Mounting bracket and method
OwnerJoel A. Rakowerinventor
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Abstract
A mounting bracket including a base which accommodates more than one fastener. A latch mounted on the base that discourages removal of the fasteners from the base. The latch cooperates with the base to define a capture zone that selectable secures the wire of a picture or like article. The base also includes a catch which may retain the latch from cooperating with the base to capture a wire. The base further includes a marking element which may be used to mark a position on a wall. Methods of mounting and hanging articles also are disclosed.
Claims10
A mounting bracket comprising:
- a base having a top portion, a back portion and a front portion depending from the top portion, the front portion having a free end,
- a first and a second aperture, extending through the front and back portions, which receive a first and a second fastener, respectively,
- a latch having an upper and lower edge, the latch contacting the base front portion and extending past the front portion free end,
- a first pair of side flaps extending from the latch, and said latch having a hole which receives said first fastener.
The mounting bracket according to clam 7, wherein the catch is struck from the base back portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.