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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 04, 2009
Filed:
Mar. 20, 2007
Andrew S. Van Luchene, Santa Fe, NM (US);
Raymond J. Mueller, Palm Beach Gardens, FL (US);
Andrew S. Van Luchene, Santa Fe, NM (US);
Raymond J. Mueller, Palm Beach Gardens, FL (US);
Leviathan, Santa Fe, NM (US);
Abstract
Various embodiments of the present invention provide an inexpensive and easy to use apparatus and method that permits a user to attach an apparatus to existing picture frames or other objects with various advantages. Such embodiments will keep a picture, object or frame in a substantially continuously level position or otherwise aligned position. Thus, using the disclosed apparatus, a user can ensure that any picture, frame or other hanging and relatively flat object will generally remain in a pleasantly horizontal or other desired aspect, without need for ongoing user inspection or manual adjustment.