Print/picture frame

Abstract

A frame for mounting a print or picture on a vertical surface includes a transparent sheet of plastic. In one form, opposing side tabs extend from the sheet so as to lie generally parallel with a rear surface of the sheet to form slots configured to receive and retain the print. An end tab may be directed inwardly so as to form another slot for vertical and horizontal hanging. In another form, blocks are attached to the rear surface of the sheet of plastic at upper and lower edges thereof, and a second sheet of plastic is attached to the blocks so as to form a slot between the first and second sheets for retaining the print. In another form, the sheet has tabs extending rearwardly with blocks attached to each of the tabs so as to form a slot between the sheet and the blocks for retaining the print.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A frame for mounting a print or picture on a vertical surface, comprising: 
 a single quadrilateral and transparent sheet of plastic, including:    a flat body;    opposing side tabs extending from the flat body and directed inwardly so as to lie generally parallel with the flat body opposite a rear surface thereof, the side tabs cooperatively with the flat body forming slots configured to receive and retain a print or picture inserted therein through an open end of the frame; and    means for retaining the frame on a vertical surface.    
     
     
         2 . The frame of  claim 1 , including an end tab extending from the flat body and directed inwardly so as to lie generally parallel with the flat body opposite a rear surface thereof, the end tab cooperatively with the flat body forming a slot which, in conjunction with the side tab slots, receives and retains a print or picture inserted therein.  
     
     
         3 . The frame of  claim 1 , wherein the retaining means comprises keyholes cut into the tabs.  
     
     
         4 . The frame of  claim 1 , wherein the retaining means comprises suction cups attached to the sheet of plastic.  
     
     
         5 . The frame of  claim 1 , wherein the retaining means comprises screws extending through apertures of the sheet of plastic and into the vertical surface.  
     
     
         6 . A frame for mounting a print or picture on a vertical surface, comprising: 
 a quadrilateral and transparent sheet of plastic having tabs extending from opposing edges of the plastic sheet and bent inward so that the tabs lie generally transverse with the plastic sheet;    upper and lower elongated blocks attached to each of the tabs so as to form a slot between the plastic sheet and the blocks, the slot being configured to accept and retain a print or sheet of artwork therein; and    means for hanging the frame on a vertical surface.    
     
     
         7 . The frame of  claim 6 , wherein the hanging means includes screws inserted through apertures of the plastic sheet and block and into the vertical surface.  
     
     
         8 . The frame of  claim 6 , wherein the hanging means includes a notch formed in the upper block for receipt of a wire extending from the vertical surface.  
     
     
         9 . The frame of  claim 6 , wherein the hanging means includes a block attached to the vertical surface and configured to hold the upper block thereon.  
     
     
         10 . A frame for mounting a print or picture on a vertical surface, comprising: 
 a first quadrilateral and transparent sheet of plastic;    upper and lower elongated blocks attached to a rear surface of the sheet of plastic at upper and lower edges thereof;    a second quadrilateral and transparent sheet of plastic attached to the upper and lower elongated blocks so as to form a slot between the first and second plastic sheets, the slot being configured to accept and retain a print or sheet of artwork therein; and    apertures extending through the first and second sheets of plastic and upper elongated block for the insertion of screws into the vertical surface.