Pivoting picture frames

A pair of pivoting picture frames each include a vertical picture holder and a horizontal stand. A horizontal hinge is attached between adjacent edges of the horizontal stands, so that the frames are pivotable relative to each other about a horizontal axis generally perpendicular to the picture holders. The frames can be positioned around a corner of a computer monitor by pivoting them to form a right angle, or they can be positioned on top of the monitor, or on furniture, by pivoting them so that they are aligned.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
1. Field Of The Invention: 
This invention relates generally to picture frames. 
2. Prior Art: 
A typical desktop picture frame includes a leg on the back for propping up 
the frame. Some frames are provided as a pair connected by a vertical 
hinge between their adjacent vertical sides, so that when they are angled 
relative to each other, they can stand up without a leg. Other frames are 
made by bending a single sheet of acrylic into an "L" shape so as to 
provide an integral stand. However, no prior art picture frame can be 
conveniently attached to a corner of a computer monitor, and can also be 
attached to a top or side thereof. 
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION 
Accordingly, objects of the present pivoting picture frames are: 
to be easily and stably positioned around a corner of a computer monitor; 
to be easily and stably positioned on top of a computer monitor; and 
to be positionable on top of furniture. 
Further objects of the present invention will become apparent from a 
consideration of the drawings and ensuing description. 
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
A pair of pivoting picture frames each include a vertical picture holder 
and a horizontal stand. A horizontal hinge is attached between adjacent 
edges of the horizontal stands, so that the frames are pivotable relative 
to each other about a horizontal axis while remaining generally coplanar. 
The frames can be positioned around a corner of a computer monitor by 
pivoting them to form a right angle, or they can be positioned on top of 
the monitor, or on furniture, by pivoting them so that they are aligned.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
A preferred embodiment of the invention is shown in the rear perspective 
view in FIG. 1. It includes a pair of laterally positioned picture frames 
10 each comprising a generally vertical picture holder 11 and a horizontal 
stand 12 attached to a lower edge thereof. A hinge 13 is connected between 
adjacent edges of stands 12, i.e., adjacent lower corners of frames 10. 
The axis of hinge 13 is horizontal, and generally perpendicular to the 
planes of picture holders 11, so that frames 10 can be pivoted relative to 
each other while remaining generally coplanar. In this example, picture 
frames 10 are made of bent clear acrylic sheets, but they may be of a 
variety of other constructions. Hinge 13 is preferably a clear acrylic 
hinge, but any other type of hinge may be used. 
As shown in the side perspective view in FIG. 2, picture frames 10 may be 
pivoted so that their lower edges form a right angle, and conveniently 
positioned around a corner of a computer monitor 14. Because frames 10 are 
connected, no adhesive or other type of fastener is necessary for 
positioning them on monitor 14. Alternatively, they can be pivoted so that 
their lower edges are aligned with each other, and positioned on top of 
monitor 15, as shown in FIG. 3. They can also be positioned on furniture, 
such as a desk, a shelf, etc (not shown). 
SUMMARY AND SCOPE 
Accordingly, a pair of pivoting picture frames has been provided. They can 
be conveniently positioned around a corner of a computer monitor. They can 
also be easily positioned on top of the monitor, or on furniture. 
Although the above description is specific, it should not be considered as 
a limitation on the scope of the invention, but only as an example of the 
preferred embodiment. Many substitutes and variations are possible within 
the teachings of the invention. For example, the frames can be positioned 
on a television. Three or more frames can be hinged together in a series. 
Therefore, the scope of the invention should be determined by the appended 
claims and their legal equivalents, not by the examples given.