Flexible Picture Frame

Abstract

The instant application discloses, among other things, a Flexible Picture Frame which may comprise a frame portion made of a flexible material, for example, Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) foam, which is commonly known as “craft foam” or “fun foam.” The frame portion may have a viewing window cut in the shape of a rectangle, a circle, or any other shape. A glazing panel may sit behind the viewing window to protect the user's photograph from damage. The glazing panel may be made of any flexible material that is at least partially transparent, translucent, or sheer. The Flexible Picture Frame may have a backing mat comprised of the same flexible material as the frame. It may also include a fastening mechanism such as Velcro, for example, to attach the frame to the backing mat and enclose the glazing panel and photograph.

1 . A flexible picture frame, comprising:
 a framing portion, the framing portion made of a flexible material, having a front side and a back side;   a glazing panel, the glazing panel comprising a sheet of a transparent or translucent flexible material;   a backing mat, the backing mat made of a flexible material, having a front side and a back side; and   a fastening means capable of enclosing the glazing panel by fixedly attaching the back side of the framing portion to the front side of the backing mat.   
     
     
         2 . The flexible picture frame of  claim 1  wherein the framing portion comprises Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) foam. 
     
     
         3 . The flexible picture frame of  claim 1  wherein the glazing panel is made of one or more materials selected from the group containing plastic, vinyl, rubber, wax, nylon, silk, or rayon. 
     
     
         4 . The flexible picture frame of  claim 1  wherein the glazing panel comprises material designed to provide control against UV rays, moisture, reflection or glare, dirt, or heat. 
     
     
         5 . The flexible picture frame of  claim 1  wherein the backing mat comprises Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) foam. 
     
     
         6 . The flexible picture frame of  claim 1  wherein the backing mat comprises a frame stand or hanging device, or fastening means for a frame stand or hanging device. 
     
     
         7 . The flexible picture frame of  claim 1  wherein the fastening means is selected from the group containing hook and loop fasteners, interlocking fasteners, snaps, buttons, zippers, magnets, and adhesives.