Abstract

A hook for use in a hanger is disclosed, The hook has a suspension portion for suspending it, and the hanger, from a rail. There is also an insert portion which is inserted into the body of a hanger. The insert portion has retainers, such as barbs, for fixing the insert into the hanger body. The suspension portion and insert portion have respective connectors which engage one another to connect these two components together whilst allowing the suspension portion to rotate relative to the insert portion and the hanger body, preferably with a known torque resistance.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47G 25/38 - Hook mountings therefor
• A47G 25/32 - Hangers characterised by their shape - involving details of the hook

Abstract

A spring for use in a garment hanger is disclosed. The hanger is of the type that includes a hook and a body with clips at either end of the arms of the body. The clips include a pair of clip portions between which the garment is clamped under the biasing for of a spring. The spring is generally U-shaped and has convex ribs both on the inner and outer services of its curvature. The ribs are located adjacent each other so that they form a sine-wave-like cross-section and are of sufficient depth that in their formation they causes the sides of the spring adjacent the ribs to be drawn inwards.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47G 25/48 - Hangers with clamps or the like, e.g. for trousers or skirts

Goods & Services

Metal hooks for garment hangers and metal spring clips for garment hangers. Garment hangers.