US3710996A
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Display belt hanger
Assignee: BERGER AND GORIN Inc
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Filing: 1971-08-02
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Granted: 1973-01-16
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Expires: 1991-08-02
Abstract
Abstract An improved belt display hanger for supporting an apparel belt from the buckle end thereof in depending condition, capable of bearing price indicia thereon, which hanger cannot be removed from a supported belt without permanently destroying belt buckle engaging means, in such manner as to be readily detectable by sales personnel.
Inventors
- 👤 G Smilow
- 👤 S Kayen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 16:18
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G25/00; A47G25/74; A47G25/743
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A display belt hanger for use with a conventional apparel belt having a prong type buckle comprising: a unitary piece of synthetic resinous resilient material including a main body having hook means for engaging a supporting rod, and a depending buckle-engaging element connected to said main body for engaging said buckle; a belt buckle engaging element including a first elongated portion adjacent said main body having an opening therein extending through the plane thereof, a mediallypositioned portion having a central opening including opposed horizontal slots and a vertical slot normal thereto, said slots opening into said central opening, portions of said mediallypositioned portion between the sides thereof and the ends of the horizontal slots defining a fold line passing through said second-mentioned opening, and a foldable second elongated portion below said medially-positioned portion having a laterally extending projection thereon engageable with said opening in said first portion; said projection including a shank portion corresponding in diameter and length to the diameter and depth of said first mentioned opening, and having on a free end of said shank an enlargement of diameter greater than that of said firstmentioned opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A display belt hanger for use with a conventional apparel belt having a prong type buckle comprising: a unitary piece of synthetic resinous resilient material including a main body having hook means for engaging a supporting rod, and a depending buckle-engaging element connected to said main body for engaging said buckle; a belt buckle engaging element including a first elongated portion adjacent said main body having an opening therein extending through the plane thereof, a mediallypositioned portion having a central opening including opposed horizontal slots and a vertical slot normal thereto, said slots opening into said central opening, portions of said mediallypositioned portion between the sides thereof and the ends of the horizontal slots defining a fold line passing through said second-mentioned opening, and a foldable second elongated portion below said medially-positioned portion having a laterally extending projection thereon engageable with said opening in said first portion; said projection including a shank portion corresponding in diameter and length to the diameter and depth of said first mentioned opening, and having on a free end of said shank an enlargement of diameter greater than that of said firstmentioned opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
Structure in accordance with claim 1, further characterized in said enlargement being of frusto-conical configuration, and having a planar surface perpendicular to the principal axis of said shank at the outer end thereof, whereby after said projection has passed said first-mentioned opening by resiliently distorting the same to engage a belt buckle, it cannot be readily released without damaging said shank.
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) | 1976-01-16 | 1976-07-17 | 1977-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-16 | 1980-07-17 | 1981-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-16 | 1984-07-17 | 1985-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |