Abstract: A hook having a fastener receiver with an axis of radial symmetry and two opposing edges defining a linear axis, where a support extends from the first edge and is angled away by a first angle from a midline plane defined by the linear axis and the axis of radial symmetry and a retainer extends from the second edge and is angled away from the midline plane by a second angle, preferably equal to the first angle and oppositely directed. The hanger hook is preferably of one piece construction but a two-piece interlocking version may also be made. Direct access to the fastener receiver is provided for tools and fasteners. The hanger hook retains equipment against 9 G horizontal accelerations and 3 G vertical accelerations.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising first and second elements and a connecting element is provided. The first element comprises a first terminal member, an intermediate member having first and second ends, and a second terminal member having a closed form channel. The connecting element goes through the channel thereby engaging the first and second elements. An axis connects the first terminal member and the intermediate member first end permitting a closed position, in which the first terminal member adjoins the intermediate member, and an open position, in which the first terminal member is away from the intermediate member. Another axis connects the second terminal member and the intermediate member second end permitting a closed position, in which the second terminal member adjoins the intermediate member, and an open position, in which the second terminal member is away from the intermediate member. The second element retains an object.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are purse hanger comprising a housing (1) having a bottom surface (14) and a locking cavity (20), wherein the bottom surface being adapted to rest upon and frictionally engage a flat surface; a first link (3) and a second link (2) pivotally linked to each other; a connection pin (10) extending from a terminal end of the first link (3), wherein the connection pin (10) is rotatably attached to the housing (1) around an axis (15); a locking pin (5) extending from a terminal end of the second link (2); and a frictional element (4) in the housing (1); wherein the frictional element (4) is adapted to frictionally engage with the locking pin (5). In some embodiments, the axis (15) passes through the housing at an angle to the bottom surface (14).

Abstract: A purse hanger for hanging a purse from a flat surface has a rigid interface member defining a substantially planar interface area that is co-planar with the flat surface during use. A rigid arm has a proximal end swivelably coupled with the rigid interface member and a distal end, which, in use, is oriented by gravity to a position vertically beneath the planar interface area. A flexible member has a first end coupled to the distal end of the rigid arm, and a second end coupled to a purse engagement member such as a rigid loop securing the purse strap. The flexible member allows the rigid interface member to be stored in the purse while the purse engagement member remains secured to the purse strap. The rigid interface member can have a storage cavity for storing personal items.

Abstract: A selectively adjustable device for securing a handbag on a table is provided. The device is designed to fold into a compact shape and includes at least one surface for receiving a handbag. Other embodiments provided include a secondary arm for allowing accommodation of the device onto a vertically oriented wall or other surface.

Abstract: A device for supporting and suspending objects from a balance point on a surface. The device includes a balance contact, a retainer region, a display body, and a display surface. The display surface of the device may be configured into a design representing a particular figure or logo, or may simply be aesthetically pleasing. By using a balance contact on the surface without a counterbalance, the device provides a visually striking, unique way of holding objects.

Abstract: An attachable hanging hook for removably hanging a carrying bag from an upper edge of a vertical support surface or from an edge of a horizontal support surface includes a pair of hooks and a central joint. A first hook is pivotably movable about the joint and a second hook is rotatably movable about the joint. Depending upon the orientation of the hooks relative to one another, the carrying bag can be securely suspended from a horizontal support or a vertical support. The joint also allows the hooks to be collapsibly folded onto one another for storage.

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.

Abstract: An apparatus for support a handbag from the edge of a table or other structure is presented. The apparatus includes a segmented arm that can be collapsed to allow for compact storage of the apparatus.

