Wall mounting device and methods of making and using the same
OwnerAndrew J. Robersoninventor
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Abstract
The invention is a device (e.g., frame, mirror, picture) that can be easily and efficiently hung on a wall or other support surface. Specifically, the device includes a grid positioned on a rear face of the device, closest to the support surface. The device includes a front face that can include a visual element (e.g., a reflective surface, a painting, a poster, display of many types of images, such as artwork, photo prints, posters, etc.) surrounded by a frame that extends about the circumference of the device. A rear face of the device includes the grid that enables the device to be quickly and easily positioned at a desired location on the support surface. Advantageously, the grid enables a user to position and hang the device from a single point on the support surface if desired.
Claims20
A hanging device comprising:
- a front face and an opposed rear face, wherein the rear face is configured as a grid that spans the entire rear face of the device;
- a frame at least partially surrounding and attached to the front and rear faces;
- wherein the grid defines a plurality of at least 10 apertures of substantially the same size that, with exception to the outer edge are uniformly distributed about the entire rear face of the device towards the front face;
- wherein the plurality of apertures extend toward the front face but do not extend through the front face;
- and wherein the front face is configured to be removed and replaced as desired by a user.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.