Mounting apparatus

Abstract

The present disclosure is a mounting apparatus, the mounting apparatus including a first mounting member (110) and a second mounting member (120). The first mounting member may be L-shaped and configured to be attached to a wall and configured to support an item. The second mounting member is straight and configured to be attached to the wall and support the item.

Description

CROSS REFERENCES AND PRIORITIES

[0001] The present application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 119 of U.S.Provisional Application Serial Number 63 / 560,354 filed March 1, 2024. The U.S.Provisional Application Serial Number 63 / 560,354 filed March 1, 2024, is herebyincorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND

[0002] A variety of items may include graphical and ornamental elements on an exteriorof the item, or on packaging of the item. Often, such items may only be stored in a mannerwhich may prevent viewing of the graphical and ornamental elements on the exterior ofthe item. For example, books, records, vinyl record albums, and compact disks are itemswhich may include graphical and ornamental elements suitable for viewing along thefront side of the item. A mounting apparatus which is configured to display such itemson a wall for storage while remaining usable for their intended purpose is desirable.SUMMARY

[0003] This specification discloses a mounting kit having a first mounting member whichis L-shaped; and a second mounting member (120) which is straight wherein each of thefirst mounting member and the second mounting member are configured to be attachedto a wall and to support an item.

[0004] The specification further discloses that first mounting member may comprise afirst face plate which is connected to a first housing portion and the second mountingmember may comprises a second face plate which is connected to a second housing.

[0005] Also disclosed is that the first face plate may include a first lip section whichextends beyond the first housing portion. The second face plate may include a secondlip section which extends beyond the second housing portion with the first lip sectionconfigured to retain the item between the first face plate and the wall and the second lipsection configured to retain the item between the second face plate and the wall.

[0006] The first housing portion of the mounting kit disclosed in this specification mayinclude at least one first magnet configured to removably connect the first housingportion to the first face plate, and the second housing portion includes at least onesecond magnet configured to removably connect the second housing portion to thesecond face plate.

[0007] It is further disclosed that the first housing portion may include a first interiorreceptacle for containing at least one and a first light source, and / or the second housingportion may include a second interior receptacle for containing the at least one batteryand a second light source.

[0008] It is also disclosed that the first housing portion may further include a firstswitch or a first button to control the first light source, and / or the second housingportion further includes a second switch or a second button to control the second lightsource.

[0009] It is further disclosed that the mounting kit may also be configured so that thefirst light source and / or the second light source is controlled by a remote-control devicewhich includes an interface to control the first light source and / or the second lightsource.

[0010] It is also disclosed that the first light source may include a screen configured tofilter light from the first light source, and / or the second light source includes the screenconfigured to filter light from the second light source.

[0011] Another variation disclosed in this specification is that the first mountingmember may include at least one first interlocking fastener and / or the secondmounting member includes at least one second interlocking fastener with each of thefirst interlocking fastener and the second interlocking fastener configured to connectwith at least one wall interlocking fastener to attach the first mounting member and / orthe second mounting member to the wall.

[0012] It is further disclosed that the first mounting member may further include anadhesive layer applied to a first member rear side and / or the second mounting memberincludes the adhesive layer applied to a second member rear side.

[0013] It is also disclosed that the first mounting member may include a first brackethaving a flat portion side and an opposite side having one or more first tabs configuredto form a tension fit with the first housing portion.

[0014] It is further disclosed that the first bracket may include at least one first openingconfigured to allow a fastener to pass through the first bracket and connect to the wall.It is also disclosed that the first bracket may include a level connected to a level holderwithin the first bracket.

[0015] The specification also discloses that the second mounting member may includea second bracket having a flat portion side and an opposite side having one or moresecond tabs configured to form a tension fit with the second housing portion.

[0016] The specification also discloses that the second bracket may further include atleast one second opening configured to allow a fastener to pass through the secondbracket and connect to the wall.

[0017] The specification also discloses that the second bracket may also include a levelconnected to a level holder within the second bracket.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

[0018] FIG. 1A illustrates an embodiment of an orientation of a mounting apparatusincluding a first mounting member and a second mounting member to support an itemon a wall.

[0019] FIG. 1B illustrates an embodiment of an orientation of a mounting apparatusincluding a first mounting member and a second mounting member to support an itemon a wall.

[0020] FIG. 1C illustrates an embodiment of an orientation of a mounting apparatusincluding a first mounting member and a second mounting member to support an itemon a wall.

[0021] FIG. 1D illustrates an embodiment of an orientation of a mounting apparatusincluding a first mounting member and a second mounting member to support an itemon a wall.

[0022] FIG. 1E illustrates an embodiment of an orientation of a mounting apparatusincluding a first mounting member and a second mounting member to support an itemon a wall.

[0023] FIG. 1F illustrates an embodiment of an orientation of a mounting apparatusincluding a first mounting member and a second mounting member to support an itemon a wall.

[0024] FIG. 1G illustrates an embodiment of an orientation of a mounting apparatusincluding a first mounting member and a second mounting member to support an itemon a wall.

[0025] FIG. 2A illustrates a front view of an embodiment of a first mounting member.

[0026] FIG. 2B illustrates a rear view of an embodiment of a first mounting member.

[0027] FIG. 2C illustrates a front view of an embodiment of a first mounting member.

[0028] FIG. 2D illustrates a rear view of an embodiment of a first mounting member.

[0029] FIG.3A illustrates a front view of an embodiment of a second mounting member.

[0030] FIG. 3B illustrates a rear view of an embodiment of a second mounting member.

[0031] FIG.3C illustrates a front view of an embodiment of a second mounting member.

[0032] FIG. 3D illustrates a rear view of an embodiment of a second mounting member.

[0033] FIG. 4 illustrates a side view of an embodiment of a second mounting member.

[0034] FIG. 5A illustrates a rear view of an embodiment of a removable face plate whichconnects to a housing portion of a first mounting member.

[0035] FIG.5B illustrates a front view of an embodiment of a removable face plate whichconnects to a housing portion of a first mounting member.

[0036] FIG. 6A illustrates a rear view of an embodiment of a face plate.

[0037] FIG. 6B illustrates a front view of an embodiment of a face plate.

[0038] FIG. 7A illustrates a rear view of an embodiment of a housing portion of amounting member which includes an interior receptacle for one or more batteries and alight source.

[0039] FIG. 7B illustrates an isometric view of an embodiment of a housing portion of amounting member which includes an interior receptacle for one or more batteries and alight source.

[0040] FIG. 8 illustrates an isometric view of an embodiment of a mounting memberwith a light source and a screen for filtering the light source.

[0041] FIG. 9A illustrates a bottom view of an embodiment of a first mounting member.

[0042] FIG.9B illustrates a bottom isometric view of an embodiment of a first mountingmember.

[0043] FIG. 9C illustrates a top view of an embodiment of a first mounting member.

[0044] FIG. 9D illustrates an interior isometric view of an embodiment of a firstmounting member.

[0045] FIG.10A illustrates a side isometric view of an embodiment of a second mountingmember.

[0046] FIG. 10B illustrates a bottom isometric view of an embodiment of a secondmounting member.

[0047] FIG.10C illustrates a top view of an embodiment of a second mounting member.

[0048] FIG. 11A illustrates a top isometric view of an embodiment of a bracket for asecond mounting member.

[0049] FIG. 11B illustrates a bottom view of an embodiment of a bracket for a secondmounting member.

[0050] FIG. 11C illustrates a bottom isometric view of an embodiment of a bracket for asecond mounting member.

[0051] FIG. 11D illustrates a top view of an embodiment of a bracket for a secondmounting member.

[0052] FIG. 12 illustrates a top view of an embodiment of a bracket for a first mountingmember.

[0053] FIG. 13A illustrates a bottom isometric view of an embodiment of a face plate fora first mounting member.

[0054] FIG. 13B illustrates a top isometric view of an embodiment of a face plate for afirst mounting member.

[0055] FIG. 13C illustrates a top isometric view of an embodiment of a face plate for afirst mounting member.

[0056] FIG. 14A illustrates a top isometric view of an embodiment of a face plate for asecond mounting member.

[0057] FIG. 14B illustrates a bottom isometric view of an embodiment of a face plate fora second mounting member.

[0058] FIG. 14C illustrates a top isometric view of an embodiment of a face plate for asecond mounting member.

[0059] FIG. 14D illustrates a top isometric view of an embodiment of a face plate for asecond mounting member.

[0060] FIG. 14E illustrates a top isometric view of an embodiment of a face plate for asecond mounting member.

[0061] FIG. 15A illustrates an embodiment of an orientation of a plurality of mountingapparatuses including first mounting members and second mounting members tosupport a plurality of items on a wall.

[0062] FIG. 15B illustrates an embodiment of an orientation of a plurality of mountingapparatuses including first mounting members and second mounting members tosupport a plurality of items on a wall.

[0063] FIG. 15C illustrates an embodiment of an orientation of a mounting apparatusincluding a first mounting member and a second mounting member to support an itemon a wall.

[0064] FIG. 16 illustrates an embodiment of mounting members including interlockingfasteners to connect with other interlocking fasteners attached to a wall.

[0065] FIG. 17 illustrates an embodiment of a mounting apparatus mounted to a wall tosupport an item.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0066] Disclosed herein is a mounting kit and a mounting apparatus. As describedherein, the following numbers refer to the following structures noted in the Figures.

[0067] 100 refers to a mounting apparatus.

[0068] 110 refers to a first mounting member.

[0069] 111 refers to a first face plate.

[0070] 112 refers to a first lip section.

[0071] 113 refers to a first housing portion.

[0072] 114 refers to a first member rear side.

[0073] 115 refers to a first magnet.

[0074] 116 refers to a first interior receptacle.

[0075] 117 refers to a first light source.

[0076] 118 refers to a first switch.

[0077] 119 refers to a first interlocking fastener.

[0078] 120 refers to a second mounting member.

[0079] 121 refers to a second face plate.

[0080] 122 refers to a second lip section.

[0081] 123 refers to a second housing portion.

[0082] 124 refers to a second member rear side.

[0083] 125 refers to a second magnet.

[0084] 126 refers to a second interior receptacle.

[0085] 127 refers to a second light source.

[0086] 128 refers to a second switch.

[0087] 129 refers to a second interlocking fastener.

[0088] 200 refers to a remote-control device.

[0089] 300 refers to a screen.

[0090] 400 refers to a first bracket.

[0091] 410 refers to a first tab.

[0092] 420 refers to a first opening.

[0093] 500 refers to a second bracket.

[0094] 510 refers to a second tab.

[0095] 520 refers to a second opening.

[0096] 600 refers to a level holder.

[0097] 610 refers to a level.

[0098] 700 refers to a battery.

[0099] 800 refers to a wall interlocking fastener.

[0100] Before explaining one or more embodiments of the disclosure in detail, itis to be understood that the embodiments are not limited in their application to thedetails of construction and the arrangement of the components or steps or methodologiesset forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. In the followingdetailed description of embodiments, numerous specific details may be set forth in orderto provide a more thorough understanding of the disclosure. However, it will be apparentto one of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the instant disclosure that theembodiments disclosed herein may be practiced without some of these specific details. Inother instances, well-known features may not be described in detail to avoid unnecessarilycomplicating the instant disclosure.

[0101] As used herein a letter following a reference numeral is intended toreference an embodiment of the feature or element that may be similar, but notnecessarily identical, to a previously described element or feature bearing the samereference numeral (e.g., 1, 1a, 1b). Such shorthand notations are used for purposes ofconvenience only and should not be construed to limit the disclosure in any way unlessexpressly stated to the contrary.

[0102] Further, unless expressly stated to the contrary, “or” refers to an inclusiveor and not to an exclusive or. For example, a condition A or B is satisfied by any one ofthe following: A is true (or present), and B is false (or not present), A is false (or notpresent) and B is true (or present), and both A and B are true (or present).

[0103] In addition, the use of “a” or “an” may be employed to describe elementsand components of embodiments disclosed herein. This is done merely for convenienceand “a” and “an” are intended to include “one” or “at least one,” and the singular alsoincludes the plural unless it is obvious that it is meant otherwise.

[0104] Finally, as used herein any reference to “one embodiment” or“embodiments” means that a particular element, feature, structure, or characteristicdescribed in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodimentdisclosed herein. The appearances of the phrase “in embodiments” in various places inthe specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, andembodiments may include one or more of the features expressly described or inherentlypresent herein, or any combination or sub-combination of two or more such features,along with any other features which may not necessarily be expressly described orinherently present in the instant disclosure.

[0105] In an embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to a mountingapparatus, the mounting apparatus including a first mounting member and a secondmounting member. The first mounting member may be an L-shaped mounting memberconfigured to be attached to a wall and configured to support an item. The secondmounting member may be a generally straight or L-shaped mounting member configuredto be attached to the wall and configured to support the item.

