Adaptable mounting system for phonograph records and/or various planar objects
AssigneeBrian Borra
InventorBrian Martin Borra
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Abstract
In accordance with one embodiment, I presently contemplate a cruciform support base (20), semi-circular dial (10), and concentric semi-circular brace (16) that work together to support the corner of a record and/or planar article. The dial (10) and brace (16) are fastened to the support base (20) and machined in such a way that they form a simple, economical, and adaptable mechanical unit (24). Once paired with a minimum number of units, and mounted to a wall, they cooperate to display any number of records, planar articles, and/or combination thereof in an attractive, tight, grid-like configuration. Furthermore, the design of this system also allows for any one record and/or planar article to be easily retrieved or stored with the swipe of a finger.
Claims8
1) An adaptable mounting system for various planar objects, comprising:
- a) a plurality of base elements for fixation to a wall surface and having recesses for support of a plurality of planar articles,
- b) a plurality of approximately semi-circular static holding members fixed to the base elements and covering the recesses for securing the corners of said planar articles,
- c) a plurality of approximately semi-circular dynamic holding members covering the recesses of the base element for securing the corners of said planar articles,
- d) wherein said base element, said static holding member, and said dynamic holding members have weakening lines, so that said base element and holding members may be divided into one of a number of sections, and
- e) a means for joining said dynamic holding member to said base element,
- f) wherein said dynamic holding members are pivotally mounted about said base elements thereby effectively locking or unlocking the corners of said planar articles, and
- g) whereby a plurality of said planar articles can be retrieved or secured when the plurality of base elements are arranged adjointly on said wall surface.
5) (canceled)
8) (canceled)
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.