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US20060180728A1 US10/905,567 US90556705A US2006180728A1 US 20060180728 A1 US20060180728 A1 US 20060180728A1 US 90556705 A US90556705 A US 90556705A US 2006180728 A1 US2006180728 A1 US 2006180728A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63C—LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS
    • B63C15/00—Storing of vessels on land otherwise than by dry-docking
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
    • A47F5/00—Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
    • A47F5/0006—Hangers for hanging articles on bars, tringles, bracket arms or the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C11/00—Accessories for skiing or snowboarding
    • A63C11/02—Devices for stretching, clamping or pressing skis or snowboards for transportation or storage
    • A63C11/028—Storage in cupboards or ski-racks, e.g. with clamping devices
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B32/00—Water sports boards; Accessories therefor
    • B63B32/80—Arrangements specially adapted for stowing or transporting water sports boards

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  • the Sportsboard Hanger invention generally relates to a device for mounting, displaying and storing of recreational equipment on walls or from ceilings.
  • the Sportsboard Hanger invention is an improved hanging device for surfboards, skis, snowboards, wake-boards, skim-boards, skateboards, boogie boards, sailboards, and wake surfboards than is now available on the market.
  • the sportsboard industry is comprised of a variety of sportsboard recreational equipment such as surfboards, skis, snowboards, wake-boards, skim-boards, skateboards, boogie boards, sailboards, and wake surfboards.
  • sportsboard owners merely place their sportsboard against a wall of a garage, a corner of a room or on the floor against a wall during non-use of their sportsboard, while other sportsboard owners have utilized various mechanical devices for storage and/or display of their sportsboard vertically or horizontally on walls or from ceilings. Improper storage of sportsboards recreational equipment results in damage such as dents, scratches and cracks. Additionally, improperly stored sportsboard recreational equipment can cause serious injury if it falls from its storage point.
  • the sportsboard hanger provides for a far easier installation than that offered by other hanging devices currently on the market.
  • the sportsboard hanger is comprised of two individual hanging devices of sewn woven loops of webbed fabric (various types), 3 ⁇ 4 to 3 inches wide, each connected to a self-contained hooking device such as a hook/eye swivel or non-swivel attaching device.
  • the two sewn loops, used in pairs, with attached hooking devices are then connected to an eye/hook screw or other device for suitable attachment to a ceiling or wall structure. This will allow for a hanging installation in a level linear fashion so that the sportsboard can be stored, displayed, or hung at an attractive oblique angle, if desired.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a sportsboard-hanging device, according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a close-up of the sportsboard-hanging device with the inserted tri-glide device, for adjusting circumference or length of the fabric used in the sportsboard-hanger, for proper storage or display, according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates an enlargement of an upper attachment device, which may or may not swivel 360 degrees, as one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates an enlargement of the adjustable sliding mechanism, the tri-glide device that enables shortening or lengthening the circumference of the woven fabric used in the sportsboard-hanger, as one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates an enlargement of the eye screw used as a fastener in a ceiling or wall structure, which connects to the hook device attached to the upper portion of the sportsboard-hanger as one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates the sportsboard-hanging device used for a surfboard or other sportsboard display, according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates the sportsboard-hanging device used for multiple sportsboard displays, such as snow skis, according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates the sportsboard hanging device used with a monogrammed logo or design sewn on or printed onto the strap fabric, according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • a sportsboard-hanging device comprised of one or more elements, for hanging a sportsboard such as a surfboard, skis, snowboard, wake-board, skim-board, skateboard, boogie board, sailboard, and/or wake surfboard.
  • FIG. 1 reveals one sportsboard hanger, used in pairs, for wall or ceiling mountable sportsboard hanging devices as the present invention.
  • the sportsboard hanger in FIG. 1 the upper attachment device shown and referenced by Character 1 , indicates a swivel or non-swivel hook/eye device used to secure the sportsboard hanger to another hook/eye screw attached to a wall or ceiling structure.
  • the sportsboard hanger in FIG. 1 the area indicated and referenced by Character 2 , indicates the portion of the strap fabric, where it is machine-sewn at the end of the strap fabric, thus capturing the hook/eye attachment at the top of the sportsboard hanger device.
