US3800960A
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Hanger support
Assignee: COLLIN BOX & SUPPLY Co
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Filing: 1972-05-30
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Granted: 1974-04-02
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Expires: 1992-05-30
Abstract
Abstract The bar for supporting clothes hangers in an upright garment shipping carton. A channel shaped metal bar for supporting the hanger has a central hanger supporting portion and end portions that engage the carton walls. Strength and compactness is provided by forming the central supporting portion as a downwardly opened U-shaped elongated channel. A cover section overlies the body section and is adaptedly engagable for clothes hangers of different dimensions at end flaps that adjustably engage lips formed in the end portions of the body section.
Inventors
- 👤 H Collin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 11:00
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/18; B65D85/185; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A hanger bar for a garment carton having end walls comprising, a body section having a central hanger supporting portion and end portions including means for engaging the outer surface of said end walls to support the bar thereon, said central hanger supporting portion comprising a downwardly open U-shaped elongated channel having a top wall integrally formed with depending side walls on opposite longitudinal edges of said top wall, and a cover section overlying said body section and adapted to grip the hooks of clothes hangers disposed on said central portion, said body section having downwardly extending lips terminating at their bottom free end disposed at opposite ends of said top wall adjacent respective end portions and defining respective openings, said cover section having ends received through said respective openings, each of said ends terminating in an outwardly directed barb engageable with the respective free ends of the downwardly extending lips.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A hanger bar for a garment carton having end walls comprising, a body section having a central hanger supporting portion and end portions including means for engaging the outer surface of said end walls to support the bar thereon, said central hanger supporting portion comprising a downwardly open U-shaped elongated channel having a top wall integrally formed with depending side walls on opposite longitudinal edges of said top wall, and a cover section overlying said body section and adapted to grip the hooks of clothes hangers disposed on said central portion, said body section having downwardly extending lips terminating at their bottom free end disposed at opposite ends of said top wall adjacent respective end portions and defining respective openings, said cover section having ends received through said respective openings, each of said ends terminating in an outwardly directed barb engageable with the respective free ends of the downwardly extending lips.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A hanger bar as set forth in claim 1 wherein each said lip is cut out of said top wall to provide the opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A hanger bar as set forth in claim 2 wherein the openings formed by the lips are disposed inwardly of the end portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A hanger bar as set forth in claim 1 wherein the ends of said cover section include a downwardly depending flap terminating in tab lock.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A hanger bar as set forth in claim 4 wherein said lip includes means for receiving said tab lock so that said lip and flap are secured in parallel relationship.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A hanger bar as set forth in claim 5 wherein the flap and tab lock are integrally formed and extend orthogonal to each otHer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A hanger bar as set forth in claim 6 wherein said means for receiving said tab lock includes a slot for receiving said tab lock.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
A hanger bar as set forth in claim 6 wherein said lip terminates in a free end, said tab lock engageable with said free end in one position of said cover section.
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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) | 1977-04-01 | 1977-10-01 | 1978-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-01 | 1981-10-01 | 1982-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-01 | 1985-10-01 | 1986-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |