FRAME ASSEMBLY

Abstract

A frame assembly for mounting on a base. The frame assembly includes a mounting part attachable to the base, and a frame body for displaying one or more pictures. The frame body includes a cooperative part for engagement with the mounting part to secure the frame to the mounting part.

Description

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/756,230, filed Jan. 5, 2006.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention is related to frame assemblies for displaying pictures.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Pictures are typically displayed in frames of various sizes, the frames being selected on the basis of suitability for particular pictures. The independent picture frame, in which one picture is displayed, is very common. (For the purposes hereof, it will be understood that a “picture” may be a photograph, a drawing, or any other image.) Often, it is desirable to display several pictures of related subjects in proximity to each other. This can be accomplished, for example, by using a number of independent picture frames, positioned in proximity to each other. However, this type of arrangement can be inconvenient, and tends to occupy a significant amount of space.

In the prior art, frames for displaying multiple pictures are known. However, in the prior art, frames for displaying multiple pictures typically provide a number of defined display areas therein. For instance, some frames for multiple pictures define fixed locations therein, in each of which a picture is positioned for display. In circumstances where insufficient pictures are available to fill the display areas in such a frame, however, a number of the display areas remain unoccupied, providing a generally displeasing aesthetic effect.

Also, prior art frames for displaying multiple pictures typically cannot be used in combination with an existing (i.e., independent) frame. For instance, the existing frame may be sized to accommodate a relatively large picture, and it may be desirable to position smaller pictures proximal to the larger picture. In these circumstances, the prior art does not provide a means for positioning other pictures in relation to the larger photograph displayed in the existing frame.

There is therefore a need for an improved frame assembly which addresses or mitigates one or more of the deficiencies of the prior art.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In its broad aspect, the invention provides a frame assembly for mounting on a base. The frame assembly includes a mounting part attachable to the base and a frame body for displaying one or more pictures. The frame body also includes a cooperative part for engagement with the mounting part, to secure the frame body to the mounting part.

In another aspect, the frame body includes one or more slots therein for receiving a number of pictures for storage thereof.

In another aspect, the mounting part includes a contact portion engageable with the cooperative part and at least partially retainable therein upon engagement due to friction.

In another of its aspects, the contact portion is removably attached to the base by adhesive tape.

In yet another aspect, one of the mounting part and the cooperative part includes a magnet and the other of the mounting part and the cooperative part includes a magnetically attractive material so that the mounting part and the cooperative part are magnetically attracted to each other, and the frame body is removably attachable to the base due to the magnetic attraction.

In another of its aspects, the invention provides a system for displaying a plurality of pictures. The system includes a base adapted to display one or more base pictures and one or more frame assemblies for mounting on the base. Each frame assembly includes a mounting part attachable to the base and a frame body for displaying a frame picture. The frame body includes a cooperative part for engagement with the mounting part to secure the frame body to the mounting part. Accordingly, each frame assembly is attachable to the base for displaying the frame picture in a predetermined position relative to the base picture.

In another aspect, the mounting parts of a number of frame assemblies are positionable on a border portion of the base substantially in a predetermined pattern for displaying the frame pictures in predetermined relationships to the base picture.

In another of its aspects, the invention additionally includes a tool for positioning the mounting parts on the base substantially in the predetermined pattern.

In yet another aspect, the mounting parts are removable from the border portion upon engagement thereof with an engagement end of the tool. The engagement end is adapted for substantially secure engagement of the tool to one of the mounting parts for removal thereof.

In another aspect, the base includes a rear wall positioned opposite to the border portion and the display area. Also, the base additionally includes a plurality of storage contact portions positioned on the rear wall. The storage contact portions are engageable with the cooperative parts of the frame bodies respectively for positioning frame bodies on the rear wall for storage thereof.

In yet another aspect, the base additionally includes one or more slots in which one or more pictures are receivable for storage thereof.

In another aspect, the border portion includes a number of receptacles in which the frame bodies are receivable respectively. The receptacles are positioned in the border portion substantially in a preselected pattern.

In another of its aspects, the invention provides a kit of parts for a frame assembly for displaying at least one picture positioned on a base. The kit includes a mounting part attachable to the base and a frame body for displaying a frame picture. The frame body includes a cooperative part for engagement with the mounting part to secure the frame body to the mounting part, so that the frame assembly is attachable to the base for displaying the frame picture in a predetermined position relative to the base.

