Hook for hanging basket

Abstract

A hook for hanging a basket. A hook includes a wing member which helps in pressing two arms for easy removal of the basket. The hook includes a one way hook for holding a metal loop firmly therein. The hook is inserted into the metal loop and upon insertion of the hook, the metal loop stays firmly in a place thereof held by the one way hook that restricts the metal loop coming out of the hook. The hook provides the combined benefits of both metal hanger and convenience of plastic hanger. The hook is easy and fast to attach and remove if necessary.

Claims

1. A hook for a hanging basket, the hook comprising: a U shaped member, the U shaped member having an open end and a one way hook at the open end of the U shaped member and protruding towards an inner side of the U shaped member; and two arms extending upwardly from the open end of the U shaped member, each of the two arms having a wing member attached on an outer portion of the respective arms, wherein an open end of each of the two arms distal the U shaped member is tapered inside to form a hook shaped structure for hanging the basket therein.

2. The hook as claimed in claim 1, wherein each wing member is respectively attached at a predefined angle to an outer surface of the respective arm and the wing members when pressed longitudinally separate the two arms from one another and opens up the hook shaped structure.

3. The hook as claimed in claim 2, wherein the wing members are respectively attached at an angle of 170 degree to the outer surface of the two arms.

4. The hook as claimed in claim 1, wherein the hook shaped structure of the two arms is configured to receive a rim of the hanging basket.

5. The hook as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one way hook and U shaped structure are configured to retain a metal loop in the U shaped structure.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent when the disclosure is read in conjunction with the following figures, wherein.

(2) FIG. 1a shows a front view of a hook for hanging a basket, in accordance with the present invention;

(3) FIG. 1b shows a back view of the hook for hanging the basket, in accordance with the present invention;

(4) FIG. 2a shows a top view of the hook for hanging the basket, in accordance with the present invention;

(5) FIG. 2b shows a bottom view of the hook for hanging the basket, in accordance with the present invention;

(6) FIG. 3 shows a side view of the hook for hanging the basket, in accordance with the present invention; and

(7) FIG. 4 shows details of an angle between wing members and an outer surface of arms of the hook, in accordance with the present invention.

DETAIL DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(8) The foregoing objects of the present invention are accomplished and the problems and shortcomings associated with the prior art, techniques and approaches are overcome by the present invention as described below in the preferred embodiment.

(9) The present invention provides a hook for hanging a basket. The hook provides wings which helps in pressing the arms for easy removal of the basket. The hook includes a one way hook for holding a metal loop firmly therein. The hook is easy and fast to attach and remove if necessary.

(10) This present invention is illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings, throughout which reference numbers indicate corresponding parts in the various figures. These reference numbers are shown in bracket in the following description.

(11) Referring to FIGS. 1a-4, a hook (100) for hanging baskets in accordance with the present invention is shown. The hook (100) provides the combined benefits of both metal hanger and convenience of plastic hanger.

(12) The hook (100) comprises a U shaped member (10). In an embodiment, the hook (100) is made of a plastic material. The U shaped member (10) includes a one way hook (12) and two arms (14, 16). The one way hook (12) protrudes towards inner side of the U shaped member (10).

(13) The two arms (14, 16) extend upwardly from an open end of the U shaped member (10). In a preferred embodiment, each arm (14, 16) extends away from the open end of the U shaped first member (10). Each arm (14, 16) at an open end thereof is tapered inside to form the hook shaped structure for hanging the basket therein. Each arm (14, 16) includes a wing member (18, 20) attached on an outer portion thereof at a predefined angle. In an embodiment, the wing members (18, 20) are attached at an angle of 170 degree to the outer surface of the arms (14, 16). However, it is understood here that the angle of attachment between the wing members (18, 20) to the outer surface of the arms (14, 16) may vary in other alternative embodiments of the present invention and the dimensions shown in FIG. 4 is to be interpreted merely as an illustration and it is in no way to be construed as a limitation. These wing member (18, 20) when pressed, opens up the hook (100) thereby making insertion and removal of the basket easier. In an embodiment, the hook shaped structure of the arms (14, 16) helps to hang the basket with their rim.

(14) During operation, a metal wire at the end of the wire is made into a loop. Generally, the metal wire is flexible and a small loop is made by hand when there is no pot attached thereto. Once the ends of all the 3 or 4 strands are made into the loop, the plastic hook (100) is easily inserted into the loop. Once the hook (100) is inserted, the metal loop stays firmly in a place thereof held by the one way hook (12) that restricts the metal loop coming out of the hook (100).

Advantages of the Invention

(15) 1. The hook (100) provides the wing members (18, 20) which helps in pressing the two arms (14, 16) for easy removal of the basket. 2. The one way hook (12) of the hook (100) holds the metal loop firmly therein. 3. The hook (100) is easy and fast to attach and remove if necessary.

(16) The foregoing objects of the invention are accomplished and the problems and shortcomings associated with prior art techniques and approaches are overcome by the present invention described in the present embodiment. Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein; however, it is to be understood that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure, or matter. The embodiments of the invention as described above and the methods disclosed herein will suggest further modification and alterations to those skilled in the art. Such further modifications and alterations may be made without departing from the scope of the invention.