Patent Publication Number: US-2007102604-A1

Title: Hook/hanger component mounting systems, components thereof, and related methods

Description:
FIELD  
      The present invention relates to the use of wall standards and tracks for mounting hooks and hanger components.  
     BACKGROUND  
      The statements in this background section merely provide background information related to the present disclosure and may not constitute prior art.  
      Wall standards can be used for mounting shelving brackets. Typical wall standards include relatively narrow strips that are mounted vertically against a wall using screws or other fasteners. Wall standards commonly include slots for receiving the tabs of a shelving bracket in order to thereby mount the bracket to the standard.  
     SUMMARY  
      According to various aspects of the invention, there are provided various exemplary embodiments of attachment members, hook/hanger components, mounting systems and related methods. In one exemplary embodiment, a bracket clip generally includes a channel with spaced-apart side walls having tabs for engaging apertures of an apertured support surface. The bracket clip also includes an upper portion having a first recessed portion, and a lower portion having a second recessed portion. The recessed portions are configured for trapping portions of a wire-like component substantially against the apertured support surface when the tabs are engaged within apertures of the apertured support surface, to thereby retain the wire-like component to the apertured support surface. In another exemplary embodiment, a hanger component generally includes at least one bar portion tapering to a reduced width portion. The reduced width portion has a substantially flat back surface flush with a tangent surface of the bar portion, thereby allowing the reduced width portion to lie substantially flush against a flat support surface.  
      Further aspects and features of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description provided hereinafter. In addition, any one or more aspects of the invention may be implemented individually or in any combination with any one or more of the other aspects of the invention. It should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating exemplary embodiments of the invention, are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. 
    
    
     DRAWINGS  
      The drawings described herein are for illustration purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure in any way.  
       FIG. 1  is a perspective view showing a hanger component mounted to a wall standard with an attachment member according to one exemplary embodiment of the invention;  
       FIG. 2  is a front elevation view of the hanger component shown in  FIG. 1  mounted to a wall standard with an attachment member according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention;  
       FIG. 3  is a perspective view of the hanger component and attachment member shown in  FIG. 1  with the hanger component being mounted by the attachment member to a track standard according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention;  
       FIG. 4  is a side elevation view of the components shown in  FIG. 3 ;  
       FIG. 5  is a perspective view of the hanger component shown in  FIG. 3  mounted to the track standard with an attachment member according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention;  
       FIG. 6  is a side elevation view of the components shown in  FIG. 5 ;  
       FIG. 7  is a perspective view of the hanger component shown in  FIG. 1  mounted to the wall standard and further illustrating a cover device according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention;  
       FIG. 8  is a perspective view of a portion of a hanger component having a tapered section and a reduced width portion according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention;  
       FIG. 8A  is a partial side profile view of the boss or coined feature of the hanger component shown in  FIG. 8  according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention;  
       FIG. 9  is a perspective view of a portion of a hanger component having a tapered section, a reduced width portion, and a fastener hole according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention;  
       FIG. 9A  is a partial side profile view of the boss or coined feature of the hanger component shown in  FIG. 9  according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention;  
       FIG. 10  is a perspective view showing a hanger component mounted to a wall standard with an attachment member according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention;  
       FIG. 11  is a perspective view of a portion of a hanger component having spaced-apart tapered sections and reduced width portions according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention;  
       FIG. 12  is a perspective view of a portion of a hanger component having spaced-apart tapered sections, reduced width portions, and fastener holes according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention;  
       FIG. 13  is a perspective view showing a hanger component having the portion shown in  FIG. 12  mounted to a track standard according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention;  
       FIG. 14  is a side elevation view of the components shown in  FIG. 13 ;  
       FIG. 15  is a perspective view showing a hanger component mounted generally between to wall standards with attachment members according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention;  
       FIG. 16  is a perspective view showing a hanger component mounted to a wall standard with an attachment member according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention;  
       FIG. 17  is a perspective view showing a hanger component mounted to a wall standard with an attachment member according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention;  
       FIG. 18  is a perspective view showing a hanger component mounted to a wall standard with an attachment member according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention;  
       FIG. 19  is a perspective view showing a hanger component mounted to a wall standard with an attachment member according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention;  
       FIG. 20  is a perspective view showing a hanger component mounted to a wall standard with an attachment member according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention;  
       FIG. 21  is a perspective view showing a hanger/shelf component mounted generally between two wall standards with attachment members according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention;  
       FIG. 22  is a perspective view showing a hanger component mounted to a track standard according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention;  
       FIG. 23  is a perspective view of a hanger component mounted to a track standard with an attachment member according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention;  
       FIG. 24  is a side elevation view of the components shown in  FIG. 23 ;  
       FIG. 25  is a perspective view showing a hanger component mounted to a track standard according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention;  
       FIG. 26  is a side elevation view of the components shown in  FIG. 25 ;  
       FIG. 27  is a perspective view showing a hanger component mounted to a wall standard with an attachment member according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention;  
       FIG. 28  is a perspective view of an attachment member that can be used for mounting a hanger component to a wall standard according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention;  
       FIG. 29  is a perspective view of an attachment member that can be used for mounting a hanger component to a wall standard according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention;  
       FIG. 30  is a back perspective view of the attachment member shown in  FIG. 29 ;  
       FIG. 31  is a right side elevation view of the attachment member shown in  FIG. 29 ;  
       FIG. 32  is a left side elevation view of the attachment member shown in  FIG. 29 ;  
       FIG. 33  is a front elevation view of the attachment member shown in  FIG. 29 ;  
       FIG. 34  is a back elevation view of the attachment member shown in  FIG. 29 ;  
       FIG. 35  is a top plan view of the attachment member shown in  FIG. 29 ;  
       FIG. 36  is a bottom plan view of the attachment member shown in  FIG. 29 ;  
       FIG. 37  is an exploded perspective view showing the attachment member of  FIGS. 29 through 36  aligned for engagement with an exemplary wall standard for mounting an exemplary hanger component to the wall standard according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention;  
       FIG. 38  is a top view of the attachment member and hanger component shown in  FIG. 37 ;  
       FIG. 39  is a right side elevation view of the attachment member and hanger component shown in  FIG. 37 ;  
       FIG. 40  is a front elevation view of the attachment member and hanger component shown in  FIG. 37 ;  
       FIGS. 41A and 41B  are side elevation views of the attachment member and a portion of the hanger component shown in  FIG. 37 ;  
       FIG. 42  is a back perspective view of the attachment member and hanger component shown in  FIG. 37  and further illustrating a cover device according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention;  
       FIG. 43  is a side elevation view of the attachment member, cover device and a portion of the hanger component shown in  FIG. 42 ; and  
       FIG. 44  is a top plan view of the attachment member, cover device and a portion of the hanger component shown in  FIG. 42 . 
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION  
      The following description is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the present disclosure, application, or uses.  
      According to various aspects, the invention provides various embodiments of attachment members, hooks, hanger components, and mounting systems capable of being assembled and mounted relatively easily and conveniently to support surfaces (e.g., apertured panels, wall standards, track standards, etc.), and, in some cases, even without using tools. Other aspects of the invention relate to methods of using and/or making such devices.  
      In one exemplary embodiment, a system generally includes a wall standard, a hanger component or component having at least two spaced-apart bar portions, and an attachment member engagable to the wall standard. The attachment member includes first and second recessed portions configured for trapping the corresponding spaced-apart bar portions between the wall standard and the attachment member when the attachment member is engaged to the wall standard. With this trapping, the attachment member can thus retain the hanger component to the wall standard.  
      In another exemplary embodiment, a system generally in includes an apertured support surface, a hanger component having generally parallel spaced-apart crossbar portions, and an attachment member. The attachment member includes one or more tabs configured to be engaged within one or more apertures of the apertured support surface. The attachment member includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion includes a first recessed portion configured for trapping one of the crossbar portions between the apertured support surface and the attachment member. The lower portion includes a second recessed portion configured for trapping the other crossbar portion between the apertured support surface and the attachment member. With this trapping, the attachment member can thus retain the hanger component to the apertured support surface.  
      According to other aspects, the invention provides methods of mounting hanger components to apertured support surfaces. In one exemplary embodiment, a method generally includes positioning spaced-apart wire portions of a hanger component relative to spaced-apart recessed portions of an attachment member, and mounting the attachment member to the apertured support surface by engaging tabs of the attachment member with apertures of the apertured support surface such that the hanger component&#39;s spaced-apart wire portions are trapped between the apertured support surface and the recessed portions of the attachment member. With this trapping, the attachment member can thus retain the hanger component to the apertured support surface.  
      According to other aspects of invention, there are provided various attachment members that can be used for mounting hooks or hanger components to apertured surfaces, such as double-slotted vertical wall standards, track standards, etc. In one specific embodiment, a bracket clip includes a channel having tabs that can be slidably inserted into the slots of a wall standard. The bracket clip, when engaged to the wall standard, can cooperate with the wall standard for pinching or trapping one or more wire portions of a hanger/hook component generally between the bracket clip and the wall standard, to thereby retain hanger/hook component to the wall standard.  
