Systems and Methods for Picture Frame Backlighting
OwnerChris McLaughlininventor
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Abstract
A modular picture frame backlighting system for engagement into the interior of a picture frame is provided. The modular backlighting system includes a support frame having a top, bottom, and sides with a LED strip positioned along the interior to emit light into the interior of the backlighting system, and thus onto the rear of a picture canvas when the modular backlighting system is installed in a picture frame. The modular backlighting system also includes a rear reflector and a power/control cable for powering and controlling the LED strip and a diffuser to provide even lighting to the picture canvas.
Claims15
A modular picture frame backlighting system for engagement into the interior of a picture frame, said system including:
- a support frame having a first lateral side, a second lateral side, a top side, and a bottom side;
- a plurality of LEDs positioned on the interior lateral sides of said first lateral side, said second lateral side, said top side, and said bottom side;
- a power cable providing power to said plurality of LEDs;
- a rear reflector extending between said first lateral side, said second lateral side, said top side, and said bottom side;
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- a plurality of picture frame engagement structures positioned on the exterior lateral sides of said first lateral side and said second lateral side,
- wherein said picture frame engagement structures engage the interior sides of a picture frame to engage said modular picture frame backlighting system into said picture frame,
- wherein said picture frame holds a picture canvas,
- wherein, when power is provided to said LEDs using said power cable, said LEDs emit light that illuminates the rear of said picture canvas.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.