Photo display hanger and kit

Abstract

A photo display incorporates a support hook(s) as a display adjunct. The hook is fabricated from a flat sheet of material. The material is capable of a high degree of flexing without breaking. Double-sided tape is employed to mount the sheet on a flat, vertical surface such as a wall or door. The sheet is sized to neatly present a display item. The display item may take the form of a photograph, an advertisement, a message, or the like. Other forms of the photo display employ adjuncts that permit easy mailing of a photograph or the like and support for displaying the photograph.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the InventionThe present invention generally relates to supports, and particularly to a photo display hanger and kit that incorporate adjunct support structure therewith.2. Description of the Related ArtThe use of hooks for supporting objects, such as garments, hats, keys, umbrellas, etc., is commonplace. The hooks are conventionally mounted on walls or doors in the home or office. Unfortunately, conventional hooks are usually unsightly and add no “feng shui” to the surrounding area. Furthermore, conventional hooks are usually “permanently” mounted using a screw fastener or the like, which mars the wall or door.Mailing that special photograph of a wedding, birthday, bar mitzvah, etc. to favorite people can be a hassle in that the photograph must be wrapped in a protective covering and then housed in a separate mailing envelope. Furthermore, when received, a frame must be located before the photograph can be properly displayed. The art would cer...

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Benefits of technology

The photo display hanger and kit of the present invention incorporates a support hook(s). The hook is fabricated from a flat sheet of material. The material may be transparent and is capable of a high degree of flexing without breaking. Double-sided tape is employed to mount the sheet on a flat, vertical surface, such as a wall or door. The sheet is adapted to neatly present a display. The display may take the form of a photograph, an advertisement, a message, or the like. The display can be easily changed without causing the double-sided mounting tape to release. The hook is designed to support a load having a predetermined maximum weight. If the predetermined weight is exceeded, the hook will bend (without breaking) to release the load. This arrangement presents a serviceable support hook in conjunction with a pleasing decorative display. The sheet may also incorporate an array of hooks. Other embodiments of the display device employ adjuncts that permit easy mailing of a photograph or the like and support for displaying a photograph.

Accordingly, the invention presents a display device that can be easily and quickly mounted to almost any vertical surface. The invention also presents a device that functions as a mailer and support for displaying a photograph on horizontal or vertical surfaces. The invention provides for improved elements thereof in an arrangement for the purposes described that are inexpensive, dependable and fully effective in accomplishing its intended purposes.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, conventional hooks are usually unsightly and add no “feng shui” to the surrounding area.

Furthermore, conventional hooks are usually “permanently” mounted using a screw fastener or the like, which mars the wall or door.

Mailing that special photograph of a wedding, birthday, bar mitzvah, etc. to favorite people can be a hassle in that the photograph must be wrapped in a protective covering and then housed in a separate mailing envelope.

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