Single mount dock supported hammock

Abstract

A single mount, dock supported hammock frame that is removably securable to a pre-existing dock post. A first end of the hammock frame is configured to pivot about the connection with the dock post and further comprises a hammock support rod connected thereto. A hammock can then be secured to opposing ends of the frame and positioned over a body of water near the dock when in use. The frame rises vertically from the dock and horizontally away from the mounting post to secure a hammock from above the hammock, allowing the hammock to freely swing over the water surface.

1 . A frame for supporting a hammock comprising:
 a first post comprising a first vertical length and a first horizontal length extending outwardly from the first vertical length, wherein a first end of the first vertical length is configured for connection with a pre-existing dock post;   a second post comprising a second vertical length and a second horizontal length extending from the second vertical length wherein at least a portion of the second vertical length is secured to first vertical length of the first post;   a first hammock mounting mechanism secured along a proximal length of the second post; and   a second hammock mounting mechanism secured along a distal length of the second post; and   wherein a distal end of first and second horizontal lengths terminate in a connection to one another.   
     
     
         2 . The frame of  claim 1 , wherein in at least one of the first horizontal length and second horizontal length is an arcuate length. 
     
     
         3 . The frame of  claim 2 , wherein the first horizontal length and second horizontal length are spaced apart along at least a portion of the horizontal lengths. 
     
     
         4 . The frame of  claim 1 , wherein the first post and the second post are metal posts. 
     
     
         5 . The frame of  claim 1 , wherein the first hammock mounting mechanism and second hammock mounting mechanism are secured to the frame such that a hammock is mounted hanging from and thus below the frame. 
     
     
         6 . The frame of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second vertical lengths extend upwardly such that horizontal lengths extend from a top end of each respective vertical length. 
     
     
         7 . The frame of  claim 1 , wherein the first end of the first post is configured for slidable connection with the dock post such that the frame is pivotably connected to the dock post. 
     
     
         8 . The frame of  claim 7 , wherein the frame is a single mount frame such that the frame is mounted to the dock via only the first end of the first post and wherein the first end of the first post is a lower or bottom end, such that the frame extends upwardly from the dock post and thus upwardly from a dock surface. 
     
     
         9 . A method of securing a hammock to a dock comprising:
 providing a hammock frame comprising a first and a second post, each post comprising a vertical length and a horizontal length extending outwardly from the vertical length, wherein a first end of the vertical length of the first post is configured for connection with a pre-existing dock post a securing the first post to the dock post;   securing a first end of the hammock to a first hammock mounting mechanism positioned along a proximal length of the second post; and   securing a second opposing end of the hammock to a second hammock mounting mechanism secured along a distal length of the second post wherein a distal end of first and second horizontal lengths terminate in a connection to one another.   
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein in the horizontal lengths comprise an arcuate length. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the horizontal lengths are spaced apart along at least a portion of the horizontal lengths such that the horizontal length of the first post is above the horizontal length of the second post. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the hammock frame comprises metal posts. 
     
     
         13 . The frame of  claim 8 , wherein securing the first and second opposing end of the hammock to the first and second hammock mounting mechanisms comprises hanging the hammock from the mounting mechanism such that the hammock hangs from and thus below the frame. 
     
     
         14 . The frame of  claim 8 , wherein securing the first post to the dock post comprises positioning the vertical lengths upwardly from connection with the dock post. 
     
     
         15 . The frame of  claim 8 , wherein the first end of the first post is configured for slidable connection with the dock post such that the frame is pivotably connected to the dock post. 
     
     
         16 . The frame of  claim 15 , wherein the frame is a single mount frame such that mounting the frame to the dock utilizes only the first end of the first post and wherein the first end of the first post is a lower or bottom end, such that the frame extends upwardly from the dock post and thus upwardly from a dock surface.