Patents by Inventor Renny H. Barnes

Renny H. Barnes 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: 10653253
    Abstract: A wall article hanging device uses a plate having at least one prong, a bent configuration, and a keyhole opening to allow the wall article hanging device to be easily attached to from a wall article using a screw protruding from a back of the wall article and removed without having to remove the screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Inventor: Renny H. Barnes
  • Publication number: 20190216240
    Abstract: A wall article hanging device uses a plate having at least one prong, a bent configuration, and a keyhole opening to allow the wall article hanging device to be easily attached to from a wall article using a screw protruding from a back of the wall article and removed without having to remove the screw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventor: Renny H. BARNES
  • Publication number: 20040211874
    Abstract: A wall article hanger for a metal frame and a method of using comprises an elongated spring plate that includes one or more angled prongs for support purposes and oppositely facing frame contact areas. The spring plate is flattened and inserted into a rear slot of the frame, such that the prong(s) extend outwardly. The frame can then be pressed against a wall surface so that the prong(s) penetrate the wall surface and support the wall article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventor: Renny H. Barnes
  • Patent number: 6095478
    Abstract: A picture hanging system includes at least one slot in a picture frame rail, the slot angled with respect to vertical. At least one frame support is inserted in the slot and the picture frame is hung on a wall without the need for any tool. The support(s) has at least one wall engaging portion(s) which penetrates the wall when the picture frame is hung. The wall engaging portion is configured to have at least one planar surface which rests against a portion of the wall after picture hanging. The picture frame is hung flushly and securely so that it does not tilt or move after hanging. Other wall article can be hung besides picture frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Inventor: Renny H. Barnes
  • Patent number: 5758858
    Abstract: A paralleling device comprises a thin sheet of material which is adapted to support a bubble level and be removably attached to a hanging wall article. The paralleling device can be used to parallel a wall article to be hung with the surface of an adjacent piece of furniture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Inventor: Renny H. Barnes
  • Patent number: 5588629
    Abstract: A wall article hanging device includes a metal plate having one or more prongs angled from a surface thereof for angled penetration into a wall surface such as gypsum board or sheet rock. The metal plate is flushly and rigidly attached to a rear surface of a wall article such as a picture frame using one or more prongs in opposed relationship to the wall attaching prongs. The wall plate may be elongate in shape with a plurality of opposed prongs in spaced relationship to facilitate level and flush attachment. The wall plate may include one or more through openings and fastening means to permit rigid and flush attachment of the metal plate to a article to be hung on a wall surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1996
    Inventor: Renny H. Barnes
  • Patent number: 5328139
    Abstract: A wall article hanging device includes a metal plate having one or more prongs angled from a surface thereof for angled penetration into a wall surface such as gypsum board or sheet rock. The metal plate is flushly and rigidly attached to a rear surface of a wall article such as a picture frame using one or more prongs in opposed relationship to the wall attaching prongs. The wall plate may be elongate in shape with a plurality of opposed prongs in spaced relationship to facilitate level and flush attachment. The wall plate may include one or more through openings and fastening means to permit rigid and flush attachment of the metal plate to a article to be hung on a wall surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1994
    Inventor: Renny H. Barnes