Adjustable hanger for mounting on a post

Abstract

A hanger according to this invention includes a frame having a base portion and a distal portion. The distal portion includes an extending member having at least one surface or opening adapted to support a hanging item such as a planter. The base portion includes left and right members, a first transverse member connecting the left and right members, and a second, removable transverse member extending between the left and right members.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A cantilever hanger for use in hanging plants and other items from posts, the hanger comprising: 
 a frame having a base portion and a distal portion, the distal portion including an extending member having at least one surface adapted to support a hanging item;    the base portion including left and right members, a first transverse member connecting the left and right members, and a second, removeable transverse member extending between the left and right members; and,    the first and second transverse members spaced apart a predetermined distance and defining an opening sized to receive a supporting member, the first and second transverse members positioned to bear on the supporting member to support the hanger on the supporting member.    
     
     
         2 . A hanger according to  claim 1  further comprising the first and second transverse members positioned to bear on opposed surfaces of the supporting member.  
     
     
         3 . A hanger according to  claim 1  further comprising the first and second transverse members vertically offset relative to one another.  
     
     
         4 . A hanger according to  claim 3  further comprising the first and second transverse members vertically offset a distance that defines an angle of between about 20 and 25 degrees between the transverse members and a horizontal plane.  
     
     
         5 . A hanger according to  claim 1  further comprising the distal portion having first and second sidewalls connected by a top wall.  
     
     
         6 . A hanger according to  claim 5  wherein the top wall includes surfaces defining at least one opening for receiving a hanging item.  
     
     
         7 . A hanger according to  claim 5  wherein the top wall includes surfaces defining multiple opening for receiving at least one hanging item.  
     
     
         8 . A hanger according to  claim 1  wherein the second transverse member is selected from the group consisting of a pin, a bolt, and a pivoting member.  
     
     
         9 . A hanger according to  claim 1  wherein the distal portion is arched.  
     
     
         10 . A hanger according to  claim 1  wherein the distal portion further comprises a decorative member mounted to the distal portion.  
     
     
         11 . A hanger according to  claim 1  that is formed from a material selected from the group consisting of wood, metal, plastic, and ceramic.  
     
     
         12 . A hanger according to  claim 1  wherein the supporting member is a post.  
     
     
         13 . A hanger according to  claim 12  wherein the post has a shape selected from the group consisting of square, rectangular, rounded or polygonal.