Engaging Eye Or Closed Loop Patents (Class 248/498)
  • Patent number: 11825965
    Abstract: A system for mounting an object on a structure includes a pivoting mounting bracket portion and a rail portion. The mounting bracket portion includes a front plate that is pivotally coupled to a back plate. The rail portion is shaped in the form a C-channel. The back plate is sized and shaped to snugly fit within the C-channel of the rail portion. The rail portion is configured to be attached to the structure, and the front plate is configured to be attached to the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Inventor: Mark Olmstead
  • Patent number: 11206935
    Abstract: The wall-mounted structure includes a wall-mounted plate fixable on a wall and a connecting plate connectable to an electronic device. The wall-mounted plate includes a plate body and a limiting block on a top end surface of the plate body provided with a first sliding surface extending in an arc shape. The limiting block is provided with a first limiting surface connected to the first sliding surface. The connecting plate includes a limiting plate. The limiting plate is provided with at least a bottom end surface and two main surfaces connected to two sides of the bottom end surface. The bottom end surface is a second sliding surface extending in an arc shape. One of the main surfaces of the limiting plate is a second limiting surface connected to the second sliding surface. The second limiting surface extends from one end of the limiting plate to the other end of the limiting plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignees: K-TRONICS (SUZHOU) TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zhaoxi Yu, Wei Huang
  • Patent number: 10235909
    Abstract: A sign assembly having a frame, a sign and an attachment assembly. The frame has a front frame with an open portion for viewing a sign and a rear frame that has a back connected to parallel sides each of which has a notch. The rear frame and the front frame are connected to one another via the sides that define a slot between them. The sign has a body and an extended portion. Each notch engages the extended portion when the sign is inserted into the slot. The attachment assembly has a hanging member and is rotatably connected to the back of the rear frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: iDoor, LLC
    Inventor: Patricia Bear Detzer
  • Patent number: 8708303
    Abstract: A device for hanging an object on a vertical structure, such as a framed picture or painting on a wall. The device comprises a body having a planar portion that lies in a plane defining a first direction and a second direction transverse to the first direction. A plurality of openings are present in the planar portion, and the openings are arranged in a two-dimensional pattern so that each opening is offset in the first and second directions from at least a second of the openings. The device further includes a feature for securing the body to the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventor: Herbert Mark Bigelow
  • Patent number: 8690113
    Abstract: An adjustable affixation point apparatus comprising an anchor means for providing secure engagement with a wall; a fastener adapted to releasably engage the anchor means and to retain an extension arm between the head and the wall; the extension arm having a channel adapted to slidingly receive the fastener; at least one engagement means for enhancing the frictional contact among the members; a hanger attached to the distal end providing an affixation point which can be mounted into a wall near a desired location, then a sliding and rotational action of the extension arm relative to the allows a user to adjust the hangar to any point within a 360 degree radius and extending outwardly to any point along the length of the arm and to fix the hanger in a desired location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Inventors: Jurgen Wright, Shannon Wright, Scott King, Corey King
  • Patent number: 8646197
    Abstract: A system is provided for hanging an overhead sign from a ceiling. The system includes an elongated member, a connector member, and a fastening mechanism. The elongated member includes an elongated portion and a set of two nodes formed on opposing ends of the elongated portion. A first node is configured to be coupled to the overhead sign. The connector member includes a hook, an extended portion, and a disk. The extended portion defines a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The hook extends from the first end of the extended portion and is coupled to the second node. The disk extends radially outwardly from the second end of the extended portion for rotatable attachment to the ceiling. The fastening mechanism is inserted through the second node and the hook of the connector member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy A. Clark, Amy M. Bacskai, Daniel Golke
  • Patent number: 8572873
    Abstract: A frame and a system for mounting a plurality of frames in a grid. The frame has an axial first mounting member and a second mounting member, the first mounting member having a generally flat portion exposed to and generally flush with a perimeter surface of the frame. The alignment device has a cross-shaped body having a pair of horizontal members and a pair of vertical members intersecting at a common point, the horizontal and vertical members having interior surfaces defining four quadrants, the alignment device further comprising a level attached to the cross-shaped body and a magnet mounted in a recess in one of the horizontal members or vertical members. The alignment device used to position and mount the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Inventor: Brett Van Bortel
  • Patent number: 7770865
    Abstract: A Hang Level Suspension System, hereafter known as Suspension System, for articles such as frames for pictures, mirrors, or other articles to be supported on a wall in a level attitude. The Suspension System for the frame includes two wall hangers, which are attached to a wall in a level attitude, two suspension elements comprising two washers, two equal lengths of chain and two eye-screws. These two suspension elements are mounted, one on each side of the frame, at a precise distance from the top of the frame. Two hangers are spaced apart, on the wall in a level attitude, the same distance as the suspension elements attached to the back of the frame. When the Suspension System is completed, a washer of the Suspension System is placed on the corresponding wall hanger on the wall. The suspended article will hang level at all times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Inventor: Perry Shaffer
  • Patent number: 7661639
    Abstract: An apparatus for displaying an object on a structure is provided. Generally, the apparatus contains a holding portion that is fabricated so as to allow the apparatus to hold to the structure. The apparatus also contains a hook that is capable of allowing the object to be set thereon, and a central loop that is capable of allowing a second object to be situated therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Inventor: Jeffrey Jackson
  • Publication number: 20100001165
    Abstract: A support structure for a display device includes a connecting element rotatably connected to the main body, a retractable element rotatably connected to the connecting element and retractable according to the size of the display device, and a supporting element connected to the retractable element and having a hole, wherein the supporting element contacts a surface to support the display device on the surface or to be hung onto a wall by the hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: HANNSPREE, INC.
