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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8157235 | Device for fixing a wire cable raceway to a threaded rod This device for fixing a wire cable raceway onto a threaded rod (4) includes: a body (6) with support members (12; 54; 12′) featuring a first support surface and a second support surface opposite the first su... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8136781 | Workpiece support apparatus and method A hanging device is provided to hold a workpiece, where the workpiece has a preformed hole therein. The hanging device has an expandable element, such as a cup, that is adapted to be selectively retained within the hold in the workpiece. A hook is connected to the e... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8128049 | Resilient mounting system with tilt capabilities A mounting system for providing resilient mounting of a display device at a defined tilt angle. A surface mounting bracket configured to be attached to a mounting surface includes an engagement member and an engagement lip which are in communication with at least on... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8096518 | Truss mounted support system A hanger support system that provides for attachment and suspension of materials from an elongated support structure such as an angle iron truss. The system includes a hanger support having a main body with means for attaching items to the hanger support, and an elo... | 01/17/2012 |
| 7967272 | Industrial hangers for framing and method of fabricating the same An industrial hanger is provided for coupling a device to a truss. The hanger apparatus includes a first member having a first support surface, a second opposed support surface, and a threaded portion extending between the first and second support surfaces. The hang... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7922140 | Universal travel hook A universal travel hook including first and second hook members and a connector member which pivotally connects the first and second hook members for rotation about an axis such that when in a closed configuration, the first hook member opens generally in the same d... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7887017 | Hanger, decorative item incorporating the same, and method therefor Provided is a decorative item adapted to be suspended from a dwelling closure, including a hanger bracket that has an upper hook portion for placement over a top of the dwelling closure, a lower support portion, and an elongate suspension arm extending therebetween.... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7878473 | Multi-functioning mount system for a monitor A mount system for a monitor attaches the monitor to a supporting surface such as a wall in two positions. In the first position, the mount system attaches the monitor in a flush position, and in the second position, the mount system attaches the monitor in a tilt p... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7837171 | Purse hanger with extendible shelf The invention is a purse hanger with an extendible shelf, balance arms, and a key ring. The purse hanger engages tables and other relatively flat surfaces, including tables with flat sides. ... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7823853 | Hanging device for use on vinyl siding A hanging device attachable to overlapping siding members for supporting objects comprises an insert edge extending outwardly from an upper section, an offset section, and a lower section. The insert edge is insertable into the joint between adjacent siding members ... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7651065 | Storage system for sea-land shipping container A storage system for inside a Sea-Land shipping container provides at least two hanging brackets, each bracket having a vertical beam with a hook at an upper end portion for releasable engagement with a lashing ring carried on a wall inside the Sea-Land shipping con... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7568673 | Apparatus for suspending a reservoir for drying A suspender for a fluid reservoir having a drinking tube includes a grip structurally coupled to a hanger. The grip is oriented to hold the drinking tube and the hanger configured to support a weight of the reservoir. The reservoir includes flexible walls forming a ... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7562856 | Article hanging system, slidable wire holder, detachable wire holder, wire hook and wire gripper An article hanging system capable of easily changing an exhibit position and an exhibit height of an article such as a goods exhibited in a shop, a hanger and a display shelf comprises a ceiling rail assembly, a wire holder slidably retained to the ceiling rail asse... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7484701 | Suspension device A suspension device can be used to support a musical instrument for display. The suspension device has a holder and a mounting portion. The holder may be a clamp, is able to clamp and hold a musical instrument in position. The mounting portion has a stationary hook ... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7438742 | Method and apparatus for preventing wear in an electrostatic precipitator An apparatus for preventing wear of an electrode holder on a discharge electrode frame of an electrostatic precipitator includes an electrically conductive member having a central portion generally contoured to a shape of an electrode holder. The apparatus is fasten... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7410139 | All-purpose hanger All-purpose hanger comprising a hanging block and two S hooks; the hanging block comprises a front surface, two side surfaces, a rear surface, a top surface, a bottom surface, and a clamping port; the clamping port is at a forty-five-degree angle relative to the fro... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7407138 | Gangable cable support with improved stiffness A one-piece cable support having a box-shaped mounting assembly. The box-shaped mounting assembly extends over a cable tray portion of the cable support and includes several optional mounting apertures. Once secured to a building structure through the box-shaped ass... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7354023 | Tool and part holding tray A tool and part holding tray includes a panel that has a top side, a bottom side and a peripheral edge. The panel has a generally rectangular shape such that the peripheral edge includes a front edge, a back edge, a first side edge and a second side edge. A peripher... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7322157 | Ceiling paneling system A paneling system for ceilings of a building structure in which the panels are suspended by hook shaped flanges, on opposite sides of each panel from flat arms of L- or Z-shaped panel carriers or support rails. One flange of each panel extends over the flange of a n... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7311048 | Pneumatic table assembly An adjustable table assembly incorporating pneumatics. In one aspect, the table assembly includes a table surface that is adjustable in a vertical direction and further includes wheels for transportation. In other aspects, the table assembly includes a step assembly... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7296772 | Hangtag for plaster trowel A special hangtag for plaster trowel, which is in flat shape, has a hanging hole on top. The limit section of the grip is placed in the middle of the hangtag, which can be lifted up forward, and the structure is designed to place the grip of the plaster trowel. On o... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7292208 | Rearview video output device The invention is a rearview video-output device with a cover, a transparent plate mounted into the cover with at least one video output device and at least one audio output device located within the cover. A cable provides a means for inputting at least one video si... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7255313 | Bracket assembly to suspend objects A bracket assembly to suspend objects, having a bracket and a suspending tab assembly for organizing objects in a suspended manner. The bracket comprises a rear and front wall joined at a top edge and a bottom edge. An interior seam defines the interior area where t... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7252274 | Clamping device for stainless steel sinks A clamping device for stainless steel sinks having rolled rim edges used for suspension of weighted items from a sink's rolled rim edge for better organization around the sink work area comprising, a hanger bracket, a compression gib, and a fastening means. The hang... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7240803 | Shelf mounting bracket for adjustable organizer system A shelf mounting bracket has a bracket body with a forward end, a rear end, an upper side, and a lower side. One or more connectors extend from the rear end for mounting the bracket to a support. At least one forward shelf support is provided near the forward end an... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7234671 | Adjustable hangers An adjustable wreath hanger, preferably made of molded plastic, is disclosed herein that preferably comprises a hanger strip attachable to the top of a door or other object and a hook strip that slidably engages the hanger strip to permit selective variation of the ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7219807 | Tool suspension device having a separable tool bracket with offset parting line A mold assembly for making a tool bracket of a tool suspension device includes a lower part and an upper part. The upper part is mounted on the lower part and includes a common mold and multiple interchangeable molds. The common mold has multiple through cavities to... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7219868 | Hook device for attachment to tables and the like A hook device for securement to the substantially horizontal, bottom surface of a table top, bar top, or the like for supporting personal items. The hook device includes a base, a hook, and an attachment mechanism pivotally securing the hook to the base. The attachm... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7201355 | Support bracket for differently sized buckets A support bracket for hanging differently sized buckets comprises a bracket body which can be secured to a vertical support surface such as a wall. The bracket body includes a lip that forms an upwardly facing hook that hooks into a downwardly facing channel on the ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7182304 | Mantel hook A hook for holding objects under a shelf or mantel has a body configured so that when the hook is positioned for holding an object under a shelf or mantel, a mounting end will be adjacent the top surface of the shelf and the opposite end will be under the bottom sur... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7152838 | Recreational vehicle awning hook hanger An RV hook hanger to be used to display items from an awning roller rail. The RV hook hanger includes a top portion that has a substantially cylindrical cross section, mounted on a planar body. The top portion is provided to be accepted by the retainer channel on an... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7152595 | Brace for holding archery bow An archer must have some strength to both pull a bowstring and hold the archery bow in position. Disclosed is an aid to archers who wish to relieve the arm holding the bow in position. A bow brace extending between the archery bow and the archer transmits the force ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7140587 | Support device A support device may be used by a technician when performing elevated line work, for example. The support device may include a body portion having a ring portion extending from one end of the body portion. The support device also may include first and second hanger ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7098406 | Cord, cable and tubing organizer A versatile modular device for organizing, shortening, and securing a plurality of cords such as cables, ropes, strings, lines, tubes and wires, having a simple design which permits easy removal or addition of cords and a straightforward method for wrapping and secu... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7086635 | Fabric hanger method and system An improved hanger for storage and display of material such as fabric and the like. The hanger includes opposed panel sides interconnected at an upper spine portion. Fabric or other material is placed between the panels and is retained by a unique set of clips appli... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7081071 | Weightlifting belt hook A weightlifting belt hook to support additional weight during weight training. The apparatus is attached to the user's weightlifting belt via a hook and holds disk weights generally at the level of the thighs. A downwardly extending stabilizing member configured to ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7073761 | Communication cable support An apparatus is disclosed for routing a communication cable within a crawlspace. The apparatus has a chain dangling from a means for supporting the apparatus. A generally hook-shaped saddle supports a communications cable thereacross. The saddle has a crown, a stem ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7025317 | Methods and apparatus for suspending fixtures The invention includes an angle bracket with a hole for a fastener and a flange for coupling a wire to the angle bracket. The flange is lanced and it is coupled to the wire by crimping. According to a first embodiment of the invention, the flange is provided with tw... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7025712 | Suspended squat rack A squat rack squat rack which is mountable to an overhead support beam between respective walls above a floor of a room for a person to perform squat-type exercises. The squat rack includes a pair of barbell support frames each having a frame mount and a cradle adap... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7001314 | Dumbbell spotter A weightlifting apparatus for supporting a dumbbell includes side frames carrying at least one angularly adjustable dumbbell support. In one aspect, the dumbbell support is vertically adjustable on the side frames. In another aspect, the dumbbell support is mounted ... | 02/21/2006 |
