US6513773B1
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Structure wall-mounted articles hanger
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 2001-11-13
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Granted: 2003-02-04
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Expires: 2021-11-13
Abstract
Abstract An Improved Structure wall-mounted articles hanger that addresses the shortcomings of conventional wall hanger mount structures and in which the top and bottom sections of a mounting fixture of predetermined design (such as a hemispherical body) have respectively disposed an anchoring hole as well as a recess that provides for the fitting over of a cover. A round opening is formed in the top section recess and after its alignment with a threaded hole through a swing slot horizontally formed along the center of the said mounting fixture and an insert hole formed in the inner end of a hanger member, a bolt is inserted and fastened, and various objects are then clipped to or suspended from the outer end of the hanger member. As such, a single mounting fixture accommodates the installation of different application hanger members that are pivotable and interchangeable and, furthermore, the said hanger members are capable of remaining stationary or rotated to a desired angle.
Inventors
- 👤 Ching-Yi Chang
- 👤 Ching-Chih Chang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 05:54
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K1/00; A47K1/08; A47K1/09; A47K10/00; A47K10/04; A47K10/10; A47K5/00; A47K5/04; A47K2201/00; A47K2201/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
218 words
A wall-mounted hanger, comprising: a mounting fixture, having: a top section having a first recess, a first anchor hole, and a round opening; a bottom section having a second recess, a second anchor hole, and a threaded hole disposed in alignment with the round opening; a first cover that covers the first recess; a second cover that covers the second recess; a horizontally-formed swing slot that separates the top section from the bottom section; and a bolt that is insertable through the round opening and threadable into the threaded hole; and a kit of interchangeable hanger members, each hanger member having: an inner end that is insertable into the horizontally-formed swing slot, the inner end having an insert hole that is alignable with the round opening and the threaded hole, the bolt passing through the insert hole when the bolt is inserted through the round opening and threaded into the threaded hole to fasten the hanger member to the mounting fixture; and an outer end to which various articles are clipable or suspendable therefrom, wherein the mounting fixture individually accommodates all of the hanger members of the kit of interchangeable hanger members; and wherein at least one of the hanger members of the kit of interchangeable hanger members is pivotal relative to the mounting fixture when attached thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
218 words
A wall-mounted hanger, comprising: a mounting fixture, having: a top section having a first recess, a first anchor hole, and a round opening; a bottom section having a second recess, a second anchor hole, and a threaded hole disposed in alignment with the round opening; a first cover that covers the first recess; a second cover that covers the second recess; a horizontally-formed swing slot that separates the top section from the bottom section; and a bolt that is insertable through the round opening and threadable into the threaded hole; and a kit of interchangeable hanger members, each hanger member having: an inner end that is insertable into the horizontally-formed swing slot, the inner end having an insert hole that is alignable with the round opening and the threaded hole, the bolt passing through the insert hole when the bolt is inserted through the round opening and threaded into the threaded hole to fasten the hanger member to the mounting fixture; and an outer end to which various articles are clipable or suspendable therefrom, wherein the mounting fixture individually accommodates all of the hanger members of the kit of interchangeable hanger members; and wherein at least one of the hanger members of the kit of interchangeable hanger members is pivotal relative to the mounting fixture when attached thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
83 words
The wall mounted hanger recited in claim 1 , wherein the inner end of the at least one of the hanger members of the kit of interchangeable hanger members has a curved profile which allows the hanger member to pivot relative to the mounting fixture, and the inner end of at least another one of the hanger members of the kit of interchangeable hanger members has a straight profile which retains the hanger member in a stationary position relative to the mounting fixture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The wall mounted hanger recited in claim 1 , wherein the outer end of at least one of the hanger members of the kit of interchangeable hanger members has a round shape so as to be adapted to serve as a cup holder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The wall mounted hanger recited in claim 1 , wherein the outer end of at least one of the hanger members of the kit of interchangeable hanger members has a C-shaped cleft.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The wall mounted hanger recited in claim 1 , wherein the outer end of at least one of the hanger members of the kit of interchangeable hanger members has straight tubular draping elements.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
187 words
A wall-mounted hanger, comprising: a mounting fixture, having: a top section having a first recess, and a round opening; a bottom section having a second recess; a first cover that covers the first recess and the round opening; a second cover that covers the second recess; a horizontally-formed swing slot that separates the top section from the bottom section; and a fastener that is insertable through the round opening; and a kit of interchangeable hanger members, each hanger member having: an inner end that is insertable into the horizontally-formed swing slot, the inner end having an insert hole that is alignable with the round opening, the fastener passing through the insert hole when the fastener is inserted through the round opening to fasten the hanger member to the mounting fixture; and an outer end to which various articles are clipable or suspendable therefrom, wherein the mounting fixture individually accommodates all of the hanger members of the kit of interchangeable hanger members; and wherein at least one of the hanger members of the kit of interchangeable hanger members is pivotal relative to the mounting fixture when attached thereto.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
187 words
A wall-mounted hanger, comprising: a mounting fixture, having: a top section having a first recess, and a round opening; a bottom section having a second recess; a first cover that covers the first recess and the round opening; a second cover that covers the second recess; a horizontally-formed swing slot that separates the top section from the bottom section; and a fastener that is insertable through the round opening; and a kit of interchangeable hanger members, each hanger member having: an inner end that is insertable into the horizontally-formed swing slot, the inner end having an insert hole that is alignable with the round opening, the fastener passing through the insert hole when the fastener is inserted through the round opening to fasten the hanger member to the mounting fixture; and an outer end to which various articles are clipable or suspendable therefrom, wherein the mounting fixture individually accommodates all of the hanger members of the kit of interchangeable hanger members; and wherein at least one of the hanger members of the kit of interchangeable hanger members is pivotal relative to the mounting fixture when attached thereto.
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