      In various embodiments, an attachment member includes at least one recessed portion (e.g., formed portion, notched portion, saddle, etc.) that together with the standard cooperatively traps at least one wire portion of a hook/hanger component between the attachment member and the standard, to thereby retain the wire portion against the wall standard. In one specific embodiment, a bracket clip creates a trapping saddle at the upper and lower portions of the bracket clip when the bracket clip is engaged to the standard. In such embodiment, the upper and lower trapping saddles of the bracket clip may clamp or wedge two spaced-apart bar portions of a hook/hanger component against and in contact the wall standard&#39;s front surface. Alternatively, the hanger component&#39;s spaced-apart bar portions may be trapped between a surfaces of the attachment member and the front surface of the standard, where the spaced-apart bar portions are generally against the standard. The attachment member can also include one or more tabs for engaging apertures (e.g., notches, slots, holes, etc.) in the wall standard, thereby allowing the hook or hanger component to be selectively positioned along the wall standard via the engagement of the attachment member without using any tools. In addition to reducing positional limits, this particular bracket clip can be used to readily and conveniently mount a hook or hanger component to a wall standard without having to use tools.  
      A wide range of materials can be used for a bracket clip. By way of example, various embodiments form the bracket clip or other attachment member from metals by stamping, roll forming, casting, among other suitable manufacturing process. Advantageously, the bracket clip in various embodiments can provides a unique way (without the need for tools) to install wire frame items to double-slotted wall standards, among other standards.  
      According to other aspects of the invention, there are provided various embodiments of hook or hanger components. In one specific embodiment, a hook/hanger component is produced of wire and can be wall-mounted for storage of articles, such as tools, cords, etc. Depending on the particular installation, the hook/hanger component can be mounted to a wall, a stud, or other support surface by using mechanical fasteners, such as screws, bolts, etc. Or, for example, the hook/hanger component can be mounted to a double-slotted wall standard with a bracket clip or other suitable attachment device. In one specific embodiment, a bracket clip is provided that includes at least one void feature for trapping a forged-type mounting boss or coined feature of the hook/hanger component. The forged boss can also provide a land with a fastener hole for receiving a screw, bolt, or other suitable mechanical fastener useful for mounting the hook/hanger component to a wall, panel, or other support surface. In various embodiments, the back surface of the coined feature or boss may be substantially flat and flush with the tangent surface of the wire or bar portion. In such embodiments, this flat back surface of the boss can thus lie flush or abut against a corresponding flat support surface, e.g., a front surface of a wall standard, track, or wall, etc.  
      When a hook/hanger component is mounted to a standard with a bracket clip, the boss or coined feature can help inhibit the hook/hanger component from sliding side-to-side relative to the standard, as described and shown herein. In various embodiments, at least one portion of an attachment member (e.g., portions of a bracket, etc.) can fit or nest within the coining saddle of the hook/hanger component to maintain the vertical alignment of the hook/hanger component when installed to a standard.  
      In various embodiments, the installed product can be trimmed off with a push-on or push-fit cover that hides the mounting hardware (e.g., screws, boss feature, etc.). The trim cover can also provide a suitable surface for displaying indicia, such as one or more advertisements, trademarks, trade names, service marks, graphic images, graphic elements, designs, artwork, distinctive marks, identifying symbols, company logos, company contact information, text, alphanumeric characters, sports team insignias, names, monograms, photographs, among others. In some embodiments, the outer surface portion of the cover may include integrally formed (e.g., integrally molded, etched, carved, etc.) indicia thereon. Alternatively, the outer surface portion of the cover may simply provide an area that is conducive for printing and/or adhesively affixing a label thereto. Accordingly, various embodiments can provide an end product having an improved finished look, which can also accommodate company branding (or other indicia displaying) and find greater utility in more areas of the home, office, or other place of use.  
      Yet other aspects of the invention provide various embodiments of tracks or track standards capable of accommodating a wide range of hook/hanger components and bracket clips. In various embodiments, a track is fabricated by extrusion, rolling, stamping, composites, combinations thereof, etc. The track can be wall-mounted and provide utility for storage of articles, such as tools, sporting goods, etc. The track can be mounted to walls or other support surfaces by way of screws, bolts, other suitable fasteners, and other means.  
      When mounted to a generally vertical surfaces (e.g., wall stud, etc.), the track can include a channel that provides for ease of lateral adjustment and positioning to better accommodate storage of items. For example, one specific embodiment includes a carrier slidably mounted to the track&#39;s channel such that the carrier can be laterally moved along a length of the track. In this particular example, a hook/hanger component can be mounted to the slidably mounted carrier. In such embodiments, this unique mounting can thus allow the hook/hanger component to be readily repositioned by slidably moving the carrier along a length of the track channel, which may include grooves, races, depressions, etc. In some embodiments, the carrier can include slots for receiving tabs of a bracket clip to thereby allow the bracket clip (and the hook/hanger component) to be readily mounted to the carrier without the need of tools. One specific embodiment includes a track having a length of about thirty-six inches, and four carriers slidably mounted to the track.  
      Further aspects and features of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description and drawings provided herein. In addition, any one or more aspects of the invention may be implemented individually or in any combination with any one or more of the other aspects of the invention.  
      Referring now to  FIGS. 1 and 2 , there is shown one exemplary embodiment of a hook or hanger component  120  mountable to a wall standard or other support surface by an attachment member. As shown, the hanger component  120  generally includes wires  140  extending outwardly to form one or more end portions  128 , which can be used for supporting one or more items thereon. The hanger component  120  also includes spaced-apart bar portions  132  and  136 .  
      In one specific embodiment, the spaced-apart bar portions  132  and  136  of the hanger component  120  are adapted to be trapped between a wall standard  150  and an attachment member  160 , which, in turn, is engagable to the wall standard  150 . As shown in  FIG. 1 , the vertical wall standard  150  includes two columns of spaced-apart slots  116  disposed along the wall standard&#39;s front surface  152 . While the wall standard  150  is illustrated with spaced-apart paired slots  116 , other embodiments can be used with other types of wall standards having other opening arrangements or other means for engagement to such standards.  
      With further reference to  FIGS. 1 and 2 , the bar portions  132  and  136  are spaced apart from each other such that they may be positioned within the recessed portions  164  and  168  of the attachment member  160 , which, in turn, may be engaged with the wall standard  150 . The recessed portions  164  and  168  provide for trapping the respective bar portions  132  and  136  between the wall standard  150  and the attachment member  160  when the attachment member  160  is engaged to the wall standard  150 . In some embodiments, the attachment member  160  may trap the bar portions  132  and  136  directly against the front surface  152  of the wall standard  150 , although this is not required for all embodiments.  
      In various embodiments of a hanger component, the spaced-apart bar portions  132  and  136  of the hanger component  120  provide an opening therebetween that is adapted to generally receive an attachment member through the opening, thereby allowing the attachment member to engage a standard. The spaced-apart bar portions  132  and  136  can define an opening width that is sized relatively close to the size of the attachment member  160 , such that vertical movement of the hanger component  120  relative to the attachment member  160  is inhibited or limited by the engagement between the attachment member  160  and the spaced-apart bar portions  132  and  136 .  
      The hanger component  120  accordingly provides spaced-apart bar portions that may be operatively trapped by an attachment member (e.g.,  160 , etc.) against a standard (e.g.,  150 , etc.). The spaced-apart bar portions  132  and  136  can provide an opening through which an attachment member may engage the standard to trap the bar portions and inhibit movement of the hanger component  120  relative to the attachment member.  
      With reference now to  FIGS. 3 and 4 , the spaced-apart bar portions  132  and  136  of the hanger component  120  can alternatively, or additionally, be adapted to be trapped between an attachment member  160  and an apertured surface, such as a track mount or carrier  154 , which, in turn, may be slidably received within a track standard  158 . In this particular embodiment, the bar portions  132  and  136  can be sufficiently spaced apart from each other to allow the attachment member  160  (or at least a portion thereof, such as tabs  162  ( FIG. 4 ), tabs  1362  ( FIG. 28 ), tabs  1462  ( FIG. 29 ), etc.) to be positioned generally between the bar portions  132  and  136  and then engaged with the track mount  154 . As shown in  FIGS. 3 and 4 , the attachment member  160  may comprise recessed portions  164  and  168  that provide for respectively trapping the first and second bar portions  132  and  136  between the track mount  154  and the attachment member  160  when engaged to the track mount  154 .  
      The at least two spaced-apart bar portions  132  and  136  of the hanger component  120  are also adapted to be trapped between an attachment member  160  and a vertical surface, such as a wall or a wall-mounted track standard  158  as shown in  FIGS. 5 and 6 . The first and second bar portions  132  and  136  can be sufficiently spaced apart from each other to allow the attachment member  160  (or at least a portion thereof) to be positioned generally between the bar portions  132  and  136  and then engaged with the track standard  158 . The attachment member  160  may comprise recessed portions  164  and  168  that provide for trapping the first and second bar portions  132  and  136  between the track standard  158  and the attachment member  160  when engaged to the track standard  158 .  
      In one embodiment of a hanger component  120 , the hanger component  120  comprises a bar or rod  132  formed as shown in  FIGS. 1 and 2  to include the bar portions  132  and  136 . The bar portions  132  and  136  may be an integral part of a single bar that is monolithically formed to include the bar portions  132  and  136 . In such embodiments, the bar portions  132  and  136  may comprise two generally parallel spaced-apart sections of the single monolithically formed bar.  
      The hanger component  120  further comprises one or more bar end portions  140  extending generally outwardly to form one or more end portions  128  from which one or more items may be hung. As shown in  FIG. 1 , the upper bar  132  extends outwardly and forms a generally curved hook portion  128  for supporting one or more items thereon. The bar portions  132  and  136  may be joined to each other by means of welding, thermal bonding, adhesives, locking joints, combinations thereof, among other suitable means for joining bar portions. Alternatively, the bar portions may be integrally made from a plastic material or other suitable material.  
      In some embodiments, a cover member  170  ( FIG. 7 ) is provided for covering the hanger component  120  and attachment member  160 . The cover member  170  may be positioned over the attachment member  160  and/or over the bars of the hanger component  120 . In various embodiments, the cover  170  comprises a push-on or push-fit cover that effectively hides the mounting hardware (e.g., screws, boss feature, etc.). The cover  170  can also provide a suitable surface for displaying indicia, such as one or more advertisements, trademarks, trade names, service marks, graphic images, graphic elements, designs, artwork, distinctive marks, identifying symbols, company logos, company contact information, text, alphanumeric characters, sports team insignias, names, monograms, photographs, among others. In some embodiments, the outer surface portion of the cover may include integrally formed (e.g., integrally molded, etched, carved, etc.) indicia thereon. Alternatively, the outer surface portion of the cover may simply provide an area that is conducive for printing and/or adhesively affixing a label thereto. Accordingly, various embodiments can provide an end product having an improved finished look, which can also accommodate company branding (or other indicia displaying) and find greater utility in more areas of the home, office, or other place of use.  
       FIG. 8  illustrates an alternate embodiment of a hanger component  120 ′. As shown in  FIG. 8 , at least one of the two spaced-apart bar portions  132  and  136  may have a tapered section  142  and a reduced width portion  144 . The reduced width portion  144  can be adapted to be received within a notched or recessed portion  164 ,  168  of an attachment member  160  for operatively trapping the hanger component&#39;s reduced width portion  144  against a standard when the attachment member  160  is engaged with the standard.  
      In one aspect, the tapered section  142 , which leads into the hanger component&#39;s reduced width portion  144 , can be configured to limit generally horizontal side-to-side movement of the hanger component  120  relative to the attachment member  160 . Specifically, when an attachment member  160  is positioned to trap the reduced width portion  144  against a standard or other vertical surface, the tapered section  142  is inhibited from moving horizontally towards the attachment member  160  by virtue of the tapered section  142  being wider than the reduced width portion  144  received within a notch or recess  164  and  168  of the attachment member  160 .  
      As shown in  FIG. 8A , the back surface  145  of the coined feature or boss  141  may be substantially flat and be substantially flush with the tangent surface of the wire or bar portion  132 . In such embodiments, this flat back surface  145  of the boss or coined feature  141  can accordingly lie flush with and abut against a corresponding flat support surface, e.g., a front surface of a wall standard, track, or wall, etc.  
       FIG. 9  illustrates another alternate embodiment of a hanger component  120 ″. As shown in  FIG. 9 , one of the two spaced-apart bar portions  132  and  136  of the hanger component  120 ″ may comprise a tapered section having a reduced width portion  144 , which includes at least one opening  146  through the reduced width portion  144 . The opening  146  is adapted to receive a fastener (e.g., fastener  248  shown in  FIG. 14 , etc.) to permit the hanger component  120 ″ to be secured to a standard such that outward movement of the hanger component  120 ″ relative to the standard is inhibited by the fastener (not shown).  
      In various embodiments, the spaced-apart bar portions  132  and  136  are adapted to receive a cover member  170  ( FIG. 7 ) that may be positioned generally between the spaced-apart bar portions  132  and  136  of the hanger component  120 ″, to provide for covering the hanger component  120 ″ and fasteners. The cover member  170  may also be positioned generally between the spaced-apart bar portions  132  and  136  of the hanger component  120 ″ and engaged directly to a standard.  
      As shown in  FIG. 9A , the back surface  145  of the coined feature or boss  141  may be substantially flat and be substantially flush with the tangent surface of the wire or bar portion  132 . In such embodiments, this flat back surface  145  of the boss or coined feature  141  can accordingly lie flush with and abut against a corresponding flat support surface, e.g., a front surface of a wall standard, track, or wall, etc.  
       FIG. 10  illustrates another embodiment of a hanger component  220 . As shown in  FIG. 10 , the hanger component  220  comprises a first bar  232  having opposing end portions  240  that generally extend downwardly and outwardly to form a pair of hooks or end portions  228  for supporting one or more items thereon. The hanger component  220  also includes a second crossbar portion  236  spaced apart from the first bar  232 . The second crossbar portion  236  extends between the generally downwardly extending end portions  240  of the first bar portion  232 . The second crossbar  236  contacts the downwardly extending end portions  240  of the first bar portion  232 , and can be secured to the first bar  232  by means of welding, thermal bonding, adhesives, locking joints, or by other suitable means for joining two bar portions.  
      With continued reference to  FIG. 10 , the bar portions  232  and  236  of the hanger component  220  are adapted to be trapped between a wall standard  250  and an attachment member  260  engagable to the wall standard  250 . The vertical wall standard  250  includes two columns of spaced-apart slots  216  disposed along the wall standard&#39;s front surface  252 . Alternatively, other types of walls standards can be employed having other opening arrangements or other means for engagement.  
      The first and second bar portions  232  and  236  can be sufficiently spaced apart from each other to allow an attachment member  260  (or at least a portion thereof) to be positioned generally between the first and second bar portions  232  and  236  and engaged with the wall standard  250 . The attachment member  260  may comprise recessed portions  264  and  268  that provide for trapping the first and second bar portions  232  and  236  between the wall standard  250  and the attachment member  260  when engaged to the wall standard  250 . In some embodiments, the attachment member  260  may trap the bar portions  232  and  236  directly against the front surface  252  of the wall standard  250 , although this is not required for all embodiments.  
      The two bar portions  232  and  236  can be spaced apart such that vertical movement of the hanger component  220  relative to an attachment member  260  positioned generally between the spaced-apart bar portions  232  and  236  is inhibited or limited by the spacing of the bar portions relative to the attachment member  260 .  
      The bar portions  232  and  236  of the hanger component  220  may also be adapted to be trapped between an attachment member  260  and an apertured vertical surface, such as the track mount or carrier  154  slidably received within the track standard  158  as shown in  FIGS. 3 and 4 . In such embodiments, the first and second bar portions  232  and  236  can be sufficiently spaced apart from each other to allow the attachment member  260  (or at least a portion thereof) to be positioned between the bar portions  232  and  236  and engaged to the track mount or carrier  154 . The attachment member  260  may comprise recessed portions  264  and  268  that provide for trapping the first and second bar portions between the track mount or carrier  154  and the attachment member  260  when the attachment member  260  is engaged to the track mount  154 .  
       FIG. 11  illustrates another alternate embodiment of a hanger component  220 ′. As shown in  FIG. 11 , each bar portions  232  and  236  comprises a tapered section  242  having a reduced width portion  244 . The reduced width portions  244  are adapted to be received within recessed portions  264  and  268  of an attachment member  260  for trapping the reduced width portions  244  against a standard (or other support surface) when the attachment member  260  is engaged with the standard.  
      In some embodiments, the tapered sections  242  leading into the reduced width portions  244  can be configured to inhibit or limit horizontal side-to-side movement of the hanger component  220 ′ relative to the attachment member  260 . When an attachment member  260  is positioned to trap the reduced width portions  244  against a standard or other surface, the tapered sections  242  are inhibited from moving horizontally towards the attachment member  260  by virtue of the tapered sections  242  being wider than the reduced width portions  244  received within the attachment member&#39;s recesses  264 ,  268 .  
       FIG. 12  illustrates another alternative embodiment of a hanger component  220 ″. As shown in  FIG. 12 , the hanger component  220 ″ comprises first and second spaced-apart bar portions  232  and  236 . Each bar portion  232  and  236  has a tapered section  242  and a reduced width portion  244  with an opening  246  therethrough for receiving a fastener (e.g.,  248  in  FIG. 13 , etc.).  
      The bar portions  232  and  236  may be sufficiently spaced apart from each other such that at least a portion of an attachment member (e.g.,  260  in  FIG. 10 , etc.) may be positioned generally between the first and second bar portions  232  and  236  to engage a standard. In such embodiments, the attachment member  260  may comprise recessed portions  264  and  268  that provide for trapping the first and second bar portions  232  and  236  between the standard and the attachment member  260  when engaged to the standard.  
      With reference now to  FIGS. 13 and 14 , the hanger component  220 ″ may be slidably mounted to a track standard  258  by fasteners  248 . The fasteners  248  may be slidably received within the longitudinal slots or channel  272  of the track standard  258 .  
      As shown in  FIGS. 13 and 14 , each bar portion  232  and  236  of the hanger component  220 ″ includes at least one opening  246  ( FIG. 13 ) for receiving an attachment member or fastener  248  ( FIG. 14 ). Accordingly, the hanger component  220 ″ can be retained to the wall-mounted track standard  25  by the fasteners  248  received within the openings  246  and slots  272 .  
      In some embodiments, the spaced-apart bar portions  232  and  236  of the hanger component  220 ″ are adapted to accommodate a cover member that may be positioned generally between the spaced-apart bar portions  232  and  236 , to provide for covering the hanger component  220 ″ and attachment member  260  or fasteners  248  employed in retaining the hanger component  220 ″ to the track standard  258 . The cover member may be attached over an attachment member (e.g.,  260  in  FIG. 10 ), or may be positioned between the spaced-apart bar portions  232  and  236  of the hanger component  220 ″ and then directly engaged with a standard or other support surface.  
       FIG. 15  illustrates another embodiment of a hanger component  320 . As shown in  FIG. 15 , the hanger component  320  includes spaced-apart crossbar portions  332  and  336 . The hanger component  320  is also shown with bar sections  374  extending outwardly to form hooks or end portions  328  for supporting items thereon.  
      In this particular embodiment, the crossbars  332  and  336  generally extend horizontally and parallel with one another. The crossbars  332  and  336  contact the downwardly extending wire sections  374 . The crossbars  332  and  336  can be secured to the wire sections  374  by means of welding, thermal bonding, adhesives, locking joints, combinations thereof, among other suitable means for joining bar portions.  
      With continued reference to  FIG. 15 , the hanger component  320  is shown mounted generally between two wall standards  350 . Alternative embodiments, however, can include hanger components mounted to more or less than two wall standards.  
      The crossbar portions  332  and  336  of the hanger component  320  are adapted to be trapped between a wall standard  350  and an attachment member  360  engagable to the wall standard  350 .  
      The wall standards  350  shown in  FIG. 15  include two columns of spaced-apart slots  316  disposed along the wall standard&#39;s front surface  352 . Alternatively, the wall standards  350  may comprise other opening arrangements or means for engagement.  
      The first and second bar portions  332  and  336  can be sufficiently spaced apart from each other to allow an attachment member  360  (or at least a portion thereof) to be positioned generally between the first and second bar portions  332  and  336  for engaging the wall standard  350 . The attachment member  360  may comprise recessed portions  364  and  368  that provide for trapping the first and second bar portions  332  and  336  between the wall standard  350  and the attachment member  360  when the attachment member  360  is engaged to the wall standard  350 .  
      In various embodiments, the bar portions  332  and  336  of the hanger component  320  define an opening width therebetween that is sized relatively close to that of an attachment member  360  adapted to be received within the opening. With this relative sizing in such embodiments, the spaced-apart bar portions  332  and  336  can thus inhibit vertical movement of the hanger component  320  relative to the attachment member  360 . In such embodiments, the hanger component  320  accordingly provides spaced-apart bar portions  332  and  336  that may be operatively trapped by an attachment member  360  against a standard, and the spaced-apart bar portions provide an opening through which an attachment member  360  may engage the standard to trap the bar portions  332  and  336  in a manner that inhibits movement of the hanger component  320  relative to the attachment member  360  and standard.  
      In some embodiments, a cover member  370  may be positioned over the attachment member  360  and/or over the bars of the hanger component  320 . In various embodiments, the cover  370  comprises a push-on or push-fit cover that effectively hides the mounting hardware (e.g., screws, boss feature, etc.). The cover  370  can also provide a suitable surface for displaying indicia, such as one or more advertisements, trademarks, trade names, service marks, graphic images, graphic elements, designs, artwork, distinctive marks, identifying symbols, company logos, company contact information, text, alphanumeric characters, sports team insignias, names, monograms, photographs, among others. In some embodiments, the outer surface portion of the cover may include integrally formed (e.g., integrally molded, etched, carved, etc.) indicia thereon. Alternatively, the outer surface portion of the cover may simply provide an area that is conducive for printing and/or adhesively affixing a label thereto. Accordingly, various embodiments can provide an end product having an improved finished look, which can also accommodate company branding (or other indicia displaying) and find greater utility in more areas of the home, office, or other place of use.  
       FIGS. 16 through 20  respectively illustrate various alternative embodiments  420 ,  520 ,  620 ,  720 , and  820  of a hanger component. As shown in these figures, the various hanger components  420 ,  520 ,  620 ,  720 ,  820  generally include various configurations of formed wire and bar end portions  440 ,  540 ,  640 ,  740 ,  840  to provide one or more end portions  428 ,  528 ,  628 ,  728 ,  828  for supporting one or more items thereon. These various embodiments of the hanger component also include spaced-apart bar portions  432 ,  436 ,  532 ,  536 ,  632 ,  636 ,  732 ,  736 ,  832 ,  836 . As described and shown herein, these spaced-apart bar portions can allow the hanger component to be mounted with an attachment member to a wall standard or other support surface, for example, by the attachment member trapping the spaced-apart bar portions against the wall standard&#39;s front surface and/or generally between the wall standard&#39;s front surface and the attachment member.  
      In still other embodiments of the invention, a hanger component may comprise or include a support for a shelf, or alternatively may include a shelf portion. For example,  FIG. 21  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a hanger component  920  having bars or wires  974  forming a shelf portion.  
      With continued reference to  FIG. 21 , the hanger component  920  also includes spaced-apart bar portions  932  and  936 . These bar portions  932  and  932  can allow the hanger component  920  to be mounted with an attachment member  960  to a wall standard  950  or other support surface, for example, by the attachment member trapping the spaced-apart bar portions  932 ,  936  substantially against the wall standard&#39;s front surface  952  and/or generally between the wall standard&#39;s front surface  952  and recessed portions  964  and  968  of the attachment member  960 .  
      In this particular embodiment, the crossbars  932  and  936  generally extend horizontally and parallel with one another. The crossbars  932  and  936  contact the downwardly extending wire sections  974 . The crossbars  932  and  936  can be secured to the wire sections  974  by means of welding, thermal bonding, adhesives, locking joints, combinations thereof, among other suitable means for joining bar portions.  
      In some embodiments, a cover member  970  is provided for covering the hanger component  920  and attachment member  960 . The cover member  970  may be positioned over the attachment member  960  and/or over the bars of the hanger component  920 . In various embodiments, the cover  970  comprises a push-on or push-fit cover that effectively hides the mounting hardware (e.g., screws, boss feature, etc.). The cover  970  can also provide a suitable surface for displaying indicia, such as one or more advertisements, trademarks, trade names, service marks, graphic images, graphic elements, designs, artwork, distinctive marks, identifying symbols, company logos, company contact information, text, alphanumeric characters, sports team insignias, names, monograms, photographs, among others. In some embodiments, the outer surface portion of the cover may include integrally formed (e.g., integrally molded, etched, carved, etc.) indicia thereon. Alternatively, the outer surface portion of the cover may simply provide an area that is conducive for printing and/or adhesively affixing a label thereto. Accordingly, various embodiments can provide an end product having an improved finished look, which can also accommodate company branding (or other indicia displaying) and find greater utility in more areas of the home, office, or other place of use.  
      In other aspects, the invention relates to attachment members (e.g., bracket clips, etc.) that can be releasably attachable to a wall-mounted standard. In various embodiments, an attachment member has a channel (e.g., generally C-shaped channel, generally U-shaped channel, etc.) extending lengthwise and generally vertically when the attachment member is mounted to a vertical wall-mounted standard. The attachment member includes at least one recessed portion (e.g., formed portion, notched portion, saddle, etc.) that together with the standard can cooperatively trap at least one wire or bar portion of a hook/hanger component between the attachment member and the standard, to thereby retain the wire portion against the wall standard. By way of example, various embodiments include an attachment member that causes two spaced-apart bar portions of a hook/hanger component to abut and directly contact a front surface of a standard. Alternatively, the two spaced-apart bar portions of the hanger component may be cooperatively trapped between a surface on the attachment member and the front surface of the standard, where the spaced-apart bar portions are generally retained against or maintain a floating contact with the standard.  
      In various embodiments, the attachment member can also include one or more tabs for engaging apertures (e.g., notches, slots, holes, etc.) in the wall standard, thereby allowing the attachment member and the hook/hanger component to be selectively positioned along the wall standard via the selective engagement of the attachment member to the standard without using any tools.  
      Referring now to  FIG. 22 , there is shown one exemplary embodiment of a system  1000  embodying one or more aspects of the invention. As shown in  FIG. 22 , the system  1000  generally includes a wall or track standard  1058 , a track mount or carrier  1054 , a hanger component  1020  having spaced-apart bar portions  1032  and  1036 , and an attachment member  1060 . As shown, the attachment member  1060  retains the hanger component  1020  to the track mount  1054 , which, in turn, is slidably mounted to the track standard  1058 . The track standard  1058  can be attached to a wall or other support surface, for example, by fasteners received within fastener holes  1059 .  
      The attachment member  1060  includes first and second recessed portions  1064  and  1068  respectively configured for trapping the spaced-apart bar portions  1032  and  1036  between the track mount  1054  and the attachment member  1060  when the attachment member  1060  is engaged to the track mount  1054 . In this exemplary manner, the attachment member  1060  operatively retains the hanger component  1020  to the track mount  1054 .  
      The wall or track standard  1058  includes an upper slot or groove  1082  and a lower slot or groove  1086 . The slots  1082  and  1086  are disposed longitudinally along the track standard&#39;s front surface  1090 . A track mount  1054  may be slidably disposed relative to the slots  1082  and  1086  respectively, for adjustably positioning the track mount  1054  relative to the track standard  1058 . Aspects of the invention, however, are not so limited, as other embodiments can include track standards having differently configured (e.g., arranged, shaped, sized, etc.) apertures or other means for positioning.  
      The track mount  1054  includes upper and lower edge portions  1092  and  1096  configured to be slidably received within the respective upper and lower slots  1082  and  1086  of the track standard  1058 . The track mount  1054  can further include a plurality of apertures  1016  (e.g., slots, holes, openings, notches, etc.) to allow engagement of an attachment member  1060  thereto. In this particular embodiment, the track mount  1054  includes two columns of spaced-apart slots  1016  disposed along the track mount&#39;s front surface  1052 , which as described herein can receive tabs of an attachment member. Aspects of the invention, however, are not so limited, as other embodiments can include track mounts having differently configured (e.g., arranged, shaped, sized, etc.) apertures or other means for engaging the attachment member.  
      The system  1000  shown in  FIG. 22  further comprises a hanger component  1020  having one or more wires or bar portions  1040  extending outwardly to form one or more end portions  1028  for supporting one or more items thereon. The hanger component  1020  further includes the spaced-apart bar portions  1032  and  1036  that can be operatively trapped between the track mount  1054  and the attachment member  1060 . Alternatively, the hanger component&#39;s bar portions  1032  and  1036  may also be adapted to be operatively trapped between other apertured support surface, such as a wall standard, track standard, etc.  
      The first and second bar portions  1032  and  1036  can be sufficiently spaced apart from each other to allow the attachment member  1060  (or at least a portion thereof) to be positioned generally between the bar portions  1032  and  1036  and then engaged with the track mount  1054 .  
      The attachment member  1060  includes first and second recessed portions  1064  and  1068  that are respectively configured together with the track mount  1054  for cooperatively trapping the spaced-apart crossbar portions  1032  and  1036  between the track mount  1054  and the attachment member  1060 . In this exemplary manner, this trapping helps retain the wire portions  1032  and  1036  against the track mount  1054 , thereby mounting the hanger component  1020  to the track mount  1054 .  
      The spacing between the first and second recessed portions  1064  and  1068  relative to the spacing between the bar potions  1032  and  1036  of the hanger component  1020  can be configured such that vertical movement of the hanger component  1020  relative to the attachment member  1060  is inhibited by the attachment member  1060 . At least one bar portion  1032  and  1036  of the hanger component  1020  may be cooperatively trapped between the surface of the first recessed portion  1064  and the front surface of the track mount  1054 .  
      In some embodiments, the attachment member  1060  may cause the bar portions  1032  and  1036  to abut and directly contact a front surface of the track mount  1054 . Alternatively, the bar portions  1032 ,  1036  of the hanger component  1020  may be cooperatively trapped between surface of the recessed portions  1064 ,  1068  of the attachment member  1060  and the front surface of the track mount  1054 , in which case the bar portions  1032 ,  1036  are generally retained against the track mount  1054 . For example, the bar portions  1032 ,  1036  may maintain floating contact with the front surface of the track mount  1054  and the surfaces defining the recessed portions  1062 ,  1068  of the attachment member  1060 .  
      The spacing between the recessed portions  1064  and  1068  of the attachment member  1060  and the track mount  1054  can be configured such that outward movement of the hanger component  1020  away from the track mount  1054  is inhibited by the recessed portions  1064  and  1068 . The spacing between the two crossbar portions  1032  and  1036  of the hanger component  1020  can also be configured such that vertical movement of the hanger component  1020  relative to the attachment member  1060  is inhibited by the attachment member  1060 . The first and second recessed portions  1064  and  1068  in the attachment member  1060  can also be spaced relative to the spaced-apart crossbar portions  1032  and  1036  of the hanger component  1020  such that vertical movement of the hanger component  1020  relative to the attachment member  1060  is limited. In this exemplary manner, the attachment member  1060  can thus retain the hanger component  1020  to the track mount  1054  in a relatively secure manner such that movement of the hanger component  1020  relative to the track mount  1054  is inhibited by the attachment member  1060 .  
      The attachment member  1060  may further include tabs. Each tab may include downwardly extending portions that define a notch on the inner side of the tab for receiving a portion of the track mount  1054 . In various embodiments, engagement of the attachment member&#39;s notches with the track mount  1054  establishes an interference or frictional fit of the spaced-apart bar portions  1032  and  1036  between the attachment member  1060  and the track mount  1054 . By way of example only, the attachment member  1060  may include tabs and notches substantially similar to the tabs  1362 ,  1462  and notches  1366 ,  1466  shown respectively in  FIGS. 28 and 29  for the attachment members  1360  and  1460 .  
      In various embodiments, the hanger component  1020  of system  1000  may further comprise a tapered section and a reduced width portion  1044  on at least one of the two spaced-apart bar portions  1032  and  1036 . By way of example only, the hanger component  1020  may be include tapered sections and reduced width portions substantially similar to the tapered sections  142 ,  144 ,  242   244  shown in  FIGS. 8, 9 ,  11 , and  12  for the hanger components  120 ′,  120 ″,  220 ′, and  220 ″.  
      In various embodiments, the hanger component&#39;s reduced width portion can be adapted to be received within the recessed portion  1064 ,  1068  of the attachment member  1060  for operatively trapping the reduced width portion of the hanger component  1020  against a track mount  1054  when the attachment member  1060  is engaged with the track mount  1054 . In one aspect, the tapered section that leads into the reduced width portion in the bar  1032  of the hanger component  1020  is configured to limit horizontal side-to-side movement of the hanger component  1020  relative to the attachment member  1060 . Specifically, when an attachment member  1060  is positioned to trap the reduced width portion against a standard or other vertical surface, the tapered section of the bar  1032  is inhibited from moving horizontally towards the attachment member  1060  by virtue of the tapered section being wider than the reduced width portion received within a recess  1064 ,  1068  in the attachment member  1060 .  
       FIGS. 23 and 24  illustrate another system  1100  embodying one or more aspects of the invention. As shown in  FIGS. 23 and 24 , the system  1100  generally includes a wall or track standard  1158 , a hanger component  1120  having two spaced-apart bar portions  1132  and  1136 , and an attachment member  1160  engagable to the track standard  1158 . The attachment member  1160  includes first and second recessed portions  1164  and  1168  that cooperate with the track standard  1158  to operatively trap at least one wire portion  1132 ,  1136  of the hook or hanger component  1120  between the attachment member  1160  and the track standard  1158 , to thereby retain the wire portion  1132 ,  1136  against the track standard  1158 . The track standard  1158  can be attached to a wall or other support surface, for example, by fasteners received within fastener holes  1159 .  
      As shown in  FIG. 23 , the track standard  1158  includes an upper slot or groove  1182  and a lower slot or groove  1186 . The slots  1182  and  1186  are disposed longitudinally along the track standard&#39;s front surface  1190 . An attachment member  1160  may be slidably engaged with the slots  1182  and  1186 , to thereby allow for adjustable positioning of the attachment member  1160  relative to the track standard  1158 . Aspects of the invention, however, are not so limited, as other embodiments can include track standards having differently configured (e.g., arranged, shaped, sized, etc.) apertures or other means for positioning.  
      The system  1100  shown in  FIGS. 23 and 24  further comprises a hanger component  1120  having one or more wires or bar portions  1140  extending outwardly to form one or more ends  1128  for supporting one or more items thereon. The hanger component  1120  further includes the spaced-apart bar portions  1132  and  1136  that can be operatively trapped between the track standard  1158  and the attachment member  1160 . Alternatively, the hanger component&#39;s bar portions  1132  and  1136  may also be adapted to be operatively trapped between other support surfaces, such as a wall or a wall-mounted standard.  
      The first and second bar portions  1132  and  1136  can be sufficiently spaced apart from each other to allow the attachment member  1160  (or at least a portion thereof) to be positioned generally between the bar portions  1132  and  1136  and then engaged with the wall or track standard  1158 . The attachment member  1160  may comprise recessed portions  1164  and  1168  that provide for operatively trapping the first and second bar portions  1132  and  1136  between the track standard  1158  and the attachment member  1160 . This trapping helps retain the wire portions  1132  and  1136  against the track standard  1158 , thereby mounting the hanger component  1120  to the track standard  1158 .  
      In various embodiments, the bar portions  1132  and  1136  of the hanger component  1120  may further comprise one or more tapered sections and one or more reduced width portions. In such embodiments, the reduced width portion can be adapted to be received within a recessed portion  1164 ,  1168  of an attachment member  1160 , for trapping the reduced width portion of the hanger component  1120  against a track standard  1158  when the attachment member  1160  is engaged with the track standard  1158 . By way of example only, the hanger component  1120  may be include tapered sections and reduced width portions substantially similar to the tapered sections  142 ,  144 ,  242   244  shown in  FIGS. 8, 9 ,  11 , and  12  for the hanger components  120 ′,  120 ″,  220 ′, and  220 ″.  
      With continued reference to  FIGS. 23 and 24 , the attachment member  1160  includes first and second end portions  1194  and  1198  that are configured to be slidably received within the respective upper and lower slots  1182  and  1186  of the track standard  1158 . The attachment member  1160  may be slidably engaged with the slots  1182  and  1186  of the track standard  1158 , which allows for adjustable positioning of the attachment member  1160  relative to the track standard  1158 .  
      The attachment member  1160  further comprises at least two recessed portions  1164  and  1168  for receiving the spaced-apart bar portions  1132  and  1136  of the hanger component  1120 . The recessed portions  1164  and  1168  provide for operatively trapping the first and second bar portions  1132 ,  1136  between the front surface of the track standard  1158  and the back surface of the attachment member  1160  when the attachment member  1160  is engaged with the track standard  1158 .  
      The spacing between the recessed portions  1164  and  1168  relative to the spacing between the bar potions  1132  and  1136  of the hanger component  1120  can be configured such that vertical movement of the hanger component  1120  relative to the attachment member  1160  is inhibited by the attachment member  1160 . The spacing between the recessed portions  1164 ,  1168  of the attachment member  1160  and the track standard  1158  can be configured such that outward movement of the hanger component  1120  away from the track standard  1158  is inhibited by the recessed portions  1164 ,  1168  of the attachment member  1160 . The spacing between the bar portions  1132 ,  1136  of the hanger component  1120  can be configured such that vertical movement of the hanger component  1120  relative to the attachment member  1160  is inhibited by the attachment member  1160 . In this exemplary manner, the attachment member  1160  can thus retain the hanger component  1120  to the track standard  1158  in a relatively secure manner such that movement of the hanger component  1120  relative to the track standard  1158  is inhibited by the attachment member  1160 .  
      At least one bar portion  1132  and  1136  of the hanger component  1120  can be operatively trapped between a surface of a recessed portion  1164 ,  1168  of the attachment member  1160  and the front surface of the track standard  1158 . In some embodiments, the attachment member  1160  may cause the bar portions  1132  and  1136  to abut and directly contact a front surface of the track standard  1158 . Alternatively, the bar portions  1132 ,  1136  of the hanger component  1120  may be cooperatively trapped between surfaces of the recessed portions  1164 ,  1168  of the attachment member  1160  and the front surface of the track standard  1158 , in which case the bar portions  1132 ,  1136  are generally retained against the track standard  1158 . For example, the bar portions  1032 ,  1036  may maintain floating contact with the front surface of the track standard  1158  and the surfaces defining the recessed portions  1164 ,  1168  of the attachment member  1160 .  
      The attachment member  1160  shown in  FIGS. 23 and 24  generally comprises first and second end portions  1194  and  1198 . The end portions  1194  and  1198  can be formed to provide edges adapted to be slidably engaged within the respective upper and lower slots  1184  and  1186  of the track standard  1158 .  
      The recessed portions  1164  and  1168  of the attachment member  1160  comprise a generally C-shaped curve adapted to trap or clamp a bar portion  1132 ,  1136  of the hanger component  1120  against a surface. The spacing between the recessed portions  1164  and  1168  can be made relative close to that of the spacing between the two bar portions  1132 ,  1136  of the hanger component  1120 , such that vertical movement of the hanger component  1120  relative to an attachment member  1160  is limited by the engagement of the spaced-apart bar portions  1132  and  1136  within the recessed portions  1164  and  1168 . Accordingly, the bar portions  1132  and  1136  may be operatively trapped by the attachment member  1160  against a standard in a manner that inhibits movement of the hanger component  1120  relative to the attachment member  1160  and the standard.  
      In alternate embodiments, the hanger component  1120  may include one or more tapered sections and reduced width portions. In one specific embodiment, the bar portions  1132  of the hanger component  1120  includes a tapered section leading into a reduced width portion of the bar  1132 . This tapered sections can inhibit and limit horizontal side-to-side movement of the hanger component  1120  relative to the attachment member  1160 . When the recessed portions  1164 ,  1168  of the attachment member  1160  are disposed over a reduced width portion of a bar portion of the hanger component  1120 , the tapered section of the bar portion  1132  is inhibited from moving horizontally relative to the attachment member  1160  by virtue of the tapered section being wider than the reduced width portion received within the recessed portion  1164 ,  1168  of the attachment member  1160 .  
       FIGS. 25 and 26  illustrate another exemplary embodiment of a system  1200  embodying one or more aspects of the invention. As shown in  FIGS. 25 and 26 , the system  1200  generally includes a track standard  1258  having two generally parallel slots or channels  1282  and  1286 . The system  1200  also includes a hanger component  1220  having two spaced-apart bar portions  1232  and  1236 , and an attachment member  1260  engagable to the slots  1282  and  1286  of the track standard  1258 . In this particular illustrated embodiment, the attachment member  1260  comprises fasteners  1248  that operatively trap the spaced-apart crossbar portions  1232  and  1236  between the track standard  1258  and the attachment means  1248  when the attachment means  1248  is engaged with the slots  1282  and  1286  in the track standard  1258 . In this exemplary manner, the attachment means  1248  thus retains the hanger component  1220  to the track standard  1258 .  
      The track standard&#39;s upper and lower slots  1282  and  1286  are generally parallel to one another and extend along the track standard&#39;s front surface  1252 . The attachment member  1260  may be slidably engaged within the upper and lower slots  1282  and  1286 , for adjustably positioning the hanger component  1220  relative to the track standard  1258 . By way of example, an attachment member  1260  may be slidably inserted into a slot  1282 ,  1286  from an open end portion of the slot  1282 ,  1286 . Or, for example, an attachment member  1260  may be slidably engaged within a slot  1282 ,  1286  by inserting a portion (e.g., a nut  1278 , etc.) of the attachment member  1260  through an opening  1287  of a slot  1282 ,  1286 . Aspects of the invention, however, are not so limited, as other embodiments can include track standards having differently configured (e.g., arranged, shaped, sized, etc.) apertures or other means for positioning.  
      The system  1200  shown in  FIGS. 25 and 26  also includes a hanger component  1220  having one or more wire sections or bar portions  1274  extending outwardly to form one or more ends  1228  for supporting one or more items thereon. The hanger component&#39;s spaced-apart bar portions  1232  and  1236  are adapted to be operatively trapped between the track standard  1258  and the attachment member  1260 .  
      As shown in  FIG. 25 , the bar portions  1232 ,  1236  of the hanger component  1220  may further comprise tapered sections  1242  and reduced width portions  1244 . The reduced width sections  1244  further include openings therethrough for receiving the fasteners  1248  for operatively trapping the hanger component  1220  to a wall or to a track standard  1258 , which, may, in turn, be mounted to a wall. Accordingly, the system  1200  includes at least one attachment member  1248  for retaining at least one bar portion  1232 ,  1236  of the hanger component  1220  to the track standard  1258 .  
      In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 26 , the attachment member  1260  generally comprises a fastener  1248 , such as a screw and an associated nut  1278 . Alternative embodiments, however, can include other attachment members besides screws, nuts, bolts, etc. By way of further example, a plug  1275  having an end portion with an associated locking sleeve or washer  1278 , or other combination of components suitable for assembly that may be received within the tracks  1282 ,  1286 . As shown in  FIG. 26 , the attachment member or fastener  1248  is positioned relative to the at least one opening through a bar portion  1232 ,  1236  of the hanger component  1220 , such that the nut or sleeve  1278  associated with the fastener  1248  may be received within a slot  1282 ,  1286  of the wall-mounted track standard  1258  to operatively trap the bar portion  1232 ,  1236  of the hanger component  1220  between the attachment member  1260  (or fastener  1248 ) and the front surface of the wall-mounted track standard  1258 .  
      In this exemplary manner, at least one bar portion  1232 ,  1236  of the hanger component  1220  is operatively trapped between the attachment member  1260  and the front surface of the track standard  1258 . In some embodiments, the attachment member  1260  may cause the bar portions  1232  and  1236  to abut and directly contact a front surface of the track standard  1258 . Alternatively, the bar portions  1232 ,  1236  of the hanger component  1220  may be cooperatively trapped between the attachment member  1260  and the front surface of the track standard  1258 , in which case the bar portions  1232 ,  1236  are generally retained against the track standard  1258 . For example, the bar portions  1232 ,  1236  may maintain floating contact with the front surface of the track standard  1258  and the attachment member  1260 .  
      The spacing between the two crossbar portions  1232  and  1236  of the hanger component  1220  relative to the spacing between the tracks  1282  and  1286  can be configured such that vertical movement of the hanger component  1220  relative to the track standard  1258  is inhibited by the attachment fasteners  1248 . In this exemplary manner, the attachment member  1260  or fastener  1248  thereby retains the hanger component  1220  to the track standard  1258  in a manner such that outward movement or vertical of the hanger component  1220  relative to the track standard  1258  is inhibited by the attachment member  1260 .  
       FIG. 27  illustrates another exemplary embodiment of a system  1300  embodying one or more aspects of the invention. As shown in  FIG. 27 , the system  1300  generally includes a wall standard  1350 , a hanger component  1320  having two spaced-apart bar portions  1332  and  1336 , and an attachment member  1360  (also shown in  FIG. 28 ). The attachment member  1360  includes first and second recessed portions  1364  and  1368  that are respectively configured together with the standard  1350  to cooperatively trap at least one wire portion  1332 ,  1336  of the hanger component  1320  between the attachment member  1360  and the standard  1350 , to thereby retain the hanger component  1320  to the wall standard  1350 .  
      The wall standard  1350  includes a plurality of apertures  1316  therein. In the illustrated embodiment, the wall standard  1350  includes two columns of spaced-apart slots  1316  disposed along the wall standard&#39;s front surface  1352 . Aspects of the invention, however, are not so limited, as other embodiments can include wall standards having differently configured (e.g., arranged, shaped, sized, etc.) apertures or other means for engaging a bracket clip.  
      As shown in  FIG. 28 , the attachment member  1360  in one embodiment includes spaced-apart tabs  1362  that extend outwardly and downwardly from the attachment member  1360 . The tabs  1362  are configured to be engaged with the slots  1316  of the wall standard  1350  ( FIG. 27 ). The upper portion of the attachment member  1360  includes a first recessed portion  1364  configured for trapping the hanger component&#39;s crossbar portion  1332  between the wall standard  1350  and the attachment member  1360 . The lower portion of the attachment member  1360  includes a second recessed portion  1368  configured for trapping the other spaced-apart crossbar portion  1336  of the hanger component  1320  between the wall standard  1350  and the attachment member  1360 . By trapping the crossbar portions  1332  and  1336  in this exemplary manner, the attachment member  1360  can thus retain the hanger component  1320  to the wall standard  1350 .  
      The spaced-apart bar portions  1332  and  1336  of the hanger component  1320  provide an opening therebetween sufficiently sized to allow a portion of the attachment member  1360  therethrough for engaging the standard  1350 . In various embodiments, the spaced-apart bar portions  1332  and  1336  define an opening width that is sized relative close to that of the attachment member  1360 , such that vertical movement of the hanger component  1320  relative to the attachment member  1360  is limited by the engagement of the bar portions  1332  and  1336  within the recessed portions  1364  and  1368 . Accordingly, the hanger component  1320  thus includes two spaced-apart bar portions  1332  and  1336  that may be operatively trapped by the attachment member  1360  against the wall standard  1350 , with the spaced-apart bar portions  1332  and  1336  providing an opening through which the attachment member  1360  may engage the standard  1350  to trap the bar portions  1332  and  1336  in a manner that inhibits movement of the hanger component  1320  relative to the attachment member  1360  and standard  1350 .  
      With continued reference to  FIG. 27 , the crossbar portion  1332  comprises one or more wire sections  1340  extending generally outwardly therefrom that form one or more hooks  1328  for supporting one or more items thereon. The opposing end portions of the second crossbar portion  1336  are in contact with the downwardly extending portions  1340  of the first crossbar portion  1332 .  
      The spacing between the first and second recessed portions  1364  and  1368  relative to the spacing between the two bar portions  1332  and  1336  of the hanger component  1320  can be configured such that vertical movement of the hanger component  1320  relative to the attachment member  1360  is inhibited by the attachment member  1360 . The spacing between the recessed portions  1364 ,  1368  of the attachment member  1360  and the wall standard  1350  can be configured such that outward movement of the hanger component  1320  relative to the wall standard  1350  is inhibited by the recessed portions  1364 ,  1368  of the attachment member  1360 . The spacing between the two crossbar portions  1332  and  1336  of the hanger component  1320  can be configured such that vertical movement of the hanger component  1320  relative to the attachment member  1360  is inhibited by the attachment member  1360 . In this exemplary manner, the attachment member  1360  can thus retain the hanger component  1320  to the wall standard  1350  in a relatively secure manner such that outward movement or vertical movement of the hanger component  1320  relative to the wall standard  1350  is inhibited by the attachment member  1360 .  
      In some embodiments, the attachment member  1360  may cause the bar portions  1332  and  1336  to abut and directly contact a front surface of the wall standard  1350 . Alternatively, the bar portions  1332 ,  1336  of the hanger component  1320  may be cooperatively trapped between surface of the recessed portions  1364 ,  1368  of the attachment member  1360  and the front surface of the wall standard  1350 , in which case the bar portions  1332 ,  1036  are generally retained against the wall standard  1350 . For example, the bar portions  1032 ,  1036  may maintain floating contact with the front surface of the wall standard  1350  and the surfaces defining the recessed portions  1362 ,  1368  of the attachment member  1360 .  
      In various embodiments, the attachment member  1360  shown in  FIG. 28  comprises a channel  1312  with first and second spaced-apart sidewalls  1314  and  1318 . The sidewalls  1314  and  1318  include tabs  1362  that extend outwardly and downwardly from the sidewalls. The downwardly extending portion of the tab  1362  defines a notch or opening  1366  between the tab  1362  and the corresponding sidewall  1314 ,  1318 . In various embodiments, the notches  1366  can be receive a portion of the wall standard  1350 , such that engagement of the notch  1366  within an aperture  1316  of the wall standard  1350  establishes a frictional fit of the crossbar portions  1332 ,  1336  between the attachment member  1360  and the wall standard  1350 .  
      In various embodiments, the hanger component  1320  may further comprise one or more tapered sections  1342  and reduced width portions  1344 . In such embodiments, the reduced width portions  1344  may be adapted to be received within the recessed portions  1364 ,  1368  of the attachment member  1360  (or other suitable attachment member) for trapping the reduced width portions  1344  of the hanger component  1320  against the wall standard  1350  when the attachment member  1360  is engaged with the wall standard  1350 .  
      The tapered sections  1342 , which generally lead into the reduced width portions  1344  of the bar portions  1332 ,  1336 , can be configured to limit horizontal side-to-side movement of the hanger component  1320  relative to the attachment member  1360 . When a recessed portion  1364 ,  1368  of the attachment member  1360  is over a reduced width portion  1344  of the hanger component  1320 , the tapered section  1342  of the spaced-apart bar portion  1332 ,  1336  can inhibit the hanger component  1320  from moving horizontally relative to the attachment member  1360  by virtue of the tapered section  1342  being wider than the reduced width portion  1344  received within the recessed portion  1364 ,  1368  of the attachment member  1360 . Accordingly, the attachment member  1360  thereby limits horizontal side-to-side movement of the hanger component  1320  relative to the attachment member  1360 . The attachment member  1360  also retains the hanger component  1320  to the track standard  1350  in a manner such that outward movement of the hanger component  1320  relative to the track standard  1350  is inhibited by the attachment member  1360 . The first and second recessed portions  1364  and  1368  in the attachment member  1360  are also spaced relative to the spacing between the crossbar portions  1332  and  1336  of the hanger component  1320  such that vertical movement of the hanger component  1320  relative to the attachment member  1360  is limited.  
      In alternate embodiments, the hanger component  1320  with a reduced width section  1344  may also include at least one opening through the reduced width section  1344 . The opening may be adapted to receive a fastener for further trapping the hanger component  1320  to a wall or a wall standard  1350 .  
       FIGS. 29 through 36  illustrate another embodiment of an attachment member  1460  embodying one or more aspects of the invention. As shown in  FIGS. 29 and 30 , the attachment member  1460  includes a channel  1412  with first and second spaced-apart sidewalls  1414  and  1418 . The sidewalls  1414  and  1418  include tabs  1462  that extend outwardly and downwardly from the sidewalls  1414 ,  1418 . The downwardly extending portion of each tab  1462  defines a notch or opening  1466  generally between the tab  1462  and the corresponding sidewall  1414 ,  1418 . In various embodiments, the tabs  1462  and notches  1466  defined thereby are configured to engage apertures of a wall standard, such as slots  1416  of wall standard  1450  shown in  FIG. 37 . Alternatively, the tabs  1462  can be configured to engage other standards and/or other types of openings besides slots. In addition, the attachment member  1460  can also include more or less tabs (e.g., more or less than two tabs per sidewall, etc.), differently configured tabs and/or different attachment means for engaging a standard than what are shown in the figures.  
