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Is a picture hanging tool patented?

Short answer: specific designs of a picture hanging tool have been patented many times, but "a picture hanging tool" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.

What our index shows
  • 111 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “picture hangframe hang” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
  • Among the 104 best keyword matches we examined, 17 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
  • Most frequent assignees in those matches: WILLIS DAVID E (3), BLACK & DECKER INC (3), MCS INDUSTRIES INC (3), MAGNUS INVENT LLC (2).
  • Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): A47G (92), F16B (10), G01C (9), F16M (7).

Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.

14 real patent publications related to a picture hanging tool

  1. Picture frame hanging assembly and method of installation US-11297960-B2 2022 · BLACK TIE BRANDS LLC
    A picture frame hanging assembly that includes at least one bracket directly coupled to either a horizontally oriented or a vertically oriented frame element and each bracket enclosing and defining hook-receiving aperture superimp…
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  2. Picture hanging marking tool US-10165875-B2 2019 · MAGNUS INVENT LLC
    The present invention includes methods, devices, kits, and components of an apparatus that can assist a user to identify locations of attachment points or openings on a frame and transferring those measurements to a wall for purpo…
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  3. User-friendly heavy duty dual-hooks picture frame hanger US-10194761-B1 2019 · YANG UE MING
    Present invention discloses a user-friendly heavy duty dual-hooks plastic or metal hanger that has a hook-above-nail arrangement, and load capacity and structural strength equivalent to that of conventional nail-above-hook metal h…
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  4. Picture frame hanger US-2014346310-A1 2014 · YANG UE-MING
    Present invention discloses a new upper-hook-section and lower-anchor-section hanger that overcomes the drawbacks of conventional upper-anchor-section and lower-hook-section hanger of prior art, as well as the drawbacks of upper-h…
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  5. Adjustable framed picture hanger back US-8458943-B2 2013 · HORNE CHRISTOPHER A
    A picture frame having an adjustable back assembly enabling vertical, horizontal and rotary adjustment of the frame position on a wall is described. The frame back is sized to fit into a recess in the picture frame back, and inclu…
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  6. Picture hanging tool US-2010200723-A1 2010 · SCHAPANSKI ROLAND C
    A picture hanging tool comprises a main body having a flange adapted to overlie the upper edge of a picture frame and a slide which is adjustable relative to the main body. The slide may be secured in any selected one of a number …
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  7. Method of insertion of a metal picture hanger into a gypsum board wall US-7694401-B2 2010 · COBRA FIXATIONS CIE LTEE COBRA
    A picture hanger for use with gypsum board comprises a strip of steel bent into a V to provide two legs. The first leg is arcuate and functions as an anchor upon insertion into the gypsum board. The second leg is straight, with a …
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  8. Earthquake proof picture hanging system US-7556235-B1 2009 · FARRIS LOUIS S
    The instant invention uses spring-loaded clips that mount to the back of a frame. The picture is then hung on a wall by slipping these clips over hooks or nails secured to a wall. The hooks are secured in the spring-loaded clips a…
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  9. Picture hanging system for stretched artist canvas hung without a frame US-2008035825-A1 2008 · TORREY RALPH H
    A picture hanging system for stretched artist canvas intended to be hung on a wall without a frame, comprising a frame support means attached to the inside of the wood frame upon which said artist canvas has been stretched, and a …
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  10. Picture hanging tool US-7159329-B2 2007 · DOLENZ GEORGE M
    A picture hanging tool is provided for facilitated marking of a selected point on a wall or the like for subsequent installation of a fastener used for hanging a picture or other object from the wall. The tool includes an upper ha…
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  11. Picture frame hanger US-7222833-B2 2007 · YANG DAVID
    The hanger of present invention comprises of an integral hook and anchor sections in the upper and lower parts of hanger respectively. The hook section forms an U-hook for suspending and retaining the hanging wire of a picture fra…
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  12. Adjustable picture hanging hook WO-03032784-A9 2005 · KAMENSTEIN PETER
    An assembly (10) for hanging picture frames and other objects to a vertical support includes a base (12), with locking grooves (14) that is mounted to the vertical support and a wheel (30) disposed on the base and which is movable…
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  13. Picture hanging position marking tool US-6049991-A 2000 · DAVID DISSMEYER
    A picture hanging position marking tool is disclosed having a relatively flat, elongated support arm is a marking orifice at the distal end opposite a support arm handle. The marking orifice is bounded at its lower edge by a suppo…
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  14. Picture frame hanger US-6062525-A 2000
    A device that is hung on a wall and provides for continuously adjusting the vertical and horizontal position of an object that is hung on the device by the use of two screws and two threaded holders. The object is hooked in a serp…
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What this means for your idea

Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a picture hanging tool been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Household products tend to differ in the mechanism (how something attaches, folds, dispenses or cleans) rather than the basic idea.

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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.