Item hanger
A hanger adapted to support a wall hanging. The hanger includes a first bracket substantially T-shaped and adapted to be mounted to a wall. The T-shaped bracket includes a channel. The hanger also includes a second bracket adapted to be secured to the wall hanging. The second bracket includes a protrusion adapted to engage the channel of the T-shaped bracket.
Homes, museums, offices, schools, and other places utilize wall hangings, such as pictures and paintings, for decoration. The wall hangings are typically supported on the wall with a hook and require maneuvering to get the wall hanging level or straight.
SUMMARYIn one embodiment, the invention provides a hanger adapted to support a wall hanging on a structure. The hanger includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket includes a horizontal member and a second member. The horizontal member includes a length and a track that extends the length of the horizontal member. The track is defined by a base, a first wall, and a second wall. The second wall has a height that is greater than a height of the first wall. The first bracket is adapted to be secured to the structure. The second bracket is adapted to receive the wall hanging and includes a protrusion adapted to be received by the track.
In another embodiment, the invention provides a hanger adapted to support a wall hanging on a wall. The hanger includes a first fixture and a second fixture. The first fixture includes a horizontal base, a channel in the horizontal base, and an aperture adapted to receive a fastener to secure the first fixture to the wall. The second fixture is adapted to receive the wall hanging and includes a first surface, and a protrusion having a base extending outwardly from the first surface and a lip extending downwardly from the base. The lip is adapted to engage the channel in the horizontal base.
In another embodiment, the invention provides a hanger comprising a T-shaped bracket including a channel. The T-shaped bracket is adapted to be secured to a wall of a building. A second bracket includes a protrusion with a first surface, a base extending outwardly from the first surface, and a lip extending downwardly from the base. The lip is adapted to engage the channel in the T-shaped bracket.
Other aspects of the invention will become apparent by consideration of the detailed description and accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Before any embodiments of the invention are explained in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the following drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
The coupling assembly 10 includes a first fixture or bracket 22 adapted to be mounted to the wall 18 as illustrated in
The horizontal member 26 includes at least one track 34. In the embodiment illustrated in
The bracket 22 may be configured to support a level (such as a bubble level) to assist the user in verifying that the wall hanging 14 will be appropriately situated on the wall 18 when coupled to the wall 18. For example, the level can be positioned and supported on the first wall 42 of the horizontal member 26. Alternatively, the bracket 22 can include a level embedded or mounted in the horizontal member 26 and/or the vertical member 30.
The vertical member 30 includes a plurality of apertures 50. Each aperture 50 is adapted to receive a fastener 54 such as a screw, a bolt, or a nail. The fastener 54 is inserted through the aperture 50 and secures the bracket 22 to the wall 18.
The hanger 10 also includes a bracket 58 (illustrated in
The first side 62 of bracket 58A also includes a plurality of apertures 82 adapted to receive a fastener 86 such as a screw, a bolt, or a nail. The fastener 86 is inserted through the aperture 82 and adapted to secure the bracket 58A to the backside of the wall hanging 14. The second side 66 of the bracket 58A is generally flat to correspond with the backside of the wall hanging 14.
The bracket 58A can be releaseably secured to the backside of a frame or border of the wall hanging 14. The bracket 58A can be coupled to the bracket 22 (e.g., the first lip 82 or the second lip 86 engages the track 34) to support the wall hanging 14. It is noted that a plurality of brackets 58A can be mounted to the backside of the frame or border and used to support the wall hanging 14 in the bracket 22 or brackets 22.
The first side 90 also includes a plurality of apertures 114 adapted to receive a fastener 118 such as a screw, a bolt, or a nail. The fastener 118 is inserted through the aperture 114 and adapted to secure the bracket 58B to the backside of the wall hanging 14. The second side 94 of the bracket 58B is generally flat to correspond with the backside of the wall hanging 14.
The bracket 58B can be releaseably secured to the backside of a frame or border of the wall hanging 14. The bracket 58B can be coupled to the bracket 22 (e.g., the downwardly directed lip 110 engages the track 34) to support the wall hanging 14. It is noted that a plurality of brackets 58B can be mounted to the backside of the frame or border and used to support the wall hanging 14 in the bracket 22 or brackets 22.
