US4083525A
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Fastener for hanging pictures
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-05
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Granted: 1978-04-11
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Expires: 1996-10-05
Abstract
Abstract A picture hanging bracket comprising a pair of complementary parts, one for attachment to the picture and the other for attachment to the wall, which parts interact to hold the picture and also to permit leveling after the picture is hung on the wall.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard W. Rath
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:49
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/16; A47G1/1606; A47G1/1613
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
194 words
A fastener for attaching pictures and the like to the wall, comprising in combination: a first part for atachment to the picture structure; a second part for attachment to the wall structure; said first and second parts each including a base member; means for attaching the base of one part to one structure and the base of the other part to the other structure; each part including a post extending at an acute angle to the base; each part also including a recess having a bottom surface which is serrated, each said recess being configured for receiving the post of the other part such that when the part attached to the picture is positioned with the post extending generally downward and the part attached to the wall is positioned with the post extending generally upward, the parts can be interlocked with the post of each part extending into the recess of the other part to hold the picture on the wall; and each extending end of the post being serrated to engage the bottom surface of the recess of the other part and hold the parts at the angle selected relative to each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
194 words
A fastener for attaching pictures and the like to the wall, comprising in combination: a first part for atachment to the picture structure; a second part for attachment to the wall structure; said first and second parts each including a base member; means for attaching the base of one part to one structure and the base of the other part to the other structure; each part including a post extending at an acute angle to the base; each part also including a recess having a bottom surface which is serrated, each said recess being configured for receiving the post of the other part such that when the part attached to the picture is positioned with the post extending generally downward and the part attached to the wall is positioned with the post extending generally upward, the parts can be interlocked with the post of each part extending into the recess of the other part to hold the picture on the wall; and each extending end of the post being serrated to engage the bottom surface of the recess of the other part and hold the parts at the angle selected relative to each other.
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) | 1981-04-10 | 1981-10-10 | 1982-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-10 | 1985-10-10 | 1986-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-10 | 1989-10-10 | 1990-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |