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US 2003/0189148 A1Published application
Embedded connection member
AssigneeInterDesign, Inc.
InventorRobert A. Immerman
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Abstract
A durable holder assembly having improved mechanical and aesthetic qualities to hold heavy objects. The securing member, such as a suction cup, for the assembly is formed via injection molding and serves to secure the assembly to a vertical surface. A holding member, such as a hook, is integrally formed within the securing member and extends downwardly from a head portion of the securing member for holding other objects.
Claims9
A holder assembly comprising:
- an assembly securing member for securing said holder assembly to a surface;
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- a holding member extending downwardly from said support member for holding and supporting objects, wherein said holding member has an uppermost region integrally embedded in said assembly securing member, said assembly securing member comprising thermoplastic material molded around said uppermost region of said holding member.
A suction cup and hook assembly comprising:
- a suction cup comprising a thermoplastic having an outer surface and a concave inner surface and wherein said suction cup further comprises a head portion located on said outer surface;
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- a functional member having an uppermost region being embedded in said head portion of said suction cup, a body portion extending downwardly from said uppermost region, and a hook portion extending downwardly from said body portion and curving in an upwardly manner for supporting objects thereon.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.