Free Standing Hanging Device

Abstract

It is a principal object of the invention to provide a hanging device with sufficient support, functionality and simplicity to fulfill many designer residential and/or commercial functions. The hanging device of the invention is compact and has a reinforced structure, thereby taking into account both esthetic and practical aspects. Additionally the hanging device also provides designer uses. According to one aspect of the invention, the hanging device comprises two vertical support members, a hanging rod, a horizontal support rod, and footings. The two footings contain rubber pads on the under side that has contact with the flooring. The footings are welded to the vertical support rod, which is mitered and welded to the hanging rod and horizontal support rod. According to another aspect of the invention, the above hanging device can include a secondary horizontal support rod for additional support and hanging space. Still according to another aspect of the invention, more than one of the above devices can be adapted by replacing the rubber pads on the footings with steel plates and stud mount ball transfers creating an esthetic movable hanging device.

1 . A hanging device comprising;
 two vertical support rods mitered and welded to a horizontal hanging rod, said vertical supports' length can be adjusted to allow for custom applications;   one hanging rod welded as stated above to the vertical support rods, said rod is the structure on which the items will be hung, the length of which can also be adjusted for designer applications;   one horizontal support rod, also mitered and welded to the vertical support rods;   two footings, welded to the vertical support rods, containing hard rubber pads for traction and added stability.   
   
   
       2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein an additional horizontal support rod is mitered and welded to the vertical support rods to add height and structure to the hanging device. 
   
   
       3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the rubber pads are replaced with steel plates and stud mount ball transfers creating a movable hanging device. Three 13/16″ stud mount ball transfers are attached to each of the footings. 
   
   
       4 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein the rubber pads are replaced with steel plates and stud mount ball transfers creating a movable hanging device. Three 1/16″ stud mount ball transfers are attached to each of the footings.