# US 8,770,533 B2 · Adjustable, retractable ceiling and wall hanging system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 8,770,533 B2 - Document ID: US8770533B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 12/592,412 - Filed: 2009-11-24 - Published: 2010-06-17 - Granted: 2014-07-08 - Earliest claimed: 2008-12-15 - Applicants: James Arthur Hand; Sheryl Elaine Hand - Inventors: James Arthur Hand; Sheryl Elaine Hand - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8770533B2 ## CPC - A47F 5/0892: {Suspended show stands, e.g. secured to the ceiling by means of cords or chains (suspended shelves A47B43/003; uprights A47B96/14, e.g. secured to both ceiling and floor A47B96/1425)} - E04B 9/006: {with means for hanging lighting fixtures or other appliances to the framework of the ceiling} - A47F: SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS - E04B: GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS (border constructions of opening in walls, floors or ceilings E06B1/00; {electromagnetic shielding H05K9/0001}) ## Abstract An, adjustable, retractable hanging system that enables hangers to be easily attached, moved, and removed from a ceiling or wall rail. The hanger, which houses a spring-loaded reel and a retractable cable, is backed with a pressure-clip or in an alternate embodiment, a raised platform. The hanger affixes to a ceiling or wall rail by means of a pole and cup assembly. Once attached to a ceiling or wall, the retractable cable within the hanger extends to receive the object to be hung. The cable is reached by means of a hook that is affixed to the pole and cup assembly and is lowered to within arm's reach. An adjustable cable-stop, which is also attached to the cable, allows individuals the ability to adjust the suspending height of the object to be hung. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A hanging system comprising: a pole; a hanger that houses a spring-loaded reel and a retractable cable and the retractable cable having an inner end connected to the spring-loaded reel and an outer end extended outside of a hole in the hanger; a cup, attached on one end of said pole, that holds said hanger, and the cup having a notch in the side configured for the retractable cable to extend through the notch and pass outside of the cup; an adjustable cable stop and a clip that are juxtaposed and attached to the outer end of the retractable cable that is located outside of the hanger; and an open book, affixed to the surface of said pole and said cup assembly, that is used to grasp, lower, and raise said clip. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The hanging system of claim 1, wherein said hanger has a pressure clip on an exterior housing wall of the hanger and the pressure clip is adapted for attaching, removing, and repositioning the hanger to an inverted T-bar of a suspended ceiling. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The hanging system of claim 1, wherein said hanger has a pressure clip on an exterior housing wall of the hanger and the pressure clip is adapted for attaching, removing, and repositioning the hanger to a wall rail. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The hanging system of claim 1, wherein said hanger has a raised platform on an exterior housing wall of the hanger and the raised platform is adapted for attaching, removing, and repositioning the hanger to a ceiling surface. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The hanging system of claim 1, wherein said hanger has a raised platform on an exterior housing wall of the hanger and the raised platform is adapted for attaching, removing, and repositioning the hanger to an inverted T-bar of a suspended ceiling. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The hanging system of claim 1, wherein said open hook and said cup are affixed to opposite ends of the pole. ### Claim 7 A hanging system comprising: a pole; a hanger that houses a spring-loaded reel and a retractable cable and said retractable cable having an inner end connected to said spring-loaded reel and an outer end extended outside of a hole in said hanger; a pressure clip on an exterior housing wall of said hanger and said pressure clip is adapted for attaching, removing, and repositioning the hanger to an inverted T-bar of a suspended ceiling without using a ladder or any elevating device; a cup, attached on one end of said pole, that holds said hanger, and the cup having a notch in the side configured for the retractable cable to extend through the notch and pass outside of the cup; an adjustable cable stop and a clip that are juxtaposed and attached to said outer end of said retractable cable that is located outside of said hanger; and an open hook, affixed to the end of said pole and said cup assembly, that is used to grasp, lower, and raise said clip. ### Claim 8 A hanging system comprising: a pole; a hanger that houses a spring-loaded reel and a retractable cable and said retractable cable having an inner end connected to said spring-loaded reel and an outer end extended outside of a hole in said hanger; a pressure clip on an exterior housing wall of said hanger and said pressure clip is adapted for attaching, removing, and repositioning the hanger to a wall rail without using a ladder or any elevating device; a cup, attached on one end of said pole, that holds said hanger, and the cup having a notch in the side configured for the retractable cable to extend through the notch and pass outside of the cup; an adjustable cable stop and a clip that are juxtaposed and attached to said outer end of said retractable cable that is located outside of said hanger; and an open book, affixed to the end of said pole and said cup assembly, that is used to grasp, lower, and raise said clip. ### Claim 9 A hanging system comprising: a pole; a hanger that houses a spring-loaded reel and a retractable cable and said retractable cable having an inner end connected to said spring-loaded reel and an outer end extended outside of a hole in said hanger; a raised platform on an exterior housing wall of said hanger and said raised platform is adapted for attaching, removing, and repositioning the hanger to a ceiling surface without using a ladder or any elevating device; a cup, attached on one end of said pole, that holds said hanger, and the cup having a notch in the side configured for the retractable cable to extend through the notch and pass outside of the cup; an adjustable cable stop and a clip that are juxtaposed and attached to said outer end of said retractable cable that is located outside of said hanger; and an open hook, affixed to the end of said pole and said cup assembly, that is used to grasp, lower, and raise said clip. ### Claim 10 A hanging system comprising: a pole; a hanger that houses a spring-loaded reel and a retractable cable and said retractable cable having an inner end connected to said spring-loaded reel and an outer end extended outside of a hole in said hanger; a raised platform on an exterior housing wall of said hanger and said raised platform is adapted for attaching, removing, and repositioning the hanger to an inverted T-bar of a suspended ceiling without using a ladder or any elevating device; a cup, attached on one end of said pole, that holds said hanger, and the cup having a notch in the side configured for the retractable cable to extend through the notch and pass outside of the cup; an adjustable cable stop and a clip that are juxtaposed and attached to said outer end of said retractable cable that is located outside of said hanger; and an open hook, affixed to the end of said pole and said cup assembly, that is used to grasp, lower, and raise said clip.