WO2007008865A2 - Front loading display frame - Google Patents

Abstract

A display frame has a lower tray to which an upper frame bezel is attached in a snap fit. The frame can be loaded from the front and accommodates display objects of varying configurations and dimensions by using a selection of spacers, such as compressible foam or deformable foam to position such objects to be held by the lower surfaces of the bezel. Bezels of varying lengths can also be used to secure objects of varying shapes and sizes.

Description

FRONT LOADING DISPLAY FRAME

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention [ 0001] This invention relates generally to picture or craft frames and, more particularly, to a display frame assembly allowing display items to be loaded from the front of the assembly and capable of holding items of varying thicknesses and configurations. More particularly the frame of the present invention will accept flat items of varying sizes and thicknesses such as photographs, album covers and the like and will also accommodate three-dimensional items as well without adjusting the size or configuration of the frame components themselves. Access to the interior of the frame is provided from the frame front, allowing the contents of frames mounted to a wall surface to be adjusted or changed without removing the frame from the wall. Priority

[ 0002] This application claims priority from Provisional Application Serial No.

60/698746, filed July 12, 2005. Description of the Prior Art

[ 0003] Display frames are well-represented in the prior art and include a variety of methods for accepting display items of various sizes and configurations.

[ 0004] U.S. Patent 4,164,085 (Steeb et al) teaches and describes an album having picture receiving frame assembly in the cover. As shown in Steeb, a tray is affixed to a book cover and a picture is inserted into the tray. A frame is then snap fit into the tray, holding a lens and the picture within the tray. Because the Steeb device is intended for use as a "blind" mount there is no provision for any access through the bottom of the tray to position the object to be held therein, nor is there any suggestion of the use of adjustable spacers to allow two dimensional and three dimensional objects to be displayed.

[ 0005] U.S. Patent 4,939,858 (Dailey) teaches and describes a picture frame having a planar base member about the periphery of which is formed an edge extending above the base. Centrally located on the base is a recess within which a picture may be placed. A frame is then press fit into the recess portion to hold the picture in place. A decorative planar sheet can be placed within the edge and surrounding recess and the decorative sheet will also be held in place by the frame. Dailey teaches a frame for mounting planar objects such as photographs and does not suggest the ability to hold and display objects of varying thicknesses as well as the capability of adjusting those objects through the bottom of the fray. [ 0006] U.S. Patent 4,111,425 (Lathrop) teaches and describes a jigsaw puzzle holder and display apparatus. Lathrop has a flat base divided into a first centrally positioned recess and a second, peripherally extending recess by a dividing wall. The central recess forms a construction platform for assembling a jigsaw puzzle while the peripheral recess provides a place to store the individual puzzle pieces which are as yet unassembled. A cover is formed in the configuration of a frame and is snap fit to the base to cover the second recess and hold the unassembled puzzle pieces inside while displaying the completed portion of the puzzle in the central recess through a clear cover.

[ 0007] U.S. Patent 4,583,309 (Kane et al) teaches and describes a tamper proof display assembly with a sheet of compressible backing which holds the picture against a window when the picture and the backing sheet are slipped into a slot behind the window. [ 0008] U.S. Patent 3,842,525 (Deau) teaches and describes a picture frame and plaque having a tray-like rear member with a central panel and a supporting frame. When the device is fully assembled, the picture or other graphic to be displayed is inserted into the tray member through a slot formed at the top. A finger hole is formed through the rear wall for the purpose of allowing the picture to be removed when desired and a new picture to be inserted.

[ 0009] U.S. Patent 3,879,873 (Sawyer) teaches and describes a picture frame assembly formed as a tray within which a series of spring clips can be positioned to force a picture placed therewithin to contact an outer frame which is snap fit around the periphery of the tray.

[ 0010] U.S. Patent 6,438,883 (Kacius) teaches and describes a picture cabinet having a back hinge connected to a front frame. A series of picture receiving compartments are formed in the back with each compartment having a flat picture support member placed in each picture receiving compartment and a pair of compressible foam supports positioned behind each support member. When a picture is placed within the picture receiving compartment, the compressed foam spacer pushes the picture toward the front display glass.