Abstract: A universal travel hook including first and second hook members and a connector member which pivotally connects the first and second hook members for rotation about an axis such that when in a closed configuration, the first hook member opens generally in the same direction as the second hook member in side-by-side relationship, and when in an open configuration, the first hook member opens generally in the opposite direction as the second hook member. In one embodiment, the connector is a split ring which pivotally connects to the hook members by extending through a through opening in the proximal end portion of each hook member. When in an open configuration, the first hook member is adapted for placement over a door or other object while the second hook projects outwardly therefrom and is adapted to receive and hold an article of clothing, a bag, or other object.

Abstract: The invention is a purse hanger with an extendible shelf, balance arms, and a key ring. The purse hanger engages tables and other relatively flat surfaces, including tables with flat sides.

Abstract: A cantilever, gravity hanger for holding by hanging a personal accessory, operatively attachable to, or integrated with, such an accessory. The hanger, in an operative condition poised for holding such an accessory, includes (a) an elongate central body, (b) a pair of spaced, elongate arms joined to opposite ends of the body, and extending laterally outwardly from a common side of the body in diverging relation to one another, and (c) accessory-connection traveler structure including a traveler carried captively on, and shiftable freely and reversibly along the length of, one of the arms.

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.

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.

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.

Abstract: A hanger device for securely hanging a purse, backpack or similar item from a variety of elevated surfaces, such as a table top or chair. The hanger device consists of a C-shaped continuous-piece frame having swiveling lower hook portion which may be locked into a desired position and an upper female receiver portion to which interchangeable end pieces for releasably securing the device to a surface are releasably engaged via a spring-release locking mechanism in the locking portion of each end piece. The end piece has a non-slip pad on its bottom side to prevent damage to a surface upon which its rests. The hanger device is preferably constructed of a metal, such as aluminum, or, alternatively, durable plastic. An alternative embodiment provides an end piece having a telescopic extension portion to adjust the length of the end piece for securing the hanger device surface of varying widths or depths.

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.

Abstract: A holder for a clothing article, such as a purse, scarf, or glove, the holder generally including a base and a hanger, wherein the hanger supports the clothing article but does not compress the clothing article.

Abstract: A hook device for securement to the substantially horizontal, bottom surface of a table top, bar top, or the like for supporting personal items. The hook device includes a base, a hook, and an attachment mechanism pivotally securing the hook to the base. The attachment mechanism includes a torsion spring that biases the hook into a stored position in which the hook is substantially parallel to the bottom surface of the table top. To use the hook, the hook is pivoted away from the table surface and a personal item, such as a purse, handbag, backpack, coat, or the like is placed on the hook. Once the personal item is removed, the hook returns to its stored position.

Abstract: A door hook including a U-shaped bracket having a top member and a front side and back side attached to the top member. The front and back sides are separated by a first distance, which corresponds generally to the thickness of a door over which the door hook is to be placed. A hook is attached to the front side, while a spacer portion is attached to the back side or top. A frangible joint is formed in the back side or top such that the spacer portion can be detached and then reattached to the back side. With the spacer portion in this reattached position the spacer portion and the front side are separated by a second distance, different from and typically less than the first-distance. The second distance corresponds generally to the thickness of a thinner or thicker door, over which the door hook may be placed after removal or removal and reattachment of the spacer.

Abstract: A hook for holding objects under a shelf or mantel has a body configured so that when the hook is positioned for holding an object under a shelf or mantel, a mounting end will be adjacent the top surface of the shelf and the opposite end will be under the bottom surface of the shelf. A resilient gripper body is attached to the mounting end of the hook body. The gripper body has a curved surface which is positioned for engagement with the top surface of the shelf. When the hook is placed on the top surface and no load is on the hook, a first portion of the curved surfaced will be on the top surface of the shelf and a second portion of the curved surface will be spaced away from the top surface of the shelf. As increasing loads are placed on the hook, the shape of the curved surface will change increasing the contact area between the gripper body and the top surface of the shelf.

Abstract: A support assembly, method, and kit for holding items are described. A support assembly may include a mounting base and a support removably coupled to the mounting base. The mounting base may include a socket having a circumferentially undulating edge at least partially forming an internal head cavity. The mounting base may further include a through hole extending through the mounting base and the socket, the through hole in communication with the head cavity. A kit may include at least one mounting base as described and a plurality of interchangeable supports.

Abstract: A hanging apparatus includes a body containing a rotating hanging member that may be recessed inside the body when not being used and easily rotated out from the body at an angle when needed to hang an item. The use of a hanging member that can be recessed provides for a hanging system that is more compact for storage and packaging, and less unsightly when not being used to hang an item. The hanging apparatus may be temporarily secured to an object, such as a tree trunk when used outdoors, with a belt that passes through a channel in the body. Alternatively, the hanging apparatus may be attached to an object or structure through use of conventional attachment means such as a screw, nail, or adhesive. The hanging apparatus may also be built directly into a structure such as a wall.

Abstract: The present invention is an accessory hanger. In one embodiment this accessory hanger has an arm with first and second ends and first and second angles and a support base. The support base is rotatably coupled to the first end of the arm. The length of first end of the arm is at least substantially the same as that of the support base. This feature provides the necessary support and balance to allow the support base to remain stable on a flat when weight is applied to the arm in the downward direction. This accessory hanger is a compact, portable device that may be used to hang handbags, umbrellas, shopping bags, jackets and other items from restaurant table tables or any other suitable flat surface. This accessory hanger is made even more compact and portable when the arm includes has a coupling means such as a hinge that allows it to be folded or a screw connection that allows the arm to be disassembled.

Abstract: There is described a device for suspending an object from the surface of a support, that comprises a first leg adapted to abut the support surface, and a second leg being connected to the first leg so that the first leg is oriented at an angle with respect to the second leg. A hook is connected to the first leg and is adapted to be releasably attached to the object and, when the first leg is disposed on the support surface, the hook lies beneath the first leg, so that the weight of the object exerts a force on the first leg toward the support surface.

Abstract: A hook-like holder to enable purses to be hung from tables or other flat surfaces to avoid their placement on floors, tables, or uncomfortably in laps. The holder has an adjustability feature to enable its use on different types of structures. The top portion is ornamental in nature, to provide a pleasing and in fact conversational effect.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are used to hang a purse from a piece of furniture, such as a table top. The apparatus comprises a base and a bracket having a first end and a second end. The base can be fixed to the first end of the bracket. The bracket can be positioned on the edge of a piece of furniture, such as a table top, so that the base sits on a top surface of the piece of furniture and a strap can be hung from the second end of the bracket. The base may have a base with a bottom surface which contacts the top surface of the table top when the bracket is positioned on the edge of the table top. The bracket may include a rim at the second end of the bracket and a portion connected to the rim, wherein the rim has a larger diameter than the portion, so that the strap placed over the portion will be prevented from falling off of the bracket.

Abstract: A utility hook holds a handbag under a table. The hook includes a hanger that hangs from foot linked by a pivot joint with at least one axis of freedom. The part of the hook from which the strap of the handbag may be hung is located directly below the axis of pivot in such a way as to naturally align the hanger with a minimum of extension beyond the table. The foot may be rotated to align its major plane with that of the hanger to form a compact arrangement.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for hanging a purse from a piece of furniture, such as a table top is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a base and a bracket having a first end and a second end. The base can be fixed to the first end of the bracket. The bracket can be positioned on the edge of a piece of furniture, such as a table top, so that the base sits on a top surface of the piece of furniture and a strap can be hung from the second end of the bracket. The base may have a base with a bottom surface which contacts the top surface of the table top when the bracket is positioned on the edge of the table top. The bracket may include a rim at the second end of the bracket and a portion connected to the rim, wherein the rim has a larger diameter than the portion, so that the strap placed over the portion will be prevented from falling off of the bracket.

Abstract: An assembly for suspending a purse or bag from a table edge. The assembly includes a mechanism for anchoring itself to the table edge when is positioned about the table edge. The assembly distributes the weight of the purse or bag to primary support elements. A hook depends downwardly from a bracket to support a bag or purse. The hook includes an element positioned within the opening of the bracket to transfer at least some of the weight of the bag or purse to the bracket. A rivet co-joins the bracket and anchoring mechanism together.

Abstract: An assembly for suspending a purse or bag from a table edge. The assembly includes a mechanism for anchoring itself to the table edge when is positioned about the table edge. The assembly distributes the weight of the purse or bag to primary support elements. A hook depends downwardly from a bracket to support a bag or purse. The hook includes an element positioned within the opening of the bracket to transfer at least some of the weight of the bag or purse to the bracket. A rivet co-joins the bracket and anchoring mechanism together.

Abstract: An assembly for suspending a purse or bag from a table edge is disclosed. The assembly includes a mechanism for automatically anchoring itself to the table edge as it is positioned about the table edge. In addition, the inventive assembly is constructed so as to distribute the weight of the purse or bag to primary support elements. A hook depends downwardly from a bracket to support a bag or purse. The hook includes a flange seated within an opening of the bracket. The flange transfers at least some of the weight of the bag or purse to the bracket. A rivet co-joins the bracket, hook and anchoring mechanism together, and permits rotational movement of the hook relative to the bracket.

Abstract: A hanging assembly for deterring theft in bathroom stalls. The hanging assembly includes a base portion. The base portion has a first end, a second end, a front surface and a back surface. A first arm is elongate and has a distal end and a proximal end. The distal end of the arm is fixedly coupled to the first end of the base portion. The first arm extends away from the base portion. A second arm has a distal end, a proximal end and a middle portion. The distal end of the second arm is integrally coupled to the second end of the base portion. The second arm extends away from the base portion. A latch portion has a first end and a second end. The first end of the latch portion is coupled to the proximal end of the second arm by a hinge. The latch portion has a length such that the second end of the latch portion is abutted against an interior surface of the first arm.

Abstract: A support hanger for suspending a book from a freezer door of a combination refrigerator/freezer is described. The support hanger is a continuous piece of plastic stock providing both a canted cradle to hold a book and a horizontal ledge to engage the top of the freezer door. The underneath surface of the ledge is provided with a strip of material having a plurality of either hooks or loops to engage a complementary strip of material provided on the door edge. The support hanger does not include the typical lip for engaging an opposite surface of a door or the like but rather relies on the strips of material to resist the horizontal movement of the ledge which otherwise would occur because of the weight of a suspended book.

Abstract: A coin cup holder mounted to the wall of a toilet stall located in a casino restroom includes a frame which has mounted on it a coin cup receptacle and a pair of hooks. The hooks include a coat hook and a swivel hook for supporting a purse. The coin cup holder may be mounted to a side wall, shared by adjacent stalls, via a bolt which goes through the wall and attaches to another holder mounted in the adjacent stall. The coin cup holder may also be mounted to a stall door.

Abstract: Handbag displays which advantageously increase the efficiency of existing displays by reducing the portion of a display taken up by a handbag strap with a novel handbag display device. A handbag display comprises a handbag having a strap, a support member over which a strap may be hung, and a display device which can be placed on the handbag strap for reducing the distance between the support member and the compartment portion of the handbag and the strap support. When the display device is positioned on a strap, the display device has the effect of reducing the length of the strap and therefore reducing the display area consumed by a handbag.

Abstract: An improved door hook or bracket which is thin enough to fit between the top of the door and the jamb, and strong enough to hold significant weight when the door is opened. The door hook is comprised of a U-shaped bracket which has a top having a bottom surface, a front side having a hook and a back side having an adhesive layer attached to the inside surface thereof. The front side is attached to one edge of the top at an acute angle relative to the bottom surface of the top. A compressible pad may be attached to the bottom surface of the top. The compressible pad preferably has a releasable adhesive. Flexible molded-in protrusions may be used as the compressible pad.

Abstract: An improved door hook or bracket which is thin enough to fit between the top of the door and the jamb, and strong enough to hold significant weight when the door is opened. The door hook is comprised of a U-shaped bracket, a compressible pad and a hook. The bracket comprises a top having a bottom surface, a front side having a hook and a back side. The front side is attached to one edge of the top at an acute angle relative to the bottom surface of the top. The compressible pad is attached to the bottom surface of the top. The compressible pad preferably has a releasable adhesive. Flexible molded-in minor protrusions may be used as the compressible pad.

Abstract: An improved door nook or bracket which is thin enough to fit between the top of the door and the jamb, and strong enough to hold significant weight when the door is opened. The door hook is comprised of a U-shaped bracket, a compressible pad and a hook. The bracket comprises a top having a bottom surface, a front side having a hook and a back side. The front side is attached to one edge of the top at an acute angle relative to the bottom surface of the top. The compressible pad is attached to the bottom surface of the top. The compressible pad preferably has a releasable adhesive. Flexible molded-in minor protrusions may be used as the compressible pad.

Abstract: Improvements in devices for receiving, hanging and supporting purses, handbags and other strap carried containers on the edge of a table, desk or other support; portable hanger devices for purses, handbags and the like able to engage the periphery of a table, desk or other support and receive therewithin the straps of a purse or handbag in such a manner as to support it in at least two optional positions, thus enabling free support of the container, handbag or purse in either crowded or open conditions around the table or desk.

Abstract: A utility device for a key ring which serves a plurality utilities, including key ring anchorage, bottle cap opener, screw driver, hook and item holder with respect to another object. The utility device has a generally C-shaped structure having a central open space defined by interior walls of a main member, two cross members and two opposed tabs. A hole is provided in the C-shaped structure to permit a key ring (key chain and the like) to be connected thereto. The distance between facing ends of the tabs is preselected to permit the ends to cooperate so that a user can leverably act on a bottle cap to open a capped bottle. One external corner of the C-shaped structure is preferred to be provided with a flat, beveled blade edge to serve as a screwdriver blade. It is further preferred for a portion of the interior walls to have a predetermined contour which servies to assist hooking of the C-shaped structure onto an object.

Abstract: The device (1) comprises two arms (5, 6) which are superimposed and hinged to a body (4) in order to be able to clamp the support. The lower arm (6) is provided with a spring (7). When not in use, the two arms are folded against the body. The back of the body comprises a pair of opposed wings (11, 12) maintaining it by clipping onto the stick (3).

Abstract: A purse hanger comprises a connecting member with a rigid flange at one end to secure the purse hanger to a table and with a hook or other retaining means at the other end to hold a purse. The purse hanger is designed to be used with a gaming table that has a padded surface and a cushioned raised rim that rests on the edge portion of the gaming table. The connecting member conforms to the shape of the exterior surface of the raised rim and the rigid flange is slidably mounted between the top of the table surface and the bottom of the raised rim.An alternate embodiment of the purse hanger has a rigid tapered flange with a rigid hook attached directly thereto which is particularly useful for purses with long straps.

Abstract: A receiving surface is decorated with a metal film in a pattern by applying an area of thin frangible metal to a temporary carrier having a release surface, printing an adhesive in the pattern desired for the metal on either the metal film or receiving surface, the area of the pattern being less than the area of the metal film, pressing and adhering the receiving surface and metal film together with the adhesive therebetween, and stripping away the carrier. The metal over the adhesive remains on the receiving surface to provide the decorative metal pattern and the balance is carried away with the carrier. The receiving surface can be a final surface to be decorated or can be the exposed surface of an ink design heat transfer. In the latter case, a combined heat transfer having both a decorative metal film pattern and a multicolor ink design can be provided by coating the receiving surface, after transfer of the metal film pattern thereto, with a second adhesive over both the metal pattern and ink design.