Patent Publication Number: US-2022225769-A1

Title: Object hanging system and method

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application. 63/139,577 filed on Jan. 20, 2021 and titled “OBJECT HANGING SYSTEM AND METHOD”, the entirety of which is hereby fully incorporated by reference herein. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     This disclosure relates to hanging objects, such as tools, garden tools, hoses, belts, ties, hats, jewelry, hand bags, scarves, clothing, hand tools, power tools, among countless other objects. More specifically and without limitation, this disclosure relates to an object hanging system and method of use for hanging of objects on a mounting surface. 
     OVERVIEW OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     Hanger and organizer systems are used to mount, store, and/or organize tools, garden tools, hoses, belts, ties, hats, jewelry, hand bags, scarves, clothing, among other objects. One problem with some conventional hanging systems is that they require hangers to be mounted a particular location using one or more screws or nails which necessitate the creation of screw or nail holes in the wall or surface on which the object is hung. To rearrange or adapt the system to hang different objects or hang objects at different positions, additional holes must be created. Frequent rearrangement and/or adaptation can result in numerous unused holes which are unsightly or require significant effort to completely repair. Some hanger and organization systems permit repositioning of objects without creation of new screw or nail holes. However, such systems are generally expensive to manufacture due to the need for more expensive high strength materials (e.g., steel) and/or expensive processes to machine and/or assemble components. Another problem with many hanger and organization systems is that they are considered unsightly for many hanging applications, such as hanging of pictures and decor in the interior of a home. 
     Therefore, for all the reasons stated above, and the reasons stated below, there is a need in the art for an improved object hanging system for connecting hanging objects to a mounting surface that is less expensive to manufacture. 
     Thus, it is a primary object of the disclosure to provide an object hanging system that improves upon the state of the art. 
     Another object of the disclosure is to provide an object hanging system that can be inexpensively manufactured using an extrusion based manufacturing process. 
     Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide an object hanging system that can be inexpensively manufactured from polymer materials. 
     Another object of the disclosure is to provide an object hanging system that allows secure mounting of objects to a supporting surface. 
     Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide an object hanging system that reduces installation time. 
     Another object of the disclosure is to provide an object hanging system that can hold heavy objects. 
     Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide an object hanging system that may be used with various types of hangers. 
     Another object of the disclosure is to provide an object hanging system that can be used on vertical and horizontal mounting surfaces. 
     Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide an object hanging system that is easy to use. 
     Another object of the disclosure is to provide an object hanging system that is intuitive to use. 
     Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide an object hanging system that can be used with practically any hanging object. 
     Another object of the disclosure is to provide an object hanging system that has an aesthetically pleasing appearance. 
     Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide an object hanging system that has a long useful life. 
     Another object of the disclosure is to provide an object hanging system that is strong. 
     Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide an object hanging system that allows repositioning of objects. 
     Another object of the disclosure is to provide an object hanging system that allows repositioning of objects to an infinite number of positions. 
     Yet another object of the disclosure is to provide an object hanging system that allows objects to be repositioned vertically or horizontally. 
     These and other objects, features, or advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the specification, claims and drawings. 
     SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     A system for hanging objects from a mounting surface is presented. In one or more arrangements, the system includes a mounting rail and one or more hanging members configured to attach to the mounting rail and facilitate hanging of objects therefrom. 
     In one or more arrangements, the mounting rail includes a wall attachment member having a front surface and a rear surface extending between an upper end, a lower end, and opposing sides. In one or more arrangements, the mounting rail includes a channel member attached to the upper end of the wall attachment member. In one or more arrangements, the channel member provides a channel having a downward facing open end. The hanging members are configured to be inserted into and held within the channel of the channel member. The hanging members each have a body configured to hang or hold one or more objects. 
     In one or more arrangements, a hanging member has a head portion configured to be inserted into and held within the channel. The hanging member also has a neck portion. When the head portion is held within the channel, the neck portion extends through the open end of the channel and connects the head portion to the body of the hanging member. In some various arrangements, the body of hanging members may be configured to provide various different types of holding and/or hanging members, for holding or hanging various objects, including but not limited to, for example, hooks, loops, loop straps, shelf brackets, storage bins, storage baskets, handle clamps, magnetic landing plates, hose hangers, and/or any other structure for holding and/or hanging of objects. 
     In one or more arrangements, the body of a hanging member is connected to the neck portion by an interconnect that permits the body to be disconnected from the neck portion. In one or more arrangements, the body of a hanging member is connected to the neck portion by a hinged interconnect that permits the body to be rotated relative to the head portion. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The figures show the system described, in accordance with one or more embodiments. 
         FIG. 1  shows an upper front left perspective view of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 2  shows a front view of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 3  shows a right side view of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 4  shows a left side view of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 5  shows a partial front right perspective view of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 6  shows partial front view of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 7  shows a partial front left perspective view of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 8  shows a lower front right perspective view of a mounting rail of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 9  shows an upper rear front right perspective view of a mounting rail of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 10  shows a lower front right perspective view of a mounting rail of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 11  shows a lower front left perspective view of a mounting rail of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 12  shows a front view of a mounting rail of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 13  shows a rear view of a mounting rail of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 14  shows a right side view of a mounting rail of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 15  shows a right side view of a mounting rail of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 16  shows a slightly rear left side view of a mounting rail of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 17  shows a slightly rear right side view of a mounting rail of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 18  shows a top view of a mounting rail of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 19  shows a bottom view of a mounting rail of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 20  shows an upper front left perspective view of a hook type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 21  shows a front view of a hook type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 22  shows a rear view of a hook type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 23  shows a right side view of a hook type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 24  shows a left side view of a hook type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 25  shows a top view of a hook type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 26  shows a bottom view of a hook type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 27  shows an upper front left perspective view of a hook type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements; the view showing the hanging member having an interconnect providing a pivoting connection between a head and a body of the hanging member. 
         FIG. 28  shows a front view of a hook type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements; the view showing the hanging member having an interconnect providing a pivoting connection between a head and a body of the hanging member. 
         FIG. 29  shows a rear view of a hook type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements; the view showing the hanging member having an interconnect providing a pivoting connection between a head and a body of the hanging member. 
         FIG. 30  shows a right side view of a hook type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements; the view showing the hanging member having an interconnect providing a pivoting connection between a head and a body of the hanging member. 
         FIG. 31  shows a left side view of a hook type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements; the view showing the hanging member having an interconnect providing a pivoting connection between a head and a body of the hanging member. 
         FIG. 32  shows a top view of a hook type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements; the view showing the hanging member having an interconnect providing a pivoting connection between a head and a body of the hanging member. 
         FIG. 33  shows a bottom view of a hook type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements; the view showing the hanging member having an interconnect providing a pivoting connection between a head and a body of the hanging member. 
         FIG. 34  shows an upper front left perspective view of a loop strap type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 35  shows a front view of a loop strap type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 36  shows a rear view of a loop strap type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 37  shows a right side view of a loop strap type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 38  shows a left side view of a loop strap type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 39  shows a top view of a loop strap type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 40  shows a bottom view of a loop strap type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 41  shows a lower front left perspective view of a ring fitting for a loop strap type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 42  shows a front view of a ring fitting for a loop strap type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 43  shows a rear view of a ring fitting for a loop strap type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 44  shows a right side view of a ring fitting for a loop strap type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 45  shows a left side view of a ring fitting for a loop strap type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 46  shows a top view of a ring fitting for a loop strap type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 47  shows a bottom view of a ring fitting for a loop strap type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 48  shows an upper front right perspective view of a mop hook type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 49  shows a front view of a mop hook type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 50  shows a rear view of a mop hook hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 51  shows a right side view of a mop hook type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 52  shows a left side view of a mop hook type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 53  shows a top view of a mop hook type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 54  shows a bottom view of a mop hook type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 55  shows a rotated lower front right left perspective view of an endcap for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 56  shows a front view of an endcap for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 57  shows a rear view of an endcap for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 58  shows a right side view of an endcap for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 59  shows a left side view of an endcap for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 60  shows a top view of an endcap for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 61  shows a bottom view of an endcap for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 62  shows a rotated upper front left perspective view of a mounting rail of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 63  shows a front view of a mounting rail of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 64  shows a rear view of a mounting rail of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 65  shows a right side view of a mounting rail of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 66  shows a right side view of a mounting rail of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 67  shows a top view of a mounting rail of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 68  shows a bottom view of a mounting rail of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 69  shows an upper front left perspective view of a hook type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 70  shows a front view of a hook type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 71  shows a rear view of a hook type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 72  shows a right side view of a hook type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 73  shows a left side view of a hook type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 74  shows a top view of a hook type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 75  shows a bottom view of a hook type hanging member for an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 76  shows a side view of an extrusion system  130  for formation of a mounting rail, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 77  shows an upper front right side perspective view of a die of an extrusion system, in accordance with one or more arrangements; the view showing a mounting rail being extruded from the die. 
         FIG. 78  shows an upper front right side perspective view of a die of an extrusion system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 79  shows a front left perspective view of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 80  shows an upper front right perspective view of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements; the view showing the system with two vertically mounted mounting rails used for hanging of a rifle. 
         FIG. 81  shows a close up view of the system shown in  FIG. 80 . 
         FIG. 82  shows a close up view of the system shown in  FIG. 80   
         FIG. 83  shows a lower front right perspective view of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements; the view showing mop hook type hanging members being used for hanging of rackets. 
         FIG. 84  shows a lower front perspective view of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements; the view showing a mop and a mop head being hung from a horizontally mounted mounting rail. 
         FIG. 85  shows a close up lower front left perspective view of the object hanging system shown in  FIG. 84 , in accordance with one or more arrangements; the view showing the mop and mop head being hung from a horizontally mounted mounting rail. 
         FIG. 86  shows a lower front perspective view of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements; the view showing a hedge trimmer, a weed wacker, and a step ladder being hung from a horizontally mounted mounting rail. 
         FIG. 87  shows a partial an upper front right perspective view of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements; the view showing the system with two vertically mounted mounting rails used for hanging of a fishing pole. 
         FIG. 88  shows a lower front perspective view of an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements; the view showing a mop, a racket, a level, and a folding chair being hung from a horizontally mounted mounting rail. 
         FIG. 89  shows a set of hangers and an end cap for use with an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 90  shows a set of hangers and an end cap for use with an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 91  shows a set of hangers and a mounting rail for use with an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 92  shows a set of hangers and a mounting rail for use with an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 93  shows a set of hangers and a mounting rail for use with an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 94  shows a set of hangers and a mounting rail for use with an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 95  shows a set of hangers and a mounting rail for use with an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 96  shows a set of hangers and a mounting rail for use with an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
         FIG. 97  shows a set of hangers and a mounting rail for use with an object hanging system, in accordance with one or more arrangements. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     In the following detailed description of the embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the disclosure may be practiced. The embodiments of the present disclosure described below are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure to the precise forms in the following detailed description. Rather, the embodiments are chosen and described so that others skilled in the art may appreciate and understand the principles and practices of the present disclosure. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made without departing from the principles and scope of the invention. It is intended to cover various modifications and similar arrangements and procedures, and the scope of the appended claims therefore should be accorded the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and similar arrangements and procedures. For instance, although aspects and features may be illustrated in or described with reference to certain figures or embodiments, it will be appreciated that features from one figure or embodiment may be combined with features of another figure or embodiment even though the combination is not explicitly shown or explicitly described as a combination. In the depicted embodiments, like reference numbers refer to like elements throughout the various drawings. 
     It should be understood that any advantages and/or improvements discussed herein may not be provided by various disclosed embodiments, or implementations thereof. The contemplated embodiments are not so limited and should not be interpreted as being restricted to embodiments which provide such advantages or improvements. Similarly, it should be understood that various embodiments may not address all or any objects of the disclosure or objects of the invention that may be described herein. The contemplated embodiments are not so limited and should not be interpreted as being restricted to embodiments which address such objects of the disclosure or invention. Furthermore, although some disclosed embodiments may be described relative to specific materials, embodiments are not limited to the specific materials or apparatuses but only to their specific characteristics and capabilities and other materials and apparatuses can be substituted as is well understood by those skilled in the art in view of the present disclosure. 
     It is to be understood that the terms such as “left, right, top, bottom, front, back, side, height, length, width, upper, lower, interior, exterior, inner, outer, and the like as may be used herein, merely describe points of reference and do not limit the present invention to any particular orientation or configuration. 
     As used herein, “and/or” includes all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items, such that “A and/or B” includes “A but not B,” “B but not A,” and “A as well as B,” unless it is clearly indicated that only a single item, subgroup of items, or all items are present. The use of “etc.” is defined as “et cetera” and indicates the inclusion of all other elements belonging to the same group of the preceding items, in any “and/or” combination(s). 
     As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include both the singular and plural forms, unless the language explicitly indicates otherwise. Indefinite articles like “a” and “an” introduce or refer to any modified term, both previously-introduced and not, while definite articles like “the” refer to a same previously-introduced term; as such, it is understood that “a” or “an” modify items that are permitted to be previously-introduced or new, while definite articles modify an item that is the same as immediately previously presented. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes,” and/or “including,” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, characteristics, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not themselves preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, characteristics, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof, unless expressly indicated otherwise. For example, if an embodiment of a system is described at comprising an article, it is understood the system is not limited to a single instance of the article unless expressly indicated otherwise, even if elsewhere another embodiment of the system is described as comprising a plurality of articles. 
     It will be understood that when an element is referred to as being “connected,” “coupled,” “mated,” “attached,” “fixed,” etc. to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, and/or intervening elements may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly connected,” “directly coupled,” “directly engaged” etc. to another element, there are no intervening elements present. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a like fashion (e.g., “between” versus “directly between,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” “engaged” versus “directly engaged,” etc.). Similarly, a term such as “operatively”, such as when used as “operatively connected” or “operatively engaged” is to be interpreted as connected or engaged, respectively, in any manner that facilitates operation, which may include being directly connected, indirectly connected, electronically connected, wirelessly connected or connected by any other manner, method or means that facilitates desired operation. Similarly, a term such as “communicatively connected” includes all variations of information exchange and routing between two electronic devices, including intermediary devices, networks, etc., connected wirelessly or not. Similarly, “connected” or other similar language particularly for electronic components is intended to mean connected by any means, either directly or indirectly, wired and/or wirelessly, such that electricity and/or information may be transmitted between the components. 
     It will be understood that, although the ordinal terms “first,” “second,” etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited to any order by these terms unless specifically stated as such. These terms are used only to distinguish one element from another; where there are “second” or higher ordinals, there merely must be a number of elements, without necessarily any difference or other relationship. For example, a first element could be termed a second element, and, similarly, a second element could be termed a first element, without departing from the scope of example embodiments or methods. 
     Similarly, the structures and operations discussed herein may occur out of the order described and/or noted in the figures. For example, two operations and/or figures shown in succession may in fact be executed concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved. Similarly, individual operations within example methods described below may be executed repetitively, individually or sequentially, to provide looping or other series of operations aside from single operations described below. It should be presumed that any embodiment or method having features and functionality described below, in any workable combination, falls within the scope of example embodiments. 
     As used herein, various disclosed embodiments may be primarily described in the context of hanging of objects on walls. However, the embodiments are not so limited. It is appreciated that the embodiments may be adapted for use for supporting of various other objects in various other applications. The support system is merely shown and described as being used in the context of hanging objects on wall for ease of description and as one of countless examples. 
     Object Hanging System  10 : 
     With reference to the figures, an system for hanging objects  10  (or object hanging system  10  or simply system  10 ) is presented. Object hanging system  10  is formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured to facilitate the quick, easy and safe hanging of various objects  12 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, object hanging system  10  includes a mounting rail  20  and various hanging members  22  configured to attach to the mounting rail  20  and facilitate hanging of objects  12  therefrom. 
     Hanging Object  12 : 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, object hanging system  10  is used in association with hanging of various objects  12  onto a mounting surface  14  (e.g. wall, ceiling, door, cabinet, etc.) including but not limited to, for example, tools, lawn and garden equipment, brooms, mops, exercise equipment, bicycles, skis, guns, fishing poles, other sporting goods, pictures, mirrors, decorative objects, and/or any other hanging object. 
     Mounting Rail  20 : 
     Mounting rail  20  is formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured to attach to a mounting surface  14  and provide a channel configured to receive and connect with hanging members  22 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, mounting rail  20  has a wall attachment member  26  and a channel member  24  attached thereto. 
     Wall Attachment Member  26 : 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, mounting rail  20  includes a wall attachment member  26 . Wall attachment member  26  is formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured to facilitate attachment of system  10  to mounting surface  14 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, wall attachment member  26  serves as the main body or main structural member of mounting rail  20 . In this example arrangement wall attachment member  26  has an elongated generally rectangular planar shape having a front surface and  28  a rear surface  30  extending between an upper end  32 , a lower end  34 , and opposing sides  36 . 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, rear surface  30  of wall attachment member  26  is generally flat and straight and planar in shape which serves to engage a flat and straight and planar wall in flat and flush engagement so as to maximize surface area of engagement. In one or more arrangements, wall attachment member  26  includes a set of holes  38  (not shown) extending from the front surface  28  to rear surface  30  to facilitate attachment of wall attachment member  26  to mounting surface  14  using fasteners  40  (not shown). 
     Fastener  40  is formed of any suitable size shape and design and is configured to facilitate attachment of wall attachment member  26  to mounting surface  14 . In some various arrangements, fasteners  40  may be configured to install mounting rail  20  onto mounting surface  14  using various methods and means including but not limited to, for example, screws, bolts, nails, tacks, anchors or any other fastening device. In one or more arrangements, mounting rail  20  is installed onto mounting surface  14  by placing the rear surface  30  of wall attachment member  26  onto mounting surface  14  at the desired position followed by the insertion of fasteners  40  through holes  38  and into mounting surface  14  thereby mechanically affixing mounting rail  20  to mounting surface  14 . 
     In some arrangements, mounting rail  20  may be sold with pre-drilled holes  38  to facilitate easy attachment of mounting rail  20  to mounting surface  14  (e.g., using fasteners  40 ). However, the embodiments are not so limited. Rather, it is contemplated that in one or more arrangements, an installer may install mounting rail  20  without predrilled holes  38 . For example, in one or more arrangements, an installer may form holes  38  in mounting rail  20  (e.g., by drilling and/or screwing) at desired locations at which mounting rail  20  is to be attached to mounting surface  14  (e.g., using fasteners  40 ). Additionally or alternatively, in one or more arrangement, mounting rail  20  includes one or more recessed grooves  42  in front surface  28  of wall attachment member  26  to facilitate positioning and starting of fasteners  40  (e.g., screws) in wall attachment member  26  of mounting rail  20 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, wall attachment member  26  has one groove  42  positioned centrally between upper end  32  and lower end  34  of wall attachment member  26  and extending between opposing sides  36  of wall attachment member  26 . 
     Channel Member  24 : 
     Channel member  24  is formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and having a channel  46  configured to receive and hold hanging members  22  within the channel  46  to facilitate attachment of hanging member  22  to mounting rail  20 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, channel member  24  includes a c-shaped channel  46  attached to the upper end  32  of wall attachment member  26  of mounting rail  20 . In this example arrangement, the channel member  24  is formed by a curved flange  50  that extends forward from upper end  32 , curves downward and back toward wall attachment member  26  before terminating in a free end to form a c-shaped channel  46  having a downward facing open end  48  that is more narrow than a hollow interior  54  of the c-shaped channel  46  of channel member  24 . In this example arrangement, the c-shaped channel  46  has a circular arc shaped front portion formed by flange  50  and a planar rear portion  52  formed by the wall attachment member  26 . However, the embodiments are not so limited. Rather, in various embodiments c-shaped channel  46  may have a triangle shape, a square shape, rectangular shape, or any other shape. 
     Hanging Member  22 : 
     Hanging members  22  are formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and are configured to be received and held within channel member  24  and facilitate hanging of one or more objects therefrom. In an arrangement shown, as one example, hanging member  22  has a head portion  60 , a neck portion  62 , and a body  64 , among other components. 
