Suspended article hanger and organizer

Abstract

An article suspension apparatus with a specialized clamp capable of firmly affixing a hanger apparatus to an overhead surface. The clamping ends are cushioned to prevent damage to the mounting surface. The apparatus has a rippled article separator or in various embodiments the article separator is crimped or defined by apertures. The body of the article separator may be rotatable relative to the clamp and mounting surface. The clamp is maintained on the mounting surface through spring biasing, or alternatively, through wheel lock, push lock, slide lock, or spring lock mechanisms.

1 . An article suspension apparatus comprising: 
 (a) a clamp comprised of a first clamping member and a second clamping member wherein said first and second members are operatively coupled and movable relative to one another between an open position and a substantially closed position;    (b) biasing means connected to said first and second members for exerting a force sufficient to bias said the terminal ends of said first and second members toward the substantially closed position;    (c) a hanger body, coupled to at least one of the clamping members,    wherein an article separator, is comprised from a portion of the hanger body and capable of supporting suspended articles.    
   
   
       2 . The apparatus in  claim 1 , further comprising a pair of handles connected to said first and second outer members whereby inwardly exerted force will overcome said bias causing first and second clamping members to move apart relative to one another whereby said clamp opens.  
   
   
       3 . The apparatus in  claim 1 , further comprising a cushion covering the terminal ends of said first and second member.  
   
   
       4 . The apparatus in  claim 1 , wherein the terminal ends of said first and second member are constructed of a material of lesser hardness relative to the clamping surface under force of said bias.  
   
   
       5 . The apparatus in  claim 1 , further comprising an eyelet coupled to said hanger body wherein a portion of said clamp passes through said eyelet, said eyelet and the hanger body being rotatable about a central axis with respect to said clamp.  
   
   
       6 . The apparatus in  claim 1 , further comprising an eyelet coupled to said hanger body wherein a portion of said clamp and portion of said handles pass through said eyelet with the eyelet and transverse element being rotatable about a central axis with respect to said clamp.  
   
   
       7 . The apparatus in  claim 1 , wherein said transverse member is shaped to define at least one aperture.  
   
   
       8 . The apparatus in  claim 1 , wherein said article separator is nonlinear.  
   
   
       9 . The apparatus in  claim 8 , wherein said nonlinear article separator is rippled.  
   
   
       10 . The apparatus in  claim 8 , wherein said nonlinear article separator is crimped.  
   
   
       11 . The apparatus in claim in  claim 1 , further comprising a material strip coupled to said article separator, said strip shaped to define at least one aperture.  
   
   
       12 . The apparatus in  claim 6 , further comprising a material strip coupled to said article separator, said strip shaped to define at least one aperture.  
   
   
       13 . The apparatus in  claim 6 , wherein said article separator is non linear.  
   
   
       14 . The apparatus in  claim 13 , wherein said article separator is rippled.  
   
   
       15 . The apparatus in  claim 13 , wherein said article separator is crimped.  
   
   
       16 . An article suspension apparatus comprising: 
 (a) a clamp comprised of a first clamping member and a second clamping member wherein said first and second members move between an open position and a substantially closed position;    (b) biasing means connected to said first and second members for exerting a force sufficient to bias said the terminal ends of said first and second members toward the substantially closed position;    (c) at least one hanger body, coupled to a second clamping members,    wherein an article separator, is comprised from a portion of the hanger body and capable of supporting suspended articles, wherein said first clamping member is fixed to said hanger body and said second member is hingably coupled to said hanger body.    
   
   
       17 . The apparatus in  claim 2 , further comprising a spring lock mounted on said hanger body said spring lock comprising a tube, a spring disposed within said tube, a pair of outer a cylindrical fittings mounted at either end of said tube, the outer ends of said tube being disposed within the innermost end of said cylindrical fittings wherein the outermost ends of said fittings are shaped to define notches through which pass a portion of said outer clamping member and inner clamping member extending horizontally, wherein said spring outwardly biases said fittings and causes said notches to reversibly engage with said clamping members and wherein inwardly directed force applied to said fittings overcomes said bias and causes said notches to disengage.  
   
   
       18 . The apparatus in  claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of wheel locks wherein said wheel locks are defined as having a concave channel, said wheel locks rotatably mounted on said hanger body wherein manual force is applied to outwardly rotate one lock and said concave channel engages said first clamping members, and manual force is applied to outwardly rotate another lock and said concave channel engages said second clamping member.  
   
   
       19 . The apparatus in  claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of thumb wheels, the surface of said wheels having a raised surface, said wheels mounted on said hanger body, said innermost portion of said wheels making contact with a spring said spring exerting outward bias, wherein said raised surface of one outwardly biased wheel making contact with said first clamping member and said raised surface of another outwardly biased wheel making contact with said second clamping member the raised surface whereby outward rotation of said clamping members is prevented.  
   
   
       20 . The apparatus in  claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of Y-shaped locks slidably mounted on said hanger body wherein said locks are shaped to define a depression that engages a portion of said hanger body and a cradle that engages a portion of said clamping members.  
   
   
       21 . (a) a clamp comprised of a first clamping member and a second clamping member wherein said first and second members are hingably coupled and movable relative to one another between an open position and a substantially closed position; 
 (b) a spring connected to said first and second members for exerting a force sufficient to bias said the terminal ends of said first and second members toward the substantially closed position;    (c) a hanger body, coupled to at least one of the clamping members,    (d) an article separator comprised from a portion of the hanger body and capable of supporting suspended articles.