Hanger apparatus
a technology of hanging apparatus and fixing rod, which is applied in the direction of scaffold accessories, washstands, lighting support devices, etc., can solve the problems of requiring nails, screws, threaded hooks or eyelets, or other fasteners, and weakening the structure,
Inactive Publication Date: 2008-04-24
OLSON STEVEN P
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"The present invention provides a hanger apparatus for hanging items outside of one's home without causing any damage to the structure. The apparatus includes a support arm and a mounting assembly that can be securely attached to vertical members without making any holes. The mounting assembly has frictionally lock members that engage the vertical members to prevent the apparatus from moving downwardly. The hanger apparatus can be easily mounted and provides clearance from the vertical member. The invention also includes an extension and support assembly for supporting items on a platform that engages the lateral sides of the vertical post. The invention provides a convenient and safe way to hang items without causing any damage to the structure."
Problems solved by technology
One problem with the conventional hanger apparatuses is that they require nails, screws, threaded hooks or eyelets, or other fasteners to mount them to the structure.
Such attachment to the structure can weaken the structure.
Additionally, when the hanger apparatus is removed, there remain unsightly holes in the structure.
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[0026]Generally described, the present invention provides a hanger apparatus for supporting items such as plants, birdhouses, wind chimes, wind catchers, flags, and even mailboxes. The hanger apparatus has a mounting assembly and an extension and support assembly. The mounting assembly is adapted for mounting to vertical members such as conventional rail pickets and posts commonly used in the construction of homes and other buildings, without making any holes in any of the vertical members. The mounting assembly includes frictional lock members that engage at least one of the vertical members with an interference fit to prevent the hanger apparatus from sliding or otherwise moving downwardly. The extension and support assembly extends away from the vertical members and provides a location for supporting one or more of the items with clearance from the vertical members. Preferably, the extension and support assembly includes a cantilevered arm or a cantilevered platform. The one or m...
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A hanger apparatus for supporting items such as plants, wind chimes, and the like mounts to a vertical post without marring the post or making holes in the post. The hanger apparatus includes a mounting assembly having first and second frictional lock members that engage front and rear surfaces of the vertical post with an interference fit to prevent the hanger apparatus from moving downwardly. Extending from the mounting assembly is a cantilevered arm having a hanger at its extended end to which the item is suspended with clearance from the vertical post.
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]The present application claims the priority benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 829,933, filed Oct. 18, 2006, and incorporates the disclosure of the same herein by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present invention relates generally to a hanger apparatus and in particular relates to a hanger apparatus that can be secured to a structure without making any holes in the structure.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]It is common for people to hang items such as potted plants, birdhouses, and wind chimes outside their homes. Typically, a conventional hanger apparatus is attached to a structure, such as a wall, post or rail, usually with nails or screws. One form of a conventional hanger apparatus includes a hook and / or basket for mounting the item directly against the structure. Other forms of conventional hangers include a cantilevered arm for suspending the item a distance from the structure. One problem with the convent...
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IPC IPC(8): A47G29/00
CPCA47F5/08A47G29/1216A47G7/045A47F5/0838
Inventor OLSON, STEVEN P.
Owner OLSON STEVEN P