US3755859A
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Hanger clip
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-15
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Granted: 1973-09-04
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Expires: 1991-12-15
Abstract
Abstract The hanger device for supporting articles has a generally elongated one-piece plastic body with a central flexible hinge separating two end portions which are folded onto one another in use. Each of the end portions includes a plurality of longitudinally extending raised ribs or ridges in staggered arrangement so as to fit between one another when folded. The outer edge of one end portion includes parts which cooperate with parts on the other end portion for securing the same in folded relation. In another version, a one-piece body which first and second portions is interconnected by a flexible hinge enabling the two portions to be folded onto one another. The facing surface of one of the portions has a plurality of raised ribs or projections and the facing surface of the other portion has an equal number of openings registering with the ribs or projections such that when folded each rib or projection passes through an associated opening.
Inventors
- 👤 R Solari
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 00:29
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G25/00; A47G25/14; A47G25/48; A47G25/74; A47G25/743; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S223/00; Y10S223/01; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1498; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3427; Y10T24/3449; Y10T24/3453; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44274; Y10T24/44641; Y10T24/44744; Y10T24/44752
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A hanger clip, comprising: a one-piece, generally flat, elongated molded plastic strip having first and second end portions interconnected by a relatively thin flexible hinge; each end portion including a plurality of spaced generally longitudinally extending ridges, said ridges being located on the same side of said strip and so arranged that when the end portions are folded together about the flexible hinge the ridges of the first and second end portions are in obstructionfree relation to each other, each of said ridges including a part thereof adjacent the hinge extending outwardly from said end portion a first amount and a further part thereof extending outwardly from said end portion an amount greater than said first amount; one of said end portions including a hook integrally formed therewith; and said first and second end portions including cooperating parts for disengagably securing said portions together when said portions are folded together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A hanger clip, comprising: a one-piece, generally flat, elongated molded plastic strip having first and second end portions interconnected by a relatively thin flexible hinge; each end portion including a plurality of spaced generally longitudinally extending ridges, said ridges being located on the same side of said strip and so arranged that when the end portions are folded together about the flexible hinge the ridges of the first and second end portions are in obstructionfree relation to each other, each of said ridges including a part thereof adjacent the hinge extending outwardly from said end portion a first amount and a further part thereof extending outwardly from said end portion an amount greater than said first amount; one of said end portions including a hook integrally formed therewith; and said first and second end portions including cooperating parts for disengagably securing said portions together when said portions are folded together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A hanger clip as in claim 1, in which the outwardly directed surface of each ridge includes a plurality of mutually spaced projections thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A hanger clip as in claim 1, in which said cooperating portions include a clasp on one portion and an opening on the other portion for receiving the clasp therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A hanger clip as in claim 3, in which said clasp includes a hook which is passed through said opening and lockingly engages the walls defining said opening when said clip is closed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
A hanger clip as in claim 1, in which said cooperating portions include a clasp hook on the edge margin of one of said end portions extending upwardly from said portion in the same direction as the ridges thereon, and said other end portion including an opening dimensioned to receive said clasp hook therethrough when said clip is closed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
A hanger clip as in claim 1, in which said cooperating portions include a hook member on one portion and a suitably dimensioned opening in said other portion for receiving said hook therein, said hook lockingly engaging wall portions defining said opening.
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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) | 1976-09-03 | 1977-03-05 | 1977-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-03 | 1981-03-05 | 1981-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-03 | 1985-03-05 | 1985-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |