Richard L Ralston

US Patent:

60625201, May 16, 2000

Filed:

Dec 23, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/996618

Inventors:

Richard L. Ralston - Eugene OR
Rhonda J. Ralston - Eugene OR
Robert E. Ralston - Eugene OR
Aron P. Ralston - Berkeley CA
John Timothy Coslow - Eugene OR

International Classification:

A01G 902

US Classification:

248318

Abstract:

Opposing sling object holding device that includes a first flexible strand and a second flexible strand that have at least a first and a second intersection with a loop defined therebetween. The overlapping portions of the strands and the first and second intersection are held in a relative relationship by holding members. The holding members are not fixedly mounted to the strands or are releasably fixedly mounted so that the size and location of the loop can be changed to accommodate different sized pots and different hanging arrangements. The components of the hanging device preferably withstand environmental degradation and have a multiplicity of arrangements.