US4101059A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Tally
Assignee: Batts Inc
•
Filing: 1977-05-25
•
Granted: 1978-07-18
•
Expires: 1997-05-25
Abstract
Abstract A tally having suitable information imprinted thereon is formed from flexible, sheet material and defines a locking detent notch opening through a transverse edge thereof. Extending outwardly from the transverse edge opposite the locking detent notch is an indexing or stop tab. A hanger includes a tally attaching means having a recess defined by opposed walls or flanges having grooves formed therein. One of the grooves includes an inwardly directed detent adapted to snap fit into the notch of the tally. The other groove is of stepped configuration in cross section and includes a stop against which the tab abuts when the tally is inserted between the grooves.
Inventors
- 👤 John H. Batts
- 👤 Judd F. Garrison
- 👤 Douglas F. Wolff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:31
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G25/00; A47G25/14; A47G25/1407; A47G25/1414; A47G25/1435
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A device for displaying information on a garment hanger, comprising: a flexible sheet member tally, said sheet member tally defining a locking detent notch intermediate the lateral edges thereof along a transverse edge, said sheet member tally also including a stop tab extending outwardly from the other transverse edge; and a tally attaching means disposed on said hanger in plain view when a garment is suspended from said hanger for attaching said tally to said hanger, said attaching means including: a first means defining a first groove and including a detent extending into said groove intermediate the ends thereof; and a second means defining a second groove, said second groove positioned spaced from said first groove and including a stop, said tally being insertable into said grooves and dimensioned so that when said tab abuts said stop said detent is disposed within said notch.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
144 words
A device for displaying information on a garment hanger, comprising: a flexible sheet member tally, said sheet member tally defining a locking detent notch intermediate the lateral edges thereof along a transverse edge, said sheet member tally also including a stop tab extending outwardly from the other transverse edge; and a tally attaching means disposed on said hanger in plain view when a garment is suspended from said hanger for attaching said tally to said hanger, said attaching means including: a first means defining a first groove and including a detent extending into said groove intermediate the ends thereof; and a second means defining a second groove, said second groove positioned spaced from said first groove and including a stop, said tally being insertable into said grooves and dimensioned so that when said tab abuts said stop said detent is disposed within said notch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said notch is generally V-shaped, the mouth of said notch opening through said edge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device as defined in claim 2 wherein said detent is generally V-shaped in cross section, the apex of said detent extending towards said second groove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device as defined by claim 1 wherein said first and second grooves are opposed and open towards each other in the same plane.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device as defined in claim 3 wherein said first and second grooves are opposed and open towards each other in the same plane.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device as defined by claim 1 wherein said first means comprises: a flange extending generally perpendicular outwardly from a surface of said hanger a distance at least sufficient to define said groove.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device as defined by claim 6 wherein said second means comprises: another flange extending generally perpendicular outwardly from said surface of said hanger, said another flange being spaced from and extending parallel to said flange.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device as defined by claim 5 wherein said first means comprises: a flange extending generally perpendicular outwardly from a surface of said hanger a distance at least sufficient to define said groove.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device as defined by claim 8 wherein said second means comprises: another flange extending generally perpendicular outwardly from said surface of said hanger, said another flange being spaced from and extending parallel to said flange.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
A tally comprising: a flexible sheet member having transverse and lateral edges, said sheet member defining a locking detent notch opening through one of said edges, the edge opposite said notched edge being stepped and thereby defining a stop tab.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
A tally comprising: a flexible sheet member having transverse and lateral edges, said sheet member defining a locking detent notch opening through one of said edges, the edge opposite said notched edge being stepped and thereby defining a stop tab.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
A tally as defined by claim 10 wherein said notch and said stop tab are at the transverse edges of said tally and the lengths of said lateral edges are greater than the lengths of said transverse edges.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
A tally as defined by claim 11 wherein said notch is V-shaped and said stop is rectangular and includes an edge partially in common with one of said lateral edges.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
A tally as defined by claim 12 wherein the ends of the lateral edge opposite said tab are beveled.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
33 words
A tally as defined by claim 13 wherein the lateral edge of said tab opposite said common edge and the apex of said notch lie on the longitudinal center line of said tally.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
120 words
A garment hanger adapted for receipt of a tally, the tally being generally rectangular in shape formed from sheet material and having a detent notch opening through one edge, said hanger comprising: a body member having a generally flat surface readily viewable when a garment is suspended from said hanger; said body member defining a recess open along at least one side and including opposed, closed sides, the portion of said body member along said opposed closed sides defining a pair of opposed, inwardly facing grooves, the spacing between said grooves being such that said one edge and said second edge are slidable therein, one of said grooves having disposed therein a detent dimensioned to snap into said detent notch.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
120 words
A garment hanger adapted for receipt of a tally, the tally being generally rectangular in shape formed from sheet material and having a detent notch opening through one edge, said hanger comprising: a body member having a generally flat surface readily viewable when a garment is suspended from said hanger; said body member defining a recess open along at least one side and including opposed, closed sides, the portion of said body member along said opposed closed sides defining a pair of opposed, inwardly facing grooves, the spacing between said grooves being such that said one edge and said second edge are slidable therein, one of said grooves having disposed therein a detent dimensioned to snap into said detent notch.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
55 words
A garment hanger as defined by claim 15 wherein the tally further includes a tab extending outwardly from a second edge opposite said one edge and wherein the other of said grooves is stepped in vertical section to thereby define a stop against which said tab abuts when said tally is inserted between said grooves.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
26 words
A garment hanger as defined by claim 16 wherein said detent is V-shaped in cross section, the apex of said detent extending toward said other groove.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
16 words
A garment hanger as defined by claim 17 wherein said grooves are in the same plane.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
96 words
In combination, a garment hanger and a detachable tally, said garment hanger having a tally receiving channel-like track defined by a pair of spaced, parallel grooves, a locking detent in one of said grooves and an offset stop shoulder in the other of said grooves, said stop shoulder and detent extending toward each other; a tally of semi-rigid, resilient sheet material of a thickness to be slidably received in said grooves, said tally having an offset stop in one edge seated against said stop shoulder and a notch in an edge thereof for receiving said detent.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
96 words
In combination, a garment hanger and a detachable tally, said garment hanger having a tally receiving channel-like track defined by a pair of spaced, parallel grooves, a locking detent in one of said grooves and an offset stop shoulder in the other of said grooves, said stop shoulder and detent extending toward each other; a tally of semi-rigid, resilient sheet material of a thickness to be slidably received in said grooves, said tally having an offset stop in one edge seated against said stop shoulder and a notch in an edge thereof for receiving said detent.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
64 words
In combination, a garment hanger and a detachable tally, said garment hanger having a tally receiving channel-like track defined by a pair of spaced parallel grooves, a locking detent in one of said grooves; a tally of semi-rigid, resilient sheet material of a thickness to be slidably received in said grooves, said tally having a notch in the opposite edge for receiving said detent.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
64 words
In combination, a garment hanger and a detachable tally, said garment hanger having a tally receiving channel-like track defined by a pair of spaced parallel grooves, a locking detent in one of said grooves; a tally of semi-rigid, resilient sheet material of a thickness to be slidably received in said grooves, said tally having a notch in the opposite edge for receiving said detent.
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) | 1981-07-17 | 1982-01-16 | 1982-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-17 | 1986-01-16 | 1986-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-17 | 1990-01-16 | 1990-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |