Support bracket

Abstract

A support bracket assembly for supporting a hanging item may include at least one first mounting bracket configured to contact a vertically extending object at a first location, and a load supporting member positioned at a horizontal distance around the object and supported by the at least one first mounting bracket. The at least one first mounting bracket may be adjustably or slidably connected to the load supporting member. At least one second mounting bracket may also be provided and may be adjustably connected to the load supporting member and configured to contact the object at a second location.

1 . A support bracket assembly for supporting a hanging item, comprising: 
 at least one mounting bracket configured to contact a vertically extending object; and    a load supporting member positioned at a horizontal distance around said object and connected to said at least one mounting bracket.    
   
   
       2 . A support bracket assembly as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said load supporting member includes a first and second support member connected together.  
   
   
       3 . A support bracket assembly as defined in  claim 2 , wherein said first and second support member are threadably connected at at least one location.  
   
   
       4 . A support bracket assembly as defined in  claim 2 , wherein said first and second support member are slidably connected at at least one location.  
   
   
       5 . A support bracket assembly as defined in  claim 4 , wherein said slidable connection includes a pin on one of said first and second support members and a key shaped slot in the other of said first and second support members.  
   
   
       6 . A support bracket assembly as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said at least one mounting bracket is adjustably connected to said load supporting member.  
   
   
       7 . A support bracket assembly as defined in  claim 1 , further including a hook bracket connecting said at least one mounting bracket to said load supporting member.  
   
   
       8 . A support bracket assembly as defined in  claim 7 , wherein said hook bracket is adjustably connected to said at least one mounting bracket.  
   
   
       9 . A support bracket assembly as defined in  claim 7 , wherein said hook bracket is threadably connected to said load supporting member.  
   
   
       10 . A support bracket assembly as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said at least one mounting bracket is forced against said object when the item is hung from one of said load supporting member and said at least one mounting brackets.  
   
   
       11 . A support bracket assembly as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said load supporting member includes at least one extending bracket and said at least one mounting bracket is connected to said at least one extending bracket.  
   
   
       12 . A support bracket assembly as defined in  claim 7 , wherein said hook bracket includes a first set of radially arranged grooves that interconnect with a second set of radially arranged grooves on said first mounting bracket, said grooves configured to position said first mounting bracket at a predetermined angle and vertical location relative to said load supporting member.  
   
   
       13 . A support bracket assembly as defined in  claim 7 , wherein said hook bracket includes a tube member configured to mount a pole.  
   
   
       14 . A support bracket assembly as defined in  claim 1 , further including a hook bracket connected to said load supporting member and configured to mount a pole.  
   
   
       15 . A support bracket assembly as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said at least one mounting bracket includes a holding member configured to contact said object.  
   
   
       16 . A support bracket assembly as defined in  claim 15 , wherein said holding member includes a protrusion.  
   
   
       17 . A support bracket assembly as defined in  claim 15 , wherein said holding member includes a rubber pad.  
   
   
       18 . A support bracket assembly as defined in  claim 15 , wherein said holding member includes a nail.  
   
   
       19 . A support bracket assembly, comprising: 
 a load supporting member positioned at a horizontal distance around a vertically extending object;    at least one first mounting bracket configured to contact said object at a first location and connected to said load supporting member; and    at least one second mounting bracket configured to contact the vertically extending object at a second location and connected to said load supporting member.    
   
   
       20 . A support bracket assembly as defined in  claim 19 , wherein said first mounting bracket is adjustably connected to said load supporting member.  
   
   
       21 . A support bracket assembly as defined in  claim 19 , wherein said at least one second mounting bracket includes an arcuate shaped brace and at least one arm member, wherein said arcuate shaped brace contacts said vertically extending object.  
   
   
       22 . A support bracket assembly as defined in  claim 19 , wherein said at least one first mounting bracket is forced against said object when an item is hung on the support bracket assembly.  
   
   
       23 . A support bracket assembly as defined in  claim 19 , wherein said at least one second mounting bracket is forced against said object when an item is hung on the support bracket assembly.  
   
   
       24 . A support bracket assembly as defined in  claim 19 , further including a hook bracket connected to said load supporting member including a tube member configured to mount a pole.  
   
   
       25 . A support bracket assembly as defined in  claim 19 , wherein said at least one first and second mounting brackets are adjustably connected to said load supporting member.  
   
   
       26 . A support bracket assembly, comprising: 
 a load supporting member;    a plurality of mounting brackets adjustably connected to said load supporting member and configured to contact a vertically extending object.    
   
   
       27 . A support bracket assembly as defined in  claim 26 , wherein said load supporting member is positioned at a horizontal distance around said object.  
   
   
       28 . A support bracket assembly as defined in  claim 26 , further including a hook bracket connected to said load supporting member including a tube member configured to hold a pole.  
   
   
       29 . A support bracket assembly as defined in  claim 26 , wherein said mounting brackets are configured to support hanging items.  
   
   
       30 . A support bracket assembly as defined in  claim 26 , wherein said plurality of mounting brackets is forced against said object when an item is hung from the support bracket assembly.  
   
   
       31 . A support bracket assembly as defined in  claim 26 , wherein said plurality of mounting brackets includes a tooth configured to contact said object.