Articulating hook apparatus for hanging an article from a variety of structures

Abstract

An articulating hook apparatus for hanging an article from a structure includes a housing. The hook apparatus having connectors that extend from the housing. Each of the connectors including a plurality of links that connect pivotally to each other in series. The plurality of links having a starting link and a last link. The starting link connects to respective connectors. The last link connects to an articulating hook. The connectors operate between a retracted position and an extended position. The connectors retract and allow the plurality of links and the hooks to fold adjacent to the perimeter of the housing. The connectors enable both a “J”- and an “S”-shaped configuration.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An articulating hook apparatus for hanging an article from a structure, said hook apparatus comprising:
 a housing;   a plurality of first links that connect in series, said plurality of first links comprises a starting link and a last link;   a first hook, said first hook mounts to the last link of said plurality of first links;   a first connector, said first connector extends from said housing, said first connector pivotally mounts to said starting link of said plurality of first links;   a plurality of second links that connect in series, said plurality of second links comprises a starting link and a last link;   a second hook, said second hook mounts to the last link of said plurality of second links; and   a second connector, said second connector extends from said housing, said second connector pivotally mounts to said starting link of said plurality of second links,   wherein said first connector and said second connector mount at opposite sides of said housing,   wherein each of said first connector and said second connector operates between a retracted position and an extended position,   wherein said first connector and said second connector retract, and allow said plurality of first links, said first hook, said plurality of second links and said second hook to fold adjacent to the perimeter of housing, and   wherein said first connector and said second connector extend, and allow said plurality of first links, said first hook, said plurality of second links and said second hook to extend, and wherein an article connects to said first hook and said second hook connects to a structure thereby allowing the article to hang from the structure.   
     
     
         2 . The hook apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said housing has a disk-shape. 
     
     
         3 . The hook apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said second connector retracts and allows said plurality of second links and said second hook to fold adjacent to the perimeter of housing, wherein said housing adapts to rest on a planar surface and allows the article to hang from said first hook. 
     
     
         4 . The hook apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein one of said first connector and said second connector adapts to rotate approximately 90 degrees to form an S-shape hook apparatus with said plurality of first links, said first hook, said plurality of second links and said second hook, and wherein the S-shaped hook apparatus allows to hang the article from the structure having a vertical or horizontal configuration. 
     
     
         5 . The hook apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said housing comprises a first cut section and a second cut section. 
     
     
         6 . The hook apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein said first connector extends from the first cut section and said second connector extends from the second cut section. 
     
     
         7 . The hook apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein said first connector retracts and allows said plurality of first links and said first hook to fold inside the first cut section. 
     
     
         8 . The hook apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein the length of said plurality of first links and said first hook match the perimeter of the first cut section. 
     
     
         9 . The hook apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein said second connector retracts and allows said plurality of second links and said second hook to fold inside the second cut section. 
     
     
         10 . The hook apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the length of said plurality of second links and said second hook match the perimeter of the second cut section. 
     
     
         11 . The hook apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said plurality of first links pivot relative to one another. 
     
     
         12 . The hook apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein each of said plurality of first links has a radius of curvature same as remaining first links. 
     
     
         13 . The hook apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said first hook pivotally connects to the last link of said plurality of first links. 
     
     
         14 . The hook apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said plurality of second links pivot relative to one another. 
     
     
         15 . The hook apparatus of  claim 14 , wherein each of said plurality of second links has a radius of curvature same as the remaining second links the housing provides a circular configuration. 
     
     
         16 . The hook apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said second hook pivotally connects to the last link of said plurality of second links. 
     
     
         17 . An articulating hook apparatus for hanging an article from a structure, said hook apparatus comprising:
 a housing having a disk-shape, said housing comprises a first cut section and a second cut section;   a plurality of first links that connect in series, wherein said plurality of first links comprises a starting link and a last link;   a first hook, said first hook pivotally connects to the last link of said plurality of first links;   a first connector, said first connector extends from said first cut section, said first connector pivotally mounts to said starting link of said plurality of first links;   a plurality of second links that connect in series, said plurality of second links comprises a starting link and a last link;   a second hook, said second hook pivotally connects the last link of said plurality of second links; and   a second connector, said second connector extends from said second cut section, said second connector pivotally mounts to said starting link of said plurality of second links,   wherein said first connector and said second connector mount at opposite sides of said housing,   wherein each of said first connector and said second connector operates between a retracted position and an extended position,   wherein said first connector and said second connector retract, and allow said plurality of first links, said first hook, said plurality of second links and said second hook to fold in the first cut section and the second cut section, respectively, and   wherein said first connector and said second connector extend, and allow said plurality of first links, said first hook, said plurality of second links and said second hook to extend, and wherein an article connects to said first hook and said second hook connects to a structure thereby allowing the article to hang from the structure.   
     
     
         18 . The hook apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein said second connector retracts and allows said plurality of second links and said second hook to fold into the second cut section, wherein said housing adapts to rest on a planar surface and allows the article to hang from said first hook. 
     
     
         19 . The hook apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein one of said first connector and said second connector adapts to rotate approximately 90 degrees to form an S-shape hook apparatus with said plurality of first links, said first hook, said plurality of second links and said second hook, and wherein the S-shaped hook apparatus allows to hang the article from the structure having a vertical or horizontal configuration. 
     
     
         20 . A method of hanging an article from a structure, said method comprising:
 providing a housing having a disk-shape, said housing comprising a first cut section and a second cut section;   providing a plurality of first links connecting each other in series, said plurality of first links comprising a starting link and a last link;   providing a first hook configured for pivotally connecting the last link of said plurality of first links;   providing a first connector extending from said first cut section, said first connector configured for pivotally mounting said starting link of said plurality of first links;   providing a plurality of second links connecting each other in series, said plurality of second links comprising a starting link and a last link;   providing a second hook configured for pivotally connecting the last link of said plurality of second links;   providing a second connector extending from said second cut section, said second connector configured for pivotally mounting to said starting link of said plurality of second links,   configuring each of said first connector and said second connector for operating between a retracted position and an extended position,   retracting said first connector and said second connector for allowing said plurality of first links, said first hook, said plurality of second links and said second hook to fold in the first cut section and the second cut section, respectively; and   extending said first connector and said second connector for allowing said plurality of first links, said first hook, said plurality of second links and said second hook, for connecting the second hook to a structure and hanging an article to the first hook.