Patent ID: 7882964
Filing Date: 2011-02-08
Classification: A47B,A47F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus, comprising: a latch comprising a base having a face; and a hanger detachably coupled to the latch wherein the hanger extends at an angle that is equal to or less than horizontal; wherein the hanger includes a first end of the hanger that allows an item to be threaded onto the hanger and a second end of the hanger that includes tip that retains the item on the hanger; wherein the first end of the hanger is substantially linear and substantially coplanar with the face of the latch; wherein the hanger comprises a member that extends horizontally and engages the latch to secure the hanger within the latch when the hanger and the latch are coupled; wherein the latch comprises a restraining tab extending upward from the front edge of the base and a load tab extending upward from the rear of the base; said restraining tab being bent to extend horizontally over a portion of the base; wherein the restraining tab engages the member and secures the hanger within the latch when the hanger and the latch are coupled.