Most buildings (homes, offices, and other buildings) include walls having certain dimensional constraints. For example, many walls include studs or beams 122 configured in a parallel arrangement and located 10″, 14″, 16″, or 18″ apart measured from a center of each stud or beam, thereby leaving a width between studs or beams 122 of between 2 and 6 inches less than these dimensions (e.g., 8.5″, 12.5″, 14.5″, and 16.5″). These and other standard spacings between wall studs or beams 122 represent possible constraints upon the size, shape, weight, and location of a wall hanging, such as the wall hanging 14.
Various features and advantages of the invention are set forth in the following claims.
Claims
1. A hanger adapted to support a wall hanging on a structure, the hanger comprising:
- a first bracket including a horizontal member and a second member, the horizontal member including a length and a track that extends the length of the horizontal member, the track defined by a base, a first wall, and a second wall, the second wall having a height greater than a height of the first wall, the first bracket adapted to be secured to the structure; and
- a second bracket adapted to receive a wall hanging and including a protrusion adapted to be received by the track, wherein the protrusion includes a base and a lip that extends from the base, the lip adapted to engage the track, the second bracket adapted to slide along the track.
2. The hanger of claim 1 wherein the second member extends substantially perpendicular to the horizontal member.
3. The hanger of claim 2 wherein the second member includes an aperture adapted to receive a fastener to secure the first bracket to the structure.
4. The hanger of claim 1 wherein the second bracket includes an aperture adapted to receive a fastener to secure the second bracket to the wall hanging.
5. (canceled)
6. The hanger of claim 1 wherein the protrusion includes a base, a first lip that extends downwardly from the base, and a second lip that extends upwardly from the base, one of the first lip and the second lip adapted to be received in the track.
7. A hanger adapted to support a wall hanging on a wall, the hanger comprising:
- a first fixture including a horizontal base, a channel in the horizontal base, and an aperture adapted to receive a fastener to secure the first fixture to the wall, and
- a second fixture adapted to receive a wall hanging, the second fixture including a first surface, and a protrusion having a base extending outwardly from the first surface and a lip extending downwardly from the base, the lip adapted to engage the channel in the horizontal base, the second fixture adapted to slide along the channel.
8. The hanger of claim 7 wherein the first fixture includes a vertical member integral with the horizontal base.
9. The hanger of claim 8 wherein the vertical member includes an aperture adapted to receive a fastener to secure the first bracket to the wall.
10. The hanger of claim 7 wherein the horizontal base includes a length, the channel extending the length of the horizontal base.
11. The hanger of claim 7 wherein the first fixture includes a first wall that extends outwardly from the horizontal base and a second wall that extends outwardly from the horizontal base, the second wall having a height greater than a height of the first wall.
12. The hanger of claim 11 wherein the horizontal base includes a length, the first wall and the second wall extending the length of the horizontal base.
13. The hanger of claim 7 wherein the protrusion of the second fixture includes a second lip that extends upwardly from the horizontal base.
14. A hanger comprising:
- a T-shaped bracket including a channel, the T-shaped bracket adapted to be secured to a wall of a building structure; and
- a second bracket adapted to receive a wall hanging, the second bracket including a protrusion having a first surface, a base extending outwardly from the first surface, and a lip extending downwardly from the base, the lip adapted to engage the channel in the T-shaped bracket.
15. The hanger of claim 14 wherein the T-shaped bracket includes a horizontal member and a vertical member integral with the horizontal member.
16. The hanger of claim 15 wherein the horizontal member includes the channel, the vertical member including an aperture adapted to receive a fastener to secure the T-shaped bracket to the wall of the building structure.
17. The hanger of claim 15 wherein the horizontal member includes a base, a first wall, and a second wall, the channel being defined by the base, the first wall, and the second wall.
18. The hanger of claim 17 wherein the first wall and the second wall extend outwardly from the base, the first wall and the second wall being in a parallel configuration.
19. The hanger of claim 17 wherein the horizontal member includes a length, the first wall and the second wall extending the length of the horizontal member.
20. The hanger of claim 17 wherein the first wall and the second wall include a height, the height of the second wall being greater than the height of the first wall.
21. The hanger of claim 1 wherein the lip extends from the base in a first direction, and wherein the protrusion includes a second lip that extends from the base in a second direction opposite the first direction, and wherein one of the lip and the second lip is adapted to engage the track.
Type: Application
Filed: Jul 27, 2005
Publication Date: Feb 1, 2007
Inventors: Thomas Harmsen (Lemont, IL), John Misiorowski (Naples, FL)
Application Number: 11/191,195
International Classification: E04D 13/072 (20060101);