In yet another of its aspects, the invention provides a method of displaying one or more frame pictures in a predetermined location relative to one or more base pictures. The method includes, first, providing a base adapted to display the base picture, and second, providing a plurality of frame assemblies for mounting on the base. Each frame assembly includes a mounting part attachable to the base and a frame body for displaying a frame picture. The frame body includes a cooperative part for engagement with the mounting part. Next, the mounting part is attached to the base. Finally, the cooperative part of the frame body is engaged with a contact portion of the mounting part, to locate the frame body in a predetermined position relative the base picture.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention will be better understood with reference to the drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a front side of an embodiment of a system of the invention in which frame assemblies are mounted on a front side of a base;

FIG. 2 is an isometric view of the system of FIG. 1 including a number of frame assemblies in which the base thereof is positioned in a “portrait” orientation;

FIG. 3 is an isometric view of the assembly of FIG. 1 including a number of frame assemblies in which the base thereof is positioned in a “landscape” orientation;

FIG. 4 is an isometric view of an embodiment of a mounting part of the invention, drawn at a larger scale;

FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the mounting part of FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is an exploded view of a frame body included in the frame assembly of FIG. 1, drawn at a smaller scale;

FIG. 7 is an isometric view of the frame body of FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is an isometric view of an embodiment of a tool of the invention positioning a mounting part on a border portion of the base of FIG. 1, drawn at a smaller scale;

FIG. 9 is an isometric view of the tool of FIG. 8, drawn at a larger scale;

FIG. 10 is an isometric view of the base and tool of FIG. 8, in which the tool positions a second mounting part on the base, drawn at a smaller scale;

FIG. 11 is an isometric view of the base and mounting parts of FIG. 10, in which the tool positions another mounting part on the base;

FIG. 12 is an isometric view of the base of FIGS. 8-11 and a plurality of mounting parts positioned thereon in which the tool positions another mounting part on the base;

FIG. 13 is an isometric view of the base of FIGS. 8-12 in which the tool is engaged with a mounting part for removal of the mounting part;

FIG. 14 is an exploded view of an alternative embodiment of the mounting part of the invention, drawn at a larger scale;

FIG. 15 is an isometric view of the mounting part of FIG. 14;

FIG. 16 is an isometric view of an alternative embodiment of a system of the invention, in which the mounting part of FIGS. 14 and 15 is positioned on the base, drawn at a smaller scale;

FIG. 17 is an isometric view of the system of FIGS. 1 and 16 showing a back side of the base thereof; and

FIG. 18 is an isometric view of an alternative embodiment of the system of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Reference is first made to FIGS. 1-7 to describe an embodiment of a frame assembly in accordance with the invention indicated generally by the numeral 10. The frame assembly 10 is for mounting on a base 12, as will be described. Preferably, the frame assembly 10 includes a mounting part 14 attachable to the base 12, and a frame body 16 for displaying one or more pictures (not shown). Also, the frame body 16 preferably includes a cooperative part 18 for engagement with the mounting part 14 to secure the frame body 16 to the mounting part 14.

Preferably, the frame body 16 includes one or more apertures 20 through which the picture is observable, as will also be described. The frame body 16 also preferably includes one or more slots 22 in which pictures are receivable (FIGS. 6, 7).

It is preferred that the mounting part 14 is removably attachable to the base 12. As can be seen in FIGS. 4 and 5, the mounting part 14 includes a contact portion 24 engageable with the cooperative part 18 (FIGS. 6, 7) and at least partially retainable therein upon engagement due to friction. Preferably, the contact portion is receivable in the cooperative part 18 in a press fit.

As can be seen in FIG. 5, the mounting part 14 preferably includes two-sided adhesive tape 26. It is also preferred that the contact portion 24 is removably attached to the base 12 by adhesive tape 26. Two-sided adhesive tape is preferred because it is relatively inexpensive, and provides a relatively secure bond. Also, two-sided tape is removable, as will be described. It will be understood, however, that the contact portion is attachable to the base by any suitable means.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the frame assembly 10 preferably includes a backing portion 28 which is attached to a lower side of the adhesive tape 26. The backing portion 28 is removed shortly before the mounting part 14 is to be attached to the base 12.

As can be seen in FIGS. 4 and 5, the contact portion 24 preferably includes a knob part 30 and a plate 32 on which the knob 30 is positioned. The knob part 30 preferably includes grooves 34 defining a cross which is substantially orthogonal to sides 36 of the plate 32, and marks an approximate center of the contact portion 24. The grooves 34 are to assist in positioning the mounting part 14 in a predetermined position on the base 12, as will be described. Also, the contact portion 24 preferably includes notches 35 (in the plate 32) which may be used in removing the mounting part 14 from the base 12, as will also be described. Preferably, an upper surface 38 of the adhesive tape 26 is attached to a bottom surface (not shown) of the plate 32. It is also preferred that the tape 26 generally does not extend beyond the sides 36 of the plate 32. Preferably, the mounting part 14 is provided with the backing portion 28 on the tape 26, so that the tape 26 does not inadvertently become attached to other objects before the mounting part 14 is attached to the base.

In use, the backing portion 28 is peeled off the lower surface of the adhesive tape 26, and the mounting part 14 is aligned so that it is in a predetermined position. Then the mounting part 14 is pressed onto the base 12, so that the adhesive tape 26 engages the base 12 to hold the contact portion 24 in a desired position in relation to the base 12. Once the mounting part 14 is positioned on the base 12, the frame body 16 is brought adjacent to the contact portion 24, and the contact portion 24 engages the cooperative part 18. Specifically, the knob part 30 is received in the cooperative part 18 in a friction fit. The frame body 16 is pressed on to the contact portion 24, so that the frame body 16 is relatively firmly attached to the mounting part 14.

It will be understood that, whether before or after the frame body 16 is mounted onto the mounting part 14, a picture (not shown) may be positioned in the frame body 16 so that the picture is observable through the aperture 20. Also, other pictures (not shown) are receivable in the slot 22 either before or after the frame body 16 is mounted on the mounting part 14. For instance, it has been found to be convenient to place additional copies of the displayed picture in the slot 22.

As can be seen in FIGS. 6 and 7, the frame body 16 preferably includes a back wall 19 and an internal wall 21, which is spaced apart from the back wall 19 to define the slot 22. The picture to be displayed is inserted in front of the internal wall 21 (i.e., the direction indicated by arrow “A”), and the pictures to be stored in the slot 22 are inserted in the direction indicated by arrow “B” (FIG. 7). Preferably, the slot 22 accommodates a number of pictures, e.g., up to approximately eight pictures.

It is also preferred that the back wall 19 includes an opening 23. The opening 23 facilitates removal of pictures from the slot 22.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, it is preferred that the frame body 16 includes a magnet 40. Preferably, the magnet 40 is configured to fit within the cooperative part 18, so that the knob part 30 is receivable in the cooperative part 18 even with the magnet 40 positioned in the cooperative part 18, as shown in FIG. 7. It will be understood that the frame body 16 is positionable on any base to which the magnet 40 is magnetically attracted. When used in this way, the mounting part 14 is not required to attach the frame body 16 to the base 12.

Additional embodiments of the invention are shown in FIGS. 8-18. In FIGS. 8-18, elements are numbered so as to correspond to like elements shown in FIGS. 1-7.

In an alternative embodiment of the invention, a frame assembly 110 includes a mounting part 114 with a second magnet 142 receivable in a body 144 of the mounting part 114. Preferably, the mounting part 114 also includes prongs 146 extending from a bottom surface (not shown) of the body 144, as illustrated in FIGS. 14 and 15.

The body 144 includes at least one wall 148 defining an aperture 150 in which the magnet 142 is received (FIG. 15). Preferably, the magnet 142 is received in the aperture 150 in a friction fit, so that the magnet 142 is not easily removable from the body 144 after the magnet 142 has been installed in the aperture 150.

The mounting part 114, with the magnet 142 positioned therein as shown in FIG. 15, is positioned on the base 12 in a desired (i.e., predetermined) position. Preferably, the base 12 is adapted to receive the prongs 146 so that the mounting part 114, once positioned on the base 12, is generally not easily removable. For example, the mounting part 114 may be used where the base 12 includes wood into which the prongs 146 can be pressed, and which holds the prongs 146 once inserted.

