Garment Hanger

a technology for hanging racks and garments, applied in the field of hanging racks, can solve the problems of affecting the performance of existing hangers, so as to improve the performance and capacity of existing hangers, and improve the economics of manufacturing

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-05-17
CHATHAM COMM CORP
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Benefits of technology

The curvilinear frame and polymeric enhancements significantly reduce garment deformation and prevent staining, offering improved performance and value without increasing production costs, and can be easily integrated with existing hangers to enhance their functionality.

Problems solved by technology

For example, terminal ends of the arms of the metal hangers will create puckers or bumps in the shoulder / sleeve of a garment disposed on the hanger.
This problem is especially acute with the garment is damp or moist when disposed on the hanger.
Further, moist garments tend to enhance oxidation, or rust, of the metal hanger, thereby potentially staining the garment.

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[0029] Referring to FIG. 1, a traditional garment hanger 2 includes a frame 3 having a hook 4, a pair of depending garment engaging arms 6, and a transverse strut 8. Typically, the entire garment hanger 2 is formed of a single piece of wire or metal. The wire is often shaped to define the hook 2, the arms 6, and the strut 8, wherein one end of the wire forms a free end of the hook 2 and the remaining end of the wire is wrapped about the frame intermediate the hook and the junction of the arms 6.

[0030] Referring to FIG. 2, the present invention contemplates a curvilinear frame 60. The curvilinear frame 60 includes a hook 62, a pair of depending garment engaging arms 66, and an interconnecting strut 68. The frame 60 can be formed of any of a variety of materials, including but not limited to wire, plastic, or composites. However, it is believed that wire can provide a cost efficient material for forming the frame 60.

[0031] The garment engaging arms 66 are constructed to define the w...

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Abstract

A garment hanger having a frame, wherein a polymeric sheath defining a garment contacting surface is located over a portion of the frame. The polymeric sheath can be of a cellular structure. A further garment hanger includes an overchannel sized to increase the garment contacting surface, wherein the overchannel engages the frame. The frame can include a continuous convex surface extending from a hook to a transverse strut.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present application is a divisional of U.S. Ser. No. 10 / 775,454 filed Feb. 10, 2004, which is expressly incorporated by reference.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not applicable. REFERENCE TO A “SEQUENCE LISTING”[0003] Not applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] 1. Field of the Invention [0005] The present invention relates to garment hangers and, more particularly, to garment hangers having a low cost frame for reducing garment deformation, and a secondary garment contacting surface for engaging the frame, wherein the garment contacting surface is selected to reduce undesirable deformation of garments retained by the hanger. [0006] 2. Description of Related Art [0007] Plastic garment hangers are widely used for the purpose of shipping and displaying garments. Particularly, in the garment manufacturing industry, such a hanger is often an inexpensive ship-on type, whereby the garment is sh...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41D27/22A47G25/20A47G25/26A63B55/60
CPCA47G25/26A47G25/20A47G25/30
InventorMACHLICA, JOHN W.
OwnerCHATHAM COMM CORP