[ 0011] U.S. Patent 1,002,910 (Foote) teaches and describes a display mount having a tray covered by an overlapping telescoping cover. Objects to be displayed within the tray beneath the cover may be supported on a piece of fabric or cotton wadding and compressed between the glass cover of the overlapping top and the fabric.

[ 0012] U.S. Patent 4,182,061 (English) teaches and describes a display frame having two separate display areas one of which is adapted to form a recess within which a three dimensional object may be displayed. A second tray-like compartment is adapted to display a flat object by sandwiching it between a glass or clear plastic backing sheet holding it in position with a series of tabs.

[ 0013] U.S. Patent 4,937,958 (Stein et al) teaches and describes a picture frame which includes a rectangular tray in which a picture or photograph can be placed. A cover, placed over the picture or photograph is held in place with rectangular holding members which snap onto the upper most surfaces of the frame.

[ 0014] U.S. Patent 4,998,361 (Gordon) teaches and describes a combination picture frame and album having a lower, box like tray, a support which overlaps the tray and a frame which overlaps the support. The picture to be displayed is placed on the support and the overlapping frame is press fit around it.

[ 0015] U.S. Patent 4,030,220 (Kotchen) teaches and describes a frame for textiles, needlework and the like having a tray within which a mounting member 16 is press fit and having a transparent protective member 20 which is press fit within the tray to abut the support member and hold it in place.

[ 0016] U.S. Patent 4,286,400 (MacPherson) teaches and describes a picture frame and manufacture thereof consisting of a rear member having a flat base onto which an upstanding continuous wall is formed thereby forming a tray within which a picture may be placed, a second overlapping frame which has a central opening corresponding to the shape of the tray and within which the frame is press fit to contact and hold the picture therein. A decorative cover overlaps the frame and has a central opening to display at least a portion of the picture.

[ 0017] U.S. Patent 3,715,824 (Rochman) teaches and describes a front loading variable depth picture frame consisting of a frame within which a painting mounted to a peripherally extending wooden support. The support is telescopically received by the frame and is held in place by a bracket which is screwed to the interior surface of the frame and the back surface of the support.

[ 0018] U.S. Patent 4,041,632 (Sarkisian) teaches and describes an art frame formed by side walls within which a series of spring clips are held. The spring clips push a photograph or other piece of artwork against a display glass held within the frame. [ 0019] U.S. Patent 5,075,991 (Wenkman) teaches and describes a front loading display frame having a series of corner slots 50 within which a picture is held and a transparent sheet 30 with tabs that are positionable within notches formed in the frame. A finger hole is formed in the rear base of the frame through which a user may push the picture held in the frame when it is desired to replace it with a different picture. [ 0020] U.S. Patent 3,787,992 (Leonhardt) teaches and describes dimensional picture frames each having a base within which a tray is nested, then an overlapping frame is placed over the tray and the base and a trim member is inserted into the opening in the frame to press against and hold the picture. [ 0021] U.S. Patent 4,949,483 (Dobson) teaches and describes an adjustable thickness display frame consisting of a rear tray within which a picture is placed and a front frame which overlaps the rear tray and which snaps into a series of ratchets formed along the outer periphery of the tray thereby accommodating items to be displayed which may have various thicknesses. [ 0022] U.S. Patent 6,035,571 (Hsu) teaches and describes a photograph frame having a tray within which an intermediate plate is inserted with the intermediate plate having a series of upstanding walls formed along its periphery which frictionally engage a face plate. The frame has a series of mounting holes 15 and

23 which can be used to hang the frame on the wall and which can also be used to push the picture held in the intermediate plate out of the frame. [ 0023] British Patent 2,242,127 teaches and describes a picture frame with quick changeable ornamentation consisting of a peripherally extending frame within which a decorative frame member can be inserted.

[ 0024] German patent 27 06 305 teaches and describes a picture frame with snap action assembly having a rear plate with a raised edge within which a picture may be placed and a front frame which snaps onto the rear edges to overlap the picture.

[ 0025] It is an object of the present invention to provide a display frame with the combined capacity to mount and display items of varying sizes, shapes and thicknesses in a convenient front-loading manner with simple and effective adjusting components for adjusting to the thicknesses of the display items without requiring the reconfiguration of the frame.

[ 0026] It is also an object of the present invention to provide such display frames with interchangeable frame bezels to change the appearance of the display frame. Summary of the Invention

[ 0027] While the following describes a preferred embodiment or embodiments of the present invention, it is to be understood that this description is made by way of example only and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It is expected that alterations and further modifications, as well as other and further applications of the principles of the present invention will occur to others skilled in the art to which the invention relates and, while differing from the foregoing, remain within the spirit and scope of the invention as herein described and claimed. Where means-plus-function clauses are used in the claims such language is intended to cover the structures described herein as performing the recited functions and not only structural equivalents but equivalent structures as well.

For the purposes of the present disclosure, two structures that perform the same function within an environment described above may be equivalent structures

[ 0028] The foregoing objects, and others, are accomplished by providing a display frame having a flat bottomed mounting tray with four upstanding walls forming a cavity into which the display items are placed. A frame is sized and shaped to fit the tray opening and is snap-fit to the upstanding walls to close off the tray opening. To accommodate the display items of varying thicknesses, a series of spacers are used to be placed either in front of or behind the display items and to allow the frame to contact them and hold them against the tray bottom.

[ 0029] A first preferred type of spacer comprises a series of compressible sheets sized to fit into the tray and upon which the object is placed. Spacing sheets of varying thicknesses can be combined to vary the distance the display object is held above the tray bottom. [ 0030] A second preferred type of spacer comprises a series of upstanding wall members sized to fit closely within the periphery of the upstanding tray walls and which are sized to have one surface thereof contact the frame when the frame is snapped into the tray with the remaining edge to be forced into contact with the display item to hold the item to the tray bottom. [ 0031] A third preferred spacer is a flange or series of flanges formed on the frame itself and which extend into the tray along the upstanding walls to come into contact with the display item.

[ 0032] A fourth preferred type of spacer is a form-fitting thermoplastic foam which can accommodate display items of varying thicknesses and configurations within a single display tray.

[ 0033] Preferably, access holes are formed in the tray bottom allowing the display items to be moved, positioned or manipulated within the frame prior to snapping the frame cover on. The tray bottom also preferably includes snap out hanging or support elements which can be used either to hang the frame on a wall surface or to prop the frame up when it is placed on a flat surface.

[ 0034] These and further objects of the present invention will become more apparent upon a review of the accompanying drawings in which:

[ 0035] Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a display frame with the display item therein;

[ 0036] Fig. 2 is the display frame of Fig. 1 with the display item removed; [ 0037] Fig. 3 is a front perspective view of the frame tray of Fig. 2 with the frame bezel removed; [ 0038] Fig. 4 is a rear perspective view of the tray; [ 0039] Fig. 5 is a partial front perspective of the tray of Fig. 4 with the prop assembled;

[ 0040] Fig. 6 is a bottom plan view of a second embodiment of the tray; [ 0041] Fig. 7 is a top plan view of a leg used to prop the display frame on a support surface;

[ 0042] Fig. 8 is a lateral view of the leg of Fig. 7; [ 0043] Fig. 9 is a partial sectional view showing the frame leg inserted into the tray;

[ 0044] Fig. 10 is front perspective view of a first embodiment of the frame bezel; [ 0045] Fig. 11 is a front elevational view of the bezel of Fig. 10; [ 0046] Fig. 12 is a rear perspective view of the bezel of Fig. 10; [ 0047] Fig. 13 is a rear elevational view of the bezel of Fig. 10; [ 0048] Fig. 14 is a partial elevational view of a mounting snap; [ 0049] Fig. 15 is a partial sectional view taken along 15-15 of Fig. 13; [ 0050] Fig. 16 is detail A of Fig. 3 showing a snap aperture; [ 0051] Fig. 17 is a sectional view showing the bezel mounted to the tray; [ 0052] Fig. 18 is a partial sectional view of the bezel mounted to the tray; [ 0053] Fig. 19 is a partial sectional view of a first embodiment of a system for holding a display item held in the frame;

[ 0054] Fig. 20 is a partial sectional view of a second embodiment of the display item holding system; and [ 0055] Fig. 21 is a partial sectional view of a third embodiment of the display item holding system. Detailed Description of the Invention

[ 0056] Referring now to Fig. 1, the numeral 10 indicates generally a display frame embodying the principles of the present invention. Display frame 10 is shown having a display item 12 held therewithin. Display frame 10 consists principally of a lower frame tray 14 and an upper frame bezel 16. [ 0057] Referring now to Fig. 2, the display frame 10 of Fig. 1 is shown with display item 12 removed, revealing tray bottom 18. Tray 14 is preferably molded from a thermoplastic material such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic and, in the embodiment shown in Figs. 2 and 3, a series of screw apertures 20 are formed through bottom 18 for the purpose of mounting tray 14 to a horizontal wall surface. In like fashion, a hanger aperture 22 is formed in tray bottom 18 to be used to hang tray 14 on a single nail or nail-like hanger. [ 0058] To use display frame 10 on a horizontal surface such as a desk top or table top, a snap-out prop 24 is formed in tray bottom 18. A brace 26 is formed integrally with large prop 24 and is separately deployable therefrom. [ 0059] To assist in adjusting or removing articles placed in tray 14, a series of inner finger holes 28, intermediate finger holes 30 and corner finger holes 32 are molded in tray bottom 18.

[ 0060] Referring now to Fig. 3, tray 14 is shown with bezel 16 removed. As seen in Fig. 5, prop 24 has a living hinge 34 formed with tray bottom 18. In like fashion, brace 26 has a living hinge 35 formed with prop 24 and can be separated and rotated outward from prop 24. As seen in Fig. 5, a brace peg 36 is formed integral with tray bottom 18 at the midpoint of prop 24, and a peg aperture 37 is formed in brace 26 proximate an edge farthest from hinge 35. [ 0061] As seen in Figs. 3 and 4, tray 14 has a top inner wall 38, a left inner wall

40, a bottom inner wall 42 and a right inner wall 44 molded integrally with frame bottom 18.

[ 0062] Tray top surface 46 is formed integrally with inner walls 38, 40, 42 and 44. Formed integrally with and depending from top surface 46 are top outer wall 48, left outer wall 50, bottom outer wall 52 and right outer wall 54. In the embodiment shown, inner walls 38, 40, 42 and 44 together with bottom 18 define a display compartment or cavity 56 within which display articles are held. A series of snap apertures 58 are formed in top surface 46 at selected intervals and positions.

[ 0063] Referring now to Fig. 4, tray 14 is shown in a rear perspective view, demonstrating that a series of molded reinforcing ribs 60 are formed integral with and intermediate inner and outer walls 38-48, 40-50, 42-52, and 44-54. Ribs 60 are also preferably formed with the lower surface 62 of top surface 46. In this manner, inner walls 38, 40, 42 and 44 and outer walls 48, 50, 52 and 54 can be relatively thin yet provide a sturdy and rigid construction. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, said walls have a thickness of about 0.093 inches.

[ 0064] Referring now to Figs. 3 and 5, prop 24 is shown assembled. Prop 24 has been separated from tray bottom 18 and rotated rearward, while brace 26 has been separated from prop 24 and rotated about hinge 35 toward tray bottom 18 to engage peg 36 with aperture 37 to lock prop 24 in place.

[ 0065] Referring now to Fig. 6 a second preferred embodiment of tray 14 is shown. In this embodiment, no snap-out prop is formed in tray bottom 18. Instead, additional upper finger holes 62 and lower finger holes 64 are formed across tray bottom 18 to be used for adjusting or removing display items from tray

14. Extending between and integral with lower inner wall 66 and lower outer wall 68 are frame leg mounts 70, 72, 74 and 76. Each frame leg mount has a frame leg aperture 78, 80, 82 and 84 formed horizontally therein.

