Lisa Russo

US Patent:

20100260961, Oct 14, 2010

Filed:

Apr 8, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/384690

Inventors:

Lisa Russo - Ocklawaha FL, US

International Classification:

B32B 7/08
B32B 3/10

US Classification:

428 44

Abstract:

A multi-panel stretched canvas for artists which is capable of being selectively converted from a 2-dimensional configuration suitable for mounting on a vertical surface such as a wall, for instance, to a plurality of 3-dimensional configurations suitable for mounting on a vertical surface as a bas relief-like wall hanging or resting on a horizontal surface such as a table, for instance. The apparatus in its simplest sense is comprised of three panels of stretched canvas, each in the shape of an equilateral triangle, arranged in a specific configuration and joined together in series by pivotable connection means, preferably hinges. In 2-D form, the panels together form a trapezoid which may be wall mounted in the traditional fashion. By rotating the two end panels a distance behind the center panel the apparatus forms a 3-D bas relief like structure which when mounted to a vertical surface has three sides of the trapezoid in contact with the vertical surface. By rotating the two end panels further until their top edges contact each other, the apparatus forms a pyramid shape having a hollowed trilateral base and is suitable for display on a horizontal surface. Each panel is comprised of a triangular stretcher to which a linen or cotton canvas is mounted in conventional fashion.