And Adjustment Means Patents (Class 24/345)
  • Patent number: 7152367
    Abstract: A plant support hook having an elongated shaft with a U-shaped hook supported at one end of the and forming a resilient interlock with the shaft to engage a string-like support for the U-shaped hook and a J-shaped hook on the other end of the shaft for supporting a branch of the plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Inventor: Ester Mastronardi
  • Patent number: 4407051
    Abstract: An adjustable drapery support assembly comprises a vertical elongated base which can be attached at its lower end to the rear surface of a drapery at a point opposite a preformed pleat therein, with the upper end of the base adjacent the upper edge of the drapery. The base is provided at its upper end with a hinged clamping arm which engages the upper edge of the drapery, thereby inhibiting outward sagging of the top thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the clamping arm is provided with a plate member of limited vertical dimension adapted to enter the open end of the pleat, thereby maintaining the angular orientation thereof. The support assembly includes an adjustable hook assembly which can be attached at any desired point along the length of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1983
    Assignee: Richard Ryan & Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard B. Ryan
  • Patent number: 4344210
    Abstract: An adjustable drapery support assembly comprises a first elongated plate member adapted to be inserted into the top of a pleat or fold in a drapery, and a second plate member hinged at its top to the top of the first member, with the edges of the members in substantial alignment. At a point spaced from the hinge, the plates are provided with interlocking means to secure the assembly to the drapery. The aligned edges of the plates are provided with suitable gripping means which supports the top of the drapery and prevents downward sagging. Along a side edge of the second plate opposite that aligned with the first plate, there is provided an adjustable attaching means including a hook assembly which can be attached at any desired point along the length of the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1982
    Inventor: Richard B. Ryan
  • Patent number: 4324380
    Abstract: A mounting pin suitable for use in hanging various objects to a projecting wall device is provided with a long run, a short run extending perpendicular from the long run, an inner run extending 180.degree. from the short run, and a final run extending perpendicular from the inner run. Once through the desired object, the mounting pin is bent to conform to the projecting wall device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1982
    Inventor: Bruce J. Rothenberg
  • Patent number: 4277865
    Abstract: An adjustable curtain hanger which is fitted to the upper edge of a curtain and is hung on a curtain runner to suspend the curtain and having an adjustable connection between the hook and curtain engaging part which facilitates adjusting the height of the curtain with respect to the floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1979
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1981
    Inventor: Ietsugu Takazawa