Patent ID: 6298593
Filing Date: 2001-10-09
Classification: A47G,Y10T

Abstract:
A frame assembly for mounting a picture, painting, or photograph comprising:a generally rectangular frame having an inwardly extending rear end flange;a backing board having a border and being constructed and arranged to be received within said frame;at least two retainers slidably mounted on said backing board and being movable from a position not engaging said rear end flange of said frame and within said border of said backing board to a rear end flange engaging position where a hook of each said retainer at a first end of each said retainer is positioned beyond said border of said backing board and in front of said rear end flange for holding said backing board in said frame of said frame assembly,opposite sides of said border of said backing board each including at least one notch formed therein and, formed inwardly from each said notch, an opening, andsaid backing board having a leg of material disposed between each of said notch and each opening and each said retainer including spaced inner and outer plate portions and a wall interconnecting said plate portions, said wall being spaced from said hook at said first end of each said retainer for being received in a respective notch in said backing board.