EP1003408A4 - High rack density ship-on hanger with anti-dislodgement means - Google Patents

High rack density ship-on hanger with anti-dislodgement means

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Publication number
EP1003408A4
EP1003408A4 EP99928466A EP99928466A EP1003408A4 EP 1003408 A4 EP1003408 A4 EP 1003408A4 EP 99928466 A EP99928466 A EP 99928466A EP 99928466 A EP99928466 A EP 99928466A EP 1003408 A4 EP1003408 A4 EP 1003408A4
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Prior art keywords
hanger
garment
ship
high rack
dislodgement
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EP99928466A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
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EP1003408A1 (en
EP1003408B1 (en
Inventor
John H Batts
Donald F Morgan
Russell O Blanchard
Steven J Brammer
Robert A Bredeweg
Michael G Kamps
John D Sykes
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Batts Inc
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Batts Inc
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Priority claimed from US09/098,224 external-priority patent/US6105836A/en
Priority claimed from US09/128,131 external-priority patent/US6019261A/en
Priority claimed from US09/152,419 external-priority patent/US6050461A/en
Application filed by Batts Inc filed Critical Batts Inc
Publication of EP1003408A1 publication Critical patent/EP1003408A1/en
Publication of EP1003408A4 publication Critical patent/EP1003408A4/en
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Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G25/00—Household implements used in connection with wearing apparel; Dress, hat or umbrella holders
    • A47G25/14—Clothing hangers, e.g. suit hangers
    • A47G25/48—Hangers with clamps or the like, e.g. for trousers or skirts
    • A47G25/483—Hangers with clamps or the like, e.g. for trousers or skirts with pivoting clamps or clips having axis of rotation parallel with the hanger arms
    • A47G25/485—Hangers with clamps or the like, e.g. for trousers or skirts with pivoting clamps or clips having axis of rotation parallel with the hanger arms with a plurality of clips integral with, or supported by, the trouser-supporting bar
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G25/00—Household implements used in connection with wearing apparel; Dress, hat or umbrella holders
    • A47G25/14—Clothing hangers, e.g. suit hangers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G25/00—Household implements used in connection with wearing apparel; Dress, hat or umbrella holders
    • A47G25/14—Clothing hangers, e.g. suit hangers
    • A47G25/1442—Handling hangers, e.g. stacking, dispensing
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G25/00—Household implements used in connection with wearing apparel; Dress, hat or umbrella holders
    • A47G25/14—Clothing hangers, e.g. suit hangers
    • A47G25/48—Hangers with clamps or the like, e.g. for trousers or skirts
    • A47G25/483—Hangers with clamps or the like, e.g. for trousers or skirts with pivoting clamps or clips having axis of rotation parallel with the hanger arms
    • A47G2025/484—Hangers for trousers or skirts with clamps comprising protection means against inadvertent opening

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  • Holders For Apparel And Elements Relating To Apparel (AREA)
  • Packaging Of Machine Parts And Wound Products (AREA)
  • Polyoxymethylene Polymers And Polymers With Carbon-To-Carbon Bonds (AREA)
  • Outer Garments And Coats (AREA)
  • Details Of Garments (AREA)
  • Packaging Of Annular Or Rod-Shaped Articles, Wearing Apparel, Cassettes, Or The Like (AREA)

Abstract

A ship-on garment hanger (10) having ramp means (39, 40) on the hanger body to prevent dislodgement of a garment from the hanger by outwardly directly dislodging forces and end shields (50) on the outside edges of the clamps to prevent dislodgement of a garment from the garment hanger by inwardly directed dislodging forces, the hanger being nestable with similar hangers to maximize shipping space.
EP99928466A 1998-06-16 1999-06-15 High rack density ship-on hanger with anti-dislodgement means Expired - Lifetime EP1003408B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (7)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US98224 1993-07-27
US09/098,224 US6105836A (en) 1998-06-16 1998-06-16 High rack density ship on hanger with anti-dislodgement means
US128131 1998-08-03
US09/128,131 US6019261A (en) 1998-08-03 1998-08-03 High rack density ship on hanger with offset clamp assemblies
US09/152,419 US6050461A (en) 1998-09-14 1998-09-14 High rack density ship on hanger with anti-dislodgement means
US152419 1998-09-14
PCT/US1999/012802 WO1999065371A1 (en) 1998-06-16 1999-06-15 High rack density ship-on hanger with anti-dislodgement means

Publications (3)

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EP1003408A1 EP1003408A1 (en) 2000-05-31
EP1003408A4 true EP1003408A4 (en) 2003-01-08
EP1003408B1 EP1003408B1 (en) 2006-03-22

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EP99928466A Expired - Lifetime EP1003408B1 (en) 1998-06-16 1999-06-15 High rack density ship-on hanger with anti-dislodgement means

Country Status (9)

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EP (1) EP1003408B1 (en)
KR (1) KR100748998B1 (en)
AT (1) ATE320740T1 (en)
AU (1) AU4552899A (en)
DE (1) DE69930514T2 (en)
ES (1) ES2259236T3 (en)
MX (1) MXPA00001623A (en)
PT (1) PT1003408E (en)
WO (1) WO1999065371A1 (en)

Families Citing this family (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP1494556B1 (en) * 2002-02-15 2015-04-22 Stanley F. Gouldson Improved pinch grip hangers
GB2405399B (en) * 2002-02-15 2005-08-31 Stanley Frederick Gouldson Automatic loading apparatus for nestable pinch-grip hangers

Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB641030A (en) * 1947-02-19 1950-08-02 Robert Baumann Improvements in or relating to trouser-holder
US4395779A (en) * 1979-12-26 1983-07-26 Kabushiki Kaisha Koden Seisakusho Jamming wave rejecting device
US4658996A (en) * 1985-09-11 1987-04-21 Warmath John G Pinch clip garment hanger

Family Cites Families (3)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3946915A (en) * 1974-12-05 1976-03-30 A & E Plastik Pak Co., Inc. Garment hanger with clamp guard
US5082153A (en) * 1987-12-03 1992-01-21 Batts, Inc. Garment clamping hanger
US5400932A (en) * 1990-06-01 1995-03-28 Spotless Plastics Pty. Ltd. Clip for garment hanger

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB641030A (en) * 1947-02-19 1950-08-02 Robert Baumann Improvements in or relating to trouser-holder
US4395779A (en) * 1979-12-26 1983-07-26 Kabushiki Kaisha Koden Seisakusho Jamming wave rejecting device
US4658996A (en) * 1985-09-11 1987-04-21 Warmath John G Pinch clip garment hanger

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ES2259236T3 (en) 2006-09-16
PT1003408E (en) 2006-07-31
KR100748998B1 (en) 2007-08-13
AU4552899A (en) 2000-01-05
KR20010022978A (en) 2001-03-26
EP1003408A1 (en) 2000-05-31
WO1999065371A9 (en) 2000-07-20
WO1999065371A1 (en) 1999-12-23
DE69930514D1 (en) 2006-05-11
EP1003408B1 (en) 2006-03-22
DE69930514T2 (en) 2006-10-05
ATE320740T1 (en) 2006-04-15
MXPA00001623A (en) 2002-06-04

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