Re-usable, adaptable framing device

Abstract

Modular elements connect together to form a framing device that supports an art package for display. Corner edges are positioned over a back support structure on which an art package rests, and are removably attached on outside corner regions of the back support structure. The corner edges at least partially sandwich an art package between the front face of the back support structure and the lips of the corner edges. Fasteners removably attach along the back support structure between corner edges. The back support structure comprises extenders attached with adjoining hardware, and support bars add extra support. Space adjusters adapt a framing device for proper fit. The framing device is re-usable and adaptable due to means of attaching and dismantling the modular elements, and by adapting modular elements to fit different sizes and aesthetic choices. Modular elements are occasionally interchangeable.

1 . A frame for an art package, comprising:
 a) a back support structure, comprising a plurality of extenders joined into a rectangular structure by adjoining hardware; and   b) a set of four corner edges, each comprising two lips and two sides forming right angles;   such that when the art package is positioned to rest on a front face of the back support structure, and the corner edges are positioned on the outside comers and attached to the back support structure, the art package is sandwiched between the lips of the corner edges and the front face of the back support structure.   
   
   
       2 . The frame of  claim 1 , in which the back support structure comprises four outside extenders, and at least one support bar positioned between extenders and connected to extenders by adjoining hardware. 
   
   
       3 . The frame of  claim 1 , in which the corner edges further comprise a second lip which extends over a back surface of the back support structure. 
   
   
       4 . The frame of  claim 1 , in which at least one fastener is positioned on a side of the back support structure between corner edges. 
   
   
       5 . The frame of  claim 4 , in which a fastener has a lip for at least partially sandwiching the art package onto the back support structure. 
   
   
       6 . The frame of  claim 4 , in which a fastener is made of a bendable material. 
   
   
       7 . The frame of  claim 4 , in which a fastener is adjustable. 
   
   
       8 . The frame of  claim 1 , further comprising a dust mask at least partially covering the edges of an art package and back support structure. 
   
   
       9 . The frame of  claim 1 , in which the adjoining hardware further comprises a planar surface and at least one support plane connected to the planar surface, forming a bent plate. 
   
   
       10 . The frame of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one plate attaching a corner edge to the back support structure. 
   
   
       11 . The frame of  claim 10 , wherein the plate attaches the corner edge with hooks. 
   
   
       12 . The frame of  claim 10 , in which adjoining hardware is connected to a corner edge by adjustable connection. 
   
   
       13 . The frame of  claim 1 , further comprising a space adjuster between adjoining hardware and the back support structure for adjusting space and assisting attachment. 
   
   
       14 . The frame of  claim 1 , in which the back support structure is sized smaller than the art package, and the frame further comprising a space adjuster for filling space between a corner edge and the back support structure. 
   
   
       15 . A kit for forming a frame for an art package comprising a plurality of extenders joined into a rectangular structure, the kit comprising:
 a) a set of corner edges for connecting the plurality of extenders into a back support structure, each corner edge comprising two lips and two sides forming right angles; and   b) a set of adjoining hardware for attaching the plurality of extenders to form a back support structure;   such that when an art package is positioned to rest on a front face of the back support structure and the corner edges are positioned on the outside comers and attached to the back support structure, the art package is sandwiched between the lips of the corner edges and the front face of the back support structure.   
   
   
       16 . The kit of  claim 15 , further comprising a support bar positioned between extenders. 
   
   
       17 . The kit of  claim 15 , in which the corner edges further comprise a second lip which extends over a back surface of the back support structure. 
   
   
       18 . The kit of  claim 15 , in which at least one fastener is included for positioning on a side of the back support structure between corner edges. 
   
   
       19 . The kit of  claim 18 , in which a fastener has a lip for at least partially sandwiching the art package onto the back support structure. 
   
   
       20 . The kit of  claim 15 , further comprising a dust mask at least partially covering the edges of the art package and back support structure. 
   
   
       21 . The kit of  claim 15 , in which the adjoining hardware further comprises a planar surface and at least one support plane connected to the planar surface, forming a bent plate. 
   
   
       22 . The kit of  claim 15 , further comprising at least one adjustable connector for connecting adjoining hardware to corner edges. 
   
   
       23 . The kit of  claim 15 , further comprises at least one plate for attaching a corner edge to the back support structure. 
   
   
       24 . The kit of  claim 23 , wherein the plate attaches the corner edge with hooks. 
   
   
       25 . The kit of  claim 16 , further comprising at least one space adjuster for insertion between adjoining hardware and the back support structure. 
   
   
       26 . The kit of  claim 16 , further comprising at least one space adjuster for filling space between a corner edge and the back support structure.