Interchangeable two-part curtain hook

Abstract

An interchangeable fastener, such as a magnetic hook is insertable within tracks of a rectangular backing plate which has a reciprocal fastener, such as surface magnet, attached to its back side. The two-part hook, such as a curtain hook, with an adhesively attached base plate supports a removable curtain hook plate. The hook plate is made to slide horizontally into a holder which can be a section of extrusion with lips which would retain the hook plate regardless of any magnetic attraction. The base holder is adhesively bonded to any surface by a back surface with pressure sensitive adhesive which is uncovered prior to attachment by removal of a release sheet.

1 . An interchangeable two-part hook assembly comprising:
 a base plate having upper and lower lips forming a channel formed on a front face thereof allowing insertion of a hook plate through said channel;   adhesive on a rear face of said base plate for mounting said base plate on a vertical surface;   said rigid hook plate slidable into and out of said channel, allowing said hook plate to be interchanged with a different hook plate;   said hook plate having a hook mounted on a front surface thereof; and   means on a rear surface of said hook plate for securing said hook plate within said channel on said front face of said base plate.   
   
   
       2 . The hook assembly of  claim 1  in which said channel formed by upper and lower lips on the front face of said base plate is C-shaped. 
   
   
       3 . The hook assembly of  claim 2  in which said hook is a single curtain hook shaped to support a drapery rod. 
   
   
       4 . The hook assembly of  claim 2  in which said hook is a double curtain hook shaped to support a drapery rod. 
   
   
       5 . The hook assembly of  claim 2  in which said hook is a picture frame hook. 
   
   
       6 . The hook assembly of  claim 2  in which said securing means comprises said base plate being made of a ferro-magnetic material, and a rear surface of said hook plate being coated with a flexible magnet. 
   
   
       7 . The hook assembly of  claim 2  in which said securing means comprises interconnecting elements on the front face of said base plate and the rear surface of said hook plate, allowing said hook plate to click into place on said base plate. 
   
   
       8 . The hook assembly of  claim 2  in which said securing means comprises an adhesively attached foam patch to create friction between the hook plate and said base plate. 
   
   
       9 . The hook assembly of  claim 2  in which said securing means comprises leaf spring elements. 
   
   
       10 . The hook assembly of  claim 9  in which said leaf spring elements are made of integrally molded plastic. 
   
   
       11 . The hook assembly of  claim 9  in which said leaf spring elements are made of metallic material.