MOUNTING DEVICE TO SECURELY HANG A WIDE RANGE OF OBJECTS TO A WALL

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mounting device to securely hang objects to the wall. The mounting device has a support member and a hook portion. The support member has a plurality of nipple members through which a plurality of nail members can be driven into the wall. The nipple members are positioned on an angle to support and offset the weight of heavier objects. The support member also has apertures in a V-shaped configuration. The user can hammer larger screws through the apertures for securing the support member onto denser walls. The mounting device also has a hang member. The hang member has smaller apertures and a large opening. The smaller apertures are used to secure the hang member onto the object to be hung itself. The large opening couples the hang member to the hook portion, allowing the mounting device to securely hang the object to the wall.

Claims

1. A mounting device to securely hang an object to a wall, wherein the mounting device comprises: a support member provided with a hook portion, wherein the support member comprises a plurality of nipple members at an angled position, wherein the angled position of each of the nipple members on the support member facilitates an angular penetration of a plurality of nail members through the plurality of nipple members respectively onto the wall to offset the weight of the object to be hung with a reversely proportional upward pressure; and a hang member comprising a head portion and a handle portion, wherein the head portion comprises a large opening to couple with the hook portion of the support member, wherein the handle portion comprises smaller apertures to affix the object to the hang member by driving screws through each of the smaller apertures.

2. The mounting device of claim 1, wherein at least two nail members on an upper portion of the support member are parallel to each other upon the angular penetration through the at least nipple members at a vertical orientation to secure the support member to the wall.

3. The mounting device of claim 1, wherein at least two nail members on a lower portion of the support member are in a crossing relation to each other upon the angular penetration through the at least two nipple members at a horizontal orientation to lock the support member with the wall.

4. The mounting device of claim 1, wherein a plurality of apertures are provided in a center portion of the support member, wherein the plurality of apertures are provided in a V-shaped orientation and configured to accommodate larger-sized screws to facilitate affixing the support member on a denser wall.

5. The mounting device of claim 1, wherein the hook portion comprises a square-shaped bottom, wherein the hook portion comprises a first nipple member and a second nipple member.

6. The mounting device of claim 5, wherein the first nipple member facilitates a first nail member to penetrate at a particular angle vertically and the second nipple member facilitates a second nail member to penetrate horizontally at a side angular orientation.

7. The mounting device of claim 1, wherein the mounting device comprises two hang members for hanging flat objects.

8. The mounting device of claim 1, wherein the support member is made of nylon material using an injected mold process, wherein the hang member is made of steel coated with black powder.

9. A mounting device to securely hang an object to a wall, wherein the mounting device comprises: a support member provided with a hook portion, wherein the support member comprises a plurality of nipple members provided in corners of an upper portion and a lower portion of the support member at an angled position, wherein the angled position of each of the nipple members on the support member facilitates an angular penetration of a plurality of nail members through the plurality of nipple members respectively onto the wall to offset the weight of the object to be hung with a reversely proportional upward pressure and a plurality of apertures provided in a center portion of the support member; and a hang member comprising a head portion and a handle portion, wherein the head portion comprises a large opening to couple with the hook portion of the support member, wherein the handle portion comprises smaller apertures to affix the object to the hang member by driving screws through each of the smaller apertures.

10. The mounting device of claim 9, wherein at least two nail members on the upper portion of the support member are parallel to each other upon the angular penetration through the at least nipple members at a vertical orientation to secure the support member to the wall.

11. The mounting device of claim 9, wherein at least two nail members on the lower portion of the support member are in a crossing relation to each other upon the angular penetration through the at least two nipple members at a horizontal orientation to lock the support member with the wall.

12. The mounting device of claim 9, wherein the plurality of apertures are provided in a V-shaped orientation and configured to accommodate larger-sized screws to facilitate affixing the support member on a denser wall.

13. The mounting device of claim 9, wherein the hook portion comprises a square-shaped bottom, wherein the hook portion comprises a first nipple member and a second nipple member.

14. The mounting device of claim 13, wherein the first nipple member facilitates a first nail member to penetrate at a particular angle vertically and the second nipple member facilitates a second nail member to penetrate horizontally at a side angular orientation.

15. The mounting device of claim 9, wherein the mounting device comprises two hang members for hanging flat objects.

16. The mounting device of claim 9, wherein the support member is made of nylon material using an injected mold process, wherein the hang member is made of steel coated with black powder.

17. A method for mounting an object securely on a wall, wherein the method comprises: providing a mounting device comprising a support member with a hook portion and a hang member comprising a head portion and a handle portion, wherein the support member comprises a plurality of nipple members provided in corners of an upper portion and a lower portion of the support member at an angled position and a plurality of apertures provided in a center portion of the support member, wherein the head portion of the hang member comprises a large opening and the handle portion of the hang member comprises smaller apertures; positioning a back portion of the support member adjacent to the wall; penetrating a plurality of nail members through the plurality of nipple members respectively at an angle onto the wall, wherein the angled penetration of the plurality of nail members through the plurality of nipple members offset the weight of the object to be hung with a reversely proportional upward pressure; affixing the object to the hang member by driving screws through each of the smaller apertures disposed on the handle portion of the hang member; and coupling the hang member affixed with the object with the hook portion of the support member through the large opening provided on the head portion to securely mount the object on the wall.

18. The method of claim 17, wherein at least two nail members on the upper portion of the support member are parallel to each other upon the angular penetration through the at least nipple members at a vertical orientation to secure the support member to the wall.

19. The method of claim 17, wherein at least two nail members on the lower portion of the support member are in a crossing relation to each other upon the angular penetration through the at least two nipple members at a horizontal orientation to lock the support member with the wall.

20. The method of claim 17, wherein the plurality of apertures are provided in a V-shaped orientation and configured to accommodate larger-sized screws to facilitate affixing the support member on a denser wall.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] A clear understanding of the key features of the invention summarized above may be had by reference to the appended drawings, which illustrate the method and system of the invention, although it will be understood that such drawings depict preferred embodiments of the invention and, therefore, are not to be considered as limiting its scope with regard to other embodiments which the invention is capable of contemplating. Accordingly:

[0026] FIG. 1-FIG. 1 illustrates a mounting device to securely hang a wide range of objects on a wall according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0027] FIG. 2-FIG. 2 illustrates the back view of the mounting device of FIG. 1 according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0028] FIG. 3-FIG. 3 illustrates the side view of the mounting device of FIG. 1 according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0029] FIG. 4-FIG. 4 illustrates the mounting device of FIG. 1 without the hang member according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0030] FIG. 5-FIG. 5 illustrates the front view of the mounting device of FIG. 1 without the hang member according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0031] FIG. 6-FIG. 6 illustrates the back view of the mounting device of FIG. 1 without the hang member according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0032] FIG. 7-FIG. 7 illustrates a side view of the mounting device of FIG. 1 without the hang member according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0033] FIG. 8-FIG. 8 illustrates the bottom view of the mounting device of FIG. 1 without the hang member according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0034] FIG. 9-FIG. 9 illustrates the hook portion of the mounting device of FIG. 1 according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0035] FIGS. 10A-C-FIGS. 10A-C illustrate a method for mounting an object securely on a wall using a mounting device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0036] Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the several views of the drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0037] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the term and/or includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. As used herein, the singular forms a, an, and the are intended to include the plural forms as well as the singular forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms comprises and/or comprising, when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.

[0038] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one having ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. It will be further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and the present disclosure and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.

[0039] In describing the invention, it will be understood that a number of techniques and steps are disclosed. Each of these has individual benefit and each can also be used in conjunction with one or more, or in some cases all, of the other disclosed techniques. Accordingly, for the sake of clarity, this description will refrain from repeating every possible combination of the individual steps in an unnecessary fashion.

[0040] Nevertheless, the specification and claims should be read with the understanding that such combinations are entirely within the scope of the invention and the claims. A mounting device to securely hang a wide range of objects to a wall is discussed herein. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. It will be evident, however, to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details.

[0041] The present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments illustrated by the figures or description below. The present invention will now be described by referencing the appended figures representing preferred embodiments.