FIG. 16 shows a plurality of mounting parts 114 positioned on the base 12. As can be seen in FIG. 16, the frame body 16 is positionable on the mounting part 114. Specifically, the wall 148 is receivable in the cooperative part 18 and the frame body 16 is maintained in position on the mounting part 114 by virtue of the magnetic attraction between the magnet 40 and the second magnet 142. Preferably, the magnets 40 and 142 are “rare earth” magnets, which are somewhat stronger than conventional magnets.

As can be seen in FIGS. 8-13 and FIGS. 1-3, and also in FIG. 17, an embodiment of a system 260 of the invention for displaying a number of pictures (not shown) preferably includes the base 12 and one or more frame assemblies 10 for mounting on the base 12. The base 12 is adapted to display one or more base pictures (not shown). The frame assembly 10 includes the mounting part 14 attachable to the base 12 (as described above) and the frame body 16, for displaying a frame picture (not shown). Preferably, the frame assembly 10 is attachable to the base 12 for displaying the frame picture in a predetermined position relative to the base picture.

As can be seen in FIGS. 1-3, the base 12 preferably includes a border portion 262 which defines, at least in part, a display area 264. Preferably, at least part of the base picture is observable in the display area 264.

FIGS. 1-3 also show that the system 260 preferably includes a number of frame assemblies 10, each of which is preferably mounted in the border portion 262. (Although the base 12 is shown in the drawings as having a generally rectangular shape and a generally rectangular display area, it will be understood that the base 12 and the display area 262 may have any shapes desired.) The mounting parts 14 of a number of frame assemblies 10 are positionable on the border portion 262 of the base 12 substantially in a predetermined pattern for displaying the frame pictures in predetermined relationships to the base picture.

It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the system 260 can be used to display a plurality of pictures related to a particular subject. For example, the system 260 could display pictures of a child, with school pictures for different grades arranged in sequence, in the frame assemblies 10 respectively positioned in the border portion 262. In addition, the base picture displayed in the display area could be a larger version of the most recent school picture of the child. (The base picture is relatively easily removed and a new base picture is easily inserted in the base 12, as is known.) From the foregoing, it will be understood that the system 260 is able to accommodate and reflect changes in the subject over time.

In addition, it can be seen from the foregoing description that multiple pictures may be kept in the frame body. For example, small pictures (e.g., sized to fit conveniently into a wallet) typically are produced for a child for a particular school year. One such picture can be displayed in the frame body (and observable through the aperture 20), and extra pictures of the same size for that school year can be stored in the frame body (i.e., in the slot 22 in the frame body). Accordingly, each frame assembly provides a convenient storage and display unit for smaller picture of the child for a particular school year, if desired.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 10-12, it is preferred that the system 260 includes a tool 266 for positioning the mounting parts 14 on the base 12 in a predetermined pattern. Also, the tool 266 is useable in the removal of the mounting parts 14 from the base 12, if desired.

As can be seen in FIG. 9, the tool 266 preferably includes an elongate body 268 extending from an engagement end 270 to a closed end 272. At the engagement end 270, two arms 273, 274 extend to terminate in blunt ends 275, 276. The blunt ends 275, 276 are positioned and configured to be snugly receivable in the notches 35 on the contact portion 24. Also, each of the arms 273, 274 and the blunt ends 275, 276 include sides 277, 278 which are substantially aligned with each other.

The tool 266 also includes an aperture 279 in which the contact portion 24 is loosely receivable. Finally, the tool 266 preferably also includes a slot 280 large enough to receive the contact portion 24 at specified locations along the slot 270. It is also preferred that a scale 272 including spaced-apart parallel markings is positioned beside the slot 270. The markings provide the locations at which the contact portion 24 is positionable in the slot 270. Similar markings 284 are positioned beside the aperture 277.

As shown in FIG. 8, when it is intended to attach a first mounting part 214 in relation to an edge 286 of the base 12, the sides 277, 278 are substantially aligned with the edge 286. Also, in order to align the mounting part 214 relative to the edge 286, the contact portion 24 is positioned in the aperture 279, and two of the grooves 34 are substantially aligned with the markings 284. Once the mounting part 214 is suitably aligned, it is mounted by pressing on the contact portion 24, which causes the adhesive tape 26 to engage the border portion 262 firmly, securing the contact portion 24 in the desired position.

