US4756104A
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Message device for use with clothes hangers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-11-24
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Granted: 1988-07-12
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Expires: 2006-11-24
Abstract
Abstract A cylindrical message display including a plurality of stacked relatively rotatable cylindrical segments each inscribed with messages at discrete radial increments of the peripheral surfaces thereof received in a frame which clips onto the hook portion of a clothes hanger. By aligning a selection of messages against an index the state of wear of the clothing on the hanger can be displayed.
Inventors
- 👤 John W. Bailey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 03:33
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G25/00; A47G25/14; A47G25/1407; A47G25/1414
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
Apparatus for selective display of message combinations securable to a clothes hanger, comprising: a frame member including an elongate spine piece provided with engagement means for selective attachment onto said hanger, said spine piece terminating in a first and second circular mount extending in cantelever from the ends thereof in opposing presentation; said first and second circular mount including arcuate grooves in the opposed faces thereof; a cylindrical assembly positioned between said first and second circular mount, said cylindrical assembly including a plurality of axial cylindrical segments engaged in a peripherally clasped engagement rotatable relative each other, each said segment having inscribed on the exterior thereof a plurality of messages in radial alignment; and said cylindrical assembly including posts on the distal ends thereof, said posts being positioned in said grooves.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
Apparatus for selective display of message combinations securable to a clothes hanger, comprising: a frame member including an elongate spine piece provided with engagement means for selective attachment onto said hanger, said spine piece terminating in a first and second circular mount extending in cantelever from the ends thereof in opposing presentation; said first and second circular mount including arcuate grooves in the opposed faces thereof; a cylindrical assembly positioned between said first and second circular mount, said cylindrical assembly including a plurality of axial cylindrical segments engaged in a peripherally clasped engagement rotatable relative each other, each said segment having inscribed on the exterior thereof a plurality of messages in radial alignment; and said cylindrical assembly including posts on the distal ends thereof, said posts being positioned in said grooves.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein: said engagement means comprises a plurality of spaced arcuate clips conformed to grasp the hook portion of said hanger.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 wherein: said frame member and cylindrical assembly are formed of a polymer structure; and said first and second circular mounts include index projections at the peripheral edges thereof.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-07-12 | 1992-01-11 | 1992-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-07-12 | 1996-01-11 | 1996-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-07-12 | 2000-01-11 | 2000-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |