EP1481621B1 - Clothing and laundry hanger - Google Patents

Clothing and laundry hanger Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP1481621B1
EP1481621B1 EP04012505A EP04012505A EP1481621B1 EP 1481621 B1 EP1481621 B1 EP 1481621B1 EP 04012505 A EP04012505 A EP 04012505A EP 04012505 A EP04012505 A EP 04012505A EP 1481621 B1 EP1481621 B1 EP 1481621B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
clothes
hanger
laundry
clamping
arms
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Lifetime
Application number
EP04012505A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP1481621A1 (en
Inventor
Petter Skantze
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
GHA Brands Ltd
Original Assignee
GHA Brands Ltd
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by GHA Brands Ltd filed Critical GHA Brands Ltd
Publication of EP1481621A1 publication Critical patent/EP1481621A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP1481621B1 publication Critical patent/EP1481621B1/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

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
    • 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
    • A47G25/44—Slidable hangers ; Adjustable hangers
    • A47G25/441—Slidable hangers ; Adjustable hangers having adjustable width
    • A47G25/442—Slidable hangers ; Adjustable hangers having adjustable width to support shouldered garments

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a clothes and laundry hanger with a hanger body and emanating from the hanger body bracket arms, wherein at the ends of the hanger arms in each case a holding element for releasably securing garment and laundry is formed and the holding element of two clamping elements with corresponding, mutually aligned clamping surfaces consists.
  • the clamping elements usually consist of two rigidly arranged clamping elements.
  • the clamping surfaces of the known clamping elements on projections or teeth that protrude into a gap into which the garment and laundry is inserted.
  • a disadvantage of this type of clothes and laundry ironing is that due to the rigid design of the clamping elements may cause damage to the attached to the clothes and laundry hanger garments, in particular by the projections and teeth formed there.
  • clothes and laundry hanger are known which have sliding on the clothes hanger arms holding clips.
  • clothes and laundry hanger are consuming to produce and therefore relatively expensive.
  • a clothes book according to the preamble of claim 1 is for example from the document US 2002/0158091 A1 known.
  • An inventive clothes and laundry hanger has at the ends of its hanger arms in each case a holding element for the detachable attachment of clothes and laundry items, wherein the holding element of a first and a second clamping element with corresponding to each other aligned clamping surfaces and the first clamping element is formed as an integrated part of the bail arm.
  • the second clamping element is movably mounted on the bail arm via a pivotal connection, such that the clamping surfaces lie on one another in a first state without clothing and laundry items fastened in the holding element and in a second state with clothes and laundry pieces fastened in the holding element a downwardly directed gap form for receiving the clothes and laundry items, wherein within the holding element, a spring element for exercising a Pressure is arranged on the second clamping element in the second state.
  • the spring element is V-shaped.
  • the rotary joint is formed from two formed on the first clamping element or on the Bügelarm, opposite projections, wherein the projections engage in corresponding openings on the second clamping element.
  • the projections are arranged on bulges of the bail arm or on the clamping elements, wherein in the latter embodiment, the openings are formed on the first clamping element or on the bail arm.
  • the first clamping element extends at an angle between 90 ° and 130 ° away from the bail arm down.
  • the second clamping element consists of a grip area with a gripping surface and a holding area, wherein the grip area and the holding area form an angle between 90 ° and 130 ° in relation to each other.
  • a connection region between the holding region and the grip region of the second clamping element rounded.
  • the downwardly directed gap for receiving the clothes and laundry items down V-shaped is formed extended. As a result, a simple insertion of clothing and laundry is possible.
  • the clamping surfaces holding pads and / or teeth and / or adhesive surfaces and / or are formed roughened. This ensures a secure hold of the attached clothing and laundry items.
  • the clothes hanger body, the clothes hanger arms and the first and the second holding element on a U-shaped cross-section. This increases the stability of the clothes and laundry hanger and minimizes the risk of damage or breakage of the clothes and laundry hanger according to the invention, for example during transport.
  • the clothes hanger arms are formed as separate elements and guided within the hanger body.
  • the clothes hanger arms may each have lateral notches, wherein the notches in at least one, arranged within the hanger body projection can be latched.
  • the hanger arms in each case at least a first movement stop in the region of the clamping elements for limiting the movement of the clothes hanger arm in the direction of the hanger body and at least a second movement stop for limiting the movement of the clothes hanger arm away from the hanger body. The second stop movement comes to lie on a arranged in the bracket body strap.
  • Such a configuration of the clothes and laundry hanger according to the invention it is possible that the clothes and laundry hanger can be used for different sizes of clothing and laundry.
  • the corresponding locking devices and movement stops ensure on the one hand that the clothes and laundry hanger retains the predefined and desired size and on the other hand, that the relative to the hanger body movable clothes hanger arms can not slide out of this.
  • the clamping surfaces of the clamping elements are aligned perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the hanger body and the clothes hanger arms. Such an arrangement of the clamping surfaces makes it possible to make the clothes and laundry hanger overall flat. This makes it possible to accommodate a relatively large number of hangers in a transport unit.
  • FIG. 1 shows a side view of a clothes and laundry hanger 10, consisting of a hanger body 12 and outgoing from the hanger body 12 bracket arms 14, 16. At the respective ends of the hanger arms 14, 16 is in each case a holding element 18 for releasably securing clothes and laundry is trained.
  • the holding elements 18 each consist of two clamping elements 20, 22 with corresponding, mutually aligned clamping surfaces 24, 26th
  • the first clamping element 20 is formed as an integrated part of the bail arm 14, 16.
  • the second clamping element 22 is movably attached via a rotary joint 28 on the respective bail arm 14, 16.
  • the attachment takes place in such a way that the clamping surfaces 24, 26 in a first state without clothes and laundry pieces fastened in the holding element 18 and in a second state (see Figure 3, right holding element 18) with clothes and clothes fastened in the holding element 18 Laundry items form a downwardly directed gap 30 for receiving the clothes and laundry items.
  • the rotary joint 28 is formed in the embodiment of two on the first clamping element 20 and the Bügelarm 14, 16 formed opposite projections, wherein the projections engage in corresponding openings on the second clamping element 22.
  • the projections are arranged on bulges 38 (see FIG. 3) of the respective hoop arms 14, 16.
  • the first clamping element 20 extends at an angle between 90 ° and 130 ° away from the respective bail arm 14, 16.
  • the second clamping element 22 consists of a gripping region 40 with a gripping surface 42 and a holding region 46.
  • the gripping region 40 and the holding region 46 likewise form an angle between 90 ° and 130 ° in relation to one another.
  • the connecting portion 44 between the holding portion 46 and the handle portion 40 is formed rounded.
  • the clamping surfaces 24, 26 of the clamping elements 20, 22 have in the embodiment of retaining pads 48 for improved maintenance of the garments and laundry attached thereto. But it is also possible that instead of the holding pad 48 teeth or adhesive surfaces are arranged or that the clamping surfaces 24, 26 are formed roughened.
  • the clothes hanger arms 14, 16 are formed according to the embodiment as separate elements and within the hanger body 12, which also centrally has a receptacle 36 for a suspension hook 34, are guided.
  • the clothes hanger body 12 movably formed clothes hanger arms 14, 16 also each have lateral notches 50, wherein the notches 50 in at least one, arranged within the hanger body 12 projection can be latched.
  • the spacing of the notches 50 relative to each other can be regular or irregular.
  • clamping surfaces 24, 26 of the clamping elements 20, 22 are aligned perpendicular to the longitudinal extension of the clothes hanger body 12 and the clothes hanger arms 14, 16.
  • FIG. 2 shows a plan view of the clothes and laundry hanger according to FIG. 1. It can be seen that the clothes hanger arms 14, 16 are formed as separate elements that are movably guided inside the hanger body 12. At the ends of the clothes hanger arms 14, 16, the holding elements 18 are formed.
  • FIG. 3 shows a schematic, partial sectional view of the clothes and laundry hanger 10 according to FIG. 1. It can be seen that within the holding elements 18 there is in each case a spring element 32 for exerting a pressure on the second clamping element 22, not formed as an integrated part of the hanger arms 14, 16 is arranged in the second state.
  • the spring element 32 is V-shaped. Furthermore, it can be seen that the gap 30 widens downwards in a V-shape.
  • the clothes hanger body 12, the clothes hanger arms 14, 16 and the first and second holding element 20, 22 each have a U-shaped cross section. Reinforcing ribs 52 are formed inside the clothes hanger arms 14, 16.
  • the hanger arms 14, 16 also each have a first movement stop 54 in the region of the clamping elements 20, 22 for limiting the movement of the clothes hanger arm 14, 16 in the direction of the hanger body 12 (see FIG. 1).
  • the hanger arms 14, 16 have a further, second movement stop 56 for limiting the movement of the respective clothes hanger arm 14, 16 away from the hanger body 12, wherein the second movement stop 56 comes to lie on a lug 58 arranged in the hanger body 12.
  • the mode of operation of the second movement stop 56 also becomes clear from FIG. 4.
  • the hanger body 12, the clothes hanger arms 14, 16 and the support members 18 are usually formed of plastic. However, other materials, such as wood, metal or the like are also conceivable.
  • the spring element 32 is usually made of metal or a metal alloy. However, it is also possible to produce the spring element made of plastic.

Landscapes

  • Holders For Apparel And Elements Relating To Apparel (AREA)
  • Treatments For Attaching Organic Compounds To Fibrous Goods (AREA)
  • Supports Or Holders For Household Use (AREA)

Abstract

The device (10) has a central part (12) with a hook (34) attached to its upper area (36) and two arms (14, 16) telescopically guided in the horizontal extensions of the central part (12). The arms (14, 16) are provided with a row of grooves (50) to be engaged with matching projections located at the inner surfaces of the extensions. A single clamping element (22) is swivel mounted (28) to each of the outer ends of the arms (14, 16), using the downwards pointing ends (20) as the complimentary parts.

Description

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Kleider- und Wäschebügel mit einem Bügelkörper und von dem Bügelkörper ausgehenden Bügelarmen, wobei an den Enden der Bügelarme jeweils ein Halteelement zur lösbaren Befestigung von Kleider- und Wäschestücken ausgebildet ist und das Halteelement aus zwei Klemmelementen mit entsprechenden, zueinander ausgerichteten Klemmflächen besteht.The present invention relates to a clothes and laundry hanger with a hanger body and emanating from the hanger body bracket arms, wherein at the ends of the hanger arms in each case a holding element for releasably securing garment and laundry is formed and the holding element of two clamping elements with corresponding, mutually aligned clamping surfaces consists.

Derartige Kleider- und Wäschebügel sind bekannt. Dabei bestehen die Klemmelemente üblicherweise aus zwei starr zueinander angeordneten Klemmelementen. Zum Befestigen von Kleidungs- und Wäschestücken weisen die Klemmflächen der bekannten Klemmelemente Vorsprünge oder Zähne auf, die in einen Spalt ragen, in den das Kleidungs- und Wäschestück eingeschoben wird. Nachteilig an dieser Art von Kleider- und Wäschebügeln ist jedoch, dass aufgrund der starren Ausbildung der Klemmelemente es zu einer Beschädigung der an dem Kleider- und Wäschebügel befestigten Wäschestücke kommen kann, insbesondere durch die dort ausgebildeten Vorsprünge und Zähne.Such clothes and laundry hanger are known. The clamping elements usually consist of two rigidly arranged clamping elements. For attaching clothes and laundry items, the clamping surfaces of the known clamping elements on projections or teeth that protrude into a gap into which the garment and laundry is inserted. A disadvantage of this type of clothes and laundry ironing, however, is that due to the rigid design of the clamping elements may cause damage to the attached to the clothes and laundry hanger garments, in particular by the projections and teeth formed there.

Des Weiteren sind Kleider- und Wäschebügel bekannt, die an den Kleiderbügelarmen verschiebbare Halteclips aufweisen. Derartige Kleider- und Wäschebügel sind jedoch aufwändig herzustellen und daher relativ teuer.Furthermore, clothes and laundry hanger are known which have sliding on the clothes hanger arms holding clips. However, such clothes and laundry hanger are consuming to produce and therefore relatively expensive.

Zudem besteht die Gefahr, dass beim Transport entsprechender Kleider- und Wäschebügel mit daran befestigten Kleidungs- und Wäschestücken es zu einer Beschädigung der Halteclips kommt und somit kein sicheres Halten der Kleidungs- und Wäschestücke gewährleistet ist. Zudem ist diese vorbekannte Konstruktion eines Kleider- und Wäschebügels äußerst sperrig und benötigt aufgrund der Ausgestaltung der Haltsclips sehr viel Platz. Dadurch kann nur eine begrenzte Anzahl von derartigen Kleider- und Wäschebügeln in einer Transporteinheit untergebracht werden.In addition, there is a risk that the transport of appropriate clothes and laundry hanger with attached clothes and laundry pieces it comes to damage the retaining clips and thus no secure holding the clothes and laundry is guaranteed. In addition, this prior art construction of a clothes and clothes hanger is extremely bulky and requires due to the design of the clips very much space. As a result, only a limited number of such clothes and laundry hanger can be accommodated in a transport unit.

Ein Kleiderbuegel entsprechend dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 ist zum Beispiel aus der Druckschrift US 2002/0158091 A1 bekannt.A clothes book according to the preamble of claim 1 is for example from the document US 2002/0158091 A1 known.

Es ist daher Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, einen gattungsgemäßen Kleider- und Wäschebügel bereitzustellen, der ein sicheres Halten und einen sicheren Transport eines daran befestigten Kleidungs- oder Wäschestücks gewährleistet.It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a generic clothes and laundry hanger, which ensures a secure hold and secure transport of an attached garment or laundry.

Gelöst wird diese Aufgabe durch einen Kleider- und Wäschebügel mit den Merkmalen des Anspruches 1.This object is achieved by a clothes and laundry hanger with the features of claim 1.

Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen des erfindungsgemäßen Kleider- und Wäschebügels sind in den Unteransprüchen beschrieben.Advantageous embodiments of the clothes and laundry hanger according to the invention are described in the subclaims.

Ein erfindungsgemäßer Kleider- und Wäschebügel weist an den Enden seiner Bügelarme jeweils ein Halteelement zur lösbaren Befestigung von Kleider- und Wäschestücken auf, wobei das Halteelement aus einem ersten und einem zweiten Klemmelement mit entsprechenden, zueinander ausgerichteten Klemmflächen besteht und das erste Klemmelement als integrierter Teil des Bügelarms ausgebildet ist. Das zweite Klemmelement ist über eine Drehverbindung am Bügelarm beweglich befestigt, derart, dass die Klemmflächen in einem ersten Zustand ohne in dem Halteelement befestigte Kleider- und Wäschestücke aufeinanderliegen und in einen zweiten Zustand mit in dem Halteelement befestigten Kleider- und Wäschestücken einen nach unten gerichteten Spalt zur Aufnahme der Kleider- und Wäschestücke bilden, wobei innerhalb des Halteelements ein Federelement zum Ausüben eines Drucks auf das zweite Klemmelement in dem zweiten Zustand angeordnet ist. Durch die zueinander bewegliche Ausbildung der beiden Klemmelemente und die Anordnung eines Federelements innerhalb des Halteelements ist ein sicheres Halten und ein sicherer Transport eines an dem Kleider- und Wäschebügel befestigten Kleidungsstücks möglich. Des Weiteren wird die Möglichkeit der Beschädigung eines an dem Kleider- und Wäschebügel befestigten Kleidungsstücks durch die bewegliche Anordnung der Klemmelemente zueinander minimiert. Das Federelement ist dabei V-förmig ausgebildet.An inventive clothes and laundry hanger has at the ends of its hanger arms in each case a holding element for the detachable attachment of clothes and laundry items, wherein the holding element of a first and a second clamping element with corresponding to each other aligned clamping surfaces and the first clamping element is formed as an integrated part of the bail arm. The second clamping element is movably mounted on the bail arm via a pivotal connection, such that the clamping surfaces lie on one another in a first state without clothing and laundry items fastened in the holding element and in a second state with clothes and laundry pieces fastened in the holding element a downwardly directed gap form for receiving the clothes and laundry items, wherein within the holding element, a spring element for exercising a Pressure is arranged on the second clamping element in the second state. Due to the mutually movable design of the two clamping elements and the arrangement of a spring element within the holding element a secure holding and secure transport of a fastened to the clothes and laundry hanger garment is possible. Furthermore, the possibility of damage to a garment attached to the clothes and laundry hanger by the movable arrangement of the clamping elements to each other is minimized. The spring element is V-shaped.

In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung wird die Drehverbindung aus zwei am ersten Klemmelement beziehungsweise am Bügelarm ausgebildeten, sich gegenüberliegenden Vorsprüngen gebildet, wobei die Vorsprünge in entsprechende Öffnungen am zweiten Klemmelement eingreifen. Es ist aber auch möglich, dass die Vorsprünge an Auswölbungen des Bügelarms oder an den Klemmelementen angeordnet sind, wobei in dem letzteren Ausführungsbeispiel die Öffnungen am ersten Klemmelement beziehungsweise am Bügelarm ausgebildet sind. Derartige Ausgestaltungen erlauben eine einfache und kostengünstige Herstellung der Drehverbindung.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the rotary joint is formed from two formed on the first clamping element or on the Bügelarm, opposite projections, wherein the projections engage in corresponding openings on the second clamping element. But it is also possible that the projections are arranged on bulges of the bail arm or on the clamping elements, wherein in the latter embodiment, the openings are formed on the first clamping element or on the bail arm. Such embodiments allow a simple and cost-effective production of the rotary joint.

In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung des erfindungsgemäßen Kleider- und Wäschebügels verläuft das erste Klemmelement in einem Winkel zwischen 90° und 130° vom Bügelarm weg nach unten. Das zweite Klemmelement besteht dabei aus einem Griffbereich mit einer Grifffläche und einem Haltebereich, wobei der Griffbereich und der Haltebereich in ihrer Lage zueinander einen Winkel zwischen 90° und 130° ausbilden. Eine derartige Ausgestaltung des ersten und zweiten Klemmelements bewirkt eine gleichmäßige Kräfteverteilung innerhalb des Halteelements und führt zu einem sicheren Halten eines daran befestigten Kleidungs- und Wäschestücks.In a further advantageous embodiment of the clothes and clothes hanger invention, the first clamping element extends at an angle between 90 ° and 130 ° away from the bail arm down. The second clamping element consists of a grip area with a gripping surface and a holding area, wherein the grip area and the holding area form an angle between 90 ° and 130 ° in relation to each other. Such a configuration of the first and second clamping element causes a uniform distribution of forces within the support member and leads to a secure holding a clothes and laundry attached thereto.

In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung ist ein Verbindungsbereich zwischen dem Haltebereich und dem Griffbereich des zweiten Klemmelements abgerundet ausgebildet. Dadurch ist gewährleistet, dass der erfindungsgemäße Kleider- und Wäschebügel nicht nur zum Halten von Wäschestücken mittels der Halteelemente, sondern auch zum Aufhängen von zum Beispiel Jacken, Hemden oder Ähnlichem verwendet werden kann. Die Abrundung des Verbindungsbereichs gewährleistet zudem, dass entsprechend aufgehängte Kleidungsstücke sicher gehalten werden, ohne dass es zu Beschädigungen des entsprechenden Kleidungsstücks kommen kann.In a further advantageous embodiment, a connection region between the holding region and the grip region of the second clamping element rounded. This ensures that the clothes and laundry hanger according to the invention can be used not only for holding laundry items by means of the holding elements, but also for hanging, for example, jackets, shirts or the like. The rounding of the connection area also ensures that appropriately suspended garments are held securely, without causing damage to the appropriate garment.

In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist der nach unten gerichtete Spalt zur Aufnahme der Kleider- und Wäschestücke nach unten V-förmig erweitert ausgebildet. Dadurch ist ein einfaches Einführen der Kleidungs- und Wäschestücke möglich.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the downwardly directed gap for receiving the clothes and laundry items down V-shaped is formed extended. As a result, a simple insertion of clothing and laundry is possible.

In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung weisen die Klemmflächen Haltekissen und/oder Zähne und/oder Klebeflächen auf und/oder sind aufgeraut ausgebildet. Dadurch ist ein sicherer Halt der daran befestigten Kleidungs- und Wäschestücke gewährleistet.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the clamping surfaces holding pads and / or teeth and / or adhesive surfaces and / or are formed roughened. This ensures a secure hold of the attached clothing and laundry items.

In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung weisen der Kleiderbügelkörper, die Kleiderbügelarme und das erste und das zweite Halteelement einen U-förmigen Querschnitt auf. Dies erhöht die Stabilität des Kleider- und Wäschebügels und minimiert die Gefahr einer Beschädigung beziehungsweise eines Bruchs des erfindungsgemäßen Kleider- und Wäschebügels zum Beispiel während des Transports.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the clothes hanger body, the clothes hanger arms and the first and the second holding element on a U-shaped cross-section. This increases the stability of the clothes and laundry hanger and minimizes the risk of damage or breakage of the clothes and laundry hanger according to the invention, for example during transport.

In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sind die Kleiderbügelarme als separate Elemente ausgebildet und innerhalb des Kleiderbügelkörpers geführt. Dabei können die Kleiderbügelarme jeweils seitliche Einkerbungen aufweisen, wobei die Einkerbungen in mindestens einem, innerhalb des Kleiderbügelkörpers angeordneten Vorsprung einrastbar sind. Des Weiteren ist es möglich, dass die Bügelarme jeweils mindestens einen ersten Bewegungsstopp im Bereich der Klemmelemente zur Begrenzung der Bewegung des Kleiderbügelarms in Richtung des Kleiderbügelkörpers und jeweils mindestens einen zweiten Bewegungsstopp zur Begrenzung der Bewegung des Kleiderbügelarms von dem Kleiderbügelkörper weg aufweisen. Der zweite Bewegungsstopp kommt dabei an einer in dem Bügelkörper angeordneten Lasche zu liegen. Durch eine derartige Ausgestaltung des erfindungsgemäßen Kleider- und Wäschebügels ist es möglich, dass der Kleider- und Wäschebügel für verschiedene Größen von Kleidungs- und Wäschestücken verwendet werden kann. Die entsprechenden Rastvorrichtungen und Bewegungsstopps gewährleisten einerseits, dass der Kleider- und Wäschebügel die vordefinierte und gewünschte Größe beibehält und andererseits, dass die relativ zum Kleiderbügelkörper beweglichen Kleiderbügelarme nicht aus diesem herausgleiten können.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the clothes hanger arms are formed as separate elements and guided within the hanger body. In this case, the clothes hanger arms may each have lateral notches, wherein the notches in at least one, arranged within the hanger body projection can be latched. Furthermore, it is possible that the hanger arms in each case at least a first movement stop in the region of the clamping elements for limiting the movement of the clothes hanger arm in the direction of the hanger body and at least a second movement stop for limiting the movement of the clothes hanger arm away from the hanger body. The second stop movement comes to lie on a arranged in the bracket body strap. Such a configuration of the clothes and laundry hanger according to the invention, it is possible that the clothes and laundry hanger can be used for different sizes of clothing and laundry. The corresponding locking devices and movement stops ensure on the one hand that the clothes and laundry hanger retains the predefined and desired size and on the other hand, that the relative to the hanger body movable clothes hanger arms can not slide out of this.