     Head Portion  60 : 
     Head portion  60  of hanging member  22  is formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured to fit and held within c-shaped channel  46  of channel member  24  to facilitate attachment of hanging member  22  with channel member  24  of mounting rail  20 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, head portion  60  has an elongated shape extending between opposing ends  70 . In this example arrangement, head portion  60  has a cross section that is substantially the same shape as a cross section of c-shaped channel  46  of channel member  24 . More specifically, in this example arrangement, the cross section of head portion  60  is circular shaped with a planar back. However, the embodiments are not so limited. Rather, it is contemplated that in one or more arrangements head portion  60  may be any shape configured to prevent head portion  60  from being pulled through the open end  48  of channel member  24 . 
     In the arrangement shown, head portion  60  is configured to be inserted into c-shaped channel  46  of channel member  24  from one of the opposing sides  36  of wall attachment member  26 . However, the embodiments are not so limited. Rather, it is contemplated that in one or more arrangements head portion  60  may be configured to be inserted into c-shaped channel  46  of channel member  24  through open end  48 . For example, in one or more arrangements, head portion  60  has a shape head portion  60  member to be inserted into channel member  24  at an angle through open end  48  and then rotated to an upright position, at which head portion  60  cannot pass through open end  48 . 
     Neck Portion  62 : 
     Neck portion  62  of hanging member  22  is formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured to connect head portion  60  to body  64  through open end  48  while head portion  60  is held within a hollow interior  54  of c-shaped channel  46  of channel member  24 . In an arrangement shown, as one example, neck portion  62  has an elongated generally rectangular shape extending from a lower end of head portion  60  to an upper end of body  64 . However, it is contemplated that neck portion  62  may have any shape capable of extending through open end  48  to operably connect head portion  60  with body  64 . 
     Interconnect  66 : 
     In one or more arrangements, body  64  is connected to neck portion  62  of hanging member  22  by an interconnect  66 . Interconnect  66  is formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured to facilitate connection of body  64  to and disconnection from neck portion  62 . In one or more arrangements, interconnect  66  permits body  64  for one type of hanging member  22  to be disconnected from head portion  60  and neck portion  62  and replaced with body for a different type of hanging member  22  without removing head portion  60  and neck portion  62  from channel member  24  of mounting rail  20 . 
     In one or more arrangements, interconnect  66  is a hinged interconnect  66  configured to permit body  64  to be rotated relative to head portion  60  and neck portion  62 . In some various arrangements, hinged interconnect  66  may be configured to facilitate rotation of body from side to side, forward and backward, and/or any other direction of rotation. Hinged interconnect  66  may be any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured to provide a hinged connection between body  64  and neck portion  62 . Hinged connection may be useful, for example, to facilitate use of hanging member  22  when mounting rail  20  is mounted horizontally or when mounting rail  20  is mounted vertically. 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, hinged interconnect  66  includes a first tab  76  connected to neck portion  62 , a second tab  78  connected to body  64 , and a bolt  82  extending through holes  80  in first tab  76  and second tab  78  to form a hinge. In this example arrangement, bolt  82  may be unscrewed and removed from holes  80  to allow body  64  to be disconnected from head portion  60  and neck portion  62 . However, the embodiments are not so limited. Rather, it is contemplated that in one or more arrangements, interconnect  66  may include various types of connectors including but not limited to, screws, bolts, clips, clamps, snaps, and/or any other means or method for providing semi-permanent connection. 
     Body  64 : 
     Body  64  of hanging member  22  is formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured to be operably connected to neck portion  62  of hanging member  22  and facilitate holding or hanging of one or more various objects therefrom. In some various arrangements, body  64  may provide various structures for holding or hanging various objects  12 , including but not limited to, for example, hooks, loops, loop straps, shelf brackets, storage bins, storage baskets, broom handle clamps, magnetic landing plates, hose hangers, and/or any other structure for holding and/or hanging of objects. 
     Lock Member  68 : 
     In one or more arrangements, hanging member  22  includes a lock member  68  configured to lock hanging member  22  in place on mounting rail  20 . Lock member  68  is formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured to prevent movement of hanging member  22 . In an arrangement shown, lock member  68  is a set screw threaded in a hole  80  extending from front  90  to back  92  of body  64 . In this example arrangement, when tightened, the set screw extends rearward from body  64  and engages a portion of mounting rail  20  to prevent movement of hanging member  22 . However, the arrangements are not limited to these examples. Rather, it is contemplated that in one or more arrangements lock member  68  may include but is not limited to, for example, screws bolts, clamps, latches, pins, stops, and/or any other means of method for providing mechanical or frictional connection between hanging member  22  and mounting rail  20 . 
     Additionally or alternatively, in one or more arrangements, system  10  may include lock members  68  that are implemented separate from the hanging member(s)  22 . For example, in one or more arrangements, system  10  includes lock member  68  configured to be positioned next to head potion  60  within c-shaped channel  46  and prevent movement of head portion  60  within c-shaped channel  46 . For instance, in one or more arrangements, lock member  68  is configured to be positioned next to head potion  60  within c-shaped channel  46  and frictionally engage channel member  24  to prevent unintended movement of head portion  60  within c-shaped channel  46 . In one or more arrangements lock member  68  may be shaped (e.g., with an angled side surface) to cause lock member to move against channel member  24  and bind in place within c-shaped channel  46  when head portion  60  of a hanging member  22  is pressed against lock member  68 . 
