摘要：
The invention relates to a customizable frame system, which can be customized for both shape and size. In some embodiments only the corners are visible, and the structural rails are hidden. In other embodiments, the rails create a frame around the outside of the picture. The rails, and in some embodiments the corners, have a notch that allows the frame to be hung from various sides. The framing system can be supplied in standard sizes and custom sizes. Each corner can be a different shape and color or theme. They can be decorated or embellished with materials, objects or characters. The sides, rails and corners form reusable pieces to make different sizes for new frames.
权利要求：
Docket No. 0184-92CAPT Patent CLAIMS 1. A kit for constructing an artwork frame, said kit comprising: a plurality of corner sections, each of said corner sections having one or more a first attachment members; a plurality of corner support members, each of said corner support members having one or more second attachment members sized and proportioned to attach to said one or more first attachment members, said corner support members further comprising two or more side rail channels; and a plurality of side rails sized and proportioned for reciprocating insertion into said side rail channels.
2. The kit of claim 1, wherein said one of more a first attachment members are finger joints, and said one of more a second attachment members are finger joints grooves.
3. The kit of claim 1, wherein said one of more a first attachment members are finger joints grooves, and said one of more a second attachment members are finger joints.
4. The kit of claim 1, wherein one or more of said plurality of corner sections forms an embellishment.
5. The kit of claim 1, wherein one or more of said plurality of corner support members forms an embellishment.
6. The kit of claim 1, wherein said corner sections and said corner support members are of a unitary construction.
7. The kit of claim 1, additionally comprising outer frame edges that are adapted at either end to connect to said corner section, said outer frame edges having a mechanism to engage with an opposing side rail.
8. The kit of claim 1, additionally comprising an adjustable mounting member having a means of attachment to a cooperating mounting member that is affixed to said frame. Date Recue/Date Received 2021-02-15 Docket No. 0184-92CAPT Patent
9. The kit of claim 1, additionally comprising one or more sheets of plastic or PerspexTM sheet.
10. The kit of claim 1, additionally comprising one or more embellishments selected from the group comprising: material; foam shapes, letter, numbers or words; stickers, glitter, and gem stones.
11. An artwork frame, said frame comprising: a plurality of corner sections, each of said corner sections having one or more a first attachment members; a plurality of corner support members, attached to each of said corner support members via one or more second attachment members sized and proportioned to cooperated with said one or more first attachment members, said corner support members further comprising two or more side rail channels; and a plurality of side rails, connecting said plurality of corner support members, via insertion into said channels, wherein said plurality of corner sections and said plurality of side rails, define a perimeter that forms said frame.
12. The frame of claim 11, wherein said one of more a first attachment members are finger joints grooves, and said one of more a second attachment members are finger joints.
13. The frame of claim 11, wherein said one of more a first attachment members are finger joints grooves, and said one of more a second attachment members are finger joints.
14. The frame of claim 11, wherein one or more of said plurality of corner sections forms an embellishment.
15. The frame of claim 11, wherein one or more of said plurality of corner support members forms an embellishment.
16. The frame of claim 11, additionally comprising outer frame edges that are adapted at either end to connect to said corner section, said outer frame edges having a mechanism to engage with an opposing side rail thereby providing a continuous frame edge. Date Recue/Date Received 2021-02-15 Docket No. 0184-92CAPT Patent
17. The frame of claim 11, additionally comprising an adjustable mounting member having a means of attachment to a cooperating mounting member that is affixed to said frame.
18. The frame of claim 11, additionally comprising a sheet of plastic or PerspexTM sheet sized to fit within said frame and engage with said corner support members.
19. A method of constructing the artwork frame of claim 11, said method comprising the steps: selecting the shape and number of said corners sections appropriate to accommodate the item to be framed; attaching said corner supports members to said corner sections via said first and second attachment members; selecting the number and size of side rails that fit into the space between each of said corner support members; sliding said side rails into said side rail channels; and optionally inserting a sheet of appropriately sized piece of glass or plastic sheeting, including but not limited to, PerspexTM into the frame.
20. The method of claim 19, comprising the additional step of affixing outer frame edges that are adapted at either end to connect to said corner section, said outer frame edges having a mechanism to engage with an opposing side rail. Date Recue/Date Received 2021-02-15