Abstract:
This invention deals with a system of hanging pictures onto a wall with a number of interconnected cord loops. The loops go over supports affixed to a wall and hold the picture in a stable and level position. The interconnection of the loops provides precise leveling. The system also allows for the hanging of pictures from the bottom of the frame. The forces on the corner fasteners are removed by this method.  
     The system also has the ability to position the picture in both the vertical and horizontal directions by simply turning a screw. The screws move hooks that alter the position of the cord and provides the changes in position.

Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION  
         [0001]    The invention concerns a hanging system for hanging pictures, mirrors and other objects so that they are level and can easily be repositioned. Many hanging systems are difficult to use because it is impossible to predict where the picture will actually be before hanging it on the wall. These systems also require the accurate placement of the hook on the wall. If it turns out that the picture has to be moved it is very difficult to determine what has to be done to achieve the desired amount of movement.  
           [0002]    This hanging system uses two or more loops in a single cord that is attached to the frame. The multiple loops eliminate the need to know where the center of gravity is for the picture. Leveling is accomplished by adjusting the loops while the picture is on the hooks. As one loop gets shorter the other loop gets longer.  
           [0003]    Repositioning the picture is a matter of shortening or lengthening the cord, or moving a connection on the frame of the picture. Because of the use of loops, the amount of change in picture height for a double loop system is ¼ th  the change in cord length. There are several methods for changing the length of the cord loops and repositioning the cord holders.  
         BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION  
         [0004]    Hanging pictures with a single wire or cord is the traditional method used for hanging a picture onto a wall. The use of a single hook on the wall will have the picture balanced on this hook so that the center of gravity of the picture is in the middle of the hook. It is almost impossible to determine where the center of gravity of a picture is before hanging it on a hook. Most people assume that the middle of the picture is where the hook should be placed on the wall. Unfortunately, this point rarely corresponds to the center of gravity and the picture hangs away from the desired location.  
           [0005]    This system uses a multiple loop cord that is free to slide between the two ends of the cord. This allows the loops to become adjusted to the exact position where the picture is level and supported by the hooks. Having multiple loops also holds the picture so that it is stable and doesn&#39;t change position due to vibrations or incidental contact.  
         SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION  
         [0006]    This system uses a continuous cord that is fixed in position on each side of the picture frame. The cord goes through cord holders so that it forms a loop on each side of the picture frame. These loops are then used to go over hanging devices affixed to a wall, thereby supporting the picture. The loops are easily adjusted while on the hanging devices so that the picture is quickly and easily put into a level position. The picture will hang at a location that can be readily determined before placing the picture on the hangers. If the position needs to be altered the precise amount of altering can be determined.  
           [0007]    For a double loop system a change in the length of the cord produces a corresponding ¼ change in the height of the picture. The cord can be shortened in many different ways. The ends can be changed by changing the knot, or by changing the location where the cord is attached to the frame. Another method is to change the point where the cord crosses from one side of the frame to the other.  
           [0008]    This system also allows the weight of the picture to be placed on the bottom section of the frame instead of the sides of the frame. This is a benefit when hanging long or heavy pictures.  
           [0009]    Changes in horizontal positioning can be accomplished by moving the side loop connections. Changes in the single loop connector produces a ½ change in the position of the picture. When a loop connector is moved the cord length between the connectors changes and affects the length of the loops. For loop connector changes the cord length has to be adjusted so that the cord loops maintain their original overall length. Otherwise the height of the picture will be affected. Horizontal changes require vertical adjustments.  
           [0010]    The midpoint between the two side loop connectors will match the midpoint between the two wall supports. This occurs even when the wall supports are not level with one another and are not matching the space between the side loop connectors. However, the matching is a better situation.  
       
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS  
       [0011]    [0011]FIG. 1 is back elevational view of a picture hung on two screws with a double loop system attached to the sides of the frame.  
         [0012]    [0012]FIG. 2 is a back elevational view similar to FIG. 1 with the cord ends attached to the bottom of the frame.  
         [0013]    [0013]FIG. 3 is a back elevational view similar to FIG. 2 with diverters on the sides of the frame.  
         [0014]    [0014]FIG. 4 is a back elevational view similar to FIG. 1 with bottom diverters.  
         [0015]    [0015]FIG. 5 is a back elevational view of side connectors with height adjustment screws and hooks.  
         [0016]    [0016]FIG. 6 is a back elevational view of side connectors with horizontal and height adjustment screws and hooks.  
         [0017]    [0017]FIG. 7 is a back elevational view of a triple loop system.  
     
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION  
       [0018]    The embodiments presented are representative of systems that can be used with various types and sizes of pictures. Each embodiment utilizes a continuous cord that has two or more loops that go onto any type of wall support. The cord loops can be adjusted while the picture is on the supports so that the picture is made level.  
         [0019]    [0019]FIG. 1 shows a picture frame  1  that has cord holders  4  &amp;  5  affixed to the right and left sides by screws  6  &amp;  7 . Cord  8  is knotted and goes through hole  13  in cord holder  5 , then it goes over screw  3  in wall  12  and goes down through hole  14  in cord holder  5 . From there it goes across to hole  15  in cord holder  4 . It then goes over screw  2  in wall  12  and back down through hole  16  in cord holder  4  where it is knotted. Changing the length of cord  8  changes the length of loops  9  &amp;  10  and thereby changes the vertical position of picture  1 . Moving one or both cord holders in a direction changes the horizontal position of the picture relative to the wall supports.  
         [0020]    [0020]FIG. 2 shows picture  20  being supported on wall  29  by screws  26   a &amp; b  that have cord loops  27   a &amp; b  over then Cord holders  22   a &amp; b  are attached to the sides of frame  20  with screws  23   a &amp; b , and the cord  25  is affixed to the bottom of frame  20  with screws  24   a &amp; b . The weight of picture  20  is shared between cord holders  22   a &amp; b  and screws  21   a &amp; b .  
         [0021]    [0021]FIG. 3 shows picture  30  being supported on wall  39  by screws  38   a &amp; b  that have cord loops  36   a &amp; b  over them. Cord holders  32   a &amp; b  are attached to the sides of frame  30  with screws  31   a &amp; b , and the cord  35  is affixed to the bottom of the frame  30  with screws  34   a &amp; b . The cord between the two sides of frame  30  is positioned along the sides with screws  33   a &amp; b . The weight of picture  30  is shared between the side screws  33   a &amp; b  and the bottom screws  34   a &amp; b . Changing the position of screws  33   a &amp; b  changes the height of picture  30  without having to change the length of the cord  35 .  
         [0022]    [0022]FIG. 4 shows picture  40  being supported on wall  49  by screws  48   a &amp; b  that have cord loops  46   a &amp; b  over them. Cord holders  42   a &amp; b  are attached to the sides of frame  40  with screws  41   a &amp; b , and the cord  35  is knotted on the outside holes of cord holders  42   a &amp; b . The cord between the two sides of picture  40  is positioned at the bottom with screws  43   a &amp; b . The weight of picture  30  is shared between the cord holders  42   a &amp; b  and the bottom screws  43   a &amp; b.    
         [0023]    [0023]FIG. 5 shows picture  50  being supported on wall  59  by screws  58   a &amp; b  that have cord loops  56   a &amp; b  over them. Cord holders  51   a &amp; b  are attached to the sides of frame  50  and the cord  55  is affixed to the outside edge of cord holders  51   a &amp; b . After going over screws  58   a &amp; b  cord  55  goes into the center of the cord holders and over adjusting hooks  54   a &amp; b . Adjusting hooks  54   a &amp; b  are threadably engaged to screws  52   a &amp; b . Screws  52   a &amp; b  go through holes in the sides of cord holders  51   a &amp; b  and are held in position with locked nuts  53   a &amp; b . The cord  55  extends between the two sides of cord holders  51   a &amp; b . Turning screws  52   a &amp; b  changes the position of hooks  54   a &amp; b  and produces a corresponding change in the height of picture  50  without having to change the length of the cord  55 .  
         [0024]    [0024]FIG. 6 shows picture  60  being supported on wall  69  by screws  68   a &amp; b  that have cord loops  66   a &amp; b  over them. Cord holders  61   a &amp; b  are attached to the sides of frame  60  and the cord  65  is affixed to the outside of the cord holders  61   a &amp; b . Cord  65  then goes over hooks  64   a &amp; b  and then exits the side of the cord holders. Hooks  64   a &amp; b  are threadably engaged on screws  62   a &amp; b . Screws  62   a &amp; b  go through holes in the sides of cord holders  61   a &amp; b . Screws  62   a &amp; b  are held in position with locked nuts  63   a &amp; c . After going over screws  68   a &amp; b  cord  65  goes onto adjusting hooks  64   c &amp; d . Adjusting hooks  64   c &amp; d  are threadably engaged to screws  67   a &amp; b . Screws  67   a &amp; b  go through holes in the sides of cord holders  61   a &amp; b  and are kept from being removed with locked nuts  63   b &amp; d . The cord  65  extends between the two inner sides of cord holders  61   a &amp; b . Turning screws  62   a &amp; b  changes the position of hooks  64   a &amp; b  and produces a corresponding change in the height of picture  60  without having to change the length of the cord  65 . Turning screws  67   a &amp; b  changes the position of hooks  64   c &amp; d  and also changes the width of loops  66   a &amp; b . This produces a horizontal shift in the position of picture  60 .  
         [0025]    [0025]FIG. 7 shows a three-loop system Picture  70  is supported on screws  78   a,b &amp; c  that are in wall  79 . Cord  72  is affixed at its ends with screws  71   a &amp; b  that are in the bottom portion of the frame. Cord  72  starts at screw  71   a  and goes in secession through cord holders  75   a ,  73   a ,  73   b ,  75   b ,  73   b ,  73   c , and  75   c . It goes down from  75   c  to where it is fastened onto screw  71   b . In the process the cord  72  creates loops  77   a - c  that go over screws  78   a - c  to support the picture  70  from the bottom of the frame.  
         [0026]    While the invention has been described above with respect to certain embodiments thereof, it will be appreciated that variations and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.