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Wall article hanging device

  • US 5,588,629 A
  • Filed: 05/22/1995
  • Issued: 12/31/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/22/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A wall article hanging device for attaching an article to a wall surface comprising:

  • a) an elongated plate having an uppermost and a lower edge;

    b) means extending outwardly from said plate for rigidly attaching said elongated plate to a rear surface of said article; and

    c) at least a pair of spaced prongs integrally formed and extending outwardly from said elongated plate, each said prong having an upper and a lower planar face decreasing in width from said elongated plate to a terminating tip said tip being angled downwardly towards said lower edge such that each said lower planar face forms an acute angle with respect to a transverse section of said elongated plate, said prongs in opposing relationship with said means for rigid attachment and designed for penetration of and attachment to said wall wherein;

    d) said elongated plate has spring qualities and has a bend from a center thereof towards each end, said spring qualities causing said elongated plate to flatten during attachment to said wall and spring back after said attachment to direct said prongs in a direction generally opposite said spring back.

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