US5437429A
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Picture hook hanger
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-11-23
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Granted: 1995-08-01
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Expires: 2013-11-23
Abstract
Abstract A self adjusting two-piece picture hanger comprising a V-shaped spacer retainer member having angularly aligned through-holes in the respective legs of the V, for angled nail insertion. The second piece is an integral, dual hook member having an extension element, with a nail accommodating aperture. The extension element is adapted to be inserted between the legs of the spacer retainer member and the aperture thereof is brought into internal alignment between the through-holes thereof. At least one spacer element, such as a dimple or bent section, integral with the V-shaped spacer retainer member, keeps the respective legs of the V from compressively engaging the extension element, with insertion of a nail through the aligned through-holes and aperture. The extension element and dual-hook member remain free to pivot on the nail, for gravity induced alignment of the picture, mirror, clock or other item supported by the dual hook member.
Inventors
- 👤 Jonah Atlas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 01:44
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/16; A47G1/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A self adjusting wall hanger, comprising: a securing member; a V-shaped retention member having opposing legs with an aperture in each leg, said leg apertures being aligned and offset from each other to allow for angled insertion of said securing member for anchoring one of said legs to a wall, thereby securing said retention member to the wall; and an object holding member comprising means for holding an object thereon, said object holding member having an extension element adapted for fitting between said opposing legs and having an aperture therein configured for alignment with said leg apertures, said object holding member being secured to said retention member and to the wall by said securing member and being floatingly moveable relative to said retention member and said securing member, to allow said holding member to self adjust relative to the force of gravity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A self adjusting wall hanger, comprising: a securing member; a V-shaped retention member having opposing legs with an aperture in each leg, said leg apertures being aligned and offset from each other to allow for angled insertion of said securing member for anchoring one of said legs to a wall, thereby securing said retention member to the wall; and an object holding member comprising means for holding an object thereon, said object holding member having an extension element adapted for fitting between said opposing legs and having an aperture therein configured for alignment with said leg apertures, said object holding member being secured to said retention member and to the wall by said securing member and being floatingly moveable relative to said retention member and said securing member, to allow said holding member to self adjust relative to the force of gravity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The wall hanger of claim 1, wherein said securing supporting nail.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The wall hanger of claim 2, wherein said opposing legs are spaced from each other and from the extension element therebetween by spacer means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
82 words
The wall hanger of claim 3, wherein said spacer means comprises at least one extension element between the opposing legs and peripherally adjacent the extension element and wherein said at least one extension element and an opposing leg, furthest from the wall, further comprise a means for retaining the object holding member against removal from the engaged supporting nail, while permitting the object holding member to floatingly move on the engaged supporting nail to self adjust, relative to the force of gravity.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The wall hanger of claim 4, wherein said spacer means are adapted to maintain a V-shape configuration when the hanger is attached to the wall with said nail.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
The wall hanger of claim 4, wherein said spacer means comprises four dimpled sections, each being integral with either of said opposing legs, with said dimples being arranged such that they peripherally enclose a portion of the extension element having the aperture therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The wall hanger of claim 4, wherein said spacer means comprises one or more elongated sections positioned and configured to peripherally enclose a portion of the extension member having the aperture therein.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The wall hanger of claim 4, wherein said spacer means comprises one or more folds of at least one of said opposing legs.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
The wall hanger of claim 4, wherein said means for holding an object on said object holding member comprises two hooks, extending outwardly from said wall, when the wall hanger is attached thereto, and adapted to engage an object thereon.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The wall hanger of claim 9 wherein said spacer means permits said floating movement for at least 15° in directions lateral to the direction of the force of gravity.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
The wall hanger of claim 9, wherein said spacer means are adapted to peripherally enclose a portion of the extension element, whereby said extension element is retained therebetween and said wall hanger is thereby handled as a unit.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
41 words
The wall hanger of claim 11, wherein said portion of the extension element comprises an undercut whereby said spacer means are positioned within said undercut to prevent removal of the extension element from between the opposing legs of the retention member.
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