     Hook Type Hanging Member  22 : 
     In one or more arrangements, body  64  is configured for use as a hook type hanging member  22 . In an arrangement shown, as one example, body  64  has a rear portion  86  and a front portion  88 . In this example arrangement, rear portion  86  has an elongated rectangular shape having a front  90 , back  92 , and opposing sides  94  and extending from an upper end  96 , where body  64  is connected to neck portion  62  and/or interconnect  66  to a lower end  98 . In use, when head portion  60  of hanging member  22  is held within channel member  24 , back  92  of hanging member  22  rests against front surface  28  of wall attachment member  26  of mounting rail  20 , which helps to stabilize hanging member  22  to prevent downward or side to side movement of hanging member  22 . 
     In one or more arrangements, front portion  88  is a hook-shaped member connected to lower end  98  of rear portion  86 . In an arrangement shown, as one example, front portion  88  is a generally curved member that extends forward from lower end  98  in a U shape or J shape. In another example, front portion  88  is a square or rectangular shaped hook member having that extends a distance horizontally outward from lower end  98  of rear portion  86  and then turns upward (e.g., at a 90 degree angle) before terminating at an outward end. However, the embodiments are not so limited. Rather, it is hereby contemplated that, in one or more arrangements, body  64  of hanging member  22  may be formed in any other hook shape. 
     Loop Strap Hanging Member  22 : 
     In one or more arrangements, body  64  is configured for use as a loop strap type hanging member  22 . In an arrangement shown, as one example, body  64  includes a flexible loop strap  106  and a ring fitting  108 . Loop strap  106  is formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured to facilitate attachment to an object  12  for hanging from mounting rail  20 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, loop strap  106  has a generally elongated rectangular shape extending between opposing ends  110 . In this example arrangement, ends  110  are attached to neck portion  62  of hanging member  22  or alternatively to interconnect  66  (if included) in hanging member  22  to form a loop. In some various arrangements, loop strap  106  may be formed of various materials including but not limited to, rubbers, flexible polymers, natural fibers, synthetic fibers, and/or any other suitable strap material. In the arrangement shown, as one example, both ends  110  of loop strap  106  pass through ring fitting. In this arrangement, with an object  12  inserted through loop strap  106 , loop strap  106  may be tightened around an object  12  by moving ring fitting  108  toward object  12 . 
     Endcap  114 : 
     In one or more arrangements, system  10  includes endcaps  114  that may be inserted into ends of channel member  24  at opposing sides  36  of mounting rail  20 . Endcap  114  may be any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured to be inserted into an open end of channel member  24  to cover the opening and provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance. In the arrangement shown, as one example, endcap  114  has an elongated shaft  116  between an inner end  118  and an outer end  120 . In this example arrangement, shaft  116  has a cross section that is substantially the same shape as a cross section of hollow interior  54  of c-shaped channel  46  of channel member  24 . More specifically, in this example arrangement, the cross section of shaft  116  is circular shaped with a planar back. However, the embodiments are not so limited. Rather, shaft  116  may be any shape configured to be inserted in the end of channel member  24  and hold shaft  116  therein by frictional and/or mechanical engagement. In this example arrangement, endcap  114  has a flange  122  that extends outward from outer end  120  to form a decorative cover having an aesthetically pleasing appearance. 
     In Operation: 
     Object hanging system  10  may be used to hang objects  12  in a variety of residential, business, industrial and/or mobile applications including but not limited to storage, organization, and/or display of objects  12  in any of a variety of locations. Some example locations for use of object hanging system  10  include garages, attics, basements, workshops, closets, pantries, kitchens, porches, hallways, stairwells, retail counters, and/or any other location. Object hanging system may also be used for various mobile applications in vehicles such as boats, trucks, cargo vans, campers and recreational vehicles, planes, and any other vehicle. As an example mobile application, object hanging system  10  may be used in a work vehicle to organize tools, parts, and other work materials used by a tradesperson. As another example mobile application, object hanging system  10  may be used in a vehicle to organize and provide easy access to outdoor and sporting equipment, for example, for hunting, fishing, skiing, hiking, camping, and/or any other outdoor activity. 
     In the arrangement shown, as one example, object hanging system  10  is used in the following manner. First, the location of the object hanging system  10  is determined on mounting surface  14 . In various applications, the mounting surface  14  may be a generally vertical surface (e.g., a wall, door, or cabinet), a generally horizontal surface (e.g., ceiling, under cabinet mounting, or workbench), or any other surface. 
     After location is selected, the mounting rail  20  of object hanging system  10  is attached to mounting surface  14  at the selected location. Depending on the objects  12  to be hung, mounting rail  20  may be attached to the mounting surface  14  in a horizontal orientation, in a vertical orientation, and/or in any other orientation (e.g., diagonal). When mounted on a vertical mounting surface  14  in a horizontal orientation, mounting rail  20  permits hanging members  22  to be repositioned horizontally to an infinite number of positions along channel member  24 . Conversely, when mounted on a vertical mounting surface  14  in a vertical orientation, mounting rail  20  permits hanging members  22  to be repositioned vertically to an infinite number of positions along channel member  24 . 
     In some applications, prior to attaching mounting rail  20  to mounting surface  14 , in some applications, mounting rail  20  may be cut from a manufactured length to a desired length. Alternatively, in one or more arrangements, mounting rail  20  may be custom manufactured to a desired length via an extrusion manufacturing process. 
     Mounting rail  20  may be attached to a mounting surface  14  using various attachment means. In one or more arrangements, mounting rail  20  is attached to mounting surface  14  using fasteners  40 , e.g., a screw, bolt, nail, tack, anchor or any other fastening device, for example, by driving, screwing, hammering, or otherwise extending fastener  40  through holes  38  in wall attachment member  26  of mounting rail  20  and into mounting surface  14 . 
     Additionally or alternatively, in one or more arrangements, wall attachment member  26  of mounting rail  20  may be attached to mounting surface  14  using an adhesive (not shown). For example, an adhesive may be applied to rear surface  30  of wall attachment member  26  of mounting rail  20 . Adhesive may cover all or a portion of rear surface  30  of wall attachment member  26 . Adhesive may be formed of any form of an adhesive device, system or component such as a layer of glue, a layer of two-sided tape, a layer of two-sided adhesive foam, a layer of adhesive gel, pressure sensitive adhesives (e.g., Tesa® Powerstrips® from tesa AG, 3M Command® Adhesive Strips from 3M, and/or Plastofix® Formule Force 1300 Adhesive Strips from Plasto S.A.) or any other form of an adhesive device, system or component. 
     In one or more arrangements, adhesive is formed of or includes a compressible material, such as a compressible layer of foam or gel or the like, that accommodates variations in the surface of mounting surface  14  thereby facilitating a stronger hold on mounting surface  14 . In one or more arrangements, adhesive is not necessarily configured to adhere to mounting surface  14 . For instance in an example arrangement, adhesive is formed of a somewhat compressible material that has a high coefficient of friction that helps to prevent object hanging system  10  from sliding down mounting surface  14 . In this example arrangement, object hanging system  10  is attached to mounting surface  14  by way of fasteners  40  though wall attachment member  26  into mounting surface  14  and the high coefficient of friction material that forms adhesive helps to prevent sliding of object hanging system  10  along mounting surface  14 . 
     With mounting rail  20  attached to mounting surface  14 , one or more hanging members  22  are attached to channel member  24  of mounting rail  20 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, hanging members  22  of a desired hanging structure are attached to channel member  24  by inserting head portion  60  of hanging member  22  into hollow interior  54  of c-shaped channel  46  of channel member  24  through an open end along the side  36  of mounting rail  20 , with neck portion  62  extending downward facing open end of channel member  24 . In some applications, once all desired hanging members  22  are placed within c-shaped channel  46  of channel member  24 , endcaps  114  may be inserted into ends of channel member to provide an aesthetically pleasing finished appearance. 
     With head portion  60  of hanging members  22  in c-shaped channel  46  of channel member  24 , hanging members  22  may be moved to desired positions along mounting rail  20  for hanging of objects  12  therefrom. If desired and available on a hanging member  22 , a user may use a lock member  68  to inhibit unintentional movement of hanging member  22  in c-shaped channel  46  of channel member  24 . 
     For any hanging member  22  having a hinged interconnect  66 , the body  64  of hanging members may be rotated relative to mounting rail  20  to reposition body  64  to the intended use. For example, a hook type hanging member  22  having a hinged interconnected  66  may be rotated to allow the hook to be used to hang objects  12  from a mounting rail  20  mounted vertically, horizontally or at any angle therebetween. 
     With hanging members  22  in the desired positions, objects  12  may then hanged from or otherwise attached to body  64  of hanging members  22  by a user. If desired by a user, hanging members  22  may be repositioned along mounting rail  20  to facilitate rearrangement of objects  12  and/or facilitate hanging of new of different objects  12 . If desired by a user, body  64  of a hanging member  22  having an interconnect  66  may be removed and replaced with another body  64 , for example, for a different type of hanger. 
     Materials and Manufacture: 
     Mounting rail  20  and hanging members  22  of object hanging system  10  may be formed of any suitable material that is strong enough to meet the needs of object hanging system  10  including but not limited to polymer plastics (e.g., acrylic, ABS, Nylon, PLA, Polybenzimidazole, polycarbonate, polyether sulfone, polyoxymethylene, polyetherimide, polyethylene, polyethylene oxide, polyethylene sulfide, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyamide, polypropylene, alkyd, silicon resins, polyvinyl chloride, polyvinylidene fluoride, Teflon, acrylic, epoxy, polyurethane, polyamide, polycarbonate, polypropylene, alkyd, and/or silicon resins), metallic materials (e.g., aluminum, steel, iron, brass, copper, lead, tin, magnesium, zinc, pewter, titanium, or any other metallic material or alloy or the like), and/or composite materials. 
     In one or arrangements, mounting rail  20  and hanging members  22  are formed of a polymer plastic having a durometer configured to facilitate snug and secure attachment of hanging members  22  within channel member  24  of mounting rail  20  while permitting a user to purposely reposition hanging members  22  within channel member  24 . Through careful observation, it has been surprisingly discovered that a material having a durometer in the range of 50-60 (preferably approximately 55) provides for ideal engagement between hanging members  22  and channel member  24  of mounting rail  20  to hold hanging members  22  securely in place while in use but permitting a user to reposition handing members within channel member  24  when desired. 
