US4069998A
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Picture hanger
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-26
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Granted: 1978-01-24
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Expires: 1996-10-26
Abstract
Abstract A picture hanger comprising mating components adapted to be respectively secured to a picture back, or the like, and to a wall or the like. The components include a support bar comprising a pair of end spacers, each with a flat upper surface and a flat connecting link interconnecting the end spacers and a hooking bar including a pair of end blocks with flat lower surfaces and interconnected by a flat, depending bar that will fit between the end spacers and flat connecting link of the support bar.
Inventors
- 👤 James R. Rytting
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:13
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/16; A47G1/1606
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A picture support hanger comprising a support bar including a pair of end spacers, each with a flat upper surface and interconnected by a flat connecting link; a hooking bar including a pair of end blocks, each having a flat lower surface to mate with the flat upper surfaces of the end spacers, and a flat depending bar interconnecting the end blocks and projecting downwardly below the end blocks to be between the end spacers, the combined thickness of the flat connecting link and flat depending bar being slightly less than the thickness of either the end spacers or the end blocks; and the length of the flat depending bar being such that it is movable between the end spacers while the end blocks slide on the end spacers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A picture support hanger comprising a support bar including a pair of end spacers, each with a flat upper surface and interconnected by a flat connecting link; a hooking bar including a pair of end blocks, each having a flat lower surface to mate with the flat upper surfaces of the end spacers, and a flat depending bar interconnecting the end blocks and projecting downwardly below the end blocks to be between the end spacers, the combined thickness of the flat connecting link and flat depending bar being slightly less than the thickness of either the end spacers or the end blocks; and the length of the flat depending bar being such that it is movable between the end spacers while the end blocks slide on the end spacers.
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) | 1981-01-23 | 1981-07-25 | 1982-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-23 | 1985-07-25 | 1986-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-23 | 1989-07-25 | 1990-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |