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Garment hanger

US8523026B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 14, 2011
Grant dateSep 3, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47G25/4023
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus and methods for hanging a garment are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a first arm with a first end portion and a second end portion and a second arm with a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion of the first arm includes a hook configured to be disposed over a closet rod. The second arm is rotatably coupled to the first arm between a first expanded configuration and a second collapsed configuration. The first end portion of the second arm is configured to selectively engage the closet rod and hold the hanger in the expanded configuration. The second portion of the first arm and the second portion of the second arm are collectively configured to hang a garment.

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