Lawrence Louis Mitchell

US Patent:

54432383, Aug 22, 1995

Filed:

Feb 9, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/193938

Inventors:

Lawrence Mitchell - Bartlett IL

International Classification:

A47E 116

US Classification:

248498

Abstract:

A picture hanging system using a flexible sheet material device in a generally T-shaped form having an opening adjacent the outer end of the center leg and the head includes spaced legs at opposite ends extending parallel to the leg and the leg is threadable through die cut slits in a backing member that is attachable to a picture frame or the like. The hanger device which is preferably cut out from mylar sheet material provides a strong and sturdy hanger which together with the threadable attachment to the slit sheet backing member will support and hold considerable framed picture weight and mounting with conventional wall fastener devices.