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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7802769 | Apparatus for efficiently hanging a frame on a wall in a level manner The present system and method enable the efficient level hanging of a frame (e.g., picture frame) on a wall using a bubble level integrated into a level member. The level member is rotatably attached to a mounting member that is secured to a wall. The level member i... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7762517 | Adjustable picture frame hanger and associated method An adjustable picture hanger includes a mounting base that is fastened to the wall using screws or similar fasteners in the general location where the picture or wall hanging is to be hung. Movable inner and outer carriages on the bracket are adjustable in an up/dow... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7699286 | Label holder for a shelf price channel A label holder is provided for mounting on a shelf channel. The label holder includes a front panel, a back panel connected to the front panel with a common bottom edge with a cavity there between. The label holder also has a protective flange along a top edge of th... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7665705 | Picture frame positioner An apparatus is provided including a main body portion, a first portion connected to the main body portion, and an extension portion connected to the first portion. The extension portion is comprised of an extension arm and a base. The base is configured to slide up... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7441741 | Hanger apparatus and method A method is disclosed, which may include attaching an apparatus to a picture frame, and removing an adhesive cover from the apparatus to reveal an adhesive surface. While the apparatus, without the adhesive cover, is still attached to the picture frame, the apparatu... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7395998 | Picture hanger for use with gypsum board A picture hanger for use with gypsum board comprises a strip of steel bent into a V to provide two legs. The first leg is arcuate and functions as an anchor upon insertion into the gypsum board. The second leg is straight, with a hook at its terminus for hanging pic... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7350312 | Dot marks the spot Markers for mounting objects such as picture frames, mirrors, shelves and the like, to desired locations on a wall type surface without causing unnecessary holes to the wall surface. The markers can include target patches with target indicia such as crossed hairs, a... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7346939 | Triple slide frameless shower door A sliding door assembly includes at least three frameless panels that are slidably installed to form a door to an enclosed tub or shower area. Each frameless panel is gripped at a top by at least two roller assemblies, and the roller assemblies are slidably suspende... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7341767 | System and method for displaying pom pons A system for storing and displaying pom pons is provided with a frame and a plurality of securement members positioned in a spaced-apart relationship with one another along opposite side portions of the frame. The securement members releasably secure the gripping po... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7318572 | Mounting device for a flat screen display panel A mount for attaching a flat screen display panel is disclosed in which a wall bracket is attached to a support surface, a panel bracket is secured to a display panel, and the two brackets then cooperate to securely affix the display panel to the support surface whi... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7309053 | Hanging module assembly for frames A hanging module assembly for frames having four frame moldings comprises a hanging bracket, a fixing plate, four circular through holes separately disposed at two adjacent sides of the fixing plate, a pressing portion disposed at the middle of the fixing plate and ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7290743 | Device that attaches to a surface A device that attaches to a surface. A first element having a surface adapted to be carried flush with a surface of a constructed surface and having a plurality of splayed through openings therein. A second element adapted to be moved or pressed toward... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7270309 | Apparatus for mounting a flat panel display A mounting apparatus comprising a mounting bracket and a display bracket. The mounting bracket includes a first mounting plate and first and second seating flanges extending outwardly from the mounting plate. The first seating flange includes a first seating channel... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7226176 | Detachable screen protector assembly with a fastening apparatus A detachable screen protector assembly mounted on a screen frame of a monitor having a lower front surface and an upper front surface and has a screen protector and a fastening apparatus. The fastening apparatus has at least one couple of a bracket and a detachable ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7216841 | Method and apparatus for hanging pictures and other wall objects A fastening device is provided for hanging a picture or other wall object on a wall. The fastening device includes a clear, flexible, non-resilient carrier having at least two mounting hooks in parallel alignment which are secured to the carrier for engaging wire mo... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7198244 | Self-interlocking hanger system An object hanger system which provides a pair of interlocking hanger bodies configured to provide locked securement of objects to a hanging surface. ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7147196 | Devices and method for hanging a display board Devices for hanging a display board frame wherein a first bracket is mounted on a wall and has a hook on one end supportingly engaging a channel on a corresponding first edge of a display board frame and a second cooperating bracket having a slotted portion is slidi... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7086635 | Fabric hanger method and system An improved hanger for storage and display of material such as fabric and the like. The hanger includes opposed panel sides interconnected at an upper spine portion. Fabric or other material is placed between the panels and is retained by a unique set of clips appli... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7064274 | Applicator and method of application for snap wrap marker An applicator and method of application for a snap wrap marker which may be operated in one embodiment from ground level by a workman with the applicator at the end of a long pole. The pre-coiled plastic marker (for example) is manually uncoiled and its ends positio... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7036781 | Connecting unit for the angle-adjustable connection of at least two loudspeaker enclosures, and correspondingly connected loudspeaker enclosures The invention relates to a connecting unit for the angle-adjustable connection of at least two loudspeaker enclosures. There are provided a first supporting part (13), which can be assigned to one loudspeaker enclosure (11), and a second supporting par... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7025320 | Wall article hanger for d-ring and method of use A wall article hanger and method of hanging a wall article that uses a d-ring assembly comprises providing a prong-containing hanger device that attaches to the d-ring assembly and remains in a relatively vertical position after being attached. With the hanger devic... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7007903 | Modular structures and connector assembly apparatus Disclosed is a modular, knock down structure construction system illustrated by three structures, each having connecting portions detachably secured to one another by Trapezoidal Quick Slide Connector Assemblies, also disclosed, that enable a user to erect, without ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7007421 | Decorative support assembly A display assembly including a plurality of clips of resiliently flexible material, each of which clips has a rear portion, a front portion laying along a front surface of the rear portion, and an arcuate end portion joining ends of the rear and front portions and d... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7004436 | Fitting for connecting two components Fitting made from two planar fitting halves (1a, 1b), for connecting two components (2a, 2b), screwed to the counterform interlocking fitting halves (1a, 1b). On a relative longitudi... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6997660 | Plug and pencil for engine A first portion or plug and a second portion or pencil are provided, for use in a device, such as a marine engine. The first portion or plug may have an outer surface with external threads and a cavity with internal threads. The external threads of the first portion... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6967635 | Computer monitor screen A computer monitor screen has a screen lens, a connection seat having an upper rack and a lower groove, a pair of hanging mounts, and a plurality of fastening devices. The screen lens has a plurality of through holes. The connection seat further has a plurality of t... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6966534 | Wire system for hanging picture frames A wire system for use with picture frames and other items to be hung from or mounted to a vertical support. The wire system includes a base that includes a plurality of openings and rotatable levers that include respective internal passageways. Wire is installed thr... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6962421 | Full-size folding mirror and carry case apparatus A folding full length mirror and carry apparatus includes a foldable reflective surface support assembly which includes support panels connected together with panel-interconnection hinges. A non-folded reflective surface assembly is supported by the foldable reflect... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6948692 | Mounting clip for removable protective shields The present invention is directed to a mounting clip that facilitates easy installation and removal of protective shields for PTVs and other video display units. The clip preferably comprises a base attached to the protective shield and a thin walled body extending ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6923413 | Mounting device for a flat screen display panel A mount for attaching a flat screen display panel is disclosed in which a wall bracket is attached to a support surface, a panel bracket is secured to a display panel, and the two brackets then cooperate to securely affix the display panel to the support surface whi... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6830228 | Hanger assembly A hanger for mounting an associated object to a wall includes a body portion having a first surface for bearing against the wall. The body portion defines first and second end portions. An upper anchoring portion is formed at the first end for penetrating the wall a... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6820853 | Adjustable wall display A wall hanging device that allows multiple arrangements of displayed items with a single mounting structure reduces damage to the wall while allowing great versatility in the display. The device includes a mounting base that is fixably mounted to a wall or other sup... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6779900 | Tether attached back seat safety mirror A device is described for observing an infant in a rear facing safety seat located in the rear seat of a motor vehicle. A rear seat mirror has a front reflecting surface and a back surface. A mirror positioning structure is connected to the back surface by a v-shape... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6779771 | Dual extrusion snap closed ceiling sign hanger A dual extrusion hinged sign hanger hangs from the ceiling and holds signs, banners, posters, and any other sheet type of display material. Display material can be easily changed within a smooth non-damaging holder portion which opens for free non-friction insertion... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6775939 | Display frame combination enabling rotation thereof while mounted on a wall A reversible display frame combination that may be pivotably mounted on a wall so as to enable its rotation while mounted to enable a user to selectively show the display item(s) contained therein from either side without a change in appearance of the combination, a... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6719260 | Apparatuses and methods for hanging frames Apparatuses and methods for hanging frames upon mounting surfaces. A hanger, upon which a frame is hung, is securely attached to a mounting surface, such as a wall. The hanger comprises a two-level, female, mandrel slot for receiving a two-level male mandrel. Additi... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6695276 | Wall hanger assembly A hanger device 10 in an assembly of a clip 12 and a support member 13 for installation upon a wallboard 20. Clip 12 is formed as one piece, having an upturned arm (18), a downwardly turned leg (15), and a horizontally oriented extension member (16) conne... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6682198 | Portable mirror A circular mirror has a frame with peripheral groove and a peripherally mounted gooseneck which is dimensioned to be wrapped around the periphery of the frame and received in the groove. According to the invention, the gooseneck is long enough so that it ... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6679467 | Cylinder mount with three degrees of freedom An assembly for mounting and adjusting an instrument, the received or transmitted radiation of which must accurately hit its receptor or target, is provided. The assembly includes a base which is mounted to a wall or beam, a pedestal connected to the base... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6672551 | Device for hanging articles A device for hanging an article with a portion having magnetic susceptibility, including: a base member for attaching the device to a structure; an engagement structure for engaging the article, wherein the engagement structure is attached to the base mem... | 01/06/2004 |