  • the sportsboard hanger in FIG. 1 the tri-glide adjustable device indicated and referenced by Character 3 , generally identifies the location of the tri-glide device for the purpose of lengthening and shortening the strap fabric, so that the desired length is acquired for proper display or storage of a sportsboard.
  • the strap of woven nylon fabric or other suitable fabric is indicated generally by reference to Character 4 .
  • the sportsboard hanger in FIG. 1 illustrates the ability of the sportsboard hanger to hold two sportsboards simultaneously, and is referenced by Character 5 , illustrating the use of the adjustable mechanism of the tri-glide by adjusting a single hanger device creating two loops on a single hanger. Additionally, shortening or lengthening the length of one sportsboard hanger creates a level display when necessary. Although sportsboard hangers are always used in pairs the other hanging device would be construed in the same manner, thus providing support for two sportsboards stored or displayed, level and horizontally from a wall or ceiling. See FIGS. 6 & 7 for illustrations of a surfboard and of snow skis.
  • the sportsboard hanger as shown in FIG. 2 represents a detailed view of the upper attachment device, including the location of the tri-glide adjustable device for lengthening and shortening the strap fabric. Additionally illustrated is the manner in which the upper hooking/eye attachment is sewn into the end of the strap fabric, thus capturing the hook/eye attachment at the top of the sportsboard hanging device.
  • the hooking device as shown in FIG. 3 and referenced by Character 7 , represents a detailed view of a hooking device with capabilities of swiveling 360 degrees or non-swiveling.
  • the tri-glide device as shown in FIG. 4 and referenced by the character 8 , represents a detailed view of a tri-glide device, which enables the sportsboard hanger to become adjustable to various lengths, for the purpose of leveling the sportsboard due to a sloped ceiling or for supporting two sportsboards as described in FIGS. 6 & 7 .
  • the tri-glide will allow for a hanging installation in a level linear fashion so that the sportsboard can be stored, displayed, or hung at an attractive oblique angle, if desired.
  • the eye screw device as shown in FIG. 5 and referenced by Character 9 , represents a detailed view of a eye screw device which is utilized in a wall or ceiling structure for proper secure attachment for the sportsboard hanger.
  • the sportsboard hanger in FIG. 8 and referenced by Character 10 , represents the implementation of monogram or printed designs/logos onto the sportsboard hanger. This fabric is available in various sizes from 3 ⁇ 4′′ to 3′′.
  • the present embodiments of this invention are thus to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. All changes, which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims, are intended to be embraced therein.
  • the Sportsboard Hanger invention generally relates to a device for mounting, displaying and storing of recreational equipment on walls or from ceilings.
  • the Sportsboard Hanger invention is an improved hanging device for surfboards, skis, snowboards, wake-boards, skim-boards, skateboards, boogie boards, sailboards, and wake surfboards than is now available on the market.
  • the sportsboard industry is comprised of a variety of sportsboard recreational equipment such as surfboards, skis, snowboards, wake-boards, skim-boards, skateboards, boogie boards, sailboards, and wake surfboards.
  • sportsboard owners merely place their sportsboard against a wall of a garage, a corner of a room or on the floor against a wall during non-use of their sportsboard, while other sportsboard owners have utilized various mechanical devices for storage and/or display of their sportsboard vertically or horizontally on walls or from ceilings. Improper storage of sportsboards recreational equipment results in damage such as dents, scratches and cracks. Additionally, improperly stored sportsboard recreational equipment can cause serious injury if it falls from its storage point.
  • the sportsboard hanger provides for a far easier installation than that offered by other hanging devices currently on the market.
  • the sportsboard hanger is comprised of two individual hanging devices of sewn woven loops of webbed fabric (various types), 3 ⁇ 4 to 3 inches wide, each connected to a self-contained hooking device such as a hook/eye swivel or non-swivel attaching device.
  • the two sewn loops, used in pairs, with attached hooking devices are then connected to an eye/hook screw or other device for suitable attachment to a ceiling or wall structure. This will allow for a hanging installation in a level linear fashion so that the sportsboard can be stored, displayed, or hung at an attractive oblique angle, if desired.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a sportsboard-hanging device, according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a close-up of the sportsboard-hanging device with the inserted tri-glide device, for adjusting circumference or length of the fabric used in the sportsboard-hanger, for proper storage or display, according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates an enlargement of an upper attachment device, which may or may not swivel 360 degrees, as one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates an enlargement of the adjustable sliding mechanism, the tri-glide device that enables shortening or lengthening the circumference of the woven fabric used in the sportsboard-hanger, as one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates an enlargement of the eye screw used as a fastener in a ceiling or wall structure, which connects to the hook device attached to the upper portion of the sportsboard-hanger as one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates the sportsboard-hanging device used for a surfboard or other sportsboard display, according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates the sportsboard-hanging device used for multiple sportsboard displays, such as snow skis, according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates the sportsboard hanging device used with a monogrammed logo or design sewn on or printed onto the strap fabric, according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • a sportsboard-hanging device comprised of one or more elements, for hanging a sportsboard such as a surfboard, skis, snowboard, wake-board, skim-board, skateboard, boogie board, sailboard, and/or wake surfboard.
  • FIG. 1 reveals one sportsboard hanger, used in pairs, for wall or ceiling mountable sportsboard hanging devices as the present invention.
  • the sportsboard hanger in FIG. 1 the upper attachment device shown and referenced by Character 1 , indicates a swivel or non-swivel hook/eye device used to secure the sportsboard hanger to another hook/eye screw attached to a wall or ceiling structure.
  • the sportsboard hanger in FIG. 1 the area indicated and referenced by Character 2 , indicates the portion of the strap fabric, where it is machine-sewn at the end of the strap fabric, thus capturing the hook/eye attachment at the top of the sportsboard hanger device.
  • the sportsboard hanger in FIG. 1 the tri-glide adjustable device indicated and referenced by Character 3 , generally identifies the location of the tri-glide device for the purpose of lengthening and shortening the strap fabric, so that the desired length is acquired for proper display or storage of a sportsboard.
  • the strap of woven nylon fabric or other suitable fabric is indicated generally by reference to Character 4 .
  • the sportsboard hanger in FIG. 1 illustrates the ability of the sportsboard hanger to hold two sportsboards simultaneously, and is referenced by Character 5 , illustrating the use of the adjustable mechanism of the tri-glide by adjusting a single hanger device creating two loops on a single hanger. Additionally, shortening or lengthening the length of one sportsboard hanger creates a level display when necessary. Although sportsboard hangers are always used in pairs the other hanging device would be construed in the same manner, thus providing support for two sportsboards stored or displayed, level and horizontally from a wall or ceiling. See FIGS. 6 & 7 for illustrations of a surfboard and of snow skis.
  • the sportsboard hanger as shown in FIG. 2 represents a detailed view of the upper attachment device, including the location of the tri-glide adjustable device for lengthening and shortening the strap fabric. Additionally illustrated is the manner in which the upper hooking/eye attachment is sewn into the end of the strap fabric, thus capturing the hook/eye attachment at the top of the sportsboard hanging device.
  • the hooking device as shown in FIG. 3 and referenced by Character 7 , represents a detailed view of a hooking device with capabilities of swiveling 360 degrees or non-swiveling.
  • the tri-glide device as shown in FIG. 4 and referenced by the character 8 , represents a detailed view of a tri-glide device, which enables the sportsboard hanger to become adjustable to various lengths, for the purpose of leveling the sportsboard due to a sloped ceiling or for supporting two sportsboards as described in FIGS. 6 & 7 .
  • the tri-glide will allow for a hanging installation in a level linear fashion so that the sportsboard can be stored, displayed, or hung at an attractive oblique angle, if desired.
  • the eye screw device as shown in FIG. 5 and referenced by Character 9 , represents a detailed view of a eye screw device which is utilized in a wall or ceiling structure for proper secure attachment for the sportsboard hanger.
  • the sportsboard hanger in FIG. 8 and referenced by Character 10 , represents the implementation of monogram or printed designs/logos onto the sportsboard hanger. This fabric is available in various sizes from 3 ⁇ 4′′ to 3′′.
  • the present embodiments of this invention are thus to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. All changes, which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims, are intended to be embraced therein.

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A sportsboard hanger comprised of a loop-harness apparatus, used in pairs, for storing and displaying sportsboard-based recreational equipment used in the sportsboard industry. This sportsboard hanger invention provides a space-saving advantage at an economical cost, since the primary material is constructed of flexible strap material such as woven-nylon fabric. The sportsboard hanger incorporates an adjustable harness, which has a hooking or eye device sewn into the fabric at the attaching end of the sportsboard hanger. It is then hooked onto an eye or hook screw fastener inserted into the wall or ceiling structure for storage or display of any of the following objects in the sportsboard industry: surfboards, skis, snowboards, wake-boards, skim-boards, skateboards, sailboards, and wake surfboards.

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    BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
  • The Sportsboard Hanger invention generally relates to a device for mounting, displaying and storing of recreational equipment on walls or from ceilings. The Sportsboard Hanger invention is an improved hanging device for surfboards, skis, snowboards, wake-boards, skim-boards, skateboards, boogie boards, sailboards, and wake surfboards than is now available on the market.
    • DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
  • The sportsboard industry is comprised of a variety of sportsboard recreational equipment such as surfboards, skis, snowboards, wake-boards, skim-boards, skateboards, boogie boards, sailboards, and wake surfboards. Many sportsboard owners merely place their sportsboard against a wall of a garage, a corner of a room or on the floor against a wall during non-use of their sportsboard, while other sportsboard owners have utilized various mechanical devices for storage and/or display of their sportsboard vertically or horizontally on walls or from ceilings. Improper storage of sportsboards recreational equipment results in damage such as dents, scratches and cracks. Additionally, improperly stored sportsboard recreational equipment can cause serious injury if it falls from its storage point.
  • Many sportsboard recreational equipment manufacturers and owners prefer to display their sportsboards by having them mounted on a wall or ceiling in such a way that the owner or prospective buyer can best store, view, inspect and admire the sportsboard. Therefore, a device that offers ease of installation and access as well as safety from personal injury and protection of the sportsboard is essential, while also providing proper storage and display at a low cost.
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • This invention, a sportsboard hanger, provides for a far easier installation than that offered by other hanging devices currently on the market. The sportsboard hanger is comprised of two individual hanging devices of sewn woven loops of webbed fabric (various types), ¾ to 3 inches wide, each connected to a self-contained hooking device such as a hook/eye swivel or non-swivel attaching device. The two sewn loops, used in pairs, with attached hooking devices are then connected to an eye/hook screw or other device for suitable attachment to a ceiling or wall structure. This will allow for a hanging installation in a level linear fashion so that the sportsboard can be stored, displayed, or hung at an attractive oblique angle, if desired.
  • The structure, operation, advantages of the present invention will be set forth in the description, which follows, as well as the figures provided herin.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING
  • The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate various embodiments of the invention and, together with the general description given above and the detailed description of the embodiments given below, serve to enable the accurate use of the invention.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a sportsboard-hanging device, according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a close-up of the sportsboard-hanging device with the inserted tri-glide device, for adjusting circumference or length of the fabric used in the sportsboard-hanger, for proper storage or display, according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates an enlargement of an upper attachment device, which may or may not swivel 360 degrees, as one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates an enlargement of the adjustable sliding mechanism, the tri-glide device that enables shortening or lengthening the circumference of the woven fabric used in the sportsboard-hanger, as one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates an enlargement of the eye screw used as a fastener in a ceiling or wall structure, which connects to the hook device attached to the upper portion of the sportsboard-hanger as one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates the sportsboard-hanging device used for a surfboard or other sportsboard display, according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates the sportsboard-hanging device used for multiple sportsboard displays, such as snow skis, according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates the sportsboard hanging device used with a monogrammed logo or design sewn on or printed onto the strap fabric, according to one embodiment of the invention.
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • Reference will now be made in detail to the various embodiments of the invention as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
  • In accordance with the present invention, there is provided in one embodiment of the invention, a sportsboard-hanging device, comprised of one or more elements, for hanging a sportsboard such as a surfboard, skis, snowboard, wake-board, skim-board, skateboard, boogie board, sailboard, and/or wake surfboard.
  • The drawing of FIG. 1, reveals one sportsboard hanger, used in pairs, for wall or ceiling mountable sportsboard hanging devices as the present invention.
  • The sportsboard hanger in FIG. 1, the upper attachment device shown and referenced by Character 1, indicates a swivel or non-swivel hook/eye device used to secure the sportsboard hanger to another hook/eye screw attached to a wall or ceiling structure.
  • The sportsboard hanger in FIG. 1, the area indicated and referenced by Character 2, indicates the portion of the strap fabric, where it is machine-sewn at the end of the strap fabric, thus capturing the hook/eye attachment at the top of the sportsboard hanger device.
  • The sportsboard hanger in FIG. 1, the tri-glide adjustable device indicated and referenced by Character 3, generally identifies the location of the tri-glide device for the purpose of lengthening and shortening the strap fabric, so that the desired length is acquired for proper display or storage of a sportsboard. The strap of woven nylon fabric or other suitable fabric is indicated generally by reference to Character 4.
  • The sportsboard hanger In FIG. 1, illustrates the ability of the sportsboard hanger to hold two sportsboards simultaneously, and is referenced by Character 5, illustrating the use of the adjustable mechanism of the tri-glide by adjusting a single hanger device creating two loops on a single hanger. Additionally, shortening or lengthening the length of one sportsboard hanger creates a level display when necessary. Although sportsboard hangers are always used in pairs the other hanging device would be construed in the same manner, thus providing support for two sportsboards stored or displayed, level and horizontally from a wall or ceiling. See FIGS. 6 & 7 for illustrations of a surfboard and of snow skis.
  • The sportsboard hanger as shown in FIG. 2, and referenced by character 6, represents a detailed view of the upper attachment device, including the location of the tri-glide adjustable device for lengthening and shortening the strap fabric. Additionally illustrated is the manner in which the upper hooking/eye attachment is sewn into the end of the strap fabric, thus capturing the hook/eye attachment at the top of the sportsboard hanging device.
  • The hooking device as shown in FIG. 3, and referenced by Character 7, represents a detailed view of a hooking device with capabilities of swiveling 360 degrees or non-swiveling.
  • The tri-glide device as shown in FIG. 4, and referenced by the character 8, represents a detailed view of a tri-glide device, which enables the sportsboard hanger to become adjustable to various lengths, for the purpose of leveling the sportsboard due to a sloped ceiling or for supporting two sportsboards as described in FIGS. 6 & 7. The tri-glide will allow for a hanging installation in a level linear fashion so that the sportsboard can be stored, displayed, or hung at an attractive oblique angle, if desired.
  • The eye screw device as shown in FIG. 5, and referenced by Character 9, represents a detailed view of a eye screw device which is utilized in a wall or ceiling structure for proper secure attachment for the sportsboard hanger.
  • The sportsboard hanger in FIG. 8, and referenced by Character 10, represents the implementation of monogram or printed designs/logos onto the sportsboard hanger. This fabric is available in various sizes from ¾″ to 3″. The present embodiments of this invention are thus to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. All changes, which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims, are intended to be embraced therein.
    • BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
  • The Sportsboard Hanger invention generally relates to a device for mounting, displaying and storing of recreational equipment on walls or from ceilings. The Sportsboard Hanger invention is an improved hanging device for surfboards, skis, snowboards, wake-boards, skim-boards, skateboards, boogie boards, sailboards, and wake surfboards than is now available on the market.
    • DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
  • The sportsboard industry is comprised of a variety of sportsboard recreational equipment such as surfboards, skis, snowboards, wake-boards, skim-boards, skateboards, boogie boards, sailboards, and wake surfboards. Many sportsboard owners merely place their sportsboard against a wall of a garage, a corner of a room or on the floor against a wall during non-use of their sportsboard, while other sportsboard owners have utilized various mechanical devices for storage and/or display of their sportsboard vertically or horizontally on walls or from ceilings. Improper storage of sportsboards recreational equipment results in damage such as dents, scratches and cracks. Additionally, improperly stored sportsboard recreational equipment can cause serious injury if it falls from its storage point.
  • Many sportsboard recreational equipment manufacturers and owners prefer to display their sportsboards by having them mounted on a wall or ceiling in such a way that the owner or prospective buyer can best store, view, inspect and admire the sportsboard. Therefore, a device that offers ease of installation and access as well as safety from personal injury and protection of the sportsboard is essential, while also providing proper storage and display at a low cost.
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • This invention, a sportsboard hanger, provides for a far easier installation than that offered by other hanging devices currently on the market. The sportsboard hanger is comprised of two individual hanging devices of sewn woven loops of webbed fabric (various types), ¾ to 3 inches wide, each connected to a self-contained hooking device such as a hook/eye swivel or non-swivel attaching device. The two sewn loops, used in pairs, with attached hooking devices are then connected to an eye/hook screw or other device for suitable attachment to a ceiling or wall structure. This will allow for a hanging installation in a level linear fashion so that the sportsboard can be stored, displayed, or hung at an attractive oblique angle, if desired.
  • The structure, operation, advantages of the present invention will be set forth in the description, which follows, as well as the figures provided herin.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING
  • The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate various embodiments of the invention and, together with the general description given above and the detailed description of the embodiments given below, serve to enable the accurate use of the invention.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a sportsboard-hanging device, according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a close-up of the sportsboard-hanging device with the inserted tri-glide device, for adjusting circumference or length of the fabric used in the sportsboard-hanger, for proper storage or display, according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates an enlargement of an upper attachment device, which may or may not swivel 360 degrees, as one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates an enlargement of the adjustable sliding mechanism, the tri-glide device that enables shortening or lengthening the circumference of the woven fabric used in the sportsboard-hanger, as one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates an enlargement of the eye screw used as a fastener in a ceiling or wall structure, which connects to the hook device attached to the upper portion of the sportsboard-hanger as one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates the sportsboard-hanging device used for a surfboard or other sportsboard display, according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates the sportsboard-hanging device used for multiple sportsboard displays, such as snow skis, according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates the sportsboard hanging device used with a monogrammed logo or design sewn on or printed onto the strap fabric, according to one embodiment of the invention.
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • Reference will now be made in detail to the various embodiments of the invention as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
  • In accordance with the present invention, there is provided in one embodiment of the invention, a sportsboard-hanging device, comprised of one or more elements, for hanging a sportsboard such as a surfboard, skis, snowboard, wake-board, skim-board, skateboard, boogie board, sailboard, and/or wake surfboard.
  • The drawing of FIG. 1, reveals one sportsboard hanger, used in pairs, for wall or ceiling mountable sportsboard hanging devices as the present invention.
  • The sportsboard hanger in FIG. 1, the upper attachment device shown and referenced by Character 1, indicates a swivel or non-swivel hook/eye device used to secure the sportsboard hanger to another hook/eye screw attached to a wall or ceiling structure.
  • The sportsboard hanger in FIG. 1, the area indicated and referenced by Character 2, indicates the portion of the strap fabric, where it is machine-sewn at the end of the strap fabric, thus capturing the hook/eye attachment at the top of the sportsboard hanger device.
  • The sportsboard hanger in FIG. 1, the tri-glide adjustable device indicated and referenced by Character 3, generally identifies the location of the tri-glide device for the purpose of lengthening and shortening the strap fabric, so that the desired length is acquired for proper display or storage of a sportsboard. The strap of woven nylon fabric or other suitable fabric is indicated generally by reference to Character 4.
  • The sportsboard hanger In FIG. 1, illustrates the ability of the sportsboard hanger to hold two sportsboards simultaneously, and is referenced by Character 5, illustrating the use of the adjustable mechanism of the tri-glide by adjusting a single hanger device creating two loops on a single hanger. Additionally, shortening or lengthening the length of one sportsboard hanger creates a level display when necessary. Although sportsboard hangers are always used in pairs the other hanging device would be construed in the same manner, thus providing support for two sportsboards stored or displayed, level and horizontally from a wall or ceiling. See FIGS. 6 & 7 for illustrations of a surfboard and of snow skis.
  • The sportsboard hanger as shown in FIG. 2, and referenced by character 6, represents a detailed view of the upper attachment device, including the location of the tri-glide adjustable device for lengthening and shortening the strap fabric. Additionally illustrated is the manner in which the upper hooking/eye attachment is sewn into the end of the strap fabric, thus capturing the hook/eye attachment at the top of the sportsboard hanging device.
  • The hooking device as shown in FIG. 3, and referenced by Character 7, represents a detailed view of a hooking device with capabilities of swiveling 360 degrees or non-swiveling.
  • The tri-glide device as shown in FIG. 4, and referenced by the character 8, represents a detailed view of a tri-glide device, which enables the sportsboard hanger to become adjustable to various lengths, for the purpose of leveling the sportsboard due to a sloped ceiling or for supporting two sportsboards as described in FIGS. 6 & 7. The tri-glide will allow for a hanging installation in a level linear fashion so that the sportsboard can be stored, displayed, or hung at an attractive oblique angle, if desired.
  • The eye screw device as shown in FIG. 5, and referenced by Character 9, represents a detailed view of a eye screw device which is utilized in a wall or ceiling structure for proper secure attachment for the sportsboard hanger.
  • The sportsboard hanger in FIG. 8, and referenced by Character 10, represents the implementation of monogram or printed designs/logos onto the sportsboard hanger. This fabric is available in various sizes from ¾″ to 3″. The present embodiments of this invention are thus to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. All changes, which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims, are intended to be embraced therein.

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1. A sportsboard hanger comprised of a loop-harness apparatus, used in pairs, for storing and displaying sportsboard-based recreational equipment used in the sportsboard industry. This patent claim refers to the design/construction of the “Sportsboard-Hanger” to be used for storage or display of any of the following sportsboards: surfboards, skis, snowboards, wake-boards, skim-boards, skateboards, boogie boards, sailboards, and wake surfboards. The hanger is unique in that it can be shortened or lengthened by utilizing a sliding clip “tri-glide” device according to the user's preference. A sportsboard hanger is comprised of a sewn loop of woven-nylon or equivalent type strap webbing fabric cut to suitable lengths and assembled by machine using nylon thread. This strap-webbing fabric, ¾″ to 3″ wide, has a sliding clip device “tri-glide” (for lengthening/shortening) inserted onto the upper end surface of the strap webbing. It also includes a second fastening element, a swivel/non-swivel hook or eye, sewn into the strap-webbing fabric at the top of the hanger. This swivel/non-swivel hook, in turn, is attached to an eye or hook screw/bolt or other suitable wall attachment device for installation in a ceiling or wall structure. A sportsboard hanger is used for storage or display of a sportsboard, and includes two independent hanging devices, used in pairs, for proper installation. This allows for a hanging installation in a level linear fashion for the sportsboard to be stored, displayed, or for hanging at an attractive oblique angle, if desired.
2. The sportsboard hanger in claim 01 is also comprised of a sewn-in fabric fastener at the top of the sportsboard hanger, which is a swivel/non-swivel hook fastener or eye fastener attached to either a hook or eye fastener, and structurally attached to a ceiling or wall.
3. The sportsboard hanger of claim 01, wherein the material that is used to make the loop is made of woven strap fabric (webbing), which provides suitable support for the sportsboard.
4. The sportsboard hanger of claim 01, wherein said elongated strap is a single length of woven fabric webbing sewn together forming a loop.
5. The sportsboard hanger of claim 01, wherein the sportsboard hanger is equipped with a tri-glide adjustable device, enabling the woven strap fabric to be manually lengthened/shortened according to the proportional dictates of the board being hung or the surface from which the sportsboard is being hung, such as a sloped ceiling installation which allows for a level display of the sportsboard, or for hanging at an attractive oblique angle, if desired.
06. The sportsboard hanger of claim 01, wherein the sportsboard is at least one of a surfboard, ski, snowboard, wake-board, skim-board, skateboard, boogie board, sailboard, or wake surfboard.
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