Hook article
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1. A hook article, comprising:
- a body defining an enclosed interior space, wherein the body comprises;
a frame member;
a gate member comprising;
a first end pivotally hinged to the frame member; and
a second end movable with respect to the frame member allowing access into the interior space; and
a one-piece handle integral with the gate member, wherein the one-piece handle comprises a handle member that protrudes from an innermost peripheral face of the gate member into the interior space to define a gripping portion spaced apart from the gate member that is confined by an opposite inner face of the frame member and facilitates pivotal retraction of the gate member towards the interior space.
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Abstract
A hook article that is constructed and arranged to facilitate attachment between two or more objects includes a fixed frame member and gate member. The gate member includes a first end that is pivotally hinged to the frame member, a second end movable with respect to the frame member to allow access into an interior space and a handle that is integral with the gate member. The position of the handle facilitates the process of and enables a user to easily open and close the gate member with a single hand, while protecting the fingers of the user against jamming. Upon applying pressure to the handle, the gate member pivotally retracts towards an interior space of the hook article.
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1. A hook article, comprising:
a body defining an enclosed interior space, wherein the body comprises; a frame member; a gate member comprising; a first end pivotally hinged to the frame member; and a second end movable with respect to the frame member allowing access into the interior space; and a one-piece handle integral with the gate member, wherein the one-piece handle comprises a handle member that protrudes from an innermost peripheral face of the gate member into the interior space to define a gripping portion spaced apart from the gate member that is confined by an opposite inner face of the frame member and facilitates pivotal retraction of the gate member towards the interior space. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 19)
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11. A hook article capable of being attached to a child carrier, wherein the hook article comprises:
a body defining an enclosed interior space, wherein the body comprises; a frame member; a gate member comprising; a first end pivotally hinged to the frame member; and a second end movable with respect to the frame member allowing access into the interior space; and a handle integral with the gate member and positioned adjacent to the second end, wherein the handle comprises a handle member that protrudes from an innermost peripheral face of the gate member into the interior space that is confined by an opposite inner face of the frame member and is spaced apart from the gate member to define a hole that receives a user'"'"'s finger to facilitate pivotal retraction of the gate member towards the interior space. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A hook article, comprising:
a body defining an enclosed interior space, wherein the body comprises; a frame member; a gate member comprising; a first end pivotally hinged to the frame member; a second end movable with respect to the frame member allowing access into the interior space; and a handle integral with the gate member, wherein the handle comprises a handle member that protrudes from an innermost peripheral face of the gate member into the interior space to define a gripping portion spaced apart from the gate member that is confined by an opposite inner face of the frame member.
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