US5605313A — Vertical surface object hanger

Claim 1

Independent Claim 258 words

A vertical surface object hanger comprising; an object mounting means for securing to a rear surface of an object, the object mounting means comprises a central receiver shaped so as to define a receiving slot directed thereinto and serrated engaging edge extending linearly across the receiving slot; a first lateral mounting plate projecting in a first direction from a lateral edge of the central receiver; and a second lateral mounting plate projecting from a second lateral edge of the central receiver in a direction opposite that of the first lateral mounting plate; a vertical surface mounting means removably coupled to the object mounting means for securing to a vertical surface so as to support an object coupled to the object mounting means relative to the vertical surface, the vertical surface mounting means comprises a vertical surface mounting plate having a mounting projection extending substantially orthogonally therefrom, the mounting projection being positioned within the receiving slot of the object mounting means so as to engage the serrated engaging edge, whereby the object mounting means will be suspended from the vertical surface mounting means; and the mounting projection comprises a projecting member secured to the vertical surface mounting plate and projecting substantially orthogonally therefrom, the projecting member being shaped so as to define a pair of angled lateral walls tapering towards one another and terminating in a pair of projecting apex teeth which cooperatively engage with serrations of the serrated engaging edge so as to preclude lateral movements of the vertical surface mounting means relative to the object mounting means.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 258 words

A vertical surface object hanger comprising; an object mounting means for securing to a rear surface of an object, the object mounting means comprises a central receiver shaped so as to define a receiving slot directed thereinto and serrated engaging edge extending linearly across the receiving slot; a first lateral mounting plate projecting in a first direction from a lateral edge of the central receiver; and a second lateral mounting plate projecting from a second lateral edge of the central receiver in a direction opposite that of the first lateral mounting plate; a vertical surface mounting means removably coupled to the object mounting means for securing to a vertical surface so as to support an object coupled to the object mounting means relative to the vertical surface, the vertical surface mounting means comprises a vertical surface mounting plate having a mounting projection extending substantially orthogonally therefrom, the mounting projection being positioned within the receiving slot of the object mounting means so as to engage the serrated engaging edge, whereby the object mounting means will be suspended from the vertical surface mounting means; and the mounting projection comprises a projecting member secured to the vertical surface mounting plate and projecting substantially orthogonally therefrom, the projecting member being shaped so as to define a pair of angled lateral walls tapering towards one another and terminating in a pair of projecting apex teeth which cooperatively engage with serrations of the serrated engaging edge so as to preclude lateral movements of the vertical surface mounting means relative to the object mounting means.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 42 words

The vertical surface object hanger of claim 1, wherein the pair of projecting apex teeth are oriented so as to extend in a linear row such that the vertical surface mounting means is caused to angularly align with the object mounting means.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 83 words

The vertical surface object hanger of claim 1, wherein the projecting member comprises a cylinder having a cylindrical outer wall including a plurality of cylinder teeth formed thereon, the plurality of cylinder teeth being arranged in an arcuate array and cooperating with the serrations of the serrated engaging edge so as to preclude lateral movement of the vertical surface mounting means relative to the object mounting means, while permitting angular adjustment of the vertical surface mounting means relative to the object mounting means.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 59 words

The vertical surface object hanger of claim 1, wherein the projecting member comprises a pair of vertical support plates projecting in a substantially spaced and parallel orientation relative to one another from the projecting member, each of the vertical support plates terminating in an engaging tooth cooperatively engaged with serrations of the serrated engaging edge of the central receiver.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 40 words

The vertical surface object hanger of claim 4, wherein the engaging teeth are initially oriented so as to extend in a linear row to support the vertical surface mounting means in an angular orientation relative to the object mounting means.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 47 words

The vertical surface object hanger of claim 5, wherein the vertical support plates are formed of a trimmable material which can be cut to a desired height so as to permit adjustment of the angular orientation between the vertical surface mounting means and the object mounting means.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	2000-02-25	2000-08-26	2001-02-25	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	2004-02-25	2004-08-26	2005-02-25	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2008-02-25	2008-08-26	2009-02-25	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Vertical surface object hanger

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