Collapsible hook
First Claim
1. A hook comprising:
- a base;
an arm pivotally mounted to the base;
a releasable connecting means for releasably connecting the arm to the base to maintain the arm in a load bearing position, the releasable connecting means releasable to permit the arm to move towards a load releasing position when a load having a weight in excess of a predetermined weight is applied to the arm; and
effort imparting means mounted to the arm for returning the arm to the load bearing position after the load has been released.
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Abstract
Described is a hook for hanging articles, such as garments, which is capable of holding the weight of a typical garment while permitting the release of heavier objects. The hook has a base, an arm pivotally mounted to the base, a releasable connecting means for releasably connecting the arm to the base to maintain the arm in a load bearing position, the releasable connecting means (e.g. magnetic means) releasable to permit the arm to move towards a load releasing position when a load having a weight in excess of a predetermined weight is applied to the arm; and effort imparting means (e.g. a weight) mounted to the arm for returning the arm to the load bearing position after the load has been released. Such hooks are particularly useful in schools to reduce the possibility of children being hung from hooks.
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20 Claims
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1. A hook comprising:
- a base;
an arm pivotally mounted to the base;
a releasable connecting means for releasably connecting the arm to the base to maintain the arm in a load bearing position, the releasable connecting means releasable to permit the arm to move towards a load releasing position when a load having a weight in excess of a predetermined weight is applied to the arm; and
effort imparting means mounted to the arm for returning the arm to the load bearing position after the load has been released. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 18, 19)
- a base;
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9. A hook comprising:
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(a) a base having two spaced-apart outwardly extending brackets;
(b) an arm having a first end and a second end, the arm pivotally mounted to and between the brackets at a pivot position between the first and second ends so that the arm has a load bearing section from the first end to the pivot position and an effort bearing section from the second end to the pivot position, the arm pivotable between a load bearing position and a load releasing position;
(c) a magnet providing a magnetic connection between the base and the effort bearing section of the arm to maintain the arm in the load bearing position, the magnetic connection releasable to permit the arm to move towards the load releasing position when a load having a weight in excess of a predetermined weight is applied to the load bearing section of the arm; and
,(d) a weight pivotally mounted to the effort bearing section of the arm for returning the arm to the load bearing position after the load has been released. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20)
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