Patent ID: 7118082
Filing Date: 2006-10-10
Classification: A47G

Abstract:
1. A retractable hook assembly to mount on a surface, comprising: (a) a bracket member having a front side with a retracting groove, said retracting groove has two sides and has two positioning channels located on both sides of said retracting groove, at least one positioning channel having a top side and a bottom side providing a cam surface, and a back side adapted for mounting on said surface; and (b) an arm having two sides, a front side, a back side, a proximal end and a distal end, said proximal end having two cams on both sides of said arm to engage said positioning channels whereby said cams engage said top side or cam surface of said positioning channels allowing said arm to extend to a maximum of 45° when said arm is in an extended position and said cam engages said bottom side or cam surface when said arm is in a retracted position; wherein said front side of said bracket member is adapted to receive said arm into said retracting groove when in said retracted position thereby concealing said arm.