Maneuverable, attachable picture frame with detachable base

Abstract

A maneuverable, attachable picture frame with detachable base. This device is in the form of individual parts which, upon assembly, provide for the support and display of pictures at any angle and in a plurality of orientations. The all direction maneuverable picture frame device may be affixed via an attachable base onto computer monitor sides, furniture, walls, or other surface, and in any position: horizontally, vertically, obliquely or upside-down. The picture frame device includes a top part, with a picture holder connected to a ball-joint connecter, and a detachable base with a first end configured to receive, support and secure the top part and a second end with an adhesive surface securing the picture frame in place. The picture frame device has a fully moveable joint connector offering greater number of maneuvering positions: horizontally, vertically or circular. The ball joint connector allows the picture holder to be plugged in and out of the base for easy insertion and extraction of pictures, without damaging the attachable base. Once the ball joint connector of the picture holder and the base are joined the picture frame device is complete and can remain in place while still allowing the picture holder to maneuver as needed for optimal viewing of the picture.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

This invention relates generally to picture frames, and in particular to a picture frame attachable to computer monitors.

2. Prior Art

Almost everyone owns or work with computers, but sometime the lack of estate can make it difficult to display pictures in the office, dorm or at home. Most people just stick pictures with tape around their computer monitor damaging pictures and making often the working space look too crowded. A fare better solution is to provide a picture frame device that would allow picture display in an easy and functional way. The present invention allows maximization of space by permitting to display discretely and neatly pictures around any size computer monitor. Furthermore, pictures can be changed or removed easily by its detachable connector to the base, just plug it in or out.

Semi-moveable picture frame devices for computer monitor exist, but only allow the picture frame to rotate or pivot; no prior picture frame device can maneuver in any angle or position, and none have a detachable base that can be secured in any direction.

The prior invention U.S. Pat. No. 5,890,309 provides for a dual picture frame that can stand or pivot on top of computer monitors. Furthermore, the invention U.S. Pat. No. 6,543,168 provides a picture frame with a base attachable to a computer monitor and a mirror frame removable attachable to the base in one of three position, and the capacity to pivot about the base; and is adapted to being attached to the base by manipulation of a said ring-like element cylindrical interior aperture onto the base elongated member over the elongated base member free end.

Thus, while the forgoing body of prior inventions indicates it to be used for picture display around computer monitors, and has a detachable base; such picture holder may only pivot and can only be displayed on the top or sides of computer monitors in limited number of positions.

Nor, does the inventions described above demonstrates or suggests an all directional maneuverable picture frame device with a ball joint connector pluggable into an attachable base. Additionally, a detachable picture frame able to attach and display pictures horizontally, vertically, obliquely and upside down is not contemplated. The foregoing disadvantages are overcome by the unique easily maneuverable picture frame apparatus of the present invention as will be made apparent from the fallowing description thereof. Other advantages of the present invention over the prior inventions also will be rendered evident.

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

Accordingly, objects of the present maneuverable, attachable picture frame with detachable base are:

To be easily and stably secure on all four sides of computer monitor, or other desired surface;

To easily orientate in any position the picture holder for optimum viewing;

To safely remove or change pictures without moving or damaging the base;

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A Maneuverable, attachable picture frame with detachable base.

A computer monitor picture frame which can be positioned in any direction, and has a detachable adhesive base with a rotatable ball joint connector allowing to move and orientate the picture holder in any direction for optimal viewing. The picture frame is made of a base and a top part. The top part has a picture holder made of folded clear acrylic sheets which has openings allowing for picture insertion; since the picture frame is somewhat transparent all the way around, pictures can be displayed on both sides of the picture frame. The top part of the device which holds the picture has an extension with a ball joint fitting into a connector; together they form the ball joint connector allowing for easy maneuvering of the picture holder, and easy adjustments in any direction of the picture holder. The ball joint connector fits into the base. The base has two ends, one end fitting into the picture holders' ball joint connector allowing it to plug in and out of the base; and another end with an adhesive coating at the bottom allowing the picture frame to attach onto any surface and in any position. Once the ball joint connector is inserted into the base, the top part of the picture frame is locked in, secured, but can still maneuver via the ball joint connector. The picture frame device can be stuck on any surface and in any position: horizontal, vertical, oblique or upside-down.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 is a front view of the device and few variations of assembled and disassembled picture frames mounted on computer monitor sides, produced from the parts of the present invention. There is shown a set of picture illustrating exemplary environments in which the picture frame with its attachable and maneuverable picture holder may be used. As shown in FIG. 1, the picture frame device can be used on computer monitor in offices, schools, universities, government agencies, and other environments to provide adjustable view of picture display.

FIG. 2 is a semi-perspective view of the picture holder illustrating how the top part of the picture frame fits into the base, and how they can be plugged in and out of each other.

FIG. 3 is a top view of the picture frame device and few possible maneuverable positions to the present invention.

FIG. 4 Is a cross section view of the ball joint connector and the base, showing how the picture holder fits into the base, and how it allows for easy maneuvering in any direction of the picture holder.

DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING
10. Picture frame,          11. Picture holder,
12. Base,                   13. Ball joint connector,
14. Adhesive coating,       15. Computer monitor screen.
16. Clear acrylic sheet     17. Extension
18. Ball joint              19. Connector
20. Elongated hollow member 21. Front surface
22. Rear surface            23. top surface
24. Bottom surface          25. Two sides

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

FIG. 1 Referring to the drawings in detail wherein like elements are indicated by like numerals, there is shown several possible embodiments of the picture frame 10 device. The picture frame 10 is comprised of two parts, a top part with a picture holder 11 and a base 12. The base 12 can attach to any computer monitor 15 or other type of surface whether horizontal, vertical, oblique or upside down. The base 12 is comprised of a first end designed to receive and secure in place the picture holder 11 via its ball joint connector 13; and a second end with an adhesive coating surface 14 allowing to hold the picture frame10 in place, but still permit for easy maneuvering of the picture holder 11. Two examples of the picture frame 10 device are shown completed whereby various individual parts have been joined, and one picture frame 10 is shown separated from its base 12. The picture frame10 can be conveniently positioned around computer monitor sides 15 and can be rotated, tilted and pivoted as needed for better view of the picture holder 11. The picture holder 11 is generally of rectangular shape and made of bent clear acrylic sheet 16, but may be of variety of other constructions. The picture holder 11 has three sides with openings allowing for picture insertion, and a closed side with a ball joint connector 13 allowing the picture holder 11 to plug in and out of to the base 12. The ball joint connector 13 is preferably clear acrylic, but any other type of hinge may be used. The base 12 probably holds in place by a self adhesive type coating 14, but any material or component allowing the picture frame10 to hold to any surface can be used. The ball joint connector 13 is capable of rapidly detaching and reattaching from the base 12.

FIG. 2 Semi-perspective view of the picture frame holder 11 mounted on the base 12. The picture holder 11 and the ball joint connector 13 constitute the top part of the picture frame 10 device. The picture holder 11 is generally of rectangular shape and made of bent acrylic clear sheet 16, however other desired transparent material can be used. The picture frame 10 device has a front surface 21, a rear surface 22, a top 23, a bottom 24 and two sides 25. The top surface 23 and the two sides 25 have an opening cavity allowing for easy insertion and removal of pictures between the transparent bent clear acrylic sheet 16. The rear surface 22 and the front surface 21 are clear and allow for pictures to be displayed on both the rear 22 and front surface 21 of the picture holder 11. The bottom surface 24 is mounted on a ball joint connector 13 permitting the picture holder11 to easily maneuver and be plugged in and out of the base 12. The picture holder 11 can rotate, tilt and pivot in any direction. The doted picture holder 11 shows how the top part of the picture frame 10 can detach from the base 12, making it easy to insert or remove the picture holder 11. The ball joint connector 13 is capable of rapidly detaching and reattaching from the base 12. The base 12 probably holds in place by a self adhesive type coating 14 covered by a removable paper, but any material or component allowing the picture frame 10 to hold to any surface can be used.

