Patent ID: 8585002
Filing Date: 2013-11-19
Classification: A47G

Abstract:
1. A purse hanger comprising: a) a housing having a bottom surface and a locking cavity, wherein the bottom surface being adapted to rest upon and frictionally engage a flat surface; b) a first link and a second link pivotally linked to each other; c) a connection pin extending from a terminal end of the first link, wherein the connection pin is rotatably attached to the housing around an axis; d) a locking pin extending from a terminal end of the second link; and e) a frictional element in the housing, wherein the frictional element is adapted to frictionally engage with the locking pin to provide a resistance to the rotation of the locking pin, wherein the frictional element comprises a natural rubber, a synthetic rubber or a combination thereof, wherein the housing further comprises a ball and a spring, and wherein the spring urges the ball against the connection pin to provide a resistance to the rotation of the connection pin.