US3884443A
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Peel-resistant pressure-sensitive hangers
Assignee: Do-It Corp
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Filing: 1974-05-21
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Granted: 1975-05-20
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Expires: 1994-05-21
Abstract
Abstract Pressure-sensitive elements, preferably carried in web form suitable for machine handling, are left bare of the pressuresensitive coating along one edge to provide a convenient portion used as a handle in some forms, as a hanger in other forms. In one form the pressure-sensitive elements are coated on both sides except for a very narrow edge. In other forms, where the handle portion serves primarily as a hanger, the element is made of sturdy plastic. For some purposes the plastic and its adhesive preferably have sufficient transparency so that the hanger may be secured to a package without concealing any printed matter thereon. In some hanger forms, the element is slit so that if the part by which something is hung starts to peel therefrom, it will peel past portions which are separated from it so that they do not peel with it, these then resisting further peeling.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel B Mcmaster
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:08
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/16; A47G1/17; C; C09; C09J; C09J7/00; C09J7/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/20; Y10T24/207; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24273; Y10T428/24298; Y10T428/24777; Y10T428/24793; Y10T428/28; Y10T428/2839
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A peel-resistant pressure-sensitive hanger of flexible material having a pressure-senSitive coating arranged on one of its two faces along a longitudinally extending zone extending less than the full height of the hanger, leaving said hanger with a portion bare on both faces by which it may be manipulated; the bare portion of said hanger having a formation for cooperation with a mating member for hanging one by the other for hanging an object from a fixed support; said hanger having slits extending into the coated area from the bare portion to provide a flap including the bare portion and extending out from a point intermediate the height of the coated zone whereby if the flap is sprung from the plane of the remainder, a tie-down adhesive area will be left behind extending in that plane generally in the direction the flap extends from its root with a free end relatively unaffected by the springing action to provide peel resistance when applied to a flat surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A peel-resistant pressure-sensitive hanger of flexible material having a pressure-senSitive coating arranged on one of its two faces along a longitudinally extending zone extending less than the full height of the hanger, leaving said hanger with a portion bare on both faces by which it may be manipulated; the bare portion of said hanger having a formation for cooperation with a mating member for hanging one by the other for hanging an object from a fixed support; said hanger having slits extending into the coated area from the bare portion to provide a flap including the bare portion and extending out from a point intermediate the height of the coated zone whereby if the flap is sprung from the plane of the remainder, a tie-down adhesive area will be left behind extending in that plane generally in the direction the flap extends from its root with a free end relatively unaffected by the springing action to provide peel resistance when applied to a flat surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
151 words
A peel-resistant pressure-sensitive hanger of flexible material having a pressure-sensitive coating arranged on one of its two faces substantially throughout a given area, said flexible material having slits therein to form a flap extending from the coated area, the flap having a portion bare on both faces and having a formation for cooperation with a mating member for hanging one by the other for hanging an object from a fixed support, the flap extending out from a point intermediate the height of the coated zone whereby if the flap is sprung from the plane of the remainder, a tie-down adhesive area will be left behind extending in that plane generally in the direction the flap extends from its root with a free end spaced in that direction from the root of the flap to be relatively unaffected by the springing action to provide peel resistance when applied to a flat surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
151 words
A peel-resistant pressure-sensitive hanger of flexible material having a pressure-sensitive coating arranged on one of its two faces substantially throughout a given area, said flexible material having slits therein to form a flap extending from the coated area, the flap having a portion bare on both faces and having a formation for cooperation with a mating member for hanging one by the other for hanging an object from a fixed support, the flap extending out from a point intermediate the height of the coated zone whereby if the flap is sprung from the plane of the remainder, a tie-down adhesive area will be left behind extending in that plane generally in the direction the flap extends from its root with a free end spaced in that direction from the root of the flap to be relatively unaffected by the springing action to provide peel resistance when applied to a flat surface.
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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) | 1978-05-19 | 1978-11-18 | 1979-05-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-19 | 1982-11-18 | 1983-05-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-19 | 1986-11-18 | 1987-05-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |