Frame and frame hanging system

Abstract

A frame for the display of a picture or other object includes a front side, a back side configured to abut a surface, and a perimeter formed between and around the front and back sides. The perimeter includes an internal side and an external side. A first groove is disposed in a portion of the internal side of the perimeter for receiving a backing for the picture or other object, and a second groove disposed in a portion of the internal side of the perimeter and spaced from the first groove, the second groove being adapted to receive securing members so that the frame may be hung flush with a wall or other surface.

1 . A frame for display of an object, the frame comprising:
 a front side;   a back side configured to abut a surface;   a perimeter formed between and around the front and back sides, the perimeter including an internal side and an external side; and   a groove disposed in a portion of an internal side of the perimeter, the groove being located relative to the back side so that it can receive at least one securing member projecting from the surface, whereby the frame may be hung substantially flush with the abutting surface.   
     
     
         2 . A frame for display of an object, the frame comprising:
 a front side;   a back side configured to abut a surface;   a perimeter formed between and around the front and back sides, the perimeter including an internal side and an external side; and   a first groove disposed in a portion of the internal side of the perimeter.   a second groove disposed in a portion of an internal side of the perimeter and spaced from the first groove, the second groove being disposed closer to the back side than the first groove and adapted to receive at least one securing member.   
     
     
         3 . The frame of  claim 2 , wherein the first groove is substantially parallel to the second groove. 
     
     
         4 . The frame of  claim 1 , wherein the first groove is disposed around an entirety of the internal side of the perimeter. 
     
     
         5 . The frame of  claim 2 , wherein the first groove is disposed around an entirety of the internal side of the perimeter. 
     
     
         6 . The frame of  claim 2 , further comprising a top side disposed between the front side and the back side, wherein the second groove extends along at least a partial length of an internal side of the top side. 
     
     
         7 . The frame of  claim 2 , wherein the second groove extends along at least a partial length of each of the perimeter of the frame so that the frame may be hung in multiple orientations. 
     
     
         8 . The frame of  claim 2 , wherein the second groove is disposed approximately 1/16″ to ¼″ from the back side of the frame. 
     
     
         9 . The frame of  claim 2 , wherein the frame is rectangular, and the second groove extends along at least a partial length of each of four internal sides of the perimeter of the frame. 
     
     
         10 . A method of hanging a frame having a front side, a back side, a perimeter formed between and around the front and back sides, and a groove disposed in a portion of the internal side of the perimeter, the method comprising the steps of:
 attaching a first securing member to a surface on which the frame is to be hung, the first securing member projecting a distance from the surface substantially equal to a distance from the back side of the frame to the groove;   attaching a second securing member to the surface, the second securing member projecting at the same distance from the surface as the first securing member; and   placing the frame on the surface such that a portion of each of the securing members rest within the groove and the back side of the frame is substantially flush with the surface.   
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising a second groove disposed in a portion of the internal side of the perimeter between the front side of the frame and the first groove.