# US 11,442,337 B2 · Frame assembly for mounting a fabric and the fabric for mounting thereon > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,442,337 B2 - Document ID: US11442337B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/911,319 - Filed: 2020-06-24 - Published: 2021-02-18 - Granted: 2022-09-13 - Earliest claimed: 2019-08-13 - Assignees: Printaly Pty Ltd - Applicants: Printaly Pty Ltd - Inventors: Yuandi Wang - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11442337B2 ## CPC - G03B 15/00: Special procedures for taking photographs; Apparatus therefor - G03B 15/06: Special arrangements of screening, diffusing, or reflecting devices, e.g. in studio - G03B: APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OR FOR PROJECTING OR VIEWING THEM; APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS EMPLOYING ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR (optical parts of such apparatus G02B; photosensitive materials or processes for photographic purposes G03C; apparatus for processing exposed photographic materials G03D) ## Abstract A frame adapted to mount a fabric for image capturing has a top beam engaged with a pair of side support members and a pair of base support members engaging a base beam. Each of the side support members extends from the top beam downwardly through a curvilinear member to a corresponding base support member. The top beam is connected to the pair of side support members orthogonally. The base support members are connected to the base beam orthogonally. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A frame adapted to mount a fabric for image capturing, comprising: a top beam engaged with a pair of side support members; and a pair of base support members engaging a base beam, each of the side support members extending from the top beam downwardly through a curvilinear member to a respective one of the base support members, wherein the top beam is connected to the pair of side support members orthogonally, and the base support members are connected to the base beam orthogonally; and wherein each of the top beam, side support members, curvilinear members, base supports members, and base beam comprises one or more member pieces with the same cross-section profile. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The frame of claim 1, wherein each of the side support members is arranged to be parallel with another respective side support member, each of the base support members is arranged to be parallel with another respective base support member, and each of the curvilinear members is arranged to be parallel with another respective curvilinear member. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The frame of claim 2, wherein the top beam and the side support members are connected on a first plane and the base support member and a base beam are connected on a second plane, the curvilinear members are adapted to connect the side support members and the base support member in a smooth transition. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The frame of claim 3, wherein the first plane and the second plane form an angle between 60° to 120°. ### Claim 5 (depends on 3) The frame of claim 3, wherein the first plane and the second plane form an angle of 90°. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The frame of claim 1, wherein the curvilinear members are made of aluminum. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The frame of claim 1, wherein the curvilinear members are made of a resilient material. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The frame of claim 1, further comprising one or more reinforcing bars connecting the opposite side of the side support members and/or base support members. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The frame of claim 1, wherein the one or more member pieces have the same cross-section profile. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The frame of claim 9, wherein the cross-section profile comprises a serrated groove for receiving the fabric. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The frame of claim 9, wherein the cross-section profile is a channel for receiving connection brackets and other accessories. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The frame of claim 11, wherein one of the connection brackets is adapted to fit into the channel and secure thereto with one or more hexagon screws. ### Claim 13 (depends on 9) The frame of claim 9, wherein each of the member pieces comprises a length of 300 mm to 1000 mm. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The frame of claim 13 wherein the one or more member pieces have a length of 500 mm, each of the side support members comprises at least two member pieces to form a length of 1000 mm, each of the base support member comprises at least three member pieces 50 to form a length of 1500 mm, and each of the top beam and the bottom beam comprises at least four member pieces to form a length of 2000 mm. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The frame of claim 1, wherein the one or more member pieces comprise mitred joints at the extremities of the member pieces. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The frame of claim 15, wherein the mitred joints are cut at a 45° angle to form a 90° angle corner. ### Claim 17 A fabric for mounting on a frame, wherein the frame comprises a top beam engaging a pair of side support members, and a pair of base support members engaging a base beam, each of the side support members extending from the top beam downwardly through a curvilinear member to a base support member, the top beam being connected to the pair of side support members orthogonally, and the base support members being connected to the base beam orthogonally; and wherein the fabric comprises a polyester body with silicone edges mounted to the body, the silicone edges being adapted to fit into a serrated groove disposed on each of the top beam, side support members, base support members, base beam, and curvilinear members of the frame. ### Claim 18 A frame adapted to mount a fabric for image capturing, the frame comprising: a pair of side support members; a top beam connected to the pair of side support members orthogonally; a base beam; a pair of base support members connected to the base beam orthogonally, each of the side support members extending from the top beam downwardly through a curvilinear member to a respective one of the base support members; and one or more reinforcing bars connecting opposite sides of the side support members and/or base support members. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The frame of claim 18, wherein each of the top beam, side support members, curvilinear members, base supports members, and base beam comprises one or more pieces having the same cross-section profile. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The frame of claim 19, wherein the cross-section profile comprises a serrated groove for receiving the fabric.