Parallel bar hanger with compression hinge
US4556158A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 1985 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47G25/487
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A one-piece molded plastic garment hanger has upper and lower bars connected at one end by a hinge. The hanger has a support hook generally centered between the ends of the hanger and integral with the lower bar. The hinge is designed with inner and outer spaced spring members separated by a gap with the inner spring member serving as the pivot and the outer one having a rigid web in its apex serving as a stiffener. The entire hinge in open position being inclined downwardly at an acute angle to the axis of the lower bar. When the hanger is closed and the bars generally parallel, the hinge is pivoted upwardly into substantial alignment with the lower bar axis.
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