Patents by Inventor Carey MacConnell

Carey MacConnell 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).

  • Patent number: 7958648
    Abstract: A device that provides an accurate means to mark a wall surface to aid in hanging a suspended object is herein disclosed, comprising an adhesive strip with small sealed plastic bubbles filled with dye or ink on a first side. At least one (1) ink bubble is positioned thereat a corresponding mounting aperture portions of the suspended object. The ink bubbles rupture under a small amount of applied pressure, thereby marking the wall surface. A second side of the marking device comprises adhesive, thereby allowing the device to be applied thereto the back surface of the suspended object to be hung on a wall, specifically locating where the mounting hardware needs to be installed. The marking device is then removed and the suspended object is secured by driving fasteners and other supporting hardware, using the indicating ink mark. Alternatively, the first side comprises identifying markings such as measurements, instructions, or advertising indicia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Inventor: Carey MacConnell