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US3556459A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Frame mounting bracket

Assignee: GARDCO IND Inc
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Filing: 1969-06-25
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Granted: 1971-01-19
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Expires: 1989-06-25
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Abstract

Abstract A bracket for mounting a picture frame or the like on a wall including a substantially horizontal portion and a plurality of staggered prongs extending upwardly therefrom for insertion into the underside of the upper member of a frame, a combined offsetting and guiding portion connected to the horizontal portion, and a vertical portion connected to the offsetting portion and having a serrated edge thereon proximate an opening for receiving a nail or hook. A picture hook for mounting a wire attached to the back of a frame comprising a body member, a central elevated projection and a pair of spaced lower projections equally spaced on opposite sides of the central projection, said projections having sloping edges which merge into the body member to wedge a line between said edges and said body member, and pressure-sensitive adhesive on the rear of the hook for mounting the hook on a wall. A bracket arrangement for mounting an object on a wall including a pair of brackets with the first bracket including a body portion having pressuresensitive adhesive on one surface for attachment to a wall and a keyway in the opposite surface, the second bracket having a pressure-sensitive adhesive on one surface for attachment to the body to be hung and a keyway in its opposite surface and a key for insertion into the two keyways for mounting the first bracket on the second bracket.

Inventors

  • 👤 Donald V Summerville Jr

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-10-31 22:11
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/16; A47G1/1606; A47G1/162; A47G1/1633; A47G1/1646

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim 125 words
A frame mounting bracket comprising a first portion, means on said first portion for attaching said bracket to a wall, a second portion connected to said first portion for underlying a horizontal edge of a horizontal member of a frame, a plurality of prongs extending from said second portion and located at different distances from said first portion for penetrating said horizontal member at staggered locations to securely lock said bracket to said horizontal member against relative rocking movement, and an offsetting portion located between said first portion and said second portion for offsetting said frame meMber from said wall, said offsetting portion including a portion extending transversely to said first portion and a guiding portion for abutting the vertical side of said horizontal member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 125 words
A frame mounting bracket comprising a first portion, means on said first portion for attaching said bracket to a wall, a second portion connected to said first portion for underlying a horizontal edge of a horizontal member of a frame, a plurality of prongs extending from said second portion and located at different distances from said first portion for penetrating said horizontal member at staggered locations to securely lock said bracket to said horizontal member against relative rocking movement, and an offsetting portion located between said first portion and said second portion for offsetting said frame meMber from said wall, said offsetting portion including a portion extending transversely to said first portion and a guiding portion for abutting the vertical side of said horizontal member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 21 words
A frame member bracket as set forth in claim 1 wherein said staggered prongs all extend in a generally vertical direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 25 words
A frame mounting bracket as set forth in claim 1 wherein said staggered prongs extend in both a vertical direction and a generally horizontal direction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 32 words
A frame mounting bracket as set forth in claim 1 wherein said means on said first portion comprise a cutout in said first portion for receiving a fastener attached to said wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 24 words
A frame mounting bracket as set forth in claim 6 wherein said cutoff is elongated horizontally, and a serrated upper border along said cutout.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 101 words
A frame mounting bracket comprising a first portion, means on said first portion for attaching said bracket to a wall, a second portion connected to said first portion for underlying a horizontal edge of a horizontal member of a frame, a plurality of prongs extending upwardly from said second portion for penetrating upwardly into said horizontal member, an offsetting portion between said first and second portions for offsetting said frame member from said wall, and guiding means on said bracket for engaging said frame and orienting said second portion relative to said frame to guide said prongs into said horizontal member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 101 words
A frame mounting bracket comprising a first portion, means on said first portion for attaching said bracket to a wall, a second portion connected to said first portion for underlying a horizontal edge of a horizontal member of a frame, a plurality of prongs extending upwardly from said second portion for penetrating upwardly into said horizontal member, an offsetting portion between said first and second portions for offsetting said frame member from said wall, and guiding means on said bracket for engaging said frame and orienting said second portion relative to said frame to guide said prongs into said horizontal member.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

US814163A Cited
US1600919A Cited
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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) 1974-01-18 1974-07-20 1975-01-19 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1978-01-18 1978-07-20 1979-01-19 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1982-01-18 1982-07-20 1983-01-19 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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