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An improved frame support permits an object being hung to be moved up and down, side to side, and/or rotated in any desired orientation and which provides improved security and safety from intentional or accidental removal from the wall. The invention includes a plate having a set of cord supports d

An improved frame support permits an object being hung to be moved up and down, side to side, and/or rotated in any desired orientation and which provides improved security and safety from intentional or accidental removal from the wall. The invention includes a plate having a set of cord supports directed in a first direction towards a top edge of the plate and at least one cord support directed in a second, opposite direction towards a bottom edge of the plate. The support cord is supported by the frame and by the frame support in a unique manner which provides up and down, side to side, and rotational adjustability. The invention also provides increased security for frames supported by the device described herein. In its simplest form, the improved security device according to the present invention may be provided by "locking" the support cord into place on the adjusting hook with a nut. This provides security from removing the picture from the wall, to prevent theft, for example, and to provide added security in case the cord disconnects from one side of the frame. In one version, the support cord is also protected from rubbing against the screw by providing a sheath covering the screw, such as using a spacer or recessed nut. This prevents the cord from fraying or breaking due to the screw "sawing" through the cord over time.

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[ I claim:] [1.] An adjustable frame support, comprising:a. a frame support device having:(1) first and second cord supports directed in a first direction;(2) a third cord support directed in a second, opposite direction facing away from the first direction;b. a plurality of frame support points con

[ I claim:] [1.] An adjustable frame support, comprising:a. a frame support device having:(1) first and second cord supports directed in a first direction;(2) a third cord support directed in a second, opposite direction facing away from the first direction;b. a plurality of frame support points connectable to a frame, including:(1) a first frame support point connectable to a first side of the frame further from the third cord support in the first direction than the first cord support;(2) a second frame support point connectable to a second side of the frame further from the second cord support in the first direction than the second cord support;(3) a third frame support point connectable to a first side of the frame further from the first cord support in the second direction than the third cord support; and(4) a fourth frame support point connectable to a second side of the frame further from the second cord support in the second direction than the third cord support; andc. a cord configured to be supported by the first, second, and third cord supports and first, second, third, and fourth frame support points in a manner that a length of cord extending between each of the frame support points and an associated cord support is variable.