[ 0066] Referring now to Figs. 7 and 8, a frame leg 86 is shown formed in a generally U-shaped configuration with a first leg segment 88 integral with a second leg segment 90 and a third leg segment 92 opposite from and corresponding to first leg segment 88 and a fourth leg segment 94 opposite from and corresponding to second leg segment 90. As seen in Fig. 7, second and fourth segment 90 and 94 are joined by a U-shaped end segment 96. As seen in Fig. 8, first leg segment 88 is angled with respect to second leg segment 90 and correspondingly third leg segment 92 is similarly angled with respect to fourth leg segment 94. In use, a portion of first leg segment 88 is inserted into aperture 78 and a portion of third leg segment 92 is inserted into aperture 80. Ih similar fashion, the second leg is provided to be inserted into apertures 82 and 84.

[ 0067] As seen in Fig. 9, display frame 10 is then propped at an angle when placed on a horizontal surface such as a desk top or table top 98.

[ 0068] Referring now to Fig. 10, bezel 16 is shown in a perspective view. While it should be appreciated that bezel 16 can be formed in a number of different configurations, the embodiment shown in Fig. 10 has a base flange 100 with a raised or stepped bezel ring 102 formed integrally therewith. Bezel ring 102 extends about the entire periphery of base flange 100 and has a top surface 104 and a depending bevel 106 joining top surface 104 with base flange 100. In the embodiment shown, bezel 16 has a second, interior bevel 108 formed integrally therewith, while interior bevel 108 has a depending interior flange 110 formed integrally therewith.

[ 0069] Interior flange 110 and interior bevel 108 define a central bezel opening 114 through which articles placed in display frame 10 can be viewed. [ 0070] Fig. 11 is a front elevational view of the bezel of Fig. 10 showing opening

114 and showing the aesthetic appearance created by flange 100, bezel 102 and interior bevel 108.

[ 0071 ] Referring now to Fig. 12 the rear perspective view of bezel 16 is shown an exterior depending wall 116 is shown integrally formed with base flange 100 and extends parallel and coextensive with interior flange 110. In the embodiment shown, bezel 16 is formed as a square. However, it can be appreciated that bezel 16 can be formed in a number of different geometric configurations. A series of reinforcing ribs 118 are formed integrally with interior and exterior flange walls 110, 116 and with base flange 100 to form a rigid, reinforced frame construction.

[ 0072] Referring now to Fig. 13, a rear elevational view of bezel 16 shows in more detail the construction of base flange 100, outside flange wall 116, interior flange wall 110 and reinforcing ribs 118.

[ 0073] Also seen in Figs. 12 and 13 are a series of snaps 120 formed integrally with and on the lowermost surface of base flange 110. One such snap 120 is best seen in Fig. 14 formed integrally with the lowermost surface 122 of base flange 100. Snap 120 has a first depending leg 124 and a second depending leg 126 defining therebetween a bight 128. Leg 124 has a protuberance 130 extending inwardly toward bight 128 while depending leg 126 has a similarly shaped and positioned protuberance 132. Protuberances 130, 132, serve to narrow bight 128 at approximately the midpoints of legs 124, 126 and, thereafter, widen bight 128 as it extends toward surface 122.

[ 0074] Fig. 15 is a view along 15-15 of Fig. 13 showing the cross-sectional configuration of base flange 100, lower exterior flange 116, blank 104, bevel 108, and interior flange 110. Fig. 15 also shows the positioning and construction of depending leg 124 of snap 120. [ 0075] Fig. 16 is an enlarged view of detail A shown in Fig. 3 showing in snap apertures 58 in greater detail. Each snap aperture 58 comprises a rectangular slot 134 across which a snap post 136 is formed integrally with tray 12. Post 136 divides slot 134 into a pair of open slot portions 138, 140. Snap apertures 58 are positioned to engage snaps 128 when bezel 16 is positioned on and pushed into engagement with tray 14.

[ 0076] Referring to Fig. 17, display frame 10 is shown with bezel 16 snapped into place on tray 14. Display cavity 56 is shown empty. Bezel 16 closes off a portion of tray 14 and secures a display item 12 in a number of different manners to now be described.

[ 0077] As seen in Fig. 18, bezel 16 snaps into tray 14 at snap aperture 58 with post 136 engaging snap 128. A portion of lower exterior flange 116 extends into compartment 56 along an interior wall such as 44. Lowermost edges 170, 172 of bezel 16 extend parallel to and are spaced apart from bottom 138 of tray 14. [ 0078] Referring now to Fig. 19, display frame 10 is shown with a flat, planar display item 140, such as a picture, photograph or record album cover displayed within cavity 56. To secure item 140 within cavity 56 a pair of spacer sheets 142, 144 are placed in and rest upon bottom 138. Sheets 142, 144, are preferably formed from closed cell foam which is somewhat compressible and are provided in various thicknesses to allow for the thickness of an object such as 140 to be displayed. Also shown in Fig. 19 is a sheet of protective glass or plexiglass 142 placed on top of display item 140.

[ 0079] As seen in Fig. 18, cavity 56 is defined by bottom 138, interior walls 38,

40, 42 and 44 and lowermost edges 170, 172 of bezel 16. This leaves an available loading depth B.

[ 0080] As seen in Fig. 19, the thicknesses of spacers 142, 144 are selected to make the total depth occupied by glass 146, display item 140, and spacers 142, 144 to be approximately depth B. In this manner, once bezel 16 is snapped into place, lowermost edges 170, 172 will contact the topmost object held in cavity 56 which, in Fig. 19 is glass 146, and will keep the objects within cavity 56 in place. [ 0081] Thus, display frame 10 can be fully loaded from the front once the bezel

16 has been removed from tray 12.

[ 0082] Referring now to Fig. 20, a second preferred method of securing a display object in place is demonstrated. Exterior depending wall 148 of bezel 16 is elongated to extend into cavity 56. In addition, a second elongated wall, exterior wall 150 can also be elongated to fit into cavity 56. When display object 152 is placed within cavity 56, spacers 154, 156 can be selected to approximate the distance C extending between the lowermost edge of walls 148, 150.

[ 0083] Walls 148, 150 can be formed of frangible segments with break-off seams

158, 160 allowing the segments to be snapped off to change the available depth for display objects. Alternatively, bezel 16 can be furnished in a number of configurations varying the length of walls 148, 150 to change the available display depth available within display frame 10. It should be noted that three-dimensional objects can be mounted on planar supports such as display objects 140, 152 can be positioned outside exterior wall 150 and thus be displayed in a "shadow box" effect.

[ 0084] Referring now to Fig. 21, another display alternative is described wherein display objects are displayed in a visco-elastic memory foam 162 placed in cavity 56 and which can be formed such that the foam 162 fills tray 14 to the maximum display depth B beneath edges 170, 172 and can thus be held frictionally in place. If desired, spacers 164, 166 can be combined with foam 162 to adjust not only display depth but the distance within tray 14 that a selected display object is embedded. [ 0085] Display foam such as Tempur-Pedic® Memory Foam is deemed to be satisfactory for such use.

[ 0086] When mounted to a wall or other vertical flat surface, tray 14 can be secured using screw holes 20 and thereafter, display objects may be inserted, removed and changed simply by removing bezel 16 without requiring display frame 10 to be removed from its support surface. [ 0087] As seen in Fig. 4, tray 14 may also include thereon a series of magnets

162, allowing display frame 10 to be mounted to a ferromagnetic surface. In addition, it is contemplated that a series of suction cups, not shown, can be inserted through screw mounting holes 20 to enable display frame 10 to be suction-mounted to a flat smooth surface. If it is desired to front-mount display frame 10 (as, for example, on the inner surface of a plate glass window with the frame contents exposed through the glass) a series of guide indentations 168 are provided as seen in Fig. 6. Holes can be drilled using these guides and the suction cup assemblies secured through the holes so formed. [ 0088] Use of finger holes such as 28 as seen in Fig. 2 or 62, 64 as seen in Fig. 5 can be used for access for cavity 56 to manipulate or arrange display objects prior to securing them in place. [ 0089] Use of ABS plastic for display frame 10 allows tray 14 and bezel 16 to be painted and repainted to produce desired artistic effects or to match the colors of the art object displayed. For example, bezel 16 can be painted in the colors of one's alma mater for display of a diploma or other school-related items. [ 0090] Tray 16 can be formed in any depth desired, with greater depths accommodating display objects of larger dimensions. Tray 16 can be formed to as little as a 0.065 inch depth for flat stock such as photographs. [ 0091] While bezel 16 is shown herein as extending into cavity 56 it should be understood that the lengths of depending wall 110 and interior flange 116 can be selected to bring lower edges 170, 172 substantially even with top surface 46 if desired, to increase the available depth for display items. [ 0092] While the foregoing descriptions and embodiments have described a rectangular or square display frame it should be understood that the invention is not limited to any particular shape, so long as the tray and bezel shapes allow one to be secured to the other and the adjusting means are shaped to fit the cavity formed by the base.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A display frame for displaying one or more selected items, said display frame comprising: a frame tray, said tray having a bottom and upstanding walls attached to said bottom, said bottom and said walls defining a display cavity within which said selected items are placed; a frame bezel, said bezel shaped and dimensioned to fit onto said tray; means for retaining said bezel on said tray; and means for securing said selected items within said tray when said bezel is attached to said tray, said securing means being adjustable to secure various sizes and shapes of said selected items.

2. The apparatus as recited in Claim 2 wherein said securing means comprises at least one sheet of compressible material.

3. The apparatus as recited in Claim 3 wherein said securing means comprises a plurality of said sheets.

4. The apparatus as recited in Claim 4 wherein said sheets are of differing thicknesses.

5. The apparatus as recited in Claim 2 wherein said securing means comprises at least one flange formed on the underside of said bezel, said flange extending toward said bottom.

6. The apparatus as recited in Claim 5 wherein each said flange comprises at least one frangible section whereby removing said frangible section changes the size of the flange.

7. The apparatus as recited in Claim 1 wherein securing means comprises a viscoelastic foam deformable to create portions with varying heights above said bottom.

8. The apparatus as recited in Claim 1 further comprising means for adjusting the position of said items, said adjusting means including at least one aperture formed through said bottom.

9. The apparatus as recited in Claim 1 further comprising means for supporting said display frame, said support means comprising a prop formed integrally with and foldable outwardly from said bottom.

10. The apparatus as recited in Claim 1 further comprising means for supporting said display frame, said support means comprising at least one socket formed on said bottom, and at least one support leg insertable into said socket.

11. The apparatus as recited in Claim 1 further comprising means for mounting said display frame to a substantially vertical surface, said mounting means comprising a plurality of mounting apertures formed through said bottom.

12. The apparatus as recited in Clairal further comprising means for mounting said display frame to a ferromagnetic surface, said mounting means comprising at least one permanent magnet attached to said bottom.

13. The apparatus as recited in Claim 1 wherein said bezel is formed from ABS plastic.

14. The apparatus as recited in Claimlwherein said tray is formed from ABS plastic.

15. The apparatus as recited in Claim lwherein said bezel retaining means comprises at least one mounting peg formed in said tray and a snap formed on said bezel sized and shaped to engage said mounting peg.

16. The apparatus as recited in Claiml wherein said bezel overlaps a portion of said display cavity when said bezel is attached to said tray.

17. The apparatus as recited in Claim 16 wherein the lowermost surface of said bezel and said tray bottom define therebetween a display depth and said securing means is adjustable wherein the thickness of said display items and the thickness of said securing means is substantially equal to said display depth.