Hook Type, Stationary Mount Patents (Class 248/304)
  • Patent number: 7757996
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a collapsible hanger and a method for using the same for supporting, among other things, cables from the ceiling of mines. The collapsible hangers of the present invention allow the cables to fall to the floor when tension, pressure, and/or weight is applied to the hangers, either directly or indirectly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Boone Supply Company
    Inventor: William Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20100176263
    Abstract: An adjustable quick mounting system to be used with fixed position tree stands or similar support platforms, often found used for hunting or other outdoor activities. The adjustable mounting system includes a mounting base, detention hooks, and locking pin. The mounting base is connected securely to a tree or pole using a ratchet strap, cable or similar attachment device. The detention hooks are attached to tree stand or platform, preferably on the vertical support(s). The detention hooks are then engaged onto the mounting base by placing the open end of the detention hooks over the top portion of the mounting base. The mounting base has elongated slots manufactured into the design to allow the detention hooks to seat securely onto the base to prevent shifting of the base. The top surface of the mounting base has integrated tabs which are bent up and drilled to accept the locking pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventors: Robert Ehrig, Jason K. Werkheiser
  • Patent number: 7753333
    Abstract: In an engagement member 2 comprising a main body part 3 and an engagement part 4, the main body part 3 is separately formed from the engagement part 4A. A screw passage hole 3c is formed in the main body part 3. A screw hole 4a is formed in the engagement part 4. By tightening a screw member 6 passed through the screw passage hole 3c and threadingly engaged with the screw hole 4a, the engagement part 4 is removably attached to the main body part 3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Sugatsune Kogyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Harunobu Kubota
  • Patent number: 7748677
    Abstract: A compressed gas cylinder hanger having resiliently flexible engagement with the neck of the compressed gas cylinder to fix or resist rotation of the compressed gas cylinder hanger about neck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Inventor: Eric Alexus Neckel
  • Patent number: 7740222
    Abstract: A hanging electronic device, for hanging on a H thickness wall, comprises a main body and an adjustable hanging mechanism. The adjustable hanging mechanism for mounting the main body on the wall comprises: at least one cantilever bar and an elastic member. The cantilever bar has a first rod, a second rod, a third rod and an elastic member. The first rod has a rotation axis for the cantilever bar to rotate on the main body, and the second rod is coupled to the first rod. The third rod coupled to the second rod is substantially parallel to the first rod. The elastic member is coupled to the first rod. When the cantilever bar rotates relatively to the main body with a rotation angle ?, the third rod is firmly against the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Inventor: Xian-Jun Wang
  • Patent number: 7731139
    Abstract: A suction device includes a sucking member having a connecting body connected integrally to a flexible disc body that is disposed under an upright sleeve, a connecting member disposed in the sleeve and connected to the connecting body, and an operating rod connected pivotally to a pivot block unit on the sleeve and to the connecting member. The operating rod is operable so that an assembly of the connecting member and the connecting body is pulled upwardly, thereby forming a vacant space between a central portion of the disc body and a supporting surface to which a peripheral portion of the disc body is attached sealingly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Lite-On Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Chen-Hsing Wang, Chia-Hung Su
  • Patent number: 7726619
    Abstract: A wall hook includes an inserting head defining a rotational axis, and a levering handle. The inserting head has a front penetrating tip adapted for rotatably inserting into a wall surface of the wall and a rear fulcrum end rearwardly extended from the penetrating tip along the rotational axis. The levering handle has a transverse arm integrally and transversely extended from the fulcrum end of the inserting head to substantially prolong a torque distance along the transverse arm with respect to the rotational axis, and a controlling arm integrally extended from the transverse arm in such a manner that when the levering handle is rotated, the inserting head is driven to rotate for rotatably penetrating into the wall so as to minimize a torque required to directly apply at the inserting head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Inventor: Chin-Hsiung Lien
  • Publication number: 20100123064
    Abstract: A mounting bracket configuration with two lower mounting locations and an optional upper mount and a flexibly resilient securement strap attachable thereto to securely retain a helmet such as those used by firefighters securely in place against a mounting surface such as the interior of the passenger compartment of an emergency vehicle, such as a fire truck. The present apparatus also includes a bumper construction for protecting a user from being injured by the protruding upper hook while also preventing damaging of the helmet itself during mounting or removal. A release lanyard provided for easy release and engagement. The upper hook can attach to a fire helmet directly and/or to the securement strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventors: Michael P. Ziaylek, W. Brian McGinty
  • Publication number: 20100123060
    Abstract: A device is disclosed for supporting an object, such as a picture frame, on a wall. The device includes an arcuate member having a penetration end that terminates in at least one point. The arcuate member further includes a support end, opposite the penetration end, that has a support hook. A pressure disk may be slidably retained at an aperture therethrough on the arcuate member. A plurality of different support accessories may be included, the support hook being adapted to support each support accessory thereon. In use, with the penetration end of the arcuate member contacting the front surface of the wall, pressure is applied to the pressure disk that binds against the arcuate member to force the penetration end of the arcuate member through the wall. The arcuate member is curved such that when the support hook contacts the front surface of the wall the penetration means contacts the rear surface of the wall to retain the device firmly in the wall and to support the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventors: Andre Robichaud, Clayton R. Peterson
  • Patent number: 7694925
    Abstract: A storage accessory is configured for selective attachment to a wall support member. The storage accessory includes a hanging tab and a locking tab. The locking tab is movable between an unlocked position and a locked position. In the unlocked position, the locking tab is configured not to penetrate a groove in a wall support member and thus to allow removal of the hanging tab from a wall support member. In the locked position, the locking tab is configured to penetrate a groove in a wall support member and thus to prevent removal of the hanging tab from a wall support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Schulte Corporation
    Inventors: John Kokenge, Jonathan Doench, Bryan Goodpaster
  • Publication number: 20100084530
    Abstract: A modular hook strip includes a strip and a plurality of hooks. The strip is adapted to be mounted on a support, and has a top edge and a plurality of grooves that are indented from the top edge. Each of the hooks has a main body that has a back side confronting the strip, and a front side opposite to the back side, a first hook element that extends from the front side of the main body, and a first engaging element that projects from the back side of the main body and that detachably engages a respective one of the grooves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventor: Yung-Tsai LAI
  • Patent number: 7690612
    Abstract: A one-piece slip-on accessory hanger includes an engaging and support portion, an extension portion, and an end portion, all of which are formed of a single length of an elongated rod member. The accessory hanger is formed by including a plurality of spaced bends, with each bend formed at a predetermined bend location, with a predetermined bend angle, and in a predetermined bend direction. The accessory hanger is specifically structured for being slipped over and securely engaging an upper portion of a support structure such as a PVC fence, without the need for any fastening devices. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope and meaning of the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Inventor: James M. Branson
  • Patent number: 7669822
    Abstract: A wall-mounted storage rack assembly facilitates storage of articles such as bicycles, lawn care implements, tools, and the like by providing a pair of independently pivotally movable support arms, which are pivotally supported on an associated mounting bracket. The support arms are independently movable about respective pivot axes arranged in intersecting, angular relationship to each other, whereby in a lowered position of the support arms, they are arranged in a generally V-shaped, diverging orientation, while in a raised position of the support arms, they are positioned more closely together in a relatively compact configuration. By this compact configuration, efficient storage, shipment, and display for retail sales of the storage rack assembly is promoted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: John Sterling Corporation
    Inventors: Richard G. Kluge, Mark A. Hunsaker
  • 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: 7661644
    Abstract: An edge swing, adapted for hanging a carry bag below a table, includes a retention body for being rested on a top surface of the table, and an supporting arm having a pivot end rotatably coupling with the retention body and a hooking end downwardly extended from the retention body, wherein the supporting arm is adapted to fold between a storage position and a hanging position. At the storage position, the supporting arm is folded to encircle the peripheral edge of the retention body, so as to minimize an overall size of edge swing and to use as a decoration. At the hanging position, the supporting arm is extended at a position that the hooking end of the supporting arm is downwardly extended below a bottom surface of the table for hanging the carrying bag underneath the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Inventor: Elton Yen
  • Patent number: 7661917
    Abstract: In one aspect, a holder mountable to a friable substrate may include a self-drilling drywall fastener, a wall engaging base plate having an opening for receiving a fastener, and at least one leg extending from the base plate for holding an object. In another aspect, a holder may include a self-drilling drywall fastener having a drilling portion longer than a drywall thickness followed by a high-threaded portion, a wall engaging base plate, and at least one leg for holding an object. In still another aspect, a holder may include a self-drilling drywall fastener having a screw-like drilling portion longer than a drywall thickness followed by a high-threaded portion, a drywall engaging base plate having a recess for receiving a rotary driver and a pair of openings each capable of receiving a threaded drywall fastener and engaging threads thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventors: John F. Horvath, Keith R. Christiansen, Richard J. Ernst
  • Patent number: 7658518
    Abstract: A light apparatus is mounted to a wall of a building. At least one elongate mounting plate is engaged to the wall extending essentially horizontally along the wall. A number of brackets are mounted to the mounting plate and extend forward therefrom. One or more trim pieces are mounted generally below and in front of the brackets. A number of holding elements mount at least one light source to at least one of the elongate mounting plates and brackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Electrix, Inc.
    Inventor: Gordon L. Shwisha
  • Publication number: 20100012806
    Abstract: A portable hanger for hanging a purse from a table has a base adapted to rest upon and frictionally engage the table. A plurality of links are pivotally linked to each other in series to form a chain having a first link and a last link. A pivot pin pivotally connects the base and the first link of the plurality of links. The plurality of links are adapted for pivot between a stored configuration in which the plurality of links are positioned generally adjacent the perimeter of the base, and an operative configuration in which the plurality of links form a hook adapted for hanging the purse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Kalika N. Yap, Catherine A. Mangan
  • Publication number: 20100005756
    Abstract: A device (H) to be mounted to a friable wall (W) comprises a body (10) and at least one main saber tooth (12) extending rearwardly from an upper portion of the body (10) and adapted to be driven into the wall (W) for securing the device (H) thereto. The main saber tooth (12) is arcuate and has a pointed rear free end (22), and is adapted to be arcuately driven into the wall (W). An arcuate and pointy secondary saber tooth (14) extends rearwardly from a lower portion of the body (10) for insertion into the wall (W) before the main saber tooth (12) is inserted therein. The main saber tooth (12) defines a lower enlarged, and typically flat, load-bearing surface (30) for bearing against material of the wall (W). The main saber tooth (12) includes an upper transversely curved surface (32). A hook member (20) is provided on a front part of the body (10) for suspending items therefrom once the device (H) has been mounted to the wall (W).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: COBRA FIXATIONS CIE. LTEE.-COBRA ANCHORS CO. LTD.
    Inventor: Pierre McDuff
  • Publication number: 20100006728
    Abstract: Units or hook assemblies arranged and configured to adequately capture and hold personal items which have some type of handle, rope, strap or the like. Preferred embodiments include a mounting plate for attachment to a restroom stall wall, door or the like. The mounting plate includes an upper end and a lower end. Preferred embodiments further include a first and second hook elements extending outwardly from the mounting plate. Preferred embodiments are arranged and configured to hinder theft or personal items stored on the hook from an over the stall door or wall attempt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventor: Thomas J. Portz
  • Patent number: 7644900
    Abstract: A portable hanger for hanging a purse from a table has a base adapted to rest upon and frictionally engage the table. A plurality of links are pivotally linked to each other in series to form a chain having a first link and a last link. A pivot pin pivotally connects the base and the first link of the plurality of links. The plurality of links are adapted for pivot between a stored configuration in which the plurality of links are positioned generally adjacent the perimeter of the base, and an operative configuration in which the plurality of links form a hook adapted for hanging the purse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Luxe Link, LLC
    Inventors: Kalika N. Yap, Catherine A. Mangan
  • Publication number: 20090321601
    Abstract: Embodiments of the claimed subject matter provide a device and method for transporting a plurality of waste receptacles. One embodiment of the claimed subject matter is a device for transporting a plurality of coupled waste receptacles. The device comprises a plurality of securing ends, which may include a latch portion for coupling to a first waste receptacle and a hook portion for coupling to a second waste receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventor: Stephen Kelly
  • Publication number: 20090301927
    Abstract: The invention provides a tray organizer apparatus for safely organizing routine expendable medical supplies for in hospital patients disclosing a plurality of variants in the form of a non power embodiment of a surface tray with shaped recesses for retaining medical supplies and power embodiments with 110 ac volt supply with a multiplicity of 110 volt outlet and a plurality of USB ports, Firewire port, and other devices such tiltable LED illuminated mirrors. The tray organizer is formed of injection molded plastic, folded sheet metal or other equal structures and incorporates a peripheral upstanding rim connected to a lower planar surface from which a number of recessed openings are formed with enclosed bottom surfaces to retain expendable supplies in a variety of shapes. All of the organizer tray embodiments can be attached to a portable COTS type intravenous (IV) pole assembly, attached to bed heads or foot boards, hospital bed side rails, and as free-standing non supported trays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Jason D. Fvlbrook, David J. Fulbrook, Jim E. Fulbrook
  • Publication number: 20090278012
    Abstract: The present invention includes a portable tool including a tool body having a handle, a hook including a hook body, and a mounting device. The mounting device enables the hook body to be mounted to the handle with the hook body oriented in any one of a plurality of different directions and positioned at any one of a plurality of different positions along the oriented direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: MAKITA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yukiyasu Okouchi, Shingo Umemura, Takayoshi Yoshimura, Jiro Oda, Kenichi Miyata
  • Patent number: 7611108
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system of a support element and at least two functional elements which can be used in the sanitary sector, with the support element being able to be coupled to each of the functional elements via a system interface and the system interface having a spigot-shaped element—at the support element side—with an outwardly biased latch element projecting out of said spigot-shaped element transversely to its longitudinal axis and the functional elements each having a tubular element corresponding to the spigot-shaped element and having a cut-out for the latch element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: HEWI Heinrich Wilke GmbH
    Inventor: Gerard De Backer
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20090230267
    Abstract: In one aspect, a holder assembly includes a substrate-mountable holder having a metal base having a centerline, the base having a plurality of openings to receive a plurality of fasteners, a generally symmetrical wireform having a pair of legs with a portion therebetween, the portion welded to the base, each leg having a first segment extending parallel to the base and a second segment extending outwardly of the base. First segment of each leg may be generally parallel to the centerline, or first segment may be angled with respect to the centerline. Second segment of legs may extend generally linearly outwardly of the base or may have radii of curvature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventors: Richard J. Ernst, John P. Grimm
  • Publication number: 20090230272
    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: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventor: SUSUMU MIYAUE
  • Publication number: 20090224123
    Abstract: A planar member for forming a hook device includes two side hinge lines and an intermediate hinge line formed in the planar member for forming two side segments and two intermediate segments, and a cut line formed in each of the intermediate segments for separating each intermediate segment into a support portion and a suspension portion, the suspension portions of the intermediate segments are foldable relative to each other and inclined relative to each other and foldable relative to the side segments for forming a three-dimensional suspension hook, the planar member is foldable to a reel for storing and transportation purposes and is quickly folded into the hook device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventor: Guanjen Chen
  • Publication number: 20090212186
    Abstract: A hook device includes a hook body, a decorative panel, and a retaining frame. The hook body has a wall mounting portion that has a front mounting surface and a lower end, and a hook portion that extends from the lower end of the wall mounting portion. The decorative panel is disposed on the front mounting surface, and has a decorative picture and a transparent face plate through which the decorative picture can be viewed. The retaining frame is mounted on the wall mounting portion, and has an opening through which the decorative panel can be viewed, and an outer rim capable of securing the decorative panel on the hook body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventor: Sam S. Wang
  • Patent number: 7568673
    Abstract: A suspender for a fluid reservoir having a drinking tube includes a grip structurally coupled to a hanger. The grip is oriented to hold the drinking tube and the hanger configured to support a weight of the reservoir. The reservoir includes flexible walls forming a compartment for holding a liquid. An expander for the reservoir includes a body insertable inside the compartment through an opening defined by a collar of a fill port. Formed on the body are a first collar engaging surface and a second collar engaging surface. The collar engaging surface are separated by a distance substantially equal to a width of the opening. An expansion member, integral to the body, is oriented to maintain at least a partial separation between the flexible walls when the body is inserted inside the compartment and the first and second collar engaging surfaces are engaging the collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Inventor: John Evingson
  • Publication number: 20090152424
    Abstract: An example hanger hook assembly for a wire shelf includes a rod end portion and a hanging rod extending from the rod end portion. A hanger end portion mounts to a wire shelf, and the hanger end portion aligns with a wire shelf storage surface. A hook portion extends from the hanger end portion to the rod end portion. The hook portion is concave between the hanger end portion and the hook end portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Earl David Forrest, James Leroy Daniels, James Allen Austin, III
  • Patent number: 7537191
    Abstract: A mounting device is provided for extending at least part of a line article along at least part of a structure. The mounting device includes a mounting platform having a base and two resilient legs extending from the base, where each of the two resilient legs has a free end such that a first distance between the two resilient legs is shorter than a second distance between the two resilient legs parallel to the first distance, and where the two resilient legs together form mutually opposing points of contact capable of securing the mounting device onto a structure. The mounting device further includes at least two retaining mechanisms extending from the mounting platform, where the first and second retaining mechanisms are mutually positioned to be together capable of extending at least part of a line article in any direction along at least part of such a structure, regardless of the direction in which the mounting device is secured by the two resilient legs on the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Inventor: Bill Wynn
  • Patent number: 7516930
    Abstract: A garment hanger rod holder is configured for assembled to upper and lower horizontal metal bars at a front of a metal rack, and includes a main body and a movable member mounted to a rear side of the main body. The main body includes a top hook head for hooking to the upper horizontal metal bar at the front of the metal rack, and a supporting seat formed at a lower free end of the main body for firmly support a garment hanger rod thereon. The movable member defines a receiving space for engaging with the lower horizontal metal bar at the front of the metal rack. The movable member is upward and downward movable relative to the main body to thereby adjust the receiving space to different heights to overcome dimensions errors in the metal rack, and enables the rod holder to firmly assemble to the metal rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Protrend Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Henry Chen
  • Patent number: 7516929
    Abstract: A handbag 12 is supported from a table surface 11. A hook 30 extends from the space between parallel panels 13 and 14 and includes a segment 34 rotatable with pivot block 31 between the panels. In one position (FIG. 1), hook 30 is perpendicular to panels 13 and 14 to support the handbag 12. Hook 30 is rotatable in directions 41 (FIG. 5) to a position between, and parallel to, the panels. Hook 30 is coupled to a pivot 35 to rotate with pivot block 31 in a horizontal plane to a storage position. In this position, hook 43 is fixedly positioned relative to magnet 35. To prevent the hook 30 from being dislodged from surface 11, non-skid members are secured to the bottom surface of panel 14.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Inventors: Alison Brustein, Laurie Cohen
  • Publication number: 20090057507
    Abstract: Keeping hair Dryers, cellphones and other personal devices off the floor and countertops have always been a problem. The CardHook is the most convenient and quick solution to a: hanging hair dryer and other similar small electrical devices such as hair trimmers and curling iron; and b: as a cradle for cell phone or other small media players. It's held in place by plug and outlet and therefore has no installation required. Unlike regular hooks that are used today, the CardHook can be easily transported from one outlet to the next simply by disconnecting the plug, leaving no unsightly holes or marks on the wall behind.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventor: Nilo Discartin Ventura
  • Publication number: 20090014613
    Abstract: A swimming pool hook having a first end (lower bend) with a short extension and a second end (upper bend) with a handle extension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Jacqueline Szymczak, John D. Szymczak
  • Patent number: 7475859
    Abstract: A band (30) is buckled around a pole (50). A hanger arm (18) has a top end attached to the band (30) at an attachment point (44), and has a bottom end with a load hook (20). A high-friction cam surface (24) is formed on the hanger arm (18). The relative positions of the cam (24), the band attachment point (44), and the load hook (20) cause the band attachment point (44, 46) to move away from the pole (50) as the hanger arm is loaded, tightening the band (30) on the pole (50). This automatically adjusts the hoop tension in the encircling band (30) depending on the arm loading (52).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Inventor: Sean Michael Selders
  • Patent number: 7464911
    Abstract: A personal item hanger for hanging a personal item below a table, includes a retention body for being rested on a top surface of the table, and an extension arm having an adjustable length and including an upper coupling end rotatably coupling with the retention body and a lower hooking end downwardly extended from the retention body, wherein the extension arm is adapted to fold between a storage position and a hanging position. At the storage position, the extension arm is received in a storage compartment of the retention body to minimize an overall size of the personal item hanger, and at the hanging position, the extension arm is extended at a position that the hooking end of the extension arm is downwardly extended below a bottom surface of the table for hanging the personal item underneath the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Inventor: Elton Yen
  • Patent number: 7461827
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of a hanging tool support assembly provide a portable, adjustable support to hold and/or position a tool, such as a flashlight. For example, the hanging tool support assembly hangs or is otherwise suspended from a support line proximate to a work area. According to exemplary embodiments, the hanging tool support assembly includes a pair of inverted, J-shaped hangers, a downwardly extending arm, a movable support piece connecting the downwardly extending arm to a tool support base, the tool support base, and attachment means for supporting and/or holding a tool to the tool support base. In some embodiments, the hangers may further include additional safety and/or positioning components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Paul Brent Rivers, Frederick Diggle, III
  • Publication number: 20080296466
    Abstract: An apparatus suspending a personal article from an upper surface of a fixture is provided. The apparatus includes a vertical member, a first arm extending from a first end of the vertical member and resting on the upper surface of the fixture and a second arm extending from a second end of the vertical member from which the personal article hangs. The first arm includes a light source and the second arm includes a utility space storing personal items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventor: Marlene Alfin
  • Publication number: 20080296456
    Abstract: A drywall mount for supporting an item on a drywall includes an elongated shank body having an upper portion defining an upper end, and a lower portion defining a lower end for holding the item in position, and an inserting body integrally and inclinedly extended from an upper portion of the shank body, wherein the inserting body has a sharp tip rearwardly and downwardly extended from the upper end of the shank body for inserting into the drywall until the shank body is rest on a front surface of the drywall so as to suspendedly support the item on the front surface of the drywall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventor: Chin-Hsiung Lien
  • Publication number: 20080283715
    Abstract: The hanger with photo display is a support hook(s) incorporating a display adjunct. The hook is fabricated from a flat sheet of material. The material is capable of a high degree of flexing without breaking. Double-sided tape is employed to mount the sheet on a flat, vertical surface such as a wall or door. The sheet is sized to neatly present a display item. The display item may take the form of a photograph, an advertisement, a message, or the like. The display item can be easily changed without causing the double-sided mounting tape to release. The hook is designed to support a load of pre-determined maximum weight. If the pre-determined weight is exceeded, the hook will bend (without breaking) to release the load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: David J. Morrison
  • Publication number: 20080283705
    Abstract: Support hook(s) incorporating a display adjunct. The hook is fabricated from a flat sheet of material. The material is transparent and is capable of a high degree of flexing without breaking. Double-sided tape is employed to mount the sheet on a flat, vertical surface such as a wall or door. The sheet is sized to neatly press a display against the vertical surface. The display may take the form of a photograph, an advertisement, a message, or the like. The display can be easily changed without causing the double-sided mounting tape to release. The hook is designed to support a load of pre-determined maximum weight. If the pre-determined weight is exceeded, the hook will bend (without breaking) to release the load. A frame is provided to be removably disposed over the wall or door mounted sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: David J. Morrison
  • Publication number: 20080283205
    Abstract: A curtain kit comprising a sheet of curtain material having a sheet perimeter and a plurality of fastener elements spaced along and adjacent the sheet perimeter to be attached to mating fastener elements respectively on a structural member for hanging one edge portion of the curtain sheet from the structural member. The plurality of sheet fastener elements are positioned along and adjacent the sheet perimeter in a quantity and spacing over the entirety of the sheet perimeter to be attached to respective ones of the structural member fastener elements for hanging various other edge portions of the curtain sheet from the structural member so that the curtain can be hung from the structural member in a variety of alternative origami-like patterns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Robyn A. Zimmer
  • Publication number: 20080272257
    Abstract: The hanger with decorative flange is a metal pushpin having a smooth shank ending in a sharp point at one end defining a pin and an integrally formed hook at the opposite end. An ornamentally shaped plastic or metal flange is medially disposed on the shank. The flange serves as a stop to prevent the shank from penetrating too far into a ceiling, wall, or other supporting surface. The flange may be disk-shaped, or may have other ornamental shapes, e.g., a heart, a butterfly, a star, etc., and may have decorative designs or indicia formed thereon. The hanger is installed by pushing the pin in a supporting surface so that lightweight objects may be supported by or suspended from the hook, and when the hanger is removed, the only damage from insertion into the supporting surface is a small pinhole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventor: Gordon Murphy
  • Patent number: 7445185
    Abstract: A health club accessory comprising: a front semicylindrical wall, with a top surface; a rear wall attached to the front semicylindrical wall; a bottom wall attached to the front semicylindrical wall and rear wall, the front semicylindrical, rear wall, and bottom wall defining a semicylindrical volume; a handle member attached to the bottom wall, and extending out from semicylindrical front wall by a distance D, the handle member comprising: an underside; a downward extending handle, an upwardly extending guide 46 extending from the handle; a towel surface located on the handle member between the upwardly extending guide and the semicylindrical front wall; a semicylindrical groove located on the underside of the handle member; an elongated holding member extending downwardly from the rear wall two orthogonal members located at a distal end of the holding member, the two orthogonal members being generally at right angles to the elongated holding member, a space located between the two orthogonal members; a tape
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Inventor: Vincent P. Cicero
  • Patent number: 7438270
    Abstract: A horizontal mounted hanger holder is provided. Said mounted hanger holder includes a protective cover, an elongated member and a means for attaching therein, to a surface. Said elongated member within said protective cover, said elongated member, including a first and a second lip, said second lip contacting a second panel of a first and said second panel of said protective cover, mounted by a means, to said surface. Said horizontal mounted hanger holder provides for articles, including hangers, to be hung. Said hangers contact a channel of said elongated member, over said first lip, said hanger and said article are angled as to lie flat against a surface. Said protective cover, including a zipper, protects said articles from the outside environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Inventor: Ronald Ligrano
  • Publication number: 20080251670
    Abstract: A quick-release hanging device includes a base and a detachable part. This base includes a first through hole and a second through hole. The first through hole has a first regular polygonal shape. The second through hole has a substantially round shape. The detachable part includes a movable portion, a hanger and a locking portion. The locking portion has a second regular polygonal shape that is relative smaller than and corresponding to the first regular polygonal shape. The locking portion is rotatable within the second through hole. It is easy to manufacture with low cost. The connected structure is quite solid. Moreover, its application scope is wide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventor: Cheng-I Ho
  • Publication number: 20080251682
    Abstract: The invention provides a fastening element for fastening objects to a wall comprising a body (16; 36) with a substantially flat rear side being adapted to butt against a wall, further comprising at least a first straight shaft (11, 13) penetrating the body (16, 36) at an angle with respect to the plane of the body's rear side, whereby the shaft (11, 13) being adapted to guide a pin-like fastening means to be driven into the wall for affixing the fastening element to the wall, the body further comprising at least one pre-fixing element (20, 22; 46, 48, 50) protruding from the body's rear side and being adapted to penetrate the wall when the body (16, 36) is brought in contact with the wall (FIG.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventor: Cedomir Repac