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Hanging device for pictures
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-02-12
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Granted: 1980-10-21
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Expires: 1999-02-12
Abstract
Abstract A hanging device for pictures comprising a wall pad and a picture frame pad wherein the wall pad includes structure defining an upwardly opening pocket and is adapted to be adhered to a wall surface and wherein the picture pad includes a downwardly and outwardly extending portion sized for receipt in the wall pad in hooked-up engagement to support the picture and wherein a leveler bubble gauge may be provided on one or both of the pads to orient the pads into a horizontal attitude for correct display of the picture.
Inventors
- 👤 Jose M. Sellera
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:07
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/16; A47G1/1606
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A hanging device comprising a wall pad having an adhesive surface and an oppositely facing main surface, said adhesive surface being lined with a removable waxed paper, said opposite surface having an upper edge, a lower edge, and side edges, and outwardly extending angled portion defining a mouth between the portion and the outside surface comprising an open pocket, and a leveler means in the form of a bubble gauge on said opposite surface comprising leveling means for leveling the pad, and a companionate device for hooked-up engagement, said companionate device comprising a pad having an outwardly downwardly extending portion for hooked-up engagement with said portion and means for attaching said device to a picture frame for use in mounting the picture frame to a wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A hanging device comprising a wall pad having an adhesive surface and an oppositely facing main surface, said adhesive surface being lined with a removable waxed paper, said opposite surface having an upper edge, a lower edge, and side edges, and outwardly extending angled portion defining a mouth between the portion and the outside surface comprising an open pocket, and a leveler means in the form of a bubble gauge on said opposite surface comprising leveling means for leveling the pad, and a companionate device for hooked-up engagement, said companionate device comprising a pad having an outwardly downwardly extending portion for hooked-up engagement with said portion and means for attaching said device to a picture frame for use in mounting the picture frame to a wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said device includes a pocket which is foldable out of said wall pad.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said device is composed of rigid plastic material.
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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) | 1983-10-21 | 1984-04-21 | 1984-10-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-10-21 | 1988-04-21 | 1988-10-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-10-21 | 1992-04-21 | 1992-10-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |