Ball joint relievable hanger for towels and the like
US3957241A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 1974 |
| Grant date | May 18, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 1994 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32688
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A relievable hanger for towels and the like is disclosed which incorporates a ball having a fixed rod extending therefrom. The ball is movably captured within a socket to form a ball joint. A portion of the ball is bored out to receive therein a spring-loaded element with a rounded, blunted end. Positioning the rod upwardly to serve as a hanger for towels and the like disposes the blunted-end of the spring-loaded element over a detent within the socket. The blunted end is urged by the spring into the detent which relievably locks the rod in its upright position.
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