Hanger hook

US8746640B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Simon Broadley · West Linn, US
• Brian VanderPloeg · Lake Oswego, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 31, 2011
• Grant date: Jun 10, 2014
• Expiry date: Jan 31, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16M13/02
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A hook having a fastener receiver with an axis of radial symmetry and two opposing edges defining a linear axis, where a support extends from the first edge and is angled away by a first angle from a midline plane defined by the linear axis and the axis of radial symmetry and a retainer extends from the second edge and is angled away from the midline plane by a second angle, preferably equal to the first angle and oppositely directed. The hanger hook is preferably of one piece construction but a two-piece interlocking version may also be made. Direct access to the fastener receiver is provided for tools and fasteners. The hanger hook retains equipment against 9 G horizontal accelerations and 3 G vertical accelerations.