Wall decorative object hanger

Abstract

A hanger comprises a planar surface spanning a horizontal width. An adhesive layer is configured horizontally along an upper edge of a first side of the planar surface and is attachable to the vertical surface. A receptacle is configured below the planar surface, and is fitted to receive therein a head of a hanging adaptor below a second side of the planar surface that is opposite the first side. When the head is contained within the receptacle, the hanging adaptor is centered along the horizontal width of the planar surface. Elongated panels extend between the planar surface and the receptacle and are configured to restrain a rim of the head of the hanging adaptor, such that a lateral movement of the hanging adaptor is bounded by the one or more elongated panels. A horizontal width of the receptacle is narrower than the horizontal width spanned by the planar surface.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A hanger, comprising:
 a planar surface spanning a horizontal width;   an adhesive layer configured horizontally along an upper edge of a first side of the planar surface and attachable to a vertical surface;   a receptacle configured below the planar surface, and fitted to receive therein a head of a hanging adaptor below a second side of the planar surface that is opposite the first side, such that, when the head is contained within the receptacle, the hanging adaptor is centered along the horizontal width of the planar surface; and   one or more elongated panels extending between the planar surface and the receptacle and configured to restrain a rim of the head of the hanging adaptor, such that a lateral movement of the hanging adaptor is bounded by the one or more elongated panels;   wherein a horizontal width of the receptacle is narrower than the horizontal width spanned by the planar surface.   
     
     
         2 . The hanger of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more elongated panels comprise two panels arranged in a tapering fashion so as to define a channel that narrows between the planar surface and the receptacle. 
     
     
         3 . The hanger of  claim 1 , further comprising a tab for manual engagement configured on a lower surface of the hanger below the receptacle. 
     
     
         4 . The hanger of  claim 1 , wherein the horizontal width of the planar surface is as least twice as wide as the horizontal width of the receptacle. 
     
     
         5 . A decorative block hanging system comprising:
 the hanger as defined in  claim 1 ; and   a decorative block having the hanging adaptor attached thereto at a horizontally centered position, such that when the head of the hanging adaptor is received within the receptacle, the decorative block is alignable to be levelled with respect to the vertical surface.   
     
     
         6 . The decorative block hanging system of  claim 5 , wherein the head of the hanging adaptor is button-shaped. 
     
     
         7 . A method comprising:
 adhering an adhesive layer of a hanger to a vertical surface,   wherein the hanger comprises:
 a planar surface spanning a horizontal width, with the adhesive layer configured horizontally along an upper edge of the first side of the planar surface, 
 a receptacle configured below the second side of the planar surface, and fitted to receive therein a head of a hanging adaptor below a second side of the planar surface that is opposite the first side, such that, when the head is contained within the receptacle, the hanging adaptor is centered along the horizontal width of the planar surface; 
 and one or more elongated panels mounted to restrain a rim of the head of the hanging adaptor, such that a lateral movement of the hanging adaptor is bounded by the one or more elongated panels; 
 wherein a horizontal width of the receptacle is narrower than the horizontal width spanned by the planar surface; 
   and hanging the head of the hanging adaptor within the receptacle.   
     
     
         8 . The method as defined in  claim 7 , wherein the one or more elongated panels comprise two panels comprise two panels arranged in a tapering fashion so as to define a channel that narrows between the planar surface and the receptacle, and the hanging step comprises lowering the head of the hanging adaptor between the two panels. 
     
     
         9 . The method as defined in  claim 7 , wherein the hanger comprises a tab for manual engagement configured on a lower surface of the hanger below the receptacle, and the method further comprises grasping the tab, raising the hanger element while grasping the tab, and thereby peeling the adhesive layer of the hanger element from the vertical surface. 
     
     
         10 . The method as defined in  claim 7 , wherein the horizontal width of the planar surface is as least twice as wide as the horizontal width of the receptacle. 
     
     
         11 . The method as defined in  claim 7 , wherein the hanging adaptor is attached to a decorative block at a horizontally centered position of the decorative block, such that, when the head of the hanging adaptor is received within the receptacle, the decorative block is alignable to be levelled with respect to the vertical surface, and the method further comprises leveling the decorative block. 
     
     
         12 . The method as defined in  claim 7 , wherein the head of the hanging adaptor is button-shaped.