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Hanger bracket

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-04-24
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Granted: 1988-05-17
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Expires: 2007-04-24
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Abstract

Abstract An improved hanging device for various applications that is comprised of four major components which are: a hanging bracket, an elastic band, a sling and a shackle. The sling can be used alone or in conjunction with the hanging bracket or shackle to support various devices. No marring or disfacing of the supporting structure is required for use of this device.

Inventors

  • 👤 Robert R. Buckley

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-08 17:52
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M13/00; F16M13/02; F16M13/022

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim 174 words
A hanger apparatus for supporting various types of articles in a spaced manner from vertical structures of varying diameters comprising: a vertical angle bracket having two longitudinally extending divergent legs terminating in a top end and a bottom end, fastener receiving means on said bracket adjacent said bottom end, a substantially horizontally disposed support arm having one end affixed to said vertical angle bracket intermediate said top and bottom ends, a fastener receiving element on said support arm spaced from said vertical angle bracket, an elastic band having opposite ends each provided with a fastener element, a flexible rope sling having means at one end engageable about a vertical support structure and fastener means at its opposite end, whereby said hanger apparatus is attachable to a vertical support structure with said angle bracket flanges engageable therewith and rigidly secured thereto as said elastic band encircles said support structure with said fastener elements attached to said receiving means to hold said bottom end as said rope sling fastener means grasps said support arm receiving element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 174 words
A hanger apparatus for supporting various types of articles in a spaced manner from vertical structures of varying diameters comprising: a vertical angle bracket having two longitudinally extending divergent legs terminating in a top end and a bottom end, fastener receiving means on said bracket adjacent said bottom end, a substantially horizontally disposed support arm having one end affixed to said vertical angle bracket intermediate said top and bottom ends, a fastener receiving element on said support arm spaced from said vertical angle bracket, an elastic band having opposite ends each provided with a fastener element, a flexible rope sling having means at one end engageable about a vertical support structure and fastener means at its opposite end, whereby said hanger apparatus is attachable to a vertical support structure with said angle bracket flanges engageable therewith and rigidly secured thereto as said elastic band encircles said support structure with said fastener elements attached to said receiving means to hold said bottom end as said rope sling fastener means grasps said support arm receiving element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 14 words
The hanger apparatus of claim 1 wherein, said support arm comprises an angle member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 22 words
The hanger apparatus of claim 1 including, a plurality of grooves in said support arm adapted to engage with articles hung therefrom.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 16 words
The hanger apparatus of claim 1 wherein, said fastener elements and fastener means include rigid hooks.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 13 words
The hanger apparatus of claim 1 wherein, said rope sling is substantially non-stretchable.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1991-05-17 1991-11-16 1992-05-17 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1995-05-17 1995-11-16 1996-05-17 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1999-05-17 1999-11-16 2000-05-17 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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