Picture Frame

Abstract

A picture frame includes a base, a frame surrounding the base, a plurality of stands that are provided on the base and a plurality of panels that fit on the stands. The panels are provided in more than one dimensions that fit different number of stands. Various combinations including square(s), horizontal or vertical rectangle(s) are possible. The panel has a flat panel plate and a panel side wall that extends from the panel plate. The stand has a rectangular stand side wall that extends from the base, and an opening that is surrounded by the stand side wall. The panel and the stand are rectangular. The panel side wall includes a panel groove, and the stand side wall includes a stand projection that elastically engages with the panel groove so that the panels are assembled with the stands.

1 . A picture frame comprising:
 a) a base;   b) a frame surrounding the base;   c) a plurality of stands that are provided on the base; and   d) a plurality of panels that fit on the stands;   
     wherein the panels are provided in more than one dimensions that fit different number of stands. 
   
   
       2 . The picture frame of  claim 1 , wherein the panel comprises a flat panel plate and a panel side wall that extends from the panel plate, wherein the stand comprises a stand side wall that extends from the base. 
   
   
       3 . The picture frame of  claim 2 , wherein the stand comprises an opening that is surrounded by the stand side wall. 
   
   
       4 . The picture frame of  claim 3 , wherein the panel and the stand are rectangular. 
   
   
       5 . The picture frame of  claim 2 , wherein the panel side wall comprises a panel groove, wherein the stand side wall comprises a stand projection that engages with the panel groove whereby the panels are assembled with the stands. 
   
   
       6 . The picture frame of  claim 2 , wherein the stand projection comprises a retractable element. 
   
   
       7 . The picture frame of  claim 6 , wherein the retractable element comprises a ball, and the ball is supported by a compression spring. 
   
   
       8 . The picture frame of  claim 6 , wherein the rectractable element comprises a coil spring that is attached to the stand side wall. 
   
   
       9 . The picture frame of  claim 6 , wherein the rectractable element comprises a flexible tube that is received in a recess provided in the stand side wall. 
   
   
       10 . The picture frame of  claim 6 , wherein the rectractable element comprises a flexible cylindrical rod that comprises a recess and a hollow portion, wherein the cylindrical rod is received in a hole provided in the stand side wall. 
   
   
       11 . The picture frame of  claim 5 , wherein the stand projection comprises a round portion that engages with the panel groove and two flat and bent leg portions that are fixed to the stand side wall. 
   
   
       12 . The picture frame of  claim 1 , wherein the panel comprises a flat panel plate and a panel side wall that extends from the panel plate, wherein the panel side wall comprises a panel groove, wherein the stand comprises a plurality of brackets that are fixed to the base and engage with the panel groove. 
   
   
       13 . The picture frame of  claim 12 , wherein the bracket comprises a bracket strip that is fixed to the base and a bracket projection that is provided on one end of the strip, wherein the bracket projection of the stand engages with the panel groove of the panel, wherein the bracket is elastic. 
   
   
       14 . The picture frame of  claim 1 , wherein the frame has a slanted shape, wherein the thickness of the frame increases toward the base. 
   
   
       15 . The picture frame of  claim 1 , further comprising a transparent cover that covers the panels, and a fastener that fixes the cover to the base. 
   
   
       16 . The picture frame of  claim 15 , wherein the fastener comprises a plurality of spacers that keep the cover from the base by a predetermined distance, and screws that engage with the spacers 
   
   
       17 . The picture frame of  claim 16 , wherein the base comprises a plurality of screw holes, wherein each of the holes does not penetrate through the base, whereby the screw holes are not seen when the cover is not assembled.