Spring-biased frame

Abstract

A frame adapted and configured to receive and contain multiple planar or substantially planar objects in a housing with a frame including a set of spring biased panels. Objects can be inserted into the housing via a slit in the frame or a removable section of the frame. In some embodiments, one more components of the housing can be selectively removed to facilitate the insertion and/or removal of one or more of the planar or substantially planar objects.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A frame comprising:
 a housing having a perimeter frame and a central aperture; said housing have a prescribed depth;   a forward support panel adapted and configured to selectively engage said housing and transition within said housing across said prescribed depth;   a rear support panel that is selectively coupled with a rear portion of a housing; and   at least one biasing element positioned between and selectively coupled with said rear support panel and said forward support panel;   wherein said at least one biasing element is adapted and configured to bias said forward support panel to a first position relative to said housing;   a slit through a portion of said perimeter frame.   
     
     
         2 . The frame of  claim 1 , wherein said housing is substantially rectangular. 
     
     
         3 . The frame of  claim 1 , wherein said biasing element is a substantially conical spring. 
     
     
         4 . The frame of  claim 1 , wherein a plurality of tabs selectively engage with complimentary connectors by which a rear support panel  108  is selectively coupled with a housing. 
     
     
         5 . The frame of  claim 1 , comprised of a polymer. 
     
     
         6 . The frame of  claim 1 , comprised of metal. 
     
     
         7 . A frame comprising:
 a housing having a perimeter frame and a central aperture; said housing have a prescribed depth;   a forward support panel adapted and configured to selectively engage said housing and transition within said housing across said prescribed depth;   a rear support panel that is selectively coupled with a rear portion of a housing; and   at least one biasing element positioned between and selectively coupled with said rear support panel and said forward support panel;   wherein said at least one biasing element is adapted and configured to bias said forward support panel to a first position relative to said housing;   a removable frame component.   
     
     
         8 . The frame of  claim 7 , wherein said housing is substantially rectangular. 
     
     
         9 . The frame of  claim 8  wherein said removable frame component is separated from the rest of said housing at adjacent corners. 
     
     
         10 . The frame of  claim 8 , further comprising magnetic connectors between said removable frame component and the rest of said housing. 
     
     
         11 . The frame of  claim 7 , wherein said biasing element is a substantially conical spring. 
     
     
         12 . The frame of  claim 7 , wherein a plurality of tabs selectively engage with complimentary connectors by which a rear support panel  108  is selectively coupled with a housing. 
     
     
         13 . The frame of  claim 7 , comprised of a polymer. 
     
     
         14 . The frame of  claim 7 , comprised of metal.