Abstract: A method for removing an indicator from a garment hanger having a resilient indicator attachment mechanism.

Abstract: A molded plastic garment hanger (2) having an improved indicator attachment device is disclosed, wherein the hanger has a hook with an upstanding web (4) to be received within a downwardly opening cavity of a molded plastic indicator (18) having side walls formed with openings. The web is formed with attachment means in the form of a resilient plastic detent formed with a laterally projecting portion (20) positioned to engage the opening to prevent removal of the indicator from the hook unless the resilient detent is physically displaced from the opening to facilitate release of indicator from the hook. A method and apparatus for removing the indicator from the hook is also provided by inserting a pin defined on a first plate into the indicator to displace the indicator attachment mechanism and thereby release the indicator from the indicator attachment mechanism without damaging either the indicator or the indicator attachment mechanism.

Abstract: A molded plastic garment hanger having an improved indicator attachment device is disclosed, wherein the hanger has a hook with an upstanding web to be received within a downwardly opening cavity of a molded plastic indicator having side walls formed with openings. The web is formed with attachment means in the form of a resilient detent formed with a laterally projecting portion positioned to engage the opening to prevent removal of the indicator from the hook unless the resilient detent is physically displaced from the opening to facilitate release of indicator from the hook. A method and apparatus for removing the indicator from the hook is also provided by inserting a pin defined on a first plate into the indicator to displace the indicator attachment mechanism and thereby release the indicator from the indicator attachment mechanism without damaging either the indicator or the indicator attachment mechanism.

Abstract: A molded plastic garment hanger having an improved indicator attachment device is disclosed, wherein the hanger has a hook with an upstanding web to be received within a downwardly opening cavity of a molded plastic indicator having side walls formed with openings. The web is formed with attachment means in the form of a resilient detent formed with a laterally projecting portion positioned to engage the opening to prevent removal of the indicator from the hook unless the resilient detent is physically displaced from the opening to facilitate release of indicator from the hook. A method and apparatus for removing the indicator from the hook is also provided by inserting a pin defined on a first plate into the indicator to displace the indicator attachment mechanism and thereby release the indicator from the indicator attachment mechanism without damaging either the indicator or the indicator attachment mechanism.

Abstract: A method for automatically removing an indicator from a garment hanger having a resilient indicator attachment includes segregating a selected indicator and hanger from a group of hangers flexing the resilient indicator attachment mechanism to disengage the indicator mechanism from the indicator and removing the indicator form the hanger.

Abstract: A molded plastic garment hanger constituted from two materials which are fused and mechanically bonded to form a composite hanger. Also disclosed is a method and apparatus for the two-step or co-injection molding of plastic materials for the formation of the plastic garment hanger construction. The plastic garment hanger incorporates an insert consisting of a second plastic material adapted to have indicia, logo or on-slip means molded therein, and which insert may be fused to the hanger structure so as to form a mechanical bond with the first plastic material constituting the basic garment hanger.

Abstract: A plastic garment hanger having a hook with an abutment for engaging an aperture formed in an indicator cap to support the indicator cap on the hanger is provided. A hook having an upwardly projecting web which defines an aperture wherein a descending flexible tongue for engaging an aperture formed in an indicator cap is also provided.

Abstract: A molded plastic garment hanger constituted from two materials which are fused and mechanically bonded to form a composite hanger. Also disclosed is a method and apparatus for the two-step or co-injection molding of plastic materials for the formation of the plastic garment hanger construction. The plastic garment hanger incorporates an insert consisting of a second plastic material adapted to have indicia, logo or non-slip means molded therein, and which insert may be fused to the hanger structure so as to form a mechanical bond with the first plastic material constituting the basic garment hanger.

Abstract: A plastic garment hanger having a hook with an abutment for engaging an aperture formed in an indicator cap to support the indicator cap on the hanger is provided. A hook having an upwardly projecting web which defines an aperture wherein a descending flexible tongue for engaging an aperture formed in an indicator cap is also provided.

Abstract: A molded plastic garment hanger constituted from two materials which are fused and mechanically bonded to form a composite hanger. Also disclosed is a method and apparatus for the two-step or co-injection molding of plastic materials for the formation of the plastic garment hanger construction. The plastic garment hanger incorporates an insert consisting of a second plastic material adapted to have indicia, logo or non-slip means molded therein, and which insert may be fused to the hanger structure so as to form a mechanical bond with the first plastic material constituting the basic garment hanger.

Abstract: A molded plastic garment hanger having an improved indicator attachment device is disclosed, wherein the hanger has a hook with an upstanding web to be received within a downwardly opening cavity of a molded plastic indicator having side walls formed with openings. The web is formed with attachment means in the form of a resilient detent formed with a laterally projecting portion positioned to engage the opening to prevent removal of the indicator from the hook unless the resilient detent is physically displaced from the opening to facilitate release of indicator from the hook. In a second embodiment the indicator has end walls with retention apertures and the web is formed with attachment means in the form of at least one resilient leg extending downwardly and outwardly from the upper side portion of the web.

Abstract: A garment hanger having a greater strength to weight ratio than comparable garment hangers of greater weight. More particularly, a light-weight, one-piece, molded, plastic garment hanger having a hook member, body member, and upswept arms, the body member and upswept arms being molded with a U-, E- or M-shaped cross-section, wherein a garment retaining clip is longitudinally positioned on either side of the hook member at a height such that an axis drawn therebetween would intersect a circle defined around a center of curvature drawn by a radius defined at the upper portion of the curve of the hook member.