[0106] Referring to FIGS. 1A-1G, exemplary orientations of the mountingapparatus (100) including a first mounting member (110) and a second mountingmember (120) to support various shapes of items on a wall in accordance with one ormore embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. The first mounting member (110)may be L-shaped, and configured to be attached to a wall and support an item. The secondmounting member (120) may be a generally straight or L-shaped and configured to beattached to the wall support the item.

[0107] It is contemplated that the first mounting member (110) which may be L-shaped may have an approximate 90-degree bend in an approximate middle area of themounting member. However, L-shaped may include any angle, such as 45-175 degreesbetween a first portion of the member and a second portion of the member, where a 180-degree angle would represent a generally straight member. It is further contemplated thatthe bend of the L-shaped member would not necessarily be located in approximate middlearea of the mounting member, and could be located closer to either end of the mountingmember. The L-shaped member may be advantageous as it may support a first side of anitem and possibly another point or another side of the same item.

[0108] It is contemplated that the mounting apparatus (100) may be employed todisplay any type of display materials, such as vinyl record albums, artwork, books, compactdisks, and the like. In the context of vinyl record albums, a vinyl record album cover maybe easily viewed by a user on a wall and retained with the mounting apparatus (100) ofthe present disclosure. When a user desires to listen to a particular vinyl record album,the vinyl record album cover and the record inside the cover may be removed from thewall for use on a record player. It is contemplated that the vinyl record album cover couldbe replaced on the wall without the vinyl record or replaced with the vinyl record withinthe vinyl record album cover when done listening to the vinyl record. It is contemplatedthat the first mounting member (110) and the second mounting member (120) may beattached to a wall and may be oriented in a variety of ways to support several items, whileallowing easy placement and removal of the items, such as shown in FIGS. 1A-1G.

[0109] Referring to FIGS. 2A and 2B, a front view and a rear view of a firstmounting member (110) in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presentdisclosure is shown. FIGS. 2C and 2D illustrate a front view and rear view of a firstmounting member in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0110] FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate a front view and rear view of a secondmounting member (120) in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presentdisclosure where FIGS. 3C and 3D illustrate a front view and rear view of a secondmounting member (120) in accordance with another embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

[0111] It is contemplated that first mounting member (110) may be L-shaped andsecond mounting member (120) may be generally straight or L-shaped. The first mountingmember (110) and the second mounting member (120) may be formed of a rigid material,such as plastic, metal, composite, and the like. The first mounting member (110) mayinclude a first face plate (111) and a first housing portion (113). In one embodiment ofthe disclosure, the first face plate (111) may include a first lip section (112) which extendsbeyond the first housing portion (113) and is configured to retain an item between thefirst face plate (111) and a wall. In another embodiment, a first lip section (112) may beformed along the first housing portion (113), the first lip section (112) providing an edgeto retain the item between the first lip section (112) and a wall. It is contemplated thatthe size and orientation of the first face plate (111) may be similar to the size andorientation of the first housing portion (113) as shown in FIGS. 2A-2B. However, thefirst face plate (111) may be of any size and orientation, and may be of a different size,shape, and orientation as compared to the first housing portion (113) as shown in anexemplary manner in FIGS. 2C-2D.

[0112] The second mounting member (120) may include a second face plate (121)and a second housing portion (123). In one embodiment of the disclosure, the secondface plate (121) may include a second lip section (122) which extends beyond the secondhousing portion (123) and is configured to retain an item between the second face plate(121) and a wall. In another embodiment, a second lip section (122) may be formed alongthe second housing portion (123), the second lip section (122) providing an edge to retainthe item between the second lip section (122) and a wall. It is contemplated that the sizeand orientation of the second face plate (121) may be similar to the size and orientationof the second housing portion (123) as shown in FIGS. 3A-3B. However, the second faceplate (121) may be of any size and orientation, and may be of a different size, shape, andorientation as compared to the second housing portion (123) as shown in an exemplarymanner in FIGS. 3C-3D.

[0113] The first mounting member (110) and the second mounting member(120) may be attached to a wall. It is contemplated that the first housing portion (113) ofthe first mounting member (110) may include an adhesive layer connected to a firstmember rear side (114) and / or that the second housing portion (123) of the secondmounting member (120) may include an adhesive layer connected to a second memberrear side (124). The adhesive layer may include a protective cover which may be removedprior to fastening the mounting member (110 / 120) to a wall. Alternatively, the respectivehousing portion(s) (113 / 123) may include a hook or loop fastener on the respectivemember rear side(s) (114 / 124) which connects to the corresponding hoop or loopfastener which may be attached to a wall. In another embodiment, the respective memberrear side(s) (114 / 124) of the housing portion(s) (113 / 123) may include an interlockingfastener, such as a COMMAND strip, which is configured to connect with anotherinterlocking fastener which may be connected to a wall. This is shown in an exemplarymanner in FIG. 16.

[0114] In another embodiment, the respective member rear side(s) (114 / 124) ofone or the other or each of the housing portion(s) (113 / 123) may be removably coupledto a bracket, the bracket being configured to attach to the wall. It is contemplated thatthe bracket may include a level integrated within the bracket, or removably coupled tothe bracket. The level may be a spirit level or bubble level and refers to an instrumentdesigned to indicate whether a surface is level. In practice, the bubble level is designed tolevel the second bracket on the wall before securing the first bracket. Having the level inthe bracket ensures that both the first and second brackets are applied plumb with on thewall. The housing portion(s) (113 / 123) of the mounting members (110 / 120) may beremovably connected to the bracket which is attached to a wall. While a tension fit isshown, a tongue and groove attachment may be employed, along with other types ofattachment mechanisms. It is further contemplated that the first mounting member (110)and / or the second mounting member (120) may be attached to a wall via a magneticconnector, or by one or more fasteners (e.g. nails, screws, bolts).

[0115] Referring to FIG. 4, a side view of a second mounting member (120) inaccordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. Thesecond mounting member (120) may include a second face plate (121) and a secondhousing portion (123). As shown in FIG.4, the second housing portion (123) may includea second lip section (122). The second lip section (122) may provide an edge to retain anitem between the second lip section (122) and a wall.

[0116] Referring to FIGS 5A and 5B, a removable first face plate (111) whichconnects to a first housing portion (113) of a first mounting member (110) in accordancewith one or more embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. It is contemplatedthat the first housing portion (113) may include one or more first magnets (115) toremovably connect with a first face plate (111) in accordance with one or moreembodiments of the present disclosure. It is contemplated that the mounting apparatus(100) may be manufactured and sold in a manner which allows a user to customize themounting apparatus (100). For example, a user can select a desired design or color of thefirst face plate (111) as shown in exemplary manner in FIGS. 6A-6B. The first face plate(111) may be removably connected with the first housing portion (113). In anembodiment, the first face plate (111) may be formed of a metal which connects with theone or more first magnets (115) of the first housing portion (113), or vice versa.Alternatively, the first face plate (111) and the first housing portion (113) may include ametal portion to ensure a magnetic connection. Additional first face plate designs areshown in an exemplary manner in FIGS. 13A-13C.

[0117] A removable second face plate (121) which connects to a second housingportion (123) of a second mounting member (120) in accordance with one or moreembodiments of the present disclosure may also be present. It is contemplated that thesecond housing portion (123) may include one or more second magnets (125) toremovably connect with a second face plate (121) in accordance with one or moreembodiments of the present disclosure. It is contemplated that the mounting apparatus(100) may be manufactured and sold in a manner which allows a user to customize themounting apparatus (100). For example, a user can select a desired design or color of thesecond face plate (121) as shown in exemplary manner in FIGS. 6A-6B. The second faceplate (121) may be removably connected with the second housing portion (123). In anembodiment, the second face plate (121) may be formed of a metal which connects withthe one or more second magnets (125) of the second housing portion (123), or vice versa.Alternatively, the second face plate (121) and the second housing portion (123) mayinclude a metal portion to ensure a magnetic connection. Additional second face platedesigns are shown in an exemplary manner in FIGS. 14A-14E.

[0118] It is contemplated that the first face plate (111), the second face plate(121), or both may include a micro-LED display. The micro-LED display may be placedon a flat face plate and present words, images, graphics, and the like.

