Garment packaging for direct-to-garment personalization kiosk
US11524507B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41F17/005
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In some embodiments, a direct-to-garment personalization system for personalizing an article includes a direct-to-garment printer configured to print a graphic onto the article; a hanger for supporting the article; a storage area containing the article supported on the hanger; and a transfer system configured to remove the article from the hanger in the storage area and move the article to the direct-to-garment printer. The hanger includes a first arm coupled to a second arm, wherein the arms are collapsible to a smaller size in response to a pull force; and a hook coupled to at least one of the first and second arms.
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