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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 26, 2005
Filed:
Apr. 29, 2003
Peter D. Rimback, S. Euclid, OH (US);
Peter D. Rimback, S. Euclid, OH (US);
HSN Improvements, LLC, St. Petersburg, FL (US);
Abstract
A picture alignment and hanging device for aiding in the locating and marking of positions for a hook or nail on a wall for placing a picture or mirror thereon including an elongated vertical member having an alignment hole positioned therein and an attachment end located on a bottom end thereof. The vertical member includes a hook member formed on a front portion thereof for receiving and supporting a wire or hanger attached to a picture to be hung. On the back portion of the vertical member there are formed marking element receiving recesses for receiving a marking element such as a thumbtack, push-pin, or specially designed writing implement in a secure, yet removable, fashion for marking a wall on which a picture is to be hung.