Abstract: A slide-on-rod assembly includes a tube and a carriage configured to move within the tube. The carriage has a first contact surface, the carriage includes a wing rotatably coupled to a body of the carriage, the wing has a second contact surface, the first contact surface of the carriage is configured to contact a corresponding first contact surface of the tube, and the second contact surface of the wing is configured to contact a corresponding second contact surface of the tube. The slide-on-rod assembly also includes a biasing member coupled to the at least one wing and to the body of the carriage. The biasing member is configured to drive the first contact surface of the carriage into contact with the corresponding first contact surface of the tube and the second contact surface of the wing into contact with the corresponding second contact surface of the tube.

Abstract: An improved jewelry holder having a body with a flat back surface that is adapted to releasably attach to a chosen surface, and a front surface including a primary curved surface and an attached flexible hook member having a secondary curved surface within close proximity to one another whereby the space therebetween creates a lead-in notch, a lead-out notch, and a chamber space whereby a piece of jewelry having a ring shape can be placed onto the flexible hook member by passing the flexible hook member through the inner area of the ring shape and pressing the piece of jewelry through the lead-in notch and lead out notch thereby safely retaining the piece of jewelry on a lower portion of the flexible hook member in the chamber space until the piece of jewelry is removed.

Abstract: The present invention provides an elongated segmented binding cord (SBC) for reversibly housing and securing goods to their predetermined location; said SBC is characterized by a main longitudinal axis (MLA), comprising: a. a plurality of N interlockable segments; b. abutments provided at least one first end, and at least one second opposite end of the SBC; each of said abutments is adapted to at least reversibly attach said predetermined location; wherein by attaching said at least two abutments to their location, said SBC is reversibly transformed from at least two opposite states: LOOSE (non-arched) configuration and a TIGHTENED (arched) configuration, such that said goods are at least partially housed in a secured manner within the arched SBC.

Abstract: A tool holding device is disclosed that securely but removeably holds tools such as cordless drills and nail guns to a tool user by means of a hook and or lanyard. The device is comprised of a belt mounted holder, a mechanical fastening device that is fastened to the handle of a tool, and a J-shaped hook that removeably attaches on one end to the handle mounted mechanical fastening device and on the other end to a belt mounted holder. This invention allows the tool user to securely hold their tools to themselves without endangering those working near by. The belt mounted holder provides a spring biased structure to secure itself to a belt or clothing as well as structure to securely receive one end of the J-shaped hook which can be removeably attached to the handle of a tool by the handle mounted mechanical fastening device attached to the other end.

Abstract: A dual-configuration hanger for hanging an article from either the handle of a carrier device such as a shopping cart or a stroller, or from a horizontal table surface such as a public diaper-changing table, and a method of using the hanger. A pivot-and-locking assembly joins the proximate ends pair of hook-like curved arms each also having a distal end. The arms pivot between a locked-closed configuration in which the distal ends are in contact with or in close proximity to each other so that the arms define essentially a closed loop; and an open configuration in which the distal ends are spaced from each other to define an opening in between the distal ends, and the curved arms define a pair of opposed hooks.

Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to a releasable clip for attachment to a spool for holding decorations that allows the spool to be attached to a support structure when hanging or removing decorations, comprising: an attachment portion including an overhang operable to attach to the support structure; and a releasable attachment portion operable to releasably attach to the spool, the releasable attachment portion including a releasable mechanism that interfaces with the spool and an extension structure that extends from the releasable attachment portion beyond the circumference of a side member of the spool when attached to the spool.

Abstract: A positioning hook of an optical film of a backlight module, wherein the backlight module has a frame, and the optical film is disposed on an inner side of the frame. The positioning hook includes a first hook portion and a second hook portion corresponding with each other. The first hook portion is disposed at a first end of the positioning hook for penetrating through and hooking on an edge of the optical film. The second hook portion is disposed at a second end of the positioning hook opposite to the first end for hooking on an edge of the frame, so that the optical film is disposed and fixed in the frame.

Abstract: A luggage support hook is attached to a center tunnel immediately above a storage unit, which is provided at a rear portion of a leg shield of a saddle-type vehicle, in order to provide a degree of freedom in a manner of hooking a hanging strap of an article to be hung on the luggage support hook, and to retain luggage in a stable state during travel. The luggage support hook is formed in a substantially Y-shape, when viewed from a front side, by a base member attached to a recess portion, a plurality of first arms projecting radially from a rear end of the base member, and a second arm member projecting from a position of the rear end of the base member. The second arm member is different from the first arms.

Abstract: Modular casket hardware which includes a bracket configured to attach to a casket corner wall surface. The bracket is also configured to be oriented with respect to the casket in a first orientation to attach to the casket wall and a second orientation to attach to the casket corner. A bore in the bracket is configured to receive a casket bar when in the first orientation. Tabs on the bracket are configured to at least partially fit within a portion of the casket bar when the bracket is oriented in the second orientation. A bracket cover could also use other bracket type mechanisms to attach and hold the casket bars to the casket which will support the required weight of a casket at the grave site. Once a bracket and bars are attached, the casket will be able to be shipped without the decorative bracket cover installed. The decorative modular casket bracket cover will be able to be added to the casket at any time.

Abstract: A fence hanger apparatus is generally comprised of two vertical hanging support brackets. The two vertical hanging support brackets each have an upper portion terminating in a U-shaped hook for hanging the apparatus over the top rail of a fence, and a lower portion. A vertical member has an upper end and a lower end and is positioned approximately midway between the two vertical hanging support brackets and is substantially parallel to the upper portions of the two vertical hanging brackets. The upper end of the vertical member extends substantially to the same height as the U-shaped hooks. The vertical member has a front face, a rear face and two side faces. The front face of the vertical member is provided with means for attaching hanging members. A U-shaped latch is pivotally mounted to the lower end of the vertical member for attaching the apparatus to a vertical post of a fence. The lower portions of the two hanging support brackets are secured to the lower end of the vertical member with securing means.

Abstract: A combination clip and hook (clip) for use generally in suspending articles, which is rotatably movable about a rotary joint between a first position in which two opposing, rotatably joined portions of the overall clip structure are oriented together to form a continuous, enclosed shape that can be secured around another, and a second position in which the two portions of the structure are rotated out of the enclosed shape, and into, for example, a S shaped hook where one portion of the structure supports the item and the other portion can be applied to another supporting member. The joint between the two portions can define a spring-loaded rotating pivot assembly with at least two indexing positions opposed by 180 degrees. The rotary joint can be constructed with a pair of confronting male and female wedge and detent inserts that are biased toward each other by an embedded spring assembly.

Abstract: A hanger for suspending an object from a supporting surface. An exemplary hanger may include a base mountable to a supporting surface, the base including a hook portion providing an upwardly opening gap, and a receiver pivotably mounted adjacent to a distal edge of the hook portion, the receiver being pivotable between an open position in which the receiver and the gap provide an aperture wider than the gap for receiving a supporting device connected to an object and a closed position in which the receiver substantially overlaps the gap. Some exemplary embodiments may include a magnet mounted to the receiver.

Abstract: A keyboard includes a main body including a plurality of input keys and a hanger mounted on the main body including a hook for hanging the keyboard.

Abstract: Systems, kits and methods allow a life-sized figure, whether configured as a cut-out or wall-mounted image, to be portrayed as “holding” a real musical instrument such as a guitar or a piece of sports equipment such as a tennis racket, thereby enhancing the visual appeal of the arrangement through the inclusion of a real, 3-D object while a storage function for the instrument or other implement when not in use. The invention may be configured for converting an existing wall-mounted figure or cut-out, or may be provided in kit form for later assembly. Apparatus and methods are also disclosed for taking photographs for life-sized novelty figures for use on cut-outs and wall-mounted displays, particularly when “action” shots are required.

Abstract: The extracting apparatus includes a bracket, a holder extractably mounted to the bracket, a locking member, an elastic member connecting the bracket with the locking member, and a handle pivotably connecting to the bracket. The locking member is pivotably engaged with the bracket. The handle includes a cam, and the locking member includes a latch portion. When the extracting apparatus is at a locked position, the latch portion of the locking member extends through the bracket to securely engage with the holder. When the handle is pivoted to move toward the bracket, the cam of the handle drives the locking member to rotate relative to the bracket for releasing the holder.

Abstract: An apparatus for connecting pond covers, which includes a shaft having an exterior surface, a first end and a second end. An engagement profile is positioned on the exterior surface at a first end of the shaft. A cable guide is positioned in an intermediate position between the first end and the second end of the shaft, the cable guide being oriented transversely to the shaft. A cable is prevented from removal from the cable guide by the second end of the shaft.

Abstract: A mounting kit for mounting an article to a wall including: a first support hook including a first leg portion and a second leg portion, the first leg portion including a first face constructed and arranged to face a wall when the first support hook is mounted thereto, and the second leg portion including a first face constructed and arranged to face the wall at a spaced apart distance to provide a gap between the first face of the second leg portion and the wall; and the support block including a first face designed to face the wall when mounted thereto and a top face constructed and arranged to generally face upward toward the support hook when mounted on a wall.

Abstract: A line hanger for securing lines, such as transmission, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and other types of lines, to a support structure. The line hanger includes a wire structure with an attachment section configured for mounting to the support structure and a pair of clamping arms depending outwardly from the attachment provision. The clamping arms are configured to resiliently separate to receive a line and to resiliently relax for applying a clamping force to secure the line. The clamping arms are clasped together by engaging hook members defined at the open end of the wire structure. Multiple line hangers may be interlinked or stacked relative to the support structure for support multiple lines.

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.

Abstract: Apparatus for restricting movement of a lawn implement shaft, for use in a lawn implement support system in cooperation with a vertically upstanding support member for horizontal support of shafted lawn implements during storage or transportation thereof including a support post for supporting a first end of a shafted lawn implement in conjunction with the vertically upstanding support member for supporting a second end of the shafted lawn implement. Further the apparatus includes a shaft support hook mounted to the support post, and projecting outwardly therefrom for a predetermined distance, the support hook being curved generally vertically and at a predetermined angle away from a first generally vertical plane defined by the support post, with a distal end of the shaft support hook being curved back toward a second vertical plane defined by the support post and perpendicular to the first vertical plane to define a shaft support region intermediate the hook and the support post.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses an arrangement (1) related to a suspension hook with a discrete anchorage portion fixable via fixing means (3,(3)), to a vertically orientable support (2) and a discrete hook portion (5) coordinated with the anchorage portion. Said anchorage portion (4) displays an elongate surface section (4a) with barbs (6), while said hook portion (5) displays a short surface section (5a) with corresponding barbs (7,8) in order, in a position with the barbs cooperating, to cause the retention of said hook portion (5) against the anchorage portion (4) in one set position selectable from among a plurality of such positions. A vertically directed loading (‘F’) acting on the hook portion (5) is adapted to be absorbed by a cooperation between said barbs (8) allocated to the hook portion and barbs (6) allocated to the anchorage portion.

Abstract: An ultrasonic diagnostic system has a tablet type electronic device for ultrasonic diagnosis and a docking station for mounting thereto the electronic device removably. The docking station includes a receptacle section against which one side of the electronic device comes into abutment when mounting the electronic device, and a hold-down section for holding down the electronic device releasably on the side opposite to the one side when mounting the electronic device.

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.

Abstract: A storage system is provided comprising a rail mounted to a surface. A cabinet is supported on said rail. At least one engagement member engages the rail to suspend the cabinet from the rail. The cabinet is supported at an angle relative to the surface. An adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the position of the engagement member relative to the rail for adjusting the angle. A method of mounting a cabinet on a surface is also provided comprising mounting a rail having a flange on a surface. A cabinet as described herein is suspended from the rail by the engagement member. The adjustment mechanism is moved towards or away from the surface to adjust the angle of the cabinet.

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.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a hook for suspending an object. The hook is fixed on a bracket with at least one pillar and comprises at least one hook groove, a shaft, and a locking member. The hook groove receives the pillar. Each hook groove has a first opening defined between two projecting portions extending from the hook. The locking member is adjacent to one hook groove and comprises a locking part pivotally engaging the shaft and defining a locking groove with a second opening between two end portions thereof One of the two end portions and one projecting portions opposite to the one end portions cooperatively defines a locking opening. The locking opening has an opening dimension smaller than dimension of the pillar. When the hook engages the bracket, the opposing end portion and projecting portion press against the pillar to hold the pillar in the locking groove.

