Wall hanging system

Abstract

An improved universal wall hanging system for use in hanging an article from a wall is provided. The improved wall hanging system may allow for more convenient storage and hanging of a plurality of differently dimensioned, weighted and configured articles from a wall. The present invention may be utilized to hang oddly shaped articles and may be configured to be utilized with a plurality of different articles when desired by a user. The present invention utilizes a universal receiver unit and an adapter configured to be adapted to the article to be hung whereby the adaptor unit may be releasably attached to the article to be hung and may be releasably attached to any of a plurality of different receiver units.

1 . An apparatus for use in hanging an article from a surface, the apparatus comprising:
 a support means adapted to attach to a surface;   a receiving portion incorporated into the support means; and   an adaptor configured to be removably attached to the support means whereby the adaptor is utilized to hang an article therefrom.   
   
   
       2 . The apparatus described in  claim 1  wherein said adaptor is receivable into said receiving portion. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus described in  claim 1  wherein said adaptor may be configured to support a plurality of differently weighted and dimensioned articles to be hung. 
   
   
       4 . The apparatus described in  claim 1  wherein said adaptor may be removably attached to the support means and whereby an alternative adaptor may be provided to replace the adaptor. 
   
   
       5 . The apparatus described in  claim 1  wherein said receiver portion is configured to receive the adaptor whereby a plurality of adaptor may fit into any receiving portion. 
   
   
       6 . The apparatus described in  claim 1  wherein said the support means may allow for hanging of an article to any vertical surface including doors, walls, exterior walls and vehicles. 
   
   
       7 . The apparatus described in  claim 1  wherein the receiver portion may be constructed integrally in the support means and have a plurality of different configurations to accommodate the adaptor. 
   
   
       8 . The apparatus described in  claim 1  wherein the adaptor may be constructed in a plurality of different configurations to accommodate straps, nets, tool racks, shelving and the like. 
   
   
       9 . The apparatus described in  claim 1  wherein the apparatus has a receiver portion configured to receive a plurality of adaptors thereon such that each receiver portion may support a plurality of adaptors and thereby support a plurality of different articles. 
   
   
       10 . The apparatus described in  claim 1  wherein the apparatus may have a receiver portion connected to an adaptor whereby the adaptor is releasable from the receiver portion when the article is removed from its hung position and whereby the adaptor is removable from the article to be placed on another article to be hung. 
   
   
       11 . A method for hanging a device, the method comprising the steps of:
 providing a support means adapted to attach to a surface the support means being removably attachable to a surface;   providing at least a receiving portion integrally formed in the support means whereby the receiving portion is adapted to receive an attachment portion; and   providing a plurality of attachment portions whereby an attachment portion is mated to the receiving portion whereby the attachment portion is configurable to hang and article thereon.   
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the surface is a wall. 
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising the step of:
 applying an adhesive to the attachment portion whereby the attachment portion may be substantially permanently affixed to an article to be hung.   
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 11  further comprising the step of:
 inserting the attachment portion into the receiving portion of the support means for connectivity of the attachment portion to the support means.   
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 11  further comprising the step of:
 providing a plurality of adaptors which may be configured for facilitating the hanging of a plurality of devices whereby the adaptors may be received by the receiving portion.   
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 11  further comprising the step of:
 providing a locking mechanism on the attachment portion to allow for securement of the attachment portion about the receiving portion and further allowing for release of the attachment portion from the receiving portion of the apparatus.   
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 11  further comprising the step of:
 allowing for removal and replacement of the adaptor from the receiving portion such that the adaptor may be removed and replaced with a more suitable adaptor for use.