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- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
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- diaper-changing typically takes two hands as well as a diaper bag to hold wipes and clean diapers. Even when there is a changing table, there may not be enough space available for the diaper bag and it may not be desirable to place the diaper bag on the floor.
- Another situation may occur when a person is traveling and would like to temporarily connect one piece of luggage to another, to a luggage cart, or to another surface, all while holding travel documents or walking through an airport or train station.
- Another situation may occur when a person is hiking and would like to temporarily hang a bag or another item on a tree limb or rock ledge while resting.
- the hanging systems include hook and gated-loops systems composed of a hook connected to a gated loop by way of a rotatable hinge that allows the hook and gated-loops systems to be stored in a compact folded configuration and easily unfolded for use.
- Hanging systems also include double hook systems that are connected by flexible joints that enable the double hook systems to be conveniently stored when not is use and expanded into unfolded configurations when in use.
- FIGS. 1A-1B show different views of a hook and gated-loop system in a folded configuration.
- FIG. 1C shows a foot attached to a tip of a hook.
- FIG. 1D shows a perspective view of a foot.
- FIG. 2A shows an isometric view of a rotatable hinge.
- FIG. 2B shows a cross-sectional view of a rotatable hinge.
- FIGS. 3A-3B show exploded isometric views of a rotatable hinge.
- FIGS. 4A-4B show a hook and gated-loop system in an unfolded configuration.
- FIGS. 5A-5B show isometric views of a hook and gated-loop system in a folded configuration.
- FIGS. 6A-6D show views of a hook and gated-loop system in folded and unfolded configurations.
- FIGS. 7A-7D show views of a hook and gated-loop system in folded and unfolded configurations.
- FIGS. 8A-8D show views of a hook and gated-loop system in folded and unfolded configurations.
- FIGS. 9A-9B show a flexible double hook system.
- FIG. 10 shows a flexible double hook system embedded in a flexible coating.
- FIGS. 11A-11B show a flexible double hook system with a ball-and-socket joint.
- FIGS. 1A-1B show different views of a hook and gated-loop system 100 in a folded configuration.
- the hook and gated-loop system 100 includes a hook 102 , a gated loop 104 , and a rotatable hinge 106 that connects the hook 102 to the gated-loop 104 .
- the gated-loop 104 is an oblong-shaped open ring configured with a straight spline 108 and an arc-shaped or curved large hook 110 opposite an arc-shaped or curved small hook 112 , the large hook 110 having a larger radius of curvature than the radius of curvature of the small hook 112 .
- the hook 102 is curved so that when the hook and gated-loop system 100 is in the folded configuration, as shown in FIGS. 1A-1B , the curved outer surface of the large hook 110 fits adjacent to a curved inner surface of the hook 102 , and the hook 102 and gated loop 14 are in a planar folded configuration for easy storage.
- the tip of the small hook 112 includes two parallel holes 114 and 116 , and the tip of the large hook 110 includes a flange 118 .
- the gated loop 104 is closed with a wire gate 120 formed from a bent wire with one end of the wire gate 120 inserted into the hole 114 and the other end of the wire gate 120 inserted into the hole 116 on the opposite side of the small hook 112 . In FIGS.
- the wire gate 120 is closed with a portion 122 of the wire gate 120 resting against the flange 118 .
- the wire gate 120 opens creating a twisting tension in the wire gate 120 .
- the pressure 124 is removed, the tension is released by snapping the wire gate 120 back into the closed position.
- FIG. 2A shows an isometric view of the rotatable hinge 106 separate from the hook 102 and the gated loop 104 .
- the rotatable hinge 106 includes a first pair of parallel arms 202 and 204 with aligned holes 206 and 208 and includes a second pair of parallel arm 210 and 212 with aligned holes 214 and 216 .
- the base 126 of the hook 102 fits within the space between a first pair of the parallel arms of the rotatable hinge 106 and includes a hole that is aligned with the holes in the first pair of arms.
- a first pin 128 that passes through the three aligned holes forms a first hinge pivot axis that connects the rotatable hinge 106 to the hook 102 .
- FIG. 1B also reveals that the gated loop 104 includes a protuberance 130 that protrudes from the spine 108 and fits within the space between a second pair of the parallel arms of the rotatable hinge 106 and includes a hole that is aligned with the holes in the second pair of arms.
- a second pin 132 that passes through the three aligned holes forms a second hinge pivot axis that connects the rotatable hinge 106 to the gated loop 104 .
- FIGS. 3A-3B show two exploded isometric views of the rotatable hinge 106 .
- the rotatable hinge 106 includes a U-shaped male end 302 formed from the first pair of parallel arms 202 and 204 and a U-shaped female end 304 formed from the second pair of parallel arms 210 and 212 .
- the U-shaped male end 302 has a cylindrical protrusion 306 that fits within a slightly larger diameter cylindrical hole 308 of the U-shaped female end 304 .
- the rotatable hinge 106 includes a threaded bolt 310 that connects the U-shaped male and female ends 302 and 304 along a central axis 218 .
- FIG. 2B shows a cross-sectional view of the fully assembled rotatable hinge 106 shown in FIG. 2A .
- This cross-sectional view shows the cylindrical protrusion 306 of the U-shaped male end 302 inserted in the cylindrical hole 308 of the U-shaped female end 304 .
- FIG. 2B also reveals that the U-shaped male end 302 and the U-shaped female end 304 include cylindrical opens 220 and 222 , respectively, along the central axis 218 .
- the cylindrical opening 220 in the U-shaped male end 302 is threaded to engage the threads of the bolt 310 .
- the cylindrical opening 222 is unthreaded and has a larger diameter than the thread diameter of the bolt 310 .
- the head 224 of the bolt 310 fits within a cylindrical recess 226 of the U-shaped female end 304 . Because the opening 222 is not threaded and has a larger diameter than the threads of the bolt 310 , the U-shaped male and female ends 302 and 304 may be freely rotated about the central axis 218 as indicated by double-headed directional arrow 226 in FIG. 2A .
- FIG. 1C shows a magnified view of the foot 134 attached to the tip 138 of the hook 102 by a pin 140 .
- FIG. 1D shows a different isometric view of the foot 134 detached from the tip 138 of the hook 102 .
- the foot 134 includes an opening 142 between to two substantially parallel panels 144 and 146 that are spaced apart to receive the tip 138 of the hook 102 .
- the panels 144 and 146 include aligned holes 148 and 150 . As shown in FIG.
- the pin 140 passes through a hole in the tip 138 of the hook 102 and the holes 144 and 146 of the foot 134 .
- the foot 134 includes a flange 152 that may be slightly larger or about the same width as the opening 154 between parallel wire sections of the wire gate 120 (shown in FIG. 1B ) that engages the parallel wires of the wire gate 120 when the foot 134 is inserted into the wire gate 120 and holds the hook and gated-loop system 100 in a folded configuration.
- the foot 134 includes recesses 156 and 158 that receive the parallel wires of the wire gate 120 when the foot 134 is inserted into the wire gate 120 , as shown in FIGS. 1A-1B .
- the flange 152 of the foot 134 may also be configured to engage the tip of the large hook 110 of the gated loop 104 to hold the hook and gated-loop system 100 in the folded configuration.
- the hook and gated-loop system 100 may be switched to an unfolded configuration by applying a force that disengages the foot 134 from the opening 140 in the wire gate 120 .
- FIGS. 4A-4B show the hook and gated-loop system 100 in an unfolded configuration.
- the hook 102 may be placed on a surface such that the gated loop 104 is suspended below the surface.
- Dot-dashed line 402 in FIG. 4B represents the first hinge pivot axis between the rotatable hinge 106 and the hook 102 .
- Dot-dashed line 404 in FIG. 4A represents the second hinge pivot axis between the rotatable hinge 106 and the protuberance 130 of the gated loop 104 .
- Dot-dashed line 218 represents the central pivot axis of the rotatable hinge 106 described above and is orthogonal to the first and second pivot axes.
- the hook 102 may be rotated about the first pivot axis 402 as represented by double-headed directional arrow 406 .
- the gated loop 104 may be rotated about the second pivot axis 404 as represented by double-headed directional arrow 408 .
- the hook 102 and grated loop 104 may be rotated with respect to each about the central pivot axis 218 as represented by double-headed directional arrows 410 and 412 .
- Rotation about the central pivot axis 218 is orthogonal to rotations about the first and second pivot axes 402 and 404 .
- the hook and gated-loop system 100 has three pivot axes of rotation when the hook and gated-loop system 100 is in the unfolded configuration.
- the three pivot axes 402 , 404 , and 218 enable the hook 102 and gated loop 104 to be rotated with respect to one another in three-dimensional space, as represented by directional arrows 406 , 408 , 410 , and 412 .
- the hook 102 and gated loop 104 may be made of plastic, aluminum, or metal.
- the U-shaped male and female ends 302 and 304 of the rotatable hinge 106 may be made of plastic.
- the pins 128 , 132 and 140 may be made of metal, aluminum, or plastic.
- FIGS. 4A-4B also show the hook and gated-loop system 100 in a useful orientation.
- the foot 134 of the hook 102 may be place against a surface or the hook 102 may be hung from an object, such a tree branch, a bar, or handle, and the gated loop 104 hangs down from the hook 102 and is used to attach an item.
- the handle of bag may inserted into the gate loop 14 and the hook 102 hung from the handle of another bag or piece of luggage.
- the foot 134 may be composed of a material that creates friction, such as soft rubber or a textured plastic, in order to prevent the hook 102 from slipping off of a surface or an object.
- the foot 134 may be placed against an uneven surface whereby the foot 134 prevents the hook 102 from sliding off the surface even when the surface is smooth, inclined, or wet.
- the foot 134 also forms a secondary hook that is directed inward toward the center of the hook 102 to prevent the hook 102 from slipping off a bar or an object.
- FIGS. 5A-5B show different isometric views of a hook and gated-loop system 500 in a folded configuration.
- the hook and gated-loop system 500 includes a hook 502 , a gated loop 504 , and the rotatable hinge 106 that connects the hook 502 to the gated-loop 504 as described above.
- the hook 502 and gated loop 504 are similar to the hook 102 and gated loop 104 described above except the large hook 506 portion of the gated loop 504 includes a recess 508 and a foot attached to the tip of the hook 502 includes a bracket 510 that holds an oval-shaped plug 512 that fits within the recess 508 when hook and gated-loop system 500 is in the folded configuration.
- the bracket 510 may be made of plastic and attached to the hook 502 with glue or a rivet.
- the plug 512 may be composed of rubber or a flexible textured plastic that prides friction and prevents the hook 502 from slipping as described above.
- FIGS. 6A-6D show different views of a hook and gated-loop system 600 in folded and unfolded configurations.
- the hook and gated-loop system 600 includes a C-shaped hook 602 , a C-shaped gated loop 604 , and a rotatable hinge 606 that connects the hook 602 to the gated loop 604 .
- the gated loop 604 includes a wire gate 608 .
- the rotatable hinge 606 is curved to wrap around the outer surface of the gated loop 604 . As shown in FIG.
- the rotatable hinge 606 allows the hook and gated-loop system 600 to be unfolded and rotated about three different pivot axes as described above with reference to FIGS. 4A-4B .
- a foot 610 is attached to the tip of the hook 602 and is configured to pinch the sides of the gated loop 604 and hold the hook and gated-loop system 600 in the folded configuration.
- FIGS. 7A-7D show different views of a hook and gated-loop system 700 in folded and unfolded configurations.
- the hook and gated-loop system 700 includes a hook 702 , a gated loop 704 , and a rotatable hinge 706 that connects the hook 702 to the gated loop 704 .
- the gated loop 704 includes a wire gate 708 .
