Framing Apparatus

Abstract

A framing apparatus ( 10 ) and a kit of parts to form a framing apparatus, in which an image ( 32 ) is mounted for display purposes. The framing apparatus ( 10 ) comprises a first section ( 12 ) arranged to provide an upper continuous perimeter to the apparatus ( 10 ); a second section ( 14 ) arranged to provide a lower continuous perimeter to the apparatus ( 10 ), the second section ( 14 ) located behind and spaced apart from the first section ( 12 ); and a supporting spacer ( 16 ) located between the first and second sections ( 12, 14 ), the supporting spacer ( 16 ) set back from an outer edge ( 30 ) of the upper continuous perimeter of the framing apparatus ( 10 ).

1 . A framing apparatus in which an image is mounted for display purposes, the
 framing apparatus comprising a first section arranged to provide an upper   continuous perimeter to the apparatus; a second section arranged to provide a lower continuous perimeter to the apparatus, the second section located behind and spaced apart from the first section; and a supporting spacer located between the first and second sections, the supporting spacer set back from an outer edge of the upper continuous perimeter of the framing apparatus.   
     
     
         2 . A framing apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the first and second sections are formed from sheet material. 
     
     
         3 . A framing apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the first and second sections are formed from materials selected from a group comprising: metals, metal alloys, solid resins and Perspex®. 
     
     
         4 . A framing apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the first section has a portion removed from a centre thereof to provide an image display area. 
     
     
         5 . A framing apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein an image is mounted upon an upper surface of the first section. 
     
     
         6 . A framing apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the first and second sections are formed of the same material. 
     
     
         7 . A framing apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the first and second sections have the same outer dimensions. 
     
     
         8 . A framing apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the second section extends beyond the outer edge of the first section. 
     
     
         9 . A framing apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the supporting spacer is a continuous strip having a wall extending from a rear surface of the first section to an upper surface of the second section. 
     
     
         10 . A framing apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the supporting spacer is formed of the same material as the first and second sections. 
     
     
         11 . A framing apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the supporting spacer is formed of a different material to the first and second sections. 
     
     
         12 . A framing apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein there are one or more markings on the supporting spacer, the markings providing an alignment guide on the framing apparatus. 
     
     
         13 . A framing apparatus according to  claim 12  wherein the one or more markings are spaced around the apparatus. 
     
     
         14 . A framing apparatus according to  claim 12  wherein the markings are provided as embellishments to the framing apparatus. 
     
     
         15 . A framing apparatus according to  claim 4  wherein the image is on a raised platform and there is a gap around the image, between an edge of the image and an inner edge of the first section. 
     
     
         16 . A kit of parts for forming a framing apparatus in which an image is mounted for display purposes, the kit of parts comprising a first section arranged to provide an upper continuous perimeter to a framing apparatus; a second section arranged to provide a lower continuous perimeter to the apparatus, the second section for location behind and spaced apart from the first section; and a plurality of supporting spacers for locating between the first and second sections and set back from an outer edge of the upper continuous perimeter of the framing apparatus. 
     
     
         17 . A kit of parts according to  claim 16  wherein the supporting spacers are provided to contrast with the first and second sections. 
     
     
         18 . A kit of parts according to  claim 16  wherein the kit includes a plurality of first sections. 
     
     
         19 . A kit of parts according to  claim 16  or wherein the kit includes a plurality of first sections and second sections.