Patent ID: 7891626

Claim:
A support system, comprising: a main tubular member; one or more base support members located on the main tubular member, the one or more base support members to selectively move and position along the main tubular member to support the support system on a structure; and one or more hook support members located on the main tubular member, the one or more hook support members to selectively move and position along the main tubular member to communicatively engage with a load associated with the structure, wherein the one or more base support members comprise: a base sliding member, wherein the base sliding member is selectively moveable to position and adjust the base support member in horizontal translational and rotational directions; a load distributing member coupled with the base sliding member, wherein the load distributing member supports the support system when positioned on the structure; and a support base coupled with the load distributing member, wherein the support base maintains the base support member in engaging relation with a surface of the structure, and wherein the one or more hook support members comprise: a hook sliding member, wherein the hook sliding member is moveable to selectively position and adjust the hook support member in horizontal translational and rotational directions; a sleeve member coupled with the hook sliding member; and a hook member positioned within the sleeve member, wherein the hook member includes an engaging portion to communicatively engage with the load.