US3628762A
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Mounting hook
Assignee: Fedders Corp
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Filing: 1970-06-19
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Granted: 1971-12-21
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Expires: 1990-06-19
Abstract
Abstract An improved hook for mounting a structure to a relatively thin wall is provided. The hook comprises a base member having an inner surface adapted to be coupled to the structure to be mounted and a generally flat outer surface. An elongated arcuate member is coupled to the outer surface of the base and extends outwardly and upwardly therefrom beyond the top edge of the base. A plurality of slots and ridges are provided on the base outer surface and arcuate member which cooperate with suitable cutouts in the associated wall in securing the hook to the wall.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald F Williams
- 👤 Gerald H Cox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 00:13
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B21/00; F16B21/06; F16B21/08; F16B21/088; F25; F25D; F25D23/00; F25D23/02; F25D23/04; F25D25/00; F25D25/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A mounting hook for mounting a structure to a wall provided with a suitable hook receiving cutout therein, said mounting hook including a base member adapted to be coupled to the structure to be mounted and having a generally flat outer surface and top and bottom peripheral edges; an arcuate member having one end coupled to said base member outer surface and extending outwardly from the plane of said base member and upwardly beyond said top edge, said arcuate member having an outer peripheral edge and a concave inner peripheral edge whereby to define a spacing between said inner peripheral edge and said base member outer surface; surfaces of said arcuate member defining a slot extending upwardly from the outer peripheral edge of said arcuate member toward the inner peripheral edge and outwardly from the interface of said base and arcuate member for a distance substantially equal to the thickness of the wall with which the hook is to be associated; and locking means coupled to said base member outer surface, said locking means including surfaces extending into or out of the plane of said base member outer surface and adapted to cooperate with complementary surfaces of said wall member to prevent movement of said hook.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A mounting hook for mounting a structure to a wall provided with a suitable hook receiving cutout therein, said mounting hook including a base member adapted to be coupled to the structure to be mounted and having a generally flat outer surface and top and bottom peripheral edges; an arcuate member having one end coupled to said base member outer surface and extending outwardly from the plane of said base member and upwardly beyond said top edge, said arcuate member having an outer peripheral edge and a concave inner peripheral edge whereby to define a spacing between said inner peripheral edge and said base member outer surface; surfaces of said arcuate member defining a slot extending upwardly from the outer peripheral edge of said arcuate member toward the inner peripheral edge and outwardly from the interface of said base and arcuate member for a distance substantially equal to the thickness of the wall with which the hook is to be associated; and locking means coupled to said base member outer surface, said locking means including surfaces extending into or out of the plane of said base member outer surface and adapted to cooperate with complementary surfaces of said wall member to prevent movement of said hook.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 wherein said locking means includes an indentation extending across said base outer surface at substantially the projection of the outer peripheral edge of said arcuate member on said base and an embossment on the outer surface of said wall positioned below said cutout a distance substantially equal to the height of said hook slot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
80 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 wherein said locking means includes a lug extending outwardly from said base outer surface at the projection of the outer peripheral edge of said arcuate member on said base, said lug extending into said slot for a distance substantially equal to the thickness of said associated wall, and an opening in said wall positioned below said cutout a distance substantially equal to the height of said hook slot adapted to receive said lug.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 wherein said arcuate member terminates in a forward end and said forward end is directed toward said base member and spaced apart from said base member a distance substantially equal to the thickness of the wall with which the hook is to be associated.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 wherein said arcuate member is formed integral with said base and extends outwardly therefrom perpendicular to the outer surface of the base member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
60 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 further comprising tab means extending inwardly from the inner surface of said base member, said tab means being disposed in a plane defining an acute angle with the normal to the plane of the outer surface of said base member and said tab means is adapted to receive the structure to be mounted.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
186 words
A mounting hook for mounting a structure to a wall provided with suitable hook receiving cutouts therein, said mounting hook including a base member adapted to be coupled to the structure to be mounted and having a generally flat outer surface and top and bottom peripheral edges; an arcuate member having one end coupled to saId base member outer surface and extending outwardly from the plane of said base member and upwardly beyond said tip edge, said arcuate member having an outer peripheral edge and a concave inner peripheral edge whereby to define a spacing between said inner peripheral edge and said base member outer surface: surfaces of said arcuate member defining a slot extending upwardly from the outer peripheral edge of said arcuate member toward the inner peripheral edge and outwardly from the interface of said base and arcuate member for a distance substantially equal to the thickness of the wall with which the hook is to be associated; and a first ridge formed integral with said base outer surface extending longitudinally from said interface a distance substantially equal to the length of said slot.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
186 words
A mounting hook for mounting a structure to a wall provided with suitable hook receiving cutouts therein, said mounting hook including a base member adapted to be coupled to the structure to be mounted and having a generally flat outer surface and top and bottom peripheral edges; an arcuate member having one end coupled to saId base member outer surface and extending outwardly from the plane of said base member and upwardly beyond said tip edge, said arcuate member having an outer peripheral edge and a concave inner peripheral edge whereby to define a spacing between said inner peripheral edge and said base member outer surface: surfaces of said arcuate member defining a slot extending upwardly from the outer peripheral edge of said arcuate member toward the inner peripheral edge and outwardly from the interface of said base and arcuate member for a distance substantially equal to the thickness of the wall with which the hook is to be associated; and a first ridge formed integral with said base outer surface extending longitudinally from said interface a distance substantially equal to the length of said slot.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention in accordance with claim 7 further comprising a second ridge, said second ridge extending transverse to said first ridge and disposed below said interface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
107 words
The invention in accordance with claim 8 wherein said second ridge comprises an outward extension of said bottom peripheral edge. 10 The invention in accordance with claim 9 in combination with a relatively thin wall member having a first cutout extending longitudinally a distance substantially equal to the distance between the upper end of said slot and the upper end of said longitudinal ridge and second slot extending transversely a distance at least as great as the length of said second ridge, the distance between said first and second cutouts being substantially equal to the distance between said second ridge and the upper end of said slot.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-12-20 | 1975-06-21 | 1975-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-20 | 1979-06-21 | 1979-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-20 | 1983-06-21 | 1983-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |