Abstract: A picture hanger has a metal base from which is stamped a tougue for receiving a wire of a picture frame hung on a wall. The tongue has a convex shape with respect to a front face of the base and a ledge therefor on which the wire rests bears against a protrusion extending from the base front face. The tongue has bends with progressively increasing angles as it extends away from the base.

Abstract: A picture frame assembly comprising a body, a picture retaining assembly and a mounting assembly. The picture retaining assembly is associated with the body, and facilitates the display of a picture within the body. The mounting assembly comprises a wall engaging assembly attachable to a wall and a pivoting engagement assembly. The pivoting engagement assembly is hingedly associated with each of the wall engaging assembly and the body, to, in turn, rotate the body between a display position to a set-up position.

Abstract: A sight glass retaining system is provided for mounting a sight glass to a support panel, such as for viewing combustion or other processes. The system includes a retainer which forms a continuous frame and has lateral flanges for locating the sight glass. Retaining tabs extend from the frame and support resilient retaining portions which snap into engagement with the support panel. A resilient element, which may form a seal with the sight glass and support panel, urges the assembly in compression to maintain tight engagement of the components, and generally column loads the retaining portions to preclude movement of the assembly on the support panel.

Abstract: A frame system for object display includes a main frame with a frame face defining an opening for viewing a display object, a peripheral wall projecting away from the frame face and having first and second opposed segments, the segments formed with first and second female locking features, respectively, a receiving surface for the display object and an easel back selectively mountable on the main frame including a support assembly including a planar support panel and opposed male locking features on the peripheral edge interferingly engageable, respectively, with the female locking features on the opposed segments when the easel back is mounted onto the main frame. The support assembly includes a central panel for biasing the display object into engagement with the receiving surface and a web member extending transverse of the planes of the central panel and the support panel and joining the central panel and the support panel.

Abstract: A picture hanger with a height adjustable hook allows the height of the picture to be adjusted from time to time. The hanger uses a back plate on which two opposed crenelated tracks are positioned. Two spring biased crenelated cars are housed in a frame and move on the tracks. The hook is attached to the frame. The frame is either a traveling plate which moves between the tracks and the back plate or a traveling block which is slidably mounted in a channel in the back plate and on a rod positioned in the channel of the back plate.

Abstract: Picture frames and frame bases attached to pictures that are able to be mounted flush against a wall are described. Special recessed areas and frame connections make contact with one or more special wall brackets. The wall brackets are anchored into the wall and are connected to the frame in a number of ways. One of the ways is with the use of a screw that has a threaded bar moving on it. The screw goes through the top of the frame and is locked to the inside face of the frame so that it remains in place when the screw is turned. When the screw is turned the threaded bar moves into a recess in the wall bracket and pushes the picture up until the picture bottom hits a second wall bracket. This second bracket locks the picture onto the wall. The embodiments presented demonstrate various other means of locking the picture flush against the wall, as well as, means for leveling and adjusting the position of the picture.

Abstract: An ornamental display apparatus that can be conveniently positioned on a flat surface such as a desktop, or alternatively can be hung on a vertical surface such as a wall. The display apparatus is uniquely molded from a moldable resin material and includes a generally planar front surface to which a plaque having an upraised pattern depicting an activity such as an athletic activity can be bonded. Additionally, the ornamental display apparatus includes a generally planar back surface to which a surface engaging support member can be removably connected when the apparatus is to be positioned on a desk or other flat surface.

Abstract: A picture frame has a rear panel attached along its bottom edge to a front panel. The rear and front panels are therefore enabled for moving toward and away from each other in hinging motion about the bottom edge. The front panel provides an aperture for viewing a photo held against the rear panel. A hanger cord has opposing terminal cord ends fastened to the rear panel, and slidingly threaded through holes in the front panel. The central portion of the cord forms a loop for hanging the picture frame. The rear panel provides a means for gripping the photo such as tabs cut from the rear panel fabric, preferably a cardboard. A scenting agent is integral with at least one of the panels.

Abstract: A picture hanger has a metal base from which is stamped a tongue for receiving a wire of a picture frame hung on a wall. The tongue has a convex shape with respect to a front face of the base and a ledge thereof on which the wire rests bears against a protrusion extending from the base front face. The tongue has bends with progressively increasing angles as it extends away from the base.

