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Non-slip hanger and method of manufacture thereof

US5535927A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 3, 1994
Grant dateJul 16, 1996
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47G25/30
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An improved garment hanger is provided with a coating of resilient friction material on the upper surfaces of the garment support members to provide non-slip surfaces for garments such as coats, shirts, blouses and dresses and help prevent the garments from falling off the garment hanger and onto the floor. The application of resilient friction material applies equally to pant bars. The improved resilient friction material comprising a block copolymer having discreet block segments of styrene monomer units and rubber monomer units.

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