- the rotatable hinge 706 is composed of a pin 710 that connects the hook 702 to the gated loop 704 .
- the pin 710 creates a pivot axis 712 that enables the hook 702 and gated loop 704 to rotate with respect to one another as represent by directional arrow 714 .
- the rotatable hinge 706 also includes a rotation joint 716 located within the base of the hook 702 that enables the hook 702 and gated loop 704 to be rotated about a central pivot axis 718 as represented by directional arrow 720 .
- the hook 702 includes a foot 722 fits within a recess 724 of the gated loop 704 and maintains the folded configuration shown in FIGS. 7A-7C .
- the foot 722 may be composed rubber or a textured plastic to create friction with a surface.
- FIGS. 8A-8D show different views of a hook and gated-loop system 800 in folded and unfolded configurations.
- the hook and gated-loop system 800 includes a hook 802 , a gated loop 804 , and a cable 806 that connects the hook 802 to the gated loop 804 .
- the gated loop 804 includes a wire gate 808 that is embedded within one end of the gated loop 804 .
- the hook and gated-loop system 800 are in a folded configuration with the hook 802 and gated loop 804 side by side.
- the cable 806 may be composed of flexible plastic or rubber or the cable 806 may be a chain, a rope, or another suitable flexible material. As shown in FIG.
- the hook 802 and gated loop 804 include apertures 810 and 812 , respectively, that when placed in the folded configuration shown in FIGS. 8A-8C , form a single aperture 814 .
- the tip of the hook 802 is covered with a rubber sleeve 816 that serves as a foot to prevent the hook 802 from slipping when the tip of the hook is placed on a surface.
- FIG. 9A shows a flexible double hook system 900 .
- the double hook system 900 includes a first hook 902 , a second hook 904 , and a flexible curved joint 906 that connects the first hook 902 to the second hook 904 .
- the joint 906 encases bases 908 and 910 of the first and second hooks 902 and 904 , respectively.
- the flexible curved joint 906 is formed so that the natural configuration of the double hook system 900 is the first and second hooks 902 and 904 are touching or in contact to form a closed loop, as shown in FIG. 9A , when the double hook system 900 is not in use.
- FIG. 9A shows a flexible double hook system 900 .
- double-headed arrow 912 represents applying a force to the first and second hooks 902 and 904 that stretches the joint 906 when the hooks 902 and 904 are pulled apart.
- the flexible curved joint 906 maintains tension and the double hook system 900 may be used to connect at least two items together.
- the hooks 902 and 904 may be composed of plastic, aluminum, or a metal, and the flexible curved joint 906 may be composed of rubber.
- FIG. 10 shows a flexible double hook system 1000 .
- the double hook system 1000 includes the first and second hooks 902 and 904 embedded within a flexible rubber coating 1002 that includes a space 1004 between the bases 908 and 910 of the first hook 902 to the second hook 904 .
- the double hook system 1000 may be operated in the same manner as the double hook system 900 .
- FIGS. 11A-11B show a double hook system 1100 composed of a first hook 1102 with a ball 1104 located at one end and a hook 1106 with a socket 1108 located at one end.
- the socket 1108 is configured so that the ball 1104 fits within the socket 1108 and is partially enclosed by the socket 1108 , which forms a ball-and-socket joint 1110 that connects the first and second hooks 1102 and 1106 together and enables the first hook 1102 and the second hook 1106 to freely rotated with respect to one another and be used to connect at least two items together.
- the first and second hooks 1102 and 1106 may be made or plastic, aluminum, or metal.
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Portable, compact hanging systems that enable a person to hang items from a wide variety of different objects and surfaces in order to free their hands for other activities are described. The hanging systems include hook and gated-loops systems composed of a hook connected to a gated loop by way of a rotatable hinge that provides multiple degrees of freedom. Hanging systems also include double hook systems that are connected by flexible joints for convenient storage and expansion into unfolded configurations when in use.
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- This application is a divisional of application Ser. No. 15/093,446, filed Apr. 7, 2016, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/144,038, filed Apr. 7, 2015, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/204,898, filed Aug. 13, 2015.
- People often find themselves in situations where their hands are busy and, as a result, they are not able to hold certain items. For example, diaper-changing typically takes two hands as well as a diaper bag to hold wipes and clean diapers. Even when there is a changing table, there may not be enough space available for the diaper bag and it may not be desirable to place the diaper bag on the floor. Another situation may occur when a person is traveling and would like to temporarily connect one piece of luggage to another, to a luggage cart, or to another surface, all while holding travel documents or walking through an airport or train station. Another situation may occur when a person is hiking and would like to temporarily hang a bag or another item on a tree limb or rock ledge while resting.
- This disclosure is directed to portable, compact hanging systems that enable items to be hung from a wide variety of different objects and surfaces. The hanging systems include hook and gated-loops systems composed of a hook connected to a gated loop by way of a rotatable hinge that allows the hook and gated-loops systems to be stored in a compact folded configuration and easily unfolded for use. Hanging systems also include double hook systems that are connected by flexible joints that enable the double hook systems to be conveniently stored when not is use and expanded into unfolded configurations when in use.
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FIGS. 1A-1B show different views of a hook and gated-loop system in a folded configuration. -
FIG. 1C shows a foot attached to a tip of a hook. -
FIG. 1D shows a perspective view of a foot. -
FIG. 2A shows an isometric view of a rotatable hinge. -
FIG. 2B shows a cross-sectional view of a rotatable hinge. -
FIGS. 3A-3B show exploded isometric views of a rotatable hinge. -
FIGS. 4A-4B show a hook and gated-loop system in an unfolded configuration. -
FIGS. 5A-5B show isometric views of a hook and gated-loop system in a folded configuration. -
FIGS. 6A-6D show views of a hook and gated-loop system in folded and unfolded configurations. -
FIGS. 7A-7D show views of a hook and gated-loop system in folded and unfolded configurations. -
FIGS. 8A-8D show views of a hook and gated-loop system in folded and unfolded configurations. -
FIGS. 9A-9B show a flexible double hook system. -
FIG. 10 shows a flexible double hook system embedded in a flexible coating. -
FIGS. 11A-11B show a flexible double hook system with a ball-and-socket joint. -
FIGS. 1A-1B show different views of a hook and gated-loop system 100 in a folded configuration. The hook and gated-loop system 100 includes ahook 102, agated loop 104, and arotatable hinge 106 that connects thehook 102 to the gated-loop 104. In this embodiment, the gated-loop 104 is an oblong-shaped open ring configured with astraight spline 108 and an arc-shaped or curvedlarge hook 110 opposite an arc-shaped or curvedsmall hook 112, thelarge hook 110 having a larger radius of curvature than the radius of curvature of thesmall hook 112. Thehook 102 is curved so that when the hook and gated-loop system 100 is in the folded configuration, as shown inFIGS. 1A-1B , the curved outer surface of thelarge hook 110 fits adjacent to a curved inner surface of thehook 102, and thehook 102 and gated loop 14 are in a planar folded configuration for easy storage. The tip of thesmall hook 112 includes twoparallel holes large hook 110 includes aflange 118. Thegated loop 104 is closed with awire gate 120 formed from a bent wire with one end of thewire gate 120 inserted into thehole 114 and the other end of thewire gate 120 inserted into thehole 116 on the opposite side of thesmall hook 112. InFIGS. 1A-1B , thewire gate 120 is closed with aportion 122 of thewire gate 120 resting against theflange 118. When pressure is applied to thewire gate 120 as indicated bydirectional arrow 124, thewire gate 120 opens creating a twisting tension in thewire gate 120. When thepressure 124 is removed, the tension is released by snapping thewire gate 120 back into the closed position. -
FIG. 2A shows an isometric view of therotatable hinge 106 separate from thehook 102 and thegated loop 104. Therotatable hinge 106 includes a first pair ofparallel arms holes parallel arm holes FIG. 1B , thebase 126 of thehook 102 fits within the space between a first pair of the parallel arms of therotatable hinge 106 and includes a hole that is aligned with the holes in the first pair of arms. Afirst pin 128 that passes through the three aligned holes forms a first hinge pivot axis that connects therotatable hinge 106 to thehook 102.FIG. 1B also reveals that thegated loop 104 includes aprotuberance 130 that protrudes from thespine 108 and fits within the space between a second pair of the parallel arms of therotatable hinge 106 and includes a hole that is aligned with the holes in the second pair of arms. Asecond pin 132 that passes through the three aligned holes forms a second hinge pivot axis that connects therotatable hinge 106 to thegated loop 104. -
FIGS. 3A-3B show two exploded isometric views of therotatable hinge 106. Therotatable hinge 106 includes a U-shapedmale end 302 formed from the first pair ofparallel arms female end 304 formed from the second pair ofparallel arms male end 302 has acylindrical protrusion 306 that fits within a slightly larger diametercylindrical hole 308 of the U-shapedfemale end 304. Therotatable hinge 106 includes a threadedbolt 310 that connects the U-shaped male and female ends 302 and 304 along acentral axis 218. -
FIG. 2B shows a cross-sectional view of the fully assembledrotatable hinge 106 shown inFIG. 2A . This cross-sectional view shows thecylindrical protrusion 306 of the U-shapedmale end 302 inserted in thecylindrical hole 308 of the U-shapedfemale end 304.FIG. 2B also reveals that the U-shapedmale end 302 and the U-shapedfemale end 304 includecylindrical opens central axis 218. Thecylindrical opening 220 in the U-shapedmale end 302 is threaded to engage the threads of thebolt 310. Thecylindrical opening 222 is unthreaded and has a larger diameter than the thread diameter of thebolt 310. In this example, when thebolt 310 is screwed into the threadedopening 220 of the U-shapedmale end 302, thehead 224 of thebolt 310 fits within acylindrical recess 226 of the U-shapedfemale end 304. Because theopening 222 is not threaded and has a larger diameter than the threads of thebolt 310, the U-shaped male and female ends 302 and 304 may be freely rotated about thecentral axis 218 as indicated by double-headeddirectional arrow 226 inFIG. 2A . - Returning to
FIGS. 1A-1B , the hook and gated-loop system 100 is maintained in the folded configuration by afoot 134.FIG. 1C shows a magnified view of thefoot 134 attached to thetip 138 of thehook 102 by apin 140.FIG. 1D shows a different isometric view of thefoot 134 detached from thetip 138 of thehook 102. Thefoot 134 includes anopening 142 between to two substantiallyparallel panels tip 138 of thehook 102. Thepanels holes FIG. 1C , thepin 140 passes through a hole in thetip 138 of thehook 102 and theholes foot 134. Thefoot 134 includes aflange 152 that may be slightly larger or about the same width as theopening 154 between parallel wire sections of the wire gate 120 (shown inFIG. 1B ) that engages the parallel wires of thewire gate 120 when thefoot 134 is inserted into thewire gate 120 and holds the hook and gated-loop system 100 in a folded configuration. InFIG. 1C , thefoot 134 includesrecesses wire gate 120 when thefoot 134 is inserted into thewire gate 120, as shown inFIGS. 1A-1B . Theflange 152 of thefoot 134 may also be configured to engage the tip of thelarge hook 110 of thegated loop 104 to hold the hook and gated-loop system 100 in the folded configuration. The hook and gated-loop system 100 may be switched to an unfolded configuration by applying a force that disengages thefoot 134 from theopening 140 in thewire gate 120. -
FIGS. 4A-4B show the hook and gated-loop system 100 in an unfolded configuration. Thehook 102 may be placed on a surface such that thegated loop 104 is suspended below the surface. Dot-dashedline 402 inFIG. 4B represents the first hinge pivot axis between therotatable hinge 106 and thehook 102. Dot-dashedline 404 inFIG. 4A represents the second hinge pivot axis between therotatable hinge 106 and theprotuberance 130 of thegated loop 104. Dot-dashedline 218 represents the central pivot axis of therotatable hinge 106 described above and is orthogonal to the first and second pivot axes. Thehook 102 may be rotated about thefirst pivot axis 402 as represented by double-headeddirectional arrow 406. Thegated loop 104 may be rotated about thesecond pivot axis 404 as represented by double-headeddirectional arrow 408. Thehook 102 andgrated loop 104 may be rotated with respect to each about thecentral pivot axis 218 as represented by double-headeddirectional arrows central pivot axis 218 is orthogonal to rotations about the first and second pivot axes 402 and 404. In other words, the hook and gated-loop system 100 has three pivot axes of rotation when the hook and gated-loop system 100 is in the unfolded configuration. The threepivot axes hook 102 andgated loop 104 to be rotated with respect to one another in three-dimensional space, as represented bydirectional arrows - The
hook 102 andgated loop 104 may be made of plastic, aluminum, or metal. The U-shaped male and female ends 302 and 304 of therotatable hinge 106 may be made of plastic. Thepins -
FIGS. 4A-4B also show the hook and gated-loop system 100 in a useful orientation. Thefoot 134 of thehook 102 may be place against a surface or thehook 102 may be hung from an object, such a tree branch, a bar, or handle, and thegated loop 104 hangs down from thehook 102 and is used to attach an item. For example, the handle of bag may inserted into the gate loop 14 and thehook 102 hung from the handle of another bag or piece of luggage. Thefoot 134 may be composed of a material that creates friction, such as soft rubber or a textured plastic, in order to prevent thehook 102 from slipping off of a surface or an object. For example, thefoot 134 may be placed against an uneven surface whereby thefoot 134 prevents thehook 102 from sliding off the surface even when the surface is smooth, inclined, or wet. Thefoot 134 also forms a secondary hook that is directed inward toward the center of thehook 102 to prevent thehook 102 from slipping off a bar or an object. -
FIGS. 5A-5B show different isometric views of a hook and gated-loop system 500 in a folded configuration. The hook and gated-loop system 500 includes ahook 502, agated loop 504, and therotatable hinge 106 that connects thehook 502 to the gated-loop 504 as described above. Thehook 502 andgated loop 504 are similar to thehook 102 andgated loop 104 described above except thelarge hook 506 portion of thegated loop 504 includes arecess 508 and a foot attached to the tip of thehook 502 includes abracket 510 that holds an oval-shapedplug 512 that fits within therecess 508 when hook and gated-loop system 500 is in the folded configuration. Thebracket 510 may be made of plastic and attached to thehook 502 with glue or a rivet. Theplug 512 may be composed of rubber or a flexible textured plastic that prides friction and prevents thehook 502 from slipping as described above. -
FIGS. 6A-6D show different views of a hook and gated-loop system 600 in folded and unfolded configurations. The hook and gated-loop system 600 includes a C-shapedhook 602, a C-shapedgated loop 604, and arotatable hinge 606 that connects thehook 602 to thegated loop 604. Thegated loop 604 includes awire gate 608. As shown inFIG. 6A and 6C , therotatable hinge 606 is curved to wrap around the outer surface of thegated loop 604. As shown inFIG. 6D , therotatable hinge 606 allows the hook and gated-loop system 600 to be unfolded and rotated about three different pivot axes as described above with reference toFIGS. 4A-4B . Afoot 610 is attached to the tip of thehook 602 and is configured to pinch the sides of thegated loop 604 and hold the hook and gated-loop system 600 in the folded configuration. -
FIGS. 7A-7D show different views of a hook and gated-loop system 700 in folded and unfolded configurations. The hook and gated-loop system 700 includes ahook 702, agated loop 704, and arotatable hinge 706 that connects thehook 702 to thegated loop 704. Thegated loop 704 includes awire gate 708. As shown inFIG. 7D , therotatable hinge 706 is composed of apin 710 that connects thehook 702 to thegated loop 704. Thepin 710 creates apivot axis 712 that enables thehook 702 andgated loop 704 to rotate with respect to one another as represent bydirectional arrow 714. Therotatable hinge 706 also includes a rotation joint 716 located within the base of thehook 702 that enables thehook 702 andgated loop 704 to be rotated about acentral pivot axis 718 as represented bydirectional arrow 720. Thehook 702 includes afoot 722 fits within arecess 724 of thegated loop 704 and maintains the folded configuration shown inFIGS. 7A-7C . Thefoot 722 may be composed rubber or a textured plastic to create friction with a surface. -
FIGS. 8A-8D show different views of a hook and gated-loop system 800 in folded and unfolded configurations. The hook and gated-loop system 800 includes ahook 802, agated loop 804, and acable 806 that connects thehook 802 to thegated loop 804. Thegated loop 804 includes awire gate 808 that is embedded within one end of thegated loop 804. As shown inFIGS. 8A-8C , the hook and gated-loop system 800 are in a folded configuration with thehook 802 andgated loop 804 side by side. Thecable 806 may be composed of flexible plastic or rubber or thecable 806 may be a chain, a rope, or another suitable flexible material. As shown inFIG. 8D , thehook 802 andgated loop 804 includeapertures FIGS. 8A-8C , form asingle aperture 814. The tip of thehook 802 is covered with arubber sleeve 816 that serves as a foot to prevent thehook 802 from slipping when the tip of the hook is placed on a surface. -
FIG. 9A shows a flexibledouble hook system 900. Thedouble hook system 900 includes afirst hook 902, asecond hook 904, and a flexible curved joint 906 that connects thefirst hook 902 to thesecond hook 904. As shown inFIG. 9A , the joint 906 encasesbases second hooks double hook system 900 is the first andsecond hooks FIG. 9A , when thedouble hook system 900 is not in use. InFIG. 9B , double-headedarrow 912 represents applying a force to the first andsecond hooks hooks double hook system 900 may be used to connect at least two items together. Thehooks -
FIG. 10 shows a flexibledouble hook system 1000. Thedouble hook system 1000 includes the first andsecond hooks flexible rubber coating 1002 that includes aspace 1004 between thebases first hook 902 to thesecond hook 904. Thedouble hook system 1000 may be operated in the same manner as thedouble hook system 900. -
FIGS. 11A-11B show a double hook system 1100 composed of afirst hook 1102 with aball 1104 located at one end and ahook 1106 with asocket 1108 located at one end. Thesocket 1108 is configured so that theball 1104 fits within thesocket 1108 and is partially enclosed by thesocket 1108, which forms a ball-and-socket joint 1110 that connects the first andsecond hooks first hook 1102 and thesecond hook 1106 to freely rotated with respect to one another and be used to connect at least two items together. The first andsecond hooks - It is appreciated that the previous description of the disclosed embodiments is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the present disclosure. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.
Claims (5)
1. A hanging system comprising:
a hook;
a gated loop having a wire gate embedded within the gated loop, the hook and gated loop having the same shape; and
a cable connecting the base of the hook to the gated loop.
2. A hanging system comprising:
a first hook;
a second hook; and
a flexible joint that connects the first hook to the second hook.
3. The handing system of claim 9, wherein the flexible joint further comprising a flexible curved rubber joint that encases a base of the first hook and encases a base of the second hook and is curved to bring the first and second hooks into contact when the hanging system is not in use.
4. The hanging system of claim 9, wherein the flexible joint further comprising a flexible rubber coating, the first and second hooks embedded within the flexible rubber coating and the flexible rubber coating includes a space between a base of the first hook and a base of the second hook and is curved to bring the first and second hooks into contact when the hanging system is not in use.
5. The hanging system of claim 9, wherein the flexible joint further comprises a ball located at the base of the first hook, a socket located at the base of the second hook, the socket configured so that the ball fits within the socket to form a ball-and-socket joint.
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