For Hook Type Bracket Patents (Class 248/290.1)
  • Patent number: 10898014
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for an upright standing plant tree for supporting plants including potted plants, feeding plants, flower pots or the like and having a plurality of post sections which are adapted to be connected to each other so as to form a height adjustable center post support. Also shown are a plurality of triangular shaped legs which can be removably attached to the center post by using an upper longer cylindrical bracket and a lower, shorter cylindrical bracket so that the legs can be attached to the plant tree by being removably connected to each of the cylindrical brackets. Each of the cylindrical brackets has a plurality of side by side receptacles being integrally formed into the cylindrical brackets so that a plurality of radially extending arms can be connected to the cylindrical brackets using the receptacles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Inventor: Raymond M Carney
  • Publication number: 20140250672
    Abstract: A baseball and softball equipment organizer includes a base with front and back surfaces, at least one hingable element attached to the front surface of the base with at least one arm rotatably coupled to the hingable element and at least one hook attached to the back surface of the base for removable attachment of the organizer to a chain link fence. The at least one arm can rotate from a first position generally parallel to the base to a second position generally orthogonal to the base. The outside surface of at least one arm can include a gripping material to organize batting gloves and other sports items. A method of using the organizer is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventor: Louis White
  • Patent number: 8814112
    Abstract: Herein is disclosed an article support device capable of being attached to a mounting surface using a stretch-releasable adhesive tape, the device comprising a base and a support body that is rotatably and non-detachably connected to the base, wherein the support body is rotatable relative to the base, between a first position in which the base and the stretch-releasable adhesive tape are hidden, and at least one second position in which at least a portion of a pull tab of the stretch-releasable adhesive tape is visible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Craig D. Thompson
  • Patent number: 7963490
    Abstract: A ridge clip is disclosed that is useful for attaching lights or other decorations to the ridge of a roof without compromising the seal on ridge shingles. The ridge clip includes a shingle hook that affixes to the overhanging portion of a shingle, and an extension arm that extends long enough to mount the decoration on the roof ridge. Ridge clips may be provided as an adapter for existing shingle tabs, or as stand-alone devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Inventor: Aaron Pat Pritchard
  • Patent number: 7234672
    Abstract: A retractable hanger comprising a base member which has recessed mounted therein a hook. The base member is adapted to be securely mounted on the exterior structure with the base member being recessed within the exterior structure. The hook is capable of pivotable movement between a retracted position and an extended position. When in the extended position, the hook is capable of having articles hung thereon. A spring connects to the hook that exerts a bias on the hook to move the hook from the extended position to the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Inventors: Lana M. Osterholt, Gerald R. Osterholt
  • Patent number: 6715260
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing, loading and singularly dispensing bags in a bag bundle from a dispensing hook includes a bag bundle formed from a plurality of stacked bags. Each bag has apertures are defined in the front panel and the rear panel adjacent the open top, these apertures having an opening of a selected dimension normal to the vertical side walls with an upper edge. A dispensing hook is used having parallel sides separated by a width complimentary to the selected dimension of the apertures to provide a secure, snug fit when the bag bundle is placed on the dispensing hook at the registered apertures. The dispensing hook defining a bag holding surface complimentary to the upper edge of the apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Bob DeMatteis Co.
    Inventor: Robert B. DeMatteis
  • Patent number: 6364267
    Abstract: The nestable hook assembly comprises nestable hooks, a prong, and a prong cap. The prong comprises an end, a shank, and a stem. Each of the nestable hooks comprises an aperture through which the stem of prong in inserted. The prong cap secures the nestable hooks within the nestable hook assembly. The nestable hooks are rotatable with respect to the stem of the prong which permits both alignment of the shank of the prong and the nestable hooks for transport and storage. The nestable hooks can also be spread out for adding utility to the nestable hook assembly as a hanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Inventor: Donald R. Pearce
  • Patent number: 6196509
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Inventor: Marvin F. Clemens