Abstract:
Two-sided picture frames are constructed for viewing pictures, photographs, scenery, art, information, cards and the like on the front, side  1,  and on the back, side  2,  of each wall mounted unit. The present invention comprises framing and mounting configurations, frame embodiments and improved viewing capabilities not fully realized in the prior art. The front and back frame embodiments, finish, color, size, look, style, construction and viewable contents may be the same, different or combinations thereof. This flexibility allows quick and easy modifications at home, office and beyond to wall accents, room colors, to change a seasonal look, theme, style, and, or just to change pictures. The present invention includes embodiments to hang two-sided picture frames on walls and ways to view some embodiments on desktops and flat surfaces to view side  1  and quickly adjust an optional frame wedge to view side  2.  The present invention can be made of most construction materials used in the prior art as revealed in the exemplary and preferred embodiment details of the present invention.

Description:
[0001]     A primary objective of the present invention is to provide two-sided picture frames for display with one or more pictures on the front and one or more pictures on the back side of each picture frame, thus making picture changing easier, faster and more efficient.  
         [0002]     Another objective of the present invention is to provide convenient and desirable two-sided picture frames for all ages, all categories and for all types of frame users, including residential and business users, as well as home and commercial applications. Artists and art lovers to display two paintings in one frame making it easy to change, combine and tastefully display paintings at art shows etc. using half as many frames. This embodiment has no glass in the front and back frame.  
         [0003]     Another objective of the present invention includes not only producing embodiments that are value added and median priced, but also thin, lightweight, less expensive, fun and attractive frames having theme and object shaped embodiments made of flexible plastic, conventional, fabric and other suitable materials known to the prior art.  
         [0004]     Another objective of the present invention is to allow quick picture changes: in the home or office; in hotels; business and commercial establishments; to give new accents to a room, to change color schemes for the current seasonal look, in art, monthly thoughts or learning materials by simply turning over a few two-sided picture frames.  
         [0005]     Another objective of the present invention is to improve home and business efficiency by allowing more options in the same frame space with two-sided picture frames that are different on each side or not, that are unique, attractive, durable and easily packed for moving and storage.  
         [0006]     Another objective of the present invention is to provide optional and easily detachable picture frame wedges that allow more two-sided picture frames to be displayed on: desktops, shelves, furniture and flat surfaces, as well as on walls.  
         [0007]     Another objective of the present invention is to provide two-sided picture frames that hang on walls, windows and the like in a horizontal or vertical orientation and on either side of the frame to be able to quickly change from a horizontal to a vertical look.  
         [0008]     In summary, the present invention provides new picture frame innovations, with increased capabilities and improved efficiencies. It is functionally needed because people and business want new ways to do more in the same space, with the same things to save time and to be more organized, to work smarter and to be unique and creative. Today, humanity is empowered more and more with new inventions, improvements and conveniences, making life better, as witnessed in laptops, computers, cell phones, palm pilots, cars, cameras, stereos, televisions, and yes in the near future these improved picture frames. 
     
    
     DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS  
       [0009]     The invention, in accordance with preferred and exemplary embodiments, together with further objects and advantages thereof, is more particularly described in the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:  
         [0010]      FIG. 1  is a perspective view of the back, side  2 , of a completed picture frame in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention. The drawing shows left and right locking unit  18  and  20  with arrows to disclose their respective direction of movement to unlock  18  and  20  which releases locking member  5  and its locking lip  19  within the locking lip channel  14  in  FIG. 2  which borders the inside of the picture frame. See  FIGS. 2-7  for more embodiment details.  
         [0011]      FIG. 2  is an exploded section taken along line  1 - 1  in  FIG. 1  showing the frames outer shape  10  and  11 , and discloses the layers and configuration that make picture viewing possible from front, side  1 , and back, side  2 , of the present invention. This drawing shows how front glass  4 , front picture  7 , backing member  6 , back picture  8  and back glass  4  are positioned and secured within the frame by locking member  5  with its locking lip  19  in locking lip channel  14  and locking unit  20  in locking channel  15 . In addition, the drawing shows locking unit nail or screw  17 , display chamber  13  and hanging channel  12  that goes around the front and back side of the frame in accordance with this embodiment of the present invention. Also see  FIGS. 1 and 7 .  
         [0012]      FIG. 3  is an exploded perspective view of locking units  18  and  20 , which can be made of metal, plastic or suitable rigid materials. The locking unit lever  66 , nail or screw  17 , hole  21  and the directional arrows to unlock  18  and  20  mounted on member  5  is shown in  FIGS. 1, 2  and  4  of the present invention.  
         [0013]      FIG. 4  is an exploded perspective view of locking unit  20  showing locking unit lever  66  in the locked position within locking channel  15 . Locking unit  20  is mounted on locking member  5  with locking unit nail or screw  17  on back frame  11  also shown in  FIGS. 1-3 .  
         [0014]      FIG. 5  shows perspective views of another completed picture frame  1  in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention displaying the same picture  8  in the front frame  10  and the back frame  11  with the front frame and back frame having a different finish. This is intended for use with  FIGS. 1-4  and  6 - 7  of the present invention.  
         [0015]      FIG. 6  shows perspective views of another completed picture frame  2  in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention displaying picture  7  in front frame  10  and picture  8  in back frame  11  with the front frame and back frame having the same color and finish. This is intended for use with  FIGS. 1-5  and  7  of the present invention.  
         [0016]      FIG. 7  is an exploded perspective view showing layers of the exemplary picture frames in  FIGS. 1, 2 ,  5  and  6  with front and back pictures  7  and  8  respectively and demonstrating different frame finishes  10  and  11 , along with locking member  5 . The order of the component layers, showing both the front and back layers facing front from backing member  6 , is for demonstration purposes only. The completed picture frame physically and sequentially has layers  10 ,  4 , and  7  facing the front, then backing member  6 , and layers  8 ,  4 ,  11  and  5  facing the back as demonstrated in  FIG. 2 . Locking lip  19  on locking member  5  is shown to clarify its location in this embodiment of the present invention.  
         [0017]      FIG. 8  is a front, side  1 , perspective view of another completed picture frame in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention. It shows the frame recess chamber  49  and a clear, flexible, plastic cover  41  and frame recess chamber  49  that houses the protective plastic cover  41  to hold the pictures or contents in the frame. Border  52  is printed on clear flexible plastic cover  41  as a frame mat, buffer or sub-frame in which to center the pictures or contents for viewing. A line of glue, or a suitable weld for some material combinations, is placed along bonding area  28  to permanently attach  41  and  45  to the rigid support member  43  located within the frame. Bonding area  28  is also shown in  FIG. 10 . Hidden from view is nail or screw  9 . Additional drawing details are disclosed in  FIGS. 9-13 .  
         [0018]      FIG. 9  is a compressed section taken along centerline  4 - 4  in  FIG. 8  disclosing how the frame hangs on wall  16  in using nail or screw  9 . It also shows the frame recess chamber  49  that houses the protective plastic cover  41  in  FIGS. 8-10  and  13  of this exemplary and preferred embodiment.  
         [0019]      FIG. 10  is an exploded section of  FIG. 9  taken along centerline  4 - 4  in  FIG. 8  and discloses how the embodiment hangs on wall  16  using nail or screw  9  in hanging channel  12  that goes around the perimeter of each frame  40  and  46 , also shown in  FIG. 13 . Glue or a compact weld for some materials is placed along bonding area  28  to attach the clear flexible plastic cover  41  and  45  to the rigid support member  43  creating a protective pocket to hold pictures  42  and  44  within frame recess chamber  49 . Pull tabs  47  and  48  can be pulled outward, thus folding the clear flexible plastic covers  41  or  45  inward and exposing the elongated edges of  41  or  45  from within the left, right and bottom edges of the frame recess chamber  49 , allowing access to change pictures. After the picture is installed, fold a right or left corner of the clear flexible plastic cover  41  or  45  inward and slide it into the lower bottom right or left corner of the frame recess chamber  49 ,  1  side at a time, and push inward toward picture  42  or  44  using the plastic cover surface  41  or  45  and pull tab  47  or  48  respectively. This installs the clear flexible plastic cover  41  or  45  back into place. See  FIG. 13  for a further perspective view of items  40 - 49  in this embodiment of the present invention.  
         [0020]      FIG. 11  is an exploded, flat, front view of clear plastic pull tab  47 , which is part of the clear flexible plastic cover  41  in  FIG. 8 . Related details are disclosed in  FIGS. 8-10 ,  12 - 13 , and in the detailed description of the present invention.  
         [0021]      FIG. 12  is another exploded view of the clear plastic pull tab  47  taken along line  4 - 4  in  FIG. 8  and shows another view of how the folded pull tabs  47  and  48  are part of the front and back clear plastic cover layers  41  and  45  respectively. Related details are disclosed in  FIGS. 8-11 ,  13 , and in the detailed description of the present invention.  
         [0022]      FIG. 13  is a modified perspective view showing frame layers and sample pictures  42  and  44  with the same front and back frame finish  40  and  46  respectively. The components are shown with front and back layers facing front from a rigid support member  43  for demonstration purposes only. The actual order of the layers is disclosed in  FIG. 10  and in written comments on this drawing.  
         [0023]      FIG. 14  is a baseball shaped, back or side  2 , perspective view of another completed picture frame in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention. It shows a clear, flexible, plastic cover layer functioning as a locking and protective surface  32  for pictures behind picture area  22  also shown in  FIGS. 15-21 . In addition,  FIG. 14  is intended to have the same look, functionality, construction and materials as the exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention disclosed in  FIGS. 28-48 . The frame is to be tastefully adorned.  
         [0024]      FIG. 15  is an exploded section taken along centerline  5 - 5  in  FIG. 14  that shows layers of the completed picture frame in accordance with this exemplary and preferred embodiment of the present invention hanging on wall  16  with nail or screw  9  and demonstrates the outer edge, cross sectional shape to be used for this embodiment of the present invention, as well as for  FIGS. 28-48  embodiment shapes.  
         [0025]      FIG. 16  is an exploded section taken along centerline  5 - 5  in  FIG. 14  that shows the layers of the completed picture frame in accordance with this exemplary and preferred embodiment of the present invention hanging on a wall.  FIG. 16  also shows a flat frame surface and corners with a 90 degree cross sectional shape, along the outer edge that can also be used for this preferred embodiment of the present invention, as well as in  FIGS. 28-48  embodiment shapes.  
         [0026]      FIG. 17  is a compressed section taken along centerline  5 - 5  in  FIG. 14  and gives a layer touching layer perspective view of the completed picture frame in accordance with another exemplary and preferred embodiment of the present invention. More details are provided in  FIG. 15 .  
         [0027]      FIG. 18  is a compressed section taken along centerline  5 - 5  in  FIG. 14  and gives another layer touching layer perspective view of the completed picture frame in accordance with another exemplary and preferred embodiment of the present invention. More details are provided in  FIG. 16 .  
         [0028]      FIG. 19  is a compressed section taken along centerline  5 - 5  in  FIG. 14  similar to that in  FIGS. 17 and 18  showing frame shape variation with layer touching layer of the completed picture frame in accordance with another exemplary and preferred embodiment of the present invention.  
         [0029]      FIG. 20  is an exploded section taken along horizontal line  6 - 6  in  FIG. 14  of the completed picture frame in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention, and further showing the flat frame surface and corners with a 90 degree cross sectional frame shape in  FIGS. 16, 18  and  21 .  
         [0030]      FIG. 21  is a compressed section taken along horizontal line  6 - 6  in  FIG. 14  that gives another layer touching layer perspective of the completed picture frame in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention, and further showing the flat surface and corners with a 90 degree shape in  FIGS. 16, 18  and  20 .  
         [0031]      FIG. 22  is the same as  FIG. 14  but with a different hanging embodiment that can be hung on a wall so the hole is visible or hidden behind the frame when hanging on a wall as shown in  FIGS. 23 and 27 . The frame is to be tastefully adorned.  
         [0032]      FIG. 23  is an exploded section taken along centerline  7 - 7  in  FIG. 22  that shows layers of the completed picture frame in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention where the frame is hanging on a wall  16  with nail  9 , which is hidden from the viewer as shown in  FIG. 27 .  
         [0033]      FIG. 24  is an exploded section taken along centerline  7 - 7  in  FIG. 22  that shows layers of the completed picture frame in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention. It shows where the frame can hang on a wall via hole  37  with nail  9  in  FIG. 23 , in which case hole  37  and nail  9  would be visible to the viewer as shown in  FIG. 26 .  
         [0034]      FIG. 25  is a perspective view of a completed picture frame in  FIG. 14  with a visible hole for hanging on a wall or the like, as compared to  FIG. 26  with a variation of a visible hanging hole and  FIG. 27  with a hidden hole for the wall mounted embodiment of the present invention.  
         [0035]      FIG. 26  is a perspective view of a completed picture frame in  FIGS. 22 and 24  with visible hole  37  configuration for hanging on a wall or the like and also relates to  FIGS. 14-19 .  
         [0036]      FIG. 27  is a perspective view of a completed picture frame in  FIG. 23  with the hole  37  hidden (not shown) when hanging on a wall or the like, and also relates to  FIGS. 14-19  and  25 - 26  in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention.  
         [0037]      FIG. 28  is a heart shaped perspective view of another completed picture frame in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention. It is constructed using ideas and methods in  FIGS. 14-27 , but may have more quintessence with embodiments in  FIGS. 1-13  or  67 - 70 . The frame is to be tastefully adorned.  
         [0038]      FIG. 29  is a birthday cake shaped perspective view of another completed picture frame in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention. It is constructed using ideas and methods in  FIGS. 14-27 , but may have more quintessence with embodiments in  FIGS. 1-13  or  67 - 70 . The frame is to be tastefully adorned.  
         [0039]      FIG. 30  is a baseball shaped perspective view of another completed picture frame in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention. Since this shape is round the adornments can change to depict many things on the front, back or both, such as: a bowling ball, basketball, tennis ball, golf ball, soccer ball, hockey puck, racket ball and the like. These are constructed using ideas and methods in  FIGS. 14-27 , but may have more quintessence with embodiments in  FIGS. 1-13  or  67 - 70 . The frame is to be tastefully adorned.  
         [0040]      FIG. 31  is a football shaped perspective view of another completed picture frame in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention. It is constructed using ideas and methods in  FIGS. 14-27 , but may have more quintessence with embodiments in  FIGS. 1-13  or  67 - 70 . The frame is to be tastefully adorned.  
         [0041]      FIG. 32  is a Halloween pumpkin shaped perspective view of another completed picture frame in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention. It is constructed using ideas and methods in  FIGS. 14-27 , but may have more quintessence with embodiments in  FIGS. 1-13  or  67 - 70 . The frame is to be tastefully adorned.  
         [0042]      FIG. 33  is a Christmas tree shaped perspective view of another completed picture frame in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention. It is constructed using ideas and methods in  FIGS. 14-27 , but may have more quintessence with embodiments in  FIGS. 1-13  or  67 - 70 . The frame is to be tastefully adorned.  
         [0043]      FIG. 34  is a pyramid shaped perspective view of another completed picture frame in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention. It is constructed using ideas and methods in  FIGS. 14-27 , but may have more quintessence with embodiments in  FIGS. 1-13  or  67 - 70 . The frame is to be tastefully adorned.  
         [0044]      FIG. 35  is a basket shaped perspective view of another completed picture frame in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention. It is constructed using ideas and methods in  FIGS. 14-27 , but may have more quintessence with embodiments in  FIGS. 1-13  or  67 - 70 . The frame is to be tastefully adorned.  
         [0045]      FIG. 36  is a fish shaped perspective view of another completed picture frame in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention. It is constructed using ideas and methods in  FIGS. 14-27 , but may have more quintessence with embodiments in  FIGS. 1-13  or  67 - 70 . The frame is to be tastefully adorned.  
         [0046]      FIG. 37  is an abstract rectangular or perhaps a Chess Board shaped perspective view of another completed picture frame in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention. It is constructed using ideas and methods in  FIGS. 14-27 , but may have more quintessence with embodiments in  FIGS. 1-13  or  67 - 70 . The frame is to be tastefully adorned.  
         [0047]      FIG. 38  is a solid color rectangular shaped perspective view of another completed picture frame, having a star shaped hole through the frame for hanging on a wall on side  1  or side  2 , in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention. It is constructed using ideas and methods in  FIGS. 14-27 , but may have more quintessence with embodiments in  FIGS. 1-13  or  67 - 70 . The frame is to be tastefully adorned.  
         [0048]      FIG. 39  is a maple leaf shaped perspective view of another completed picture frame in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention. It is constructed using ideas and methods in  FIGS. 14-27 , but may have more quintessence with embodiments in  FIGS. 1-13  or  67 - 70 . The frame is to be tastefully adorned.  
         [0049]      FIG. 40  is a rectangular shaped perspective view of a completed picture frame collage with rounded corners in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention. It is constructed using ideas and methods in  FIGS. 14-27 , but may have more quintessence with embodiments in  FIGS. 1-13  or  67 - 70 . This embodiment shows 10 pictures, has a chain for hanging, and the frame is to be tastefully adorned.  
         [0050]      FIG. 41  is a hot air balloon shaped perspective view of a picture frame collage in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention. It is constructed using ideas and methods in  FIGS. 14-27 , but may have more quintessence with embodiments in  FIGS. 1-13  or  67 - 70 . This embodiment shows 12 equal sized pictures, and the frame is to be tastefully adorned.  
         [0051]      FIG. 42  is a hot air balloon shaped perspective view of a picture frame collage in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention. It is constructed using ideas and methods in  FIGS. 14-27 , but may have more quintessence with embodiments in  FIGS. 1-13  or  67 - 70 . This embodiment shows  4  equal sized pictures, and the frame is to be tastefully adorned.  
         [0052]      FIG. 43  is a rectangular shaped perspective view of a completed picture frame with rounded corners in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention. It is constructed using ideas and methods in  FIGS. 14-27 , but may have more quintessence with embodiments in  FIGS. 1-13  or  67 - 70 . It has a rope around the entire frame for hanging and the frame is to be tastefully adorned.  
         [0053]      FIG. 44  is a rectangular shaped perspective view of a picture frame collage with a wider frame for theme scenes and the like, such as an underwater tropical reef with sea life and fish to compliment scuba diving pictures in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention. It is constructed using ideas and methods in  FIGS. 14-27 , but may have more quintessence with embodiments in  FIGS. 1-13  or  67 - 70 . This embodiment shows 12 pictures, and the frame is to be tastefully adorned in addition to the heart in the upper right corner.  
         [0054]      FIG. 45  is a rose shaped perspective view of another completed picture frame in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention. It is constructed using ideas and methods in  FIGS. 14-27 , but may have more quintessence with embodiments in  FIGS. 1-13  or  67 - 70 . This embodiment has a smaller heart shaped viewing area with a similar clear plastic covered pocket that holds smaller pictures in the front and the back, and the frame is to be tastefully adorned.  
         [0055]      FIG. 46  is a cruise ship shaped perspective view of another completed picture frame in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention. It is constructed using ideas and methods in  FIGS. 14-27 , but may have more quintessence with embodiments in  FIGS. 1-13  or  67 - 70 . This embodiment shows 2 picture areas, and the frame is to be tastefully adorned.  
         [0056]      FIG. 47  is another rectangular shaped perspective view of a completed picture frame with rounded corners in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention. It is constructed using ideas and methods in  FIGS. 14-27 , but may have more quintessence with embodiments in  FIGS. 1-13  or  67 - 70 . It has a chain for hanging and the frame is to be tastefully adorned.  
         [0057]      FIG. 48  is another rectangular shaped perspective view of a completed picture frame with rounded corners in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention. It is constructed using ideas and methods in  FIGS. 14-27 , but may have more quintessence with embodiments in  FIGS. 1-13  or  67 - 70 . It has a small rope, string, wire or the like for hanging, and the frame is to be tastefully adorned.  
         [0058]      FIG. 49  is a section taken along line  2 - 2  in  FIG. 1  showing optional small frame wedge  33  mounted on the back, side  2 , of  FIG. 1  to allow desktop or horizontal surface viewing of the front, side  1  of embodiments in  FIGS. 1 and 8  of the present invention. See  FIGS. 50-54  for additional drawings.  
         [0059]      FIG. 50  is a section taken along line  2 - 2  in  FIG. 1 , and shows optional small frame wedge  33  mounted on the front, side  1 , of  FIG. 1  to allow desktop or horizontal surface viewing of the back, side  2 , of embodiments in  FIGS. 1 and 8  of the present invention. See  FIGS. 51-54  for additional drawings.  
         [0060]      FIG. 51  is a perspective view of optional small frame wedge  33  with its frame wedge foot  35  and two frame wedge boots  36  used for supporting the front or back side in desktop or horizontal surface viewing of embodiments like those in  FIGS. 1 and 8  of the present invention. See  FIGS. 49-50  and  52 - 54  for additional drawings.  
