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US20070023595A1
US20070023595A1 US11/191,195 US19119505A US2007023595A1 US 20070023595 A1 US20070023595 A1 US 20070023595A1 US 19119505 A US19119505 A US 19119505A US 2007023595 A1 US2007023595 A1 US 2007023595A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G1/00—Mirrors; Picture frames or the like, e.g. provided with heating, lighting or ventilating means
    • A47G1/16—Devices for hanging or supporting pictures, mirrors, or the like
    • A47G1/1606—Devices for hanging or supporting pictures, mirrors, or the like comprising a wall member cooperating with a corresponding picture member

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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a side view of a hanger according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded view of the hanger of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of a bracket of the hanger of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a side view of the bracket of FIG. 3 .
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of a bracket of the hanger of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a side view of the bracket of FIG. 5 .
  • FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of a bracket of the hanger of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 8 illustrates a side view of the bracket of FIG. 7 .
  • FIG. 9 illustrates a perspective view of a plurality of hangers of FIG. 1 mounted to wall studs.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate an exemplary hanger or coupling assembly 10 adapted to support a wall hanging 14 on a wall 18 .
  • the coupling assembly 10 enables the wall hanging 14 to be releaseably coupled to the wall 18 . It is noted that the coupling assembly 10 can be used to support objects other than wall hangings 14 , such as shelves, lighting fixtures, and other items.
  • the coupling assembly 10 includes a first fixture or bracket 22 adapted to be mounted to the wall 18 as illustrated in FIG. 2 .
  • the bracket 22 can be comprised of aluminum, other metal materials, or other rigid materials.
  • the bracket 22 includes a generally horizontal member 26 and a generally vertical member 30 . It is noted that the bracket 22 can be one of a variety of shapes and does not require the vertical member 30 .
  • the vertical member 30 can be integral with the horizontal member 26 or releaseably coupled to the horizontal member 26 .
  • the horizontal member 26 includes at least one track 34 .
  • the track 34 is open-ended and is in the form of a U-shaped channel that extends along the length of the horizontal member 26 .
  • the track 34 includes a base 38 and a first wall 42 and a second wall 46 that extend upwardly from the base 38 .
  • the first wall 42 and the second wall 46 each comprise a length, a height, and a width.
  • the length of the first wall 42 and the second wall 46 is generally the same as the length of the horizontal member 26 . It is noted that the length of the first wall 42 and/or the second wall 46 can vary from the length of the horizontal member 26 .
  • the height of the second wall 46 is greater than the height of the first wall 42 .
  • 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 .
  • a level such as a bubble level
  • the level can be positioned and supported on the first wall 42 of the horizontal member 26 .
  • 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 FIGS. 5-8 ) adapted to be mounted to the wall hanging 14 .
  • FIGS. 5 and 6 illustrate a first embodiment of the bracket 58 (referred to as 58 A).
  • the bracket 58 A includes a first side 62 and a second side 66 .
  • the first side 62 includes a T-shaped protrusion 70 located toward one end 74 of the bracket 58 A and is adapted to be received in the track 34 in the horizontal member 26 .
  • the protrusion 70 extends outwardly with respect to the first side 62 .
  • the protrusion 70 includes a base 78 , a first lip 82 , and a second lip 86 .
  • first lip 82 is upwardly directed and the second lip is downwardly directed.
  • bracket 58 A can be flipped when in use and, therefore, the first lip 82 could be downwardly directed and the second lip 86 could be upwardly directed.
  • the first lip 82 and the second lip 86 of the protrusion 70 are generally complementary-shaped with respect to the track 34 , which is adapted to engage the first lip 82 or the second lip 86 .
  • the bracket 58 A may slide along the track 34 .
  • the first side 62 of bracket 58 A 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 58 A to the backside of the wall hanging 14 .
  • the second side 66 of the bracket 58 A is generally flat to correspond with the backside of the wall hanging 14 .
  • the bracket 58 A can be releaseably secured to the backside of a frame or border of the wall hanging 14 .
  • the bracket 58 A 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 .
  • a plurality of brackets 58 A 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 .
  • FIGS. 7 and 8 illustrate a second embodiment of the bracket 58 (referred to as 58 B) adapted to be mounted to the wall hanging 14 .
  • the bracket 58 B includes a first side 90 and a second side 94 .
  • the first side 90 includes an L-shaped protrusion 98 located at an end 102 of the bracket 58 B and is adapted to be received in the track 34 of bracket 22 .
  • the protrusion 98 extends outwardly with respect to the first side 90 .
  • the protrusion 98 includes a base 106 and a downwardly directed lip 110 .
  • the downwardly directed lip 110 of the protrusion 98 is generally complementary-shaped with respect to the track 34 .
  • the lip 110 is adapted to engage the track 34 .
  • the bracket 58 B may slide along the track 34 .
  • 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 58 B to the backside of the wall hanging 14 .
  • the second side 94 of the bracket 58 B is generally flat to correspond with the backside of the wall hanging 14 .
  • the bracket 58 B can be releaseably secured to the backside of a frame or border of the wall hanging 14 .
  • the bracket 58 B can be coupled to the bracket 22 (e.g., the downwardly directed lip 110 engages the track 34 ) to support the wall hanging 14 .
  • a plurality of brackets 58 B 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 include walls having certain dimensional constraints.
  • 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 .
  • FIG. 9 illustrates a plurality of hangers 10 that can support wall hanging 14 .
  • a heavy wall hanging 14 may require more than one bracket 22 secured to more than one wall stud or beam 122 to support the weight.
  • the size of a wall hanging 14 may not permit the use of a wall stud or beam 122 due to the width between the wall studs or beams 122 .
  • the desirable location of the wall hanging 14 on the wall 18 may not permit the use of a wall stud or beam 122 .
  • a plurality of hangers 10 can be utilized to support the wall hanging 14 regardless of the size of the wall hanging 14 .
  • the vertical member 30 is secured to the wall stud or beam 122 and the horizontal member 26 , which extends to the left and/or right of the stud or beam 122 , can receive the bracket 58 A, 58 B. Therefore, the wall hanging 14 can be variously sized and still be coupled to the wall 18 at a desired location regardless of stud or beam 122 location.

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US9521915B1 (en) * 2015-10-27 2016-12-20 Jonathan P Tanger Apparatus for suspending object on a wall
US9585466B2 (en) * 2014-12-18 2017-03-07 Ryan Boylston Wall mountable table and nested hanging apparatus
US9974399B1 (en) * 2016-05-26 2018-05-22 Jonathan P Tanger Art board hanging apparatus
US10047902B2 (en) * 2015-04-13 2018-08-14 Huk TV Mounts L.L.C. Mounting system and method
US20220125223A1 (en) * 2020-10-27 2022-04-28 David E. Willis Picture frame hanger
US20220211194A1 (en) * 2021-01-07 2022-07-07 The Hillman Group, Inc. Apparatus for suspending objects on a wall
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US10047902B2 (en) * 2015-04-13 2018-08-14 Huk TV Mounts L.L.C. Mounting system and method
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US12161240B2 (en) * 2021-01-07 2024-12-10 The Hillman Group, Inc. Apparatus for suspending objects on a wall
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