Patents by Inventor Kenneth Wiley

Kenneth Wiley has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Picture hanging device
    Patent number: 4040593
    Abstract: A flat plate is attached to a wall upon which a picture is to be hung. A pedestal extends outwardly perpendicularly to the wall, and a circular lip with a convexly curved outer surface is attached to the outwardmost end of the pedestal. Ball bearings are located at regular intervals around the lip. A second flat plate is attached to the back of a picture, directly above the center of gravity of the picture. A flexible, circular hollow rim with a convex outer surface and a concave inner surface is attached to the second plate, and can be detachably secured over the lip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1977
    Assignee: The Raymond Lee Organization, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth Wiley