US20020125398A1

US20020125398A1 - Multi-loop hanging system

Info

Publication number: US20020125398A1
Application number: US09/802,006
Authority: US
Inventors: Robert Lemire
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2001-03-09
Filing date: 2001-03-09
Publication date: 2002-09-12

Abstract

This invention deals with a system of hanging pictures onto a wall with a number of interconnected cord loops. The loops go over supports affixed to a wall and hold the picture in a stable and level position. The interconnection of the loops provides precise leveling. The system also allows for the hanging of pictures from the bottom of the frame. The forces on the corner fasteners are removed by this method.

The system also has the ability to position the picture in both the vertical and horizontal directions by simply turning a screw. The screws move hooks that alter the position of the cord and provides the changes in position.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention concerns a hanging system for hanging pictures, mirrors and other objects so that they are level and can easily be repositioned. Many hanging systems are difficult to use because it is impossible to predict where the picture will actually be before hanging it on the wall. These systems also require the accurate placement of the hook on the wall. If it turns out that the picture has to be moved it is very difficult to determine what has to be done to achieve the desired amount of movement.

This hanging system uses two or more loops in a single cord that is attached to the frame. The multiple loops eliminate the need to know where the center of gravity is for the picture. Leveling is accomplished by adjusting the loops while the picture is on the hooks. As one loop gets shorter the other loop gets longer.

Repositioning the picture is a matter of shortening or lengthening the cord, or moving a connection on the frame of the picture. Because of the use of loops, the amount of change in picture height for a double loop system is ¼ ^ththe change in cord length. There are several methods for changing the length of the cord loops and repositioning the cord holders.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Hanging pictures with a single wire or cord is the traditional method used for hanging a picture onto a wall. The use of a single hook on the wall will have the picture balanced on this hook so that the center of gravity of the picture is in the middle of the hook. It is almost impossible to determine where the center of gravity of a picture is before hanging it on a hook. Most people assume that the middle of the picture is where the hook should be placed on the wall. Unfortunately, this point rarely corresponds to the center of gravity and the picture hangs away from the desired location.

This system uses a multiple loop cord that is free to slide between the two ends of the cord. This allows the loops to become adjusted to the exact position where the picture is level and supported by the hooks. Having multiple loops also holds the picture so that it is stable and doesn't change position due to vibrations or incidental contact.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This system uses a continuous cord that is fixed in position on each side of the picture frame. The cord goes through cord holders so that it forms a loop on each side of the picture frame. These loops are then used to go over hanging devices affixed to a wall, thereby supporting the picture. The loops are easily adjusted while on the hanging devices so that the picture is quickly and easily put into a level position. The picture will hang at a location that can be readily determined before placing the picture on the hangers. If the position needs to be altered the precise amount of altering can be determined.

For a double loop system a change in the length of the cord produces a corresponding ¼ change in the height of the picture. The cord can be shortened in many different ways. The ends can be changed by changing the knot, or by changing the location where the cord is attached to the frame. Another method is to change the point where the cord crosses from one side of the frame to the other.

This system also allows the weight of the picture to be placed on the bottom section of the frame instead of the sides of the frame. This is a benefit when hanging long or heavy pictures.

Changes in horizontal positioning can be accomplished by moving the side loop connections. Changes in the single loop connector produces a ½ change in the position of the picture. When a loop connector is moved the cord length between the connectors changes and affects the length of the loops. For loop connector changes the cord length has to be adjusted so that the cord loops maintain their original overall length. Otherwise the height of the picture will be affected. Horizontal changes require vertical adjustments.

The midpoint between the two side loop connectors will match the midpoint between the two wall supports. This occurs even when the wall supports are not level with one another and are not matching the space between the side loop connectors. However, the matching is a better situation.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is back elevational view of a picture hung on two screws with a double loop system attached to the sides of the frame. [0011]
FIG. 2 is a back elevational view similar to FIG. 1 with the cord ends attached to the bottom of the frame. [0012]
FIG. 3 is a back elevational view similar to FIG. 2 with diverters on the sides of the frame. [0013]
FIG. 4 is a back elevational view similar to FIG. 1 with bottom diverters. [0014]
FIG. 5 is a back elevational view of side connectors with height adjustment screws and hooks. [0015]
FIG. 6 is a back elevational view of side connectors with horizontal and height adjustment screws and hooks. [0016]
FIG. 7 is a back elevational view of a triple loop system. [0017]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The embodiments presented are representative of systems that can be used with various types and sizes of pictures. Each embodiment utilizes a continuous cord that has two or more loops that go onto any type of wall support. The cord loops can be adjusted while the picture is on the supports so that the picture is made level. [0018]
FIG. 1 shows a [0019] picture frame 1 that has cord holders 4 & 5 affixed to the right and left sides by screws 6 & 7. Cord 8 is knotted and goes through hole 13 in cord holder 5, then it goes over screw 3 in wall 12 and goes down through hole 14 in cord holder 5. From there it goes across to hole 15 in cord holder 4. It then goes over screw 2 in wall 12 and back down through hole 16 in cord holder 4 where it is knotted. Changing the length of cord 8 changes the length of loops 9 & 10 and thereby changes the vertical position of picture 1. Moving one or both cord holders in a direction changes the horizontal position of the picture relative to the wall supports.
FIG. 2 shows [0020] picture 20 being supported on wall 29 by screws 26 a&b that have cord loops 27 a&b over then Cord holders 22 a&b are attached to the sides of frame 20 with screws 23 a&b, and the cord 25 is affixed to the bottom of frame 20 with screws 24 a&b. The weight of picture 20 is shared between cord holders 22 a&b and screws 21 a&b.
FIG. 3 shows [0021] picture 30 being supported on wall 39 by screws 38 a&b that have cord loops 36 a&b over them. Cord holders 32 a&b are attached to the sides of frame 30 with screws 31 a&b, and the cord 35 is affixed to the bottom of the frame 30 with screws 34 a&b. The cord between the two sides of frame 30 is positioned along the sides with screws 33 a&b. The weight of picture 30 is shared between the side screws 33 a&b and the bottom screws 34 a&b. Changing the position of screws 33 a&b changes the height of picture 30 without having to change the length of the cord 35.
FIG. 4 shows [0022] picture 40 being supported on wall 49 by screws 48 a&b that have cord loops 46 a&b over them. Cord holders 42 a&b are attached to the sides of frame 40 with screws 41 a&b, and the cord 35 is knotted on the outside holes of cord holders 42 a&b. The cord between the two sides of picture 40 is positioned at the bottom with screws 43 a&b. The weight of picture 30 is shared between the cord holders 42 a&b and the bottom screws 43 a&b.
FIG. 5 shows [0023] picture 50 being supported on wall 59 by screws 58 a&b that have cord loops 56 a&b over them. Cord holders 51 a&b are attached to the sides of frame 50 and the cord 55 is affixed to the outside edge of cord holders 51 a&b. After going over screws 58 a &b cord 55 goes into the center of the cord holders and over adjusting hooks 54 a&b. Adjusting hooks 54 a&b are threadably engaged to screws 52 a&b. Screws 52 a&b go through holes in the sides of cord holders 51 a&b and are held in position with locked nuts 53 a&b. The cord 55 extends between the two sides of cord holders 51 a&b. Turning screws 52 a&b changes the position of hooks 54 a&b and produces a corresponding change in the height of picture 50 without having to change the length of the cord 55.
FIG. 6 shows [0024] picture 60 being supported on wall 69 by screws 68 a&b that have cord loops 66 a&b over them. Cord holders 61 a&b are attached to the sides of frame 60 and the cord 65 is affixed to the outside of the cord holders 61 a&b. Cord 65 then goes over hooks 64 a&b and then exits the side of the cord holders. Hooks 64 a&b are threadably engaged on screws 62 a&b. Screws 62 a&b go through holes in the sides of cord holders 61 a&b. Screws 62 a&b are held in position with locked nuts 63 a&c. After going over screws 68 a &b cord 65 goes onto adjusting hooks 64 c&d. Adjusting hooks 64 c&d are threadably engaged to screws 67 a&b. Screws 67 a&b go through holes in the sides of cord holders 61 a&b and are kept from being removed with locked nuts 63 b&d. The cord 65 extends between the two inner sides of cord holders 61 a&b. Turning screws 62 a&b changes the position of hooks 64 a&b and produces a corresponding change in the height of picture 60 without having to change the length of the cord 65. Turning screws 67 a&b changes the position of hooks 64 c&d and also changes the width of loops 66 a&b. This produces a horizontal shift in the position of picture 60.
FIG. 7 shows a three-[0025] loop system Picture 70 is supported on screws 78 a,b&c that are in wall 79. Cord 72 is affixed at its ends with screws 71 a&b that are in the bottom portion of the frame. Cord 72 starts at screw 71 a and goes in secession through cord holders 75 a, 73 a, 73 b, 75 b, 73 b, 73 c, and 75 c. It goes down from 75 c to where it is fastened onto screw 71 b. In the process the cord 72 creates loops 77 a-c that go over screws 78 a-c to support the picture 70 from the bottom of the frame.
While the invention has been described above with respect to certain embodiments thereof, it will be appreciated that variations and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. [0026]

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A hanging system with a flexible cord forming multiple interconnected loops for hanging objects on supports mounted on a wall.

2. The system of claim 1 wherein connected cord loops are affixed to each side of an object such that the loops go over wall supports and hold the picture in a stable and level position.

3. The system of claim 2 wherein the length of the cord loops can be adjusted for altering the vertical position of the object.

4. The system of claim 3 wherein the means for altering the vertical position is composed of a threaded hook on a threaded screw that engages the cord and pulls it into the shape of a triangle.

5. The system of claim 1 wherein the system has a means for adjusting the horizontal and vertical positions of the object.

6. The system of claim 5 wherein the adjusting means are composed of threaded hooks on threaded screws that engages the cord and alters its configuration and thereby moves the object.

7. The system of claim 1 wherein the cord is fastened to the bottom of the object and has cord holders that form loops on each side of the object, whereby the loops are used for hanging the object onto a wall.

8. The system of claim 7 wherein two or more loops are formed along the back of the object.