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Lightweight sustainable hanger

a sustainable, hanger technology, applied in the direction of clothing holders, garments, apparel, etc., can solve the problems of not being environmentally friendly, and achieve the effect of reducing plastic us

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-03-10
POLYOAK PACKAGING
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[0007]It is an object of the present invention to provide a lightweight and durable hanger that reduces plastic use.

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While plastic hangers tend to be inexpensive and relatively durable, they are also not environmentally friendly since they use petroleum-based plastic.

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[0021]FIG. 1 illustrates a hanger 10 in accordance with a first embodiment of the present application. The hanger 10 preferably includes a body 12 with a hook 14 extending upward from a top of the body. The hook 14 is preferably rotatably attached to the body 12 and is generally used to suspend the hanger 10 from a hanging bar, or clothes rack.

[0022]More specifically, the body 12 includes a main body 12a, which has an elongated shape between a first end and a second end. A top portion, or top element, 12b extends upward from a top edge of the main body 12a in a center thereof. The hook 14 preferably extends upward from the top portion 12b. In order to both reduce weight and to minimize the amount of plastic used in the hanger 10 the top portion 12b is preferably connected to the main body 12a at only two points. An air gap is left between the main body 12a and the top portion 12b in between these two points. Thus, the total weight of the hanger 15 is reduced along with the amount of...

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Abstract

A lightweight and sustainable hanger provides for minimum weight and material usage.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application claims benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 234,594 filed Aug. 17, 2009 entitled LIGHTWEIGHT SUSTAINABLE HANGER, the entire content of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Filed of the Disclosure[0003]The present disclosure relates to a lightweight but strong hanger that reduces plastic use. The hanger is preferably approximately 20% lighter than similar competing hangers.[0004]2. Related Art[0005]Plastic hangers are a common sight in many retail settings since they to provide a durable and inexpensive way to display clothing in an attractive manner. While plastic hangers tend to be inexpensive and relatively durable, they are also not environmentally friendly since they use petroleum-based plastic.[0006]Accordingly, it would be beneficial to provide a durable hanger that is more environmentally friendly.SUMMARY[0007]It is an object of the present...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41D27/22
CPCA47G25/485A47G25/1428A47G25/50
Inventor LOUW, HENRY JOHN
Owner POLYOAK PACKAGING
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