Adjustable hanger
United States Patent 3888448
This invention was designed as the solution of a problem in hanging the douche bag to hold the gravity-type fountain syringe or douche bag suspended at the proper height for the correct hydraulic pressure and a gentle even flow. Most doctors recommend hanging the douche bag about thirty inches above the nozzle when in use. This height can be adjusted up or down by use of the adjustable hanger to aid in personal comfort. They also recommend douching in a reclining position in the bathtub. The adjustable hanger eliminates the need for intalling wall hooks as it can be hung from existing appendages such as towel racks, shower stalls, fixtures, curtain rods, etc., and can be adjusted to suspend an object or package at the proper height. The said device is also ideal for use when using strange bath facilities where wall hooks are not provided.
US Patent References:
Attachment for strands, ropes, or cables
Ewins - August 1928 - 1681285
Adjustable suspension device
Casper - June 1935 - 2005334
Friction grip for flexible lines
Husson - April 1951 - 2547469
Safety stop block
Hudkins - January 1959 - 2870506
Hook and cleat combination
Lopez - June 1959 - 2892230
Attachment for strands, ropes, or cables
Ewins - August 1928 - 1681285
Adjustable suspension device
Casper - June 1935 - 2005334
Friction grip for flexible lines
Husson - April 1951 - 2547469
Safety stop block
Hudkins - January 1959 - 2870506
Hook and cleat combination
Lopez - June 1959 - 2892230
Application Number:
05/390954
Publication Date:
06/10/1975
Filing Date:
08/23/1973
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Primary Class:
Other Classes:
24/129R
International Classes:
A61M5/14; F16G11/00; F16G11/00
Field of Search:
24/129,129A,129B 248/321,328 188/65.4
Primary Examiner:
Gelak, Bernard A.
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Kemon, Palmer & Estabrook
Claims:
What I claim is
1. A unitary load suspension device for adjustable positioning along a vertically arranged length of cord or the like comprising:
2. A vertically adjustable load supporting arrangement comprising a length of cord having at one end a hook shaped hanger, at the opposite end an enlarged button or stop member, and a load suspension device as defined by claim 1 positioned between said hook and button with said cord extending through all of the passageways in said suspension device.
1. A unitary load suspension device for adjustable positioning along a vertically arranged length of cord or the like comprising:
2. A vertically adjustable load supporting arrangement comprising a length of cord having at one end a hook shaped hanger, at the opposite end an enlarged button or stop member, and a load suspension device as defined by claim 1 positioned between said hook and button with said cord extending through all of the passageways in said suspension device.
Description:
CROSS REFERENCES
The following prior patents were disclosed in the course of a search: U.S. Pat. Nos. 413,135; 656,431; 1,970,752; 2,547,469; 627,215; 756,641; 2,309,971. You will note that these prior patents show the broad idea is old to adjust a hanger; however, none of them show my specific simple arrangement or use.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF INVENTION
This invention relates to an adjustable hanger. This hanger is a unit composed of four parts: The Line, The Top Hook, The Adjustable Friction Hook and the End Button. The four parts are assembled to form a new and useful device. The function of the device is to suspend an object or package at any determined height between the top hook and the end button. The length and strength of the line and the size of the parts can be tailored to fit many specific applications. The said parts can be fashioned from plastic, metal, wood or similar material. One way to fabricate the plastic parts is to fashion a die and make the parts by injection molding.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 represents the complete adjustable hanger with exception to the line which is broken to conserve space. This drawing shows that the hanger is made up of four parts: the top hook, the line or rope, the adjustable friction hook and the end button. It also shows lettering of parts and points of note.
FIG. 2 is the front view of the friction hook.
FIG. 3 is the back view of same.
FIG. 4 is a cutaway view showing channels for the line. In the accompanying drawing similar reference characters indicate similar parts in each view.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Referring to FIG. 1, top hook H is fastened to the line. Top hook H is made to hook over convenient appendage with line hanging down. Adjustable friction hook can be adjusted to any position of the line and held fast by friction from top hook H to end button G. The adjustable friction hook is comprised of a body with a series of holes or channels running through it. The line is threaded into the adjustable friction hook through hole A, out of hole B, forming a loop I and back in through hole C, back out of hole D, forming another loop J, and back through E and out F where the line falls free down to the end button G. The hook can be adjusted up or down by holding the body of the hook and pulling out on loop J, after which the slack is taken up by pulling from top line K or bottom line L. The adjustable friction hook is held fast by friction at six points plus the friction in the channels. The six points of friction are: A, B, C, D, E, and F. On the cutaway FIG. 4 you can see the line passing through the channels at M and N. The line is only slightly smaller than the channels.
The following prior patents were disclosed in the course of a search: U.S. Pat. Nos. 413,135; 656,431; 1,970,752; 2,547,469; 627,215; 756,641; 2,309,971. You will note that these prior patents show the broad idea is old to adjust a hanger; however, none of them show my specific simple arrangement or use.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF INVENTION
This invention relates to an adjustable hanger. This hanger is a unit composed of four parts: The Line, The Top Hook, The Adjustable Friction Hook and the End Button. The four parts are assembled to form a new and useful device. The function of the device is to suspend an object or package at any determined height between the top hook and the end button. The length and strength of the line and the size of the parts can be tailored to fit many specific applications. The said parts can be fashioned from plastic, metal, wood or similar material. One way to fabricate the plastic parts is to fashion a die and make the parts by injection molding.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 represents the complete adjustable hanger with exception to the line which is broken to conserve space. This drawing shows that the hanger is made up of four parts: the top hook, the line or rope, the adjustable friction hook and the end button. It also shows lettering of parts and points of note.
FIG. 2 is the front view of the friction hook.
FIG. 3 is the back view of same.
FIG. 4 is a cutaway view showing channels for the line. In the accompanying drawing similar reference characters indicate similar parts in each view.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Referring to FIG. 1, top hook H is fastened to the line. Top hook H is made to hook over convenient appendage with line hanging down. Adjustable friction hook can be adjusted to any position of the line and held fast by friction from top hook H to end button G. The adjustable friction hook is comprised of a body with a series of holes or channels running through it. The line is threaded into the adjustable friction hook through hole A, out of hole B, forming a loop I and back in through hole C, back out of hole D, forming another loop J, and back through E and out F where the line falls free down to the end button G. The hook can be adjusted up or down by holding the body of the hook and pulling out on loop J, after which the slack is taken up by pulling from top line K or bottom line L. The adjustable friction hook is held fast by friction at six points plus the friction in the channels. The six points of friction are: A, B, C, D, E, and F. On the cutaway FIG. 4 you can see the line passing through the channels at M and N. The line is only slightly smaller than the channels.