Patent classifications
A47G1/16
FRAME
The present invention falls within the scope of frames, in particular a frame with magnetic and printing technology. It is an object of the present invention to provide a frame on which various types of printing can be performed and which is provided with a magnetic fastening system comprised of at least two rigid parts of different dimensions and thicknesses, these being a base (1) and at least one front panel (2) on which a printing can be made and/or to which decorative elements can be attached, the front panel (2) being fixed to the base (1) by magnetic fastening means (3). The presence of magnetic fastening means (3) in the base (1) and in the front panel (2) enables simple fixing and detachment between both, allowing the front panel (2) to be replaced several times in a quick and easy manner. In addition, the present invention comprises, both at the base (1) and the front panel (2), fixing means (5) to a vertical surface.
PICTURE FRAME HANGER
A picture frame hanger includes a horizontal level bar. The horizontal level bar has a top leveled surface with a bottom curved edge. A securing tab extends upwards from the top leveled surface and provides an attachment point for a picture frame with standard hanging hardware. The top leveled surface provides a level surface for the standard hanging hardware to rest and the bottom curved edge allows for the rotation of the picture frame hanger and the attached picture frame to level the attached picture frame. A vertical support bar extends downward from the horizontal lever bar and provides a lever arm to counteract the downward force created by the weight of the picture frame to prevent the picture frame hanger and picture frame from tilting forward.
MIRROR SYSTEM WITH WIDE RANGING COUPLING MECHANISM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
A mirror system for use with a stroller or wheelchair has a mirror, a support arm coupled with the mirror, and a clamp coupled with the support arm. The mirror is spaced from the clamp along the support arm. The clamp can couple with a wide variety of different support bases. To that end, the clamp of this embodiment has a first member with a first surface and a second member having a second surface. The first surface opposes the second surface and is compressible. The second surface has a concavity. To be removably couplable with a support base, the first surface is movable relative to the second surface.
Mirror for applying eye cosmetics
A magnifying cosmetic mirror may provide a three-point reflection path that may be utilized to apply cosmetics around the eye of a user. The cosmetic mirror may be constructed to have a base mirror and side mirrors extending at angles from opposite sides of the base mirror. The side mirrors may be constructed to provide a reflective view of the eye when placed above the base mirror. The base mirror may also be constructed to provide a reflective view of the eye, and each mirror may be substantially flat.
Mirror for applying eye cosmetics
A magnifying cosmetic mirror may provide a three-point reflection path that may be utilized to apply cosmetics around the eye of a user. The cosmetic mirror may be constructed to have a base mirror and side mirrors extending at angles from opposite sides of the base mirror. The side mirrors may be constructed to provide a reflective view of the eye when placed above the base mirror. The base mirror may also be constructed to provide a reflective view of the eye, and each mirror may be substantially flat.
Apparatus for holding an artwork
Apparatus for use in holding an artwork during transportation and storage, the artwork comprising or being mounted within a frame with a plurality of fastening devices secured to the frame, each fastening device having an aperture in a part which protrudes from a side of the frame, the apparatus comprising a substantially flat mounting panel provided with a plurality of retention members; and a plurality of securing devices for securing the fastening devices to the mounting panel, each of the securing devices comprising an engagement part for engaging the fastening device and a locking part which is rotatable about an axis from a first angular position in which it can be located adjacent a respective retention member and a second angular position in which it engages with a respective retention member, whereby each securing device can be used to secure a respective fastening device to the mounting panel by aligning the aperture in the fastening device relative to a retention member of the mounting panel, inserting the locking part through the aperture in the fastening device to a position adjacent a retention member so that the engagement part of the securing device engages a surface of the fastening device about the aperture therein, and rotating the locking part from the first angular position to the second angular position so the locking part engages with and is retained by said retention member.
Rotating painting apparatus
A rotating painting apparatus includes a plurality of painting stations rotatably mounted to a base plate and each station having 2, 3, 4, or more faces on which to apply paint. A painting station includes a drive shaft rotatably coupled to the base plate. Rotation of the drive shaft causes the painting station to swivel, i.e., to rotate. The stretched frame member includes upstanding side support members extending from the bottom wall and about which a length of canvas may be stretched to form a painting station having two faces (front and rear), three faces (triangular), or four faces (cube), and so on. A chain drive operated by a drive motor enables all of the frame assemblies to be rotated together. The apparatus may include a motion sensor operable to actuate the motor and drive shaft to cause rotation when motion is detected.
Positioning and stabilizing device for picture frames and the like
A device is provided which assists the positioning of wall mounted articles in their preferred orientation and stabilizing them to prevent them moving. The device comprises female and male components, each of which include mating features and magnetic elements that facilitate aligning, mating and attracting the female and male components together when the device is assembled. In a method of using the device to position and stabilize an article, such as a framed picture, on a generally vertically oriented structure, such as a wall, each of the female and male components is affixed to a respective one of the back of the article and the wall such that their mating features are exposed and align and mate with one another, and the magnetic elements attract one another, thereby holding the components together, as well as holding the article to the generally vertically oriented structure in a preferred orientation.
Hanging assembly and frame apparatus incorporating the same
A frame apparatus having an adjustable hanging height. The frame apparatus may include a frame having a mounting member thereon. The mounting member may extend along an axis and have a plurality of mounting elements located on opposite sides of the axis in an axially spaced apart manner. Furthermore, a mounting bracket is configured to be coupled to a support surface (i.e., a wall) and to the mounting member. The mounting bracket may extend along an axis and have a plurality of mounting elements located on opposite sides of the axis in an axially spaced apart manner. The frame may be hung from the support surface by engaging a subset of the mounting elements of the mounting member with the mounting elements of the mounting bracket. The mounting member and the mounting bracket may collectively form a hanging assembly for the frame apparatus.
Convertible Display Assembly
A convertible display assembly is disclosed. The convertible display assembly includes a display sleeve, a connector attached to the back of the display sleeve and forming a connector plate cavity, and a support bracket. The support bracket has a connector plate that is received by the connector plate cavity between the connector and the display sleeve to demountably attach the display sleeve to the support bracket.