Abstract: A panel structure capable of being attached with or detached from a supporting stand mainly comprises a base seat installed at a panel, a base plate installed at the upper end of the supporting stand and a sliding mass capable of being slid in the base seat. Whereby, the base plate in an accepting groove of the base seat can directly be pressed and positioned in the accepting groove through the sliding mass so that the panel can be chosen to be assembled with or detached from the supporting stand depending on the place and the requirement if is practically used.

Abstract: The guitar hanger apparatus is for use in hanging a guitar or like stringed instrument from a clothes rod such that the instrument hangs vertically below the rod. The hook for hooking the apparatus on the rod curves downwardly into a transition. The transition flows into the reverse curl. The reverse curl extends below and a distance beyond the hook back side. The horizontal is connected to a bottom of the reverse curl. The vertical affixed to the horizontal is thereby positions the padded v-member, which supports the neck and headstock of the instrument, below the hook and hence the rod.

Abstract: An office furniture unit has an outer face with slotted hangers, and a removable storage unit assembly including a bottom panel positioned in a generally horizontal orientation along the office furniture unit, and a top panel disposed above and generally parallel with the bottom panel. First and second panels are disposed at opposite ends of the top and bottom panels and are connected therewith to define a rigid, box-shaped case having an open back portion. The first and second end panels have rear portions with multiple vertically spaced slots. First and second hanger brackets have a rear portion with first hooks selectively received in the slotted hangers of the office furniture units, and a forward portion with second hooks selectively received in the slots in the rear portions of the first and second end panels to detachably support the case against the outer face of the office furniture unit.

Abstract: A hair collection device for collecting hair from the hand of user to remove hair from the head left on the hand of the user during a shower. The hair collection device includes a collection member being designed for being selectively coupled to a wall of the shower. The collection member is designed for receiving the hair from the hand of the user to allow the user to collect the hair at a later time to be thrown out when the hand of the user is wiped across the collection member. At least one mounting member is coupled to the collection member. The mounting member is designed for selectively engaging the wall of the shower to secure the collection member to the wall.

Abstract: A device is for releasably mounting a bundle of bags on a wall. The device has a wall-mounted suspension fitting. One rear major surface of the bag bundle is connected to a sheet which is parallel with said bundle and which is adapted for releasably co-action with the fitting. The bags are releasably connected to said sheet at there respective opening regions. The sheet has an opening midway of its width and the fitting has upwardly directed clip-finger that includes in an upper portion of its side facing towards the wall a projection that can be received in the opening in the sheet. The projection has two vertically separated oblique surfaces which are mutually convergent in a direction towards said wall for co-action with the upper and lower edges of the sheet opening.

Abstract: A ladder rung hook (122) and upper horizontal frame (124) intersect to create an embodiment for a gripping vertical handle (126). This handle makes it faster, safer, and easy for a user to move a can of paint from rung to rung on an extension ladder. Left or right-handed painters can maneuver their can of paint with our unique easy to grip handle. A lower spring snap hook (138) will easily hook to a can of paint. The ladder hook (122) will simply be hung to the ladder rung through the easy to grip handle.

Abstract: A modular lighting fixture includes an elongated support and a plurality of objects such as crystals attachable to and suspendable from the support. A plurality of the modular lighting fixtures may be readily assembled and attached to or supported from a ceiling in various configurations such as being spaced-apart, in an elongated curtain, in a rectangle, and/or in a zigzag configuration. In one embodiment, the support includes an elongated upper member having a first width and a first length, an elongated lower member having a second width and a second length and being spaced-apart from the upper member, and wherein the first length equals the second length and the first width is greater than the second width. In another embodiment, an elongated modular lighting fixture includes a plurality of cable grips connected to the support for hanging the plurality of objects from the support.

Abstract: A one-hand clip of the present invention is composed of a main body, a pair of semicircular hooks a pair of rotating pins and a pair of elastic bodies. The hooks each fixed by a rotating pin and an elastic body at each bottom end of the main body pinches an inserted object by the power created by the spring of the elastic bodies as well as by the weight of the inserted object to be hung. Inserting or detaching operation is accomplished by an upward movement of the inserted object thus requiring little power or skill of the user.

Abstract: A water bottle holder has a body joined to convex curved legs that are releasably latched together to embrace the neck of the bottle. A clasp joined to the body has an arm, head, ear and lip surrounding an eye accommodating a belt clip. An enlarged member joined to the arm has surfaces for logos, designs, labels and printed materials.

