Picture frame

Abstract

A picture frame includes a substantially transparent support member adapted for supporting a picture such that one may view the picture through the support member. The support member includes a first side and a second side wherein the second side is opposite the first side. The picture frame further includes a first image formed along the first side of the support member and a second image formed along the second side of the support member. The second image is formed about an entire periphery of the second side of the support member so as to define a border shaped and dimensioned for positioning a picture therein for viewing from the opposite side of the support member. The picture frame further includes a picture support adjacent the second side of the support member in a manner permitting viewing of the picture through the support member.

1 . A picture frame, comprising: 
 a substantially transparent support member adapted for supporting a picture such that one may view the picture through the support member, the support member including a first side and a second side wherein the second side is opposite the first side;    a first image formed along the first side of the support member;    a second image formed along the second side of the support member, the second image being formed about an entire periphery of the second side of the support member so as to define a border shaped and dimensioned for positioning a picture therein for viewing from the opposite side of the support member;    means for supporting a picture adjacent the second side of the support member in a manner permitting viewing of the picture through the support member.    
   
   
       2 . The picture frame according to  claim 1 , wherein the first image is positioned adjacent the second image so as to create a three-dimensional effect.  
   
   
       3 . The picture frame according to  claim 1 , wherein the first side is a front surface of the support member and the second side is a rear surface of the support member.  
   
   
       4 . The picture frame according to  claim 3 , wherein the first image is positioned adjacent the second image so as to create a three-dimensional effect.  
   
   
       5 . The picture frame according to  claim 1 , wherein the first image and second image are screen printed upon the first side of the support member.  
   
   
       6 . The picture frame according to  claim 1 , wherein the support member is constructed of plastic.  
   
   
       7 . The picture frame according to  claim 1 , wherein the support member is constructed from an impact modified acrylic sheet material.  
   
   
       8 . The picture frame according to  claim 1 , wherein the support member is a one-piece construction.  
   
   
       9 . The picture frame according to  claim 1 , wherein the support member includes a bottom portion functioning as a base member for the final picture frame, an upper portion functioning as a clip member for the final picture frame and a central portion functioning as the frame portion of the picture frame.  
   
   
       10 . The picture frame according to  claim 9 , wherein the bottom portion of the support member is oriented at an angle of approximately 80° relative to the central portion of the support member.  
   
   
       11 . The picture frame according to  claim 9 , wherein the upper portion of the support member is oriented at an angle of approximately 180° relative to the central portion of the support member.  
   
   
       12 . A method for manufacturing a picture frame, comprising the following steps: 
 creating a substantially transparent support member having a first side with a first surface and a second side with a second surface opposite the first side, the support member being adapted for supporting a picture frame and including means for supporting a picture adjacent the second side of the support member in a manner permitting viewing of the picture through the support member;    forming a first image along the first surface; and    forming a second image along the second surface, the second image being formed about an entire periphery of the second side of the support member so as to define a border shaped and dimensioned for positioning a picture therein for viewing from the opposite side of the support member.    
   
   
       13 . The method according to  claim 12 , wherein the steps of forming the first image and second image includes positioning the first image adjacent the second image so as to create a three-dimensional effect.  
   
   
       14 . The method according to  claim 12 , wherein the steps of forming the first image and the second image including forming the first image on a front surface of the support member and forming the second image on a rear surface of the support member.  
   
   
       15 . The method according to  claim 14 , wherein the steps of forming the first image and second image includes positioning the first image adjacent the second image so as to create a three-dimensional effect.  
   
   
       16 . The method according to  claim 12 , wherein the steps of forming the first image and the second image includes screen printing the first image and second image respectively upon the first side of the support member and the second side of the support member.  
   
   
       17 . The method according to  claim 12 , wherein the support member is constructed of plastic.  
   
   
       18 . The method according to  claim 17 , wherein the support member is constructed from an impact modified acrylic sheet material.  
   
   
       19 . The method according to  claim 12 , wherein the support member is a one-piece construction.  
   
   
       20 . The method according to  claim 12 , wherein the support member includes a bottom portion functioning as a base member for the final picture frame, an upper portion functioning as a clip member for the final picture frame and a central portion functioning as the frame portion of the picture frame.  
   
   
       21 . The method according to  claim 20 , wherein the step of creating includes orienting the bottom portion of the support member at an angle of approximately 80° relative to the central portion of the support member.  
   
   
       22 . The method according to  claim 20 , wherein the step of creating includes orienting the upper portion of the support member at an angle of approximately 180° relative to the central portion of the support member.  
   
   
       23 . A picture frame, comprising: 
 a substantially transparent support member adapted for supporting a picture such that one may view the picture through the support member, the support member including a first side and a second side wherein the second side is opposite the first side;    the support member further includes a central portion functioning as a frame portion of the picture frame and an upper portion, folded over in an opposing relationship to the central portion, functioning as a clip member for the picture frame, wherein a picture is selectively positioned between the upper portion and the central portion;    the upper portion further includes opposed inwardly directed arcs providing access for an individual's fingers to adjust the picture so it is properly positioned within the frame.