     In one or more arrangements, mounting rail  20  has a cross section shape that permits mounting rail  20  to be formed as a unitary continuous member via an extrusion process. Extrusion based manufacture permits mounting rail  20  to be manufactured at less cost and more quickly than other methods, such as injection molding, which are required for manufacture of component parts for some current object hanging systems. Furthermore, extrusion permits mounting rails  20  of any length to be manufactured. 
     It has been discovered that a mounting rail  20  having non-uniform thickness may cause mounting rail  20  to form a bend as it cools due to differential tempering. In one or more arrangements, mounting rail  20  has a cross section shape with a generally uniform thickness extending through wall attachment member  26  and channel member  24  to facilitate uniform tempering of mounting rail  20  as materials cool following extrusion. In one or more arrangements, an extrusion system  130  is provided for manufacture of a mounting rail  20  for objected hanging system  10 . Extrusion system  130  is formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured to form input materials  128  into a shape of mounting rail  20 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, extrusion system  130  includes a hopper  132 , a barrel  134 , an auger screw  136 , a motor  138 , a breaker plate  140 , and a die  142 . 
     Hopper  132 : 
     Hopper  132  is formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured to receive and hold input materials  128  for processing by extrusion system  130 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, hopper  132  is a container having a conical shaped bottom configured to feed input materials  128  from hopper  132  into an input port of barrel  134 . 
     Barrel  134  and Auger Screw  136 : 
     Barrel  134  and auger screw  136  are formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and are configured to receive input materials  128  from hopper  132  and compress materials  128  while transporting the materials  128  through barrel  134  as auger screw  136  is rotated. In the arrangement shown, as one example, barrel  134  has a generally cylindrical shape extending from an input end  146  to and output end  148 . In this example arrangement, auger screw  136  is a shaft with a helical blade configured to fit within barrel  134  and move input materials  128  toward the output end  148  of barrel  134  when rotated by motor  138   
     In one or more arrangements, barrel  134  is heated by a heating element (not shown) to facilitate melting of the input materials  128  as they are moved through the barrel  134 . Additionally or alternatively, in one or more arrangements, barrel  134  may be cooled by a cooling element (not shown) to prevent input materials  128  from being over heated due to intense pressure and friction forces inside of barrel  134 . 
     Motor  138 : 
     Motor  138  is formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured to generate mechanical movement to facilitate rotation of auger screw  136 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, motor  138  is an electric motor (e.g., a DC motor or an AC motor) configured to convert electric power into rotational motion. However, the embodiments are not so limited. For example, in some arrangements, motor  138  may be an internal combustion engine, a fluid driven engine (e.g., steam, water, and/or air driven), or any other type of motor or engine. 
     Breaker Plate  140 : 
     At the front of the barrel  134 , the molten input material  128  is pushed by auger screw  136  through breaker plate  140 . Breaker plate  140  is formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured to remove any contaminants and regulate pressure and flow of the molten input material  128 . In an example arrangement, breaker plate  140  is a thick metal puck having a number of holes through which the molten input material  128  is flowed. After passing through the breaker plate molten input material  128  enters die  142 . 
     Die  142 : 
     Die  142  is formed of any suitable size, shape, and design and is configured to form molten input materials into the shape of mounting rail  20  as it is pushed through die  142  by auger screw  136 . In the arrangement shown, as one example, die has output opening  144  having the shape of the cross section of mounting rail  20 . As molten input material  128  is pushed through die  142  and out through opening  144 , the input material is shaped to form mounting rail  20 . 
     Not Limited to Extrusion Manufacturing: 
     While arrangements are primarily described with reference to mounting rail  20  being manufactured via an extrusion process, the embodiments are not so limited. For instance, as one example alternative to extrusion, in one or more arrangements mounting rail  20  may be manufactured by bending or forging a length of metal stock into the shape of the mounting rail  20 . As another example alternative, mounting rail  20  may be formed by an additive process. However, it is contemplated that mounting rail may be manufactured using any other manufacturing process. 
     Objectives Met: 
     From the above discussion it will be appreciated that the improved object hanging system  10  and related methods of use, presented herein improves upon the state of the art. Specifically, the improved object hanging system and related methods of use presented: that may be manufacture with less manufacturing costs; that can be cheaply manufactured using an extrusion based manufacturing process; that can be cheaply manufactured from polymer materials; that allows secure mounting of objects to a supporting surface; that reduces installation time; that can hold heavy objects; that may be used with various types of hangers; that can be used on vertical and horizontal mounting surfaces; that is easy to use; that is intuitive to use; that can be used with practically any hanging object; that has a long useful life; that is strong; that allows repositioning of objects; that allows repositioning of objects to an infinite number of positions; that allows objects to be repositioned vertically or horizontally; and/or that has an aesthetically pleasing appearance, among countless other advantages and improvements. 
     Although specific embodiments have been illustrated and described herein, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that any arrangement which is calculated to achieve the same purpose may be substituted for the specific embodiments shown. This application is intended to cover any adaptations or variations of the invention. It is intended that this invention be limited only by the following claims, and the full scope of equivalents thereof.