Method and apparatus for hanging pictures and other wall objects

Abstract

A fastening device is provided for hanging a picture or other wall object on a wall. The fastening device including a carrier having at least two mounting hooks in parallel alignment which are secured to the carrier for engaging wire mounting means on the back of the picture or wall object. Affixation means in the form of either a nail or adhesive mounts are provided for affixing the carrier to the wall. A leveling device, preferably a bubble level, may be included in the carrier. A companion method for hanging the picture or other wall object on a wall using the subject fastening device is further provided.

Wherefore, I claim  
     
         1 . A fastening device for hanging a picture or other wall object on a wall, said device including a carrier having at least two mounting hooks in parallel alignment secured to said carrier for engaging wire mounting means on the back of said picture or wall object and affixation means for affixing said carrier to the wall.  
     
     
         2 . The fastening device of  claim 1 , wherein said carrier is a flexible material.  
     
     
         3 . The fastening device of  claim 2 , wherein said flexible material is selected from the group consisting of plastic, paper or cardboard.  
     
     
         4 . The fastening device of  claim 1 , where said affixation means are nails which can be driven through said mounting hooks and carrier to affix the device to the wall.  
     
     
         5 . The fastening device of  claim 1 , wherein said affixation means is a releasable adhesive material for affixing the carrier to the wall.  
     
     
         6 . The fastening device of  claim 1 , wherein said mounting means further include a leveling device.  
     
     
         7 . The fastening device of  claim 6 , wherein said leveling device is a bubble level.  
     
     
         8 . The fastening device of  claim 1 , wherein said hooks are secured to the carrier by glue.  
     
     
         9 . A fastening device for hanging a picture or other wall object on a wall, said device including a carrier having at least two mounting hooks in parallel alignment secured to said carrier for engaging wire mounting means on the back of said picture or wall object, affixation means for affixing said carrier to the wall and leveling means for leveling the carrier.  
     
     
         10 . The fastening device of  claim 9 , wherein said level means comprises a bubble level.  
     
     
         11 . The fastening device of  claim 9 , wherein said carrier is a flexible material.  
     
     
         12 . The fastening device of  claim 1 , wherein said flexible material is selected from the group consisting of plastic, paper or cardboard.  
     
     
         13 . The fastening device of  claim 9 , where said affixation means are nails which can be driven through said mounting hooks and carrier to affix the device to the wall.  
     
     
         14 . The fastening device of  claim 9 , wherein said affixation means is a releasable adhesive material for affixing the carrier to the wall.  
     
     
         15 . A method for hanging a picture or other wall object on a wall, said method comprising the steps of: 
 providing a fastening device of the type including a carrier having at least two mounting hooks in parallel alignment secured to said carrier for engaging wire mounting means on the back of said picture or wall object and affixation means for affixing said carrier to the wall;    affixing said carrier to said wall; and    mounting said picture or other wall object onto said fastening device by engaging the wire mounting means on the back of the picture or wall object with the mounting hooks on said carrier.    
     
     
         16 . A method for hanging a picture or other wall object on a wall, said method comprising the steps of: 
 providing a fastening device of the type including a carrier having at least two mounting hooks in parallel alignment secured to said carrier for engaging wire mounting means on the back of said picture or wall object, affixation means for affixing said carrier to the wall, and leveling means for leveling the carrier;    positioning the carrier on the wall such that the leveling means indicate that the carrier is level;    affixing said carrier to said wall; and    mounting said picture or other wall object onto said fastening device by engaging the wire mounting means on the back of the picture or wall object with the mounting hooks on said carrier.