Free Standing Hanging Device
It is a principal object of the invention to provide a hanging device with sufficient support, functionality and simplicity to fulfill many designer residential and/or commercial functions. The hanging device of the invention is compact and has a reinforced structure, thereby taking into account both esthetic and practical aspects. Additionally the hanging device also provides designer uses. According to one aspect of the invention, the hanging device comprises two vertical support members, a hanging rod, a horizontal support rod, and footings. The two footings contain rubber pads on the under side that has contact with the flooring. The footings are welded to the vertical support rod, which is mitered and welded to the hanging rod and horizontal support rod. According to another aspect of the invention, the above hanging device can include a secondary horizontal support rod for additional support and hanging space. Still according to another aspect of the invention, more than one of the above devices can be adapted by replacing the rubber pads on the footings with steel plates and stud mount ball transfers creating an esthetic movable hanging device.
The invention relates to a hanging device. More particularly, the invention relates to a hanging device that has improved hanging, designer, and commercial functions.
DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ARTThe conventional freestanding hanging device is usually unattractive and can lack structure. In most cases this type of hanging device tends to be lightweight, yet can lack structure, weight capacity and esthetic.
These conventional hanging devices often lack proper support for an excessive amount of clothing or they are mass produced, which limit the design, size and functionality of the device.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONIt is therefore a principal object of the invention to provide a hanging device with sufficient support, functionality and simplicity to fulfill many designer residential and/or commercial functions. The hanging device of the invention is compact and has a reinforced structure, thereby taking into account both esthetic and practical aspects. Additionally the hanging device also provides designer uses.
According to one aspect of the invention, the hanging device comprises two vertical support members, a hanging rod, a horizontal support rod, and footings. The two footings contain rubber pads on the under side that has contact with the flooring. The footings are welded to the vertical support rod, which is mitered and welded to the hanging rod and horizontal support rod.
According to another aspect of the invention, the above hanging device can include a secondary horizontal support rod for additional support and hanging space.
Still according to another aspect of the invention, more than one of the above devices can be adapted by replacing the rubber pads on the footings with steel plates and stud mount ball transfers creating an esthetic movable hanging device.
The drawings included herein provide a further understanding of the invention and, incorporated herein, constitute a part of the invention disclosure. A brief introduction of the drawings is as follows:
The following detailed description of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings is only illustrative of specific structures and ways of making the invention, and does not limit the scope of the invention. Wherever possible in the description, like reference numerals will refer to like elements and parts unless otherwise illustrated.
Referring now to
1A the hanging rod
1B the lower horizontal support bar,
3A and 3B the footings, and
4A-D hard rubber pads glued to 3A/B to give the rack traction and added stability
It also shows their distribution and orientation on the footings 3 A/B.
In view of the foregoing, the hanging device of the invention is simple and has a reinforced adaptable structure, which is esthetic and practical. Additionally the hanging device provides designer uses.
It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the above description is only illustrative of specific embodiments and examples of the invention. The invention should therefore cover various modifications and variations made to the herein-described structure and operations of the invention, provided they fall within the scope of the invention as defined in the following appended claims.
Claims
1. A hanging device comprising;
- two vertical support rods mitered and welded to a horizontal hanging rod, said vertical supports' length can be adjusted to allow for custom applications;
- one hanging rod welded as stated above to the vertical support rods, said rod is the structure on which the items will be hung, the length of which can also be adjusted for designer applications;
- one horizontal support rod, also mitered and welded to the vertical support rods;
- two footings, welded to the vertical support rods, containing hard rubber pads for traction and added stability.
2. The device of claim 1, wherein an additional horizontal support rod is mitered and welded to the vertical support rods to add height and structure to the hanging device.
3. The device of claim 1, wherein the rubber pads are replaced with steel plates and stud mount ball transfers creating a movable hanging device. Three 13/16″ stud mount ball transfers are attached to each of the footings.
4. The device of claim 2, wherein the rubber pads are replaced with steel plates and stud mount ball transfers creating a movable hanging device. Three 1/16″ stud mount ball transfers are attached to each of the footings.
Type: Application
Filed: Dec 24, 2008
Publication Date: Jun 24, 2010
Inventor: Ana Maria Torres (New York, NY)
Application Number: 12/343,708
International Classification: A47B 45/00 (20060101); A47B 57/00 (20060101);