Utility decorator

• US 4,852,930 A
• Filed: 06/24/1986
• Issued: 08/01/1989
• Est. Priority Date: 06/24/1986
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Utility Decorators, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Lois M. Agee
• Inventors: Agee, Lois M.
• Primary Examiner(s): Cherry, Johnny D.
• Application Number:
  US06/878,053
• Time in Patent Office: 1,134 Days
• Field of Search: 294/137, 294/141-144, 294/146, 294/159, 294/161-163, 294/172, 206/234, 206/349, 206/372-374, 206/457, 211/70.1, 211/70.6, 211/86-89, 211/DIG. 1, 248/309.1, 248/37.3, 248/37.6, 248/309.2, 312/204, 312/DIG. 33, 40/19.5, 40/152.1, 40/913, 223/106-109 A, D 3/18, D 3/20, D 3/21, D 3/105, D 9/341, D 9/347, D11/133, 428/542.2, 428/542.6, 428/913.3
• US Class Current: 294/143
• CPC Class Codes: A47F 5/0807 Display panels, grids or rods used for suspending merchandise or cards supporting articles; Movable brackets therefor with fixed brackets A47F5/0876; packages comprising articles attached to cards B65D73/00; labels G09F
• CPC Class Codes: B25H 3/04 Racks

Abstract

A portable, wall hanging tool holding device comprising an elongated foundation from which stud type tool supports protrude and in which openings are formed where accessories, such as nails, screws, tape rule, pencil, paper, etc. may be stored. Tools, etc. remove and replace easily. A novel handle placement upon the face of the foundation facilitates removal from hanging and transporting an entire load of tools. A unique wall mounting device further streamlines the use of this unusual tool holder, which also has horizontal position supports and will also stand as a rack. Finally, this tool holder is decorated to make it feasible to hang it in a kitchen, den, bedroom or the like. Paint, paper, fabric and artificial flowers with tools and hardware may be odd bedfellows, but they solve a long standing tool access and storage problem for occupants of apartments and other establishments where storage areas are lacking. The Utility Decorator, used in combination with decorator tools, (tools which are themselves decorated), forms a "set" by decor which expands the decorator function to the maximum.

Claims

1. A decorating device of use in a residence room of choice which utilizes at least one hammer and at least one set of pliers as an integral part thereof, said decorating device to function as a decorator and also as a caddy and storage holder,

said decorating device comprising a rigid foundation and decoration means therefor, said decoration means being selected from the group consisting of coverings, coatings, moldings, carvings, attachments, impregnations, burnings and antiqueing, said foundation comprising a plurality of support means for said hammer and said pliers, said support means comprising a decorative aspect relative to said foundation whereby said support means functions decoratively as part of said decorating device, said foundation comprising means for transporting said decorating device and whereby said decorating device functions as a working caddy, said means for transporting said decorating device comprising handle means positioned upon said foundation whereby said decorating device may be removed from a vertical surface, transported and replaced single handedly, said handle means comprising a decorative aspect relative to said foundation whereby said handle means functions decoratively as part of said decorating device.

2. The decorating device of claim 1 comprising said hammer and said pliers, said hammer and said pliers comprising decoration means relative to said foundation whereby said hammer and said pliers function as an integral part of said decorating device, thereby creating an ensemble by decor.

3. The decorating device of claim 2, wherein said foundation, said hammer and said pliers comprise exterior surfaces which have been prepared to receive selected decoration means with regard to motif of choice whereby an ensemble may be created decoratively involving said foundation and said hammer and said pliers to conform with any individual taste, said decorating device to be decoratively finished by intended user if desired.

4. The decorating device of claim 2, said foundation comprising at least one aperture for housing accessories.

5. The decorating device of claim 4, said support means comprising fixed studs protruding from the face of said foundation.

6. The decorating device of claim 5, said foundation comprising a substantially planar structure.

7. A decorating device for the interior use of a residence which utilizes as an integral part thereof, hammers, screwdrivers and pliers and other implements of construction and maintenance,

said decorating device comprising a foundation comprising a substantially planar structure, said foundation comprising a plurality of fixed studs protruding from the front thereof for the purpose of supporting said hammers, screwdrivers and plier and said other implements, said foundation comprising at least one means for housing accessories,

said foundation comprising decorating means whereby said decorating device functions as a decorator,

said foundation comprising a substantially centrally positioned frontally fixed handle to facilitate single handed handling of said decorating device when placing upon or removing from a vertical surface where said decorating device foundation as a decorator and also to single handedly transport said decorating device to a work location where it also functions as a working tool holder,

said foundation comprising means therewith for supporting and spacing said decorating device in a position sufficiently spaced or raised from an adjacent surface to avoid abrasive damage to a wall or furniture from the underside of said foundation.

8. A decorating device for the interior use of a residence which utilizes as an integral part thereof, hammers, screwdrivers and pliers and other implements of construction and maintenance, said decorating device comprising a foundation comprising a substantially planar structure, said foundation comprising a plurality of fixed studs protruding from the front thereof for the purpose of supporting said hammers, screwdrivers and pliers and said other implements, said foundation comprising at least one aperture for housing accessories,

said foundation comprising a substantially centrally positioned frontally fixed handle to facilitate single handed handling of said decorating device when placing upon or removing from a vertical surface where said decorating device functions as a decorator and also to single handedly transport said decorating device to a work location where it also functions as a working tool holder,

said foundation comprising means therewith for supporting and spacing said decorating device in a position sufficiently spaced or raised from an adjacent surface to avoid abrasive damage to a wall or furniture from the underside of said foundation, said foundation comprising decorating means whereby said decorating device functions as a decorator.