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A hanging device for hanging an object, e.g., a Christmas tree ornament, is presented. The device comprises a locking portion having an end, and a coil spiraling around the end in continuously increasing radii. The device also has an object supporting portion integrally connected to the locking port

A hanging device for hanging an object, e.g., a Christmas tree ornament, is presented. The device comprises a locking portion having an end, and a coil spiraling around the end in continuously increasing radii. The device also has an object supporting portion integrally connected to the locking portion opposite the end. As more weight is applied to the device, the coil tends to unwind and tighten around the support member that the device hangs on. Preferably the coil is sized to receive the support member, biasing the support member between successive sections of the coil thereby locking the device on the member. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the device is composed of a resilient material, e.g., spring steel wire, to increase the grip of the coil as it unwinds and to help prevent deformation of the device.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A hanging device for hanging an object from a support member having a member width, said device comprising:a locking portion having a coil spiraling around an end in continuously increasing radii to form successive sections of coil, said largest successive sections of coi

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A hanging device for hanging an object from a support member having a member width, said device comprising:a locking portion having a coil spiraling around an end in continuously increasing radii to form successive sections of coil, said largest successive sections of coil defining an opening greater than that of said member width, said locking portion adapted to be hung in a hook-like fashion from said support member solely by loosely receiving said support member through said opening; andan object supporting portion integrally connected to said locking portion, said supporting portion adapted to have said object hung therefrom, wherein said locking portion will increasingly lock against said support member solely by weight of said object biasing said support member between said successive sections of coil, to frictionally retain the support member therebetween.