge of the adjacent members. Examples of male/female fasteners include, but are not limited to a dowel/hole joint, post/snap connector, post/clip connector and hook-and-loop. Each mitered face may be adapted to have at least two fasteners so as to prevent or minimize any rotational turning of removable frame member 14 a when secured to its adjacent members. - As best seen in
FIG. 5A , a cross-sectional view of a frame member is shown, whereinframe member 20 is provided as an example.Frame member 20 comprisesouter face 22,inner face 24,front face 30 and back face 32. In one aspect of the present invention,inner face 24 is stepped to create at least two steppedsurfaces frame 10 is fully assembled with allframe members FIG. 1 , first steppedsurfaces 46 on all of the frame members define a first picture frame opening, and second stepped surfaces 48 on all of the frame members define a second picture frame opening. The second picture frame opening may have a larger, smaller, or an equivalent display area relative to the first picture frame opening. As best seen inFIG. 5A ,frame member 20 may further includefront face 30 that is tiered to form at least threetiered surfaces surface 48, in combination with bottomtiered surface 52 and aside wall 56, define a recess or well 58, thereby creating a frame member having a generally J-shaped cross-section. Whilerecess 58 is shown inFIG. 5A as having straight sides meeting generally ninety-degree angles,recess 58 may be manufactured to display any desired profile, such as, but not limited to, a V-shape, dovetail, rounded, semi-circular, or ogee-groove.Recess 58 provides aesthetic appeal and may replace or augment matting situated withinframe 10. -
Inner face 24 is configured to define a plurality of channels, wherein one aspect of the present invention includes at least threechannels FIGS. 5A and 6 ,inner face 24 has three channels defined therein, whereinfirst channel 34 andsecond channel 36 are defined in first steppedsurface 46 andthird channel 38 is defined in second steppedsurface 48. In embodiments which incorporaterecess 58,third channel 38 may be positioned above the height of first steppedsurface 46. In some embodiments, distance X between first andsecond channels third channels channels width 60 between about one thirty-second of an inch ( 1/32″) and about one quarter inch (¼″), and more specifically, between about one sixteenth inch ( 1/16″) and about one eighth inch (⅛″), and adepth 62 between about one eighth inch (⅛″) and about one quarter inch (¼″). - In another aspect of the present invention, as shown in
FIG. 5B ,frame member 20′ may includeinner face 30′ that is tiered to form twotiered surfaces 50′, 54, without including therecess 58 shown inFIG. 5A . In this aspect,side wall 56 is not included,tiered surface 50′ extends to steppedsurface 48′, and bottomtiered surface 52 is not included.Frame member 20′ is similar toframe member 20 in all other respects. -
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a pair of opposingframe members surfaces frame 10, whileouter face 22 defines the outer perimeter offrame 10. Back faces 32 generally face rearward and rest against the wall when theframe 10 is displayed and hung. Opposingframe members 16, are vertically aligned such thatfirst channels 34,second channels 36, andthird channels 38 correspond with their respective counterparts thereby forming generallyparallel planes surfaces FIGS. 5A and 5B , in one aspect of the present invention, distance X between first andsecond channels 34, 36 (and therefore planes 64, 66) may be different than the distance Y between second andthird channels 36, 38 (and therefore planes 66, 68). - Providing a plurality of
planes FIGS. 7A , 7B, and 7C present cross-sectional views of exemplary display options for the presentation of an article. For example,FIG. 7A shows anexemplary display 100 of anarticle 102 having a limited view of frame elements (in this cross sectional view—frame elements 16, 20).Article 102 is proportioned to be secured withinchannel 38 of each frame element comprising the frame with onlytiered surface 54, along witharticle 102, visible when viewed generally along the direction indicated by arrow A. Additional optional display items secured withinchannel 38 may include a protective sheet of glass orplastic 104 and/ormatting 106.Channels channel 34 to provide additional structural support to the completed frame assembly or provide for a more aesthetic rearward display whenframe assembly 100 is propped on a generally horizontal surface (e.g., a desk top or book shelf) rather than being hung on a wall. -
FIG. 7B shows an alternativeexemplary display 200 using a frame of the present invention.Display 200 features an article 202 secured withinchannel 36 such that each oftiered surfaces tiered surface 52 is visible when article 202 andframe 10 are generally viewed in the direction designated by arrow B. Article 202 may further be outlined by anoptional matting border 206. Optional glass or plastic panel 204 may be secured withchannel 38 thereby preventing physical touching of article 202 or to limit the collection of dust or other atmospheric contaminants from contacting article 202. An optional backer 208 may be secured withinchannel 34 to provide additional structural support to the completedframe 10 or provide for a more aesthetic rearward display whenframe 10 is propped on a generally horizontal surface rather than being hung on a wall. - As best seen in
FIG. 7C ,display 300 shows an exemplary view of a shadow box-type display where an article 302 is secured inchannel 34 when viewed generally in the direction designated by arrow C. Article 302 (or alternatively a backer 308) may further provide for the display of 3-dimensional objects such asobjects objects optional objects 310, 312) may further be outlined by anoptional matting border 306 secured withinchannel 36, and an optional glass orplastic panel 304 secured withchannel 38 thereby preventing physical touching of the article and optional objects and limiting the collection of dust or other atmospheric contaminants contacting the article and optional objects. - It is further envisioned, for each of the display scenarios shown and described in
FIGS. 7A-7C that an additional article of artwork or photograph may be secured withinchannel 34 whenframe 10 is propped on a generally horizontal surface wherein the additional article is viewed from a rearward view (a view opposite in direction shown by arrows A, B or C). As the case with forward viewed articles, additional optional protective glass or plastic panels and matting may be employed with regard to the rearward display. In these examples,frame 10 may serve as a dual display frame with both forward and rearward facing displays. - Although the present invention has been described in considerable detail with reference to certain aspects thereof, other versions are possible. Therefore, the spirit and scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the description of the aspects contained herein.
