Patent ID: 7069682

Claim:
A picture frame assembly comprised of: a frame member having a front surface and a rear surface separated by a perimeter edge, the frame member adapted to receive and retain a transparent member; a backing member having a display surface and a rear surface separated by a side edge, the rear surface having mounting means for mounting on a mounting surface; and attachment means for removably attaching the front member and the backing member; wherein the frame member is further comprised of matting; wherein the attachment means is selected from the group consisting at protruding edges, spring retainers, clips, spring loaded ball devices, magnets, hook and loop fasteners, and combinations thereof; wherein the backing member further comprises artwork retaining means which is comprised of at least one elastic band; wherein the display surface further comprises a groove for retaining each said at least one elastic band in a desired orientation; and wherein the groove is further comprised of a raised surface at about the longitudinal center of the groove.