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US6439520B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 7, 2000
Grant dateAug 27, 2002
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47G1/22
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A mounting device for attaching an object to a surface comprising: a base, the base having a first face and a second face opposite to the first face, the first face secured to the object to be attached; a hinge including two portions, a first portion of the hinge fixedly connected to the second face of the base and a second portion pivotally connected to the first portion; at least one spike for penetrating the surface, the spike fixedly connected to the second portion of the hinge and for pivoting with the second portion of the hinge from a first position to a second position, wherein in the first position the spike lies substantially parallel to the second face of the base and wherein in the second position the spike forms an angle not greater than 90° with the second face of the base; and a detent attached to the base for locking the spike and the second portion of the hinge in the second position.

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