Garment hanger
US5664710A · kind A · utility
25Cited by
7References
23Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47G25/443
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An adjustable garment hanger (688) is disclosed having extension members (664, 666) which move laterally from a medial portion (650). The extension members move as a result of engagement between a pair of tongues (668, 670) and medially disposed pinions (658, 660). Disclosed embodiments include manual adjustment knobs (380) and bidirectional electric motors (402) coupled to the pinion. Embodiments also include apparatus for indicating hanger size obtained by movement of the extension members.
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