Unit consisting of the combination of a frame having at least one lateral slot and an image, the image being formed by—a first portion, referred to as the ‘intra-frame portion’, with a surface that is same as or smaller than the surface defined by the frame, and by—at least one second portion, referred to as the ‘extra-frame’ portion, forming an extension of the first portion that emerges out of the frame, the image being designed to be removably inserted into the frame through the slot in such a way that the intra-frame portion is arranged in an area defined by the frame and the extra-frame portion is arranged in an area outside the frame.

An artwork viewing apparatus configured to cover a piece of artwork and containing a preview area, the cover operably connected to a controller for accepting payment and opening the cover for an amount of time. The preview area can be located at an area of interest of the particular artwork to entice a user to pay to view the entire artwork. The disclosure also includes a method of viewing artwork using the artwork viewing apparatus and a method of viewing artwork in a drive-through setting.

An electronic picture frame and an odor releasing method thereof are provided. The electronic picture frame includes: a picture frame body having a display screen on the picture frame body; an odor releasing device disposed on the picture frame body and configured to release a plurality of different odors; and a processing device connected with the display screen and the odor releasing device, respectively, and configured to acquire material type information of a picture displayed on the display screen (2), and control the odor releasing device to release an odor corresponding to the material type information according to the material type information of the picture.

A picture frame including a plurality of frame elements and a speaker system disposed within the plurality of frame elements. The speaker system includes one or more audio speakers disposed within the plurality of frame elements or between the plurality of frame elements, at least one control panel configured for manual control of the one or more audio speakers, and one or more rechargeable batteries configured to power the speaker system. The frame elements are configured to hold a chemical canvas on which artwork is rendered either mounted within the frame elements or over the frame elements.

A stand for use with a charging device, such as, but not limited to, a Qi Wireless Charger. The stand is in the form of a picture frame, and elevates the charging unit up off a desk or tabletop, at an angle where a device being charged can be placed thereupon. A portion of the back of the frame is removably secured, and provides a space for securely holding the wireless charging device therein. The charging device power cord is routed through a picture frame support extending from the back of the frame.

A frame-based decorative article comprises a frame, a plurality of receiving holes in the frame, a plurality of decorations to be secured to the frame, and a plurality of flexible securing members for securing the decorations to the frame. The plurality of flexible securing members extend through a selected pair of receiving holes in the frame and surround a portion of at least one of the decorations and the portion of the frame between the two receiving holes, to thereby secure the plurality of decorations one adjacent others in outwardly projecting relation on the frame.

The present invention generally relates to display structures, and more particularly to a shadow box device for displaying items of artwork to create an impression that a piece of artwork is three-dimensional. The device may include light and sound modules which may be configured to interact with the surroundings of the device.

A vase and vase urn are each equipped with a plurality of windows for mounting photos, lyrics and the like, for adorning tables at weddings, funerals and other ceremonies of note. Retention rings can be of a snap-fit design or press fit to retain the memorabilia in the windows.

A planar display assembly is provided with a planar display pane in a frame with apertures formed about a periphery. Base members have a post received within the apertures. A retaining wall with ratchet teeth extends from each base member. Latch members with a hoop portion with a slot receive each retaining wall for adjustment in a direction toward the frame to accommodate display panes of varying thicknesses. A tooth is formed in each latch member to engage the ratchet teeth for adjustment. A release tab is provided on each latch member for manual release of the tooth from the ratchet teeth. A flexible arm extends from each latch members to engage and retain the planar display pane within the frame.

A smoke detection system for PURPOSE includes a picture frame that may have a picture mounted thereto. The picture frame displays the picture. A smoke detector is coupled to the picture frame and the smoke detector detects smoke. The smoke detector selectively emits an audible alarm when the smoke detector detects smoke.