Patent ID: 7708174

Claim:
A top sizing system for a metal hook hanger, comprising: a hook-shaped wire having a threaded end; a sizer seat secured to an upper portion of said wire, said seat including a ledge and a tab extending substantially perpendicular therefrom, said tab defining opposing surfaces and an upper edge extending therebetween, said tab including at least one guide slot formed on at least one of said opposing surfaces, said guide slot including a first portion extending from said edge in a direction towards said ledge and a second portion extending substantially parallel to said ledge; and a sizer having an internal cavity configured to receive said tab therein, said sizer having at least one guide rib positioned to engage said guide slot whereupon said sizer can be moved from a first unengaged position wherein said guide rib is engaged with said first portion of said guide slot to a second engaged position wherein said guide rib is engaged with said second portion of said guide slot.