FIG. 3 It is a top view of the picture frame device 10, the base 12 is attached onto a surface, the picture holder 11 is inserted and secured into the base 12, the ball joint connector 13 allows the picture holder 11 to move in any direction while remaining generally coplanar. The doted drawings represent the top part of the picture frame 10 and few possible orientations of the picture holder 11 once secured in the base 12. A and B show possible pivoting and tilting movement of the picture holder 11, while C and D show possible rotatable movement of the frame holder 11; together A, B, C and D allow the picture holder 11 to maneuver in any direction.

FIG. 4 Is a cross section view of the ball joint connector 13 and the base 12, showing how the picture frame holder 11 fits into the base 12. In operation, the base 12 is attached to a computer monitor or other desired surface and in any position. The bottom surface 24 of the picture holder 11 has an extension 17 with one end perpendicular to the bottom surface 24 of the picture holder 11 and another extremity ending with a ball joint 18; the ball joint 18 fits into a connector 19,together they form the ball joint connector 13 allowing for easy maneuvering and adjustments in any direction of the picture holder 11. The base 12 is comprised of a first end with an elongated hollow member 20 perpendicular to the plane of the flat member of the base 12 configured to receive, support and secure the picture holder 11 via its connector 19, and a second opposite surface with a generally flat end to which the adhesive coating surface 14 covers the entire surface of the base 12 allowing to hold the picture frame 10 in place, but still permits for easy maneuvering of the picture holder 11.The picture holder 11 is attached to the base 12 by inserting the connector 19, into the base 12 elongated hollow member 20, when they are plugged into each other the picture frame 10 is secured in place, however the picture holder 11 can still maneuver as desire for optimal view angle of the pictures. A and B allow for pivoting and tilting movements of the picture holder 11, while C and D allow for circular movements of the picture holder 11; together A, B, C and D allow the picture holder 11 to maneuver in any direction.

SUMMARY AND SCOPE

It is understood that 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. For example, the device can be used on walls, furniture, television or any other device. Furthermore, the picture frame holds in place with a self adhesive material but could also be held by suction cups or any other holding devise. Additionally, the picture holder can look different from a traditional picture frame, other device allowing holding pictures can be used. Therefore, the scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents, not by the examples given.

Claims

1. Maneuverable, attachable picture frame with detachable base comprising: Individual parts which, upon assembly, provide for the support and display of pictures at any angle and in a plurality of orientation. The picture frame device can be attached on or around any computer monitor or other device, and in any position: horizontal, vertical, sideways or upside-down.

2. A Maneuverable, attachable picture frame with detachable base recited in claim 1 comprising: A base attachable wherein the base in comprised of:A generally flat member having a first surface to which adhesive coating is attached, and a second surface with an elongated member perpendicular to the plane of the flat member with two ends, one hollow end and the other end terminating in said flat member first surface;A generally rectangular picture holder, wherein said picture holder is comprise of a front and rear surface for picture display, a top and two sides with an opening cavity allowing for picture insertion and removal, and a bottom surface with an extension with one end attached perpendicular to the picture holder, and another extremity ending with a ball joint inserted into a cylindrical connector, allowing the picture holder to rotate, tilt and pivot in any direction;

3. The Maneuverable, attachable picture frame with detachable base recited in claim 2, wherein: Said base flat member surface is attached to a computer monitor or other desired surface; said picture holder is adapted to be plugged in and out of the base hollow end via its joint ball connector; once the picture holder is connected to the base the picture frame device is complete and secured in place, however the picture frame can maneuver via its ball joint connector as needed for desired optimal view of the picture.

4. Maneuverable, attachable picture frame with detachable base as recited in claim 3, further comprising: A section of removable material cover the said adhesive coating.

5. Maneuverable, attachable picture frame with detachable base as recited in claim 4, further comprising: A picture frame adapted to have pictures inserted into the picture holder interior through the top, and two sides.

6. Maneuverable, attachable picture frame with detachable base as recited in claim 5, further comprising: Said transparent acrylic sheets

7. Maneuverable, attachable picture frame with detachable base as recited in claim 6, further comprising: Said picture frame is adapted to being maneuvered in any direction for optimal angle display by a ball joint connector.