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WO2016160364A1 - Dispositif de montage amélioré - Google Patents

Dispositif de montage amélioré Download PDF

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WO2016160364A1
WO2016160364A1 PCT/US2016/023031 US2016023031W WO2016160364A1 WO 2016160364 A1 WO2016160364 A1 WO 2016160364A1 US 2016023031 W US2016023031 W US 2016023031W WO 2016160364 A1 WO2016160364 A1 WO 2016160364A1
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mounting device
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picture
foam pad
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Craig D. Thompson
David J. Prince
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3M Innovative Properties Company
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G1/00—Mirrors; Picture frames or the like, e.g. provided with heating, lighting or ventilating means
    • A47G1/16—Devices for hanging or supporting pictures, mirrors, or the like
    • A47G1/17—Devices for hanging or supporting pictures, mirrors, or the like using adhesives, suction or magnetism
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G1/00—Mirrors; Picture frames or the like, e.g. provided with heating, lighting or ventilating means
    • A47G1/16—Devices for hanging or supporting pictures, mirrors, or the like
    • A47G1/17—Devices for hanging or supporting pictures, mirrors, or the like using adhesives, suction or magnetism
    • A47G1/175—Stretch releasing adhesives

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  • the present disclosure relates generally to various mounting devices that can be used to hang items regardless of the backing hardware configuration on the item to be hung.
  • the item to be hung is, for example, a photo, picture, frame, or decorative item.
  • Hanging pictures or other items on a wall often requires precise measurements to ensure that the picture is level, or that two pictures are aligned.
  • Hanging a picture usually involves attachment means (e.g., nails, screws hangers, or hooks) that secure the picture to a wall.
  • attachment means e.g., nails, screws hangers, or hooks
  • Conventional picture hangers often include a hook that is fastened to the wall. Such hooks typically curve upwards and are configured for receiving a support bracket of a picture frame or piece of art.
  • Another problem is that when the user wants to place a picture in a precise position on a wall, it may be difficult because the hook(s) on the picture frame do not line up directly with where the nail or screw is located. Additional problems exist when trying to align two different pictures, because hooks on different picture frames are not in the same location on the frame with respect to the top of the picture frame. This presents a problem because merely aligning nails on a wall does not guarantee that the pictures themselves will be aligned with each other. Figuring out where to put a nail or screw into a wall is therefor often time-consuming and tedious.
  • Some hangers have been designed that attempt to overcome at least some of the above mentioned problems.
  • 3M Company sells various damage-free picture and frame hanging products that excel at resolving some of the above problems.
  • One such product is shown in Fig. 1.
  • the inventors of the present disclosure recognized ways to improve the existing methods and devices for hanging or mounting items, such as, for example, pictures and frames. To that end, the inventors of the present disclosure invented various mounting devices capable of hanging or mounting, for example, a picture to a wall or vertical surface regardless of the backing hardware configuration or attachment device on the back of the picture or frame.
  • the inventors of the present application also or alternatively recognized that there is a need for a system that is easy to use, does not necessarily need any tools to use, is relatively inexpensive, provides secure hanging of items that come with various backing hardware configurations, and/or allows a user to quickly, and accurately adjust the position of a picture with ease.
  • various embodiments of the present disclosure advantageously address some or all of the above limitations on existing wall hanging devices.
  • various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a mounting apparatus having at least one of the following advantages: (1) is easier to hang; (2) is damage-free to walls; and/or (3) eliminates the need for adjusting position after application.
  • a mounting device comprising: a body to which is attached a post and a foam pad.
  • the post includes a head.
  • the body is larger than one adhesive strip.
  • the body is larger than two adhesive strips.
  • the foam pad includes a first major surface including a removable adhesive and a second major surface including a semi -permanent adhesive.
  • kits comprising: a mounting device having a body to which is attached a post; a foam pad capable of application to the body; and instructions for attaching the foam pad to the body.
  • the post includes a head.
  • the body is larger than one adhesive strip.
  • the body is larger than two adhesive strips.
  • the foam pad includes a first major surface including a removable adhesive and a second major surface including a semi -permanent adhesive.
  • the hardware on the item is at least one of a wire, a "D"-ring device, a saw-tooth device, and/or a key-hole hanger.
  • the item to be hung is at least one of a photo, picture, frame, or decorative item.
  • FIGs. 2A-2B are respective perspective and exploded views of an exemplary embodiment of a picture hanger in accordance with the teachings herein.
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic of the assembled picture hanger shown in Figs. 2A-2B.
  • FIGs. 4-7 are photographs of various assembly steps for assembling the picture hanger shown in Figs. 2A, 2B.
  • Some embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to ways to convert 3M's universal picture hanger commercial product (e.g., the exemplary product shown in Fig. 1) into a self-locating picture hanger.
  • the self-locating feature eliminates the need to calculate, measure, and mark the exact location of the hanger. This greatly simplifies the picture hanging process by reducing the number of steps to accurately locate and hang a level picture.
  • Many embodiments of the present disclosure do not require any additional tools for installation.
  • FIGs. 2A and 2B show one exemplary embodiment of a picture hanger 200 in accordance with the general teachings herein.
  • Picture hanger 200 includes a hanger body 205 to which is attached (1) a post 210 with a head 220 and (2) a foam pad 230.
  • the specific embodiment shown in Figs. 2A-2B is sized for one adhesive (e.g., CommandTM) strip, however, those of skill in the art will appreciate that the design could be sized for two or more adhesive strips.
  • foam pad 230 has a "removable" adhesive on the side attached to picture hanger 200 and a "semi-permanent" adhesive on the side that attaches to the back of a picture or frame.
  • one or both of the adhesive portions includes a liner to protect the adhesive until the user attaches it to the picture or foam pad 230.
  • the following steps can be used to apply the picture hanger to a wall and/or a picture or frame: attaching the foam pad to the hanger body; using the post on the hanger to pull taut a wire on a picture frame; attaching the back of the picture frame to the foam pad; attaching the picture frame to a wall; pressing the picture hanger to the wall; removing the picture from the wall;
  • the following steps can be used to apply the picture hanger to a wall and/or picture or frame: ( 1) remove the liner on the foam pad (e.g., see Fig. 3); (2) pull the wire (where present) on the frame taut with the post on the hanger, and be sure the post is centered on the wire (e.g., see Fig. 4); (3) while holding the wire taut, attach the foam on the picture hanger to the back of the picture, thus temporarily attaching the picture hanger to the picture; (4) remove the liners on the mounting strips (at this point, the picture is ready to be hung); (5) attach the picture to the wall and press the area of the universal hanger to the wall (e.g., see Fig. 6); (6) remove the picture, remove the foam pad and press on the picture hanger for approximately 30 seconds (e.g., see Fig. 7); and (7) wait one hour and hang your picture. Not all of these steps are required.
  • the frame does not include a wire but instead includes a different backing hardware configuration.
  • Exemplary backing hardware configurations include, but are not limited to, a "D"-ring, saw-tooth, key-hole hangers, etc. the above method can be used substituting the wire for the attachment device listed above.
  • the adhesive strips are picture hanging strips such as, for example, those described in U.S. Patent Nos. 6,692,807 and 6,572,945, both of which are incorporated herein in their entirety.
  • picture hanging strips refer to an adhesive tape construction that is removable from one or more objects to which it is adhered and which is reusably separable within its construction so that an object can be separated from another and subsequently reconnected with one another.
  • the adhesive tape construction can be used to bond the other opposed surfaces of objects, including rigid objects such as a picture frame to a wall, where no portion of the adhesive tape construction projects from between the objects, and which subsequently affords easy separation of the objects without damage to either of them. More specifically, the adhesive tape construction includes a stretch release adhesive tape structure combined with a reusable connector surface. Exemplary commercially available picture hanging strips include 3MTM COMMANDTM Picture Hanging Strips.

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  • Mirrors, Picture Frames, Photograph Stands, And Related Fastening Devices (AREA)
  • Supports Or Holders For Household Use (AREA)

Abstract

La présente invention concerne généralement divers dispositifs de montage qui peuvent être utilisés pour suspendre des articles, quelle que soit la configuration matérielle de support sur l'élément à suspendre. Dans certains modes de réalisation, l'article à suspendre est, par exemple, une photo, une image, un cadre ou un article décoratif.
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