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US 2019/0291503 A1Published application
Wavy canvas frame
OwnerPredrag Dragichinventor
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Abstract
Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are directed to curvilinear frame that may have canvas applied to the outside to create a 360-degree painting surface. The inventive frame gives a wavy or flowing look and may be painted on all exterior surfaces. The inventive frame utilizes new and improved strength-bearing studs made of a lightweight, sturdy foam being surrounded by a rigid member, typically wood.
Claims20
A frame for providing a curved surface suitable for artistic expression comprising:
- a top rigid piece having a pair of substantially parallel edges;
- a bottom rigid piece substantially similar to the top rigid piece;
- a plurality of studs affixed between the top and bottom pieces and wherein said plurality of studs are substantially perpendicular to the top and bottom pieces;
- and
- said pair of substantially parallel edges of the top and bottom pieces contain at least one convex or at least one concave curve or any combination thereof.
2 more elements
A method of making a canvas frame comprising the steps of:
- affixing a plurality of studs between a curved top and a curved bottom rigid member to create a base frame;
- surrounding the base frame with a laminate;
- attaching a canvas to the laminate by use of an adhesive;
- and
- removing any excess canvas or canvas threads.
2 more elements
A curved apparatus suitable for artistic expression comprising:
- a foam piece having a volume and at least one curved surface, and
- at least a portion of said at least one curved surface is covered with a canvas.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.