US4026508A
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Hanger bracket
Assignee: Western Atlas Inc
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Filing: 1976-06-21
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Granted: 1977-05-31
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Expires: 1996-06-21
Abstract
Abstract A hanger bracket adapted to secure wire merchandise hangers to perforated board is disclosed. The bracket has a plurality of communicating vertical and horizontal channels which enable it to accommodate hangers of various diameters.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert D. Ziegler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 18:23
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/08; A47F5/0807; A47F5/0815; A47F5/0823; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/912
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
In a bracket for attaching a hanger member of the type including a vertical leg portion and a horizontal arm portion to a perforated board display stand, the improvement wherein said bracket includes first hanger receiving recess means for engaging a vertical hanger leg portion, said first recess means including a plurality of vertically adjacent channels, the width of each succeeding lower channel being less than the width of the channel above it; and second hanger receiving recess means communicating with said first recess means for engaging a horizontal hanger arm portion, said second recess means including a plurality of vertically adjacent channels, the width of each succeeding lower channel being less than the width of the channel above it.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
In a bracket for attaching a hanger member of the type including a vertical leg portion and a horizontal arm portion to a perforated board display stand, the improvement wherein said bracket includes first hanger receiving recess means for engaging a vertical hanger leg portion, said first recess means including a plurality of vertically adjacent channels, the width of each succeeding lower channel being less than the width of the channel above it; and second hanger receiving recess means communicating with said first recess means for engaging a horizontal hanger arm portion, said second recess means including a plurality of vertically adjacent channels, the width of each succeeding lower channel being less than the width of the channel above it.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said channels of said first recess means are generally cylindrical having the cylinder axis vertically oriented.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said channels of said second recess means perpendicularly intersect said first recess means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
A bracket adapted to connect merchandise hangers to perforated board, said hangers including a vertical leg portion and a horizontal leg portion, wherein said bracket includes a plurality of vertical leg receiving channels, said channels being in vertical step-wise communication, and a plurality of horizontal leg support channels, said channels being in vertical step-wise communication.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
A bracket adapted to connect merchandise hangers to perforated board, said hangers including a vertical leg portion and a horizontal leg portion, wherein said bracket includes a plurality of vertical leg receiving channels, said channels being in vertical step-wise communication, and a plurality of horizontal leg support channels, said channels being in vertical step-wise communication.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
65 words
A bracket adapted for use with perforated board display fixtures, said bracket having vertical recess means including a plurality of vertically adjacent channels, the uppermost of said channels having the largest cross-sectional area and each succeeding lower channel having a lesser cross-sectional area; and horizontal recess means including a plurality of horizontally oriented, vertically adjacent channels which intersect at least one of said vertical channels.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
65 words
A bracket adapted for use with perforated board display fixtures, said bracket having vertical recess means including a plurality of vertically adjacent channels, the uppermost of said channels having the largest cross-sectional area and each succeeding lower channel having a lesser cross-sectional area; and horizontal recess means including a plurality of horizontally oriented, vertically adjacent channels which intersect at least one of said vertical channels.
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) | 1980-05-30 | 1980-11-29 | 1981-05-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-30 | 1984-11-29 | 1985-05-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-30 | 1988-11-29 | 1989-05-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |