US4455756A
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Device for hanging pictures
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-12-24
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Granted: 1984-06-26
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Expires: 2001-12-24
Abstract
Abstract A device for hanging pictures including an elongated metal member, an opening extending through the member, and equipped with a bracket having a ledge portion for supporting a picture hook in the opening in the metal member, and adhesive tape adjacent the opening for securing the hook on the elongated member.
Inventors
- 👤 Gordon D. Greene
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:19
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/16; A47G1/20; A47G1/205
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A device for hanging pictures comprising a relatively thin elongated member, an opening extending through said member and equipped with ledge means for supporting a picture hook, a hook positioned in said opening and rupturable tape means engaging said hook and member to stabilize said hook in said opening, said member being equipped with a flat surface for engaging a wall on which a picture is to be hung, said tape means being applied to said surface and providing an adhesive surface exposed by said ledge means is stabilized by said adhesive and upon fastening to said wall remains in position upon removal of said device and attendant rupturing of said tape means, said member being equipped adjacent the bottom thereof with a portion offset from said flat surface to provide a manual grasping portion while positioning said flat surface against a wall.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
143 words
A device for hanging pictures comprising a relatively thin elongated member, an opening extending through said member and equipped with ledge means for supporting a picture hook, a hook positioned in said opening and rupturable tape means engaging said hook and member to stabilize said hook in said opening, said member being equipped with a flat surface for engaging a wall on which a picture is to be hung, said tape means being applied to said surface and providing an adhesive surface exposed by said ledge means is stabilized by said adhesive and upon fastening to said wall remains in position upon removal of said device and attendant rupturing of said tape means, said member being equipped adjacent the bottom thereof with a portion offset from said flat surface to provide a manual grasping portion while positioning said flat surface against a wall.
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) | 1987-06-26 | 1987-12-26 | 1988-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-06-26 | 1991-12-26 | 1992-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-06-26 | 1995-12-26 | 1996-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |