Patent ID: 6883244
Filing Date: 2005-04-26
Classification: A47G

Abstract:
1. A picture alignment and hanging device comprising: a member having a front side and a back side, said back side having a planar surface for positioning said member in a flat relationship against a wall, said member further comprising an attachment end located on a bottom portion of said member, said attachment end forming the male portion of a dovetail connection; a hook member located on said front side of said member, said hook member including a cradle portion; and a recess located in the back side of said member shaped to receive a removable marking element, said recess positioned such that a marking end of a removable marking element placed therein is generally aligned with said hook member cradle, said recess being at least partially bounded by a support surface that is shaped and located to prevent said removable marking element that is placed in said recess from being passed entirely through said member.