Abstract: A plastic hook mechanism which inserts into a piece of cardboard secured to an item of merchandise is disclosed. The cardboard is secured to the merchandise by wrapping both the cardboard and the merchandise in a clear plastic which is subsequently heat treated to shrink it. Thereafter, the plastic hook is inserted through the sealed plastic and into a hole in a crease formed by a folded-over flap at one end of the cardboard. The hook is collapsible so as to fit through the hole even though the hole is far smaller than the hook's shoulderlike support members. After insertion, the hook's shoulders resume their uncollapsed shape and support the cardboard piece, while the hook protrudes through the small hole to allow the plastic wrapped merchandise to be hung on a display rack.

Abstract: A mud guard constructed of a fiberglass mat embedded in cured liquid plastic body, the body having a decorative, multicolored design of cured liquid plastic material molded thereto. The mud guard is formed in a mold by first pregelling the liquid plastic material comprising the design in a recessed design pattern, applying a liquid plastic body layer over the pregelled design and allowing a fiberglass mat to soak into the body layer. The mold contents are then baked to form a final article.