US4300692A
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Latching hook structure for supporting vendible articles, particularly trinkets and the like
Assignee: MODIANI AND ASSOCIATI
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Filing: 1979-02-14
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Granted: 1981-11-17
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Expires: 1999-02-14
Abstract
Abstract A latching hook structure for supporting vendible articles, particularly trinkets and the like, comprises at least one hook-like member having in cross-sectional view a p-like configuration. The smaller leg of the p-like configuration having a latching hook formation facing inwardly the greater leg of the p-like configuration and defining therewith a lead-in snap engagement passage, a hanger rod member for said hook-like member having a cross-sectional configuration similar to that of said hook-like member but arranged, in assembled condition, upside down with respect thereto and selectively in slidable snap engaging relationship therewith.
Inventors
- 👤 Vitalis Moreno
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:27
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/08; A47F5/0807; A47F5/0846; A47F5/0853
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
An interlocking hook structure for supporting vendible articles comprising at least one hook-like member formed from a resilient material including, in cross-section, a vertical back portion, a vertical front portion extending parallel to said back portion, a joining web portion uniting said front and back portions, and a hook portion extending at a slant from a point on said front portion remote from said web portion toward said back portion and said web portion to a point intermediate between said back and front portions; and interlocking hanger means associated with said at least one hook-like member in snap engagement therewith for supporting said hook-like member and cooperating with the hook portion thereof to prevent undesired disengagement of said hook-like member therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
An interlocking hook structure for supporting vendible articles comprising at least one hook-like member formed from a resilient material including, in cross-section, a vertical back portion, a vertical front portion extending parallel to said back portion, a joining web portion uniting said front and back portions, and a hook portion extending at a slant from a point on said front portion remote from said web portion toward said back portion and said web portion to a point intermediate between said back and front portions; and interlocking hanger means associated with said at least one hook-like member in snap engagement therewith for supporting said hook-like member and cooperating with the hook portion thereof to prevent undesired disengagement of said hook-like member therefrom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
127 words
An interlocking hook structure according to claim 1, wherein said interlocking hanger means includes a hanger rod formed of a resilient material and having a cross-sectional configuration that is substantially the inverse of that of said hook-like member, said hanger rod including, in cross section, a vertical back portion adapted to be supported vertically; a vertical front portion extending parallel to the back portion of the hanger rod; a web portion uniting the front and back portions of the hanger rod; and a hook portion extending toward the back portion and toward the web portion of the hanger rod, at a slant corresponding to the slant of the hook portion of the hook-like member, to a point intermediate the front and back portions of the hanger rod.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
An interlocking hook structure according to claim 2, wherein the vertical projection of the hook portion of the hook-like member onto the front portion thereof is substantially equal to the distance from said intermediate point to said joining web portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
An interlocking hook structure according to claim 2, wherein the projection of the hook portion of hook-like member onto the front portion thereof is slightly less than the distance between said intermediate point and said joining web portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
An interlocking hook structure according to claim 2, wherein the sum of the slant lengths of the hook portions of said hook-like member and said hanger rod is less than the distance from said point on said front portion to said web portion of said hook-like member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
59 words
An interlocking hook structure according to claim 2, wherein the sum of the horizontal distance from the intermediate point to the front portion of the hook-like member and the horizontal distance from the intermediate point to the front portion of the hanger rod is marginally greater than the distance between the back and front portions of said hook-like member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
An interlocking hook structure according to claim 2, further comprising at least one plug member fixed on one end of said hanger rod to prevent lateral withdrawal therefrom of said hook-like member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
An interlocking hook structure according to claim 1, wherein said back portion extends vertically from said web portion farther than does said front portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
An interlocking hook structure according to claim 8, wherein said back portion includes means for attaching vendible articles thereon.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
An interlocking hook structure according to claim 9, wherein said means for attaching includes double-sided adhesive tape arranged on a surface of said back portion remote from said front portion.
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) | 1984-11-16 | 1985-05-18 | 1985-11-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-11-16 | 1989-05-18 | 1989-11-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-11-16 | 1993-05-18 | 1993-11-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |