ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 18 -- United States Patent no. 12,708,225, issued on Aug. 18.
"Dual application screw-in hook and hanging system" was invented by Roy Peer (Brandon, Fla.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A versatile dual-application hook and storage system is disclosed. A mounting shaft with a central pass-through bore enables tool-free engagement with pegboards or slotted panels via a keyhole opening and also permits direct or through-panel wall mounting with a fastener. Lateral pin-lock features provide rotational stability. The system supports interchangeable accessories including but not limited to hooks, straps, baskets, and other storage or non-storage elements across multiple surfac...