The present invention relates to a self-leveling platform hook for use in supporting an object. In one embodiment, the hook includes a frame, means coupled to the frame for attaching the frame to a support surface (e.g., a table, countertop, a wall, etc.), and a saddle including a pair of support ar
The present invention relates to a self-leveling platform hook for use in supporting an object. In one embodiment, the hook includes a frame, means coupled to the frame for attaching the frame to a support surface (e.g., a table, countertop, a wall, etc.), and a saddle including a pair of support arms coupled to the frame. The support arms are coupled to the frame at an upper end of each arm, and are rotatable relative to the frame so as to be self-leveling. In addition, each arm is independently rotatable relative to the support frame and one another such that the distance and angle between lower ends of the arms may be varied so as to cradle and support an object of a given width.
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1. A self-leveling platform hook comprising: a frame including a generally vertical leg;means coupled to the frame for attaching the frame to a support surface on which the self-leveling platform hook may be mounted; anda saddle comprising a pair of spaced apart generally L-shaped support arms, each
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A self-leveling platform hook comprising: a frame including a generally vertical leg;means coupled to the frame for attaching the frame to a support surface on which the self-leveling platform hook may be mounted; anda saddle comprising a pair of spaced apart generally L-shaped support arms, each generally L-shaped support arm including an upper arm portion and a lower platform arm portion extending substantially perpendicular to the corresponding upper arm portion, the arms being directly coupled to the generally vertical leg of the frame at an upper portion of each upper arm portion so that each L-shaped support arm is independently and selectively rotatable relative to the frame and to one another so as to be self-leveling under influence of gravity, such that: the upper arm portions remain coplanar and transverse relative to one another as an angle between the upper arm portions is adjusted, the angle simultaneously adjusting a distance between the lower platform arm portions; andthe lower platform arm portions remain substantially parallel to one another regardless of the angle selected between the upper arm portions, so that the lower platform arm portions can cradle and support an object of a desired width across the lower platform portions as an angle between the upper arm portions and a corresponding distance between the lower platform portions is selected. 2. A hook as recited in claim 1, wherein the means for attaching the frame to a support surface comprises one or more angled pegs extending outwardly from the vertical leg on a side opposite the pair of spaced apart generally L-shaped support arms so that the one or more pegs can be inserted within complementary holes of a pegboard and the spaced apart generally L-shaped support arms on the opposite side of the generally vertical leg can support a desired object therebetween. 3. A hook as recited in claim 1, wherein the means for attaching the frame to a support surface comprises one or more nail mounting holes formed through the generally vertical leg through which nails may be driven into an adjacent wall so as to support the generally vertical leg on a wall by means of the one or more nail holes and corresponding nails. 4. A hook as recited in claim 3, wherein the one or more nail mounting holes are formed at an angle slanting downward through the vertical leg. 5. A hook as recited in claim 1, wherein each support arm comprises a piece of metal bent to an L-shape with an elastomeric cover disposed over at least a portion of the metal. 6. A hook as recited in claim 5, wherein each support arm comprises a magnetic material so as to be magnetically attracted to a magnetically attractable material cradled within the saddle between the arms. 7. A hook as recited in claim 1, wherein each support arm includes a hole at an upper end thereof, the upper end of one arm being located over the upper end of the other support arm such that the holes of the support arms are aligned to receive a fastener coupling the arms to the generally vertical leg of the frame. 8. A hook as recited in claim 7, wherein the fastener comprises a threaded stem with a knob at one end and a nut that couples to an end of the threaded stem opposite the knob. 9. A self-leveling platform hook comprising: a frame including a generally vertical leg;one or more angled pegs extending outwardly from the generally vertical leg on a side opposite the pair of spaced apart generally L-shaped support arms so that the one or more pegs can be inserted within complementary holes of a pegboard and the spaced apart generally L-shaped support arms on the opposite side of the generally vertical leg can support a desired object therebetween; anda saddle comprising a pair of spaced apart generally L-shaped support arms, each generally L-shaped support arm including an upper arm portion and a lower platform arm portion extending substantially perpendicular to the corresponding upper arm portion, the arms being directly coupled to the generally vertical leg of the frame at an upper portion of each upper arm portion so that each L-shaped support arm is independently and selectively rotatable relative to the frame and to one another so as to be self-leveling under influence of gravity, such that: the upper arm portions remain coplanar and transverse relative to one another as an angle between the upper arm portions is adjusted, the angle simultaneously adjusting a distance between the lower platform arm portions; andthe lower platform arm portions remain substantially parallel to one another regardless of the angle selected between the upper arm portions, so that the lower platform arm portions can cradle and support an object of a desired width across the lower platform portions as an angle between the upper arm portions and a corresponding distance between the lower platform portions is selected;wherein each support arm includes a hole at an upper end thereof, the upper end of one arm being located over the upper end of the other support arm such that the holes of the support arms are aligned to receive a fastener coupling the arms to the generally vertical leg of the frame. 10. A hook as recited in claim 9, wherein each support arm comprises a piece of metal bent to an L-shape with an elastomeric cover disposed over at least a portion of the metal. 11. A hook as recited in claim 9, wherein each support arm comprises a magnetic material so as to be magnetically attracted to a magnetically attractable material cradled within the saddle between the arms. 12. A hook as recited in claim 9, wherein the fastener comprises a threaded stem with a knob at one end and a nut that couples to an end of the threaded stem opposite the knob. 13. A self-leveling platform hook comprising: a frame including a generally vertical leg;one or more nail mounting holes formed through the generally vertical leg through which nails may be driven into an adjacent wall so as to support the generally vertical leg on a wall by means of the one or more nail holes and corresponding nails; anda saddle comprising a pair of spaced apart generally L-shaped support arms, each generally L-shaped support arm including an upper arm portion and a lower platform arm portion extending substantially perpendicular to the corresponding upper arm portion, the arms being directly coupled to the generally vertical leg of the frame at an upper portion of each upper arm portion so that each L-shaped support arm is independently and selectively rotatable relative to the frame and to one another so as to be self-leveling under influence of gravity, such that: the upper arm portions remain coplanar and transverse relative to one another as an angle between the upper arm portions is adjusted, the angle simultaneously adjusting a distance between the lower platform arm portions; andthe lower platform arm portions remain substantially parallel to one another regardless of the angle selected between the upper arm portions, so that the lower platform arm portions can cradle and support an object of a desired width across the lower platform portions as an angle between the upper arm portions and a corresponding distance between the lower platform portions is selected;wherein each support arm includes a hole at an upper end thereof, the upper end of one arm being located over the upper end of the other support arm such that the holes of the support arms are aligned to receive a fastener coupling the arms to the generally vertical leg of the frame. 14. A hook as recited in claim 13, wherein the one or more nail mounting holes are formed at an angle slanting downward through the vertical leg. 15. A hook as recited in claim 13, wherein each support arm comprises a piece of metal bent to an L-shape with an elastomeric cover disposed over at least a portion of the metal. 16. A hook as recited in claim 13, wherein each support arm comprises a magnetic material so as to be magnetically attracted to a magnetically attractable material cradled within the saddle between the arms. 17. A hook as recited in claim 13, wherein the fastener comprises a threaded stem with a knob at one end and a nut that couples to an end of the threaded stem opposite the knob. 18. A hook as recited in claim 13, wherein the one or more nail mounting holes include two nail mounting holes, the two nail mounting holes being positioned on opposite sides of a longitudinal centerline of the generally vertical leg.
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