As can be seen in FIG. 10, the tool 266 is used to position a second mounting part 314 relative to the first mounting part 214. The contact portion 24 of the second mounting part 314 is inserted into the slot 280, and grooves 34 are aligned with markings on the scale 282 as desired.

A side 288 of the tool 266 preferably defines a substantially straight edge, which may be aligned with an edge 289 of the border portion 262 to assist in positioning the second mounting part 314. As can be seen in FIGS. 11 and 12, the process can be repeated for as many mounting parts as are desired.

The system 260 also provides for the removal of the mounting part 14 from the base 12 when desired. As shown in FIG. 13, in order to remove the mounting part 14, the ends 275, 276 of the tool 266 are positioned in notches 35 in the contact portion 24 of the mounting part 14 which is to be removed. With the blunt ends 275, 276 received in the notches 35, a user (not shown) can force the contact portion to be pivoted relative to the base 12 (i.e., whether in a clockwise or counter clockwise direction) in order to overcome the temporary adhesive bond between the adhesive tape 26 and the border portion 262. It therefore can be seen that, because of the ability to remove mounting parts 14, the system 260 provides a great deal of flexibility.

Preferably, and as shown in FIG. 17, the base 12 of the system 260 includes a rear wall 290 positioned opposite to the border portion 262 and the display area 264. (The border portion 262 and the display area 264 are on a front side of the base, and the rear wall is on a rear side of the base.) Preferably, the base 12 also includes a number of storage knob parts 292 positioned on the rear wall 290. The storage knob parts 292 are each engagable with the cooperative parts 18 of each frame body 16 respectively, for positioning frame bodies 16 on the rear wall 290 for storage thereof. In FIG. 17, only one frame body 16 is shown as being attached to the rear wall 290. However, it will be understood that the rear wall 290 can accommodate a number of frame bodies 16 for storage thereof, i.e., on each storage knob part 292, as can be seen in FIG. 17.

It is also preferred that the base includes a slot 294 in which one or more pictures (not shown) are receivable for storage thereof. As shown in FIG. 17, the slot 294 preferably is defined by an interior wall 295 and the rear wall 290 which are spaced apart from each other. Preferably, the rear wall 290 includes an opening 223, to facilitate removal of pictures from the slot 294.

As can be seen in FIG. 17, the system 260 may include a support 296 for supporting the base 12. Various means of supporting the base would be known to those skilled in the art. As the use of various supports to support picture frames generally is well known, it is not necessary to discuss the support further.

As can be seen in FIG. 16, in another embodiment of a system 360 of the invention, the system 360 includes the base 12 and one or more frame assemblies 110 for mounting on the base 12. In the system 360, the mounting parts 114 are pressed into the border 262, so that the prongs 146 (FIGS. 14 and 15) are inserted into the border portion 262, and the prongs 146 hold the body 144 in position after insertion. The mounting parts 114 are positioned on the border portion 262 using such means as are preferred by the user. It will be understood that the arrangement and number of frame assemblies 110 mounted on the base 12 can vary in the system 360 in much the same manner as in the system 260.

An alternative embodiment of a system 460 of the invention is shown in FIG. 18. The system 460 includes a base 412 in which a border portion 462 thereof includes a plurality of receptacles 497. Preferably, the receptacles 497 are spaced apart from each other by substantially the same distance, as shown in FIG. 18. The mounting part 14 is receivable in the receptacle 497, to position the knob 30 so that the frame body 16 can be positioned on the knob 30. Each receptacle 497 is recessed relative to an exposed surface 463 of the border portion 462. Preferably, each receptacle 497 is relatively shallow (e.g., approximately one mm. deep), and each receptacle's floor 498 is substantially smooth. It is also preferred that the tape 26 adheres to the floor 498 upon the mounting part 14 being positioned in the receptacle 497. The attachment of the mounting part 14 to the floor 498 is secured by the user pressing down on the knob part 30, to cause the adhesive tape 26 to firmly adhere to the floor 498.

Any element in a claim that does not explicitly state “means for” performing a specified function, or “step for” performing a specific function, is not to be interpreted as a “means” or “step” clause as specified in 35 U.S.C. §112, paragraph 6.

It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the invention can take many forms, and that such forms are within the scope of the invention as claimed. Therefore, the spirit and scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the descriptions of the preferred versions contained herein.

