A47G2001/0677

System for retaining an image within a frame

A spline installation device for use with a spline/rail type frame to assemble the splines to the rails. The device including a base that defines a platform for receiving a frame subassembly; and a plurality of linkages that are disposed about the platform and coupled to the base. Each linkage is configured to move between a first position in which a fence bearing surface thereof is at an angle other than 90 degrees relative to the platform and a second position in which the fence bearing surface is set at an at least substantially 90 degree angle relative to the platform for locking and holding the frame subassembly in place. The linkages further being configured to receive a spline instillation tool for locking the splines in place relative to the rails.

GOODS SUPPORTING DEVICE
20170360225 · 2017-12-21 ·

A goods supporting device is disclosed. The goods supporting device includes a body having a plate shape, and a support frame configured to have a shape corresponding to the body and support the body to stand the body while the support frame is combined with the body. Here, a folding part to be folded is formed to the support frame, and the support frame includes a fixing area and a folding area separated based on the folding part. The fixing area is fixed by the body with combined with the body and the folding area is folded while the fixing area is fixed.

IMAGE DISPLAY
20230190014 · 2023-06-22 · ·

Image displays are disclosed. An image display may include an image support and a plurality of foldable sections. Each foldable section may have a first segment rotatably coupled to and configured to lock with the image support and a second segment rotatably coupled to and configured to lock with the first segment. The image display may have an open and an assembled configuration. Display faces of the image support, first segment, and second segment may be coplanar in the collapsed configuration. The display faces image support and the second segment may be perpendicular to the display face of the first segment in the assembled configuration.

SYSTEM FOR RETAINING A SUBSTRATE WITHIN A FRAME
20230165391 · 2023-06-01 ·

A frame assembly includes a frame base and a rear panel including a plurality of side walls that are configured to be received within a plurality of side walls of the frame base. Along an external surface of each side wall of the rear panel there is at least one locking tab that is configured for reception within one corresponding locking opening of the frame base when the rear panel is inserted into the frame base so as couple the rear panel to the frame base in a snap-fitting manner and permit a canvas substrate to be captured therebetween for holding the canvas substrate across a front face of the frame base.

PICTURE FRAME AND MAT SYSTEM
20230172374 · 2023-06-08 ·

Presented is a Picture frame for visually displaying a picture template. The picture frame includes a base, a top cover, an internal backing, and a mat. The base includes a first side, a second side disposed opposite to the first side, and a peripheral portion extending along the entire perimeter of the first side and the second side. The first side of the base includes raised projections. An internal backing is positioned on the raised projections and the internal backing is removably connected to a magnet. The mat includes a plurality of locking tabs for releasably holding the picture template. The mat further includes a ferromagnetic metal plate. The picture frame enables quick and easy picture template replacement of picture template and the picture in the picture frame.

Modular photograph display system
11241108 · 2022-02-08 · ·

A modular photograph display system is provided. The display system can include one of more modular illuminated photograph display assemblies including a frame, base, and a post therebetween. The frame can include a frame back, illumination panel, photograph matte, window, clip assemblies, and cover. The clip assemblies can secure the window and matte against the frame back, such that a photograph can be inserted therebetween, and can magnetically secure the cover to the frame back. The base can include an LED driver and a controller for controlling one or more illumination panels. The bases of two or more modular photograph display assemblies can be coupled together to form an assembly of display assemblies. Additional frames and posts can added on top of the frames of the modular display assemblies to further increase the number of photographs that can be displayed.

FRAME FOR FLEXIBLE MATERIAL EXHIBIT
20220031094 · 2022-02-03 ·

Disclosed is a frame. The frame includes a framework formed to have a polygonal structure in a plane to surround an outer periphery of a fabric exhibit and including a fastening structure fastened to a rear support portion on a rear surface thereof, the rear support portion fastened to the rear surface of the framework to form a space configured to fix the fabric exhibit between the framework and the rear support portion and having a polygonal panel-shaped structure corresponding to the framework in a plane, a first fixing portion mounted, with a structure corresponding to an edge shape of the fabric exhibit, on a top surface of the rear support portion, and a second fixing portion attached to the first fixing portion by a magnetic force while the fabric exhibit is mounted above the first fixing portion and then a top surface of the fabric exhibit is interposed therebetween.

SNAP-FIT FRAMING SYSTEM
20220031095 · 2022-02-03 ·

A frame system according to one embodiment includes a hollow outer frame element that includes a plurality of recesses formed along inner faces of walls of the outer frame element. The outer frame element further includes a plurality of ribs formed along the inner face and an inner landing that protrudes inwardly into a center opening of the outer frame element. The frame system also includes a back plate configured for insertion into the center opening. The back plate includes a plurality of locking ribs for reception within the plurality of recesses to generate a snap-fit attachment of the back plate to the hollow outer frame element.

Planar display assembly

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.

QUICK EXCHANGE IMAGE FRAME ASSEMBLY AND RELATED METHODS
20170265659 · 2017-09-21 ·

Embodiments of the present disclosure include an image frame assembly including a frame portion defining a viewing window and a backing panel attached to a back of the frame portion. The backing panel includes a hinge portion that rotatably couples the backing panel to the frame portion to allow the frame portion to rotate relative to the backing panel about an axis extending parallel to and proximate to an upper edge of the backing panel, a body portion extending from the hinge portion and configured to cover at least portion of a viewing window of the frame portion, and a plurality of biased members extending from the planar portion and toward the frame portion.