      The attachment member  1460  can be used to mount a wide variety of hook and hanger components to a wall standard or other apertured support surface. By way of example only, the attachment member  1460  can be used to mount any one of the various hanger components (e.g.,  120 ,  220 ,  320 ,  420 ,  520 ,  620 ,  720 ,  820 ,  920 ,  1020 ,  1120 ,  1220 ,  1230 ,  1420 , etc.) shown and described herein.  
       FIG. 37  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a system  1400  embodying one or more aspects of the invention. As shown in  FIG. 37 , the system  1400  generally includes the attachment member  1460  (shown in  FIGS. 29 through 36 ), a wall standard  1450 , and a hanger component  1420  having two spaced-apart bar portions  1432  and  1436 . The attachment member  1460  includes upper and lower portions  1464  and  1468  that are respectively configured together with the standard  1450  to cooperatively trap at least one wire portion  1432 ,  1436  of the hanger component  1420  between the attachment member  1460  and the standard  1450 , to thereby retain the hanger component  1420  to the wall standard  1450 .  
      In the exemplary embodiment of  FIG. 37 , the attachment member  1460  is shown aligned for engagement with the double-slotted wall standard  1450  for mounting the exemplary hanger component  1420  to the wall standard  1450 . As shown in  FIG. 37 , the wall standard  1450  includes two columns of spaced-apart slots  1416  disposed along the wall standard&#39;s front surface  1452 . Aspects of the invention, however, are not so limited, as other embodiments can include wall standards having differently configured (e.g., arranged, shaped, sized, etc.) apertures or other means for engaging a bracket clip.  
      As shown in  FIGS. 38 through 42 , portions of the attachment member  1460  can cradle, wedge, and/or trap one or more portions of the hanger component  1420  against the front surface  1452  of the wall standard  1450 . This trapping can provide for relatively securely mounting of the hanger component  1420  to the wall standard  1450 . In various embodiments, portions of the attachment member  1460  can nest or be disposed within the coined features or bosses  1441  of the hanger component  1420  when the hanger component  1420  is mounted to the standard  1450  by the attachment member  1460 . This nesting can help maintain vertical alignment of the hanger component  1420  and inhibit the hanger component  1420  from moving (e.g., sliding side-to-side, etc.) relative to the standard  1450  through contact between the nesting portions of the attachment member  1460  and the corresponding portions of the coining saddle  1441  (e.g., tapered portions  1442  and reduced width portions  1444 , etc.) of the hanger component  1420  defining the coining saddle  1441 .  
      In various embodiments, the hanger component  1420  may comprise one or more tapered sections  1442  and reduced width portions  1444 . In such embodiments, the reduced width portions  1444  may be adapted to be received within the upper and lower recessed portions  1464 ,  1468  of the attachment member  1460  (or other suitable attachment member) for trapping the reduced width portions  1444  of the hanger component  1420  against the wall standard  1450  when the attachment member  1460  is engaged with the wall standard  1450 .  
      The tapered sections  1442 , which generally lead into the reduced width portions  1444  of the bar portions  1432 ,  1436 , can be configured to limit horizontal side-to-side movement of the hanger component  1420  relative to the attachment member  1460 . When a recessed portion  1464 ,  1468  of the attachment member  1460  is disposed over a reduced width portion  1444  of the hanger component  1420 , contact between the tapered sections  1442  of the spaced-apart bar portions  1432 ,  1436  and the attachment member can inhibit the hanger component  1420  from moving horizontally relative to the attachment member  1460  by virtue of the tapered section  1442  being wider than the reduced width portion  1444  received within the recessed portion  1464 ,  1468  of the attachment member  1460 . Accordingly, the attachment member  1460  thereby limits horizontal side-to-side movement of the hanger component  1420  relative to the attachment member  1460 . The attachment member  1460  also retains the hanger component  1420  to the track standard  1450  in a manner such that outward movement of the hanger component  1420  relative to the track standard  1450  is inhibited by the attachment member  1460 . The first and second recessed portions  1464  and  1468  in the attachment member  1460  are also spaced relative to the spacing between the crossbar portions  1432  and  1436  of the hanger component  1420  such that vertical movement of the hanger component  1420  relative to the attachment member  1460  is limited.  
      In alternate embodiments, the hanger component  1420  with a reduced width section  1444  may also include at least one opening  1446  ( FIG. 42 ) through the reduced width section  1444 . The opening  1446  may be adapted to receive a fastener for further securing the hanger component  1420  to a wall, wall standard  1450 , or track standard.  
      As shown in  FIGS. 38 and 39 , the back surface of the coined features or bosses  1441  may be substantially flat and be substantially flush with the tangent surface of the wire or bar portions  1432  and  1436 . In such embodiments, the flat back surfaces of the bosses or coined features  1441  can accordingly lay flush with and abut against a corresponding flat support surface, e.g., a front surface of a wall standard, track, or wall, etc.  
      As shown in  FIGS. 41A and 41B , some embodiments include the front surfaces of the coined features or bosses  1441  being substantially flat. In such embodiments, the flat front surfaces of the bosses or coined features  1441  can accordingly lie flush and abut against corresponding portions of the attachment member  1460 .  
      In various embodiments, the installed product can be trimmed off with a push-on or push-fit cover that hides the mounting hardware (e.g., screws, boss feature, attachment member, mechanical fasteners, etc.). The trim cover can also provide a suitable surface for displaying indicia, such as one or more advertisements, trademarks, trade names, service marks, graphic images, graphic elements, designs, artwork, distinctive marks, identifying symbols, company logos, company contact information, text, alphanumeric characters, sports team insignias, names, monograms, photographs, among others. In some embodiments, the outer surface portion of the cover may include integrally formed (e.g., integrally molded, etched, carved, etc.) indicia thereon. Alternatively, the outer surface portion of the cover may simply provide an area that is conducive for printing and/or adhesively affixing a label thereto. Accordingly, various embodiments can provide an end product having an improved finished look, which can also accommodate company branding (or other indicia displaying) and find greater utility in more areas of the home, office, or other place of use. By way of example,  FIGS. 42 through 44  illustrate an exemplary cover device  1470  being used with the attachment device  1460  and hanger component  1420 .  
      In other aspects, the invention provides methods for mounting hook or hanger components. In one exemplary embodiment, a method generally includes positioning at least one wire portion of a hook/hanger component relative to an attachment member and engaging the attachment member to a support surface (e.g., a wall standard, track standard, track mount or carrier, apertured surface, etc.) such that the at least one wire portion is operatively trapped between the attachment member and the support surface, thereby mounting the hanger component to the support surface.  
      In another embodiment, a method generally includes mounting at least one hanger component having two spaced-apart wire portions with an attachment member having two spaced-apart recessed portions. The method includes positioning the two spaced-apart wire portions of the hanger component relative to the recessed portions of the attachment member, and engaging the attachment member with a wall standard (or other support surface) such that the two spaced-apart wire portions of the hanger component are operatively trapped between the recessed portions of the attachment member and the wall standard.  
      Various aspects of the invention can be used with a wide range of wall standards, tracks, apertured panels or support surfaces, hooks, and hanger components. Accordingly, the specific references to wall standards, hooks, and hanger components should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention to only one specific form/type of standard, hook, or hanger component. Further, the particular methods of manufacture and geometries disclosed herein are exemplary in nature and are not to be considered limiting. The steps, processes, and operations described herein are not to be construed as necessarily requiring their performance in the particular order discussed or illustrated, unless specifically identified as an order or performance. It is also to be understood that additional or alternative steps may be employed. In addition, any one or more aspects of the invention may be implemented individually or in any combination with any one or more of the other aspects of the invention.  
      Certain terminology is used herein for purposes of reference only, and thus is not intended to be limiting. For example, terms such as “upper”, “lower”, “above”, and “below” refer to directions in the drawings to which reference is made. Terms such as “front”, “back”, “rear”, “bottom” and “side”, describe the orientation of portions of the component within a consistent but arbitrary frame of reference which is made clear by reference to the text and the associated drawings describing the component under discussion. Such terminology may include the words specifically mentioned above, derivatives thereof, and words of similar import. Similarly, the terms “first”, “second” and other such numerical terms referring to structures do not imply a sequence or order unless clearly indicated by the context.  
      When introducing elements or features of the present invention and the exemplary embodiments, the articles “a”, “an”, “the” and “said” are intended to mean that there are one or more of such elements or features. The terms “comprising”, “including” and “having” are intended to be inclusive and mean that there may be additional elements or features other than those specifically noted.  
      The description of the invention is merely exemplary in nature and, thus, variations that do not depart from the gist of the invention are intended to be within the scope of the invention. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the spirit and scope of the invention.