# US 10,501,884 B2 · Flexible apparatus including moveable attachment points and related devices

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- Number: US 10,501,884 B2
- Document ID: US10501884B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 15/916,849
- Filed: 2018-03-09
- Published: 2018-09-13
- Granted: 2019-12-10
- Earliest claimed: 2017-03-12
- Applicants: Mark Uttridge
- Inventors: Mark Uttridge
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10501884B2

## CPC

- D06F 57/12: specially adapted for attachment to walls, ceilings, stoves, or other structures or objects
- A47G 25/08: Portable pocket clothes-holders attachable to trees, walls, tables, or the like
- A47G 25/44: Slidable hangers {; Adjustable hangers (A47G25/4053, A47G25/62 take precedence)}
- A47G 25/50: Hooks on hangers for supporting trousers or skirts
- D06F: LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
- A47G: HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT (book-ends A47B5/00; knives B26B)

## Abstract

An apparatus can include a non-rigid member including a top end and a bottom end. A plurality of movable attachment points can be configured to be variably space apart along the non-rigid member between the top end and the bottom end. First and second hooks can be coupled to each of the plurality of movable attachment points.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An apparatus comprising:
a non-rigid member including a top end and a bottom end;
a plurality of movable attachment points configured to variably space apart along the non-rigid member between the top end and the bottom end; and
first and second hooks coupled to at least one of the plurality of movable attachment points to form a unitary structure, wherein the at least one the plurality of movable attachment points further includes:
a channel through which the non-rigid member is threaded; and
a cam lever movable between an open position to allow the non-rigid member to slide through the channel and a closed position to pinch the non-rigid member in the channel to fix a position of the movable attachment point along the non-rigid member, wherein the first hook includes a closure extending across an opening of the first hook to capture an item between the first hook and the closure.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the top end of the non-rigid member comprises a closed loop.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the first and second hooks are coupled to respective first and second opposite side surfaces of each of the plurality of movable attachment points.

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the apparatus further comprises:
a third hook on a back surface of each of the plurality of movable attachment points.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1 further comprises a support hanger including an opening configured to couple to the top end of the non-rigid member.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the non-rigid member comprises a flexible strap.

### Claim 7 (depends on 6)

The apparatus of claim 6 further comprising:
a carry bag including an opening therein configured to store the flexible strap and the plurality of movable attachment points.

### Claim 8 (depends on 5)

The apparatus of claim 5 wherein the support hanger comprises a first support hanger, the apparatus further comprising:
a second support hanger configured to couple to the bottom end of the non-rigid member.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising:
a hook and loop attachment point included on the non-rigid member.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the first hook includes a high visibility visual indicator on an interior surface of first hook.

### Claim 11 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising:
a skate blade guard coupled to one of the plurality of movable attachment points.

### Claim 12 (depends on 6)

The apparatus of claim 6 wherein the flexible strap comprises a washable material.

### Claim 13 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising:
a deodorizer coupled to one of the plurality of movable attachment points.

### Claim 14

An apparatus comprising:
a non-rigid member including a top end and a bottom end;
a plurality of movable attachment points configured to variably space apart along the non-rigid member between the top end and the bottom end; and
a deodorizer coupled to one of the plurality of movable attachment points;
first and second hooks coupled to each of the plurality of movable attachment points,
wherein the first hook includes a closure extending across an opening of the first hook to capture an item between the first hook and the closure, wherein each of the plurality of movable attachment points includes:
a channel through which the non-rigid member is threaded; and
a cam lever movable between an open position to allow the non-rigid member to slide through the channel and a closed position to pinch the non-rigid member in the channel to fix a position of the movable attachment point along the non-rigid member.