US4712761A
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Picture wall hanging assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-01-29
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Granted: 1987-12-15
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Expires: 2007-01-29
Abstract
Abstract A picture frame corner bracket is provided with a downwardly extending flange for parallel engagement with a trough that extends from an elongated wall mounting strip. The bracket includes an upper straight edge extending to a square upper corner that permit a self-alignment and accurate securement to each upper corner of a picture frame. The flange of the bracket is disposed parallel with the upper edge so that when the bracket is engaged with the wall strip, the picture frame will automatically assume the same alignment as the wall strip.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward T. Wassell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 04:09
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/16; A47G1/1606
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A wall hanging assembly for a picture frame comprising: a self locating picture frame corner bracket comprising a planar body portion defined in part by a lower edge and straight upper edge, said upper edge forming a corner with a straight outer edge, said outer edge forming an intersection with a lower edge, a part of which flares outwardly and downwardly to form a flange, said flange having a first lateral edge angularly spaced from said body portion to form a notch opening, said bracket including picture frame attachment means said upper edge providing alignment means for other adjacent picture frames; and, a wall track comprising an elongated web having an upturned lower end adapted to engage said bracket flange, said track including wall attachment means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A wall hanging assembly for a picture frame comprising: a self locating picture frame corner bracket comprising a planar body portion defined in part by a lower edge and straight upper edge, said upper edge forming a corner with a straight outer edge, said outer edge forming an intersection with a lower edge, a part of which flares outwardly and downwardly to form a flange, said flange having a first lateral edge angularly spaced from said body portion to form a notch opening, said bracket including picture frame attachment means said upper edge providing alignment means for other adjacent picture frames; and, a wall track comprising an elongated web having an upturned lower end adapted to engage said bracket flange, said track including wall attachment means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said part comprises a major portion of the lower edge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
10 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said corner is square.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The assembly of claim 3 wherein said flange has a width at least equal to the width of said upturned lower end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said upturned lower end extends along the longitudinal extent of said web.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The assembly of claim 4 wherein said wall attachment means comprise spaced-apart openings extending through said web at predetermined locations along the longitudinal extent of said web.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The assembly of claim 6 wherein said picture frame attachment means comprise openings through said body portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The assembly of claim 3 wherein said bracket has a generally rectangular outline and said truck is J-shaped in cross-section.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The assembly of claim 1 including an inclined edge extending upwardly into said body portion from said lower edge to an intersection with said first lateral edge forming a notch corner in said body portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
11 words
The assembly of claim 9 wherein said lateral edge is curved.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The assembly of claim 8 wherein said flange extends from said body portion at an angle of 130° or greater.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
115 words
In combination: a bracket having a square corner coextensively attached to the upper square corner of a picture frame to be hung on a wall, said bracket having a flat body with a lower edge having a flange that extends outwardly and downwardly from the picture frame, said flange having a first lateral edge angularly spaced from said flat body to form a notch opening, said bracket corner providing alignment means for other adjacent picture frames; and an elongated track attached horizontally to a wall location where said picture frame is to be hung, said track having a lower end inclined upwardly and outwardly to form a trough for cooperating engagement with the bracket flange.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
115 words
In combination: a bracket having a square corner coextensively attached to the upper square corner of a picture frame to be hung on a wall, said bracket having a flat body with a lower edge having a flange that extends outwardly and downwardly from the picture frame, said flange having a first lateral edge angularly spaced from said flat body to form a notch opening, said bracket corner providing alignment means for other adjacent picture frames; and an elongated track attached horizontally to a wall location where said picture frame is to be hung, said track having a lower end inclined upwardly and outwardly to form a trough for cooperating engagement with the bracket flange.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination of claim 12 wherein said flange comprises a part of said lower edge.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 13 including an inclined edge that extends from said lower edge into said body portion to an intersection with said first lateral edge.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
11 words
The combination of claim 14 wherein said lateral edge is curved.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination of claim 14 wherein said flange extends from said body portion at an angle of 130° or greater.
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