# US 2013/0152441 A1 · Multiframe picture holder

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- Number: US 2013/0152441 A1
- Document ID: US20130152441A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 13/327,530
- Filed: 2011-12-15
- Published: 2013-06-20
- Earliest claimed: 2011-12-15
- Assignees: Umbra LLC
- Inventors: Matthew J. Carr
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20130152441A1

## CPC

- A47G 1/065: {Interconnected frames; Frame assemblies; Frames for two or more pictures}
- A47G 2001/0688: {where the picture is inserted through a slit in one of the frame members}
- A47G: HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT (book-ends A47B5/00; knives B26B)

## Abstract

The present invention is a multiframe and multiplanar picture holder that includes an outer frame that encloses a plurality of display frames such that each of said plurality of display frames is in contact with at least one other of said plurality of picture holders. Attachment segments within and/or around the outer frame have slots or other structures to receive extension frames each of which extend from the attachment segments. Both the display frames and the extension frames may be used to hold photos or similar display items.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A multiframe and multiplanar picture holder comprising:
an outer frame enclosing a plurality of display frames each of said plurality of display frames being in contact with at least one other of said plurality of picture holders;
at least one attachment segment within or around said outer frame, wherein each of said at least one attachment segment defines or contains at least one attachment receiving means;
at least one extension frame having an attachment means on one edge of said extension frame, said attachment means being joined to said attachment receiving means; and,
a backing, said backing configured to enclose one side of said outer frame and removably attached to said outer frame.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The multiframe and multiplanar picture holder as recited in claim 1 wherein each of said plurality of display frames has a front facing wherein at least two of said front facings are in parallel planes;

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The multiframe and multiplanar picture holder as recited in claim 1 wherein said at least one extension frame extends substantially perpendicularly from said outer frame.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The multiframe and multiplanar picture holder as recited in claim 1 wherein said at least one attachment receiving means is at least one slot.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

The multiframe and multiplanar picture holder as recited in claim 4 wherein said at least one attachment means is at least one snap fit hook.

### Claim 6 (depends on 4)

The multiframe and multiplanar picture holder as recited in claim 4 wherein said at least one attachment means is at least one removable hook.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The multiframe and multiplanar picture holder as recited in claim 1 wherein said at least one attachment receiving means is a hole and said attachment means is a screw.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The multiframe and multiplanar picture holder as recited in claim 1 wherein said at least one attachment means is an adhesive.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The multiframe and multiplanar picture holder as recited in claim 1 wherein said extension frame comprises two parts.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The multiframe and multiplanar picture holder as recited in claim 1 wherein said slot receives two objects for display.

### Claim 11 (depends on 10)

The multiframe and multiplanar picture holder as recited in claim 10 wherein said extension frame includes a slot to receive at least two display covers.

### Claim 12 (depends on 1)

The multiframe and multiplanar picture holder as recited in claim 1 further comprising hanging means attached to said backing for hanging said picture holder.

### Claim 13 (depends on 1)

The multiframe and multiplanar picture holder as recited in claim 1 wherein said removable attachment is at least one swivel attached to said outer frame.

### Claim 14 (depends on 1)

The multiframe and multiplanar picture holder as recited in claim 1 wherein said at least one extension frame is a plurality of extension frames.

### Claim 15 (depends on 1)

The multiframe and multiplanar picture holder as recited in claim 1 further comprising at least one display cover in at least one of said plurality of display frames.