Abstract: A package for the sale of image-quality printing paper facilitates digital image printing by providing blank sheets of image-quality printing paper pre-cut to accommodate image printing sizes for personal use. A rigid container is constructed and arranged to provide convenient protection, storage, display, and transportation of the blank sheets and the images subsequently printed thereon. The container may be provided with a multifunctional stand therein. Alternatively, or in addition, the container may be provided with a frame for surrounding, displaying, and holding the container.

Abstract: A art display bracket for mounting works of art in a spaced apart relationship from a wall. The art display bracket includes an elongate mounting bracket that has opposite first and second ends and a longitudinal axis extending between the first and second ends. The second end of the mounting bracket has a stop portion extending upwardly from it. The mounting bracket has a flange upwardly extending from it that is positioned towards the second end of the mounting bracket. The flange has a threaded aperture extending through it. A threaded fastener is threadably inserted in the threaded aperture of the flange of the mounting bracket and is generally aligned with the longitudinal axis of the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A wall mount assembly and apparatus for mounting equipment, such as free space optical (FSO) equipment, to a wall. In one embodiment, the wall mount assembly comprises a pair of arcuate-shaped backer bars that are slid into a pair of upper holes defined in a portion of wallboard and disposed within an interior portion of the wall upon assembly. A wall plate, disposed on the front side of the wall, is coupled to the backer bars using a plurality of fasteners, which pass through the upper holes in the wallboard and lower holes in the wallboard. Upon assembly, the backer bars and wall plate engage the wallboard, thereby distributing a cantilevered load applied to the plate across a large portion of the wallboard. The apparatus further includes a support member coupled to the wall plate that provides a mounting surface to which equipment, such as FSO equipment, may be mounted.

Abstract: A hanging sign support has at least one housing supported by a mounting surface. The housing has an interior portion and a cord opening into the interior portion. A recoil mechanism is arranged to cooperate with the interior portion of each of the housings. A cord is associated with each recoil mechanism and has a distal end that is extendible through the cord opening and away from the respective housing. The distal end is retractable and biased by the recoil mechanism toward the interior of the respective housing. A connecting device is carried on the distal end of each cord for removably coupling the cord to a portion of a sign. Each cord, the distal end of each cord, and each connecting device can be constructed to retract into a portion of the respective housing when not supporting a sign. A spacer can be received over each cord and coupled between the respective housing and a sign supported by the cord to place the sign at a desired distance from the respective housing or the mounting surface.

Abstract: An adjustable mirror frame removably attachable to a computer monitor. The frame has a base attachable to a computer monitor and a mirror frame removably attachable to the base in any one of three positions. The mirror frame may be pivoted about the base to provide a desired picture frame position relative to the base and computer monitor.

Abstract: A photographic mounting system correlates photographs with height by providing a vertically mountable ruler configured to adjustably receive and hold photograph frames at various adjustably selected heights on the ruler. The frames, in turn, hold the photographs, thus allowing placement of the photographs at selected heights on the ruler. Various locking mechanisms are disclosed to secure the frames to the ruler and prevent inadvertent or unauthorized removal. Also disclosed is a virtual equivalent of the physical system, the virtual equivalent having a greater variety of possible modifications and a greater amount of information linked to various growth indicia.

Abstract: A photoluminescent evacuation route kit includes a U-shaped base frame for mounting on a wall surface or door panel by screws, the base frame defining a mounting groove, a mylar transparency of custom graphics sandwiched in between a photoluminescent back drop and a clear protective lens and inserted with the photoluminescent back drop and the clear protective lens into the mounting groove of the base frame, and a top frame detachably fastened to the base frame by screws to hold the mylar transparency, the photoluminescent back drop and the clear protective lens in the mounting groove of the base frame.

Abstract: A device for removably fastening a picture to a board or the like is disclosed. The device includes a frame which defines an opening for holding the picture, the frame having a front and a back face, a top and a bottom edge and a first and a second side. A fastener is disposed between the back face of the frame and the board, the fastener having a first and a second end, the first end of the fastener defining a board engaging portion for pressing into the board. The second end of the fastener includes a head which removably cooperates with the back face of the frame. The arrangement is such that in use of the device, when the picture has been inserted into the opening in the frame, the frame is fastened to the board by pressing the board engaging portion of the fastener into the board and fastening the head of the fastener to the back face of the frame.

Abstract: A mounting device for attaching an object to a surface comprising: a base, the base having a first face and a second face opposite to the first face, the first face secured to the object to be attached; a hinge including two portions, a first portion of the hinge fixedly connected to the second face of the base and a second portion pivotally connected to the first portion; at least one spike for penetrating the surface, the spike fixedly connected to the second portion of the hinge and for pivoting with the second portion of the hinge from a first position to a second position, wherein in the first position the spike lies substantially parallel to the second face of the base and wherein in the second position the spike forms an angle not greater than 90° with the second face of the base; and a detent attached to the base for locking the spike and the second portion of the hinge in the second position.

Abstract: A picture frame for displaying a picture comprises a first layer of rectangular back cover having a first pair of identical longer side edges and a first pair of identical shorter side edges, a second layer of rectangular back cover having a second pair of identical longer side edges and a second pair of identical shorter side edges, and a transparent front cover, the transparent front cover having a transparent front panel and two flanges flanging at two opposite side edges of the transparent front panel, both the first layer of rectangular back cover and the second layer of rectangular back cover being deposed between the transparent front panel and the two flanges, and firmly held by the two flanges.

Abstract: Pictures and picture backs that provide a self-leveling picture support for a stable wall hanging. The back is designed for the easy removal of an easel flap and its holder. The back also has a series of holes for a cord to be looped through so that two loops can be used when hanging the picture on a wall. The cord is able to slide and allow the picture to be hung perfectly level. The easel flap is designed to be a template for the screws in the wall. This allows the screws to be installed at the proper location on the wall. The cord loops allow the picture to be positioned until it is level by having on loop get shorter while the other loop gets longer. The easel holder can be removed and is stored in a slot at the bottom of the back. This keeps all the components together and helps to keep the picture stable and parallel to the wall.

Abstract: Picture frames and frame bases attached to pictures that are able to be mounted flush against a wall are described in this invention. Special recessed areas and frame connections make contact with one or more special wall brackets. The wall brackets are anchored into the wall and are connected to the frame in a number of ways. One of the ways is with the use of a screw that has a threaded bar moving on it. The screw goes through the top of the frame and is locked to the inside face of the frame so that it remains in place when the screw is turned. When the screw is turned the threaded bar moves into a recess in the wall bracket and pushes the picture up until the picture bottom hits a second wall bracket. This second bracket locks the picture onto the wall. The embodiments presented demonstrate various other means of locking the picture flush against the wall, as well as, means for leveling and adjusting the position of the picture.

Abstract: A device for the presentation of documents, which includes a back element (3; 13; 17) and a frame (2) capable of surrounding the back element (3; 13; 17). The latter includes one or more fixing elements (9; 10), each comprising a part (20) capable of deforming elastically. When the device (1) is in the closed state, each of the elements applies a clamping force to the frame (2), causing the document (8) to be clamped.

Abstract: A framing system for mounting photographs, artwork, documents, etc. on a flat surface, such as a wall includes a molding or wall strip and an envelope having a clear front panel, with the envelope slidably engageable into the molding strip. The molding strip includes a slot, and the envelope includes an upper edge having a configuration matching the slot. The object to be displayed is placed into the envelope, and then the envelope slides into engagement with the molding strip.

Abstract: Picture frames and frame bases attached to pictures that are able to be mounted flush against a wall are described. Special recessed areas and frame connections make contact with one or more wall brackets. The wall brackets are anchored into the wall and are connected to the frame in a number of ways. One of the ways is with the use of a screw that has a threaded bar moving on it. The screw goes through the top of the frame and is locked to the inside face of the frame so that it remains in place when the screw is turned. When the screw is turned the threaded bar moves into a recess in the wall bracket and pushes the picture up until the picture bottom hits a second wall bracket. This second bracket locks the picture onto the wall. The embodiments presented demonstrate various other ways of locking the picture flush against the wall, as well as, ways for leveling and adjusting the position of the picture.

Abstract: A pole system for displaying picture frames includes a pole, mounting devices for holding the pole in a vertical position, and a plurality of sliding elements movable along the length of the pole to positions selected by the user. Each sliding element includes a connector adapted to engage a sawtooth bracket, wire, hole or other structure on the back of a picture frame. A plurality of frames can be displayed from the pole, the spacing between each of them and their relative rotational position about the pole being easily and quickly changed by the user. In the most preferred embodiment, the mounting devices include brackets for suspending the pole in a spaced apart relationship from an office furniture panel, and the sliding elements are spring steel plates with a pair of openings adapted to fit over the pole when the plate is bent into a curved position.

Abstract: A wall-hanging art-tapestry comprises, for example, a Giclée print of original art reproduced with extreme high fidelity on a textured watercolor paper mounted on a honeycomb board. Canvas is used to cover the back of the board and upholstery velvet edgings are used to edge and cover three sides of the perimeter. An antiqued wood rod with end mounted resin finials are stapled with a fifty percent board compression at each staple across the top and in front of the artwork. A cord is attached at each end of the rod for hanging and tassels are added to complete a tapestry look to the whole construction.

Abstract: A picture frame and method for mounting on a dashboard of an automobile comprising a transparent picture holder with a pivotable U-shaped supporting member on the backside of the holder with bent ends at the distal ends of the U-shaped supporting member, the bent distal ends being detachably secured to vertical grill portions of a ventilation grill assembly or to a closed ash tray compartment or to a closed glove box compartment of an automobile dashboard.

Abstract: A photo receiving device includes four side rails with four corner members joining the side rails to form a rectangular frame, each of the side rails having a dove-tailed groove defined therein in which a plurality of pressing members and a hanger are movably and rotatably received. Each of the pressing members and the hanger has an ellipse shank which is sized to be movably received in or securely engaged with the dove-tailed groove by rotation. Each of the side rails has a flange extending from an inner side thereof so as to support a board mounted thereto which is pressed by the pressing members.

Abstract: A framing system for mounting photographs, artwork, documents, etc. on a wall includes a molding strip and an envelope having a clear front panel, with the envelope slidably engageable into the molding strip. The molding strip includes a slot, and the envelope includes an upper edge having a configuration matching the slot. The object to be displayed is placed into the envelope, and then the envelope slides into engagement with the molding strip.

Abstract: A photograph frame inlcuding an intermediate plate, a back plate and a face plate. The intermediate plate has an inserting face, and at the edge of the inserting face ther is a fixing frame to receive a photograph. The back plate has a recess, and the intermediate plate can be inserted into the recess and fixed in it. The surface of the recess part inlcludes a plurality of hanging holes which align with a plurality of hanging holes in the intermediate plate. The photograph is put into the fixing frame and fixed in positino by pushing the face plate into the fixing frame. If the user would like to take out the photograph, he can use his finger to push on the photograph and the face plate through the hanging holes. In addition, the photograph frame can be hung on a wall by means of the hanging holes.

Abstract: A picture frame and method for mounting on a dashboard of an automobile. The picture frame includes a transparent picture holder with a pivotable U-shaped supporting member on the backside of the holder with bent ends at the distal ends of the U-shaped supporting member, the bent distal ends being detachably secured to vertical grill portions of a ventilation grill assembly or to a closed ash tray compartment or to a closed glove box compartment of an automobile dashboard. A spring-tensioned clip attached to a flexible elongated strap which is wrapped around an intermediate segment of the U-shaped support member is optionally included wherein the opposite ends of the flexible strap are joined together juxtaposed the spring-tensioned clip for clipping the picture frame to a convenient location on the dashboard.

Abstract: A wall hanging picture frame includes a transparent board, a picture holding pocket body, and a quadrilateral holding frame. The holding frame is smaller than the transparent board and positioned on a front surface of the transparent board and has at least two connectors extended backwardly from two opposing sides thereof. The picture holding pocket body is positioned behind the transparent board and is concentrically aligned with the holding frame. The transparent board has at least two through holes provided thereon and aligned with respect to the two connectors of the holding frame to enable the holding frame being mounted on the transparent board by penetrating through the two through holes thereof.

Abstract: A picture hanger in the form of a flexible member having upper and lower edges positionable against a wall. A picture wire-receiving groove extends along the upper edge. An aperture extends through the member, between the edges. A fastener such as a nail or screw is inserted through the aperture, into the wall, to compressibly bias the flexible member against the wall. The flexible member is formed such that it curves outwardly, away from the wall, before it is fastened to the wall. A ridge which protrudes into and extends longitudinally along the groove grips the wire firmly and retains it within the groove. The aperture is located within a recess formed in the flexible member. The base of the recess contacts the wall when the member is fastened to the wall. The recess may be in the form of a trough extending across the member, parallel to the edges. A support surface is provided within the recess, around the aperture. The support surface is inclined inwardly at about 45.degree.

Abstract: An attachment device for securing a frame to a display apparatus of a type having a support grid, the support grid comprising a first plurality of parallel members and a second plurality of parallel members, wherein the first and second plurality of parallel members intersect at a predetermined angle and have a uniform thickness to define a plurality of compartments. The attachment device includes: a planar base having top and bottom oppositely-disposed surfaces; a support panel secured to one surface of the planar base, the support panel being adapted to be inserted within a picture frame; and, a plurality of elongated legs disposed on the other surface of the planar base. The legs are disposed generally perpendicular to the base and extend away from the base in the direction opposite the support panel, and are adapted to be inserted within the compartments of a grid structure for hanging the picture frame.

Abstract: An elongated strip of connected picture hangers adapted to be coiled around a feeding reel and fed into an assembly machine for further processing and for automatic attachment of the picture hangers to the backing of picture frames, each hanger comprising substantially planar metallic body portion having a living hinge extending thereacross for allowing the hanger to be accepted by the assembly machine. A portion of the body of the hanger is cut out for receiving support means from the desired hanging location. A reinforcement rib extends along the top edge of the hanger for strengthening the picture hanger for larger and heavier type picture frames. A pair of dimpled protrusions automatically bias the picture hanger away from the picture frame backing for easier attachment of the picture hanger to the display support means. The arrangement of the above features provides for spacing means which allows for proper stacking of the picture hangers around the feeding reel.

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying a banner includes left and right end pieces, each including a hinged bracket. Each bracket includes a guide portion having a substantially planar guide surface, and a hook portion. Cross-members extend between the end pieces to form a generally rectangular display fame. A light bar is provided which fits into cut-away portions of the brackets. A second display frame with brackets is also provided with cut-away portions for the light bar.

Abstract: The system for adjustably mounting an item to a vertical surface comprises a track and cooperating slide slidably engaged to one another. One of the system structures engages an item to be mounted and the other of the system structures engages the vertical surface. Relative position between the structures may be adjusted and maintained, with the structures being releasably locked together once engaged. Further, if desired, the system may be engaged to an alarm apparatus to alert of tampering with the system.

Abstract: A portrait displaying receptacle comprising a transparent covering and a base, wherein a portrait is affixed to the base with a plurality of fastening members and the transparent covering is affixed to the base over the portrait, thereby fully enclosing the portrait. The plurality of fastening members each comprises a main fastening member which is affixed to the base, a screw connected to the main fastening member, and a securing pad which holds the portrait in place.

Abstract: A picture frame support system is disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, a variety of free standing support arrangements are provided that cooperate with a support rail on the picture frame. The support rail defines a channel with a constricted opening. The support arrangement includes a coupling mechanism sized appropriately to fit within the frame support rail channel. An elongated support arm extends transversely from the coupling mechanism to support the frame. In one embodiment, a cam based coupling mechanism is described. In another, a slider based coupling mechanism that utilizes a pair of threaded studs to engage the support rail channel. In another aspect of the invention, an independent frame support rail channel is disclosed that may be adhered to a mount board or the like to facilitate hanging and/or supports such as the free standing supports described above.

Abstract: A burial casket 10 comprising a photographic memorial marker 30 which is coupled to the front and side walls 14 and 16. The photographic memorial marker 30 is provided with a picture 60 for identifying the deceased person in the casket 10. A support member 32 is provided for supporting the picture 60 on the front and back wall members 14 and 16. A first protective cover member 62 is aligned with and coupled to the bottom of the picture 60 on the support member 32. A second protective cover member 64 is aligned with and coupled to the top portion of the picture 60. A sealing member 66 is provided to cover the second protective cover 64 and the support member 32 so that the picture 60 is protected from moisture, and so that a harden durable surface is provided.

Abstract: A combined display frame and lamp system is provided. This system includes a display frame; a mount fastened to the display frame; and, a lamp holder secured relative to the display frame through a connecting mechanism coupled to the mount. The system also includes a back support pivotally coupled to the mount for supporting the mount and the display frame on a support surface.

Abstract: A display unit suitable for use in providing box frames or shadow boxes. The unit is preferably of integral plastics construction and comprises stepped side walls which form a main compartment, the side walls having front and rear peripheral edges with a mounting formation in the form of a flange projecting outwardly from the front edge and a rear formation, preferably in the form of a rear panel, extending inwardly from the rear edge. Additional mounting formations arc provided in the side walls, between, and spaced apart from the front and rear peripheral edges. Several units may be coupled in series to form a deeper unit. Grooves may be provided in the rear surfaces of the stepped side walls to trim the unit to a smaller size.

Abstract: The retainer clip is adapted to be positioned between an inwardly extending flange at the back of a picture frame and backing material located within the frame behind a picture in the frame. The retainer clip includes a resilient body, structure on the body for engaging the inwardly extending flange at the rear edge of the picture frame and structure on the body for engaging the backing material. The structure for engaging the backing material includes at least one prong, detent or barb positioned to engage the backing material.

Abstract: A funeral product display case for displaying facsimiles of such funeral products as burial caskets, cremation caskets, cremation containers, cremation urns and the like in a funeral home display area for purposes of offering for sale the funeral products to customers of the funeral home comprises a cabinet mountable to a wall of the funeral home display area and having interconnected back, top, bottom and side walls. A door is pivoted to a side edge of the cabinet and is movable to and between an open position wherein the contents of the cabinet are viewable and a closed position wherein the contents of the cabinet are concealed. A first sheet-like member is removably received against the back wall of the cabinet and includes a decorative front, a back and a plurality of apertures therein.

Abstract: An upright display assembly (10) including a display holder (12), a set of display mounting brackets (14), and a set of extension pieces (16, 18). Each display mounting bracket (14) includes a C-shaped clamp for attachment to the front rail of display shelving (20, 22, 24).

Abstract: A wall hanger is disclosed for securing an object having a suspension element to a surface. In its basic embodiment, the wall hanger comprises a first and second portion and restrictive mechanism. The first portion has opposing first and second sides, a top and bottom, and a first bore substantially normal to the sides which is adapted to receive the shaft of a fastener. About the first bore on the second side is an annular seating region to accommodate the head of the fastener such that the head of the fastener presses against the seating region when the first portion is in a mounted position. The second portion has opposing third and fourth sides, a top and bottom, and a second bore larger than the head of the fastener such that the fastener passes through it. The first and second portions are contiguous at the bottom when in the mounted position such that the second side faces the third side to define an intermediate region.

Abstract: Image displays are provided with mechanical and optical features that permit them to be easily configured for a variety of different display modes for a variety of aesthetic or commercial environments while having the capability of displaying multiple images in any of the available modes. The inventive displays are an alternative to and improvement over other methods such as standard picture frames (wood, plastic, metal), pins, buttons, badges, or cards (i.e., baseball cards, souvenirs, etc.).

Abstract: A wall article hanging device includes a metal plate having one or more prongs angled from a surface thereof for angled penetration into a wall surface such as gypsum board or sheet rock. The metal plate is flushly and rigidly attached to a rear surface of a wall article such as a picture frame using one or more prongs in opposed relationship to the wall attaching prongs. The wall plate may be elongate in shape with a plurality of opposed prongs in spaced relationship to facilitate level and flush attachment. The wall plate may include one or more through openings and fastening means to permit rigid and flush attachment of the metal plate to a article to be hung on a wall surface.

Abstract: A modular picture frame system with the individual picture frames interconnecting like jigsaw puzzle pieces. Each of the puzzle piece-shaped picture frames has male and female connectors in the form of an interlocking geometric shape. These connectors are used to attach the individual frames to one another to make a collage of picture frames. Preferably, each frame is made with multiple connectors facing in different directions so that each frame can be connected with as many other frames as it has connectors. The connectors disclosed include rounded lobe-shaped connectors, dovetail connectors and polygonal geometric connectors. The frames themselves and the display openings in the frames can be virtually any geometric shape, rectangle, diamond, octagon, triangle, circle, or other curved shapes as long as the male and female connectors have sufficient clearance to connect.

Abstract: The picture frame assembly includes a picture frame which has, in cross-section, a side wall, a turned in flange at the rear end of the side wall extending forwardly to a free end and a rearwardly extending flange at the front end of the side wall which provides a forward locator slot between the rearwardly extending flange and the side wall. The frame assembly also includes two or more retainer members. Each retainer member includes a generally U or V shaped retainer clip having an inner linear/planar leg portion having a flange extending laterally outwardly therefrom. A bight portion extends from the inner leg portion at an angle thereto, and an outer leg portion extends in a non-linear/non-planar manner to an outer end hook formation. The laterally extending flange of the clip member is received in the locator slot and the hook formation has a groove which is adapted to receive the free end of the short flange extending forwardly from the side wall toward the picture in the picture frame.