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March 10, 2014

Ideal Picture Hanging Hook Earns Patent Published March 6, 2014 by Merit AS Hanging Systems received notice from the US Patent and Trademark Office that the recently redesigned Mini Hook has achieved a patent on its design. This is the third major version of the diminutive cable hanging hook. Mini Hook, Swivel The earlier version of this hook introduced the popular swivel feature that allows the body to rotate within the formed wire hook portion of the assembly. This is a great convenience feature that allows for left and right-handed use, which is particularly handy when adjusting frame height in tight or difficult locations. Mini Hook, Security Another attribute of this frame hook is that it may be used in a way that provides picture hanging security or anti-theft capability.

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