The present disclosure generally relates to adhesive mounting assemblies that are capable of attaching or adhering to a surface and that can be removed from the surface without causing damage to the surface. In some embodiments, the mounting assemblies are peeled off the surface. The present disclosure generally relates to adhesive articles including a mounting device. The adhesive articles have one or more adhesive areas (which can be part of one continuous adhesive area) exhibiting adhesive properties and one or more non-adhesive areas that lack significant adhesive properties. At least one of the non-adhesive areas is located in an area and/or has a size, shape, and/or geometry that lowers and/or controls at least one of the average peel force and/or the peak peel force of the adhesive article such that the peel force of the adhesive article does not exceed the threshold for causing damage to the surface from which the adhesive article is peeled. In some embodiments, at least one non-adhesive area is adjacent to or aligned with the mounting device on either the same major surface of a backing or on the opposing surface of the backing.

A connector for coupling an object to a substrate has a first flexible member coupled with a second flexible member. The first and second flexible members have corresponding first and second upper regions, and first and second lower region that define first and second intermediate regions. The first upper region is coupled with the second upper region, while the first lower region is coupled with the second lower region. Through this coupling, the first intermediate region is movable relative to the second intermediate region. To minimize damage to the substrate during removal, the first and second flexible members are configured so that application of a normal force, when coupled with the substrate, causes at least the first upper region to form a critical angle sufficient to peel the connector from the substrate. The normal force is generally normal to and in a direction away from the substrate.

Wall anchors and assemblies of the present disclosure include a plate, one more prongs, and a load bearing structure. The prongs are typically integral with a side edge of the plate and are typically curved in an upward towards the top edge of the plate.

A mounting system for fastening an accessory item such as a shelf to a wall. The system in one embodiment includes a force-distributing mounting element positioned against the wall and between the item and the wall. The mounting element creates a gap between the item and wall. A cover secured to the item by a fastener is configured to at least partially cover the mounting element, gap, and an upper edge of the item to create an esthetically pleasing appearance. The fastener may extend completely through the cover, item, and mounting element and into the wall to mount the assembly thereto. In some implementations, the mounting element and cover may be omitted and the accessory item may be fastened directly to the wall, which may be hollow or solid. In one configuration, the item may be a cantilevered perimeter frame to which the accessory item is mounted.

A graphic display system includes a stand for supporting a display panel in a freestanding, upright position. The stand includes a ground engaging bottom surface, and a sidewall extending upwardly from the ground engaging surface. The sidewall includes a front surface, a rear surface opposite the front surface, and a thickness defined between the front and rear surfaces. The front surface of the sidewall defines a central channel extending perpendicular to the ground engaging surface, and a channel retention element is positioned within the central channel, such that the central channel and the channel retention element cooperate to receive and retain the display panel to hold the display panel in the upright position. The channel retention element may include a spring, an adhesive, or a combination thereof.

A graphic display system includes a stand for supporting a display panel in a freestanding, upright position. The stand includes a ground engaging bottom surface, and a sidewall extending upwardly from the ground engaging surface. The sidewall includes a front surface, a rear surface opposite the front surface, and a thickness defined between the front and rear surfaces. The front surface of the sidewall defines a central channel extending perpendicular to the ground engaging surface, and a channel retention element is positioned within the central channel, such that the central channel and the channel retention element cooperate to receive and retain the display panel to hold the display panel in the upright position. The channel retention element may include a spring, an adhesive, or a combination thereof.

In an example, an apparatus for mounting hardware to an object includes: a base member having an attachment surface to be attached to the object, base member magnets, and a base breakaway connection surface; a hardware support having a hardware support surface to receive the hardware, hardware support magnets, and a support breakaway connection surface to be magnetically coupled with the base breakaway connection surface, by magnetic attraction between the base member magnets and the hardware support magnets, to form a magnetic connection having a preset magnetic breakaway strength to maintain the magnetic connection and allow the hardware support and the base member to be separated by a force greater than the preset magnetic breakaway strength; and a fastener to fasten the hardware to the hardware support, the fastener keeping the hardware and the hardware support fastened together under a force sufficiently large to separate the magnetic connection.

Elastomeric holders in the form of toiletry holders, mirrors holders, shower caddies and make-up holders are provided. The holders comprise a body, having a substantially planar rear surface, configured to releasably adhere to a vertical surface without the use of adhesives, and a retainer, for retaining an item and formed at least in part by the body, such that a front surface of the body forms a peripheral edge around the retainer.

An interlocking fastening device includes two solid interlocking forms that can be quickly and easily locked when placed together. The two forms are held together by tension forces and resist these same tension forces to create a locking mechanism. Each interlocking form is made up of rigid three-dimensional wave formations that taper upwardly at an acute angle from a guide plate. When bringing the two rigid interlocking forms together they self-align to provide a rigid, strong, low-profile, thin, low-wear, locking, mechanism.

The present disclosure provides several anchor assemblies for hanging or otherwise securing an object to a wall, particularly those with wallboards including gypsum. The assemblies include a frame and an insert that cooperate to provide a mounting surface. At least one of the frame and insert include one or more prongs for penetrating wallboard. The anchor can be secured to and removed from the wall with relative ease, while causing minimal damage to any punctured wallboard.