- All features disclosed in the specification, including the claims, abstract, and drawings, and all the steps in any method or process disclosed, may be combined in any combination, except combinations where at least some of such features and/or steps are mutually exclusive. Each feature disclosed in the specification, including the claims, abstract, and drawings, can be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.
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1. A multi-level picture frame configured for providing a plurality of alternative display options for an article, the frame comprising:
a back face;
a tiered front face;
an outer face; and
a stepped inner face including a first stepped surface and a second stepped surface, the first stepped surface defining a first picture frame opening and the second stepped surface defining a second picture frame opening,
wherein first and second channels are defined in the first stepped surface,
wherein a third channel is defined in the second stepped surface, and
wherein a removable portion of the frame is selectively releasable from a remaining portion of the frame so that the article can be inserted into one of the first, second and third channels and positioned in the respective picture frame opening.
2. The frame according to claim 1 wherein the second picture frame opening is greater than the first picture frame opening.
3. The frame according to claim 1 wherein the removable portion of the frame is selectively releasably connected to the remaining portion of the frame by at least one of a screw, a nail, a cam lock, a magnet, dowel/hole joint, post/snap connector, post/clip connector, and hook-and-loop fastener.
4. The frame according to claim 1 wherein the removable portion of the frame is selectively releasably connected to the remaining portion of the frame by a bracket.
5. The frame according to claim 4 wherein the bracket is positioned between the article and the frame.
6. The frame according to claim 1 wherein the tiered front face further includes a recess between the third channel and the second channel.
7. The frame according to claim 1 wherein the distance between the first and second channels is different than the distance between the second and third channels.
8. The frame according to claim 7 wherein the distance between the first and second channels is greater than the distance between the second and third channels.
9. The frame according to claim 1 wherein a cross-section of the frame is generally J-shaped.
10. The frame according to claim 1 wherein the frame is rectangular shaped.
11. A multi-level picture frame configured for providing a plurality of alternative display options for an article, the frame comprising:
at least three frame members, each of the at least three frame members being interconnectable with the other two frame members to define a picture frame opening,
each of the at least three frame members include a back face, a tiered front face, an outer face, and a stepped inner face, the stepped inner face including a first step surface and a second step surface,
wherein first and second channels are defined in the first stepped surface,
wherein a third channel is defined in the second stepped surface, and
wherein one of the at least three frame members is a removable frame member that is configured for being released from the other two frame members so that the article can be inserted into one of the first, second and third channels and positioned in the picture frame opening, the removable frame member configured for thereafter being reconnected to the other two frame members to form the frame.
12. The frame according to claim 11 wherein the removable frame member is releasably connected to the other two frame members by at least one of a bracket, a screw, a nail, a cam lock, a magnet, dowel/hole joint, post/snap connector, post/clip connector, and hook-and-loop fastener.
13. The frame according to claim 11 wherein the tiered front face further includes a recess between the third channel and the second channel.
14. The frame according to claim 11 wherein the distance between the first and second channels is different than the distance between the second and third channels.
15. The frame according to claim 14 wherein the distance between the first and second channels is greater than the distance between the second and third channels.
16. The frame according to claim 11 wherein the picture frame opening defined by the second stepped surface is greater than the picture frame opening defined by the first stepped surface.
17. The frame according to claim 11 wherein a cross-section of the at least three frame members is generally J-shaped.
18. The frame according to claim 11 wherein the at least three frame members includes a first frame member, a second frame member, a third frame member, and a fourth frame member, and wherein the first, second, third, and fourth frame members are interconnectable to form a rectangular or square frame.
19. The frame according to claim 18 wherein the first frame member is parallel with the third frame member, the second frame member is parallel with the fourth frame member, wherein the second frame member is connected to the first and third frame members, and wherein the fourth frame member is releasably connected to the first and third frame members.
20. The frame according to claim 19 wherein the fourth frame member is releasably connected to the first and third frame members by at least one of a screw, a nail, a cam lock, a magnet, dowel/hole joint, post/snap connector, post/clip connector, and hook-and-loop fastener.
21. The frame according to claim 18 wherein the fourth frame member is releasably connected to the first and third frame members by a first bracket, and wherein the second frame member is connected to the first and third frame members by a second bracket.
22. The frame according to claim 18 wherein a cross-section of the first frame member, the second frame member, the third frame member, and the fourth frame member is generally J-shaped.
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