Patent ID: 8480045
Filing Date: 2013-07-09
Classification: F16B

Abstract:
1. A suction cup comprising: a cup portion being generally concave-convex in shape having a concave inner surface for engagement with and affixation to a receiving surface, and a convex outer surface facing opposite to the inner surface; a generally cylindrical neck being integral with and extending outwardly from the cup portion outer surface, the neck being formed of a pair of legs separated by a slot opening to an exposed end of the neck, the neck having a transverse bore passing through the legs along an axis that intersects the slot; and a hook, the hook comprised of a curved portion, a straight portion extending from the curved portion and a cross member attached to the straight portion, the hook positioned so that at least part of the straight portion is within the slot of the suction cup and at least part of the cross member is within the bore.