Picture Frame System
AssigneeAskRemco LLC
InventorJohannes Hendrik Barnard
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Abstract
A picture frame system including one or more frames. Each frame is generally rectangular and rigid and can be molded from a polystyrene based plastic or similar material. Each frame is arranged for use with a standard-sized photographic print. The one or more frame includes a front wall with an opening to expose the photographic print and has planar side walls along the periphery of the front wall and extending rearward from the front wall. Recesses obscured by the front wall are provided in the side walls for receiving a connection means for securing adjacent frames together.
Claims20
A picture frame system, comprising:
- one or more frames provided with one or more rearward directed recesses having a laterally directed opening, which recesses are not visible from the front of the frame, said recesses configured for receiving a connection means, and said laterally directed opening being narrower than another portion of the recess remote the lateral opening;
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- one or more connection means sized complementary to one or more of the recesses and which cooperate with the recesses to secure adjacent frames together.
A kit for a picture frame system, comprising:
- one or more frames provided with one or more rearward directed recesses having a laterally directed opening, which recesses are not visible from the front of the frame, said recesses configured for receiving a connection means, and said laterally directed opening being narrower than another portion of the recess remote the lateral opening;
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- one or more connection means sized complementary to one or more of the recesses and which cooperate with the recesses to secure adjacent frames together, wherein the one or more frames and one or more connection means are supplied in a disassembled state.
A photo display system, comprising:
- a set of frames, each member of the set having a front wall with an opening therein to expose a respective photograph and side walls adjacent to and extending rearward from the front wall, recesses provided in the side walls;
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- complementary connection means for securing adjacent members of the set in a desired relation to the other, wherein the recesses and the connection means are configured with complementary fish tail like portions.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.