Customizable framing system and method of assembling same
OwnerQuentin Holmesinventor
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Abstract
The invention relates to a customizable frame system, which can be customized for both shape and size. In some embodiments only the corners are visible, and the structural rails are hidden. In other embodiments, the rails create a frame around the outside of the picture. The rails, and in some embodiments the corners, have a notch that allows the frame to be hung from various sides. The framing system can be supplied in standard sizes and custom sizes. Each corner can be a different shape and color or theme. They can be decorated or embellished with materials, objects or characters. The sides, rails and corners form reusable pieces to make different sizes for new frames.
Claims19
A kit for constructing an artwork frame, said kit comprising:
- a plurality of corner sections, each of the corner sections having one or more first attachment members;
- a plurality of corner support members, attached to each of the corner support sections via one or more second attachment members sized and proportioned to cooperate with the one or more first attachment members;
- a plurality of side rails, each connecting two corner support members;
- and
- two or more display members, one or more of said two or more display members comprises an essentially planar structure that extends horizontally or vertically away from the rear of the frame, and one or more of the two or more display members are independently selected from the group consisting of:
- a notch;
- a stand-off extender;
- a free-standing support;
- a hanging member;
- and a metal disc or magnet,
- wherein the plurality of corner sections, and the plurality of corner support members, and the plurality of side rails, define a perimeter of the artwork frame.
A kit for constructing an artwork frame, said kit comprising:
- a plurality of corner sections, each of the corner sections having one or more first attachment members;
- a plurality of corner support members, attached to each of the corner support sections via one or more second attachment members sized and proportioned to cooperate with the one or more first attachment members;
- a plurality of side rails, each connecting two corner support members;
- and
- two or more display members, one of said two or more display member is a hanging member comprising a first lip that is sized and configured to engage with one of the plurality of side rails on a first frame and second lip that is sized and configured to engage with one of the plurality of side rails on a second frame, and one or more of the two or more display members independently selected from the group consisting of:
- a notch;
- a stand-off extender;
- a free-standing support;
- and a metal disc or magnet,
- wherein the plurality of corner sections, and the plurality of corner support members, and the plurality of side rails, define a perimeter of the artwork frame.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.