US3298655A
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Picture and mirror hanging hardware
Assignee: ROCKFORD ENGINEERED PRODUCTS CO
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Filing: 1965-10-24
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Granted: 1967-01-17
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Expires: 1985-10-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James M Palm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:24
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/16; A47G1/1606
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
PICTURE AND MIRROR HANGING HARDWARE COMPRISING A HOOK-SHAPED BRACKET PART, AND A GENERALLY U-SHAPED CLIP PART, THE HOOK-SHAPED BRACKET PART BEING OF APPRECIABLE LENGTH TRANSVERSELY IN RELATION TO ITS VERTICAL DIMENSION, AND THE CLIP PART RECEIVING THE HOOK PORTION OF SAID BRACKET PART BETWEEN THE LEG PORTIONS OF THE U, SAID CLIP PART BEING ALSO OF APPRECIABLE LENGTH TRANSVERSELY IN RELATION TO ITS VERTICAL DIMENSION, AND THE TWO PARTS INTERENGAGED HAVING ELONGATED LINE CONTACT ON ONE ANOTHER, ONE OF SAID BRACKET AND CLIP PARTS HAVING LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING SLOTS PROVIDED THEREIN AT OPPOSITE ENDS TO RECEIVE BRAD, NAIL, OR SCREW FASTENER MEANS WITH LATITUDE FOR LATERAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE PART WITH RESPECT TO THE FASTENERS, THE OTHER OF SAID BRACKET AND CLIP PARTS HAVING ELONGATED SLOTS PROVIDED THEREIN AT OPPOSITE ENDS IN CROSSWISE RELATION TO THE FIRST MENTIONED SLOTS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE BRAD, NAIL, OR SCREW FASTENER MEANS PERMITTING ADJUSTMENT OF THE LAST MENTIONED PART RELATIVE TO THE FASTENERS IN TRANSVERSE RELATIONSHIP TO THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE FIRST MENTIONED PART.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
PICTURE AND MIRROR HANGING HARDWARE COMPRISING A HOOK-SHAPED BRACKET PART, AND A GENERALLY U-SHAPED CLIP PART, THE HOOK-SHAPED BRACKET PART BEING OF APPRECIABLE LENGTH TRANSVERSELY IN RELATION TO ITS VERTICAL DIMENSION, AND THE CLIP PART RECEIVING THE HOOK PORTION OF SAID BRACKET PART BETWEEN THE LEG PORTIONS OF THE U, SAID CLIP PART BEING ALSO OF APPRECIABLE LENGTH TRANSVERSELY IN RELATION TO ITS VERTICAL DIMENSION, AND THE TWO PARTS INTERENGAGED HAVING ELONGATED LINE CONTACT ON ONE ANOTHER, ONE OF SAID BRACKET AND CLIP PARTS HAVING LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING SLOTS PROVIDED THEREIN AT OPPOSITE ENDS TO RECEIVE BRAD, NAIL, OR SCREW FASTENER MEANS WITH LATITUDE FOR LATERAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE PART WITH RESPECT TO THE FASTENERS, THE OTHER OF SAID BRACKET AND CLIP PARTS HAVING ELONGATED SLOTS PROVIDED THEREIN AT OPPOSITE ENDS IN CROSSWISE RELATION TO THE FIRST MENTIONED SLOTS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE BRAD, NAIL, OR SCREW FASTENER MEANS PERMITTING ADJUSTMENT OF THE LAST MENTIONED PART RELATIVE TO THE FASTENERS IN TRANSVERSE RELATIONSHIP TO THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE FIRST MENTIONED PART.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-01-16 | 1970-07-18 | 1971-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-16 | 1974-07-18 | 1975-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-16 | 1978-07-18 | 1979-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |