The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document.
The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 16, 2003
Filed:
Jan. 30, 2002
Gary G. Gordon, Novi, MI (US);
TRW Inc., Lyndhurst, OH (US);
Abstract
A coat hook assembly ( ) includes a hook member ( ) for connection with a structure ( ). The hook member ( ) is supported for pivotal movement from an opening ( ) and from a stored position to an operative position. The hook member ( ) has a hook portion ( ) adapted to support a garment. The hook member ( ) has a closure portion ( ) fixed for pivotal movement with the hook portion ( ), and blocking the opening ( ) when the hook member is in the stored position. A latch mechanism ( ) releasably hold the hook member ( ) in the stored position. The latch mechanism ( ) is responsive to a pushing force on the hook member ( ) when in the stored position to release the hook member for pivotal movement from the stored position to the operative position.