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Frame for decorative objects

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-02-20
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Granted: 1992-01-14
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Expires: 2010-02-20
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Abstract

Abstract A reversible curved frame for pictures or other generally planar decorative items. Curved channel segments are joined end to end to form an endless frame. Links received with the channels at the ends thereof retain the segments in joined relationship.

Inventors

  • 👤 Rick B. Nugent

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-09 09:27
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/10; G09F1/12; A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/06; A47G1/0605; A47G1/10; A47G1/101; A47G1/102; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/55

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim 233 words
A frame for display of generally planar objects of artwork, comprising an endless loop comprising a plurality of two-ended segments joined together at the ends thereof, each of said segments comprising a curved elongated channel, said segments being joined by link members, said link members being generally elongate, said link members being longitudinally arcuate and receivable within said channel, said channel having a cross section which is horizontally symmetrical, said channel comprises in cross section a transverse bar having edges from which depend generally parallel sidewalls, said sidewalls having first flanges extending inwardly therefrom in opposing arrangement, said first flanges are positioned generally medially along the lengths of said sidewalls, said first flanges extending longitudinally along said channels of said segments, said sidewalls, said first flanges and said transverse bar comprising a first compartment into which said link members are receivable, said sidewalls each having a second flange depending generally inwardly, said second flanges and said sidewalls comprising a second compartment into which the object of artwork may be received, said link members having threaded openings therealong, said bar of said channel having openings therethrough generally coaxial with said threaded openings of said link members when said link members are received in said first compartments of said channels, a plurality of screws each receivable within the opening in said bar of said channel and engageable with the threaded opening of said link members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 233 words
A frame for display of generally planar objects of artwork, comprising an endless loop comprising a plurality of two-ended segments joined together at the ends thereof, each of said segments comprising a curved elongated channel, said segments being joined by link members, said link members being generally elongate, said link members being longitudinally arcuate and receivable within said channel, said channel having a cross section which is horizontally symmetrical, said channel comprises in cross section a transverse bar having edges from which depend generally parallel sidewalls, said sidewalls having first flanges extending inwardly therefrom in opposing arrangement, said first flanges are positioned generally medially along the lengths of said sidewalls, said first flanges extending longitudinally along said channels of said segments, said sidewalls, said first flanges and said transverse bar comprising a first compartment into which said link members are receivable, said sidewalls each having a second flange depending generally inwardly, said second flanges and said sidewalls comprising a second compartment into which the object of artwork may be received, said link members having threaded openings therealong, said bar of said channel having openings therethrough generally coaxial with said threaded openings of said link members when said link members are received in said first compartments of said channels, a plurality of screws each receivable within the opening in said bar of said channel and engageable with the threaded opening of said link members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 13 words
The frame of claim 1 wherein said segments are formed from extruded aluminum.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 211 words
A frame for peripherally surrounding works of stained glass having curvilinear edges, comprising a plurality of arcuate elongate side members abutted together and defining an arcuate loop, a plurality of elongated arcuate segments of relatively short length relative to said side members and interconnectable with said side members, said side members being of a given cross section and defining an annular recess for receiving the edges of a work of stained glass, said side members further defining an annular compartment for receiving said arcuate segments, said annular recess being generally concentric to said annular compartment, said cross section of said side members being horizontally symmetrical, comprising a U-shape having sides interconnected by a bar, each of said sides of said cross section of said side members having an inwardly depending first flange therealong, said first flanges of said sides in opposing relationship, said first flanges of said sides, said sides, and said bar defining said annular compartment, said arcuate segments having threaded openings therealong, said bar having openings therethrough generally coaxial with said threaded openings of said arcuate segments when said arcuate segments are received in said annular compartment, a plurality of screws each receivable within the openings in said bar and engageable with the threaded openings of said arcuate segments.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 211 words
A frame for peripherally surrounding works of stained glass having curvilinear edges, comprising a plurality of arcuate elongate side members abutted together and defining an arcuate loop, a plurality of elongated arcuate segments of relatively short length relative to said side members and interconnectable with said side members, said side members being of a given cross section and defining an annular recess for receiving the edges of a work of stained glass, said side members further defining an annular compartment for receiving said arcuate segments, said annular recess being generally concentric to said annular compartment, said cross section of said side members being horizontally symmetrical, comprising a U-shape having sides interconnected by a bar, each of said sides of said cross section of said side members having an inwardly depending first flange therealong, said first flanges of said sides in opposing relationship, said first flanges of said sides, said sides, and said bar defining said annular compartment, said arcuate segments having threaded openings therealong, said bar having openings therethrough generally coaxial with said threaded openings of said arcuate segments when said arcuate segments are received in said annular compartment, a plurality of screws each receivable within the openings in said bar and engageable with the threaded openings of said arcuate segments.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 41 words
The frame of claim 3 wherein said sides having second flanges positioned therealong, spaced apart from said first flanges, said second flanges in opposing relationship upon said sidewalls, said second flanges, said sidewalls, and said first flanges defining said annular recess.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 14 words
The frame of claim 4 wherein said side members are formed from extruded aluminum.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 48 words
The frame of claim 3 wherein said side members having oversized openings therewithin coaxial with said threaded openings of said arcuate segments when said arcuate segments are received in said segment-receiving compartment, said screws pass through said oversized openings and engage said threaded openings of said arcuate segments.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 14 words
The frame of claim 6 wherein said side members are formed from extruded aluminum.

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