For Hook Type Bracket Patents (Class 248/294.1)
  • Patent number: 11142271
    Abstract: A vertical wall-mounted bicycle rack includes a fixing main body and a hanger rod, and the hanger rod is movably assembled with the fixing main body, and an opening direction of the hanger rod can be changed, so that the hanger rod can be inserted through the fixing main body in a right side direction or a left side direction and locked and positioned by nut, thereby preventing the hanger rod from separating from the fixing main body. A user can mount the hanger rod with the opening direction toward right side or left side of the fixing main body upon usage environment, and a bicycle can be inserted through the opening from the right side direction or left side direction, to hung on the vertical wall-mounted bicycle rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: CYCLINGDEAL USA, INC.
    Inventor: Haidong Gu
  • Patent number: 9931991
    Abstract: A multi-purpose assembly for a vehicle is disclosed. The assembly comprises a rotational assembly comprising a first surface rotationally interchangeable with a second surface. The assembly further comprises a housing configured to pivotally engage the rotational assembly. The first surface comprises a hanger and the second surface comprises a task light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Huelke, Eric Axel Smitterberg
  • Patent number: 9725032
    Abstract: An integrated coat hook and light source assembly includes a housing, a base pivotally carried on the housing, a coat hook carried on the base and a light source carried on the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Huelke, Scott Holmes Dunham, Guillermo Alanis
  • Patent number: 9388936
    Abstract: A device for aiding in storing implements comprising a retractable support adapted to engage a hook. The support being held to an implement via a monolithically formed, or attached, base portion. The device being capable of use with a wide variety of implements and having various forms adaptable for use to aid in hanging implements or for assisting them to stand alone. The support being retractable and capable of being held in various positions via an interference fit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Inventor: Kenneth G. Stewart, III
  • Patent number: 9052056
    Abstract: A self-retracting hook device for positioning on or near a door provides support for grocery bags or the like while remaining in a retracted position against a surface when not in use. The device includes a mounting plate having a front face and a back face. A bracket is coupled to the front face of the mounting plate. An arm has a lower end pivotally coupled to the bracket such that the arm is pivotable between an extended position and a retracted position. A biasing member is coupled to the arm and the bracket, the biasing member urging the arm into the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Inventor: David Shea
  • Patent number: 8820597
    Abstract: A garment hook assembly for use in a vehicle includes a housing, a cover slidingly coupled to the housing and having an aperture therethrough, and a garment hook pivotally mounted to the housing. The housing is mounted to a trim component having a complementary aperture therethrough such that pivoting the garment hook away from the housing exposes a passageway through the cover and trim component apertures for access to an underlying vehicle body structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David R. Huelke, Guillermo Alanis, Jeff Todd Baxter
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20140091186
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-leveling platform hook for use in supporting an object. In one embodiment, the hook includes a frame, means coupled to the frame for attaching the frame to a support surface (e.g., a table, countertop, a wall, etc.), and a saddle including a pair of support arms coupled to the frame. The support arms are coupled to the frame at an upper end of each arm, and are rotatable relative to the frame so as to be self-leveling. In addition, each arm is independently rotatable relative to the support frame and one another such that the distance and angle between lower ends of the arms may be varied so as to cradle and support an object of a given width.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Inventor: Shelly A. Andersen
  • Patent number: 8556220
    Abstract: A locking device for a display mounting assembly comprises, a base frame, two mounting racks and two locking members, wherein the assembly and disassembly of the mounting racks and the base frame can be easily achieved by a simple action of pulling and pressing of the locking members. Furthermore, it doesn't have to drill through holes and the elongated holes in the mounting racks, which consequently reduces manufacturing cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignees: Hi-Max Innovation Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chia-Cheng Chen
  • Patent number: 8136781
    Abstract: A hanging device is provided to hold a workpiece, where the workpiece has a preformed hole therein. The hanging device has an expandable element, such as a cup, that is adapted to be selectively retained within the hold in the workpiece. A hook is connected to the expandable element for use in supporting the expandable element and workpiece affixed thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Rockler Companies, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Krohmer
  • Patent number: 8070121
    Abstract: A mount for attaching a flat screen display panel is disclosed in which a wall bracket is attached to a support surface, a panel bracket is secured to a display panel, and the two brackets then cooperate to securely affix the display panel to the support surface while allowing subsequent lateral and pivotal adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Premier Mounts
    Inventors: Leonard Dozier, Michael F. Bouissiere
  • Patent number: 7988115
    Abstract: An articulating hook assembly adapted to pivot between open and closed positions as desired. The assembly includes a support frame, a hook pivot base of cloven construction projecting outwardly away from the support frame and a support hook adapted to pivotally engage the hook pivot base. The hook pivot base includes a pair of ear members separated by a variable width gap. At least one ear member includes a contoured inner face with a pattern of variable height surface structures including at least a first depression and a second depression with a raised height platform disposed between the first depression and a second depression. A projection finger on the support hook rides in sandwiched relation within the variable width gap such that upon rotation of the support hook between open and closed positions, the finger projection moves across the raised height platform surface between the first depression and a second depression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Joel R. Lee, Donald F. Ruffatto, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7922145
    Abstract: An adjustable support stand is mounted on a pre-cast concrete wall panel form to facilitate the leveling of the form and the support of the form about the production plant floor. The adjustable support stand includes a frame portion that houses a threaded rod positional fixed for rotation within the frame portion to drive a vertical movement of the leg member in response to rotation of the threaded rod. The adjustable support stand further includes a clamping apparatus that detachably mounts the frame portion to the flanges of a steel beam frame member. The actuator member can be a nut welded to the top of the threaded rod to affect movement of the engaged leg member in response to manipulation with a powered or manually operated hand tool, or a gear set and an orthogonal drive shaft that transfers rotation from a hand tool to the threaded rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: SWA Holding Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven L. Martin
  • Publication number: 20110012001
    Abstract: An angle adjusting device for a display is provided. The angle adjusting device is mounted on a rear surface of a display to adjust an angle of the display in mounting according to a required viewing angle. A support bracket is formed, and an angle adjusting bracket is pivoted to the support bracket, such that the angle of the support bracket is adjusted by using the angle adjusting bracket to for example 5 degrees, 10 degrees, or other non-specific angles in the mounting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: AOPEN INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Sheng Hsiung CHENG, Chin-Hsiung Chen, Shuang-Ji Jiang
  • Patent number: 7810774
    Abstract: A goods display hook which enables salespersons to quickly and easily get information on the empty state of the goods display hooks. In a goods display hook comprising a main body engageable with a horizontally extending bar assembled in a goods display furniture and an arm including a base end supported by the main body and a goods hanging section extending from the base end section, the goods display hook further comprises a bias means for urging the arm in the direction that the goods hanging section tilts upwardly, the goods hanging section of the arm having a lamp at a free end thereof, the main body having a power source for the lamp, a switch device for the lamp and a shaft providing the arm with a pivotal movement, wherein the switch device is actuated by the arm to turn on the lamp when all the goods hung on the arm are removed which causes a pivotal movement of the arm in the direction that the goods hanging section tilts upwardly by the action of the bias means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Shinden Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Susumu Miyaue
  • Publication number: 20100065706
    Abstract: One embodiment of an article holder includes a track member that may have an elongated slot. The article holder may also have a base member that may be slidably carried along the elongated slot. Further, the base member may be capable of spinning at an axis thereof. The article holder may also have a plurality of arms that may extend outwardly from the base member. Each arm may be capable of holding one or more articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventor: Richard G. Boychuk
  • Patent number: 7669821
    Abstract: A retractable accessory hook assembly for a vehicle. A housing has a cavity with an opening. A hook is pivotably coupled to the housing and is movable between a stowed position substantially within the cavity and a deployed position at least partially extending from the opening of the cavity. A cover is also pivotably coupled to the housing and is configured to selectably close off at least a portion of the opening of the cavity. The cover is movable from a closed position proximate the housing to an open position away from the housing while the hook is being moved to a stowed or deployed position. The cover is also movable from the open position to the closed position to retain the hook in either the stowed or deployed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Amy L. Martin
  • Patent number: 7624959
    Abstract: A mount and methods for attaching a flat screen display panel is disclosed in which a wall bracket is attached to a support surface, a panel bracket is secured to a display panel, and the two brackets then cooperate to securely affix the display panel to the support surface while allowing subsequent lateral and pivotal adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Premier Mounts
    Inventors: Leonard Dozier, Michael F. Bouissiere
  • Patent number: 7600729
    Abstract: A golf bag support is provided for supporting a golf bag in a golf cart. The golf bag support includes a bracket, first and second connectors, and an elongated arm. The elongated arm has a hook extending from a distal end of the elongated arm, and a transverse member extending from a proximal end of the elongated arm. The transverse member is rotatably supported by the first and second connectors. The hook is adapted to secure the golf bag at an angle in the golf cart to aid in the removal and insertion of golf clubs in the golf bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Inventor: Norman A. Valin
  • Patent number: 7546990
    Abstract: A tool hanger system kit used to secure a tool, such as a mop, broom, or other tool, to a wall which includes an all-purpose handle clamp that is easily and readily removably attached to a tool handle and a wall mount having arms pivotally extending outwardly therefrom for receiving a tool mounted to a handle clamp is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Inventor: Donnie McGuire
  • Patent number: 7441739
    Abstract: A supporting device includes: a first part that is formed with upper and lower retaining grooves; a second part that is formed with an upper hook extending into the upper retaining groove in such a manner that the second part is pivotable relative to the first part between first and second positions, the second part being further formed with a lower hook that is disposed in the lower retaining groove when the second part is disposed at the first position, and that is disposed outwardly of the lower retaining groove when the second part is disposed at the second position; and a locking member mounted movably in the lower retaining groove and engageable releasably with the lower hook when the lower hook is disposed in the lower retaining groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Inventor: Ming-Hsien Huang
  • Patent number: 7318572
    Abstract: A mount for attaching a flat screen display panel is disclosed in which a wall bracket is attached to a support surface, a panel bracket is secured to a display panel, and the two brackets then cooperate to securely affix the display panel to the support surface while allowing subsequent lateral and pivotal adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Premier Mounts
    Inventor: Leonard Dozier
  • Patent number: 7195220
    Abstract: A support arm for stored devices, which is pivotably seated in a holder fastened to a fastening surface and can be horizontally adjusted into a pivoted-in position and a pivoted-out position. In the pivoted-in position the support arm extends approximately parallel with the fastening surface and in the pivoted-in position extends perpendicularly with respect to the fastening surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Rittal GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Paul Root, Markus Neuhof
  • Patent number: 6968601
    Abstract: A retractable coat hook system that may be used within automobile interiors includes an integral damper and latch mechanisms. The coat hook of the coat hook system may be opened or closed by pushing on the hook. The integral damper gives the coat hook a slow, smooth motion as it opens and closes and latches to the coat hook housing. The retractable coat hook system reduces the number of components typically used with known coat hooks, resulting in reduced costs and improved assembly operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
    Inventors: Steven L. Bivens, Joseph J. Bella
  • Patent number: 6935601
    Abstract: A hook device includes a case member for supporting a hook main portion to be rotatable between a store position and a use position; a stopping portion attached to the case member for regulating the hook main portion at the use position with a predetermined opening angle; and an engaging portion provided to the hook main portion through an elastic member for engaging the stopping portion. The elastic member elastically deforms in a direction that the stopping portion engages the engaging portion when a load is applied to the hook main portion in a direction that the hook main portion opens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Nifco Inc.
    Inventor: Tsutomu Tanaka
  • Patent number: 6923413
    Abstract: A mount for attaching a flat screen display panel is disclosed in which a wall bracket is attached to a support surface, a panel bracket is secured to a display panel, and the two brackets then cooperate to securely affix the display panel to the support surface while allowing subsequent lateral and pivotal adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Premier Mounts
    Inventor: Leonard Dozier
  • Patent number: 6663067
    Abstract: A coat hook assembly (10) includes a hook member (80) for connection with a structure (12). The hook member (80) is supported for pivotal movement from an opening (40) and from a stored position to an operative position. The hook member (80) has a hook portion (82) adapted to support a garment. The hook member (80) has a closure portion (84) fixed for pivotal movement with the hook portion (82), and blocking the opening (40) when the hook member is in the stored position. A latch mechanism (120) releasably hold the hook member (80) in the stored position. The latch mechanism (120) is responsive to a pushing force on the hook member (80) when in the stored position to release the hook member for pivotal movement from the stored position to the operative position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: TRW Inc.
    Inventor: Gary G. Gordon
  • Patent number: 6474609
    Abstract: A drapery hanging device which has first and second members, the members being formed of an elongated rod material, the first and second members being pivotably connected with a drapery receiving section therebetween. The arrangement permits easy mounting of the drapery fabric and also permits adjustment thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Inventor: Jean Pinard
  • Patent number: 6457690
    Abstract: A combined hook and clip includes a mounting housing which can be integrated into a vehicle panel or separately provided and which includes a recess for receiving a pivoted combined hook and clip. The hook and clip includes a mounting collar, which is pivotally mounted within the housing by a pivot pin, a downwardly and inwardly projecting leg extending from the mounting collar to a base. Extending integrally upwardly and outwardly from the base is a second leg which, together with the first leg and base, defines a generally U-shaped hook. Extending downwardly from the second leg and projecting below the base is a third leg with a gripper member facing the housing for defining a clip. A bias member retains the combined hook and clip within the recess of the housing and urges the clip into a gripping position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: David J. Spykerman, Nels R. Smith