[0119] Referring to FIGS.7A-7B, a first housing portion (113) of a first mountingmember (110) may include a first interior receptacle (116) for one or more batteries anda first light source (117) in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presentdisclosure is shown. The first housing portion (113) may further include a first switch(118) to control the first light source (117). First switch (118) may also be a button orother interface. The first light source (117) may include one or more light emitting diodes.It is further contemplated that the first light source (117) may be controlled by a remotesource such a remote-control device (200). The remote-control device (200) may be aninfrared remote. The remote-control device (200) may further operate across a wirelessspectrum range, such as a 433MHz signal. Alternately, the remote-control device (200)may be an app on a mobile device, and connected via WIFI wherein the mountingapparatus (100) may include a WIFI connection. In such a fashion, the first light source(117) may provide a constant light or may flicker according to a user’s preferences.Additionally, the mounting apparatus (100) may include a motion detector, and the lightmay turn on after detection of motion. Also contemplated is the use of Near FieldCommunication such as that found on many cellular phones and credit card readers.

[0120] Similarly, a second housing portion (123) of a second mounting member(120) may include a second interior receptacle (126) for one or more batteries and asecond light source (127) in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presentdisclosure is shown. The second housing portion (123) may further include a secondswitch (128) to control the second light source (127). Second switch (128) may also be abutton or other interface. The second light source (127) may include one or more lightemitting diodes. It is further contemplated that the second light source (127) may becontrolled by a remote source such a remote-control device (200). The remote-controldevice (200) may be an infrared remote. The remote-control device (200) may furtheroperate across a wireless spectrum range, such as a 433MHz signal. Alternately, theremote-control device (200) may be an app on a mobile device, and connected via WIFIwherein the mounting apparatus (100) may include a WIFI connection. In such a fashion,the second light source (127) may provide a constant light or may flicker according to auser’s preferences. Additionally, the mounting apparatus (100) may include a motiondetector, and the light may turn on after detection of motion.

[0121] It is contemplated that a remote-control device (200), such as an interfaceprovided by an app on a mobile device or computing device may provide a number ofadvantages. It is contemplated that the lights may be controlled in a manner to power onand off, change colors, brightness, light patterns, and control of the lights of a pluralityof mounting members such that the lights may operate in a sequence or order across aplurality of mounting members, such as across rows or columns as shown in an exemplarymanner in FIGS. 15A-15B.

[0122] Referring to FIG.8, a first mounting member (110) with a first light source(not shown) and a screen (300) for filtering the light of the first light source in accordancewith one or more embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. It is contemplatedthat a second mounting member (120) with a second light source (not shown) and ascreen (300) for filtering the light of the second light source may also be included.

[0123] Referring to FIGS. 9A-9D, a first mounting member (110) according toan alternative embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. First mounting member(110) may include a first face plate (111) and first housing portion (113). The first housingportion (113) may include a first lip section (112), the first lip section (112) retains anitem between the first lip section (112) and the wall. The first housing portion (113) mayinclude embedded magnets which may be placed within magnet holders, the magnetholders may be placed within the first interior receptacle (116) of the first housing portion(113). Also, the first housing portion (113) may include embedded metallic pieces whichmay be placed within metallic piece holders, the metallic piece holders may be placedwithin the first interior receptacle (116) of the first housing portion (113). The firsthousing portion (113) may removably connect with a removable first face plate (111). Thefirst interior receptacle (116) may be further configured to contain one or more batterieswhich may power the first light source (117).

[0124] Referring to FIGS.10A-10C, a second mounting member (120) accordingto an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Second mountingmember (120) may include a second face plate (121) and second housing portion (123).The second housing portion (123) may include a second lip section (122), the second lipsection (122) retains an item between the second lip section (122) and the wall. Thesecond housing portion (123) may include embedded magnets which may be placedwithin magnet holders, the magnet holders may be placed within the second interiorreceptacle (126) of the second housing portion (123). Also, the second housing portion(123) may include embedded metallic pieces which may be placed within metallic pieceholders, the metallic piece holders may be placed within the second interior receptacle(126) of the second housing portion (123). The second housing portion (123) mayremovably connect with a removable second face plate (121). The second interiorreceptacle (126) may be further configured to contain one or more batteries which maypower the second light source (127).

[0125] Referring to FIGS. 11A-11B, a first bracket (400) for a first mountingmember (110) in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure isshown. Referring to FIGS.11C-11D illustrate a second bracket (500) for a secondmounting member (120) in accordance with one or more embodiments of the presentdisclosure is shown. The first bracket (400) may include a flat portion side which wouldbe placed in proximity to a wall and the opposite side may include one or more first tabs(410) to allow a tension fit with the first housing portion (113) of the first mountingmember (110). Similarly, the second bracket (500) may include a flat portion side whichwould be placed in proximity to a wall and the opposite side may include one or moresecond tabs (510) to allow a tension fit with the second housing portion (123) of thesecond mounting member (120). It is further contemplated that bracket(s) may include alevel holder (600) which would allow for placement of a level on one or both of thebrackets. The first bracket (400) may further include one or more first openings (420) toallow fasteners to pass through the first bracket and connect to a wall. Alternatively, theflat portion side of the first bracket (400) may include an adhesive layer, interconnectingfastener, hook and loop fastener, and the like. Similarly, the second bracket (500) mayfurther include one or more second openings (520) to allow fasteners to pass through thesecond bracket and connect to a wall. Alternatively, the flat portion side of the secondbracket (500) may include an adhesive layer, interconnecting fastener, hook and loopfastener, and the like.

[0126] Referring to FIG. 12, a first bracket (400) for a first mounting member(110) in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Thefirst bracket (400) may include a flat portion side which would be placed in proximity toa wall and the opposite side may include one or more first tabs (410) to allow a tensionfit with the housing portion of first mounting member (110). It is further contemplatedthat first bracket (400) may include a level holder (600) which would allow for placementof a level (610) on the first bracket. The first bracket (400) may further include one ormore first openings (420) to allow fasteners to pass through the first bracket and connectto a wall.

[0127] Similarly, a second bracket (500) for a second mounting member (120) inaccordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. The secondbracket (500) may include a flat portion side which would be placed in proximity to a walland the opposite side may include one or more second tabs (510) to allow a tension fitwith the housing portion of second mounting member (120). It is further contemplatedthat second bracket (500) may include a level holder (600) which would allow forplacement of a level (610) on the second bracket. The second bracket (500) may furtherinclude one or more second openings (520) to allow fasteners to pass through the secondbracket and connect to a wall.

[0128] Referring to FIGS. 13A-13C, a first face plate (111) for a first mountingmember (110) in accordance with an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure isshown. Referring to FIGS. 14A-14E, a second face plate (121) for a second mountingmember (120) in accordance with an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure isshown. The face plate(s) (111 / 121) may be removably connected with the housingportion(s) (113 / 123) of their respective mounting member(s) (110 / 120). In anembodiment, one or both of the face plate(s) (111 / 121) may be formed of a metal whichconnects with the one or more magnets of the respective housing portion(s) (113 / 123),or vice versa. Alternatively, one or both of the face plate(s) (111 / 121) and their respectivehousing portion(s) (113 / 123) may include a metal portion to ensure a magneticconnection.

[0129] It is contemplated that the face plate(s) (111 / 121) may include a micro-LED display such as shown in FIGS. 14D-14E. The micro-LED display may be placed ona flat face plate and present words, images, graphics, and the like. The micro-LED displaymay include small red, green, and blue LEDs where each LED corresponds to a pixel onthe display. It is contemplated that the display may be powered and controlled by a battery(700) which is connected to the face plate(s) (111 / 121) as shown in FIG. 13A and FIG.14B. The battery (700) may be a lithium coin cell battery, such as a CR2016 battery orCR2032 battery and may be located within the interior receptacle (116 / 126) of therespective housing portion (113 / 123). In some embodiments, the micro-LED display maybe equipped with a near-field communication (NFC) interface which closes a circuitbetween the battery and the micro-LED display to turn the micro-LED display on when adevice – such as a user’s cellular phone – is in close proximity to the mounting apparatus(100).

[0130] Referring to FIGS. 15A-15C, exemplary orientations of the mountingapparatus including a first mounting member and a second mounting member to supportan item on a wall in accordance with an alternative embodiment of the present disclosureare shown. It is contemplated that light source(s) (117 / 127) of each mounting membermay be controlled in a manner to power on and off, change colors, change brightness,light patterns, in a sequential or determinate pattern, such as across rows or columns asshown in an exemplary manner in FIGS. 15A-15B.

[0131] Referring to FIG. 16, a first mounting member (110) may include one ormore first interlocking fasteners (119) while a second mounting member (120) mayinclude one or more second interlocking fastener (129) to connect with one or more wallinterlocking fasteners (800) attached to a wall in accordance with one or moreembodiments of the present disclosure is shown.

[0132] The mounting apparatus (100) may also be provided as a mounting kitcomprising any number of combinations of the embodiments described herein including– but not limited to – embodiments of the first mounting member (110), the secondmounting member (120), the remote-control device (200), the screen (300), the firstbracket (400), the second bracket (500), the level holder (600), the level (610), the battery(700), and the wall interlocking fastener (800).

[0133] Although inventive concepts have been described with reference to theembodiments illustrated in the attached drawing figures, equivalents may be employedand substitutions made herein without departing from the scope of the claims.Components illustrated and described herein are merely examples of a system / device andcomponents that may be used to implement embodiments of the inventive concepts andmay be replaced with other devices and components without departing from the scope ofthe claims. Furthermore, any dimensions, degrees, and / or numerical ranges providedherein are to be understood as non-limiting examples unless otherwise specified in theclaims.

Claims

CLAIMSWhat is claimed is:

1. A mounting kit, comprising:a first mounting member (110) which is L-shaped; anda second mounting member (120) which is straight; andwherein each of the first mounting member and the second mounting memberare configured to be attached to a wall and to support an item.

2. The mounting kit of claim 1, wherein the first mounting member comprises afirst face plate (111) connected to a first housing portion (113), and the secondmounting member comprises a second face plate (121) connected to a secondhousing portion (123).

3. The mounting kit of claim 2, wherein the first face plate includes a first lip section(112) which extends beyond the first housing portion, the second face plateincludes a second lip section (122) which extends beyond the second housingportion, the first lip section is configured to retain the item between the first faceplate and the wall, and the second lip section is configured to retain the itembetween the second face plate and the wall.

4. The mounting kit of claim 2, wherein the first housing portion includes at leastone first magnet (115) configured to removably connect the first housing portionto the first face plate, and the second housing portion includes at least one secondmagnet (125) configured to removably connect the second housing portion to thesecond face plate.

5. The mounting kit of claim 2, wherein the first housing portion includes a firstinterior receptacle (116) for containing at least one battery (700) and a first lightsource (117), and / or the second housing portion includes a second interiorreceptacle (126) for containing the at least one battery and a second light source(127).

6. The mounting kit of claim 5, wherein the first housing portion further includes afirst switch (118) or a first button to control the first light source, and / or thesecond housing portion further includes a second switch (128) or a second buttonto control the second light source.

7. The mounting kit of claim 5, wherein the first light source and / or the secondlight source is controlled by a remote-control device (200) which includes aninterface to control the first light source and / or the second light source.

8. The mounting kit of claim 5, wherein the first light source includes a screenconfigured to filter light from the first light source, and / or the second light sourceincludes the screen configured to filter light from the second light source.

9. The mounting kit of claim 1, wherein the first mounting member includes at leastone first interlocking fastener (119), and / or the second mounting memberincludes at least one second interlocking fastener (129), and wherein each of thefirst interlocking fastener and the second interlocking fastener are configured toconnect with at least one wall interlocking fastener (800) to attach the firstmounting member and / or the second mounting member to the wall.

10. The mounting kit of claim 1, wherein the first mounting member includes anadhesive layer applied to a first member rear side (114) and / or the secondmounting member includes the adhesive layer applied to a second member rearside (124).

11. The mounting kit of claim 2, wherein the first mounting member includes a firstbracket (400) having a flat portion side and an opposite side having one or morefirst tabs (410) configured to form a tension fit with the first housing portion.

12. The mounting kit of claim 11, wherein the first bracket includes at least one firstopening (420) configured to allow a fastener to pass through the first bracket andconnect to the wall.

13. The mounting kit of claim 11, wherein the first bracket includes a level (600)connected to a level holder (610) within the first bracket.

14. The mounting kit of claim 2, wherein the second mounting member includes asecond bracket (500) having a flat portion side and an opposite side having oneor more second tabs (510) configured to form a tension fit with the secondhousing portion.

15. The mounting kit of claim 14, wherein the second bracket includes at least onesecond opening (520) configured to allow a fastener to pass through the secondbracket and connect to the wall.

16. The mounting kit of claim 14, wherein the second bracket includes a level (600)connected to a level holder (610) within the second bracket.

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