Erfindungsgemäß sind die Klemmflächen der Klemmelemente senkrecht zur Längserstreckung des Kleiderbügelkörpers und der Kleiderbügelarme ausgerichtet. Eine derartige Anordnung der Klemmflächen erlaubt es, den Kleider- und Wäschebügel insgesamt flach auszubilden. Dadurch ist es möglich, eine relativ große Anzahl an Kleiderbügeln in einer Transporteinheit unterzubringen.According to the invention, the clamping surfaces of the clamping elements are aligned perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the hanger body and the clothes hanger arms. Such an arrangement of the clamping surfaces makes it possible to make the clothes and laundry hanger overall flat. This makes it possible to accommodate a relatively large number of hangers in a transport unit.

Weitere Einzelheiten, Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus dem in den folgenden Figuren dargestellten und beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiel:Further details, features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the embodiment illustrated and described in the following figures:

Es zeigen:

Figur 1
eine Seitenansicht des erfindungsgemäßen Kleider- und Wäschebügels;
Figur 2
eine Aufsicht auf den erfindungsgemäßen Kleider- und Wäschebügels gemäß Figur 1;
Figur 3
eine schematische, teilweise Schnittdarstellung des erfindungsgemäßen Kleider- und Wäschebügels gemäß Figur 1; und
Figur 4
zwei schematische Schnittdarstellungen eines Teils eines Bügelarms des erfindungsgemäßen Kleider- und Wäschebügels gemäß Figur 1.
Show it:
FIG. 1
a side view of the clothes and laundry hanger according to the invention;
FIG. 2
a plan view of the clothes and laundry hanger according to the invention according to Figure 1;
FIG. 3
a schematic, partial sectional view of the clothes and laundry hanger according to the invention according to Figure 1; and
FIG. 4
two schematic sectional views of a portion of a bail arm of the clothes and laundry hanger according to the invention according to FIG. 1

Figur 1 zeigt eine Seitenansicht eines Kleider- und Wäschebügels 10, bestehend aus einem Bügelkörper 12 und von dem Bügelkörper 12 ausgehenden Bügelarmen 14, 16. An den jeweiligen Enden der Bügelarme 14, 16 ist jeweils ein Halteelement 18 zur lösbaren Befestigung von Kleider- und Wäschestücken ausgebildet ist. Die Halteelemente 18 bestehen dabei jeweils aus zwei Klemmelementen 20, 22 mit entsprechenden, zueinander ausgerichteten Klemmflächen 24, 26.Figure 1 shows a side view of a clothes and laundry hanger 10, consisting of a hanger body 12 and outgoing from the hanger body 12 bracket arms 14, 16. At the respective ends of the hanger arms 14, 16 is in each case a holding element 18 for releasably securing clothes and laundry is trained. The holding elements 18 each consist of two clamping elements 20, 22 with corresponding, mutually aligned clamping surfaces 24, 26th

Das erste Klemmelement 20 ist dabei als integrierter Teil des Bügelarms 14, 16 ausgebildet. Das zweite Klemmelement 22 ist über eine Drehverbindung 28 am jeweiligen Bügelarm 14, 16 beweglich befestigt. Die Befestigung erfolgt dabei derart, dass die Klemmflächen 24, 26 in einem ersten Zustand ohne in dem Halteelement 18 befestigte Kleider- und Wäschestücke aufeinanderliegen und in einem zweiten Zustand (vergleiche Figur 3, rechtes Halteelement 18) mit in dem Halteelement 18 befestigten Kleider- und Wäschestücken einen nach unten gerichteten Spalt 30 zur Aufnahme der Kleider- und Wäschestücke bilden.The first clamping element 20 is formed as an integrated part of the bail arm 14, 16. The second clamping element 22 is movably attached via a rotary joint 28 on the respective bail arm 14, 16. The attachment takes place in such a way that the clamping surfaces 24, 26 in a first state without clothes and laundry pieces fastened in the holding element 18 and in a second state (see Figure 3, right holding element 18) with clothes and clothes fastened in the holding element 18 Laundry items form a downwardly directed gap 30 for receiving the clothes and laundry items.

Die Drehverbindung 28 wird in dem Ausführungsbeispiel aus zwei am ersten Klemmelement 20 beziehungsweise am Bügelarm 14, 16 ausgebildeten, gegenüberliegenden Vorsprüngen gebildet, wobei die Vorsprünge in entsprechende Öffnungen am zweiten Klemmelement 22 eingreifen. Die Vorsprünge sind dabei an Auswölbungen 38 (vergleiche Figur 3) der jeweiligen Bügelarme 14, 16 angeordnet.The rotary joint 28 is formed in the embodiment of two on the first clamping element 20 and the Bügelarm 14, 16 formed opposite projections, wherein the projections engage in corresponding openings on the second clamping element 22. The projections are arranged on bulges 38 (see FIG. 3) of the respective hoop arms 14, 16.

Des Weiteren erkennt man, dass das erste Klemmelement 20 in einem Winkel zwischen 90° und 130° vom jeweiligen Bügelarm 14, 16 weg nach unten verläuft. Das zweite Klemmelement 22 besteht aus einem Griffbereich 40 mit einer Grifffläche 42 und einem Haltebereich 46. Der Griffbereich 40 und der Haltebereich 46 bilden in ihrer Lage zueinander ebenfalls einen Winkel zwischen 90° und 130° aus. Der Verbindungsbereich 44 zwischen dem Haltebereich 46 und dem Griffbereich 40 ist dabei abgerundet ausgebildet. Die Klemmflächen 24, 26 der Klemmelemente 20, 22 weisen in dem Ausführungsbeispiel Haltekissen 48 für einen verbesserten Halt der daran befestigten Kleider- und Wäschestücke auf. Es ist aber auch möglich, dass anstelle der Haltekissen 48 Zähne oder Klebeflächen angeordnet sind oder dass die Klemmflächen 24, 26 aufgeraut ausgebildet sind.Furthermore, it can be seen that the first clamping element 20 extends at an angle between 90 ° and 130 ° away from the respective bail arm 14, 16. The second clamping element 22 consists of a gripping region 40 with a gripping surface 42 and a holding region 46. The gripping region 40 and the holding region 46 likewise form an angle between 90 ° and 130 ° in relation to one another. The connecting portion 44 between the holding portion 46 and the handle portion 40 is formed rounded. The clamping surfaces 24, 26 of the clamping elements 20, 22 have in the embodiment of retaining pads 48 for improved maintenance of the garments and laundry attached thereto. But it is also possible that instead of the holding pad 48 teeth or adhesive surfaces are arranged or that the clamping surfaces 24, 26 are formed roughened.

Des Weiteren erkennt man, dass die Kleiderbügelarme 14, 16 gemäß dem Ausführungsbeispiel als separate Elemente ausgebildet sind und innerhalb des Kleiderbügelkörpers 12, der zudem mittig eine Aufnahme 36 für einen Aufhängehaken 34 aufweist, geführt sind. Die zum Kleiderbügelkörper 12 beweglich ausgebildeten Kleiderbügelarme 14, 16 weisen zudem jeweils seitliche Einkerbungen 50 auf, wobei die Einkerbungen 50 in mindestens einem, innerhalb des Kleiderbügelkörpers 12 angeordneten Vorsprung einrastbar sind. Der Abstand der Einkerbungen 50 zueinander kann dabei regelmäßig oder unregelmäßig ausgebildet sein.Furthermore, it can be seen that the clothes hanger arms 14, 16 are formed according to the embodiment as separate elements and within the hanger body 12, which also centrally has a receptacle 36 for a suspension hook 34, are guided. The clothes hanger body 12 movably formed clothes hanger arms 14, 16 also each have lateral notches 50, wherein the notches 50 in at least one, arranged within the hanger body 12 projection can be latched. The spacing of the notches 50 relative to each other can be regular or irregular.

Aus Figur 1 ist zudem erkennbar, dass die Klemmflächen 24, 26 der Klemmelemente 20, 22 senkrecht zur Längserstreckung des Kleiderbügelkörpers 12 und der Kleiderbügelarme 14, 16 ausgerichtet sind.It can also be seen from FIG. 1 that the clamping surfaces 24, 26 of the clamping elements 20, 22 are aligned perpendicular to the longitudinal extension of the clothes hanger body 12 and the clothes hanger arms 14, 16.

Figur 2 zeigt eine Aufsicht auf den Kleider- und Wäschebügel gemäß Figur 1. Man erkennt, dass die Kleiderbügelarme 14, 16 als separate Elemente ausgebildet sind, die innerhalb des Kleiderbügelkörpers 12 beweglich geführt sind. An den Enden der Kleiderbügelarme 14, 16 sind die Halteelemente 18 ausgebildet.FIG. 2 shows a plan view of the clothes and laundry hanger according to FIG. 1. It can be seen that the clothes hanger arms 14, 16 are formed as separate elements that are movably guided inside the hanger body 12. At the ends of the clothes hanger arms 14, 16, the holding elements 18 are formed.

Figur 3 zeigt eine schematische, teilweise Schnittdarstellung des Kleider- und Wäschebügels 10 gemäß Figur 1. Man erkennt, dass innerhalb der Halteelemente 18 jeweils ein Federelement 32 zum Ausüben eines Drucks auf das zweite, nicht als integrierter Teil der Bügelarme 14, 16 ausgebildeten Klemmelements 22 in dem zweiten Zustand angeordnet ist. Das Federelement 32 ist dabei V-förmig ausgebildet. Des Weiteren erkennt man, dass sich der Spalt 30 nach unten V-förmig erweitert. Zudem ist angedeutet, dass der Kleiderbügelkörper 12, die Kleiderbügelarme 14, 16 und das erste und zweite Halteelement 20, 22 jeweils einen U-förmigen Querschnitt aufweisen. Innerhalb der Kleiderbügelarme 14, 16 sind dabei Verstärkungsrippen 52 ausgebildet.3 shows a schematic, partial sectional view of the clothes and laundry hanger 10 according to FIG. 1. It can be seen that within the holding elements 18 there is in each case a spring element 32 for exerting a pressure on the second clamping element 22, not formed as an integrated part of the hanger arms 14, 16 is arranged in the second state. The spring element 32 is V-shaped. Furthermore, it can be seen that the gap 30 widens downwards in a V-shape. In addition, it is indicated that the clothes hanger body 12, the clothes hanger arms 14, 16 and the first and second holding element 20, 22 each have a U-shaped cross section. Reinforcing ribs 52 are formed inside the clothes hanger arms 14, 16.

Die Bügelarme 14, 16 weisen zudem jeweils einen ersten Bewegungsstopp 54 im Bereich der Klemmelemente 20, 22 zur Begrenzung der Bewegung des Kleiderbügelarms 14, 16 in Richtung des Kleiderbügelkörpers 12 auf (vergleiche Figur 1). Zudem weisen die Bügelarme 14, 16 einen weiteren, zweiten Bewegungsstopp 56 zur Begrenzung der Bewegung des jeweiligen Kleiderbügelarms 14, 16 von dem Kleiderbügelkörper 12 weg auf, wobei der zweite Bewegungsstopp 56 an einer in dem Bügelkörper 12 angeordneten Lasche 58 zu liegen kommt. Die Funktionsweise des zweiten Bewegungsstopps 56 wird auch aus Figur 4 deutlich.The hanger arms 14, 16 also each have a first movement stop 54 in the region of the clamping elements 20, 22 for limiting the movement of the clothes hanger arm 14, 16 in the direction of the hanger body 12 (see FIG. 1). In addition, the hanger arms 14, 16 have a further, second movement stop 56 for limiting the movement of the respective clothes hanger arm 14, 16 away from the hanger body 12, wherein the second movement stop 56 comes to lie on a lug 58 arranged in the hanger body 12. The mode of operation of the second movement stop 56 also becomes clear from FIG. 4.

Der Kleiderbügelkörper 12, die Kleiderbügelarme 14, 16 und die Halteelemente 18 sind üblicherweise aus Kunststoff gebildet. Andere Materialien, wie zum Beispiel Holz, Metall oder Ähnliches sind jedoch ebenfalls denkbar. Das Federelement 32 besteht üblicherweise aus Metall oder einer Metalllegierung. Es ist allerdings auch möglich, das Federelement aus Kunststoff herzustellen.The hanger body 12, the clothes hanger arms 14, 16 and the support members 18 are usually formed of plastic. However, other materials, such as wood, metal or the like are also conceivable. The spring element 32 is usually made of metal or a metal alloy. However, it is also possible to produce the spring element made of plastic.

Claims (13)

  1. Clothes and laundry hanger comprising a hanger body (12) and hanger arms (14, 16) issuing from the hanger body (12), a respective holding element (18) being configured at the ends of the hanger arms (14, 16) for detachably fastening items of clothing and laundry and the holding element (18) consisting of two clamping elements (20, 22) having corresponding clamping faces (24, 26) oriented toward each other and perpendicularly to the longitudinal extension of the clothes hanger body (12) and the clothes hanger arms (14, 16), the first clamping element (20) being configured as an integrated part of the hanger arm (14, 16) and the second clamping element (22) consisting of a grip region (40) having a grip face (42) and a holding region (46) and being ` movably fastened to the hanger arm (14, 16) via a rotary connection (28), characterised in that the grip region (40) of the second clamping element (22) forms a lever arm which protrudes from the rotary connection (28) and on which there acts a V-shaped spring element (32) which is arranged within the holding element (18) and loads the grip region (40) in such a way that the clamping faces (24, 26) rest on one another in a first state without items of clothing and laundry fastened in the holding element (18) and form a downwardly oriented gap (30) for receiving the items of clothing and laundry in a second state with items of clothing and laundry fastened in the holding element (18).
  2. Clothes and laundry hanger according to claim 1, characterised in that the rotary connection (28) is formed from two opposing projections configured on the first clamping element (20) or on the hanger arm (14, 16), the projections engaging with corresponding openings on the second clamping element (22).
  3. Clothes and laundry hanger according to claim 2, characterised in that the projections are arranged on arches (38) of the hanger arm (14, 16).
  4. Clothes and laundry hanger according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the first clamping element (20) extends downward away from the hanger arm (14, 16) at an angle of between 90° and 130°.
  5. Clothes and laundry hanger according to claim 4, characterised in that the grip region (40) and the holding region (46) of the second clamping element (22) form in their position relative to each other an angle of between 90° and 130°.
  6. Clothes and laundry hanger according to claim 5, characterised in that a connecting region (44) between the holding region (46) and the grip region (40) is rounded in its configuration.
  7. Clothes and laundry hanger according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the gap (30) is configured so as to be extended downward in the shape of a V.
  8. Clothes and laundry hanger according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the clamping faces (24, 26) have holding pads (48) and/or teeth and/or adhesive faces and/or are of roughened configuration.
  9. Clothes and laundry hanger according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the clothes hanger body (12), the clothes hanger arms (14, 16), the first and the second holding element (20, 22) have a U-shaped cross section.
  10. Clothes and laundry hanger according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the clothes hanger arms (14, 16) are configured as separate elements and are guided within the clothes hanger body (12).
  11. Clothes and laundry hanger according to claim 10, characterised in that the clothes hanger arms (14, 16) each have lateral notches (50), the notches (50) being engageable with at least one projection arranged within the clothes hanger body (12).
  12. Clothes and laundry hanger according to either claim 10 or claim 11, characterised in that the hanger arms (14, 16) each have at least a first movement stop (54) in the region of the clamping elements (20, 22) for delimiting the movement of the clothes hanger arm (14, 16) toward the clothes hanger body (12).
  13. Clothes and laundry hanger according to any one of claims 10 to 12, characterised in that the hanger arms (14, 16) each have at least a second movement stop (56) for delimiting the movement of the clothes hanger arm (14, 16) away from the clothes hanger body (12), the second movement stop (56) coming to rest on a tab (58) arranged in the hanger body (12).
EP04012505A 2003-05-26 2004-05-26 Clothing and laundry hanger Expired - Lifetime EP1481621B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE20308194U 2003-05-26
DE20308194U DE20308194U1 (en) 2003-05-26 2003-05-26 Clothes and laundry hangers

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP1481621A1 EP1481621A1 (en) 2004-12-01
EP1481621B1 true EP1481621B1 (en) 2007-08-15

Family

ID=27675459

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP04012505A Expired - Lifetime EP1481621B1 (en) 2003-05-26 2004-05-26 Clothing and laundry hanger

Country Status (3)

Country Link
EP (1) EP1481621B1 (en)
AT (1) ATE369775T1 (en)
DE (2) DE20308194U1 (en)

Families Citing this family (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
ITVI20110219A1 (en) * 2011-08-03 2013-02-04 Roberto Giordani DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING CLOTHES

Family Cites Families (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5584421A (en) * 1995-06-05 1996-12-17 Batts, Inc. Self-centering hanger assembly
DE29710306U1 (en) * 1997-06-12 1997-08-14 Braitrim Uk Ltd Hangers
DE29720256U1 (en) * 1997-11-14 1999-02-04 Karner Batts Gmbh Hangers or clothes hangers
DE29803550U1 (en) * 1998-02-28 1999-06-24 Coronet Kunststoffwerk Gmbh Hangers
DE29807476U1 (en) * 1998-04-24 1999-05-27 Karner Batts Gmbh Hangers
US6105836A (en) * 1998-06-16 2000-08-22 Batts, Inc. High rack density ship on hanger with anti-dislodgement means
US6158635A (en) * 1999-02-24 2000-12-12 Batts, Inc. Ship on hanger having anti-dislodgement means
DE20105529U1 (en) * 2000-05-23 2001-06-28 Braitrim Deutschland Gmbh Hangers
AUPR364401A0 (en) * 2001-03-09 2001-04-12 Hanger Recycling Company Pty Ltd, The Garment hanger

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
ATE369775T1 (en) 2007-09-15
DE20308194U1 (en) 2003-07-31
EP1481621A1 (en) 2004-12-01
DE502004004615D1 (en) 2007-09-27

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
DE60307910T2 (en) Spacer for vertebral bodies
DE20215837U1 (en) Child carrier
DE3328855C2 (en) Hangers
EP3658336B1 (en) Hook holder for a machine tool
DE202009012400U1 (en) Safe pacifier clip
EP1481621B1 (en) Clothing and laundry hanger
DE69815691T2 (en) STUD
DE692092C (en) A clamp made of insulating material, consisting of a rigid upper and lower part, is used to attach cables to the wall
EP1336363B1 (en) Clothing and laundry hanger
DE4311071C2 (en) Clip for holding textiles
DE2721246C3 (en) Identification plate for sling ropes
DE3809730C2 (en)
DE60119762T2 (en) SAFETY STIRRUP
DE10053626B4 (en) hanger
DE102011108725A1 (en) Work piece support for supporting work pieces, has basket-like outer part and inner part with receiving unit for receiving of work pieces, where inner part is formed as separately formed insert with respect to outer part
DE19705217C2 (en) Clothespin
DE2755564A1 (en) CLAMPING DEVICE
DE1900755U (en) CLOTHING HANGER.
DE1903060C (en) Spring clip
EP0707818A1 (en) Fastening device for an arm rest
DE1792173U (en) MIDDLE PIECE FOR CONNECTING THE HANGERS AND FOR FASTENING THE HANGER ON CLOTHING HANGERS.
DE1531175C3 (en)
DE816084C (en) Clothespin
DE102009013081A1 (en) Clothes i.e. trousers, hanger, has lower fixing section comprising multiple contact parts that are fixed at hanger body by rotating around rotation axis positioned transverse to hook plane
DE202020101602U1 (en) Brush, especially grooming brush

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT LI LU MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: AL HR LT LV MK

RAP1 Party data changed (applicant data changed or rights of an application transferred)

Owner name: KARNER EUROPE GMBH

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20050530

17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 20050623

AKX Designation fees paid

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT LI LU MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

18D Application deemed to be withdrawn

Effective date: 20060104

18RA Request filed for re-establishment of rights before grant

Effective date: 20060711

D18D Application deemed to be withdrawn (deleted)
17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 20050623

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

RAP1 Party data changed (applicant data changed or rights of an application transferred)

Owner name: GHA BRANDS LTD.

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT LI LU MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: LANGUAGE OF EP DOCUMENT: GERMAN

REF Corresponds to:

Ref document number: 502004004615

Country of ref document: DE

Date of ref document: 20070927

Kind code of ref document: P

GBT Gb: translation of ep patent filed (gb section 77(6)(a)/1977)

Effective date: 20071121

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20070815

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20070815

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20071126

NLV1 Nl: lapsed or annulled due to failure to fulfill the requirements of art. 29p and 29m of the patents act
PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20070815

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FD4D

EN Fr: translation not filed
PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20070815

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20071116

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CZ

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20070815

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080115

Ref country code: SK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20070815

Ref country code: IE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20070815

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20071115

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20080516

BERE Be: lapsed

Owner name: GHA BRANDS LTD.

Effective date: 20080531

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20080531

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20080531

Ref country code: LI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20080531

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: BE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20080531

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: EE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20070815

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20070815

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CY

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20070815

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20080526

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20090525

Year of fee payment: 6

Ref country code: IT

Payment date: 20090528

Year of fee payment: 6

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: RO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20070815

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Payment date: 20100316

Year of fee payment: 7

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20080526

Ref country code: HU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080216

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: TR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20070815

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: BG

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20070815

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20100526

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20101201

GBPC Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 20110526

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20110526

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20080411