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US 8,770,533 · App. 12/592,412 · Granted Jul 8, 2014

Adjustable, retractable ceiling and wall hanging system

Inventors: James Arthur Hand (Lee's Summit, MO); Sheryl Elaine Hand (Lee's Summit, MO)
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Patent No.
US 8,770,533
App. No.
12/592,412
Granted
Jul 8, 2014
Kind
B2
Abstract

An, adjustable, retractable hanging system that enables hangers to be easily attached, moved, and removed from a ceiling or wall rail. The hanger, which houses a spring-loaded reel and a retractable cable, is backed with a pressure-clip or in an alternate embodiment, a raised platform. The hanger affixes to a ceiling or wall rail by means of a pole and cup assembly. Once attached to a ceiling or wall, the retractable cable within the hanger extends to receive the object to be hung. The cable is reached by means of a hook that is affixed to the pole and cup assembly and is lowered to within arm's reach. An adjustable cable-stop, which is also attached to the cable, allows individuals the ability to adjust the suspending height of the object to be hung.

Claims (40)

1. A hanging system comprising:

a pole;

a hanger that houses a spring-loaded reel and a retractable cable and the retractable cable having an inner end connected to the spring-loaded reel and an outer end extended outside of a hole in the hanger;

a cup, attached on one end of said pole, that holds said hanger, and the cup having a notch in the side configured for the retractable cable to extend through the notch and pass outside of the cup;

an adjustable cable stop and a clip that are juxtaposed and attached to the outer end of the retractable cable that is located outside of the hanger; and

an open book, affixed to the surface of said pole and said cup assembly, that is used to grasp, lower, and raise said clip.

2. The hanging system of claim 1 , wherein said hanger has a pressure clip on an exterior housing wall of the hanger and the pressure clip is adapted for attaching, removing, and repositioning the hanger to an inverted T-bar of a suspended ceiling.

3. The hanging system of claim 1 , wherein said hanger has a pressure clip on an exterior housing wall of the hanger and the pressure clip is adapted for attaching, removing, and repositioning the hanger to a wall rail.

4. The hanging system of claim 1 , wherein said hanger has a raised platform on an exterior housing wall of the hanger and the raised platform is adapted for attaching, removing, and repositioning the hanger to a ceiling surface.

5. The hanging system of claim 1 , wherein said hanger has a raised platform on an exterior housing wall of the hanger and the raised platform is adapted for attaching, removing, and repositioning the hanger to an inverted T-bar of a suspended ceiling.

6. The hanging system of claim 1 , wherein said open hook and said cup are affixed to opposite ends of the pole.

7. A hanging system comprising:

a pole;

a hanger that houses a spring-loaded reel and a retractable cable and said retractable cable having an inner end connected to said spring-loaded reel and an outer end extended outside of a hole in said hanger;

a pressure clip on an exterior housing wall of said hanger and said pressure clip is adapted for attaching, removing, and repositioning the hanger to an inverted T-bar of a suspended ceiling without using a ladder or any elevating device;

a cup, attached on one end of said pole, that holds said hanger, and the cup having a notch in the side configured for the retractable cable to extend through the notch and pass outside of the cup;

an adjustable cable stop and a clip that are juxtaposed and attached to said outer end of said retractable cable that is located outside of said hanger; and

an open hook, affixed to the end of said pole and said cup assembly, that is used to grasp, lower, and raise said clip.

8. A hanging system comprising:

a pole;

a hanger that houses a spring-loaded reel and a retractable cable and said retractable cable having an inner end connected to said spring-loaded reel and an outer end extended outside of a hole in said hanger;

a pressure clip on an exterior housing wall of said hanger and said pressure clip is adapted for attaching, removing, and repositioning the hanger to a wall rail without using a ladder or any elevating device;

a cup, attached on one end of said pole, that holds said hanger, and the cup having a notch in the side configured for the retractable cable to extend through the notch and pass outside of the cup;

an adjustable cable stop and a clip that are juxtaposed and attached to said outer end of said retractable cable that is located outside of said hanger; and

an open book, affixed to the end of said pole and said cup assembly, that is used to grasp, lower, and raise said clip.

9. A hanging system comprising:

a pole;

a hanger that houses a spring-loaded reel and a retractable cable and said retractable cable having an inner end connected to said spring-loaded reel and an outer end extended outside of a hole in said hanger;

a raised platform on an exterior housing wall of said hanger and said raised platform is adapted for attaching, removing, and repositioning the hanger to a ceiling surface without using a ladder or any elevating device;

a cup, attached on one end of said pole, that holds said hanger, and the cup having a notch in the side configured for the retractable cable to extend through the notch and pass outside of the cup;

an adjustable cable stop and a clip that are juxtaposed and attached to said outer end of said retractable cable that is located outside of said hanger;

and

an open hook, affixed to the end of said pole and said cup assembly, that is used to grasp, lower, and raise said clip.

10. A hanging system comprising:

a pole;

a hanger that houses a spring-loaded reel and a retractable cable and said retractable cable having an inner end connected to said spring-loaded reel and an outer end extended outside of a hole in said hanger;

a raised platform on an exterior housing wall of said hanger and said raised platform is adapted for attaching, removing, and repositioning the hanger to an inverted T-bar of a suspended ceiling without using a ladder or any elevating device;

a cup, attached on one end of said pole, that holds said hanger, and the cup having a notch in the side configured for the retractable cable to extend through the notch and pass outside of the cup;

an adjustable cable stop and a clip that are juxtaposed and attached to said outer end of said retractable cable that is located outside of said hanger; and

an open hook, affixed to the end of said pole and said cup assembly, that is used to grasp, lower, and raise said clip.

Continuity (2)
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