Handling: hand and hoist-line implements – Hand bars and hand barrows – Ball retriever
Reexamination Certificate
2000-03-24
2001-05-08
Cherry, Johnny D. (Department: 3652)
Handling: hand and hoist-line implements
Hand bars and hand barrows
Ball retriever
C294S104000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06227584
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a string of lights hanging apparatus and more particularly pertains to aiding a person in hanging strings of lights.
Presently, people use a ladder in order to hang strings of lights from Christmas trees and other high places. Ordinarily the use of such a ladder presents a danger when hanging the lights from Christmas trees. This is because of the conical shape of the Christmas tree which forces the person of the ladder to lean inwardly in order to reach the narrow top section of the tree. This presents a great risk of a fall and possible injury. Sometimes people merely throw the lights up at the top section of the tree in order to avoid using a ladder. This often results in the lights looking disorganized and also rarely staying in place.
The present invention seeks to provide a solution to this problem by providing a device that will allow people to hang strings of lights from high places without risk of injury.
The use of decoration hanging systems is known in the prior art. More specifically, decoration hanging systems heretofore devised and utilized for the purpose of hanging decorations are known to consist basically of familiar, expected and obvious structural configurations, notwithstanding the myriad of designs encompassed by the crowded prior art which have been developed for the fulfillment of countless objectives and requirements.
By way of example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,793,646 to Michaud, Jr. discloses an adjustable handle and arm assembly, which incorporates at least two elongated, telescopically engaged tube members, which are fashioned into various lengths. U.S. Pat. No. 5,553,905 to Bentivegna discloses an apparatus for handling ornaments and other objects which includes an elongated handle having opposed ends and a hook shaped applicator. U.S. Pat. No. 5,560,975 to Casper discloses a decoration system that enables decorative articles to be hung from high places with safety. The decorating system includes a dual adapter. U.S. Pat. No. 5,713,617 to Marinaro discloses a combination pole for hanging decorative lights and window washing. The pole can be used for hanging and removing lights suspended from high trees and buildings.
While these devices fulfill their respective, particular objective and requirements, the aforementioned patents do not describe a string of lights hanging apparatus for aiding a person in hanging strings of lights.
In this respect, the string of lights hanging apparatus according to the present invention substantially departs from the conventional concepts and designs of the prior art, and in doing so provides an apparatus primarily developed for the purpose of aiding a person in hanging strings of lights.
Therefore, it can be appreciated that there exists a continuing need for new and improved string of lights hanging apparatus which can be used for aiding a person in hanging strings of lights. In this regard, the present invention substantially fulfills this need.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In the view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of decoration hanging systems now present in the prior art, the present invention provides an improved string of lights hanging apparatus. As such, the general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new and improved string of lights hanging apparatus and method which has all the advantages of the prior art and none of the disadvantages.
To attain this, the present invention essentially comprises a telescoping handle comprised of a lower section, an upper section, and an intermediate section therebetween. Each of the sections are adjustably coupled together by adjustment collars. A clamping mechanism is secured to a free end of the upper section of the telescoping handle. The clamp mechanism includes a fixed arm having teeth disposed on an inner surface thereof. The fixed arm extends outwardly from the handle at an essentially orthogonal relationship with respect thereto. The clamping mechanism includes a pivoting arm having teeth disposed on an inner surface thereof. An inner end of the pivoting arm is pivotally coupled with an inner end of the fixed arm. A spring extends between the pivoting arm and the fixed arm for biasing the pivoting arm outwardly from the fixed arm. A trigger mechanism is secured to the lower section of the telescoping handle. The trigger mechanism includes a cable extending outwardly therefrom. A free end of the cable is secured to the pivoting arm of the clamping mechanism whereby inward pressure of the trigger mechanism will cause the pivoting arm to compress the spring and engage the fixed arm.
There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are, of course, additional features of the invention that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.
In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved string of lights hanging apparatus which has all the advantages of the prior art decoration hanging systems and none of the disadvantages.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a new and improved string of lights hanging apparatus which may be easily and efficiently manufactured and marketed.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a new and improved string of lights hanging apparatus which is of durable and reliable construction.
An even further object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved string of lights hanging apparatus which is susceptible of a low cost of manufacture with regard to both materials and labor, and which accordingly is then susceptible of low prices of sale to the consuming public, thereby making such a string of lights hanging apparatus economically available to the buying public.
Even still another object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved string of lights hanging apparatus for aiding a person in hanging strings of lights.
Lastly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved string of lights hanging apparatus including a telescoping handle comprised of a lower section, an upper section, and an intermediate section therebetween. A clamping mechanism is secured to a free end of the upper section of the telescoping handle. The clamp mechanism includes a fixed arm. The fixed arm extends outwardly from the handle. The clamping mechanism includes a pivoting arm. An inner end of the pivoting arm is pivotally coupled with an inner end of the fixed arm. A spring extends between the pivoting arm and the fixed arm for biasing the pivoting arm outwardly from the fixed arm. A trigger mechanism is secured to the lower section of the telescoping handle. The trigger mechanism includes a cable extending outwardly therefrom. A free end of the cable
Cherry Johnny D.
Goldstein & Canino
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