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  Item hangerUSPTO Application #: 20070023595Title: Item hanger Abstract: A hanger adapted to support a wall hanging. The hanger includes a first bracket substantially T-shaped and adapted to be mounted to a wall. The T-shaped bracket includes a channel. The hanger also includes a second bracket adapted to be secured to the wall hanging. The second bracket includes a protrusion adapted to engage the channel of the T-shaped bracket. (end of abstract)
Agent: Michael Best & Friedrich LLP - Chicago, IL, US Inventors: Thomas R. Harmsen, John Misiorowski USPTO Applicaton #: 20070023595 - Class: 248227200 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Supports, Brackets, Specially Mounted Or Attached, Bracket Clamped To Mount (i.e., Single Clamp), Including Hook Portion, Horizontal Planar Surface Mount The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070023595. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND [0001] Homes, museums, offices, schools, and other places utilize wall hangings, such as pictures and paintings, for decoration. The wall hangings are typically supported on the wall with a hook and require maneuvering to get the wall hanging level or straight. SUMMARY [0002] In one embodiment, the invention provides a hanger adapted to support a wall hanging on a structure. The hanger includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket includes a horizontal member and a second member. The horizontal member includes a length and a track that extends the length of the horizontal member. The track is defined by a base, a first wall, and a second wall. The second wall has a height that is greater than a height of the first wall. The first bracket is adapted to be secured to the structure. The second bracket is adapted to receive the wall hanging and includes a protrusion adapted to be received by the track. [0003] In another embodiment, the invention provides a hanger adapted to support a wall hanging on a wall. The hanger includes a first fixture and a second fixture. The first fixture includes a horizontal base, a channel in the horizontal base, and an aperture adapted to receive a fastener to secure the first fixture to the wall. The second fixture is adapted to receive the wall hanging and includes a first surface, and a protrusion having a base extending outwardly from the first surface and a lip extending downwardly from the base. The lip is adapted to engage the channel in the horizontal base. [0004] In another embodiment, the invention provides a hanger comprising a T-shaped bracket including a channel. The T-shaped bracket is adapted to be secured to a wall of a building. A second bracket includes a protrusion with a first surface, a base extending outwardly from the first surface, and a lip extending downwardly from the base. The lip is adapted to engage the channel in the T-shaped bracket. [0005] Other aspects of the invention will become apparent by consideration of the detailed description and accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0006] FIG. 1 illustrates a side view of a hanger according to one embodiment of the invention. [0007] FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded view of the hanger of FIG. 1. [0008] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of a bracket of the hanger of FIG. 1. [0009] FIG. 4 illustrates a side view of the bracket of FIG. 3. [0010] FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of a bracket of the hanger of FIG. 1. [0011] FIG. 6 illustrates a side view of the bracket of FIG. 5. [0012] FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of a bracket of the hanger of FIG. 1. [0013] FIG. 8 illustrates a side view of the bracket of FIG. 7. [0014] FIG. 9 illustrates a perspective view of a plurality of hangers of FIG. 1 mounted to wall studs. DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0015] Before any embodiments of the invention are explained in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the following drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. [0016] FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate an exemplary hanger or coupling assembly 10 adapted to support a wall hanging 14 on a wall 18. The coupling assembly 10 enables the wall hanging 14 to be releaseably coupled to the wall 18. It is noted that the coupling assembly 10 can be used to support objects other than wall hangings 14, such as shelves, lighting fixtures, and other items. [0017] The coupling assembly 10 includes a first fixture or bracket 22 adapted to be mounted to the wall 18 as illustrated in FIG. 2. The bracket 22 can be comprised of aluminum, other metal materials, or other rigid materials. In the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4, the bracket 22 includes a generally horizontal member 26 and a generally vertical member 30. It is noted that the bracket 22 can be one of a variety of shapes and does not require the vertical member 30. The vertical member 30 can be integral with the horizontal member 26 or releaseably coupled to the horizontal member 26. [0018] The horizontal member 26 includes at least one track 34. In the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4, the track 34 is open-ended and is in the form of a U-shaped channel that extends along the length of the horizontal member 26. The track 34 includes a base 38 and a first wall 42 and a second wall 46 that extend upwardly from the base 38. The first wall 42 and the second wall 46 each comprise a length, a height, and a width. The length of the first wall 42 and the second wall 46 is generally the same as the length of the horizontal member 26. It is noted that the length of the first wall 42 and/or the second wall 46 can vary from the length of the horizontal member 26. The height of the second wall 46 is greater than the height of the first wall 42. [0019] The bracket 22 may be configured to support a level (such as a bubble level) to assist the user in verifying that the wall hanging 14 will be appropriately situated on the wall 18 when coupled to the wall 18. For example, the level can be positioned and supported on the first wall 42 of the horizontal member 26. Alternatively, the bracket 22 can include a level embedded or mounted in the horizontal member 26 and/or the vertical member 30. [0020] The vertical member 30 includes a plurality of apertures 50. Each aperture 50 is adapted to receive a fastener 54 such as a screw, a bolt, or a nail. The fastener 54 is inserted through the aperture 50 and secures the bracket 22 to the wall 18. Continue reading... Full patent description for Item hanger Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Item hanger patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Item hanger or other areas of interest. ### Previous Patent Application: Vacuum fixer Next Patent Application: Toy retrieval apparatus Industry Class: Supports ### FreshPatents.com Support Thank you for viewing the Item hanger patent info. 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