US 4,220,309 A · Method and apparatus for positioning hanging devices on a wall

Abstract

For use with a frame to be hung on a wall by one or more attachment devices on the frame each engaging a hanging device on the wall, a method and apparatus for positioning one or more hanging devices on the wall is provided which includes an elongated body having a tab for engaging the attachment device. The body is generally flat and arranged to be releasably secured to the frame on one side, and after the frame has been located at a desired position on the wall, the opposite side of the body can be releasably secured to the wall. A portion of the body is arranged to identify a point on the wall where each hanging device is to be located in order that the frame will hang in the desired position.

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Dependent claims

An apparatus for positioning a hanging device on a supporting surface in a position to hang a frame at a desired location on said supporting surface, said apparatus comprising:

a generally flat elongated body having an obverse and a reverse side;
means on said body for aligning said body with respect to an attachment device on said frame;
means on said obverse side for securing said body to said frame;
means on said reverse side for securing said body to said supporting surface;
and
means on said body for identifying a position on said supporting surface at which said hanging device is to be located for engaging said attachment device on said frame, and thereby hanging said frame at said desired location.

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Method and apparatus for positioning hanging devices on a wall

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Method and apparatus for positioning hanging devices on a wall

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Abstract

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