A47G1/1606

Methods and Apparatus for Non-Destructive Adhesive Devices
20240099483 · 2024-03-28 ·

A Non-Destructive Adhesive Device (NDAD) comprising a first end-user graspable tab, coupled to a first area of elastomeric material, coupled to an inelastic area, coupled to a second area of elastomeric material, coupled to a second end-user graspable tab, wherein the first and second areas of elastomeric material are adhesive on both sides, but the first side of the inelastic area is not adhesive. Wherein the second side of the NDAD is attached to an object, and the first side is attached to a wall. Wherein the first object is a mounting plate, for attaching various types of second objects to the wall. Wherein the first area of elastomeric material, the inelastic area, and the second area of elastomeric material are configured to place as much adhesive area as possible, on both sides of the NDAD, as close as possible to the topmost edge of the mounting plate.

System for framing and displaying photographs
11889934 · 2024-02-06 ·

The present disclosure relates to a system (100) for framing and displaying photographs comprising at least one frame backing (10) for receiving at least one photograph; at least one fastening mechanism (18) comprising at least one couple fastener (18) for affixing the frame backing (10) to the mounting surface (12); at least one marking tool (20) adapted to create at least one marking on the mounting surface (12); and at least one frame bracket (22) adapted to reversibly plug into the side walls of said frame backing (10), wherein the number of apertures and the number of receptacles on the frame backing exactly match the number of couple fasteners. The system further comprises at least one positioning tool (24) and at least one sticky marker (26).

APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING DECOR
20190343243 · 2019-11-14 ·

The present invention discloses a versatile design system which has a base board, a face board, each board having a surface with at least one integrated securing mechanism. The securing mechanisms are made up an opposing end and a receiving end. Such securing mechanisms has either snap sockets, snap studs or alternate snap together mechanisms. The base board or surface may act as a wallboard wherein a plurality of face board attachments can easily be attached and removed without the use of tools, glue or other permanent bonding method. The present invention allows for a variety of components both decorative and functional with integrated snap studs or snap sockets or alternate snap together mechanisms.

Mounting Assembly for Interchanging Decorative Pieces
20190343303 · 2019-11-14 ·

Systems and methods for a mounting assembly in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment a mounting assembly includes a first mounting piece having a base portion and a first protruding portion. The embodiment may further include an interchangeable mounting piece having a second protruding portion such that the interchangeable mounting piece is configured slide inside the first protruding portion of the first mounting piece. The embodiment may further include pin member may be configured to be inserted in the first pair of apertures and the second pair of apertures when the first mounting piece and the interchangeable mounting piece are in a mated position. The embodiment may further include a second interchangeable mounting piece configured to be replaceable with the interchangeable mounting piece.

Wall hanging decorative assembly having a flexible strip with removable adhesive and a non-adhesive gap
11950715 · 2024-04-09 · ·

A decorative object assembly for attachment to a vertical surface includes a substantially planar decorative block defining an upper edge and a lower edge. A flexible planar strip is made of a thermoplastic polymer, and defines an upper edge parallel to the upper edge of the block, a lower edge parallel to the lower edge of the block, and a vertical direction between the upper and lower edges. A first layer of adhesive extends vertically downward from the upper edge of the strip, for releasable attachment to the vertical surface. An attachment mechanism for attachment to the decorative block is configured on a lower vertical section of the planar strip. A gap section of the strip is vertically located between the first layer of adhesive and the lower vertical section, on which no adhesive is adhered.

Bracket for use with wall objects

A bracket is engageable with an object to position the object relative to a support structure. The bracket has a body having at least one peripheral wall defining a wall surface. The body has a flange extending outwardly from the wall surface of the at least one peripheral wall and has an outer surface and an opposed inner surface. The flange is insertable into a channel of the object to engage the bracket with the object. The flange has at least one resilient member extending away from at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the flange. The at least one resilient member is resiliently displaceable toward said surface of the flange upon the flange being inserted into the channel to abut the at least one resilient member against a surface of the channel. The bracket also has a position element extending outwardly from the body.

Frame fastening assembly, frame assembly and method of mounting a frame
10437390 · 2019-10-08 · ·

A frame assembly is disclosed, which is mounted on an object surface. The frame assembly includes a frame and at least a frame fastening assembly. The frame fastening assembly includes a first fastening member, a second fastening member and an anti-skid member. The first fastening member has a first magnetic element and an adhered surface, and the adhered surface adheres on the object surface. The second fastening member has a second magnetic element, a supporting portion and a fastening portion, the second magnetic element magnetic attracts the first magnetic element, the supporting portion bears the frame and the fastening portion covers parts lateral surface of the frame. The anti-skid member is disposed on a surface of the second fastening member, wherein the surface is opposite to the fastening portion.

MULTI-POSITION MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR WALL PANELS AND HANGINGS
20190284801 · 2019-09-19 ·

A multi-position mounting system is provided for securing a wall panel or hanging to a vertical wall, the wall panel or hanging having a front surface facing away from the wall, a back surface opposite the front, and one or more side surfaces connecting the front and back surfaces. In one embodiment, the multi-position mounting system includes a notch disposed in the back surface of the wall panel, the notch having at least three edges, each edge defining a separate sidewall surface. The notch is configured to secure to a bracket affixed to the vertical wall, the bracket configured to separately mate with each sidewall surface of the notch, wherein mating the bracket with an adjacent sidewall surface of the notch slightly rotates the wall panel with respect to the vertical wall.

ROTATABLE PICTURE FRAME CROSS
20190269262 · 2019-09-05 ·

The present disclosure relates generally to picture frames and picture cabinets, and more specifically to rotatable picture frames and picture cabinets. In some embodiments, the picture frame may be easily rotatable between a landscape display and a portrait display via a set of recesses that correspond to a set of protrusions on a hanging mount. The picture frame may also support a varying number of photographs in a varying number of picture support compartments while also allowing the picture frame to be accessible while said picture frame is mounted on a planar surface such as a wall.

Hanger system
10400949 · 2019-09-03 ·

A hanger system has a mount and a removable insert. The mount is formed from a single material and has mounting apertures to affix the mount to a wall or other vertical surface. The mount has a pocket to receive a keystone portion of the insert. The insert is formed from a single material and has an aperture extending therethrough that allows a separate device or component to be affixed. The insert mates to the mount when the keystone portion of the insert is received by a keystone pocket in the mount. The mount has tapered surfaces that contact complimentary tapered surfaces on the keystone portion of the insert. The user installs the mount to the surface with fasteners in the mounting apertures. The insert is mated to the mount by placing the keystone portion in the keystone pocket.