Methods for forming a hanger for a chain link fence

Abstract

A hanger for use with chain link fence wherein the hanger starts as an updside down L-shaped flat metal element ( 12 ) and is shaped into an integral unit having a first vertically disposed element ( 10 ) integral with a second horizontally disposed flat fold portion ( 3 ), integral with a vertically disposed second element ( 2 ). First element and flat fold portion share a ninety degree fold line ( 8 ). Flat fold portion and second element share a ninety degree fold line ( 9 ). Notches ( 4 a - b ) are constructed and arranged on the side edges of the flat fold portion fitting into the wires ( 5 a,b ) of cyclone fence offset between the wire diamond pattern. The flat fold portion ( 3 ) fits securely into the diamond pattern of the cyclone fence with the staggered notches straddling the wires of the fence. The second element ( 2 ) is further formed and shaped into an assortment of hooks, systems, and/or arms for supporting sports equipment, clothing, yard hardware, ladders, and anything needing to be hung from a cyclone fence. Thus, the hanger is elegantly formed, simply constructed, and arranged for easy use.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A hook apparatus adapted for use on a chain link fence constructed and arranged as follows: 
 A first element, vertically disposed, having two oppositely located end portions;    A second element, vertically disposed, integral with first said element and extending from the top one of the said two oppositely located end portions of said first element and disposed with said first element in an L-shape before said first and second elements are folded relative to one another and disposed with said first element in a generally parallel configuration after being folded;    Said first and second elements being separated by approximately 1.125 inches in their folded position;    A flat fold portion connecting said first and second elements when said first and second elements are in their folded disposition, said fold portion being disposed perpendicular relative to a vertical reference and perpendicular to both first and second elements;    Said flat fold portion having opposing staggered notches on the anterior side edge of said flat fold portion,    Said staggered notches having first notch centered approximately 0.431 inches from the union of the first element and the flat fold portion and second notch centered approximately 0.431 inches from the union of the second element and the flat fold portion, both notches having an internal radius of approximately 0.156 inches;    Said staggered notches and notch radius enhance engagement of the wire portions of the chain link fence at the bottom of the diamond pattern with said flat fold portion after said wire portion passes between first and second elements and the wire portions, securely fitting into first and second notches filling the notch radius;    Said second element being integral with said other elements and extending away from flat fold portion, configured and arranged for supporting various articles suspended therefrom; and    Said elements having generally constant width of approximately 2.20 inches.    
     
     
         2 . The hook apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein: 
 Said second element having a slotted key hole centered in the second element.  
 
     
     
         3 . The hook apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein: 
 Said Second element comprises a flat portion extending outwardly from said second element at an angle of approximately 90 degrees, said flat portion being bifurcated into two prongs having a distance between said prongs of approximately the diameter of the handle of a baseball bat.  
 
     
     
         4 . The hook apparatus as claimed in  claim 3  wherein: 
 Said second element includes a vertical flap at the end of each of said prongs, said flap extending approximately 0.25 inches at an angle of approximately 90 degrees.  
 
     
     
         5 . A hook apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein: 
 Said second element comprises a straight flat fold portion extending at an angle of approximately 145 degrees from the second element.  
 
     
     
         6 . A hook apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein: 
 Said second element comprises a straight flat fold portion, said second element having two mounting holes positioned along the center line of said second element positioned vertically one on top of another.  
 
     
     
         7 . A hook apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein: 
 Said second element comprises a rounded curve portion having a radius of approximately 0.5 inches extending outward from said second element forming a quarter circle shape before terminating approximately 0.33 inches from said second element.  
 
     
     
         8 . The hook apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  wherein: 
 Said second element comprises a flat portion extending outwardly from said second element at an angle of approximately 90 degrees, said flat portion being flat and having a width of approximately one third of the width of the second element.  
 
     
     
         9 . The hook apparatus as claimed in  claim 8  wherein: 
 Said second element includes a vertical flap at the end of the outwardly extending flat portion, said flap extending approximately 0.25 inches at an angle of approximately 90 degrees.