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US 9,163,780 B2Granted
Joist storage system
OwnerTimothy McDonaldinventor
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Abstract
A joist storage system with a pair of hangers mounted to adjacent joists. The hangers are configured to removeably receive and support a storage container with the channel between the joists.
Claims3
A joist support system, comprising:
- a storage container;
- and
- a pair of hangers configured for attachment in opposed relation to each other to a pair of joists, thereby defining a channel therebetween;
- the hangers being configured for movement between a retracted position, where a lower portion of each hanger is bent outwardly, for receiving and removing the storage container, and a support position for supporting a lower surface of the storage container within the channel;
- and
- wherein each hanger includes a pair of arms, an attachment member attached to each arm;
- and a support member attached to the pair of arms, the support member having a pair of legs extending generally upward from the lower portion of respective arms, and a crossbar extending between the legs.
4 more elements
A method for storing a container between adjacent joists, comprising the steps of:
- providing a storage container;
- mounting a pair of hangers in opposed relation to each other to a pair of joists;
- moving each hanger from a support position to a retracted position, where a lower portion of each hanger is bent outwardly;
- moving the storage container into a channel between the joists;
- and
- resting the storage container on the support members of the pair of hangers.
3 more elements
A pair of hangers for support of a container, each hanger, comprising:
- a pair of generally vertical arms;
- an attachment member attached to each arm, configured for attachment to a joist;
- a support member extending between a lower portion of the pair of arms, the support member being configured for supporting the storage container;
- and
- wherein the support member is configured for movement between a retracted position for receiving and removing the storage container, and a support position for supporting a lower surface of the storage container;
- the support member comprising a pair of legs extending generally upward from the lower portion of respective arms, and a crossbar extending between the legs.
3 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.