US5761776A
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Locking hook with integral separator
Assignee: 532341 Ontario Inc
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Filing: 1997-01-30
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Granted: 1998-06-09
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Expires: 2017-01-30
Abstract
Abstract A hook for suspending or supporting, from a rod or wire, a retractable roof covering used on greenhouses, comprises a pin for engaging the covering, a separator for preventing the covering material from contacting the rod or wire, and a locking mechanism for locking the pin and preventing the covering and rod or wire from being disengaged. The components of the hook are parts of a unitary body generally having a ring or loop shape.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard Vollebregt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:16
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B45/00; F16B45/02; F16B45/036; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/46; Y10T24/4602; Y10T24/4604; Y10T24/4605; Y10T24/4629; Y10T24/4664; Y10T24/4696
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A hook for suspending a fabric roof covering from a support, said hook comprising a body generally in the form of a loop capable of being opened and closed, said body having: a first end comprising a pin for engaging said fabric; an opposing second end including a lock for engaging said pin; and a separator integral with said body and extending towards the center of said loop from a position on said body between said ends for separating said loop into first and second sections; wherein said first section is adapted to receive said fabric and said second section is adapted to receive said support; and wherein said separator prevents contact between said fabric and said support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A hook for suspending a fabric roof covering from a support, said hook comprising a body generally in the form of a loop capable of being opened and closed, said body having: a first end comprising a pin for engaging said fabric; an opposing second end including a lock for engaging said pin; and a separator integral with said body and extending towards the center of said loop from a position on said body between said ends for separating said loop into first and second sections; wherein said first section is adapted to receive said fabric and said second section is adapted to receive said support; and wherein said separator prevents contact between said fabric and said support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The hook of claim 1 wherein said hook body is comprised of a resilient material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The hook of claim 2 wherein said pin includes a head of an arrowhead shape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The hook of claim 3 wherein said lock comprises a recess for receiving said head.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The hook of claim 4 wherein said pin includes a thumb support portion for assisting in engaging said head in said recess.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The hook of claim 5 wherein said separator comprises an arm which extends to said second end.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The hook of claim 1 wherein said separator comprises an arm which extends to said second end.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The hook of claim 7 wherein said hook further includes a flange depends from said arm towards said second end.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The hook of claim 8 wherein said hook body is comprised of a resilient material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
127 words
A hook for suspending a fabric roof covering from a support, said hook comprising a body generally in the form of a loop capable of being opened and closed, said body being comprised of a resilient material and having: a first end comprising a pin for engaging a portion said fabric; an opposing second end including a lock for engaging said pin; a separator integral with said body and extending towards the center of said loop from a position on said body between said ends for separating said loop into a first, fabric receiving section and a second, support receiving section; said separator comprising an arm which extends to said second end; and said separator including a flange which depends from said arm towards said second end.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
127 words
A hook for suspending a fabric roof covering from a support, said hook comprising a body generally in the form of a loop capable of being opened and closed, said body being comprised of a resilient material and having: a first end comprising a pin for engaging a portion said fabric; an opposing second end including a lock for engaging said pin; a separator integral with said body and extending towards the center of said loop from a position on said body between said ends for separating said loop into a first, fabric receiving section and a second, support receiving section; said separator comprising an arm which extends to said second end; and said separator including a flange which depends from said arm towards said second end.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The hook of claim 10 wherein said pin includes a head of an arrowhead shape.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The hook of claim 11 wherein said lock comprises a recess for receiving said head.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The hook of claim 12 wherein said lock further comprises a notch for releasably retaining said head.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
The hook of claim 13 wherein said pin includes a thumb support portion for assisting in engaging said head in said recess.
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