Richard P Reis

US Patent:

7802390, Sep 28, 2010

Filed:

Oct 8, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/247299

Inventors:

Richard C. Reis - Phoenixville PA, US

International Classification:

G09F 7/04

US Classification:

40711, 40741, 40749, 40761, 40781

Abstract:

A picture frame for holding and displaying content. The picture frame has an edge with a channel receiving the content. An edge segment is attachable to and detachable from the remainder of the edge, using magnets, to allow insertion and removal of the content. A back has a front face to which the edge remainder is attached and a rear face including one or more magnets for attaching the back to a magnetically attractive surface. An optional stand has a plurality of elements that engage at least one of the back magnets to support the back in multiple directions and orientations. An optional hanger is made of a magnetically attracted material for engaging at least one of the back magnets and attach the hanger to the back. The hanger is configured to engage a fastener and hang the picture frame from the fastener when the stand is not in use.