[0042] FIG. 1 illustrates a mounting device to securely hang a wide range of objects on a wall according to various embodiments of the present invention. The mounting device 100 includes a support member 102, a hook portion 104, a hang member 106, a plurality of nipple members 108A-D, a plurality of apertures 110A-C, a plurality of nail members 112A-D, a large opening 114, and two small apertures 116A-B.

[0043] FIG. 1 also illustrates the plurality of nipple members 108A-D are structured to allow the plurality of nail members 112A-D to penetrate through the plurality of nipple members 108A-D onto the wall at a desired angle. The angled position of each of the nipple members 108A-D on the support member 102 causes an angular penetration of the plurality of nail members 112A-D through the nipple members 108A-D onto the wall. This angular penetration of the plurality of nail members 112A-D or toenailing of the plurality of nail members 112A-D into the wall allows for stronger support. The angular penetration of the plurality of nail members 112A-D through the nipple members 108A-D causes the mounting device 100 to offset the weight of the object to be hung with a reversely proportional upward pressure caused by the angular position of the plurality of nail members 112A-D driven into the wall.

[0044] FIG. 1 further illustrates two nail members 112A and 112C penetrate the support member 102 at the upper portion through the nipple members 108A and 108C respectively at a particular angle vertically to secure the support member 102 and another two nail members 112B and 112D penetrate the support member 102 at the bottom portion through the nipple members 108B and 108D horizontally in a side angular orientation to lock the support member 102 in place facilitating the user to remove the object from the wall securely without the support member 102 moving upwards. The two nail members 112A and 112C on the upper portion of the support member 102 are parallel to each other upon the angular penetration through the nipple members 108A and 108C at a vertical orientation. The two nail members 112B and 112D on the lower portion of the support member 102 are in a crossing relation to each other upon the angular penetration through the nipple members 108B and 108D at a horizontal orientation.

[0045] FIG. 1 also illustrates the support member 102 has a plurality of apertures 110A-C. The plurality of apertures 110A-C are oriented in a V-shaped orientation on the support member 102. The plurality of apertures 110A-C are structured to accommodate larger sized screws. The larger sized screws may be used as an alternative when objects need to be hung on a much denser wall made of a material such as concrete. Once hammered through the plurality of apertures 110A-C, the larger sized screws secure the support member 102 to a denser surface, wherein other normal or thinner sized nails cannot readily penetrate. The plurality of apertures 110A-C allows the user to use larger screws for denser walls by hammering the larger screws through the plurality of apertures 110A-C to securely affix the support member 102 to a denser wall as opposed to a dry wall or other easily penetrable wall. The support member 102 holds the hook portion 104 which has an angled edge similar to a fishhook. The hook portion 104 includes a square-shaped bottom to accommodate the higher weight of the objects to be hung. The hook portion 104 does not allow the object to be able to come in and out easily unless the user lifts the object towards themself and pushes toward the hook portion 104 in order to maneuver the object away.

[0046] FIG. 1 further illustrates the hang member 106 has an angular orientation that allows the hang member 106 to affix itself directly to the object to be hung as well as couple the hang member 106 to the support member 102. The user can affix the object to the hang member 106 by driving a screw through each of the smaller apertures 116A-B disposed on a handle portion of the hang member 106. In order to affix the hang member 106 to the object, the user drives a screw through at least one of the smaller apertures 116A-B found on the handle portion of the hang member 106 as well as the aperture found on the object. This allows for the coupling of the hang member 106 to the object itself. The large opening 114 disposed on a head portion of the hang member 106 couples with a hook portion 104 when the user latches the large opening 114 of the hang member 106 onto the hook portion 104. The large opening 114 of the hang member 106 is connected to the hook portion 104 to effectively secure and hang the object to the wall. The base of the support member 102 is designed in a matter that makes the item much stronger, thicker, and heavier to allow pressure. The support member 102 is made out of nylon material using an injected mold process. The hang member 106 is made out of steel coated with black powder. In some embodiments, the mounting device 100 includes two hang members for flat objects same as another hang member except the item is flat instead of angled. The hang member 106 may be also made at a wide angle to be able to be inserted securely into the support member 102.

