The present invention relates generally to hanging apparatus, more specifically but not by way of limitation, an art board hanging apparatus that is configured to suspend a thin art board or other similar structure to a vertical wall.
Artwork is displayed on numerous types of mediums which are known in the art such as but not limited to framed canvases and the like. The aforementioned types of art display mediums are suspended on a wall using various known types of hangers such as but not limited to strap hangers. One type of art display medium that is very common is an art board. As is known in the art, art boards are typically very thin most being only ⅛ inch in thickness. The thickness of the conventional art board creates a challenge when attempting to suspend the art board on a vertical wall. Conventional hangers such as but not limited to d-ring hangers and strap hangers do not work as the art board does not have a sufficient width to have the aforementioned fasteners secured thereto using mechanical techniques.
It is common for individuals to devise their own hanging technique for suspending art boards on a vertical wall. Techniques utilized range from chemical adhesion of wood blocks or chemical adhesion of other conventional mechanical fasteners. While these techniques have worked to some degree, the aforementioned techniques are limited in the altering of the orientation of the art board. Further, the use of the aforementioned techniques create an undesirable angular orientation between the art board and the wall to which the art board is suspended.
Accordingly, there is a need for an art board hanging apparatus that is configured to provide effective hanging of an art board wherein the art board is substantially parallel with the wall to which it is mounted. Furthermore, the art board hanging apparatus is configured to provide the ability for rotational positioning of the art board subsequent being mounted to a wall.
It is the object of the present invention to provide an art board hanging apparatus configured to suspend an art board on a wall surface that includes a wall support member that is configured to be secured to a wall surface.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a hanging apparatus configured to suspend an art board on a vertical wall surface that further includes a frame support member wherein the frame support member is secured to the rear surface of an art board.
A further object of the present invention is to provide an art board hanging apparatus configured to suspend an art board on a wall surface that includes suspension member that is surroundably secured to the frame member of the present invention and secured to the rear surface of an art board.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide an art board hanging apparatus wherein the wall support member includes a first mounting portion having an aperture configured to facilitate a fastener therethrough so as to secure the wall support member to a wall surface.
An additional object of the present invention is to provide an art board hanging apparatus configured to hang an art board on a vertical wall wherein the frame support member includes an aperture centrally disposed.
Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide an art board hanging apparatus configured to suspend an art board on a wall surface wherein the aperture of the frame member includes a perimeter edge that is configured with an angular mounting lip.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an art board hanging apparatus wherein the perimeter edge of the aperture of the frame member is configured to allow rotational positioning of the art board subsequent being mounted to a wall surface.
An alternative object of the present invention is to provide an art board hanging apparatus wherein the wall support member further includes an upper ledge configured to engage a portion of the perimeter edge of the frame support member.
Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide an art board hanging apparatus that is configured to suspend an art board on a vertical wall surface that is configured to eliminate any rocking movement of an art board ensuing the mounting thereof.
To the accomplishment of the above and related objects the present invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Attention is called to the fact that the drawings are illustrative only. Variations are contemplated as being a part of the present invention, limited only by the scope of the claims.
A more complete understanding of the present invention may be had by reference to the following Detailed Description and appended claims when taken in conjunction with the accompanying Drawings wherein:
Referring now to the drawings submitted herewith, wherein various elements depicted therein are not necessarily drawn to scale and wherein through the views and figures like elements are referenced with identical reference numerals, there is illustrated an art board hanging apparatus 100 constructed according to the principles of the present invention.
An embodiment of the present invention is discussed herein with reference to the figures submitted herewith. Those skilled in the art will understand that the detailed description herein with respect to these figures is for explanatory purposes and that it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that alternative embodiments are plausible. By way of example but not by way of limitation, those having skill in the art in light of the present teachings of the present invention will recognize a plurality of alternate and suitable approaches dependent upon the needs of the particular application to implement the functionality of any given detail described herein, beyond that of the particular implementation choices in the embodiment described herein. Various modifications and embodiments are within the scope of the present invention.
It is to be further understood that the present invention is not limited to the particular methodology, materials, uses and applications described herein, as these may vary. Furthermore, it is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is used for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It must be noted that as used herein and in the claims, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” include the plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to “an element” is a reference to one or more elements and includes equivalents thereof known to those skilled in the art. All conjunctions used are to be understood in the most inclusive sense possible. Thus, the word “or” should be understood as having the definition of a logical “or” rather than that of a logical “exclusive or” unless the context clearly necessitates otherwise. Structures described herein are to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. Language that may be construed to express approximation should be so understood unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
References to “one embodiment”, “an embodiment”, “exemplary embodiments”, and the like may indicate that the embodiment(s) of the invention so described may include a particular feature, structure or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes the particular feature, structure or characteristic. For purposes herein, the term art board is contemplated to be broad covering any and all media suitable for displaying art or being adorned therewith or applied thereto wherein the media has two opposite surfaces.
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Contiguously formed with the second portion 20 distal to end 9 is upper ledge 25. Upper ledge 25 is formed with the second portion 20 utilizing conventional techniques and is formed such that the upper ledge 25 forms a complementary angle with second portion 20 and is perpendicular to first portion 12. As further discussed herein the upper ledge 25 is configured to engage a portion of the frame support member 50 and effectively eliminate an angular forces therebetween. It is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the upper ledge 25 could extend perpendicularly outward from the second portion 20 in a variety of lengths. Proximate end 7 a lower portion 33 is present. The lower portion 33 is contiguously formed with the first portion 12 and extends perpendicular therefrom in the same direction as the second portion 20 such that the lower portion 33 extends away from the first side 13. Contiguously formed with the lower portion 33 is lower leg member 35. Lower leg member 35 is contiguously formed with lower portion 33 distal to first portion 12. The lower leg member 35 extends downward from the lower portion 33 and is perpendicular thereto. The lower portion 33 and lower leg member 35 act in conjunction to ensure an art board being mounted with the art board hanging apparatus 100 is substantially parallel to the wall. The lower portion 33 extends away from the first portion 12 an equivalent distance such that the upper ledge 25 and end 37 are parallel which provides the aforementioned functionality of maintaining an art board suspended with the art board hanging apparatus 100 in a parallel manner with respect to a wall.
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In the preceding detailed description, reference has been made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments, and certain variants thereof, have been described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It is to be understood that other suitable embodiments may be utilized and that logical changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. The description may omit certain information known to those skilled in the art. The preceding detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be limited to the specific forms set forth herein, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents, as can be reasonably included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
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