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Method, device, and system for hanging an item

a technology for hanging items and stemware, applied in the direction of filing appliances, curing devices, furniture parts, etc., can solve the problems of no device that allows one to handily convert a stemware rack to a coffee, the display of coffee mugs, etc., and achieve the effect of less spa

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-11-20
FUTRELL MEGAN
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The present invention is a hook that protrudes perpendicularly from a planar disc or ring that can slide into a existing stemware rack or similar system. The invention allows for easy suspending of items with a handle from the rack, making it more convenient and efficient for serving coffee mugs or other handled items. It also adds a function to a stemware rack and makes mug storage more attractive while taking up less space.

Problems solved by technology

Existing locations for safely storing coffee mugs—i.e. in the cupboard—not only took up space but also prevented the display of the coffee mugs.
However, there is no device that handily enables one to convert a stemware rack to a coffee cup rack.

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[0026]Possible embodiments will now be described with reference to the drawings and those skilled in the art will understand that alternative configurations and combinations of components may be substituted without subtracting from the invention. Also, in some figures certain components are omitted to more clearly illustrate the invention.

[0027]Preferred embodiments of the present invention contemplate a device for hanging handled items on a conventional stemware rack. A conventional stemware rack includes at least one track, preferably several parallel tracks, and each track has at least two parallel members defining the track, which allows the base portion of conventional stemware to slide into the track so the stemware can be inserted in an inverted position. The preferred embodiments also are well-suited to work in the gap between two parallel members, such as two rungs of a wire-mesh utility shelf, or other similar structure common to baskets, shelving units, slats, crates, a g...

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Abstract

A device for hanging items on a conventional stemware rack or other shelf unit that has a structure defining a track, slot, or hole through which the hanger can be inserted. The device includes a planar base member adapted to selectively and slideably insert on the track, a downward extending support member extending from the planar base member, and an downward extending hook member extending from the support member to form an L- or U-shape.The device adapts to selectively slide on an existing stemware rack or set down through an opening in a support structure, thus converting the rack for dual use for both stemware and for hanging items.

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PRIORITY CLAIM[0001]The present application claims benefit under 35 USC Section 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 824,311 filed on 2013-05-16 by the common inventor named above. The present application is based on and claims priority from this application, the disclosure of which is hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to systems, methods, devices, and their improvement used to hang items having a handle. The present invention relates to re-purposing an existing rack or shelf that includes at least two parallel members with a gap between them, such as a stemware rack or wire-form utility shelf. More specifically, the present invention relates to devices used to re-purpose existing ceiling-mounted or under counter-mounted glass racks, bar racks, stemware racks and the like for hanging items that have a handle, such as coffee mugs.BACKGROUND[0003]Hanging items from the ceili...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47G23/02A47F5/00
CPCA47F5/0006A47G23/0208A47B81/04A47B97/00Y10T29/49716
Inventor FUTRELL, MEGAN
Owner FUTRELL MEGAN
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