Suspended tool apparatus and method

Abstract

The Suspended Tool Apparatus and Method is comprised of affixing a hook affixed to an overhead structure. A cord has a cord first end and a cord second end. At each of the cord first end and cord second end, forming a loop which is secured by a ferrule. The loop at the cord first end is received by the hook affixed to the overhead structure. The loop at the cord second end is received by a loop at the handle of a salad tong or tool. The cord and tool are easily removed for cleaning. The cord is elastic or inelastic.

1 . The method of suspending a tool apparatus comprising: 
 a. affixing to an overhead structure ( 22 ) at least one attachment means ( 110 );    b. forming a loop in a cord ( 120 ) at a cord first end ( 122 ) and securing the loop with a ferule ( 112 );    c. securing the cord first end ( 122 ) at the loop to the attachment means ( 110 ) thereby suspending the cord ( 120 ) from the attachment means ( 110 );    d. forming a loop in the cord ( 120 ) at a cord second end ( 124 ) and securing the loop with a ferrule ( 112 );    e. securing the cord second end ( 124 ) at the loop to a loop at a handle end ( 142 ) of a salad tong ( 140 ) or a tool ( 140 ).    
   
   
       2 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising: 
 a. limiting the cord ( 120 ) to a cord length ( 150 ) which, when combined with the length of the salad tong ( 140 ), will not allow a handle end ( 142 ) of the salad tong ( 140 ) to rest in salad makings ( 40 ) when the suspended tool apparatus ( 100 ) is not being handled by a customer.    
   
   
       3 . The method of  claim 2  further comprising: 
 a. forming the cord ( 120 ) of an elastic material.    
   
   
       4 . The method of  claim 2  further comprising: 
 a. forming the cord ( 120 ) of an inelastic material.