US4382531A
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Hanger with swivel hook and skirt and trouser clips
Assignee: SELFIX INDEPENDENT PRODUCTS COMPANY INC
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Filing: 1981-11-06
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Granted: 1983-05-10
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Expires: 2001-11-06
Abstract
Abstract A molded plastic hanger and a clip for use therewith or with other members. The hanger includes a body portion having a diverging pair of arms including slots therein and a crossbar for mounting garment holding clips. A plastic swivel hook is connected to the body portion at a stem. The stem includes a shaft having an annular locking recess in its periphery which is adapted to be received within a mating socket of the hook to connect the hook and body portion to each other while enabling them to be swiveled readily with respect to each other. The clip is arranged for securement to the crossbar of the hanger or to any other rod-like element and is formed of a three piece construction comprising a pair of plastic jaws and a resilient U-shaped member, also formed of plastic, but having a higher tensile strength and resiliency than the plastic of the jaws.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard Bisk
- 👤 Gunther Rogahn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:31
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F55/00; D06F55/02; A; A47; A47G; A47G25/00; A47G25/14; A47G25/28; A47G25/32; A47G25/48; A47G25/483; A47G25/485
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
216 words
A hanger for garments which is formed entirely of plastic and comprising an integral body portion and hook means connected thereto for supporting said body portion, said body portion including a neck portion having a longitudinal axis, a pair of arms diverging therefrom and a cross-bar interconnecting the outer ends of said arms, said body portion and said hook means each being substantially cylindrical in cross-section along its entire length, said hook means including an arcuate upper portion and a connecting portion, said connecting portion and said neck portion being readily securable to each other along said longitudinal axis, one of said neck and connecting portions including a cylindrical socket formed of a continuous sidewall having a smooth outer surface and a hollow interior including an entrance on said longitudinal axis, said sidewall including collar means projecting radially inward into said hollow interior and encircling the longitudinal axis of said portion and the other of said neck and connecting portions including a cylindrical shaft having an annular recess, said shaft being arranged for insertion through said entrance along said longitudinal axis to snap fit within said recess to secure the shaft therein against accidental removal and to enable the body portion and the hook means to be swiveled relative to each other about said longitudinal axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
216 words
A hanger for garments which is formed entirely of plastic and comprising an integral body portion and hook means connected thereto for supporting said body portion, said body portion including a neck portion having a longitudinal axis, a pair of arms diverging therefrom and a cross-bar interconnecting the outer ends of said arms, said body portion and said hook means each being substantially cylindrical in cross-section along its entire length, said hook means including an arcuate upper portion and a connecting portion, said connecting portion and said neck portion being readily securable to each other along said longitudinal axis, one of said neck and connecting portions including a cylindrical socket formed of a continuous sidewall having a smooth outer surface and a hollow interior including an entrance on said longitudinal axis, said sidewall including collar means projecting radially inward into said hollow interior and encircling the longitudinal axis of said portion and the other of said neck and connecting portions including a cylindrical shaft having an annular recess, said shaft being arranged for insertion through said entrance along said longitudinal axis to snap fit within said recess to secure the shaft therein against accidental removal and to enable the body portion and the hook means to be swiveled relative to each other about said longitudinal axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The hanger of claim 1 wherein each of said arms includes a portion forming a slot having a narrow mouth and extending parallel to said arm portion for receipt of a garment strap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The hanger of claim 2 wherein each of said arms also include a hook projecting from the portion forming said slot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The hanger of claim 3 wherein the cross-sectional area of said hook is substantially smaller than the cross-sectional area of the remainder of the body of said hanger.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The hanger of claim 1 additionally comprising clip means mounted on said cross-bar and slidable and pivotable with respect to the longitudinal exis thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The hanger of claim 5 wherein said clip means is formed entirely of plastic.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
150 words
The hanger of claim 6 wherein said clip means comprises a pair of jaws formed of a first plastic material and resilient bias means formed of a second plastic material, said second material having a higher tensile strength than said first material, each of said jaws being a generally planar member and comprising an enlarged first end portion defining a finger grasping opening, an intermediate portion, and a second end portion including a projection extending normally to the plane of said jaw member, said intermediate portion including an arcuate recess therein for receipt of a portion of the periphery of said cross-bar, said bias means being a generally U-shaped member having a pair of outwardly flared legs, each of which is arranged to engage a respective one of said jaws to hold said jaws on said cross-bar portion so that the clip can be readily slid therealong and pivoted thereabout.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
The hanger of claim 7 wherein said intermediate portion includes an inclined surface terminating in a locking recess and wherein each leg of said bias means includes an enlarged free end which is arranged to slide along said surface and into said recess to facilitate the assembly of said clip.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The hanger of claim 8 wherein each of said jaws is in the form of a planar loop.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
The hanger of claim 9 wherein said hanger is formed entirely of polypropylene and wherein the first plastic material of said clip is polypropylene and wherein the second plastic material of said clip is polycarbonate.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The hanger of claim 1 wherein said socket is located within said connecting portion of said hook means and wherein said neck portion includes said shaft.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-05-09 | 1986-11-08 | 1987-05-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-05-09 | 1990-11-08 | 1991-05-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-05-09 | 1994-11-08 | 1995-05-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |