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US4045899A
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Indicator device for a garment hanger
Assignee: CITY PRODUCTS CORP
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Filing: 1976-02-17
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Granted: 1977-09-06
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Expires: 1996-02-17
Abstract
Abstract A size indicator or identifier for a garment hanger is disclosed. The size indicator includes a disc section and sidewall section which carries the size indicia. The disc section defines flexing means to securingly receive the garment hanger.
Inventors
- 👤 William H. Richardson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:53
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G25/00; A47G25/14; A47G25/1407; A47G25/1414; A47G25/1428
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
An indicator device for use in conjunction with a garment hanger having a hook comprising, in combination: a flexible disc section having an edge, a central aperture therethrough and at least a pair of slots extending substantially radially from said central aperture, said slots terminating prior to said edge, said flexibility, central aperture and slots cooperatively defining means for flexing said disc section to receive said hook in an assembled state; a sidewall section extending from said edge of said disc section; and an indicia secured to said sidewall section; said slots defining at least two disc portions, said disc portions securingly engaging said hook in said assembled state, whereby said indicator device is substantially positionally maintained on said garment hanger; said disc portions being tapered to increase the flexibility of said disc section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
An indicator device for use in conjunction with a garment hanger having a hook comprising, in combination: a flexible disc section having an edge, a central aperture therethrough and at least a pair of slots extending substantially radially from said central aperture, said slots terminating prior to said edge, said flexibility, central aperture and slots cooperatively defining means for flexing said disc section to receive said hook in an assembled state; a sidewall section extending from said edge of said disc section; and an indicia secured to said sidewall section; said slots defining at least two disc portions, said disc portions securingly engaging said hook in said assembled state, whereby said indicator device is substantially positionally maintained on said garment hanger; said disc portions being tapered to increase the flexibility of said disc section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
An indicator device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said disc section and said sidewall section are integral.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
An indicator device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said indicia is embossed upon said sidewall section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
An indicator device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said disc section is substantially planar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
An indicator device as claimed in claim 4 wherein said sidewall section extends substantially perpendicular to said planar disc section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
An indicator device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said slots terminate in openings near said edge.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
161 words
An indicator device for use in conjunction with a garment hanger having a hook comprising, in combination: a flexible, substantially circular disc section having an edge, a central aperture therethrough, at least a pair of opposed, substantially circular openings near said edge, and at least a pair of slots extending substantially radially from said central aperture to said opposed, substantially circular openings to define at least a pair of disc portions, said opposed, substantially circular openings being smaller than said central aperture, said disc portions cross-sectionally tapering from said central aperture towards said edge, said flexibility, central aperture, opposed, substantially circular openings, slots and taper of said disc portions cooperatively defining means for flexing said flexible, substantially circular disc section to receive and securingly engage said hook, whereby said indicator device is substantially positionally maintained on said garment hanger; a sidewall section extending from said edge of said flexible, substantially circular disc section; and an indicia secured to said sidewall section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
161 words
An indicator device for use in conjunction with a garment hanger having a hook comprising, in combination: a flexible, substantially circular disc section having an edge, a central aperture therethrough, at least a pair of opposed, substantially circular openings near said edge, and at least a pair of slots extending substantially radially from said central aperture to said opposed, substantially circular openings to define at least a pair of disc portions, said opposed, substantially circular openings being smaller than said central aperture, said disc portions cross-sectionally tapering from said central aperture towards said edge, said flexibility, central aperture, opposed, substantially circular openings, slots and taper of said disc portions cooperatively defining means for flexing said flexible, substantially circular disc section to receive and securingly engage said hook, whereby said indicator device is substantially positionally maintained on said garment hanger; a sidewall section extending from said edge of said flexible, substantially circular disc section; and an indicia secured to said sidewall section.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
An indicator device as claimed in claim 7 wherein said flexible, substantially circular disc section and said sidewall section are integral.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
An indicator device as claimed in claim 8 wherein said indicia is embossed upon said sidewall section.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
An indicator device as claimed in claim 8 wherein said sidewall section extends substantially perpendicular to said flexible, substantially circular disc section.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
An indicator device as claimed in claim 7 including two pair of opposed, substantially circular openings and two pair of slots defining two pair of disc sections, said slots being substantially equally angularly displaced.
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) | 1980-09-05 | 1981-03-07 | 1981-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-05 | 1985-03-07 | 1985-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-05 | 1989-03-07 | 1989-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |