IP Library Granted Patent US 9,486,082
Granted Patent B2
US 9,486,082 · App. 14/225,607 · Granted Nov 8, 2016

Hanger apparatus and method of hanging

Inventors: Anthony J. Warncke (Archbold, OH); Joel D. Alberda (Leo, IN)
Assignee: Sauder Manufacturing Co.
A47C9/06F16M13/02Y10T29/49826
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Patent No.
US 9,486,082
App. No.
14/225,607
Granted
Nov 8, 2016
Kind
B2
Abstract

A hanger apparatus ( 10 ) comprises an anchor ( 12 ), hook ( 14 ), fastener ( 16 ), second fastener ( 18 ), exterior casing or shell ( 20 ) and secondary fastener ( 22 ). The anchor ( 12 ) is attached to a vertical structure such as a wall by a series of the second fasteners ( 18 ). The anchor ( 12 ) includes an opening through which the first fastener ( 16 ) is disposed to securely attach the hanger ( 10 ) to a structural member, such as a wall. The hook ( 14 ) can be firmly attached to the shell ( 20 ) through the secondary fastener ( 22 ).

Claims (28)

1. A chair hanger apparatus for selectively hanging a folding chair on a structural vertical support member, said apparatus comprising:

at least one anchor adapted to be secured to a structural vertical support member;

a forwardly and inwardly extending member having an upper surface and having first and second distal ends and an upwardly extending portion intermediate between said first and second distal ends wherein said forwardly and inwardly extending member is adapted to engage a cross rail of a folding chair to be hung thereon;

a mounting bracket connected to said forwardly and inwardly extending member wherein said mounting bracket has a hook adapted to selectively mate with a top edge of said anchor; and

a fastener adapted to extend through said forwardly and inwardly extending member and the anchor so as to impede relative vertical motion therebetween.

2. A chair hanger according to claim 1 wherein said structural vertical support member comprises a wall.

3. A chair hanger according to claim 1 wherein said mounting bracket is disposed between said forwardly and inwardly extending member and said structural vertical support member.

4. A chair hanger according to claim 1 wherein said forwardly and inwardly extending member comprises a formed exterior shell.

5. A chair hanger according to claim 3 wherein said upper surface of said forwardly and inwardly extending member extends from said first distal end to said second distal end a distance greater than the length of the cross rail of said folding chair hung thereon.

6. A chair hanger according to claim 5 wherein said cross rail of said folding chair hung thereon is supported by said upper surface of said forwardly and inwardly extending member.

7. A chair hanger according to claim 3 wherein said upwardly extending portion of said forwardly and inwardly extending member is adapted to impede relative horizontal motion of said cross rail of said folding chair hung thereon.

8. A chair hanger apparatus for selectively hanging a folding chair on a structural vertical support member, said apparatus comprising:

a forwardly and inwardly extending member, said extending member comprising an upper surface and

first and second distal ends of the upper surface extending laterally of the forwardly and inwardly extending member;

an upwardly extending portion intermediate said first and said second distal ends; and

means for directly or indirectly connecting said forwardly and inwardly extending member to a structural vertical support member;

wherein said forwardly and inwardly extending member is adapted to receive a cross rail of a folding chair to be hung thereon between the upwardly extending portion and the structural vertical support member.

9. A chair hanger according to claim 8 wherein said forwardly and inwardly extending member comprises a formed exterior shell.

10. A chair hanger in accordance with claim 8 wherein said upper surface of said forwardly and inwardly extending member extends from said first distal end to said second distal end a distance greater than the length of the cross rail of said folding chair hung thereon.

11. A chair hanger according to claim 10 wherein said cross rail of said folding chair hung thereon is supported by said upper surface of said forwardly and inwardly extending member.

12. A chair hanger according to claim 8 wherein said upwardly extending portion of said forwardly and inwardly extending member is adapted to impede relative horizontal motion of said cross rail of said folding chair hung thereon.

13. A chair hanger apparatus for selectively hanging a folding chair on a structural vertical support member, said apparatus comprising:

at least one anchor adapted to be secured to said structural vertical support member;

an extending member adapted to engage a folding chair to be hung thereon;

a mounting bracket connected to said extending member, wherein said mounting bracket has a hook adapted to selectively mate with a top edge of said anchor; and

a fastener adapted to secure said extending member to the anchor.

14. A chair hanger in accordance with claim 13 wherein said support member comprises a wall.

15. A chair hanger according to claim 13 wherein said mounting bracket is disposed between said extending member and said wall.

Assignments (4)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST RECORDED AT REEL 052159, FRAME 0208 Recorded Sep 13, 2024
From: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
To: SAUDER WOODWORKING CO.; SAUDER MANUFACTURING CO.
Reel/Frame 068967/0728 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 12, 2024
From: SAUDER WOODWORKING CO.; SAUDER MANUFACTURING CO.
To: WHITE OAK COMMERCIAL FINANCE, LLC, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 068565/0887 →
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Mar 12, 2020
From: SAUDER WOODWORKING CO.; SAUDER MANUFACTURING CO.
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
Reel/Frame 052159/0208 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 25, 2015
From: WARNCKE, ANTHONY J.; ALBERDA, JOEL D.
To: SAUDER MANUFACTURING CO.
Reel/Frame 035250/0741 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 61806445 · Mar 29, 2013
Related Publication 20140291460A1 · Oct 2, 2014