Frame Dividing Insert

Abstract

The present invention is a frame divider, which is used to provide an existing frame with the capability to increase the number of frame openings using spline members. The present invention comprises a frame insert, a plurality of frame openings and either a spline member or a plurality of spline members. The frame insert comprises an insert opening, an inner edge and an outer edge. These spline members comprise a plurality of spline ends which are affixed to the inner edge of the frame insert. The spline members can be linear, nonlinear or a combination of both. The frame openings are delineated by the spline members and the inner edge. The present invention is applied to an existing frame by being inserted into the rabbet of the frame. The arrangement of the spline members should be customizable to a user.

1 . A frame divider comprises,
 a frame insert;   a plurality of spline members;   a plurality of frame openings;   the frame insert comprises an insert opening, an inner edge and an outer edge;   each of the plurality of spline members comprises a plurality of spline ends;   each of the plurality of spline member ends being affixed to the inner edge; and   each of the plurality of frame openings being delineated by the each of the plurality of spline members and the inner edge.   
     
     
         2 . The frame divider as claimed in  claim 1  comprises;
 the inner edge being positioned oppositely to the outer edge; 
 the insert opening being positioned concentrically within the frame insert; and 
 the inner edge enveloping the insert opening. 
 
     
     
         3 . The frame divider as claimed in  claim 1  comprises,
 a plurality of adhesive strips; and 
 a corrugated edge. 
 
     
     
         4 . The frame divider as claimed in  claim 3  comprises,
 each of the plurality of spline ends being attached to the inner edge by each of the plurality of adhesive strips; and 
 the outer edge being enveloped by the corrugated edge. 
 
     
     
         5 . The frame divider as claimed in  claim 1  comprises,
 the plurality of spline members being housed by the frame insert. 
 
     
     
         6 . A frame divider comprises,
 a frame insert;   a spline member;   a plurality of frame openings;   the frame insert comprises an insert opening, an inner edge and an outer edge;   a spline member comprises a plurality of spline ends;   each of the plurality of spline member ends being affixed to the inner edge; and   each of the plurality of frame openings being delineated by the spline member and the inner edge.   
     
     
         7 . The frame divider as claimed in  claim 6  comprises;
 the inner edge being positioned oppositely to the outer edge; 
 the insert opening being positioned concentrically within the frame insert; and 
 the inner edge enveloping the insert opening. 
 
     
     
         8 . The frame divider as claimed in  claim 6  comprises,
 a plurality of adhesive strips; and 
 a corrugated edge. 
 
     
     
         9 . The frame divider as claimed in  claim 8  comprises,
 each of the plurality of spline ends being attached to the inner edge by each of the plurality of adhesive strips; and 
 the outer edge being enveloped by the corrugated edge. 
 
     
     
         10 . The frame divider as claimed in  claim 6  comprises,
 the spline member being housed by the frame insert. 
 
     
     
         11 . A frame divider comprises,
 a frame insert;   a plurality of spline members;   a plurality of frame openings;   the frame insert comprises an insert opening, an inner edge and an outer edge;   each of the plurality of spline members comprises a plurality of spline ends;   each of the plurality of spline member ends being affixed to the inner edge; and   each of the plurality of frame openings being delineated by the each of the plurality of spline members and the inner edge.   
     
     
         12 . The frame divider as claimed in  claim 11  comprises;
 the inner edge being positioned oppositely to the outer edge; 
 the insert opening being positioned concentrically within the frame insert; 
 the inner edge enveloping the insert opening; and 
 the plurality of spline members being housed by the frame insert. 
 
     
     
         13 . The frame divider as claimed in  claim 11  comprises,
 a plurality of adhesive strips; 
 a corrugated edge; 
 each of the plurality of spline ends being attached to the inner edge by each of the plurality of adhesive strips; and 
 the outer edge being enveloped by the corrugated edge.