US5205523A
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Portable light-weight hanger
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-12-11
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Granted: 1993-04-27
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Expires: 2011-12-11
Abstract
Abstract A portable light-weight hanger for supporting a bow, rifle, or the like from a tree without damaging the tree. The hanger comprises a J-shaped elongated member having an upper rear portion and a lower front finger projecting forwardly therefrom. A relatively small hollow tube extends horizontally through the upper rear portion, and a flexible cord extends entirely through the hollow tube.
Inventors
- 👤 Niles G. Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:55
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A23/00; F41A23/02; F41A23/18; F16; F16B; F16B45/00; F16B45/005; F16B45/015; F41B; F41B5/00; F41B5/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A portable hanger comprising: (a) a first elongated member in a given vertical plane, said first member comprising an upper rear portion and a lower front finger projecting forwardly therefrom; (b) a relatively small hollow tube having an intermediate region extending generally horizontally through said upper rear portion in a second vertical plane forming a right angle with said given vertical plane, said tube comprising first and second arms extending outwardly from said upper rear portion; and (c) a flexible cord extending entirely through said tube, said cord having two ends and being more than twice as long as said tube.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A portable hanger comprising: (a) a first elongated member in a given vertical plane, said first member comprising an upper rear portion and a lower front finger projecting forwardly therefrom; (b) a relatively small hollow tube having an intermediate region extending generally horizontally through said upper rear portion in a second vertical plane forming a right angle with said given vertical plane, said tube comprising first and second arms extending outwardly from said upper rear portion; and (c) a flexible cord extending entirely through said tube, said cord having two ends and being more than twice as long as said tube.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The hanger defined in claim 1, wherein said first member is a hollow tube having a larger transverse dimension than said relatively small hollow tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The hanger defined in claim 1, wherein said arms extend outwardly from said upper rear portion and rearwardly of said second vertical plane, said arms forming acute angles with said second vertical plane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The hanger defined in claim 1, wherein said intermediate region has an outer surface welded to said first member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The hanger defined in claim 1, wherein said first member and said tube are each made of a rust resistant material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The hanger defined in claim 5, wherein said rust resistant material is stainless steel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The hanger defined in claim 1, wherein said cord has a loop formed on one of said ends.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The hanger defined in claim 1, wherein said finger extends upwardly through the horizontal plane.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The hanger defined in claim 1, wherein said first member is substantially J-shaped.
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) | 1996-04-26 | 1996-10-26 | 1997-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-04-26 | 2000-10-26 | 2001-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-04-26 | 2004-10-26 | 2005-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |