Abstract: A mobile bin cart which supports recycling bins. The cart has a vertically oriented frame with wheels at the bottom for tilting back and moving the cart. A plurality of horizontal cross braces spans the frame, with each brace vertically mounted above the others. At least two contoured support brackets are adjustably mounted to each cross brace so that the hook elements are oriented vertically upwards. The circumferential lip of a standard recycling bin is then supported by the hook elements, with the bin swinging backward to butt against the cart frame for additional support. The bins can then be removed and replaced with a vertical lifting motion hence making loading and unloading the cart much easier for the user.

Abstract: A girder and a suspension device is adapted for a releasable connection thereto in order to suspend objects from the girder. The girder may be supported between two vertical rails, each having at least one slot. The girder includes a section having a web portion located in the operative state of the girder in a substantially vertical plane, and at least one flange portion angled substantially 90° thereto. The length of the flange portion substantially corresponds to the distance between the rails. The girder has an engagement element for engagement in a slot in a respective one of the rails. The web portion as well as the flange portion are provided with holes located in a common plane, perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the girder. The suspension device includes an engagement portion dimensioned for introduction into both holes, at least a portion of the engagement portion being directed so that it tends to incline relative to the axis of the hole upon loading of the suspension device.

Abstract: An adjustable wreath hanger, preferably made of molded plastic, is disclosed herein that preferably comprises a hanger strip attachable to the top of a door or other object and a hook strip that slidably engages the hanger strip to permit selective variation of the distance between a rearwardly facing door hook and a forwardly facing wreath hook. The hanger strip preferably comprises a plurality of forwardly facing detent members into which a tooth projecting rearwardly from an engagement tab on the hook strip can be selectively engaged or disengaged to vary the relative positions of the two strips, thereby effectively elongating the length of the wreath hanger.

Abstract: An over the door hook has a U-shaped bracket with at least one curved hook sized to receive a hook segment. Two or more plastic hook segments have an opening at an upper end and a curved hook at the lower end. The curved hook of one segment fits through the opening in another hook segment. The two segments are locked together by a tab or tooth in one segment that fits into a slot or recess in a second segment. An alternative is to provide a boss adjacent the opening at the upper end of one segment that is gripped by the curved hook of the second segment. Similar locking arrangements can be provided to lock a hook segment to the U-shaped bracket.

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying an object on a structure is provided. Generally, the structure of the apparatus contains a holding portion that is fabricated so as to allow the apparatus to hold the structure. The apparatus also contains a hook portion that is capable of allowing the object to be set thereon, and a central loop portion that is capable of allowing a second object to be situated therein.

Abstract: A device for assisting in the carriage of certain items in connection with use of a baby stroller or the like. The device includes a flexible strap for encircling the handle of a baby stroller and an inflexible “C”-shaped element connected to the strap. The device is usually used in pairs to more conveniently mount a pocketbook or the like from the “C”-shaped element, the convenience being for the caretaker of the baby in the stroller.

Abstract: A single-piece track clamping holder for mounting a track of a sliding door system on a substrate includes a track receiver formed as a single piece and having a track receiving opening profiled to extend around more than half the circumference of a track, the track receiver having a wall bounding the receiving opening, and at least one clamping opening in the side of the wall facing the substrate. A clamping device received in each clamping opening can be acted on so that the holder is non-positively clamped to both the track and the substrate.

Abstract: A portable elbow support having a hangar portion, a horizontal stabilizing portion, a vertical stabilizing portion, a support platform, and an elbow receiving portion that is coupled to the support platform.

Abstract: A dry sump pump bracket for providing a user with a transmission mountable bracket for a sump oiling pump on a race car. The dry sump pump bracket includes a main portion for providing base support to the sump pump. A mounting portion is for mounting the main portion to a transmission of a vehicle. A bracket portion extends from the main portion. The bracket portion is for supporting the sump pump.

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying an object on a structure is provided. Generally, the structure of the apparatus contains a holding portion that is fabricated so as to allow the apparatus to hold the structure. The apparatus also contains a hook portion that is capable of allowing the object to be set thereon, and a central loop portion that is capable of allowing a second object to be situated therein.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a rug clip for hanging a rug from a door of a display rack. The rug clip includes a channel-shaped bracket including a top portion having a bottom surface, a front leg extending from a first edge of the top portion, and a rear leg extending from a second edge of the top portion opposite the first edge, wherein the front leg and the rear leg are approximately perpendicular in relation to the top portion. A clipping mechanism is mounted to the front leg for gripping the rug. And a non-slip material is attached to the bottom surface of the top portion to prevent the rug clip from sliding off the end of the door when the door is swung about its hinges.

Abstract: A hanger for use with chain link fence wherein the hanger starts as an updside down L-shaped flat metal element (12) and is shaped into an integral unit having a first vertically disposed element (10) integral with a second horizontally disposed flat fold portion (3), integral with a vertically disposed second element (2). First element and flat fold portion share a ninety degree fold line (8). Flat fold portion and second element share a ninety degree fold line (9). Notches (4a-b) are constructed and arranged on the side edges of the flat fold portion fitting into the wires (5a,b) of cyclone fence offset between the wire diamond pattern. The flat fold portion (3) fits securely into the diamond pattern of the cyclone fence with the staggered notches straddling the wires of the fence. The second element (2) is further formed and shaped into an assortment of hooks, systems, and/or arms for supporting sports equipment, clothing, yard hardware, ladders, and anything needing to be hung from a cyclone fence.

Abstract: A device (10) for supporting and suspending a bunch of bananas (100) in a resiliently reciprocating fashion from a kitchen surface wherein the device (10) includes a generally rigid support member (20) contoured to resemble an animal (30) having a plurality of appendages (31) (32) etc., including a curved tail (35) that forms a support hook (21) for a bunch of bananas (100); wherein, a selected appendage (31) is provided with an aperture/recess (22) adapted to captively engage the lower end of a resilient tether member (40) the upper end of which is provided with an attachment member (50) such as a hook (51) for suspending the bunch of bananas from a hook, an eyelet, a shelf or the door pull of a kitchen cabinet.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided designed to hold extension ladders to fences for storing purposes. A wood or plastic base or back structure that is hung from the top rail of the fence by two large rafter-type hooks. A ladder hook is then mounted to the face of the base or back structure to support the ladder. Other applications are envisioned as well such as hanging hoses, potted plants, gardening tools and supplies, pool tools or toys, and the like.

Abstract: A hanging apparatus in four general embodiments. In the first embodiment an upright member has at least one hanger removably attached thereto by an attachment, the attachment being fixedly attached to a hanger. A base for holding the upright member has an angle adjusting socket within and can either be a stand or a spike. An upper end cap can be a decorative finial or functional. In the second embodiment a hanger is fixedly attached to a mounting member that is adapted to be positioned over the top of a door or fence. In the third embodiment a hanger is fixedly attached to a mounting member that is adapted to be positioned over the top of a handrail or the like in two variations. In a fourth embodiment at least one hanger is fixedly attached to a mounting member that is adapted to be positioned around a vertical post. A method of providing a hanging apparatus and a display rack for displaying hanging apparatuses is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a suspending device for a plant container having a base an upstanding parametric wall projecting from the base, the parametric wall having an outwardly projecting peripheral rim. The suspending device includes a wall receiving portion for receiving and releasably retaining a portion of the upper edge of the wall of the plant container, and a structure-securing portion for allowing the device and the plant container to be secured to a structure. The wall receiving portion may include a shoulder for abutting at least a portion of the peripheral rim. The wall receiving portion may also include a resilient member for maintaining said portion of the peripheral rim in abutting engagement with the shoulder such that the container is retained thereby; wherein, in use, the shoulder is capable of holding the full weight of the container to thereby suspend the container.

Abstract: An adjustable length over-the-door hanger for hanging a wreath or other hanging objects on a door whose length can be adjusted to position the hanging object at the desired height. The hanger is made of two vertical supports that are held together and where the lower vertical support can slide along the upper vertical support to lengthen or shorten the overall length of the hanger. A track on one support is engaged by a finger on the other support thereby allowing the hanger to be locked into any one of a number of fixed positions corresponding to the desired height for the wreath to be hung on the door. This positioning allows the hanger to be easily adjusted while in place on the door. The hanger has a hook that allows it to hang over the top of the door and another hook at the bottom on which the hanging object can be hung.

Abstract: A two-part pipe and cable rotary hanger includes a first U-shaped end for engaging within slots formed in ceiling struts and an opposite end arranged for receiving a hook-shaped support arm. A wing-shaped adapter attaches to a ceiling I-beam and receives the rotary hanger along a center portion thereof.

Abstract: A decorator light string bracket for securely cradling exterior Christmas or other festive decorator light strings and rope lights to building eaves, rain gutters, walls, window and door frames, wood and ornamental iron fences and railings, and the like includes a base segment and one leg that is bent up at an appropriate angle from one end of the base segment to form with the base segment a secure cradle for holding the wire bundles and/or rope lights. Extending from an opposite end of the base segment, the bracket may have a second leg that is bent to conform with the base segment to a support object's corner or second and third legs bent to form with the base segment an inverted U-shaped mounting member to fit over a fence or railing. The bracket may also include a pair of cradles for holding two light strings.

Abstract: A rotatable hanger adapted for suspendedly hanging on a building structure, which includes a hanging means and a supporting means rotatably affixed to the hanging means, wherein the supporting means includes a top plate connected to the hanging means, a base plate for supporting an ornamental object thereon, and at least two adjustable belts connecting the top plate to the base plate, in such a manner the ornamental object is adapted to be rotatably supported on the supporting means for selectively showing a lateral view of the ornamental object.

Abstract: A device for supporting a container having a wire handle and a sidewall on a support structure is disclosed. The device includes a pair of spaced apart side members, with each of the side members having an upper portion adapted to engage the support structure and a notch sized to receive the wire handle. A central portion of the device is disposed between the side members, with the central portion defining a receiving area sized and shaped to receive the container such that the receiving area engages only the sidewall of the container.

Abstract: A tool for hanging fascia board includes three parts. A first part consists of a t-bar having two pieces attached perpendicularly together and designed to be removably mounted on the end of a rafter board with the flat elongated member lying against a side wall of the rafter and with a portion of the second perpendicular member overlying the top of the rafter and removably affixed to it through the use of nails driven through openings in the second perpendicular member. A support hanger is pivotably mounted to the t-bar and has a slot sized and configured to slidably receive a fascia board. A depth adjuster is mounted on the support hanger and may be reciprocated and fixed in a desired position to adjust the depth of the slot of the support hanger. Thus, the depth of the slot may be adjusted to facilitate attachment of fascia boards of varying dimensions such as, for example, 2×4, 2×6, 2×8, 2×10, and 2×12.

Abstract: An assembly for suspending a purse or bag from a table edge. The assembly includes a mechanism for anchoring itself to the table edge when is positioned about the table edge. The assembly distributes the weight of the purse or bag to primary support elements. A hook depends downwardly from a bracket to support a bag or purse. The hook includes an element positioned within the opening of the bracket to transfer at least some of the weight of the bag or purse to the bracket. A rivet co-joins the bracket and anchoring mechanism together.

Abstract: A keyboard holder to hold a computer keyboard on a computer, is described.

Abstract: A tool for displaying commodities is formed of a lever with a square cross section, an engaging member engaging the lever, and a hook fixed to the engaging member. The lever is equipped with projections on both sides of upper and lower surfaces, and oblique surfaces formed at the lower and upper portions of the left and right sides. The oblique surfaces project gradually outwardly toward a central portion from the upper and lower ends. When the engaging member is rotated, the tool can be easily taken out from the lever.

Abstract: A keyboard holder to hold a computer keyboard on a computer, is described.

Abstract: A fully ceiling-suspended system and apparatus for storing different shapes/types of elongated objects. The system includes a minimum of only two separate brackets that are ceiling-mounted to form a storage apparatus that is capable of supporting elongated items of different lengths provided that the length of each item to be stored is at least the length of the distance that the two ceiling-suspended brackets are separated. Further, each of the brackets may include different pockets of storage space that may be used for holding/storing elongated items of different shapes or cross-sectional configurations.

Abstract: The paint can holder is adapted for mounting on the rungs of a ladder and holding a paint can thereon while allowing the painter to attend to his work with both his hands free. The holder comprises a vertically mountable elongated member which has a curved part at the top, which is shaped to engage an upper rung of a ladder. The elongated member also has an attachment at its bottom end, which is constructed to snappingly engage a lower rung. The elongated member comprises a support which is provided between the curved part and the attachment. The holder comprises a brace which is arranged to hold the paint can and to be fixed along the elongated member. A paint brush handle holder may be provided along the curved part of the elongated member.

Abstract: An adjustable wreath hanger, preferably made of molded plastic, is disclosed herein that preferably comprises a hanger strip attachable to the top of a door or other object and a hook strip that slidably engages the hanger strip to permit selective variation of the distance between a rearwardly facing door hook and a forwardly facing wreath hook. The hanger strip preferably comprises a plurality of forwardly facing detent members into which a tooth projecting rearwardly from an engagement tab on the hook strip can be selectively engaged or disengaged to vary the relative positions of the two strips, thereby effectively elongating the length of the wreath hanger.

Abstract: A novelty hanger for the hanging and display of novelties and articles which are usually hung from the interior rearview mirror or rearview mirror support post of an automobile.

Abstract: A safety hook assembly has a main body having a first generally C-shaped portion, a second generally C-shaped portion, and a generally rhombic portion having a lower ring. The first generally, C-shaped portion has a first O-shaped winding portion and a first hook end. The second generally C-shaped portion has a second O-shaped winding portion and a second hook end. The first hook end of the first generally C-shaped portion is inserted in the second O-shaped winding portion of the second generally C-shaped portion. The second hook end of the second generally C-shaped portion is inserted in the first O-shaped winding portion of the first generally C-shaped portion. A first S-shaped hook is hooked on the lower ring of the main body. A second S-shaped hook is hooked on the lower ring of the main body.

Abstract: A hanging display device for displaying pairs of shoes in a side-by-side relationship. The device includes spaced-apart resiliently deformable legs that can be conveniently inserted into the foot-receiving cavities of the shoes in a manner to support the shoes in a hanging relationship. The device also includes a center member that is disposed between the shoes and carries at one end a hook-like member that can be emplaced over a peg or hook provided on a display board. A display panel is affixed to the center member which spans the top of the shoes and provides ample space for displaying product information and promotional material.

Abstract: A support that is to be attached to the center rail of the handle structure of a stroller or carriage. The support is mounted to the center rail by one or more hooks and has an elongated bar that is suspended from the rail and hangs below and parallel to it. Objects, such as the handle hoops of a bag can be looped over the bar and held by it. In one embodiment, the support mounted to the rail has upper and lower bars that are parallel to each other with a space between the two. A bag has fasteners on a flap and the bag front panel. The bag flap is passed over the bottom bar and the fasteners brought together to secure the flap. This hangs the bag from the support, which in turn is hung from the stroller handle center rail. A bag with a flap in sections also can be used with a support having only a top bar.

Abstract: A suspension bracket can be mounted on a rod, such as a screwthreaded rod, and has a metal body including a hook-shaped support part and, opposite the support part, a substantially plane fixing part including a notch. At the entry of the notch, a retaining lug upstanding from one of its edges extends obliquely to the plane of the notch at a distance from the opposite edge of the notch, enabling the rod to pass between them.

Abstract: A gripping and fastening device comprising a bendable strip of material having integral slots is provided. The strip can have a formed hook or hanging shape for holding or hanging articles. The strip can be bent through at least one of the slots to grip the upper edge of a structure such as a wall partition or door, or other article. The integral slots allow for multiple repeated bending and unbending of the strip while preventing or delaying the material from work hardening through the bending area, and thus, fracturing. When straightened, the device retains its original shape. Preferably, there is no indication that bending has occurred. Preferably, the slots are rectangular shaped, but other slot shapes can be used, such as dog bone shaped slots.

Abstract: An assembly for suspending a purse or bag from a table edge is disclosed. The assembly includes a mechanism for automatically anchoring itself to the table edge as it is positioned about the table edge. In addition, the inventive assembly is constructed so as to distribute the weight of the purse or bag to primary support elements. A hook depends downwardly from a bracket to support a bag or purse. The hook includes a flange seated within an opening of the bracket. The flange transfers at least some of the weight of the bag or purse to the bracket. A rivet co-joins the bracket, hook and anchoring mechanism together, and permits rotational movement of the hook relative to the bracket.

Abstract: The present invention is a lifting device that is useful for loading heavy and bulky objects into a motor vehicle, such as a van or sport utility vehicle. The device comprises a weight support structure having a weight transfer foot that is adapted to removably attach to a roof section of a motor vehicle, such as the rain gutters commonly provided on vans and sport utility vehicles. A hook structure is fixedly attached to the weight transfer foot, by methods common in the industry, such as welding. When the weight transfer foot is attached to the roof section of a motor vehicle the hook structure hangs down below the roof and is available for supporting the heavy object. Chains or cables attached to the heavy object may then be removably attached to the hook structure, allowing the heavy object to be levered up and into the vehicle.

Abstract: A concrete floor of a portable storage building is made for one or more storage units with each unit including a floor made through use of a single pair of mold sections or a plurality of pairs of mold sections interconnected for multiple storage units. Each mold section has a raised center and a circumferencial channel with concrete being poured onto the raised center and into the circumferencial channel. Removable exterior mold side walls complete the floor mold. A jack bracket is removably attachable to the floor corners and in turn is engageable with a hydraulic jack for raising and lowering the floor for loading onto the flatbed of a truck for transport to a remote site of use. A chain hoist connected to a top edge of a building wall panel is used to pivot the wall panel to a raised vertical position as the hoist moves on a rail to the vertical plane of the wall panel when raised.

Abstract: Ornamental supports for supporting various items such as shelves, hanging plants, curtain rods, decorative fixtures, flag poles, name plaques, or the like and so constructed that ornamentation associated therewith may be easily be removed and replaced with other ornamentation thereby permitting the substitution of different ornamentation appropriate for differing tastes, different holidays, and different seasons of the year.

Abstract: A hanger device is disclosed which includes an attachment portion for securing the hanger device to a first object such as a door, at least one hanger portion for supporting an ornamental object such as a wreath or swag, and an intermediate member connecting the attachment portion to the hanger portion. The hanger portion also includes a plurality of support arms each having a hook portion for supporting a different part of the ornamental object to minimize relative movement between the hanger device and the ornamental object. The method of supporting the ornamental object includes securing the attachment portion to the first object, and positioning the ornamental object over the hook portions so that different parts of the ornamental object are supported by the hook portions to minimize relative movement between the ornamental object and the hanger device.

Abstract: A vehicle lift rack is provided as a mounted tool organizer for use with a conventional vehicle lift rack of a type having rack arms. A pair of support hooks, for grasping the rack arm in a manner that allows a containment volume to be supported through gravity impingement, without the necessity for permanent fasteners. The main containment volume is formed in a boxlike fashion and includes a hinged, lockable lid.

Abstract: A hanger for displaying a leash, including a main body with a horizontal hook for engaging a spring latch of the leash and a vertical hook for engaging a loop handle of the leash. The vertical hook is connected to said main body and includes a second support arm having a first end in connection with said main body and a second end opposite said first end, said second support arm located approximately along the vertical plane and constructed to support the spring latch, said second hook further includes one or more extension arms connecting said second end to said main body so that said vertical hook forms a loop with said main body; and wherein one of said one or more extension arms includes a slot such that the latch can engage said second support arm by entering the loop through the slot.

Abstract: A hook/hanger for use at the top of a door is formed in two separate parts in the form of a plastics material molding, having a flat rear surface and a central front hook-shaped part, and a sheet metal pressing which has a leg snap-fitting in a slot in the molding extending inwards from its top surface, in which is provided a recess to receive flush a body part of the pressing which engages the top surface of the door, in use. The body part has barbs to be driven into said door top surface to retain the hook/hanger in place. The pressing has a very small thickness to allow the door to be fully closed even with the hook in place.

Abstract: A remote controller holder for permitting hands free holding a remoter controller by a user. The remote controller holder includes an elongate carrier having spaced apart pair of arm portions and an elongate middle portion connecting the arm portions together. The arm portions each have spaced apart elongate front and back segments, and an elongate bottom segment connecting the front and back segments of the respective arm portion together. The back segments of the arm portions are coupled to the middle portion. The arm portions are designed for resting a remote controller thereon. A generally U-shaped bracket is coupled to the middle portion of the elongate carrier. A bolt is extended through the bracket. The bolt is designed for extending through a looped end of a neck strap secured around a user's neck.

Abstract: A communications conduit connector mounting device comprising a support member having a forwardly directed front surface and a rearwardly directed rear surface spaced from the front surface, the support member having a thickness defined between the front surface and the rear surface, an aperture extending transversely through the support member throughout the thickness of the support member opening through both the front surface and the rear surface, a slotway extending transversely through the support member throughout the thickness of the support member open through both the front surface and the rear surface laterally from the aperture to a side of the support member. Preferably, the mounting device includes a hook member coupled to the support member for suspending the support member.

Abstract: A foot rest that is attachable to a chair ring, chair base, or seat post allows a chair occupant to position his or her legs and feet in an ergonomically superior position. The foot rest includes a foot rest support for placement of the chair occupant's feet and extensions that position the chair foot rest a distance from the chair ring, chair base, or seat post to which the foot ring is attached. The foot rest may include one or more telescoping extensions that allow the position of the foot rest support relative to the chair ring, chair base, or seat post to be adjusted by the chair occupant to maximize comfort or utility.

Abstract: A hook/hanger for use at the top of a door is formed in two separate parts in the form of a plastics material moulding, having a flat rear surface and a central front hook-shaped part, and a sheet metal pressing which has a leg snap-fitting in a slot in the moulding extending inwards from its top surface, in which is provided a recess to receive flush a body part of the pressing which engages the top surface of the door, in use. The body part has barbs to be driven into said door top surface to retain the hook/hanger in place. The pressing has a very small thickness to allow the door to be fully closed even with the hook in place.

Abstract: A hanging attachment for hanging an ironing board assembly from an upper edge of a door, the ironing board assembly includes an ironing table and a pair of collapsible legs, where each leg has a foot section for resting on a floor when the ironing board assembly is in a raised state. The ironing table extends generally longitudinally, and the foot section of each leg extends generally transversely with respect to the ironing table. The hanging attachment comprises a first hanger for being transversely arranged on the foot section of one of the legs. The hanger has an attaching portion securely attaching the hanger to the foot section, and a hooking portion secured to the attaching portion. The hooking portion is for being hooked over the upper edge of the door.

Abstract: An integrally formed hanger fixture includes a substantially vertically oriented wall having a top end and a bottom end. A substantially horizontally oriented wall is connected to the top end of the vertical wall. A retainer element is disposed on the vertically oriented wall. A wing overlies the horizontally oriented wall. A hinge connects the wing to the horizontally oriented wall. The hinge enables the wing to pivot in relation to the horizontally oriented wall until the wing is disposed beneath the horizontally oriented wall. The retainer element can be a wall, a layer of adhesive, a channel or an aperture. A rear retainer wall is preferably connected to the bottom end of the vertically oriented wall and extends upwardly therefrom in a substantially parallel manner. The hanger fixture can be used in a number of different ways to fasten display racks to a variety of different types of store shelving.

Abstract: A garment hanger suitable for hanging garments in an automobile. The hanger has a generally triangular open loop body and is adapted to be mounted on a window or an exit handle of an automobile. The garment hanger preferably has a plurality of dividers for supporting one or more garment hangers between adjacent dividers.