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System for adjustably mounting an item to a vertical surface
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1997-09-29
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Granted: 1999-03-09
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Expires: 2017-09-29
Abstract
Abstract The system for adjustably mounting an item to a vertical surface comprises a track and cooperating slide slidably engaged to one another. One of the system structures engages an item to be mounted and the other of the system structures engages the vertical surface. Relative position between the structures may be adjusted and maintained, with the structures being releasably locked together once engaged. Further, if desired, the system may be engaged to an alarm apparatus to alert of tampering with the system.
Inventors
- 👤 George Shander Hayde
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:32
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/16; A47G1/1606; A47G1/1613
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
A hanging system for mounting an item to a vertical surface, the system comprising a track and a slide slidably engaged to one another and including means for maintaining relative position therebetween, the track having means for further engaging directly to either of said vertical surface and said item and the slider having means for further engaging either of said item and said vertical surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
A hanging system for mounting an item to a vertical surface, the system comprising a track and a slide slidably engaged to one another and including means for maintaining relative position therebetween, the track having means for further engaging directly to either of said vertical surface and said item and the slider having means for further engaging either of said item and said vertical surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 1 further including means for releasably locking the track to the slider.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The system of claim 2 wherein an alarm apparatus is engaged to at least one point common to at least two the system structures in a manner such that disengagement of one of the structures at the common point causes alarm apparatus activation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The system of claim 2 wherein said track has an open end through which the slider is engaged within said track and said means for releasably locking said track to said slider comprise a threaded connector secured across said open end of said track.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The system of claim 2 wherein an alarm apparatus is engaged to at least one noncommon point on the track over which the slider must pass during disengagement in a manner such that contact of the slider with the noncommon point will cause alarm activation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said track defines a hollow channel in one surface thereof opposite a surface thereof which is engageable to one of said item and said vertical surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The system of claim 6 wherein said slide has a first surface which rests along the engageable surface of the track, said surface including at least a channel along a length thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
The system of claim 7 wherein said slide has another surface which is opposite said first surface and includes structure thereon accessible through said channel in said track for engaging said slide to one of said item and said vertical surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said slide and said track are circular in cross section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 9 wherein said track has a wide elongate channel along a length thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 10 wherein said slide has structure thereon which is engageable to one of said item and said vertical surface.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 11 wherein said engageable structure of said slide includes a portion which is narrower than said track channel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
37 words
The system of claim 12 wherein said narrower portion passes through said channel, said narrower portion allowing for a small degree of relative rotation between said track and said slide about a center axis of the system.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 13 wherein said narrower portion is a neck which engages said slide to a mounting flange exterior of said channel.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
55 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said track has a closed end and said means for maintaining relative position between said track and said slide comprise a threaded member extending through said closed end of said track, said threaded member having a tip which seats within a hole in an end wall of said slide.
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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) | 2002-03-08 | 2002-09-07 | 2003-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-03-08 | 2006-09-07 | 2007-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-03-08 | 2010-09-07 | 2011-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |