Patent ID: 6865836
Filing Date: 2005-03-15
Classification: A47G

Abstract:
1. A framing system for mounting a work to a surface, said framing system comprising: (a) a plurality of frame members that are slidably mated to one another to form a frame structure that is adjustable to a desired size, said frame structure for overlying the work, wherein said plurality of frame members comprise a plurality of frame member portions that are oriented toward said surface; (b) a plurality of mounting elements detachably coupled to corresponding frame member portions, each mounting element comprising magnetic material and adhesive material, said magnetic material and corresponding frame member portion providing detachable magnetic coupling between said mounting element and the corresponding frame member portion, and said adhesive material affixing said mounting element to said surface; wherein said work is removably supported in place between said plurality of mounting elements and said plurality of frame members by said magnetic coupling of said mounting elements to the corresponding frame member portions, and wherein said plurality of frame members and said work is mounted to said surface by said magnetic coupling of said mounting elements to the corresponding frame member portions and said adhesive material affixing said mounting elements to said surface.