Stick form size indicators and method of assembly to garment hangers
US5524801A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47G25/1435
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A combination garment hanger, garment size indicating system and method of installing the garment size indicating system is provided in the form of a garment hanger equipped with a tab-holding section that accommodates a size-indicating tab. The size-indicating tab is provided in stick or coil form for easy installation. Once the size-indicating tab is inserted into the tab-holding section, it is substantially unremovable without the use of a pronged or otherwise sharp tab-removing tool. Any removal of the tab from the tab-holding section will substantially damage the tab and render it useless. The tab and method of installing the tabs is ergonomically designed to reduce the likelihood of carpal tunnel syndrome in assembly-line workers charged with the task of installing the tabs on the garment hangers.
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