Patents by Inventor Mark L. Hart

Mark L. Hart 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: 4384648
    Abstract: A picture hanger locator package is provided comprising a long cardboard backing strip mounting one or more picture hangers at one end. Adhesive areas are provided on the front and back faces of the backing strip and the package assembly may include a protective covering. The hook portion of each hanger is mounted on the mounting portion of a picture frame and the front adhesive area may be pressed against the picture frame so that it is held in a proper position relative to the frame as the frame is positioned against the wall. The elongated backing sheet projects above the picture frame and, after proper positioning of the picture in its desired location, the back adhesive area is pressed into firm engagement with the wall so that the hanger is adhered to the wall at its proper location. The picture frame is then removed from the hook and the hanger is securely fastened to the wall in a conventional manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1983
    Inventors: LeRoy Hart, Mark L. Hart
  • Patent number: 4336884
    Abstract: A picture hanger locator package is provided comprising a long cardboard backing strip mounting one or more picture hangers at one end. Adhesive areas are provided on the front and back faces of the backing strip and the package assembly may include a protective covering. The hook portion of each hanger is mounted on the mounting portion of a picture frame and the front adhesive area may be pressed against the picture frame so that it is held in a proper position relative to the frame as the frame is positioned against the wall. The elongated backing sheet projects above the picture frame and, after proper positioning of the picture in its desired location, the back adhesive area is pressed into firm engagement with the wall so that the hanger is adhered to the wall at its proper location. The picture frame is then removed from the hook and the hanger is securely fastened to the wall in a conventional manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1982
    Inventors: LeRoy Hart, Mark L. Hart