[0047] FIG. 2 illustrates the back view of the mounting device of FIG. 1 according to various embodiments of the present invention. The back view 200 includes the support member 102, the hook portion 104, the hang member 106, the plurality of apertures 110A-C, the plurality of nail members 112A-D, the large opening 114, and two small apertures 116A-B. The functioning of the components has been described above.

[0048] FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of the mounting device of FIG. 1 according to various embodiments of the present invention. The side view 300 includes the support member 102, the hook portion 104, the hang member 106, the plurality of nipple members 108A, 108C, and 108D. and the plurality of nail members 112A-D. The functioning of the components has been described above.

[0049] FIG. 4 illustrates the mounting device of FIG. 1 without the hang member according to various embodiments of the present invention. The mounting device without the hang member 400 includes the support member 102, the hook portion 104, the plurality of nipple members 108A-D, the plurality of apertures 110A-C and the plurality of nail members 112A-D. The functioning of the components has been described above.

[0050] FIG. 5 illustrates the front view of the mounting device of FIG. 1 without the hang member according to various embodiments of the present invention. The front view 500 of the mounting device without the hang member includes the support member 102, the hook portion 104, the plurality of nipple members 108A-D, the plurality of apertures 110A-C and the plurality of nail members 112A-D. The functioning of the components has been described above.

[0051] FIG. 6 illustrates the back view of the mounting device of FIG. 1 without the hang member according to various embodiments of the present invention. The back view 600 of the mounting device without the hang member includes the support member 102, the hook portion 104, the plurality of apertures 110A-C and the plurality of nail members 112A-D. The functioning of the components has been described above.

[0052] FIG. 7 illustrates a side view of the mounting device of FIG. 1 without the hang member according to various embodiments of the present invention. The side view 700 of the mounting device without the hang member includes the support member 102, the hook portion 104, the plurality of nipple members 108A-D, the plurality of apertures 110A-C and the plurality of nail members 112A-D. The functioning of the components has been described above.

[0053] FIG. 8 illustrates the bottom view of the mounting device of FIG. 1 without the hang member according to various embodiments of the present invention. The bottom view 800 of the mounting device without the hang member includes the support member 102, the hook portion 104, the plurality of nipple members 108A-D, the plurality of apertures 110A and 110B and the plurality of nail members 112A-D. The functioning of the components has been described above.

[0054] FIG. 9 illustrates the hook portion of the mounting device of FIG. 1 according to various embodiments of the present invention. The hook portion 104 includes a square-shaped bottom. The square-shaped bottom of the hook portion 104 helps to accommodate the higher weight of the objects to be hung. The hook portion 104 includes a first nipple member 902 and a second nipple member 904. The first nipple member 902 facilitates a first nail member 906 to penetrate at a particular angle vertically and the second nipple member 904 facilitates a second nail member 908 to penetrate horizontally at a side angular orientation.

[0055] FIGS. 10A-C illustrate a method for mounting an object securely on a wall using a mounting device according to various embodiments of the present invention. At a step 1002, the method includes providing a mounting device comprising a support member with a hook portion and a hang member comprising a head portion and a handle portion. The support member comprises a plurality of nipple members provided in corners of an upper portion and a lower portion of the support member at an angled position and a plurality of apertures provided in a center portion of the support member. The head portion of the hang member comprises a large opening and the handle portion of the hang member comprises smaller apertures. At a step 1004, the method includes positioning a back portion of the support member adjacent to the wall. At a step 1006, the method includes penetrating a plurality of nail members through the plurality of nipple members respectively at an angle onto the wall. The angled penetration of the plurality of nail members through the plurality of nipple members offset the weight of the object to be hung with a reversely proportional upward pressure. At a step 1008, the method includes affixing the object to the hang member by driving screws through each of the smaller apertures disposed on the handle portion of the hang member. At a step 1010, the method includes coupling the hang member affixed with the object with the hook portion of the support member through the large opening provided on the head portion to securely mount the object on the wall.

[0056] While the present invention has been described in terms of particular embodiments and applications, in both summarized and detailed forms, it is not intended that these descriptions in any way limit its scope to any such embodiments and applications. It will be understood that many substitutions, changes and variations in the described embodiments, applications and details of the method and system illustrated herein and of their operation can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of this invention.