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Picture hanging device having a protective cap

US8820696B1 · kind B1 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 31, 2013
Grant dateSep 2, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 31, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47G1/20
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention provides methods and systems for a picture hanging device for mounting a picture to a retention member engaged to a wall that includes a tube having a top portion and a bottom portion, the bottom portion of the tube is designed to receive a retention member mounted to a wall, the top portion of the tube extends into the air for correctly aligning the picture on the retention member and contains a protective cap, whereby a hanging mechanism engaged to the picture is positioned about the tube and is slid down the tube for engagement to the retention member and the tube is positioned within the center of the picture for correctly aligning the picture on the retention member.

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