         [0061]      FIG. 52  is a section taken along line  9 - 9  in  FIG. 51 , and shows another perspective view of optional small frame wedge  33 , frame wedge foot  35  and two frame wedge boots  36  used for supporting the front and back sides for desktop or horizontal surface viewing of embodiments like those in  FIGS. 1 and 8  of the present invention. See  FIGS. 49-51  and  FIGS. 53-54  for additional drawings.  
         [0062]      FIG. 53  is a perspective view of the frame wedge foot  35 , which is part of optional small frame wedge  33  in  FIG. 51  used for supporting the front and back sides for desktop or horizontal surface viewing of embodiments like those in  FIGS. 1 and 8  of the present invention. See  FIGS. 49-52  and  FIG. 54  for additional drawings.  
         [0063]      FIG. 54  is an exploded perspective view of the frame wedge foot  35 , which is part of optional small frame wedge  33  in  FIG. 51  used for supporting the front and back sides for desktop or horizontal surface viewing of embodiments like those in  FIGS. 1 and 8  of the present invention. See  FIGS. 49-53  for additional drawings.  
         [0064]      FIG. 55  is a section taken along line  2 - 2  in  FIG. 1 , and shows optional nautilus frame wedge  51  mounted on the front, side  1 , of  FIG. 1  to allow desktop or horizontal surface viewing of the back, side  2 , of embodiments in  FIGS. 1 and 8  of the present invention. See  FIGS. 56-60  for additional drawings.  
         [0065]      FIG. 56  is a section taken along line  2 - 2  in  FIG. 1 , and shows optional nautilus frame wedge  51  mounted on the back, side  2 , of  FIG. 1  to allow desktop or horizontal surface viewing of the front, side  1  of embodiments in  FIGS. 1 and 8  of the present invention. See  FIGS. 55 and 57 - 60  for additional drawings.  
         [0066]      FIG. 57  is a perspective view of optional nautilus frame wedge  51  and frame wedge foot  50  used for supporting the front or back side for desktop or horizontal surface viewing of embodiments like those in  FIGS. 1 and 8  of the present invention. See  FIGS. 55-56  and  58 - 60  for additional drawings.  
         [0067]      FIG. 58  is a section taken along line  10 - 10  in  FIG. 57 , and shows another perspective view of optional nautilus frame wedge  51  and frame wedge foot  50  used for supporting the front and back sides for desktop or horizontal surface viewing of embodiments like those in  FIGS. 1 and 8  of the present invention. See  FIGS. 55-57  and  59 - 60  for additional drawings.  
         [0068]      FIG. 59  is a perspective view of the frame wedge foot  50 , which is part of optional nautilus frame wedge  51  in  FIG. 57  used for supporting the front and back sides for desktop or horizontal surface viewing of embodiments like those in  FIGS. 1 and 8  of the present invention. See  FIGS. 55-58  and  60  for additional drawings.  
         [0069]      FIG. 60  is an exploded perspective view of the frame wedge foot  50 , which is part of the optional nautilus frame wedge  51  in  FIG. 57  used for supporting the front and back sides for desktop or horizontal surface viewing of embodiments like those in  FIGS. 1 and 8  of the present invention. See  FIG. 55-59  for additional drawings.  
         [0070]      FIG. 61  is a section taken along line  2 - 2  in  FIG. 1 , and shows optional large frame wedge  34  mounted on the back, side  2 , for desktop or horizontal surface viewing of the front, side  1 , for large embodiments like those in  FIGS. 1 and 8  of the present invention. It is worth noting that distance  59  in  FIG. 2  must be the same as the inside picture viewing distance  68  within locking member  5  in  FIG. 1  for the optional large frame wedge  34  to fit the front and back frame sides properly. See  FIGS. 62-66  for additional drawings and information.  
         [0071]      FIG. 62  is a section taken along line  2 - 2  in  FIG. 1 , and shows optional large frame wedge  34  mounted on the front, side  1 , for desktop or horizontal surface viewing of the back, side  2 , for large embodiments like those in  FIGS. 1 and 8  of the present invention. It is worth noting that distance  59  in  FIG. 2  and related drawings must be the same as the inside picture viewing distance of locking member  5  for optional large frame wedge  34  for side  1  and side  2  of the frame to fit properly. See  FIGS. 61 and 63 - 66  for additional drawings.  
         [0072]      FIG. 63  is a perspective view of optional large frame wedge  34  with its two frame wedge feet  57  and frame wedge boot  36  used for supporting large frame front or back sides for desktop or horizontal surface viewing of large embodiments like those in  FIGS. 1, 2 ,  8  and  9  of the present invention. Read the details explaining  FIG. 64  carefully to calculate optional large frame wedge  34  dimensions. It is worth noting that distance  59  in  FIG. 2  must be the same as the inside picture viewing distance  68  within locking member  5  in  FIG. 1  for the optional large frame wedge  34  to fit the front and back frame sides properly. Similarly, distances  58  and  59  in  FIG. 2  must be equal on the front and back sides of  FIGS. 8-10  for wedge  34  to fit properly. See  FIGS. 61-62  and  64 - 66  for additional drawings and information.  
         [0073]      FIG. 64  is a section taken along line  1 - 1  in  FIG. 63 , and shows another perspective view of optional large frame wedge  34  with its two frame wedge feet  57 , edge  56 , and frame wedge boot  36  used to support large frame embodiments for desktop or horizontal surface viewing like those in  FIGS. 1-2  and  8 - 10  of the present invention. Important: The length for large frame wedge  34  when supporting  FIG. 1  embodiments is the distance  58  in  FIG. 2  measured as a straight line between points  64  and  65  in  FIG. 64 . A second key length for large frame wedge  34  when supporting  FIG. 1  embodiments is the distance  59  in  FIG. 2  measured as a straight line between points  62  and  63  in  FIG. 64 . Similarly, the length for large frame wedge  34  when supporting  FIG. 8  embodiments is the distance  55  in  FIG. 9  measured as a straight line between points  64  and  65  in  FIG. 64 . A second key length for large frame wedge  34  when supporting  FIG. 8  embodiments is the distance  54  in  FIG. 9  measured as a straight line between points  62  and  63  in  FIG. 64 . Circle diameters  60  and  61  disclose the proper lengths for large frame wedge  34  to slide and rotate into the frame support position shown in  FIGS. 61-62  of the present invention. In addition, an alternative arc shaped outer edge for the two optional frame wedge feet  57  is revealed between points  64  and  56  in  FIG. 64 . This creates the best fit for large frame wedge  34 , using what can be called arc frame wedge feet  57 , within the frames of the present invention. See  FIGS. 61-63  and  65 - 66  for additional drawings.  
         [0074]      FIG. 65  is a perspective view of a frame wedge foot  57 , which is part of the optional large frame wedge  34  in  FIG. 63  used for supporting the frames front or back side for desktop or horizontal surface viewing of large embodiments like those in  FIGS. 1 and 8  of the present invention. See  FIGS. 61-64  and  66  for additional drawings.  
         [0075]      FIG. 66  is an exploded perspective view of a frame wedge foot  57  including edge  56 , which is part of the optional large frame wedge  34  in  FIGS. 63-64  used for supporting the frames front or back side for desktop or horizontal surface viewing of large embodiments like those in  FIGS. 1 and 8  of the present invention. See  FIGS. 61-65  for additional drawings.  
         [0076]      FIG. 67  is a section taken along the centerline  2 - 2  in  FIG. 1  showing the frame and layers in accordance with this embodiment of the present invention and how hanging channel  12 , built into the frame, accommodates hanging the present invention on wall  16 , either on the front or back of any of the  4  sides using nail or screw  9  and the like. It also shows how locking member  5  functions with locking lip  19  in locking channel  14  along the top frame of the present invention.  
         [0077]      FIG. 68  is a section taken along horizontal line  3 - 3  in  FIG. 1  showing the frame and layers along the sides of the present invention and how hanging channel  12 , built into the frame, accommodates hanging the present invention on wall  16 , either on the front or back of any of the 4 sides therein using nail or screw  9  and the like. It also shows locking member  5  and how it is positioned along the sides of the present invention. Notice in this view that locking member  5  has no locking lip  19  along the sides of the frame embodiment as compared to  FIG. 67 .  
         [0078]      FIG. 69  is a section taken along line  1 - 1  in  FIG. 1  showing another exemplary shape of this frame embodiment wherein locking member  5  and locking unit  20  is present on both front and back sides and how hanging channel  12 , built into the frame, accommodates hanging the present invention on walls, either on the front or back of any of the 4 sides therein using nails, screws and the like. It also shows how the locking member  5  functions along the top and bottom of the front, side  1 , and the back, side  2 , in accordance with the present invention.  
         [0079]      FIG. 70  is a further compressed section taken along line  1 - 1  in  FIG. 1  showing still another exemplary frame shape of this embodiment with its layers, locking member  5  and locking unit  20  on the back, side  2 , in accordance with the present invention. 
     
    
     DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS  
       [0080]     Turning now with reference to the drawings in FIGS.  1  thru  7 , please find an embodiment and features of the present invention, which comprises a frame structure, made of prior art materials, and contains the following: front side glass  4 , front side picture  7 , center member  6 , back side picture  8 , back side glass  4 , locking member  5  and attached locking units  18  and  20  shown in  FIGS. 1 and 2 . The function and alignment of locking units  18  and  20  is revealed in  FIGS. 1-4 . In addition,  FIGS. 5-7  illustrate the flexibilities of frames  1  and  2  with front frame  10  and back frame  11  having pictures  7  and  8  displayed with the same or different pictures, frame finish, color, look or combinations thereof. Locking lip  19  on locking member  5 , shown in  FIGS. 1, 2  and  7 , locks into lip locking channel  14 , while locking units  18  and  20  are positioned into locking channel  15  in this embodiment of the present invention. An alternative for hanging channel  12  in  FIGS. 1, 2 ,  5 ,  6  and  7 , which spans the inside perimeter along the front and back sides of the frame, is to form, cast, cut or otherwise create hanging channel  12  only in the frame area where nail or screw  9  in  FIGS. 1 and 2  would be located on 1 or more sides of the front and back frame to minimize its visibility. This can be called a mini-hanging channel  12 . It is important to manufacture and assemble all items, especially items  10  to  15  in  FIGS. 1-7 , with due diligence to insure proper fit and alignment of items  4  to  9  and  17  to  21  and to produce a quality product.  
