US20200178708A1

US20200178708A1 - Steel tape assembly for wall mounting

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Publication number: US20200178708A1
Application number: US16/704,929
Authority: US
Inventors: Sumesh Wadhwa
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2018-12-08
Filing date: 2019-12-05
Publication date: 2020-06-11
Also published as: CN111503092A

Abstract

A system 102 and method for mounting an item 104 on a surface 108 is disclosed, using a combination of a set of first steel tapes 110 fixed to the surface by adhesive coating 116, where the item 104 is to be mounted, and a set of second steel tapes 112 fixed on a backside surface 106 of the item 104 by adhesive coating 118. One or more magnets 114 are used between the first tapes 110 and the second tapes 112 to hold the two tapes together, and thereby the item in the desired position. When the mounted item 104 is removed temporarily from its mounted position, the first tape 110 and the second tape 112 need to be disengaged from each other against the magnetic pull of the magnets 114, and the first tape 110 and the second tape 112 can remain in their respective positions for remounting the item in the same position.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates to the field of hardware for mounting different items on a surface. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a steel tape assembly for wall mounting.

BACKGROUND

Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
Different kinds of hardware are available in the art to hang products such as frames, paintings and other products on walls. Most common of them being nails and screws. While a nail, when installed using a hammer, makes a hole in the wall, a screw requires a hole to be made beforehand requiring certain level of expertise, and tools such as drilling machine and screw driver.
To prevent making a hole in the wall, which the nails and screws result in, an alternative is to use tapes. However, tapes are for single use only, and if the frame is to be removed and reinstalled, the tapes have to be removed from the wall and fresh ones used. Besides, if weight of the frame is more than 1kg, large amount of tape is required to support the frame.
Therefore, there is a requirement of an improved mechanism to mount various items such as frames, paintings, shelves, boards, hooks and other similar objects on vertical surfaces, such as walls, or other surfaces made of materials such as glass, ceramic, metal, wood and similar other surfaces.
All publications herein are incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application were specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. Where a definition or use of a term in an incorporated reference is inconsistent or contrary to the definition of that term provided herein, the definition of that term provided herein applies and the definition of that term in the reference does not apply.
In some embodiments, the numbers expressing quantities of ingredients, properties such as concentration, reaction conditions, and so forth, used to describe and claim certain embodiments of the invention are to be understood as being modified in some instances by the term “about.” Accordingly, in some embodiments, the numerical parameters set forth in the written description and attached claims are approximations that can vary depending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained by a particular embodiment. In some embodiments, the numerical parameters should be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth the broad scope of some embodiments of the invention are approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as practicable. The numerical values presented in some embodiments of the invention may contain certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective testing measurements.
As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all Markush groups used in the appended claims.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

A general object of the present disclosure is to provide a system and method for mounting different objects on a surface.
An object of the present disclosure is to provide a system and method for mounting different objects on a surface that overcome shortcomings of the known systems and methods.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a system and method for mounting different objects on a surface that does not require making of a hole on the surface.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a system and method for mounting different objects on a surface that are based on items that can be reused.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a system and method for mounting different objects on any of: a vertical surface such as a wall and a horizontal surface such as a ceiling or a table top.
Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a system and method for mounting different objects on a surface that are based on items having long life.
Still another object of the present disclosure is to provide a system and method for mounting different objects on a surface that allow the mounted item to be easily removed and remounted on the wall.

SUMMARY

Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a system and method for mounting different items on a surface, and to a steel tape used in implementation of the proposed system and method. In an aspect, the proposed steel tapes that are reusable, i.e. they do not need to be replaced when the item is removed temporarily from its mounting position.
In an aspect, the disclosed system and method uses a combination of at least two steel tapes, one (referred to as first steel tape) fixed to the surface where the item is to be mounted, and other (referred to as second steel tape) fixed on a backside surface of the item to be mounted. One or more magnets are used between the first tape and the second tape to hold the two tapes together, and thereby the item in the desired position. Therefore, when the mounted item is removed temporarily from its mounted position, the first tape and the second tape need to be disengaged from each other against the magnetic pull of the magnets configured between them, and the first tape and the second tape can remain in their respective positions for remounting the item in the same position.
In an aspect, there may be more than one first steel tape and corresponding numbers of the second steel tapes configured on the respective surfaces in conformity with shape, weight and geometry of the item to be mounted.
In an aspect, the first steel tapes (also referred to as first tapes and the two terms used interchangeably hereinafter) may be fixed to the surface in a positions corresponding to a desired position where the item is to be mounted, and the second steel tapes (also referred to as second tapes and the two terms used interchangeably hereinafter) may be fixed on a backside surface of the item to be mounted on the surface, in positions corresponding to positions of the first tapes.
In an aspect, the first steel tapes and the second steel tapes may be made of a material having good magnetic property. The material may be, but not limited to, mild steel.
In an aspect, the first steel tapes and the second steel tapes may be coated with a layer of material that protects the magnet against corrosion, as well as has a high coefficient of friction. In an implementation the coating may be powder coated.
In an aspect, the first steel tapes and the second steel tapes may be fixed to the respective surfaces by adhesives, and the adhesives may be coated on the respective side of the first steel tapes and the second steel tapes. The adhesives may be selected such that they are suitable to hold the steel tapes with the respective surfaces.
In an aspect, the adhesives may be pre-coated on one side of the steel tapes and protected by a protective cover. The protective cover may be peeled off before the steel tape is fixed to the respective surfaces.
In an aspect, the first steel tapes may be identical in width and length to the corresponding second steel tapes.
In an aspect, the one or more magnets may be Neodymium Magnets that have strong magnetic property.
In an aspect, the one or more magnets may be coated with a layer of material that protects the magnet against corrosion, as well as has a high coefficient of friction. In an implementation the coating may be a thin layer of epoxy.
In an aspect, the surface on which the item is being mounted may be any of a vertical surface such as a wall, and a horizontal surface such as a ceiling or table top.
In an aspect, the respective coatings on the magnets and the steel tapes, besides functioning to protect the respective items from corrosion, may be adapted to provide good frictional coefficient between the magnets and the corresponding steel tapes so that frictional force generated as a result of magnetic pull between the magnets and the corresponding steel tape is able to withstand load of the item when the surface on which the item is being mounted is a vertical surface.
An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a method for mounting an item on a vertical surface, the method comprising the steps of: (i) providing one or more first steel tapes, and one or more second steel tapes that are identical in width and length to the corresponding one or more first steel tapes, wherein the one or more first steel tapes and the one or more second steel tapes are made of mild steel having good magnetic property; (ii) fixing, the one or more first steel tapes on the vertical surface in appropriate positions corresponding to a desired position where the item is to be mounted; (iii) fixing, the one or more second steel tapes on a backside surface of the item to be mounted on the vertical surface, in positions corresponding to positions of the one or more first tapes; and (iv) configuring one or more Neodymium magnets between the one or more first tapes and the corresponding one or more second tapes to hold the one or more second tapes against the corresponding one or more first tapes, and thereby the item in the desired position.
In an aspect, the method may further comprise the step of coating the one or more first steel tapes and the one or more second steel tapes with a material that protects the steel apes from corrosion and has good coefficient of friction.
In an aspect, the method may further comprise the step of providing coatings of adhesives on the respective side of the one or more first steel tapes and the one or more second steel tapes, that are suitable to hold the respective one or more first steel tapes and the one or more second steel tapes with the respective surfaces.
In an aspect, the method may further comprise the step of coating the one or more Neodymium magnets with thin layer of epoxy.
An aspect of the present disclosure also relates to a steel tape for mounting an item on a surface. The disclosed steel tape is made of a mild steel having good magnetic property, and powder coated. The powder coated steel tape is coated with an adhesive on one side. In an aspect, the powder coating provided on the steel tape is adapted to provide a good frictional coefficient against an epoxy coated surface of a magnet.
It is to be appreciated that while different embodiments mention powder coating of the steel tapes and epoxy coating of the magnets, any other materials for the respective items, or a single material on both the items, that provide good coefficient of friction against each other is well within the scope of the present disclosure without any limitations whatsoever.
In an aspect, at least two of the steel tapes in combination with the one or more of the magnets may be used for mounting an item on a surface. Using the adhesive coating, at least one of the at least two steel tapes may be fixed on the surface, where the item is to be mounted, in appropriate position corresponding to a desired position of the item, and similarly, at least one of the at least two steel tapes may be fixed on a backside surface of the item, in a position corresponding to the position of the at least one tape fixed on the surface. The one or more magnets may be configured between the at least two steel tapes to hold the at least two steel tapes against each other, and thereby the item in the desired position.
In an aspect, the surface may be any of a vertical surface and a horizontal surface.
In an aspect, the adhesive coated on one side of the steel tape may be covered by a protective cover, and the protective cover is peeled off before the steel tape is fixed to the respective surfaces.
Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary representation of the proposed system for mounting an item on a vertical surface showing different constituent items of the system, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary flow diagram for the proposed method for mounting an item on a vertical surface, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
Each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the “invention” may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases it will be recognized that references to the “invention” will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.
Various terms are used herein. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.
Embodiments described herein relate to a system and method for mounting different items on a surface that are based on steel tapes that are reusable. Specifically, the steel tapes used in the proposed system and method for mounting different items on a surface remain fixed to the respective surfaces when the item is removed temporarily from its mounting position, and therefore do not need to be replaced.
It is to be appreciated that though embodiments of the present disclosure have been described with reference to mounting of an item on a vertical surface, the inventive concept of the disclosure may be used with even horizontal surfaces such as ceiling and table top, and all such variations are well within the scope of the present disclosure without any limitations, whatsoever.
In an aspect, the proposed system for mounting an item on a surface includes: one or more of first steel tapes for fixing on the vertical surface in appropriate positions corresponding to a desired position where the item is to be mounted; and one or more of second steel tapes for fixing on a backside surface of the item to be mounted on the vertical surface, in positions corresponding to positions of the one or more first tapes. The system further includes one or more magnets adapted to be configured between the one or more first tapes and the corresponding one or more second tapes to hold the one or more second tapes against the corresponding one or more first tapes, and thereby the item in the desired position.
Therefore, when the mounted item is removed temporarily from its mounted position, the first tape and the second tape can be disengaged from each other against the magnetic pull of the magnets configured between them, and the first tape and the second tape remain in their respective positions for remounting the item in the same position.
In an aspect, the first steel tapes and the second steel tapes may be made of a material having good magnetic property, such as, but not limited to, mild steel; and may be powder coated.
In an aspect, the first steel tapes and the second steel tapes may be fixed to the respective surfaces by adhesives that are coated on the respective sides of the first steel tapes and the second steel tapes. The adhesives may be selected such that they are suitable to hold the steel tapes with the respective surfaces.
In an aspect, the one or more magnets may be Neodymium Magnets that have strong magnetic property, and may be coated with thin layer of epoxy.
In an aspect, the epoxy coating on the magnets and the powder coating on the steel tapes, besides functioning to protect the respective items from corrosion, may be adapted to provide good frictional coefficient between the magnets and the corresponding steel tapes so that frictional force generated as a result of magnetic pull between the magnets and the corresponding steel tape is able to withstand load of the item when the surface on which the item is being mounted is a vertical surface.
An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a method for mounting an item on a vertical surface, the method comprising the steps of: (i) providing one or more first steel tapes, and one or more second steel tapes that are identical in width and length to the corresponding one or more first steel tapes, wherein the one or more first steel tapes and the one or more second steel tapes are made of mild steel having good magnetic property; (ii) fixing, the one or more first steel tapes on the vertical surface in appropriate positions corresponding to a desired position where the item is to be mounted; (iii) fixing, the one or more second steel tapes on a backside surface of the item to be mounted on the vertical surface, in positions corresponding to positions of the one or more first tapes; and (iv) configuring one or more Neodymium magnets between the one or more first tapes and the corresponding one or more second tapes to hold the one or more second tapes against the corresponding one or more first tapes, and thereby the item in the desired position.
In an aspect, the method may further comprise the step of powder coating the one or more first steel tapes and the one or more second steel tapes.
In an aspect, the method may further comprise the step of providing coatings of adhesives on the respective sides of the one or more first steel tapes and the one or more second steel tapes, that are suitable to hold the respective one or more first steel tapes and the one or more second steel tapes with the respective surfaces.
In an aspect, the method may further comprise the step of coating the one or more Neodymium magnets with thin layer of epoxy.
An aspect of the present disclosure also relates to a steel tape for mounting an item on a surface. The disclosed steel tape is made of a mild steel having good magnetic property, and powder coated. The powder coated steel tape is coated with an adhesive on one side. In an aspect, the powder coating provided on the steel tape is adapted to provide a good frictional coefficient against an epoxy coated surface of a magnet.
Referring to FIG. 1 showing an exemplary representation 100 of the proposed system 102 for mounting an item, such as item 104 on a vertical surface, such as surface 108, the disclosed system 102 may include one or more of first steel tapes 110 that are fixed on the vertical surface 108; one or more of second steel tapes 112 fixed on a backside surface 106 of the item 104; and one or more magnets 114 adapted to be configured between the one or more first tapes 110 and the corresponding one or more second tapes 112 to hold the one or more second tapes 112 against the corresponding one or more first tapes 110, and thereby the item 104 in the desired position.
In an embodiment, the one or more of second steel tapes 112 may be fixed on a backside surface 106 of the item 104 in positions corresponding to positions of the one or more first tapes such that when the item 104 is positioned against the surface 108, the one or more of second steel tapes may be 112 lie against the corresponding one or more second tapes 112 to enable positioning of the magnets 114 may be configured between the first tapes 110 and the corresponding second tapes 112.
In an aspect, the first steel tapes 110 and the second steel tapes 112 may be made of a material having good magnetic property. In an embodiment of implementation, the material may be, but not limited to, mild steel, and may be powder coated for corrosion protection.
In an aspect, the first steel tapes 110 and the second steel tapes 112 may be fixed to the respective surfaces 108/106 by adhesives. In an embodiment, the adhesives may be incorporated with the first steel tapes 110 and the second steel tapes 112 in form of adhesive coatings, such as a first adhesive coating 116 and a second adhesive coating 118 respectively, that may be provides on the respective sides of the first steel tapes 110 and the second steel tapes 112. The adhesives for the first adhesive coating 116 and the second adhesive coating 118 may be selected such that they is suitable to hold the steel tapes 110/112 with the respective surfaces 108/106.
In an aspect, the first steel tapes 110 may be identical in width and length to the corresponding second steel tapes 112.
In an aspect, the one or more magnets 114 may be Neodymium Magnets that have strong magnetic property, and the one or more magnets 114 may be coated with thin layer of epoxy. In an aspect, the epoxy coating may protect the magnets 114 from rusting, as well as provide sufficient friction against the powder coated surface of the steel tapes, thereby increasing the load bearing capacity of the bond between the two steel tapes.
An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a method for mounting an item on a vertical surface, the proposed method 200 comprising the steps of: (i) providing one or more first steel tapes, such as steel tapes 110 shown in FIG. 1, and one or more second steel tapes, such as steel tapes 112 shown in FIG. 1, that are identical in width and length to the corresponding one or more first steel tapes 110, wherein the one or more first steel tapes 110 and the one or more second steel tapes 112 may be made of mild steel having good magnetic property; (ii) fixing, the one or more first steel tapes 110 on the vertical surface, such as surface 108 shown in FIG. 1, in appropriate positions corresponding to a desired position where the item, such as item 104 shown in FIG. 1, is to be mounted; (iii) fixing, the one or more second steel tapes 112 on a backside surface, such as surface 106 shown in FIG. 1, of the item 104 to be mounted on the vertical surface 108, in positions corresponding to positions of the one or more first tapes 110; and (iv) configuring one or more Neodymium magnets, such as magnets 114 shown in FIG. 1, between the one or more first tapes 110 and the corresponding one or more second tapes 112 to hold the one or more second tapes 112 against the corresponding one or more first tapes 110, and thereby the item 104 in the desired position.
In an aspect, the method 200 may further comprise the step of powder coating the one or more first steel tapes 110 and the one or more second steel tapes 112.
In an aspect, the method 200 may further comprise the step of providing coatings of adhesives, such as a first adhesive coating 116 and a second adhesive coating 118 shown in FIG. 1, on the respective side of the one or more first steel tapes 110 and the one or more second steel tapes 112. In an aspect, the first adhesive coating 116 and the second adhesive coating 118 are suitable to hold the respective one or more first steel tapes 110 and the one or more second steel tapes 112 with the respective surfaces 108 and 106.
In an aspect, the method 200 may further comprise the step of coating the one or more Neodymium magnets 114 with thin layer of epoxy.
As aspect of the present disclosure also relates to a steel tape, such as steel tapes 110 and 112 shown in FIG. 1, for mounting an item, such as item 104 shown in FIG. 1, on a surface such as surface 108 shown in FIG.1. The disclosed steel tape 110/112 is made of a mild steel having good magnetic property, and powder coated. The powder coated steel tape is coated with an adhesive on one side, such as adhesive coating 116 and 118 shown in FIG.1. In an aspect, the powder coating provided on the steel tape 110/112 is adapted to provide a good frictional coefficient against an epoxy coated surface of a magnet, such as magnet 114 shown in FIG. 1.
In an aspect, at least two of the steel tapes, such as 110 and 112, in combination with the one or more of the magnets, such as 114, may be used for mounting an item, such as 104, on a surface, such as 108. Using the adhesive coating 116, at least one of the at least two steel tapes may be fixed on the surface 108, where the item 104 is to be mounted, in appropriate position corresponding to a desired position of the item, and similarly, at least one of the at least two steel tapes 110 may be fixed on a backside surface, such as surface 106 shown in FIG. 1, of the item 104, in position corresponding to position of the at least one tape fixed 110 on the surface 108. The one or more magnets 114 may be configured between the at least two steel tapes 110/112 to hold the at least two steel tapes against each other, and thereby the item 104 in the desired position.
In an aspect, the surface 108 may be any of a vertical surface and a horizontal surface.
In an aspect, the adhesive coated on one side of the steel tape is covered by a protective cover, and the protective cover may be peeled off before the steel tapes are fixed to the respective surfaces.
Thus, the present disclosure provides a system and method for mounting different items on a vertical surface, using steel tapes that are reusable, i.e. they do not need to be replaced when the item is removed temporarily from its mounting position. The disclosed system and method does not require any hole to be made, or does not result in a hole in the mounting surface. The system can be configured to mount items of different shapes and weight.
While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure provides a system and method for mounting different objects on a surface.
The present disclosure provides a system and method for mounting different objects on a surface that overcome shortcomings of the known systems and methods.
The present disclosure provides a system and method for mounting different objects on a surface that does not require making of a hole on the surface.
The present disclosure provides a system and method for mounting different objects on a surface that are based on items that can be reused.
The present disclosure provides a system and method for mounting different objects on any of: a vertical surface such as a wall and a horizontal surface such as a ceiling or a table top.
The present disclosure provides a system and method for mounting different objects on a surface that are based on items having long life.
The present disclosure provides a system and method for mounting different objects on a surface that allow the mounted item to be easily removed and remounted on the wall.

Claims

I claim:

1. A system for mounting an item on a surface, the system comprising:

one or more of first steel tapes for fixing on the surface in appropriate positions corresponding to a desired position where the item is to be mounted;

one or more of second steel tapes for fixing on a backside surface of the item to be mounted on the surface, in positions corresponding to positions of the one or more first tapes; and

one or more magnets adapted to be configured between the one or more first tapes and the corresponding one or more second tapes to hold the one or more second tapes against the corresponding one or more first tapes, and thereby the item in the desired position.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the one or more first steel tapes and the one or more second steel tapes are made of a mild steel having good magnetic property.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein the one or more first steel tapes and the one or more second steel tapes are coated with a material adapted to provide corrosion protection and good coefficient of friction.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein the one or more first steel tapes and the one or more second steel tapes are fixed to the respective surfaces by adhesives.

5. The system of claim 4, wherein the adhesives are coated on the respective sides of the one or more first steel tapes and the one or more second steel tapes, and the adhesives are suitable to hold the respective one or more first steel tapes and the one or more second steel tapes with the respective surfaces.

6. The system of claim 1, wherein the one or more first steel tapes are identical in width and length to the corresponding the one or more second steel tapes.

7. The system of claim 1, wherein the one or more magnets are Neodymium Magnet.

8. The system of claim 1, wherein the one or more magnets are provided with a thin coating of a material adapted to provide corrosion protection and good coefficient of friction between the magnets and the corresponding steel tapes so that frictional force generated as a result of magnetic pull between the magnets and the corresponding steel tapes withstands load of the item when the surface on which the item is mounted, is a vertical surface.

9. A method for mounting an item on a vertical surface, the method comprising the steps of:

providing one or more first steel tapes, and one or more second steel tapes that are identical in width and length to the corresponding one or more first steel tapes, wherein the one or more first steel tapes and the one or more second steel tapes are of made of mild steel having good magnetic property;

fixing, one or more first steel tapes on the vertical surface in appropriate positions corresponding to a desired position where the item is to be mounted;

fixing, one or more second steel tapes on a backside surface of the item to be mounted on the vertical surface, in positions corresponding to positions of the one or more first tapes; and

configuring one or more Neodymium magnets between the one or more first tapes and the corresponding one or more second tapes to hold the one or more second tapes against the corresponding one or more first tapes, and thereby the item in the desired position.

10. The method of claim 9, comprising: coating the one or more first steel tapes and the one or more second steel tapes with a material adapted to provide corrosion protection and good coefficient of friction.

11. The method of claim 10, comprising: providing coatings of adhesives on the respective sides of the one or more first steel tapes and the one or more second steel tapes, that are suitable to hold the respective one or more first steel tapes and the one or more second steel tapes with the respective surfaces.

12. The method of claim 9, comprising: coating the one or more Neodymium magnets with thin coating of a material adapted to provide corrosion protection and good coefficient of friction between the magnets and the corresponding steel tapes.

13. A steel tape for mounting an item on a surface, the steel tape made of a mild steel having good magnetic property, and coated with a material adapted to provide corrosion protection and good coefficient of friction; wherein the steel tape is coated with an adhesive on one side; and wherein the coating of the material provided on the steel tape is adapted to provide a good frictional coefficient against a similarly coated surface of a magnet.

14. The steel tape as claimed in claim 13, wherein at least two of the steel tapes in combination with the one or more of the magnets are used for mounting an item on a surface, wherein at least one of the at least two steel tapes is fixed on the surface, through the adhesive coating, in an appropriate position corresponding to a desired position where the item is to be mounted, and at least one of the at least two steel tapes is fixed, through the adhesive coating, on a backside surface of the item to be mounted, in a position corresponding to the position of the at least one tape fixed on the surface; and the one or more magnets are configured between the at least two steel tapes to hold the at least two steel tapes against each other, and thereby the item in the desired position.

15. The steel tape as claimed in claim 13, wherein the surface is any of a vertical surface and a horizontal surface.

16. The steel tape as claimed in claim 13, wherein the adhesive coated on one side of the steel tape is covered by a protective cover, and the protective cover is peeled off before the steel tape is fixed to the respective surfaces.