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Class 248/322 - Hook type


Subclass of Class 248 - Supports
Definition: Devices in which the suspension element is supported by
No. of patents: 32
Last issue date: 05/27/2008


NumberTitleIssue Date
7377487Holding device for handling tools
A holding device is designed to compensate for the weight of a tool using a non-vertical length of an elastic rope. The elastic rope may be redirected using a pulley mounted to a carrier that is mounted to a support structure. The user is able to use the tool withou...
05/27/2008
7367538Suspension system for HVAC equipment
A system for suspending an HVAC unit from one or more wood truss members through the use of one or more top lock plates connected to a top support member, one or more channels connected to the top of the HVAC unit, one or more bottom lock plates slidably connected t...
05/06/2008
7322157Ceiling 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
7320453Suspension system for HVAC equipment
Generally, the present invention (referred to also as the “suspension system”) is incorporated in a system for suspending an HVAC unit from one or more wood truss members through the use of one or more top lock plates connected to the wood truss, one or more bot...
01/22/2008
7314202System for suspending decorative trees
A hanging assembly for suspending a decorative tree, such as a Christmas tree, from an overhead support and a method of suspending a decorative tree from an overhead support are provided. An anchor is installed into the overhead support structure. A suspension membe...
01/01/2008
7278615Coupling mechanism with a mobile infusion unit
A coupling mechanism for selectively coupling an equipment rack to a stationary receptacle unit and to a mobile equipment cart, the coupling mechanism includes a suspension mount disposed on the equipment rack, a first receptacle element, and a second receptacle ele...
10/09/2007
7011040Apparatus and method for rotating avian enclosures
An apparatus and method provide rotation of avian enclosures. In a first mode of operation, the apparatus automatically rotates the avian enclosure at a slow speed when a bird is detected, and automatically rotates the avian enclosure at a faster speed when a larger...
03/14/2006
6974169Pulling grip with shroud
A pulling grip for drawing a cable through a conduit is disclosed. The pulling grip includes a braided gripping sleeve that has an opening at one end which provides access to a central space surrounded by the sleeve. An eye for attachment to a pull tape is positione...
12/13/2005
6938306High strength hook, in particular for elastic cable
The invention relates to a high strength hook. The hook comprises an annular metal insert (3) embedded in a synthetic material end block of the hook around a passage (4) for slidably receiving the end of a cable (5) in the vicinity of a stop abu...
09/06/2005
6742770Fail-safe device for raising/lowering articles
A failsafe device for raising/lowering articles includes a frame and a fastener for attaching the frame to a ceiling or wall to elevated an article above the floor. A pulley or sheave is mounted on the frame about a substantially horizontal axis when the frame is mo...
06/01/2004
6722549Arm member for fastener driving tool
An arm member is provided for protection of a power source and for facilitating storage of a power tool. In a closed position, the arm member is configured for partially encircling a portion of the power source and re-directing an impact directed towards that portio...
04/20/2004
6688568Fixing device comprising a rod hooked on a wall
The invention concerns a fixing device comprising a vertical rod (10) used for fixing an object in front of a wall (2) hanging from a horizontal rail (1) by it top end zone (12) which is deformed so as to co-operate with the rail to maintain the rod stabl...
02/10/2004
6634611Suspension hanger framework
A suspension hanger framework includes a fixation piece, a suspension rod, and a crossbar. The fixation piece is fixed with the ceiling or projection of a structure and is provided with two pivoting lugs, each being provided with a first slide slot and a ...
10/21/2003
6499710Opening and closing hook
A switching type hook is provided whose hook base can be made small-sized without degrading strength and durability. A stopper portion formed at an inner side of a lower end of a hook member is caused to contact directly with a side surface of a head of a...
12/31/2002
6435463System and method for suspending a tree
A system of suspending a tree includes a hook secured to an overhead support such as a ceiling joist or beam or structure dedicated to this purpose. A swivel is then secured to the hook. A tree grip is secured to the swivel and then to the main leader of ...
08/20/2002
6234454Failsafe device for raising/lowering articles
A failsafe device for raising/lowering articles includes a frame and a fastener for attaching the frame to a ceiling or wall to elevate an article above the floor. A pulley or sheave is mounted on the frame about a substantially horizontal axis when the f...
05/22/2001
6224030Hook/hanger
A hook/hanger for use at the top of a door is formed in two separate parts in the form of a plastics material molding, having a flat rear surface and a central front hook-shaped part, and a sheet metal pressing which has a leg snap-fitting in a slot in th...
05/01/2001
6167983Process for production of tube profile element with swaged closed head end and muffler suspension produced thereby
A process for production of a tube profile element having a swaged closed head end includes the steps of chamfering an unswaged end of a tube profile element having a first diameter to provide a chamfered end on the tube profile element having a chamfer a...
01/02/2001
6086030Hook/hanger
A hook/hanger for use at the top of a door is formed in two separate parts in the form of a plastics material moulding, having a flat rear surface and a central front hook-shaped part, and a sheet metal pressing which has a leg snap-fitting in a slot in t...
07/11/2000
6007037Mounting system for stained glass window art
A window art display mounting system for attachment to a frame of a window of a home or other building includes a horizontal mounting member that attaches to the window frame. The horizontal mounting member has secured to it a pair of brackets. A further ...
12/28/1999
5848708Horizontal bicycle storage bracket
A suspended bracket assembly for storing a bicycle in an overhead horizontal position. A suspended support bar combined with two ceiling mounted "J" hooks store a bicycle in a stable horizontal position. The forked end of the support bar holds the handle ...
12/15/1998
5779204Workstation for door
The Workstation for Door is a portable apparatus that interfaces between an open door and an item for the purpose of supporting the item in a stable elevated position. The Workstation for Door fits over the outer edge of a door(10) and slides downward unt...
07/14/1998
5531733Hanger strap
A hanger strap has a connection portion which, in use, is connected to a component, particularly part of a medical fluid administration kit, which provides a narrow-mouthed slot. An elongate strap body extends from the connection portion and has a wide po...
07/02/1996
5460274Hanging bike rack
A three point suspension system for storing a bicycle in a horizontal position, including three support members depending from a ceiling in a triangular pattern....
10/24/1995
5402979Overhead storage apparatus
This invention provides an apparatus for overhead storage of elongated objects. The apparatus includes an elongated track (10) having first and second ends (14, 36) and being attached to an overhead support surface (12). A slidable support member (18) is ...
04/04/1995
4953495Article coating system
A system for coating articles by the use of electrostatic attraction of ionized particles which are subsequently cured. The system includes a pair of carriers for jointly carrying each article through the system, from application of the particles to the a...
09/04/1990
4779377Plant hanger
A plant hanger suitable for attaching to the rim of an upwardly positioned flower pot is disclosed. The plant hanger includes generally a plurality of strong, flexible, similar members, each of which terminates upwardly in an upper pot engaging hook. Each...
10/25/1988
4723749Channel clip
This invention relates to a construction fastener and more specifically to a clamp or clip for securing a horizontally extending channel to another hoizontally or vertically extending construction element of miscellaneous configuration. The fastener is fo...
02/09/1988
4402119Filter bag hooks
A hook is provided for fastening a filter bag thimble to a support member in a filter baghouse. The hook has a first eye for insertion of a tension member and a second eye through which the support member is inserted. The first eye is spaced from the seco...
09/06/1983
4349172Plant pot suspension apparatus and the like
This disclosure is concerned with a pot-suspension disc insertable under a plant pot or the like and provided with notches for receiving pot suspension strands passed under the pot and slots between the notches for suspending strands of a further pot to b...
09/14/1982
4135375Locking mechanism for cabinet enclosure
A locking mechanism for a cabinet enclosure is comprised of a locking member in reciprocable, captured engagement with a first of a plurality of side walls defining the enclosure, a latch support disposed within the enclosure, and a latching member borne ...
01/23/1979
3961711Overhead storage apparatus
An overhead storage apparatus having a vertical main support member of which the upper end can be supported by a ceiling and an article carrying member, and articles carried thereby, is slidable vertically along the main support member into a raised artic...
06/08/1976
 
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