         [0081]     To install or replace pictures in this embodiment, gently pull upward on the locking unit lever  66  of locking units  18  and  20 , rotating locking unit lever  66  approximately 90 degrees, to release locking units  18  and  20  and locking member  5  from the frame. Gently remove locking member  5  to access frame layers as illustrated in  FIGS. 1 and 2 . When finished gently place locking member  5  into the frame with locking lip  19  placed in locking lip channel  14  and gently push downward on locking unit levers  66  until flush with the surface of locking member  5 , thus securing locking units  18  and  20  and completing the installation.  
         [0082]     One of the objectives of this embodiment is to provide some elegant looking frames suitable for artists and art lovers to display two paintings in one frame making it easy to change, combine and tastefully display paintings using half as many frames. Art lovers can easily make changes in seasonal looks, art themes and room accents by simply turning over a few two-sided picture frames. This application has no glass in the front or the back frame, and it is not necessary in order to lock the paintings into this embodiment of the present invention.  
         [0083]     Drawings in FIGS.  8  thru  13  reveal another embodiment and features of the present invention, which comprises a frame structure, made of prior art materials, and contains the following: flexible front side clear plastic cover  41 , front side picture  42 , rigid support member  43 , back side picture  44  and flexible back side clear plastic cover  45  shown in  FIGS. 8-10 .  
         [0084]     To install or replace pictures in this embodiment gently pull outward on pull tab  47  or  48 , which is part of flexible clear plastic cover  41  or  45  to gain access to picture  42  or  44  respectively, shown in  FIGS. 8-13 . When finished center the picture in the viewing area  22  in  FIG. 8 , raise pull tab  47  or  48  a few inches above the frame surface while gently press the corner edges of flexible clear plastic cover  41  or  45  inward to align the corners and edges of  41  or  45  for re-entry into recess chamber  49 . Notice that aligning and inserting the corners and edges is easier if done one corner at a time. Gently press the corner edges of flexible clear plastic cover  41  or  45  into recess chamber  49  until said clear plastic covers  41  and  45  are flat and touching the picture, thus completing the installation.  
         [0085]     Border  52  is printed on the flexible clear flexible plastic covers  41  and  45  as a frame mat, buffer area or sub-frame in which to center the picture or contents for viewing. In area  28  and above viewing area  22 , a line of glue or a suitable weld for some material combinations is placed to permanently attach  41 and  45  to the rigid support member  43  located in the frame.  
         [0086]     The embodiment in  FIGS. 8-13  of the present invention can have the same or different: pictures, frame finish, color, look or combinations thereof and it also has a wall hanging channel  12  built into the front and back frame. An alternative for hanging channel  12  in  FIGS. 8-10 , which spans the inside perimeter along the front and back sides of the frame, is to form, cast, cut or otherwise create hanging channel  12  only in the frame area where nail or screw  9  in  FIGS. 8-10  would be located on  1  or more sides of the front and back frame to minimize its visibility. It is important to manufacture and assemble all frame items, especially items  12 ,  40 ,  41 ,  43 ,  45 ,  46 ,  49  and  52  in  FIGS. 8-13 , with due diligence to insure their proper fit and alignment and to produce a quality product.  
         [0087]     The drawings in FIGS.  14  thru  48  reveal more embodiments and features of the present invention, which comprises a front and back frame cover  29  in  FIGS. 14-16  and  22 - 24 , made of flexible plastic, fabric, or materials known to the art that is thin, lightweight, less expensive but attractive, and contains the following: front and back flexible clear plastic cover pocket  32  that borders along line  28  between front and back picture area  22  and is glued, welded or affixed to the front and back frame cover  29  at line  28 . Next, front and back pictures  7  and  8  with center member  53  located between pictures  7  and  8 . This embodiment creates a pocket bread like frame in which the front and back frame cover  29  and flexible clear plastic cover pocket  32  are glued, welded or otherwise permanently attached to each other and to themselves at lines and areas  27 ,  28  and  33 . The front and back sides of flexible clear plastic cover pocket  32  is also glued, welded or otherwise permanently attached along top line  67  in  FIGS. 14 and 22  to the front and back insides of frame cover  29  respectively.  
         [0088]     To install or replace pictures in this embodiment, remove frame cover  29  from wall  16  and nail or screw  9  in  FIG. 14-15  or  22 - 23 . Open the frame opening  30  at the top of frame  29  to access the inside of the flexible clear plastic cover pocket  32 . Access is now achieved to pictures  7  and  8  and center member  53 . When finished squeeze the top of frame cover  29  together until front and back sides touch and place nail or screw  9  through hole  37  in  FIGS. 14-16  or  22 - 24  on wall  16  to complete the installation.  
         [0089]     The look, features, embodiment details, materials, construction, and configurations given in and for  FIGS. 14-27  apply to embodiment variations. The additional features in  FIGS. 28-48  may need to adjust somewhat to accommodate the varying shapes of the objects they are depicting and hanging exceptions. Adornments and finishes should be tastefully provided to match the themes, subjects and respective shapes of the embodiments. However, some of the embodiments in  FIGS. 28-48  may have more quintessence, or be more aesthetically pleasing given embodiments in  FIGS. 1-7  or  FIGS. 8-13  in accordance with exemplary and preferred embodiments of the present invention.  
