Simple Center Wall Hanger

Abstract

A secure, single-pivot hanger for picture frames or like objects. The invention includes a top-center alignment slot so it can quickly and accurately be placed directly over the object's, previously measured and marked, top midpoint. Adhesive on the hanger's back is used to hold the hanger in position on the object before being nailed in place. Two pre-located holes assure that fastener nails will be self-stabilized in an upright starting position and guided in a straight line as they are driven into the back of the object. Once attached, the hanger's catch lip and relief space will allow it to securely rest on a screw, anchor nail, or the like between the back of the hanging object and the vertical surface it is being suspended from. The hanger can easily and safely rotate around its single pivot point to adjust for final leveling.

Having described my invention, I claim: 
     
         1 . The ease in which the object's top midpoint, previously marked by the user, can be located and lined up through the hanger's center alignment slot will improve the simplicity of and increase the accuracy for attaching the hanger directly over the object's center point axis. 
     
     
         2 . Adhesive backing secured to the bottom of the hanger body will assure minimal to no movement after being firmly pressed to the back of a picture frame or like object which will keep the hanger securely in place before and during the process of being permanently affixed to the object with fastener nails. 
     
     
         3 . The hanger's pre-located, self-stabilizing fastener holes will assure the nails will be held in a steady, upright starting position and be guided down in a straight line while being driven into the back of a picture frame or like object without risking injury to the user's fingers or needing to use additional holding tools.