Universal hook systems

Abstract

Universal mounting products and systems are provided that may be advantageously mounted with respect to an item and, once mounted to such item, may be used to position the item in a desirable manner for subsequent use and/or access. The present systems advantageously include complementary mounting structures that are configured and dimensioned to interact therewith in positioning the item for subsequent use and/or access. In exemplary embodiments, the mounting system includes a hook member that is generally designed to interact with a mounting track that may be adhered to a desired structure, e.g., a wall, cabinet, door or the like. An auxiliary attachment hook may be provided which cooperates with the hook member. The hook member may define a substantially planar region to which may be adhered an adhesive member. The adhesive member may be secured to a container, vessel, box or other structure, which may then be mounted with respect to a mounting track.

1 . A mounting system, comprising; 
 (a) a hook member that includes a base member and an extension arm; and    (b) a mounting track defining a slot or channel that is adapted to cooperate with the extension arm of the hook member.    
   
   
       2 . A mounting system according to  claim 1 , wherein said cooperation includes slidable engagement between said extension arm of said hook member and said mounting track.  
   
   
       3 . A mounting system according to  claim 1 , wherein said mounting track includes adhesive on a first side thereof, said adhesive facilitating mounting of said mounting track relative to a surface.  
   
   
       4 . A mounting system according to  claim 1 , wherein the hook member further includes a hook arm outwardly extending from said base member.  
   
   
       5 . A mounting system according to  claim 4 , wherein the hook arm defines a geometry selected from the group consisting of a substantially linear geometry, a curvilinear geometry and an arcuate geometry.  
   
   
       6 . A mounting system according to  claim 1 , wherein the hook member further includes an adhesive member mounted with respect to the base member.  
   
   
       7 . A mounting system according to  claim 6 , wherein the adhesive member is adhered to a structure selected from the group consisting of a container, a vessel, and an accessory item.  
   
   
       8 . A mounting system according to  claim 1 , further comprising an attachment hook that includes an opening that is configured and dimensioned to cooperate with the hook member.  
   
   
       9 . A mounting system according to  claim 8 , wherein the attachment hook defines an arcuate extension that is configured and dimensioned to cooperate with a rod structure.  
   
   
       10 . A mounting system according to  claim 1 , wherein the hook member is associated with and detachable from a tree.  
   
   
       11 . A mounting system according to  claim 1 , wherein the hook member is in frictional engagement with the mounting track.  
   
   
       12 . A hook member, comprising: 
 (a) a base member that defines a substantially planar region;    (b) an extension arm extending from the base member, wherein the base member and the extension arm define a hook region; and    (c) an adhesive member that is configured and dimensioned to be adhered to the substantially planar region of the base member.    
   
   
       13 . A hook member according to  claim 12 , wherein the adhesive member is adhered to the base member, and further wherein the adhesive member is adhered to an accessory item.  
   
   
       14 . A hook member according to  claim 12 , wherein the adhesive member is a two-sided adhesive element.  
   
   
       15 . A hook member according to  claim 12 , wherein the extension arm is configured and dimensioned to engage a mounting track that defines a slot or channel.  
   
   
       16 . A hook member according to  claim 12 , wherein the extension arm is configured and dimensioned to engage a base of an attachment hook.  
   
   
       17 . A mounting system subassembly, comprising: 
 (a) a hook member that includes (i) a base member that defines a substantially planar region, (ii) an extension arm extending from the base member, wherein the base member and the extension arm define a hook region; and (iii) a two-sided adhesive member that is adhered to the substantially planar region of the base member; and    (b) an accessory item that includes a substantially planar region to which the two-sided adhesive member of the hook member is adhered.    
   
   
       18 . A mounting system subassembly according to  claim 17 , wherein the accessory item is selected from the group consisting of a container, vessel, magnetic strip, basket, dispenser, canister, box, mirror, dish, cradle, shelf, and bucket.  
   
   
       19 . A mounting system subassembly according to  claim 17 , further comprising an attachment hook that includes (i) a body portion that defines a central opening and a base, and (ii) an arcuate extension; wherein the extension arm of the hook member is configured and dimensioned to fit through the central opening and engage the base of the attachment hook.  
   
   
       20 . A mounting system subassembly according to  claim 17 , wherein a plurality of hook members are adhered to spaced, substantially planar regions of the accessory item.