Picture hanging solution takes top hardware prize at Invention and New Product Exposition

Casual Living Staff -- Casual Living, 6/22/2012 9:48:09 AM

PITTSBURGH — The Invention and New Product Exposition recognizes inventors for their new products and innovations, including in the hardware/tools and household categories.InventHelp, an invention submission company, announced Mike Marks of Naperville, Ill., received the gold medal in the Hardware/Tools and Household categories at the Invention and New Product Exposition's closing awards dinner for its 27th annual show.

Marks won the prize for Hang It Perfect, a picture hanging solution designed to enable perfect picture hanging in about two minutes or less in three quick steps.

INPEX showcases new products and innovations that are available to business and industry to manufacture, license or distribute.

All of the inventions were exhibited June 13-15 at the Monroeville Convention Center near downtown Pittsburgh.

The inventions recognized run the gamut from concept to finished product. Awards were presented in categories ranging from advertising to transportation, as well as special awards from corporations and individuals. An international jury judges each of the inventions, and selects a winner in each category.