Abstract: An expandable gutter bracket having a gutter support arm is connected to a centrally disposed onto mounting portion, or web, with two spaced apart flanges extending substantially perpendicularly from opposing edges of the mounting portion, in the direction opposite the gutter support arm. The distance between the flanges is selectively provided by the mounting portion to be approximately equal to the thickness of a rafter extension and may be substantially parallel or slightly angled in order to provide a frictional fit on a rafter extension. Various configurations of the mounting portion are provided to select the appropriate thickness, including a plurality of attachments that pass through the gutter support arm and connect to each end of the flanges or two respective halves of a two-piece web.

Abstract: A magnetic hook, jaw-type clip or spring clip has a rectangular housing containing magnets. A conventional hook or clip is attached to the housing. A finger tab extends from one edge or wall of the housing. When a user desires to remove the magnetic hook from a mounting surface he or she places a fingertip on a curved portion of the finger tab causing the upper edge of the magnetic hook to move away from the mounting surface. This results in a pivoting action forcing the magnetic hook away from the mounting surface with little or no sliding. A flexible fin may be adjacent the magnets and extend slightly beyond the housing. When the magnet is placed against a metal surface the flexible fin will bend to a smaller height and bear against the metal surface thereby improving the load carrying capacity of the device.

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.

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

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 system for supporting a suspended ceiling and for supporting fixtures below the suspended ceiling. The suspended ceiling includes an inverted, T-shaped grid of structural members. A mounting clip is provided that comprises two parts. A first, fixed part includes a first, horizontal leg, a second leg that depends from the first leg, and a third leg depending from the second leg. A second, reversible part comprises a central body with first and second ends. The central body includes either a locating hook or an aperture at each of the first and second ends that mates with a corresponding complementarily-shaped locating hook or aperture on the first and third legs of the first part of the clip. The second part of the mounting clip is also relieved adjacent each end. The relieved portions are of different shapes from each other so that the mounting clip can accommodate differently-shaped structural members.

Abstract: A hanger holder is formed of a base, a locating seat, a connection seat, and a holding member. The base is fastened to a wall and is provided with a pillar by which the locating seat, the connection seat, and the holding member are joined together to form the hanger holder in conjunction with a fastening screw that is engaged with a retaining hole of the pillar via a through hole of the holding member.

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 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: The invention relates to an improved clip device to which the strap or handle of a person's hand carried item, such as a lady's handbag or a camera, is attached to secure and protect it from theft. The improved clip is intended to be used out in a public place and would be attached to a heavy object such as a dining table, a gaming device stand or to a shopping cart basket, whereby the hand carried item would be fastened to the clip to prevent it from being snatched away and stolen. This allows the owner's attention to be directed to the activities at hand rather than be concerned about the safety of their item.

Abstract: An anchor for securing a shelf having one or more wires to a wall is provided. The anchor has an elongate body and a head. The head has first and second grooves for receiving a wire of the shelf, wherein the first groove has an opening for receiving the wire in a direction substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the body and the second groove has an opening for receiving a wire of the shelf in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body.

Abstract: A wall hook includes a wall mount having a receptacle portion and a peripheral notch at the receptacle portion, a hook member having a mounting plate at one end fitted into the receptacle portion of the wall mount and fixedly fastened with the wall mount to a flat wall surface by nails and at least one hooked portion extended out of the peripheral notch at the receptacle portion of the wall mount for hanging things, and a shield covered on the receptacle portion of the wall mount to keep the mounting plate and the nails from sight.

Abstract: A support clip for supporting cable in a generally horizontal position. The support clip comprises a generally J-shaped hook having a central cable supporting portion and first and second legs extending up from opposite ends of the central cable supporting portion. The clip further comprises a retaining member movable from a cable receiving position in which the retaining member is attached to the first leg and held in a position in which the retaining member does not interfere with insertion or removal of the cable in or from the support clip, to a cable retaining position in which the retaining member extends from the first leg to the second leg generally parallel to the central cable supporting portion to retain the cable within the hook of the support clip, and back to its cable receiving position.

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: A detachable support attachable to a swimming pool having a clamp, and a hook assembly attached to the clamp, wherein the hook assembly disengages from the clamp when the load force exerted on the hook exceeds a predetermined level.