Mounting devices
First Claim
1. A support device comprising expander and support portions, the expander portion comprising a first and a second wedge member, each wedge member comprising a base, a side, an incline, and forward and rearward faces, wherein said wedge members are adapted to slidably engage with one another, the support portion attached to the expander portion, and comprising a support member.
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Abstract
Support devices are provided which are adapted for releasably mounting items on structures, such as structures constructed of brick, stone, concrete or cinder block, or other comparable materials. The devices comprise expander and support portions, the expander portion comprising two inter-fitting wedge members which slidably and adjustably engage with each other for adjustable insertion and fixation within the gaps, such as mortar joints between bricks, stones or blocks. The support portion removably attaches to the expander portion, and supports items with support members in the form of hooks, clips, pegs, and the like.
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20 Claims
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1. A support device comprising expander and support portions,
the expander portion comprising a first and a second wedge member, each wedge member comprising a base, a side, an incline, and forward and rearward faces, wherein said wedge members are adapted to slidably engage with one another, the support portion attached to the expander portion, and comprising a support member.
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4. A support device comprising expander and support portions,
the expander portion comprising a first and a second wedge member, each wedge member comprising a base, a side, an incline, and forward and rearward faces, said first wedge member comprising a means for slidably engaging with said second wedge member, and said second wedge member comprising a means for slidably receiving said first wedge member; the support portion attached to the expander portion, and comprising a support member. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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17. A support device comprising expander and support portions,
the expander portion comprising a first and a second wedge member, each wedge member comprising a base, a side, an incline, and forward and rearward faces, said first wedge member comprising a ridge disposed along the length of the incline, said second wedge member comprising a recess disposed along the length of the incline, wherein the recess of said second wedge member is adapted to slidably receive the ridge of said first wedge member, said second wedge member further comprising a retainer for interfitting with the support portion; the support portion comprising a member interfitting with the expander portion, and a support member. - View Dependent Claims (18, 20)
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19. The support device according to claim 19, wherein the at least one mechanical stop is disposed within an aperture, and wherein the support portion member that interfits with the expander portion comprises at least one tab which engages with the at least one mechanical stop.
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