Hanging object retaining device

Abstract

A device and kit to retain hanging objects that is wall mounted and does not require additional structures mounted to the hanging object. The device can have at least one base configured to be adjacent to the wall and at least one tab extending from and at approximately right angles to the second face. Various means of attaching the base can be used such as adhesives, nails, and the like. Where a nail is used, the base can have a hole to allow passage of the nail. In use, the device can have one tab or two tabs at right angles. Where two tabs are used, the device is suited for placement at a lower corner of a frame. The device may be presented as a kit having a plurality of identical bases or a variety of sizes and shapes, double sided adhesive tape, nails, and packaging.

1 . A device to retain a hanging object on a wall, comprising:
 at least one base having two faces, a first face configured to be adjacent to the wall and an opposite second face, and at least one tab extending from and at approximately right angles to the second face.   
   
   
       2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said first face further comprises an adhesive coating for attachment to a wall. 
   
   
       3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said base has a hole configured to allow a nail to pass through. 
   
   
       4 . The device of  claim 1 , having two tabs adjacent and at right angles to each other. 
   
   
       5 . The device of  claim 1 , having two bases. 
   
   
       6 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a second tab extending over the second face and at approximate right angles to the tab. 
   
   
       7 . A kit to retain a hanging object on a wall, comprising:
 a plurality of bases having two faces, a first face configured to be adjacent to the wall and an opposite second face, and at least one tab extending from and at approximately right angles to the second face;   double sided adhesive tape; and   packaging to contain the kit.   
   
   
       8 . The kit of  claim 7 , further comprising:
 holes in the plurality of bases configured to allow a nail to pass through;   a variety of sizes and shapes of bases to accommodate a variety of applications; and   a plurality of nails sized to pass through the hole.   
   
   
       9 . A method for retaining a hanging object on a wall, comprising the steps of:
 aligning a hanging object to a desired position on the wall; and   applying to the wall at least one base having two faces, a first face configured to be adjacent to the wall and an opposite second face, and at least one tab extending from and at approximately right angles to the second face, wherein applying said base is adjacent to at least a side edge of the hanging object to prevent lateral movement.   
   
   
       10 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein at least two bases are used for applying to the wall. 
   
   
       11 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein said base has two tabs adjacent and at right angles to each other; and
 wherein applying said base is at a corner of said hanging object.   
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein applying said base to said wall is accomplished by adding adhesive between said wall and said first face. 
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein applying said base to said wall is accomplished by nailing said base to said wall.