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US4012023A
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Grid clip apparatus for hanging pictures
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1976-03-17
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Granted: 1977-03-15
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Expires: 1996-03-17
Abstract
Abstract A two-piece clip is used for hanging pictures and the like. One piece of the clip is attached to the back of a picture, and has a downwardly and rearwardly extending flange. The second piece, called a hook, engages the flange with a U-shaped portion, and is attached to the lower end of a wire or the like to hold the picture up. The upper end of the wire is secured to a second clip which in turn engages the metal border surrounding suspended ceilings of either grid or intergrid types.
Inventors
- 👤 James W. Melanson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:29
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/16; A47G1/1653
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
207 words
A device for hanging pictures and the like from a suspended ceiling border framework comprising: a first piece secured to the rear of the picture and having a flat elongated flange, two opposed tabs and a flat plate, the flat plate being secured to the rear of the picture and having a hole through which a nail and the like may be inserted to secure the first piece to the picture, the flange extending downwardly and rearwardly from the bottom end of the flange, and the tabs extending vertically downwardly from the sides of the flange at its rear end; a hook, the hook having a U-shaped portion that encircles the rear end of the flange and that lies on the top and bottom faces of the flange, and the hook further having a second portion extending upwardly from the forwardmost end of that face of the U-shaped portion which lies on the top face of the flange, with the second portion being generally parellel to the picture and having a hole; an elongated vertical wire secured at its lower end to the hook by extending through the hole in the hook; and clip means secured to the upper end of the wire and engaging said framework.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
207 words
A device for hanging pictures and the like from a suspended ceiling border framework comprising: a first piece secured to the rear of the picture and having a flat elongated flange, two opposed tabs and a flat plate, the flat plate being secured to the rear of the picture and having a hole through which a nail and the like may be inserted to secure the first piece to the picture, the flange extending downwardly and rearwardly from the bottom end of the flange, and the tabs extending vertically downwardly from the sides of the flange at its rear end; a hook, the hook having a U-shaped portion that encircles the rear end of the flange and that lies on the top and bottom faces of the flange, and the hook further having a second portion extending upwardly from the forwardmost end of that face of the U-shaped portion which lies on the top face of the flange, with the second portion being generally parellel to the picture and having a hole; an elongated vertical wire secured at its lower end to the hook by extending through the hole in the hook; and clip means secured to the upper end of the wire and engaging said framework.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the clip means is a horizontal U-shaped section with two free ends and a vertically downwardly extending section attached to one of the free ends of the U-shaped section.
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) | 1980-03-14 | 1980-09-13 | 1981-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-14 | 1984-09-13 | 1985-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-14 | 1988-09-13 | 1989-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |