US4017990A
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Accessory for article display tally
Assignee: Batts Inc
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Filing: 1976-01-07
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Granted: 1977-04-19
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Expires: 1996-01-07
Abstract
Abstract An attachment for use with an article hanger such as a garment hanger is disclosed to provide a display means for indicia. The attachment is designed for use with a tubular tally surrounding the shank or the support hook of the hanger. A portion of the attachment is designed to be inserted in the open top of the tally. The part so inserted is wider than the inside diameter of the tally and is either partially folded and inserted in the tally or the tally is slightly distorted before the attachment is inserted. By virtue of the resilience of either the attachment or the tally or both, a tight wedging engagement is formed which firmly secures the attachment to the tally.
Inventors
- 👤 Judd F. Garrison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:16
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G25/00; A47G25/14; A47G25/1407; A47G25/1414; A47G25/1428
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
In combination a suspended article support having a supporting hook and a tubular tally secured to the article support and surrounding the supporting hook, said tally having an internal chamber opening through its top, an attachment display member comprising a body member having an indicia receiving arm and an integral foot; said arm having an indicia receiving display surface; said foot depending from said arm and of a width greater than the inside diameter of said tally; said foot being received in said tally and being bent about said support hook for urging the edges of said foot into tight frictional engagement with the inside wall of said tally.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
In combination a suspended article support having a supporting hook and a tubular tally secured to the article support and surrounding the supporting hook, said tally having an internal chamber opening through its top, an attachment display member comprising a body member having an indicia receiving arm and an integral foot; said arm having an indicia receiving display surface; said foot depending from said arm and of a width greater than the inside diameter of said tally; said foot being received in said tally and being bent about said support hook for urging the edges of said foot into tight frictional engagement with the inside wall of said tally.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination described in claim 1 wherein said body member is fabricated of a resilient, semi rigid plastic material and as fabricated is flat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination described in claim 2 wherein said display surface extends laterally away from said supporting hook and bears informational indicia.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination described in claim 3 wherein said attachment display member has a laterally extending shoulder at the juncture of said foot and said arm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
105 words
In combination a suspended article support and a tubular tally secured to the article support, said tubular tally having a central well open at the top, an attachment display member comprising a normally flat body member of resilient material having a display portion and an integral foot portion; said foot depending from said display portion of a width greater than the inside diameter of said central well of said tally; said foot being received in said central well of said tally and being bent for urging the edges of said foot into tight frictional engagement with the inside wall of said well of said tally.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
105 words
In combination a suspended article support and a tubular tally secured to the article support, said tubular tally having a central well open at the top, an attachment display member comprising a normally flat body member of resilient material having a display portion and an integral foot portion; said foot depending from said display portion of a width greater than the inside diameter of said central well of said tally; said foot being received in said central well of said tally and being bent for urging the edges of said foot into tight frictional engagement with the inside wall of said well of said tally.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination described in claim 5 wherein said article support has a supporting hook and said tally surrounds the shank of said hook; said attachment when secured to said tally seating against said shank of said hook for holding said tally in generally erect position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
107 words
In combination an article support and a tubular tally secured to and extending upwardly from the article support, said tubular tally having a central well open at the top, an attachment display member comprising a normally flat body member of resilient material having a display portion and an integral foot portion; said foot depending from said display portion of a width greater than the inside diameter of said central well of said tally; said foot being forcibly received in said central well of said tally and for urging the edges of said foot into tight frictional engagement with the inside wall of said well of said tally.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
107 words
In combination an article support and a tubular tally secured to and extending upwardly from the article support, said tubular tally having a central well open at the top, an attachment display member comprising a normally flat body member of resilient material having a display portion and an integral foot portion; said foot depending from said display portion of a width greater than the inside diameter of said central well of said tally; said foot being forcibly received in said central well of said tally and for urging the edges of said foot into tight frictional engagement with the inside wall of said well of said tally.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-04-18 | 1980-10-18 | 1981-04-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-18 | 1984-10-18 | 1985-04-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-18 | 1988-10-18 | 1989-04-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |