US3773288A
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Purse hanger
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-13
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Granted: 1973-11-20
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Expires: 1992-11-13
Abstract
Abstract A C-shaped rod member includes upper and lower portions interconnected by a bight portion. The upper and lower portions through transversely extending rod portions engage the top and bottom surfaces of a support. The upper portion extends upwardly and outwardly merging into a shoulder which in turn merges into an outwardly extending ledge on which the straps of a purse or the like may be supported. The ledge then merges into the upper end of the bight portion.
Inventors
- 👤 C Bolton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:12
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G29/00; A47G29/08; A47G29/083; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/914
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A purse hanger comprising, a C-shaped member having upper and lower portions interconnected by a bight portion, said upper portion having a free end adapted to pivotally engage the top side of a horizontal support, said upper portion extending upwardly from said free end and merging into a laterally outwardly extending ledge which merges into the upper end of said bight portion, and said lower portion merges into the lower end of said bight portion and includes a free end adapted to engage the underside of a support whereby the straps of a purse positioned on said ledge cause said upper and lower free ends to lock themselves into said support by an increased force being applied to said support through each of said free ends as said hanger pivots.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A purse hanger comprising, a C-shaped member having upper and lower portions interconnected by a bight portion, said upper portion having a free end adapted to pivotally engage the top side of a horizontal support, said upper portion extending upwardly from said free end and merging into a laterally outwardly extending ledge which merges into the upper end of said bight portion, and said lower portion merges into the lower end of said bight portion and includes a free end adapted to engage the underside of a support whereby the straps of a purse positioned on said ledge cause said upper and lower free ends to lock themselves into said support by an increased force being applied to said support through each of said free ends as said hanger pivots.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said upper portion which merges into said laterally outwardly extending ledge includes a shoulder portion therebetween to limit inward movement of purse straps on said ledge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The structure of claim 2 wherein said shoulder is further defined as being a downwardly and outwardly extending portion extending from the upper end of said upper portion and merging into the inner end of said ledge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein the free ends of said upper and lower portions each include enlarged portions for engaging opposite surfaces of said support.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The structure of claim 4 wherein said enlarged portions are further defined as being horizontally extending elements.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said purse hanger in its entirety is formed from rod material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said lower portion extends upwardly from the bottom end of said bight portion for engagement with the underside of said support.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said free ends of said upper and lower portions are horizontally spaced apart when engaging the opposite sides of a support.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The structure of claim 8 wherein said spaced apart free ends are further defined by said lower free end being spaced inwardly of said upper free end.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
54 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein the free End of said upper portion is further defined as being a transversely extending rod portion to provide lateral stability to said hanger while allowing it to pivot about an axial line at the interface of said rod portion and the top side of a horizontal support.
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) | 1976-11-19 | 1977-05-21 | 1977-11-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-19 | 1981-05-21 | 1981-11-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-19 | 1985-05-21 | 1985-11-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |