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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 25, 2019
Filed:
Dec. 23, 2016
William Arbuckle, Clovis, CA (US);
Michael Van Horst, Fresno, CA (US);
William Arbuckle, Clovis, CA (US);
Michael Van Horst, Fresno, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
The present invention includes devices and methods that assist in hanging pictures or other things in a desired position on a wall or other similar surface where it is desired to insert two or more mounting nails. Embodiments of the invention include a pair of punch assemblies for inserting the nails provided on a pair of parallel stabilizing bars, although other embodiments may include more than two punch assemblies. Preferred embodiments also include a measuring strip (ruler) between the punch assemblies, and a slidable level and/or a laser. The unique nail insertion mechanism includes a sleeve for receiving a finishing nail, a magnet for holding the nail in place, and a coil spring for maintaining the handle in striking position. After positioning the device on a wall, applying force to each handle collapses the spring and causes a nail to be driven into the wall.