    Inventors: Wen-Hung Huang, Guan-De Liou, Stephen Tsai
  • Patent number: 7607631
    Abstract: A frame leveler is disclosed that automatically levels picture frames, and mirror frames. A pivotable, weighted bob is used as a gravity reference to control a lock that unlocks the extension of a cable on the side of a frame that is tilted up with respect to the other side, when the frame is not level. The extensible cable is let out until the frame is once again level, at which point the extensible cable is locked and prevented from extending further. When the frame side is tilted down with respect to the other side, or the frame is level, the extensible cable is locked and prevented from extending on that side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Inventor: Arnold L. Newman
  • Patent number: 7513477
    Abstract: A device for hanging an object on a surface. The device includes a body portion, a channel, a locking member and an attachment member. The channel passes through the body portion and is configured to receive an elongated connecting member. The locking member protrudes into the channel and is configured to releasably engage the elongated connecting member and prevent the elongated connecting member from passing through the channel when engaged. The attachment member is connected to the body portion and is configured to attach the body portion to the object to be hung.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Inventor: Todd Lampert
  • Publication number: 20070235620
    Abstract: A device for hanging an object on a surface. The device includes a body portion, a channel, a locking member and an attachment member. The channel passes through the body portion and is configured to receive an elongated connecting member. The locking member protrudes into the channel and is configured to releasably engage the elongated connecting member and prevent the elongated connecting member from passing through the channel when engaged. The attachment member is connected to the body portion and is configured to attach the body portion to the object to be hung.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventor: Todd Lampert
  • Patent number: 6572067
    Abstract: An assembly for hanging picture frames and other objects to a vertical support includes a base adapted to be mounted to the vertical support, a wheel supported by the base and rotatable on the base, and a hook rotatably coupled to the wheel and adapted to rotate upon rotation of the wheel relative to the base. The hook includes a hooked portion that receives an item to be mounted thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Inventors: Peter Kamenstein, Joseph P. Opramolla, Robert Howitt
  • Patent number: 6527244
    Abstract: An assembly for hanging picture frames and other objects to a vertical support includes a base with locking grooves that is mounted to the vertical support and a wheel disposed on the base and which is movable thereon. The wheel includes a set of teeth disposed around its perimeter and where one of those teeth is received within one of the base's locking grooves. A mounting knob fixed off-center to the front surface of the wheel is designed to receive the item to be mounted thereon. To mount a picture frame or other object, the assembly is mounted to the vertical support, the object to be mounted is mounted on the assembly's knob, the amount of correction to the mounted object's vertical and/or horizontal position is ascertained, the object is removed from the knob, the wheel of the assembly is moved accordingly and then locked in place, and the object is re-mounted on the knob.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Inventors: Peter Kamenstein, Joseph P. Opramolla, Robert Howitt
  • Patent number: 6508450
    Abstract: The hanging device accommodates transport and hanging requirements for an item such as a work of art. In both instances, the item is cushioned from rigors of motion, and both wire hung and nonwire hung articles are accommodated. When no wire is used, the device also accommodates will hanging of the item through use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Inventor: George Shandor Hayde
  • Patent number: 5685516
    Abstract: A wall hanger is disclosed for securing an object having a suspension element to a surface. In its basic embodiment, the wall hanger comprises a first and second portion and restrictive mechanism. The first portion has opposing first and second sides, a top and bottom, and a first bore substantially normal to the sides which is adapted to receive the shaft of a fastener. About the first bore on the second side is an annular seating region to accommodate the head of the fastener such that the head of the fastener presses against the seating region when the first portion is in a mounted position. The second portion has opposing third and fourth sides, a top and bottom, and a second bore larger than the head of the fastener such that the fastener passes through it. The first and second portions are contiguous at the bottom when in the mounted position such that the second side faces the third side to define an intermediate region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Inventor: Michael Simmons
  • Patent number: 5443238
    Abstract: A picture hanging system using a flexible sheet material device in a generally T-shaped form having an opening adjacent the outer end of the center leg and the head includes spaced legs at opposite ends extending parallel to the leg and the leg is threadable through die cut slits in a backing member that is attachable to a picture frame or the like. The hanger device which is preferably cut out from mylar sheet material provides a strong and sturdy hanger which together with the threadable attachment to the slit sheet backing member will support and hold considerable framed picture weight and mounting with conventional wall fastener devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1995
    Inventor: Lawrence Mitchell
  • Patent number: 5328140