         [0090]     Drawings in FIGS.  49  thru  54  reveal an optional desktop frame support for wall mounted frames in  FIGS. 1 and 8  of the present invention and comprises a small frame wedge  33  with its built-in frame wedge foot  35  and two slip resistant frame wedge boots  36 . Small frame wedge  33  shown in  FIG. 51  is made of metal, wood, plastic, cast or materials known to the art and can be cast, cut, formed, poured, fabricated and the like with techniques used in the art. This support should usually have a black, brass, chrome or white looking finish to add a fashionable touch and compliment any frame finish.  
         [0091]     To install small frame wedge  33 , which fits snugly at the centerline between the frame and glass shown in  FIGS. 2 and 50  or between the frame and plastic cover in  FIGS. 10 and 13 , hold small frame wedge  33  vertically near the lower frame centerline. Gently press the lower edge of wedge foot  35  seen in  FIG. 54  in between the frame and front or back glass  4  in  FIG. 2  or plastic cover  41  or  45  in  FIG. 10 . Continue sliding wedge foot  35  into display chamber  13  in  FIG. 2  or frame recess chamber  49  in  FIG. 10  until a snug fit is achieved, as illustrated in  FIGS. 49 and 50 . This completes the installation.  
         [0092]     Optional small frame wedge  33  provides a desktop or flat surface viewing capability for small and medium wall mounted embodiments in accordance with the versatility intended for the present invention.  
         [0093]     Drawings in FIGS.  55  thru  60  reveal an optional desktop frame support for wall mounted frames in  FIGS. 1 and 8  of the present invention and comprises a nautilus frame wedge  51  with its built-in frame wedge foot  50  and two nautilus shell adornments. Nautilus frame wedge  51  shown in  FIG. 57  is made of metal, wood, plastic, cast or materials known to the art and can be cast, cut, formed, poured, fabricated and the like with techniques used in the art. This support should usually have a black, brass, chrome or white looking finish to add a fashionable touch and compliment any frame finish.  
         [0094]     To install nautilus frame wedge  51 , which fits snugly at the centerline between the frame and glass shown in  FIGS. 2 and 55  or between the frame and plastic cover in  FIGS. 10 and 13 , hold nautilus frame wedge  51  vertically near the lower frame center. Gently press the lower edge of frame wedge foot  50  seen in  FIG. 60  in between the frame and front or back glass  4  in  FIG. 2  or plastic cover  41  or  45  in  FIG. 10 . Continue sliding wedge foot  50  into display chamber  13  in  FIG. 2  or frame recess chamber  49  in  FIG. 10  until a snug fit is achieved, as illustrated in  FIGS. 55 and 56 . This completes the installation.  
         [0095]     The optional nautilus frame wedge  51  provides a desktop or flat surface viewing capability for small and medium wall mounted embodiments in accordance with the versatility intended for the present invention.  
         [0096]     Drawings in FIGS.  61  thru  66  reveal an optional desktop frame support for wall mounted frames in  FIGS. 1 and 8  of the present invention and comprises a large frame wedge  34  with its two frame wedge feet  57  and frame wedge boot  36 . Large frame wedge  34  shown in  FIG. 63  is made of metal, wood, plastic, cast or materials known to the art and can be cast, cut, formed, poured, fabricated and the like with techniques used in the art. This support should usually have a black, brass, chrome or white looking finish to add a fashionable touch and compliment any frame finish.  
         [0097]     To install large frame wedge  34 , which fits snugly at the vertical centerline between the frame and glass shown in  FIGS. 2 and 62  or between the frame and plastic cover in  FIG. 10 , hold large frame wedge  34  near the frame center at the 10 AM position. Move large frame wedge  34  to the surface of the frame and gently press the lower and upper edges  56  of the two frame wedge feet  57  seen in  FIGS. 63-66  in between the frame and front or back glass  4  in  FIG. 2  or plastic cover  41  or  45  in  FIG. 10 . Continue to rotate clockwise carefully sliding the edges  56  of the two frame wedge feet  57  into top and bottom display chamber  13  in  FIG. 2  or frame recess chamber  49  in  FIG. 10  until a snug and vertical fit is achieved, as illustrated in  FIGS. 61 and 62 . This completes the installation.  
         [0098]     Due to the positive attachment to large frame embodiments using large frame wedge  34 , it is important to read the description of the drawing detail for  FIG. 64  to insure accurate measurement calculations and a proper fit are achieved. The optional large frame wedge  34  provides a desktop or flat surface viewing capability for large wall mounted embodiments in accordance with the versatility intended for the present invention.  
         [0099]     Drawings in FIGS.  67  thru  70  reveal more embodiments and features of the present invention, including frame shapes, configurations and feature variations that support the frame embodiment in FIGS.  1  thru  7  in accordance with the present invention.  
         [0100]     While certain innovative features of this invention have been shown and described and are pointed out in the claims, it is not intended to be limited to the details above, since it will be understood that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the look and details of the preferred and exemplary embodiments of the present invention and in its construction materials can be made by those skilled in the art without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention.  
         [0101]     Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the present invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily adapt it for various applications without omitting features that, from the standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute essential characteristics of the generic or specific aspects of the present invention.  
         [0102]     In order to optimize the following claims along with present invention embodiments and feature results, the exact materials and manufacturing techniques are best chosen by those skilled in the art. It is my intent that the present invention becomes a model to lead the prior art to a new age in picture frames. At a minimum it can easily compliment and spice up current picture frame collections.