US3672622A
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Article hanging apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-08-31
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Granted: 1972-06-27
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Expires: 1990-08-31
Abstract
Abstract An article hanging apparatus having at least two interlocking members. One bracket is secured at the desired location while the other bracket is fastened to the article to be suspended. The bracket that is secured to the desired location, has integrally formed tongues which protrude obliquely from the surface. The other bracket has corresponding and identical tongues, but oppositely directed from the first bracket so as to permit detachable interlocking of one bracket onto the other. The articles suspended may include planters, wall lamps, hooks, curtain rods, plaques, clocks, tools, ad the like, and may have their positions easily changed.
Inventors
- 👤 Leon Breslow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 23:57
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B12/00; F16B12/54; F16B12/56; A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/16; A47G1/1606; A47G25/00; A47G25/02; A47G25/06; A47G25/0607; A47G25/0635
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
Apparatus for detachably mounting an article to a desired surface, comprising: first and second brackets, each having a plurality of tongues rigidly affixed along their bottom edge to each of said brackets, and projecting outwardly and obliquely from one surface of said brackets and forming a corresponding adjacent aperture therein, the leading edges of said tongues being smaller in width than its corresponding aperture for permitting detachable interlocking of said brackets, and the thickness of each of said brackets being at least equal to the vertical projection of said tongues above the surface of the brackets; first means for mounting said first bracket onto an article, and second means for mounting said second bracket to a desired surface so that said tongues and apertures of said first and second brackets may be detachably engaged.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
Apparatus for detachably mounting an article to a desired surface, comprising: first and second brackets, each having a plurality of tongues rigidly affixed along their bottom edge to each of said brackets, and projecting outwardly and obliquely from one surface of said brackets and forming a corresponding adjacent aperture therein, the leading edges of said tongues being smaller in width than its corresponding aperture for permitting detachable interlocking of said brackets, and the thickness of each of said brackets being at least equal to the vertical projection of said tongues above the surface of the brackets; first means for mounting said first bracket onto an article, and second means for mounting said second bracket to a desired surface so that said tongues and apertures of said first and second brackets may be detachably engaged.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said first and second mounting means comprise a plurality of recesses, provided at each corner of said brackets, including mounting apertures extending through said recesses.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said first and second mounting means comprise adhesive material affixed to the back surface of said first and second brackets.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
65 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said first bracket further comprises, a plurality of elongated, vertically disposed tongues, disposed perpendicular to said plurality of tongues on said bracket, and a plurality of elongated horizontally disposed tongues, disposed perpendicular to said vertically disposed tongues, for allowing the article to be mounted in a plurality of positions differing from one another by 90* of rotation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said first and second brackets further comprise a pair of elongated, telescopic rods, each affixed at one end to said first and second brackets.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 1, further comprising a rectangular-shaped box, secured to said first bracket means, for detachable mounting on the desired surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 1, further comprising a pair of hooks, rigidly affixed to the upper and lower edges of said first bracket, for providing a detachable coat hook.
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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) | 1975-06-27 | 1975-12-27 | 1976-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-27 | 1979-12-27 | 1980-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-27 | 1983-12-27 | 1984-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |