Patent ID: 7146759

Claim:
A composite two-faced picture frame for displaying documents and artwork; said composite two-faced picture frame being adapted for quick assembly and disassembly by hand, and further being configured to display separate images when viewed from either side of the frame, said composite two-faced picture frame comprising: a first frame comprising a first frame body comprised of a plurality of frame segments, each segment having a generally L-shaped cross-section, which defines a first recess in the first frame body, a first transparent pane corresponding in shape with, and being disposed within said first recess, and a first elastomeric pad disposed within said first recess and being permanently bonded between the first frame body and one face of the first transparent pane, said first elastomeric pad extending continuously around the perimeter of said first transparent pane and forming a cushion so as to allow the first transparent pane to move resiliently with respect to said first frame body; a second frame comprising a second frame body comprised of a plurality of frame segments, each segment having a generally L-shaped cross-section, which defines a second recess in the second frame body, a second transparent pane corresponding in shape with, and being disposed within said second recess, and a second elastomeric pad disposed within said second recess and being permanently bonded between the second frame body and one face of the second transparent pane, said second elastomeric pad extending continuously around the perimeter of said second transparent pane and forming a cushion so as to allow the second transparent pane to move resiliently with respect to said second frame body; a means for securing and aligning each of said first and second frames together; and, a means for supporting said composite two-faced picture frame; wherein, said first and second frames are positioned back to back in such a way that said first and second transparent panes are capable of contacting each other and maintaining a document or piece of artwork having various thicknesses therebetween.