Claims

1. A frame assembly for mounting on a base, the frame assembly comprising:

a mounting part attachable to the base;

a frame body for displaying at least one picture; and

the frame body comprising a cooperative part for engagement with the mounting part to secure the frame body to the mounting part.

2. A frame assembly according to claim 1 in which the mounting part is removably attachable to the base.

3. A frame assembly according to claim 1 in which the frame body comprises at least one aperture through which said at least one picture is observable.

4. A frame assembly according to claim 1 in which the frame body comprises at least one slot therein for receiving a plurality of pictures for storage thereof.

5. A frame assembly according to claim 1 in which the mounting part comprises a contact portion engageable with the cooperative part and at least partially retainable therein upon engagement due to friction.

6. A frame assembly according to claim 5 in which the contact portion is removably attached to the base by adhesive tape.

7. A frame assembly according to claim 1 in which one of the mounting part and the cooperative part comprises a magnet and the other of the mounting part and the cooperative part comprises a magnetically attractive material such that the mounting part and the cooperative part are magnetically attracted to each other, whereby the frame body is removably attachable to the base due to said magnetic attraction.

8. A system for displaying a plurality of pictures, the system comprising:

a base adapted to display at least one base picture;

at least one frame assembly for mounting on the base, said at least one frame assembly comprising: a mounting part attachable to the base; a frame body for displaying a frame picture; the frame body comprising a cooperative part for engagement with the mounting part to secure the frame body to the mounting part,

whereby said at least one frame assembly is attachable to the base for displaying the frame picture in a predetermined position relative to said at least one base picture.

9. A system according to claim 8 in which the base comprises a border portion defining a display area, and at least part of said at least one base picture is observable in the display area.

10. A system according to claim 8 in which the mounting part comprises a contact portion engageable with the cooperative part and at least partially retainable therein upon engagement due to friction.

11. A system according to claim 10 in which the contact portion is removably attached to the base by adhesive tape.

12. A system according to claim 8 in which the frame body of said at least one frame assembly comprises at least one aperture through which the frame picture is observable.

13. A system according to claim 8 in which the frame body comprises at least one slot therein for receiving a plurality of pictures for storage thereof.

14. A system according to claim 9 in which the mounting parts of a plurality of frame assemblies are positionable on the border portion of the base substantially in a predetermined pattern for displaying the frame pictures in predetermined relationships to said at least one base picture.

15. A system according to claim 8 additionally comprising a tool for positioning said mounting parts on the base substantially in a predetermined pattern.

16. A system according to claim 14 additionally comprising a tool for positioning said mounting parts on the border portion substantially in the predetermined pattern.

17. A system according to claim 16 in which said mounting parts are removable from the border portion upon engagement thereof with an engagement end of the tool, the engagement end being adapted for substantially secure engagement of the tool to one of said mounting parts for removal thereof.

18. A system according to claim 9 in which:

the base comprises a rear wall positioned opposite to the border portion and the display area; and

the base additionally comprises a plurality of storage contact portions positioned on the rear wall, the storage contact portions being engageable with the cooperative parts of the frame bodies respectively for positioning frame bodies on the rear wall for storage thereof.

19. A system according to claim 18 in which the base additionally comprises at least one slot in which at least one picture is receivable for storage thereof.

20. A system according to claim 9 in which the border portion comprises a plurality of receptacles in which the frame bodies are receivable respectively, the receptacles being positioned in the border portion substantially in a preselected pattern.

21. A kit of parts for a frame assembly for displaying at least one picture positioned on a base, the kit comprising:

a mounting part attachable to the base;

a frame body for displaying at least one frame picture; and

the frame body comprising a cooperative part for engagement with the mounting part to secure the frame body to the mounting part, whereby said at least one frame assembly is attachable to the base for displaying said at least one frame picture in a predetermined position relative to the base.

22. A method of displaying at least one frame picture in a predetermined location relative to at least one base picture, the method comprising:

(a) providing a base adapted to display said at least one base picture;

(b) providing at least one frame assembly for mounting on the base, said at least one frame assembly comprising: a mounting part attachable to the base; a frame body for displaying a frame picture; the frame body comprising a cooperative part for engagement with the mounting part;

(c) attaching said at least one mounting part to the base; and

(d) engaging the cooperative part of said at least one frame body with a contact portion of said at least one mounting part to locate the frame body in a predetermined position relative to said at least one base picture.