Parallel plane picture frame array
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1. An array of picture frames, comprising:
- a plurality of picture frames, including a first set of picture frames located in a first plane and a second set of picture frames located in a second plane that is parallel to and spaced from said first plane a first distance, each of said picture frames including four frame members interconnected in a rectangular configuration, each of said frame members having a substantially planar front surface and a substantially planar rear surface, said front and rear surfaces being substantially parallel to but spaced from each other; and
a first set of substantially cylindrical connectors that are affixed to and extend between said front surfaces of said first set of picture frames and said rear surfaces of said second set of picture frames, each of said first set of connectors being perpendicular to said first and second planes and substantially exposed to view as part of the visual design of said array of picture frames.
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A 3-dimensional array of picture frames is arranged in a plurality of parallel planes. The picture frames are interconnected by perpendicularly extending pegs frictionally received in blind bores in the front of the rearward frame and in the back of the forward frame. Replaceable decorative sleeves surround the pegs.
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1. An array of picture frames, comprising:
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a plurality of picture frames, including a first set of picture frames located in a first plane and a second set of picture frames located in a second plane that is parallel to and spaced from said first plane a first distance, each of said picture frames including four frame members interconnected in a rectangular configuration, each of said frame members having a substantially planar front surface and a substantially planar rear surface, said front and rear surfaces being substantially parallel to but spaced from each other; and
a first set of substantially cylindrical connectors that are affixed to and extend between said front surfaces of said first set of picture frames and said rear surfaces of said second set of picture frames, each of said first set of connectors being perpendicular to said first and second planes and substantially exposed to view as part of the visual design of said array of picture frames. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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