US4006547A
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Garment hanger with indicia means
Assignee: WARBERN PACKAGING IND Inc
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Filing: 1975-10-02
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Granted: 1977-02-08
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Expires: 1995-10-02
Abstract
Abstract A garment hanger of the type having a garment carrying body and a hook with the body provided for carrying indicia means on selected portions thereof to disclose information about or relating to the garment to prospective purchasers. The indicia means are removable and changeable, as desired.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard Samuels
- 👤 Robert Phillips
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:18
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G25/00; A47G25/14; A47G25/1407
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
In combination, a garment hanger of the raised neck type and indicia means, said hanger and said indicia means including cooperating means for removably connecting said indicia means to said hanger at said raised neck, said indicia means including a substantially planar surface for receiving information supplied thereto and said cooperating means including a plug-in member of preselected shape formed integrally as part of said indicia means and a slot of a configuration mating with said plug-in member formed integrally with said hanger, said plug-in member being removably mounted in said slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
In combination, a garment hanger of the raised neck type and indicia means, said hanger and said indicia means including cooperating means for removably connecting said indicia means to said hanger at said raised neck, said indicia means including a substantially planar surface for receiving information supplied thereto and said cooperating means including a plug-in member of preselected shape formed integrally as part of said indicia means and a slot of a configuration mating with said plug-in member formed integrally with said hanger, said plug-in member being removably mounted in said slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1, wherein both said slot and said plug are cross-shaped in cross-section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein said raised neck has a sloping lateral surface when said hanger is in normal hanging position and said slot is located in said lateral surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination as claimed in claim 3 wherein said slot is T-shaped and said plug-in member mates therewith.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination as claimed in claim 4 wherein said slot extends through the top surface of said raised neck whereby said plug-in member may be slidably inserted in and removed from said slot.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
65 words
The combination as claimed in claim 3 wherein said planar surface is of pre-determined thickness and said slot includes a recess in said sloping lateral surface, the depth of said recess being at least as great as said pre-determined thickness whereby said planar surface of said indicia means lies substantially flush with said sloping lateral surface when said indicia means is connected to said hanger.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
71 words
In combination, a garment hanger of the raised neck type having a substantially horizontal surface and a sloping lateral surface when said hanger is in normal hanging position, first indicia means including cooperating means for removably connecting said indicia means to said hanger at said substantially horizontal surface and second indicia means including second cooperating means for removably connecting said second indicia means to said hanger along said sloping lateral surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
71 words
In combination, a garment hanger of the raised neck type having a substantially horizontal surface and a sloping lateral surface when said hanger is in normal hanging position, first indicia means including cooperating means for removably connecting said indicia means to said hanger at said substantially horizontal surface and second indicia means including second cooperating means for removably connecting said second indicia means to said hanger along said sloping lateral surface.
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) | 1980-02-08 | 1980-08-09 | 1981-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-08 | 1984-08-09 | 1985-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-08 | 1988-08-09 | 1989-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |