Picture frame assembly

Abstract

A picture frame assembly that includes a frame that surrounds an opening and a fragrance media that is partially disposed in the opening of the frame. A display member that provides an image is disposed within the opening in the frame and the fragrance media diffuses a predetermined fragrance passively to allow multiple senses to be stimulated during the viewing of the image.

1 . A picture frame assembly comprising:
 a frame having an inner wall surrounding an opening;   a fragrance media partially disposed in the opening of the frame;   a display member that provides an image disposed within opening of the frame;   wherein the fragrance media diffuses a predetermined fragrance; and   wherein the fragrance media is detachably received within an inner wall of a frame such that the fragrance media extends into the opening surrounded by the inner wall of the frame such that a perimeter of the fragrance media surrounds the image.   
     
     
         2 . The assembly of  claim 1  wherein the frame is a digital picture frame. 
     
     
         3 . The assembly of  claim 1  wherein the display member is a screen of a digital picture frame. 
     
     
         4 . The assembly of  claim 1  wherein the display member is a picture. 
     
     
         5 . The assembly of  claim 1  wherein the display member is a canvas and the image art work. 
     
     
         6 . The assembly of  claim 1  wherein the frame has an inner wall with a slot that receives the fragrance media in spaced relation to the display member. 
     
     
         7 . The assembly of  claim 6  further comprising a transparent member engaging the frame and disposed between the fragrance media and the display member. 
     
     
         8 . The assembly of  claim 7  wherein the inner wall of the frame has a flange that is engaged by the transparent member. 
     
     
         9 . The assembly of  claim 7  wherein the transparent member is a glass panel. 
     
     
         10 . The assembly of  claim 7  wherein a support member is disposed within the frame and engaging the display member. 
     
     
         11 . The assembly of  claim 1  wherein the fragrance media is detachably connected to the frame. 
     
     
         12 . The assembly of  claim 1  wherein the fragrance media is an insert. 
     
     
         13 . The assembly of  claim 12  wherein the insert has a protuberance that snaps into an opening in the frame to provide a detachable connection between insert and the frame. 
     
     
         14 . The assembly of  claim 1  wherein the predetermined fragrance is associated with the image.