Article hanger
First Claim
1. An article hanger, comprising a single monolithic rod having opposed first and second end portions, the rod being shaped to have:
- a headrest support post attachment clip formed of each of the end portions, each of the clips having multiple opposed gripping elements adapted for removably securing each of the end portions to a corresponding support post when attached thereto;
an article support arm extending from each the clips, the arms defining a span therebetween and having a distal portion; and
an article support hook formed from the distal portion of the support arms, the hook joining the distal portions.
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Abstract
The article hanger is formed of a wire or rod and is configured for removable attachment to parallel posts, such as the posts supporting an adjustable height headrest above the seatback of an automobile. Each end of the device includes a multiple element clip attachable about the corresponding headrest support post, with the multiple elements precluding angular deflection of the remainder of the device and firmly attaching it to the posts. An arm extends from each attachment clip, with a spring coil loop formed in each arm to allow the two clips to be deflected for installation and removal. An article support hook is formed medially in the wire or rod, between the two spring coils. The device may be coated with a resilient or nonabrasive material to preclude metal-to-metal contact between the device and the headrest support rods, and/or other metal components.
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18 Claims
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1. An article hanger, comprising a single monolithic rod having opposed first and second end portions, the rod being shaped to have:
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a headrest support post attachment clip formed of each of the end portions, each of the clips having multiple opposed gripping elements adapted for removably securing each of the end portions to a corresponding support post when attached thereto;
an article support arm extending from each the clips, the arms defining a span therebetween and having a distal portion; and
an article support hook formed from the distal portion of the support arms, the hook joining the distal portions. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An article hanger, comprising a single, monolithic rod having opposed first and second end portions, the rod being shaped to have:
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a support post attachment clip formed from each of the end portions;
an article support arm extending from each of the clips, the arms defining a span therebetween;
a spring coil loop formed in each of the arms opposite the clips; and
an article support hook formed in the rod between the loops. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An article hanger, comprising:
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a pair of support post attachment clips formed from wire, each of the clips being adapted for resiliently gripping a post;
a pair of article support arms, the article support arms extending from the clips and defining a span therebetween, each of the arms being formed from wire and having a distal portion formed into a helical spring loop opposite the clip, the spring loops biasing the clips away from each other; and
a hook joining the two spring loops together, the arms offsetting the hook from the clips so that the arms and spring loops form a generally U-shaped structure, the hook forming a bight of the U-shape and opening towards the clips. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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