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A framing system including a framing apparatus (10) comprising a series of self supporting frames (12, 14, 16 and 18) held together by joiner strips (28 and 30) and supporting decorative panels (20, 22, 24 and 26); the apparatus (10) can be used as walls, partitions, or for displays at exhibits and

A framing system including a framing apparatus (10) comprising a series of self supporting frames (12, 14, 16 and 18) held together by joiner strips (28 and 30) and supporting decorative panels (20, 22, 24 and 26); the apparatus (10) can be used as walls, partitions, or for displays at exhibits and trade shows. The framing apparatus can be easily and quickly set up without tools, and the panels are easily removable and replaceable even after the system is set up. The frames can include electrical outlets (36) and cross strips (150) with a slot (154) for supporting heavy articles to be hung on the frames. A framing method and framing member are also enclosed.

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A framing system comprising: (a) two frames, each frame comprising four elongated framing members; (b) each of said framing members being of identical, substantially H-shaped cross-section and having mitered ends, and said framing members being connected together at their mitered ends to form mitere

A framing system comprising: (a) two frames, each frame comprising four elongated framing members; (b) each of said framing members being of identical, substantially H-shaped cross-section and having mitered ends, and said framing members being connected together at their mitered ends to form mitered frame corners, the cross-sectional shape of said framing members comprising two substantially parallel, spaced-apart legs joined by a transverse web substantially perpendicular to said legs, thereby forming inner and outer U-shaped channels on opposite sides of said web, said framing members being connected such that said inner channel opens inwardly into said frame and said outer channel opens outwardly away from said frame; (c) said frames being located adjacent to each other with a first framing member of a first frame adjacent to a second framing member of a second frame, with the outer channel of said first framing member facing the outer channel of said second framing member; (d) means for assembling said first and second frames together comprising a joiner strip having a first portion thereof positioned in said outer channel of said first framing member and a second portion thereof positioned in said outer channel of said second framing member; (e) said first and second frames being located horizontally side by side, and (f) releasable connecting means connected to each of said first and second frames for releasably connecting said joiner strip thereto, and wherein said releasable connecting means comprises a clip for receiving and holding a bottom end of said joiner strip and a hinged connector for holding a top end of said joiner strip.