Supports – Brackets – Of wire
Reexamination Certificate
1998-06-08
2001-04-03
King, Anita M. (Department: 3632)
Supports
Brackets
Of wire
C248S210000, C248S213200
Reexamination Certificate
active
06209837
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The field of the invention pertains to brackets for hanging potted plants and other decorative items and, in particular, to brackets of simple construction that may be installed without fasteners.
Brackets for supporting or hanging plants and other items normally require mechanical fasteners or adhesive for attachment to walls and vertical posts. Such fasteners leave unsightly holes or spots when removed, necessitating refinishing to remove the unsightly remnants.
Where the brackets are to be used temporarily or frequently moved, mechanical and adhesive fasteners present a particular problem because of the damage. Therefore, brackets with mechanical or adhesive fasteners may be completely unsuitable for temporary use. The vertical balusters on outdoor decks are typically left unfinished or may be painted or stained. Hanging plants are particularly attractive on such decks, therefore brackets that can be temporarily attached to such balusters without damage would be advantageous. Such a baluster bracket is described below.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The new bracket comprises a single piece of rod bent at the outboard end to provide a device for hanging a flower pot or other item. At the inboard or baluster end the rod is shaped by a series of four perpendicular bends. The length of the rod between the first and second bends and the length of the rod between the third and fourth bends are substantially the same and determined by the width of the baluster transverse to the bracket. The length of the rod between the second and third bends is determined by both the thickness of the baluster and the angle of the bracket relative to the vertical direction of the baluster. The length of the rod from the fourth bend to the end of the rod need only be sufficient to prevent tilting of the bracket when installed on the baluster.
To remain in position the bracket relies upon friction with the baluster in combination with the weight of the bracket and load on the bracket outboard end.
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Deimen James M.
King Anita M.
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