Supports – Suspended supports – Hook type
Reexamination Certificate
1998-05-04
2001-10-16
King, Anita (Department: 3632)
Supports
Suspended supports
Hook type
C248S215000, C248S304000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06302365
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for supporting an ornamental article relative to an object without damaging or otherwise affecting the object.
It is known to enhance the decor of a living space with one or more ornamental articles such as wreaths and/or swags placed throughout. Such wreaths or swags can enhance a seasonal decor such as the Christmas holidays, or can enhance a particular motif such as country, southwestern, etc.
It is also desirable to position such an ornamental article over or in front of an interior or exterior entrance door, cupboard door, closet door, archway, or other object in a living space. In order to center such an ornamental article over such an object, it has heretofor been necessary to attach a peg, nail, hook, etc., to the object by means such as drilling, nailing, screwing, sticking, gluing, etc. As a result, the object can become permanently and visually marred, especially when the ornamental article is only temporarily placed over the object.
Further, when an ornamental article is positioned over or in front of a door as described above, and the door is opened and/or closed, the ornamental article tends to at least shift its position relative to the door, and may potentially fall off the door. If the ornamental object is fragile such as floral swag incorporating dried flowers, such shifting can damage the swag.
Accordingly, it has been considered desirable to develop a new and improved method and apparatus for securing an ornamental article relative to an object which meets the above-stated needs and overcomes the foregoing difficulties and others while providing better and more advantageous results.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a new and improved hanger device is provided. The hanger device includes an attachment portion for securing the hanger device to a first object, and a hanger portion secured to the attachment portion for supporting a second object. The hanger portion includes a plurality of support arms each having a hook portion for supporting a different part of the second object to minimize relative movement between the hanger device and the second object.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a new and improved method of supporting an ornamental object with a hanger device is disclosed. The hanger device includes an attachment portion, a hanger portion having a plurality of support arms each with a hook portion, and an intermediate member connecting the attachment portion to the hanger portion. The method includes securing the attachment portion to a second object, and positioning the ornamental object over the hook portions so that different parts of the ornamental object are supported by the hook portions to minimize relative movement between the ornamental object and the hanger device.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a new and improved hanger device is provided. The hanger device includes an attachment portion for securing the hanger device over an upper end edge of a door, a first hanger portion secured to the attachment portion for supporting a first object in front of a first side of the door, and a second hanger portion secured to the attachment portion for supporting a second object in front of a second side of the door.
One advantage of the present invention is the provision of a new and improved hanger device which secures an ornamental article over or in front of an object without marring a surface of the object.
Another advantage of the present invention is the provision of a new and improved hanger device which can temporarily secure an ornamental article over or in front of an object and then be removed without marring the object.
A further advantage of the present invention is the provision of a new and improved hanger device which supports multiple parts of an ornamental object to minimize movement or shifting of the object relative to the hanger device.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is the provision of a new and improved hanger device which supports a first ornamental article on one side of a door, and supports a second ornamental article on an opposite side of a door.
Still further advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading and understanding the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment.
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Catanzarite David
Zazzara Frank
Fay Sharpe Fagan Minnich & McKee LLP
King Anita
Lamrite West, Inc.
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