US3966157A
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Heavy weight hanger
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-06
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Granted: 1976-06-29
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Expires: 1993-11-06
Abstract
Abstract An improved hanger for supporting picture frames on a wall, the hanger being designed in different models so to selectively support either a heavy, medium or light weight frame; each of the different models being stamped out from flat sheet metal material and then configurated so to include projections for piercing into a vertical wall, and also including a bent up hook over which the picture frame wire can be hooked.
Inventors
- 👤 Jose Corral
- 👤 George Spector
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 08:05
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/16; A47G1/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A wall hanger of generally triangular shape having an upper wide portion with symmetrical spaced end prongs and a tapered narrow lower apex portion having a point, including a lower prong, vertically beneath and horizontally midway between the end prongs in combination with a U-shaped hook to support an object to be hung thereon, wherein said hook is disposed integrally at the same apex portion below the lower prong and having an outer end spaced from a wall support when said prongs are driven into said wall support, wherein the upper portion is pivotally connected to the apex portion at said outer end of the hook, said lower prong forming an integral transverse projection extending from the hook away towards the wall support and away from the said outer end of the hook, whereby the said upper portion encloses the hook and is spaced from the wall when mounted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A wall hanger of generally triangular shape having an upper wide portion with symmetrical spaced end prongs and a tapered narrow lower apex portion having a point, including a lower prong, vertically beneath and horizontally midway between the end prongs in combination with a U-shaped hook to support an object to be hung thereon, wherein said hook is disposed integrally at the same apex portion below the lower prong and having an outer end spaced from a wall support when said prongs are driven into said wall support, wherein the upper portion is pivotally connected to the apex portion at said outer end of the hook, said lower prong forming an integral transverse projection extending from the hook away towards the wall support and away from the said outer end of the hook, whereby the said upper portion encloses the hook and is spaced from the wall when mounted.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-06-29 | 1979-12-29 | 1980-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-29 | 1983-12-29 | 1984-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-29 | 1987-12-29 | 1988-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |