US2007209266A1PendingUtilityA1

Method for framing artwork

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Feb 21, 2006Filed: Feb 21, 2006Published: Sep 13, 2007
Est. expiryFeb 21, 2026(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Paul NobleR. Bostic
A47G 1/06
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Abstract

A device, method and system for creating, framing, transporting, displaying, and selling artwork. The method generally includes the steps of supplying a specialized sheet of paper to an individual or a group of individuals wherein the sheet includes an identified area for receiving artwork produced by an individual or a group; having the individual or group of individuals produce artwork in the identified area for receiving artwork provided on the sheet of paper; marking the sheet of paper with information related to the identification of the individual or group of individuals; framing the sheet of paper in a frame; hanging the framed sheet of paper on a portable device for displaying and transporting a plurality of framed artists panel; and displaying a plurality of framed artists panel to a viewer or a group of viewers at an art show, for example. The device for displaying and transporting artwork generally includes a portable device for displaying a plurality of framed media and a method for displaying framed media so that multiple pieces of media may be displayed simultaneously. The method for framing artwork generally includes the steps of providing a pre-sized artists panel having artwork on an artwork area and identifying information about the artist on an information area separate from the artwork area; providing a pre-sized combination of framing elements including a frame, a transparent glazing, a mat, a backing board, and a hanger; and mounting the artwork within the frame, and the pre-sized artists panels are sized to cooperate with the framing elements so as to allow the efficient and economical framing of artwork.

Claims

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1 . A method for framing artwork comprising the steps of: 
 a) providing a pre-sized artists panel having artwork on an artwork area and identifying information about the artist on an information area separate from the artwork area;    b) providing a pre-sized combination of framing elements including a frame, a transparent glazing, a mat, a backing board, and a hanger; and    c) mounting the artwork within the frame.    
   
   
       2 . The method as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the pre-sized artists panels are sized to cooperate with the framing elements so as to allow the efficient and economical framing of the artwork.  
   
   
       3 . The method as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the artwork is previously created on specialized artists panel comprising a front surface and a back surface and the front surface, the artwork area is for receiving artwork produced by an individual or a group of individuals and the information area is for receiving information related to identification of the individual or the group of individuals.  
   
   
       4 . The method as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising the steps of placing and securing the artists panel, the backing material, the mat or combination of mats, and the glazing within the frame.  
   
   
       5 . The method as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the artists panel, the backing board, the glazing, and the mat or combination of mats are similarly sized.  
   
   
       6 . The method as claimed in  claim 5 , wherein the artists panel, the backing board, the glazing, and the mat or combination of mats all have the same outer dimensions of approximately 15-⅞ inches by approximately 13 inches.  
   
   
       7 . The method as claimed in  claim 1 , the mat or combination of mats have an opening that is sized and shaped to correspond to the artwork area so as to allow the viewing of the artwork area, and to cover the information area from view.  
   
   
       8 . The method as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising the step of attaching a device from which the framed artwork can be hung.  
   
   
       9 . A method for framing artwork comprising the steps of: 
 a) providing a pre-sized artists panel having artwork on an artwork area for receiving artwork produced by an individual or a group of individuals and identifying information about the artist on an information area for receiving information related to identification of the individual or the group of individuals separate from the artwork area;    b) providing a pre-sized combination of framing elements including a frame, a transparent glazing, a mat, a backing board, and a hanger; and    c) mounting the artwork within the frame, wherein the pre-sized artists panels are sized to cooperate with the framing elements so as to allow the efficient and economical framing of the artwork.    
   
   
       10 . The method as claimed in  claim 9 , further comprising the steps of placing and securing the artists panel, the backing material, the mat or combination of mats, and the glazing within the frame.  
   
   
       11 . The method as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein the artists panel, the backing board, the glazing, and the mat or combination of mats are similarly sized.  
   
   
       12 . The method as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein the artists panel, the backing board, the glazing, and the mat or combination of mats all have the same outer dimensions of approximately 15-⅞ inches by approximately 13 inches.  
   
   
       13 . The method as claimed in  claim 9 , the mat or combination of mats have an opening that is sized and shaped to correspond to the artwork area so as to allow the viewing of the artwork area, and to cover the information area from view.  
   
   
       14 . The method as claimed in  claim 9 , further comprising the step of attaching a device from which the framed artwork can be hung.  
   
   
       15 . The method as claimed in  claim 10 , wherein the artists panel, the backing board, the glazing, and the mat or combination of mats are similarly sized.  
   
   
       16 . The method as claimed in  claim 15 , wherein the artists panel, the backing board, the glazing, and the mat or combination of mats all have the same outer dimensions of approximately 15-⅞ inches by approximately 13 inches.  
   
   
       17 . The method as claimed in  claim 15 , the mat or combination of mats have an opening that is sized and shaped to correspond to the artwork area so as to allow the viewing of the artwork area, and to cover the information area from view.  
   
   
       18 . The method as claimed in  claim 17 , further comprising the step of attaching a device from which the framed artwork can be hung.

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