    Abstract: A device for hanging frames, for example picture frames, overcomes prior art problems wherein string or wire attached to the frame is easily knocked off a nail on the surface, for example a wall, on which the frame is to be hung. In one aspect this is done by providing a hole with converging edges located so that the nail fits snugly between these converging edges, for example in the upper corner of a triangular hole, due to the weight of the frame. The head of the nail overlaps the converging edges of the hole and is therefore held securely. In another aspect, the device has a surface for supporting the wire or string attached to the frame to be hung and provides a substantial area of contact with the string so as to spread the weight of the frame and thereby reduce wear and tear on the wire or string.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1994
    Inventor: Yin H. Wong
  • Patent number: 5255885
    Abstract: A device can be secured to wall and have at least one mounting for hanging an item on a wall. The device can include three mounting points for a heavy item. The device can also include two linear mounting points, which may be extended or capped, conform to a room deviation. The device to receive the item to be hung or mounted can further have one mounting point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Inventor: Edward P. Iversen
  • Patent number: 5236168
    Abstract: A self-fastening hanger for attaching a picture-frame wire to the rear of a wooden picture frame. The hanger includes a substantially planar body portion, a ring portion which extends outwardly from one end of the body portion, and a pair of prongs which project outwardly in spaced relation from the body portion. The prongs are formed in a spiral configuration, wherein they spiral in opposite directions of rotation, and they each have a plurality of barbs formed thereon which project outwardly from opposite side edges thereof. The prongs are adapted to be embedded into a wooden picture frame for permanently securing the hanger thereto, so that a pair of the hangers can be effectively utilized in combination with a picture-frame wire for supporting a picture frame on a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1993
    Assignee: Craft, Inc.
    Inventor: Armand E. Roy
  • Patent number: 4976409
    Abstract: A picture frame stand has a pedestal and tubular sleeve vertically mounted from the pedestal. An open vertical slot extends along a substantial length of the sleeve which houses a pole mounted for vertical movement in the sleeve. A screw is anchored near the lower end of the pole and is positioned for slideable movement in the slot and a nut is mounted on this screw for holding the pole in a fixed position in the slot when the desired height of the pole is reached. Accordingly, the adjustment of the pole in the sleeve is obtained by loosening the nut and moving the screw up and down in the slot. A peg is provided on the upper end of the pole adapted to receive a picture hanger. The hanger has a general horseshoe configuration terminated in a plate which is mounted on a picture frame. The plate has a horizontal slot therein with the screw positioned in the slot permitting horizontal movement of the hanger on the frame for providing an adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1990
    Inventor: Willy Hansen
  • Patent number: 4874266
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a system of storage components which can be converted to a desk. A storage member of orthogonal configuration has a top portion releasably secured to a bottom portion. Separable fastener enable the top portion to be removed and reattached to the bottom portion to form a desk. Additional support is provided to support the portion of the desk distal to the interface of the top and bottom portion where attached by the separable fastener. The fastener is integrated with the various portions of the storage components to provide a relatively unobtrusive surface for the desk when erected and for transport as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1989
    Assignee: Anvil Cases, Inc.
    Inventors: Marvin W. Thompson, Timothy C. Jennings, James A. Scott, Ronald W. Phenicie, Margaret H. Murphy, Gabriel D. Nakash, James R. Biggers, Lynnlee M. Boudreau, Jorge H. Curiel Contreras
  • Patent number: 4775129
    Abstract: A wall hanging fastener is provided which is universally applicable in that it can be nailed to the frame of a wall hanging and placed with a serrated edge on a wall nail, or it can be hooked on a wall nail, or in its preferred mode, the wall hanging has a hanging wire which is entrained through special slots in the fastener, and the fastener is slipped over a wall nail. When used according to the preferred embodiment, the fastener will resist axial sliding along the wire, so that once it is centered, if it is centered properly, the painting shall remain in its proper position and will not become angled as do most hanging paintings due to being brushed or the slight jarring of the wall on which the painting is hung.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1988
    Inventor: John A. Gleisten
  • Patent number: 4449688
    Abstract: In the embodiment depicted and described, the invention comprises a retainer for a sphere, having a sphere captive therein, replaceably attached to the reverse side of a picture frame to cause the frame, automatically, to assume a plumb disposition. The sphere, a round ball, is movable within a track formed in the retainer, and a portion thereof projects from the track for rolling engagement with the surface of a wall from which the frame is suspended. In use, a pair of the ball-retainers are fixed to the reverse side of the frame, at spaced apart locations, with the tracks lying substantially along arcs drawn from a suspension point on the frame which intersects the frame center of gravity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1984
    Inventor: Thomas S. Robins
  • Patent number: 4443949
    Abstract: A specially constructed template is provided for use in hanging wall-supported members, such as framed pictures, paintings, and the like. The template comprises an elongated body including two mirror imaged arrays of closely spaced holes distributed symmetrically on opposite sides of the longitudinal center of the template and in association with corresponding indicia to indicate the spacing of each hole from the center. The template is used to mark a wall-supported member and the wall at corresponding aligned locations so that specially configured two-part fasteners may be secured to the wall supported member and the wall in positions for mating alignment thereby permitting the wall-supported member to be hung in a stable manner and in a desired position on the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1984
    Inventor: Charles Newton