Hanger device for furniture with y-shaped legs

Abstract

The invention is designed for use with a table or desk supported by a pair of legs. The bottom portion of each leg is configured with a stem and a foot extending perpendicular to the stem. The top portion of each leg is configured in a y-shape having a first branch, a second branch and a trunk. The first and second branches extend up from the trunk and support the flat surface of the table or desk. A hanger device is located on either the first branch or the second branch and extends towards the flat surface. Placement of the hanger device on a branch of the y-shaped portion causes a load suspended from the hanger device to be supported primarily by the trunk and a moment caused by the load to be offset by the moment caused by the foot of each leg.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . An improved piece of furniture comprising: 
 a flat surface supported by a pair of legs;    said legs having a top portion and a bottom portion; 
 said bottom portion having a foot and a stem;  
 said top portion having a trunk, a first branch and a second branch; 
 said trunk, said first branch and said second branch configured in a y-shape;  
 said trunk attached to said stem;  
 said first branch and said second branch attached to said flat surface; and  
 
   a hanger device located on either said first branch or said second branch and extending towards said flat surface.    
     
     
         2 . The invention of  claim 1  wherein said hanger device is a peg.  
     
     
         3 . The invention of  claim 1  wherein said hanger device is a hook.  
     
     
         4 . The invention of  claim 1  further comprising a cross bar attached to said pair of legs.  
     
     
         5 . The invention of  claim 1  wherein said trunk of said top portion is telescopically received in said stem of said bottom portion.  
     
     
         6 . The invention of  claim 5  wherein said flat surface can be positioned at a desired height.  
     
     
         7 . The invention of  claim 1  wherein said foot extends perpendicular from said stem and parallel to said flat surface.