METAL HANGER SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL APPLICATIONS

Abstract

A post is vertically oriented and has upward and downward extents, back and front regions, and inner and outer regions. A load is configured for functional purposes. A support assembly couples the post and the load. The support assembly has interior and exterior sections and an intermediate section there between. The interior section has an inner leg in contact with the inner region of the post. The interior section has an outer leg in contact with the outer region of the post. The interior section has a front leg in contact with the inner region of the post. The back region of the post is out of contact with the interior section of the support assembly. The exterior section of the support assembly is out of contact with post.

Claims

1. A hanger system comprising: a post being vertically oriented and having upward and downward extents, the post having back and front regions, the post having inner and outer regions; a load being configured for functional purposes; a support assembly coupling the post and the load, the support assembly having interior and exterior sections and an intermediate section there between, the interior section having an inner leg in contact with the inner region of the post, the interior section having an outer leg in contact with the outer region of the post, the interior section having a front leg in contact with the inner region of the post, the back region of the post being out of contact with the interior section of the support assembly, the exterior section of the support assembly being out of contact with post.

2. The system (10) as set forth in claim 1 and further including a plurality of cords (14) between the load and the support assembly, the support assembly terminating in an end cap.

3. The system (100) as set forth in claim 1 and further including a plurality of clips (104) between the load and the support assembly.

4. The system (200) as set forth in claim 1 and further including a circular receptor (204) formed in the support assembly.

5. The system (300) as set forth in claim 1 wherein the load is a silhouette (304) formed in the upper assembly. (In the specification, not the claims, type in the inventor comments)

6. The system (400) as set forth in claim 1 wherein the load is a fabric tower/garment (404) and the support assembly is a plurality of rods each in an inverted J-shaped configuration.

7. The system (500) as set forth in claim 1 and further including strengthening ribs (504) on the support assembly for supporting a flag.

8. The system as set forth in claim 1 and further including a plurality of circular rings (508) closely spaced axially on the support assembly for supporting papers.

9. The system as set forth in claim 1 and further including a circular ring (512) formed in the support assembly for supporting a towel/garment.

10. The system (600) as set forth in claim 1 and further including a cylindrical container (604) separately coupled to the support assembly for supporting a paper work for real estate purposes.

11. The system (700) as set forth in claim 1 and further including two heart shaped cut-outs (704) coupled to the support assembly, the system further including a shroud (708) slidably positioned over an interface between the load and the support assembly.

12. The system (800) as set forth in claim 1 wherein the support assembly includes a primary rod (804) and a secondary rod (806), and a primary C-shaped member (808) and a secondary C-shaped member (810), and a single exterior hook (812) for heavier loads to be supported, such as game from hunting.

13. A metal hanger system (10) for vertical applications for removably supporting a load (12) from a post (14) and for readily varying both the load and the post, the system comprising, in combination: the post (14) being vertically oriented and having an upward extent (18) and a downward extent (20), the post having a back region (22), a front region (24), an inner region (26), and an outer region (28); the load (12) being supported by a plurality of cords (16) and configured for functional purposes; and a support assembly (32) coupling the post and the load, the support assembly having an interior section (34) and an exterior section (36) and an intermediate section (38) there between, the interior section having an inner leg (40) in contact with the inner region of the post, the interior section having an outer leg (42) in contact with the outer region, the interior section having a front leg (44) in contact with the inner region of the post, the back region of the post being out of contact with the support assembly; the support assembly being fabricated of cold rolled steel wire with a diameter of from 0.25 inches to 0.50 inches, the front leg having a length of from 2.0 inches to 10.0 inches, the inner leg having a length of from 25 percent to 75 percent of the length of the front leg, the outer leg having a length of from 25 percent to 75 percent of the length of the front leg, the support assembly having a length of at least twice the length of the front leg.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

[0019] FIG. 1 is a side elevational view of a metal hanger system for vertical applications constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

[0020] FIG. 2 is a plan view taken along line 2-2 of FIG. 1.

[0021] FIG. 3 is a side elevational view taken along line 3-3 of FIG. 1.

[0022] FIG. 4 is a front elevational view of a multi-clip suspension system constructed in accordance with a first alternate embodiment of the invention.

[0023] FIG. 5 is a plan view taken along line 5-5 of FIG. 4.

[0024] FIG. 6 is a side elevational view taken along line 6-6 FIG. 4.

[0025] FIG. 7 is an enlarged showing taken at circle 7 of FIG. 4.

[0026] FIG. 8 is a perspective showing of a second alternate embodiment of the invention for use in supporting a bowl or the like from below.

[0027] FIG. 9 is a perspective showing of a third alternate embodiment of the invention for use in providing a profile of an animal, pet, or the like.

[0028] FIG. 10 is a perspective showing of a fourth alternate embodiment of the invention for use in supporting swimming towels, items of apparel, or the like.

[0029] FIG. 11 is a perspective showing of a fifth alternate embodiment of the invention for use in supporting a flagpole or the like.

[0030] FIG. 12 is a perspective showing of a sixth alternate embodiment of the invention for use in laterally supporting signs or the like.

[0031] FIG. 13 is a perspective showing of an eighth alternate embodiment of the invention for use in supporting a ring or the like.

[0032] FIG. 14 is a perspective showing of a ninth alternate embodiment of the invention for use in supporting an envelope with sheets of literature or the like.

[0033] FIG. 15 is a perspective showing of a tenth alternate embodiment of the invention for use in displaying a Valentines Day heart or like symbols.

[0034] FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of a Valentines Day heart of FIG. 15.

[0035] FIG. 17 perspective showing of the shroud of FIG. 15.

[0036] FIG. 18 is a perspective showing of a double support assembly in use.

[0037] FIG. 19 is a perspective showing of the double support assembly prior to use.

[0038] FIG. 20 is a plan view taken along line 20-20 of FIG. 19.

[0039] FIG. 21 is a perspective showing of interior section of the double support assembly.

[0040] FIG. 22 is a perspective showing of the exterior section of the double support assembly.

[0041] The same reference numerals refer to the same parts throughout the various Figures.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0042] With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIG. 1 thereof, the preferred embodiment of the new and improved metal hanger system for vertical applications embodying the principles and concepts of the present invention and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described.

[0043] The present invention, the metal hanger system for vertical applications 10 is comprised of a plurality of components. Such components in their broadest context include a post, a load, and a support assembly. Such components are individually configured and correlated with respect to each other so as to attain the desired objective.

[0044] From a specific perspective, the invention of the present application is a metal hanger system 10 for vertical applications for removably supporting a load 12 from a post 14 and for readily varying both the load and the post. The supporting and the varying are done in a safe, convenient, and economical manner.

[0045] The post 14 is first provided. The post is vertically oriented and has an upward extent 18, a downward extent 20, a back region 22, a front region 24, an inner region 26, and an outer region 28.

[0046] Next provided is the load 12. The load is supported by a plurality of cords 16 and configured for functional purposes.

[0047] Finally, a support assembly 32 is provided. The support assembly couples the post and the load. The support assembly has an interior section 34, an exterior section terminating with an end cap 36, and an intermediate section 38 between the interior section and the exterior section. The interior section has an inner leg 40 in contact with the inner region of the post. The interior section has an outer leg 42 in contact with the outer region. The interior section has a front leg 44 in contact with the inner region of the post. The back region of the post is out of contact with the support assembly.

[0048] The support assembly is fabricated of cold rolled steel wire with a diameter of from 0.25 inches to 0.50 inches. The front leg has a length of from 2.0 inches to 10.0 inches. The inner leg has a length of from 25 percent to 75 percent of the length of the front leg. The outer leg has a length of from 25 percent to 75 percent of the length of the front leg. The support assembly has a length of at least twice the length of the front leg.

[0049] An alternate embodiment of the system 100 is shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. In this embodiment, a plurality of clips 104 are provided between the load and the support assembly.

[0050] In another alternate embodiment of the system 200 is shown in FIG. 8. In this embodiment a circular receptor 204 is formed in the support assembly.

[0051] Another embodiment of the system 300 is shown in FIG. 9. In this embodiment, the load is a silhouette 304 formed in the upper assembly. The existing form extending from the U-shape can be shaped into any known and unknown silhouettes, either via the round rod steel or other fabricated substances, or by using flat, cutout methods that have been attached either by welding or bluing, depending upon the material being used. Silhouette forms may be animal, machinery, water dwelling creatures, birds, people, toys, or anything that the user chooses to utilize to create the desired look.

[0052] FIG. 10 shows another alternate embodiment of the system 400. In this embodiment, the load is a fabric tower/garment 404 and the support assembly is a plurality of rods each in an inverted J-shaped configuration.

[0053] Another alternate embodiment of the system 500 is shown in FIGS. 11, 12, and 13. In this embodiment further included are strengthening ribs 504 on the support assembly for supporting a flag. A plurality of circular rings 508 are closely spaced axially on the support assembly for supporting papers. A circular ring 512 is formed in the support assembly for supporting a towel/garment.

[0054] In another alternate embodiment of the system 600, shown in FIG. 14, further included is a cylindrical container 604 separately coupled to the support assembly for supporting a paper work for real estate purposes.

[0055] Another alternate embodiment of the system 700 is shown in FIGS. 15, 16, and 17. In this embodiment further included are two heart shaped cut-outs 704 coupled to the support assembly. A shroud 708 is slidably positioned over an interface between the load and the support assembly.

[0056] A final alternate embodiment of the system 800 is shown in FIGS. 18 through 22. In this embodiment the support assembly includes a primary rod 804 and a secondary rod 806, a primary C-shaped member 808 and a secondary C-shaped member 810, and a single exterior hook 812 for heavier loads to be supported, such as game from hunting.

[0057] As to the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided.

[0058] With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

[0059] Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.