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US3687277A
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Garment package
Assignee: CURLEE CLOTHING CO
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Filing: 1970-07-13
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Granted: 1972-08-29
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Expires: 1990-07-13
Abstract
Abstract A garment package includes a box having overlapping top walls which are notched to form a slit in the top of the box. The slit receives the upper end portion of a hanger, the clothes hanging portion of which is disposed within the interior of the box. The end portion of the hanger is provided with an elongated finger aperture located exteriorly of the box so that the end portion forms a handle for the entire garment package. The end portion also has laterally projecting protuberances which project beyond the margins of the aperture and prevent the handle portion from falling completely through the aperture. An open-ended hook is pivotally connected to the handle portion.
Inventors
- 👤 William L Spencer
- 👤 Richard D Juenger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:46
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G25/00; A47G25/14; A47G25/28; A47G25/32; B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
222 words
A clothing package comprising: a box which is capable of being opened to place clothing therein and when closed has a wall provided with an opening leading into the interior thereof; and a clothes hanger including an elongated clothes holding portion configured such that clothing may be suspended therefrom and sized to fit within the box, a handle portion projecting from generally the center of the clothes holding portion and sized to fit through the opening in the box wall with a substantial part thereof being disposed outwardly from the box, the handle portion having a finger opening therein sized to receive at least some of the fingers of the user''s hand and located outwardly from the box when the handle portion is projected through the wall opening in the closed box, and a hook connected to the handle portion at a pivot axis fixed relative thereto and extending crosswise with respect to the hanger, the hook being capable of swinging between an extended position, wherein it projects outwardly beyond the handle portion and away from the box for engagement with a supporting device, and a Retracted position, wherein it is disposed along the handle without projecting substantially outwardly therefrom and without substantially obscuring the finger opening so that the handle portion may be easily and comfortably gripped for carrying the package.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
222 words
A clothing package comprising: a box which is capable of being opened to place clothing therein and when closed has a wall provided with an opening leading into the interior thereof; and a clothes hanger including an elongated clothes holding portion configured such that clothing may be suspended therefrom and sized to fit within the box, a handle portion projecting from generally the center of the clothes holding portion and sized to fit through the opening in the box wall with a substantial part thereof being disposed outwardly from the box, the handle portion having a finger opening therein sized to receive at least some of the fingers of the user''s hand and located outwardly from the box when the handle portion is projected through the wall opening in the closed box, and a hook connected to the handle portion at a pivot axis fixed relative thereto and extending crosswise with respect to the hanger, the hook being capable of swinging between an extended position, wherein it projects outwardly beyond the handle portion and away from the box for engagement with a supporting device, and a Retracted position, wherein it is disposed along the handle without projecting substantially outwardly therefrom and without substantially obscuring the finger opening so that the handle portion may be easily and comfortably gripped for carrying the package.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
133 words
A clothing package according to claim 1 wherein the box includes a pair of side walls and a top wall connected to each side wall; wherein when the box is closed the side walls are spaced from one another and one top wall overlies the other top wall to form a common wall at the top of the box; wherein each top wall has a notch which opens outwardly at a free margin of that top wall; and wherein the notches align when the side walls are brought toward one another upon closure of the box and possess sufficient depth to prevent the complete overlap of the notch in each top wall by the opposite top wall, whereby the wall opening is formed in the common wall at the top of the box.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A clothing package according to claim 2 wherein the opening formed by the cutouts is a slit; and wherein the hanger includes securing means for precluding movement of the handle portion thereof through the slit when the box is closed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A clothing package according to claim 3 wherein the securing means comprises protuberances projecting laterally from the handle portion beyond the margins of the slit and located externally of the box.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A clothing package according to claim 1 wherein the hook is configured to extend generally around one end of the finger opening when in its retracted position so as not to obstruct the finger opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A clothing package according to claim 5 wherein the finger opening is elongated with its major dimension generally paralleling the major dimension of the elongated clothes holding portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
A clothing package according to claim 1 wherein the handle portion has protuberances projecting transversely therefrom beyond the margins of the wall opening and on the outwardly presented side of the wall to prevent the hanger from falling into the box.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
A clothing package according to claim 7 wherein the handle portion and clothes holding portion are integral and are molded from plastic.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
126 words
A clothing hanger comprising: an elongated clothes holding portion configured such that clothing may be suspended therefrom; a reduced handle portion projecting from generally the center of clothes holding portion and having a finger opening therein which extends generally in the same direction as the elongated clothes holding portion; and a hook connected to the handle portion at a pivot axis which extends crosswise of the handle, the hook being capable of swinging between an extended position, wherein it projects outwardly beyond the handle portion for engagement with a hanger supporting device, and a retracted position, wherein it is disposed along the handle without projecting substantially outwardly therefrom and without substantially obstructing the finger opening so that the handle portion may easily and comfortably be gripped.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
126 words
A clothing hanger comprising: an elongated clothes holding portion configured such that clothing may be suspended therefrom; a reduced handle portion projecting from generally the center of clothes holding portion and having a finger opening therein which extends generally in the same direction as the elongated clothes holding portion; and a hook connected to the handle portion at a pivot axis which extends crosswise of the handle, the hook being capable of swinging between an extended position, wherein it projects outwardly beyond the handle portion for engagement with a hanger supporting device, and a retracted position, wherein it is disposed along the handle without projecting substantially outwardly therefrom and without substantially obstructing the finger opening so that the handle portion may easily and comfortably be gripped.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
A hanger according to claim 9 wherein the hook is configured to extend generally around one end of the finger opening when in its retracted position.
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) | 1975-08-29 | 1976-02-28 | 1976-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-29 | 1980-02-28 | 1980-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-29 | 1984-02-28 | 1984-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |