Supports – Brackets – Article holding means
Patent
1994-08-11
1996-09-24
Ramirez, Ramon O.
Supports
Brackets
Article holding means
2482053, 248304, A47F 500
Patent
active
055583075
ABSTRACT:
A hook for hanging clothing, towels or other articles. The hook includes an enlarged rigid base secured to a wall or other vertical surface. A rigid rod extends from the base to a free end having a reduced diameter. A friction knob is mounted upon this reduced diameter section. The friction knob takes the form of a sheath which surrounds the free end of the rod. A plurality of circumferential ribs extend from the exterior of the sheath at locations spaced along its longitudinal axis. The free ends of the ribs are arranged along the axis such that the ribs, and thus the exterior of the knob, take an ellipsoidal form having a relatively large size. This relatively large size reduces wrinkling and "bulging" in the article hung upon the hook. The knob is formed of a flexible material having a relatively high coefficient of friction. The weight of the article will typically deform the ribs, increasing the surface area of the knob material in contact with the knob, and thus reducing the possibility of the article slipping from the knob. The rod is hollow, with a hole extending through the base. A screw is inserted through the hole to secure the hook to the wall. A cosmetic plug is attached to the free end of the rod to hide the screw. The plug also acts as an enlarged head to maintain the knob upon the rod.
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Klein Richard B.
Ratia Ristomatti
Serslev Chris
Chan Korie H.
Lynk, Inc.
Ramirez Ramon O.
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