Re-usable, adaptable framing device

Abstract

A framing device for two-dimensional (planar) and relief artwork that is functional and decorative, and can be used multiple times and in various ways for personal or professional exhibition purposes. The framing device is generally a wall support for planar and relief art and supporting materials, and is designed for any size artwork. Modular elements connect together and can be used in multiple combinations to provide a structure that supports an art package for display. An art package generally consisting of art and supporting materials generally rests between the corner unit lip and a back support structure. Corner units connect to each other or to extenders with adjoining hardware, and optional fasteners, dust masks, shims, risers, and support bars provide more adaptation choice. This support system frames artwork and makes it ready to hang for display. The framing system elements are variable, adaptable, and re-usable.

1 . A re-usable, adaptable framing device comprising: 
 a) a plurality of modular elements, each of said modular elements comprising at least one planar surface, said modular elements being connectable with one another, at least one dimension of said modular elements being selected so as to provide no more than a substantially flush orientation with an art package, while preventing the intrusion thereof into the art package; and    b) means for attaching said at least one planar surface of said modular elements to a structural component of said art package, said modular elements at least partially surrounding a work of art;    whereby said framing device forms a cohesive unit with the work of art.    
   
   
       2 . The re-usable, adaptable framing device in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said structural component is at least one of said art package, a cross member, a layer, and a support structure.  
   
   
       3 . The re-usable, adaptable framing device in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said modular elements are attached to said structural component at at least one location thereof from the group: side, top, bottom, back, inner, outer, and front.  
   
   
       4 . The re-usable, adaptable framing device in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for attaching comprises means from the group: permanent and removable.  
   
   
       5 . The re-usable, adaptable framing device in accordance with  claim 4 , wherein said means for attaching comprises at least one of the group: apertures, adhesive, glue, spring-loaded mechanism, hook and eye fasteners, screws, nails, tacks, wires, staples, pins, clamps, pegs, heat, pressure, nuts, bolts.  
   
   
       6 . The re-usable, adaptable framing device in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said modular elements form at least one of the group: extenders, risers, fasteners, corners, corner blocks, corner edges, dust masks, adapters and connecting and adjoining hardware.  
   
   
       7 . A re-usable, adaptable framing device comprising: 
 a) a plurality of re-usable modular elements, each of said modular elements comprising at least one planar surface, said modular elements being connectable with one another; and    b) means for attaching said at least one planar surface of said modular elements to a structural component of an art package, said modular elements at least partially surrounding a work of art;    whereby said framing device may be adapted, dependent upon dimensions of works of art and forms a cohesive unit therewith.    
   
   
       8 . The re-usable, adaptable framing device in accordance with  claim 7 , wherein said structural component is at least one of said art package, a cross member, a layer, and a support structure.  
   
   
       9 . The re-usable, adaptable framing device in accordance with  claim 7 , wherein said modular elements are attached to said structural component at at least one location thereof from the group: side, top, bottom, back, inner, outer, and front.  
   
   
       10 . The re-usable, adaptable framing device in accordance with  claim 7 , wherein said means for attaching comprises means from the group: permanent and removable.  
   
   
       11 . The re-usable, adaptable framing device in accordance with  claim 10 , wherein said means for attaching comprises at least one of the group: apertures, adhesive, glue, spring-loaded mechanism, hook and eye fasteners, screws, nails, tacks, wire, staples, pins, clamps, pegs, heat, pressure, nuts, bolts.  
   
   
       12 . The re-usable, adaptable framing device in accordance with  claim 7 , wherein said modular elements form at least one of the group: extenders, risers, fasteners, corners, corner blocks, corner edges, dust masks, adapters and connecting and adjoining hardware.  
   
   
       13 . The re-usable, adaptable framing device in accordance with  claim 7 , wherein said modular elements are formed from at least one of the group: wood, plastic, metal, composites, paper, foam, and fabric.  
   
   
       14 . The re-usable, adaptable framing device in accordance with  claim 7 , wherein said modular elements comprise at least one of the groups of shapes: U-shaped, planar, right-angled, lipped, fructo-conical; curved, rounded, polygonal, grooved, slotted, pre-drilled, and faceted.  
   
   
       15 . A re-usable, substantially planar object comprising: 
 a) a re-usable modular element, comprising at least one planar surface, said modular element being connectable with another modular element; and    b) means for attaching said at least one planar surface of said modular element to a structural component of a substantially planar object; said modular element at least partially surrounding a substantially planar object;    whereby said substantially planar object may be adapted, dependent upon dimensions of a structural component, and forms a cohesive unit therewith.    
   
   
       16 . The re-usable, substantially planar object in accordance with  claim 15 , wherein said structural component is at least one of said cohesive unit, a cross member, a layer, a support structure, and an adjoining unit.  
   
   
       17 . The re-usable, substantially planar object in accordance with  claim 15 , wherein said modular element is attached to said structural component at at least one location thereof from the group: side, top, bottom, back, inner, outer, and front.  
   
   
       18 . The re-usable, substantially planar object in accordance with  claim 15 , wherein said means for attaching comprises at least one of the group: apertures, adhesive, glue, spring-loaded mechanism, hook and eye fasteners, screws, nails, tacks, wire, staples, pins, clamps, pegs, heat, pressure, nuts, bolts.  
   
   
       19 . The re-usable, substantially planar object in accordance with  claim 15 , wherein said modular element forms at least one of the group: extender, riser, fastener, corner, corner block, corner edge, dust mask, adapter and connecting and adjoining hardware.  
   
   
       20 . The re-usable, substantially planar object in accordance with  claim 15 , wherein said modular element is formed from at least one of the group: wood, plastic, metal, composites, paper, foam, and fabric.