Picture frame corner connecting element

Details Picture frame corner connecting element Picture frame corner connecting element

1999-08-04

2001-02-20

Davis, Cassandra (Department: 3628)

Card, picture, or sign exhibiting

Picture frame

Knockdown or set-up type

C403S401000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06189252

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to picture frames and, more particularly, to Hicks type frames.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A picture frame, commonly known as a Hicks frame or moulding, is a popular frame, particularly for use with primitive art. In a Hicks frame, individual frame elements are connected at a corner, for example, by means of a lap or tenon joint. A corner block can be adhered to the frame in each corner thereby hiding the joint, or a corner block can be machined to become the junction for the separate legs resulting in an attractive frame with decorative corners.
The present invention provides a picture frame in the Hicks style which can be easily assembled by a framer and which requires no tenon or lap joints.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with the invention, a picture frame comprises four framed elements joined together at mitred edges. A connector groove extends across each of the mitred junctions and is accessible from the front of the frame. Corner pieces which simulate the corner pieces used in a Hicks frame are provided at each corner of the frame. Each corner pieces overlies the junction between two adjacent frame elements. In accordance with the invention, each corner piece includes a connector which engages the connecting grooves between adjacent frame elements to secure the frame when the corner piece is secured to the frame.


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