Patent ID: 7275296

Claim:
A method for forming a frame assembly, the method comprising: providing a first portion having a first indent formed in surrounding relation with a first aperture, defining a first support surface therebetween, a second portion having a second indent formed in surrounding relation with a second aperture, defining a second support surface therebetween, and a support tube having an exterior surface; engaging a first end surface of the support tube with the first support surface of the first portion; engaging the first portion with the second portion so that a second end surface of the support tube engages with the second support surface of said second portion, the first and second indents engaging the exterior surface of the support tube to secure the support tube between the first and second portions and align the support tube with the first and second apertures; and connecting the first and second portions to one another to form a tubular member with said support tube within the tubular member.