Abstract: Method and apparatus for producing hangers and similar devices. In some examples, a method includes wetting a flat layer of paper material to increase humidity percentage at room temperature; leaving said layer of paper material to rest for a predetermined period of time; cutting said flat layer of paper material to define an appropriate shape for the hanger; carrying out a knurling operation on at least one portion of the flat layer of paper material so that at least one concave area is realized; forming the flat layer of paper material by introducing the flat layer of paper material between a mould and a counter-mould and subsequently through pressing; and carrying out a stabilisation operation of the hanger to reduce the humidity percentage.

Abstract: A garment hanger and a sizer that can be removably mounted to the hanger are provided. The sizer includes a pair of inwardly extending fingers for mounting the sizer to a hook or a body of the hanger. The sizer can be manually or automatically removed from the sizer by a tool, by inserting the tool into a space between the hanger and a respective inwardly extending finger. The hanger and the sizer enable a method of reusing hangers and sizers, by automatically removing the sizers from the hangers, processing the removed hangers and sizers to provide reusable hangers and sizers. The reusable hangers and sizers are distributed to remote garment manufacturers for providing garment-on-hanger products.

Abstract: A garment hanger assembly (10) comprising a garment hanger (12) and an information element (14). The information element (14) slidably engages an element-receiving channel (34) of the garment hanger and is retained therein. A tool (16) is provided to apply and/or remove an information element from the hanger.

Abstract: A vegetation hanger includes a hanger portion and a crossbar. The hanger portion includes a first aperture, a stem, and a base. The first aperture is configured for handling of the vegetation hanger. The stem includes a first end portion and a second end portion. The stem extends from the first end portion towards the second end portion and defines a second aperture configured for hanging of the vegetation hanger. The crossbar is coupled to the hanger portion and defines a linear plate having a first edge, a second edge, a first end portion, and a second end portion.

Abstract: A divider device for organizing hanging clothing into groups by dividing space along a clothing rod into respective sections includes: a circularly arcuate clip having a terminal distal end and a proximal end, the clip defining a circularly arcuate internal contact surface for engaging a clothing rod and a gap between the distal end and the proximal end for permitting a clothing rod to pass therethrough by flexure of the clip when mounting the clip on a clothing rod, the internal contact surface being interrupted by at least the gap and thereby incompletely encircling a central axis of the circularly arcuate internal contact surface; and a planar presentation plate connected to the proximal end of the clip, the presentation plate being offset from the central axis and having a planar front face perpendicular to the central axis.

Abstract: A garment hanger provides a hanger frame with a hook portion and two shoulder sections extending from a base of the hook portion toward opposite ends of a trouser rod that extends between the ends of the shoulder sections, at least one indicator rod substantially parallel to the trouser rod and extending between the two shoulder sections, indicia located on each indicator rod and providing information related to the usage of a garment, at least one indicator located on each indicator rod and adjustable to mark a portion of the information related to the usage of the garment, and a storage compartment for containing items related to the garment and providing access to storage space via a lid.

Abstract: An indicator for a hanger includes a body having side walls and joining end walls, openings at opposing top and bottom ends, and a passage extending through the body and joining the openings. The indicator may be positioned around a hook of the hanger such that the hook extends from the opening at the top end of the body. The indicator may also include an attachment mechanism for securing the indictor to the hanger. Alternatively or in addition, the hanger may include a mechanism for securing the indictor to the hanger. Information may be displayed on one or more of the side walls and end walls of the indicator.

Abstract: A crown-type sizer for mounting on a hanger includes a body and a hook extending from a mid-point of the body. The sizer includes a pair of parallel walls and a pair of non-parallel walls, each wall of the non-parallel walls being joined to each wall of the parallel walls, the pairs of walls defining a lower open base and an open base in an upper part of the sizer for passing over the hook. Each of the parallel walls has a single boss disposed in a corner of the respective parallel wall and each non-parallel wall is shorter in height than at least one parallel wall.

Abstract: A crown-type sizer for mounting on a hanger includes a body and a hook extending from a mid-point of the body. The sizer includes a pair of parallel walls and a pair of non-parallel walls, each wall of the non-parallel walls being joined to each wall of the parallel walls, the pairs of walls defining a lower open base and an open base in an upper part of the sizer for passing over the hook. Each of the parallel walls has a single boss disposed in a corner of the respective parallel wall and each non-parallel wall is shorter in height than at least one parallel wall.

Abstract: A crown-type sizer for mounting on a hanger includes a body and a hook extending from a mid-point of the body. The sizer includes a pair of parallel walls and a pair of non-parallel walls, each wall of the non-parallel walls being joined to each wall of the parallel walls, the pairs of walls defining a lower open base and an open base in an upper part of the sizer for passing over the hook. Each of the parallel walls has a single boss disposed in a corner of the respective parallel wall and each non-parallel wall is shorter in height than at least one parallel wall.

Abstract: In a lower neck sizer for a garment hanger and a combination turnable wire hook hanger and lower neck sizer, the lower neck sizer includes a body dimensioned to generally surround a cylindrical projection and the support flanges adjacent to the body flange of the hanger, and an inwardly extending tab secured to the sizer body configured to engage the hanger at the lower neck region to resist removal. The lower neck sizer also has a discontinuity traversing the height of the body to facilitate mounting on the hanger.

Abstract: A sizer for a hanger lacking a hook boss includes a pair of longitudinal walls spaced apart from each other by a pair of end sections. The sizer may include a pair of protrusion, wherein a first is disposed on a first wall of the pair of longitudinal walls and directed toward a second wall of the pair of longitudinal walls. A first jaw is disposed on one of the pair of end section. The pair of longitudinal walls flexes apart when the jaw passes over a flange of the hanger. The first jaw includes a lower portion having a curved edge. The first jaw further includes an upper portion. The lower portion and upper portion meet at an abrupt jaw point.

Abstract: A sizer for a hanger lacking a hook boss includes a pair of longitudinal walls spaced apart from each other by a pair of end sections. The sizer may include a pair of protrusion, wherein a first is disposed on a first wall of the pair of longitudinal walls and directed toward a second wall of the pair of longitudinal walls. A first jaw is disposed on one of the pair of end section. The pair of longitudinal walls flexes apart when the jaw passes over a flange of the hanger. The first jaw includes a lower portion having a curved edge. The first jaw further includes an upper portion. The lower portion and upper portion meet at an abrupt jaw point.

Abstract: A combination hanger and indicator, or either of them separately, the hanger with a body and a post extending upward from the body, the intersection of the post and the body defining a lower neck region of the hanger, the post having a flange extending outward from the post at a position removed from the body of the hanger. An indicator includes a pair of opposing side walls connected by a pair of opposing end walls, with an opening in the top of the indicator, the opening defined at least in part by a displaceable resilient tab, preferably two positioned on opposite sides of the indicator, attached to one of the side walls or end walls, wherein displacement of the tab enlarges the opening to admit the flange. At least some portion of the post between the flange and the body is smaller than the flange to reduce the displacement of the tab.

Abstract: In a lower neck sizer for a garment hanger and a combination turnable wire hook hanger and lower neck sizer, the lower neck sizer includes a body dimensioned to generally surround a cylindrical projection and the support flanges adjacent to the body flange of the hanger, and an inwardly extending tab secured to the sizer body configured to engage the hanger at the lower neck region to resist removal. The lower neck sizer also has a discontinuity traversing the height of the body to facilitate mounting on the hanger.

Abstract: The invention is a product that allows one to determine precisely how many times a particular garment has been worn, its relative cleanliness status, the last day a garment was worn, and helps the consumer coordinate their outfits. The invention provides the necessary information to fully utilize and manage a consumer's wardrobe and closet. Using the invention dramatically increases total closet awareness resulting in faster and easier wardrobe decisions. In addition, by removing the guesswork from the “wash or wear” equation, the consumer knows when the garment is sufficiently clean, and will generally be able to extend the wearing of the garment between cleanings. Use of the invention will result in the conservation of resources in terms of reduced consumption of water, energy, detergents/softeners, and dry cleaning services and harmful dry cleaning chemicals; it will also increase the life span of garments as well as cleaning/drying appliances.

Abstract: A crown-type sizer for mounting on a hanger includes a body and a hook extending from a mid-point of the body. The sizer includes a pair of parallel walls and a pair of non-parallel walls, each wall of the non-parallel walls being joined to each wall of the parallel walls, the pairs of walls defining a lower open base and an open base in an upper part of the sizer for passing over the hook. Each of the parallel walls has a single boss disposed in a corner of the respective parallel wall and each non-parallel wall is shorter in height than at least one parallel wall.

Abstract: In a lower neck sizer for a garment hanger and a combination turnable wire hook hanger and lower neck sizer, the lower neck sizer includes a body dimensioned to generally surround a cylindrical projection and the support flanges adjacent to the body flange of the hanger, and an inwardly extending tab secured to the sizer body configured to engage the hanger at the lower neck region to resist removal. The lower neck sizer also has a discontinuity traversing the height of the body to facilitate mounting on the hanger.

Abstract: A sizer for a hanger lacking a hook boss includes a pair of longitudinal walls spaced apart from each other by a pair of end sections. The sizer may include a pair of protrusion, wherein a first is disposed on a first wall of the pair of longitudinal walls and directed toward a second wall of the pair of longitudinal walls. A first jaw is disposed on one of the pair of end section. The pair of longitudinal walls flexes apart when the jaw passes over a flange of the hanger. The first jaw includes a lower portion having a curved edge. The first jaw further includes an upper portion. The lower portion and upper portion meet at an abrupt jaw point.

Abstract: A crown-type sizer is suitable for mounting on a hanger having a body and a hook extending from a mid-point of the body and includes a peripheral wall having a first side and a second side opposed to the first side. The sizer includes a quantity of bosses that have at least one boss in a first set and at least one boss in a second set. The first set is disposed on the first side and the second set is disposed on the second side. Each of the bosses engages onto the hanger and block the sizer onto the hanger in a stable manner. The first set of bosses is offset to the second set of bosses with respect to a plane bisecting the first and the second side.

Abstract: A top sizer clip according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a body having a pair of side walls joined at their ends and an open bottom for receiving a hook member of a garment hanger. Each side wall includes an inner surface and an opposite outer surface and an opening formed therethrough. Wherein along the inner surface a first inner portion is formed above the opening and extends toward a top of the body; a second inner portion is formed below the opening and extends to a bottom edge of the body; a first outer portion is formed along the outer surface above the opening and extends to the top and a second outer portion is formed along the outer surface below the opening and extends to the bottom edge. The second inner portion is recessed relative to the second inner portion and the first outer portion is recessed relative to the second outer portion.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a hanger and a snap-on-twist-off tag combination is disclosed. In this embodiment, the hanger includes a body, a boss, and a hook. The snap-on-twist-off tag (hereinafter referred to as tag) includes a top end, a bottom end, a body portion connecting the top end and the bottom end, and an opening adjacent to the top end, wherein the body is resiliently expandable. In this embodiment the tag has a locked position, wherein the tag is longitudinally aligned with the body of the hanger, wherein the tag is locked to the top portion of the hanger and cannot be moved freely in any direction, and wherein the boss of the hanger extends through the opening of the tag. The tag also has an unlocked position of the tag, wherein the tag is perpendicularly aligned with the body of the hanger, wherein the boss of the hanger extends through the opening of the of the tag, and wherein the tag is movable.

Abstract: A top sizer clip according to one embodiment for use with a garment hanger includes a body having a pair of side walls and end walls joined to and extending between the side walls. The body includes a top wall that is joined to upper edges of the side walls and end walls. The top wall partially encloses the body so as to create a hollow body structure that includes an interior compartment defined by the end walls, side walls, and top wall. The top wall includes an opening formed therethrough for receiving a hook member of the hanger. The opening is defined by a pair of opposing first edges and a pair of opposing second side edges that extend between the first edges. The clip also includes a pair of slots being formed along the first edges and extending toward the end walls. The second edges include a pair of interference sections (detents) where a distance between the second edges is at a minimum.

Abstract: In a combination of a garment hanger and a reusable indicator for displaying garment-related information, the indicator can be attached to and removed from a lower neck region of the hanger where a hanger post intersects the hanger body. The hanger includes an indicator retaining member for providing indicator retaining interference with the indicator to retain the indicator at the lower neck region. The hanger further includes structure for providing pivots upon which the indicator can be flexed to remove the indicator from the hanger. The indicator can include a discontinuity for admitting a hanger hook and assisting deformation of the indicator. The indicator can be deformed along the discontinuity to remove the indicator from the hanger.

Abstract: A hanger arrangement in accordance with an embodiment of the present application includes a hanger including a hanger body, a hook member and a peripheral rib extending outward from the hanger body and the hook member and an indicator device removably attached on a side of the hanger body at a point where the hanger body and the hook member join, the indicator device including locating means associated with the indicator device operable to attach the indicator device to the peripheral rib of the hanger such that the indicator device is secured at the point where the hanger body and the hook member join. The locating means may include at least one abutment member extending partially into the groove and structured to fit against the hanger body, a stub structured to clip over the peripheral rib of the hanger.

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a garment hanger for use with a top sizer clip includes a body having a cross bar and a hook member extending outwardly therefrom. The hook member includes a web portion having an inner edge and an opposing outer edge, wherein the hook member terminates in a curved distal end and includes a neck portion that connects the hook member to the cross bar. The neck portion is defined by a portion of the outer edge that faces one end of the cross bar and a portion of the inner edge that faces an opposite end of the cross bar. The outer edge in the neck portion has a concave shape, while the inner edge in the neck portion has a convex shape.

Abstract: A garment hanger (10) and a resilient indicia tag (30) wherein the garment hanger comprises a web (40) arranged to latch the indicia tag thereto. The web defines an aperture (45) therethrough. The indicia tag (30) is substantially U-shaped in cross-section having a first leg (31) and a second leg (32) opposed to the first leg arranged such that the web (40) is receivable between the first leg and the second leg. A cooperating latch (451, 33) is provided on the web and on an inner face of the first leg for latching the indicia tag to the web. With the indicia tag (30) latched to the web (40) an inner face of the first leg (31) is accessible through the aperture (45) to a tool resiliently to flex at least a portion of the first leg away from the web such that the latching means mutually disengage.

Abstract: A crown-type sizer is suitable for mounting on a hanger having a body and a hook extending from a mid-point of the body and includes a peripheral wall having a first side and a second side opposed to the first side. The sizer includes a quantity of bosses that have at least one boss in a first set and at least one boss in a second set. The first set is disposed on the first side and the second set is disposed on the second side. Each of the bosses engages onto the hanger and block the sizer onto the hanger in a stable manner. The first set of bosses is offset to the second set of bosses with respect to a plane bisecting the first and the second side.

Abstract: A garment hanger having a slide-in sizer. The hanger includes a sizer-receiving frame defining at least one sizer-receiving slot for sliding receipt of a substantially flat and planar sizer. In one preferred embodiment, the sizer is formed from paper. The sizer-receiving frame may be positioned within a notch defined between the junction of the body and the base portion of the hook. Alternatively, the sizer-receiving frame may be positioned at the upper portion of the hook.

Abstract: In a lower neck sizer for a garment hanger and a combination turnable wire hook hanger and lower neck sizer, the lower neck sizer includes a body dimensioned to generally surround a cylindrical projection and the support flanges adjacent to the body flange of the hanger, and an inwardly extending tab secured to the sizer body configured to engage the hanger at the lower neck region to resist removal. The lower neck sizer also has a discontinuity traversing the height of the body to facilitate mounting on the hanger.

Abstract: The crown-type sizer is mounted on a plastic hanger which includes a body and a hook that extends angularly upwards from the mid-point of the body. The sizer is characterized in having a peripheral wall that defines two open bases to allow the sizer to pass over the hook and at least one protruding boss on an inner part of wall to engage itself onto the hanger and thus block the sizer onto said hanger in a stable manner.

Abstract: In a combination of a garment hanger and a reusable indicator for displaying garment-related information, the indicator can be attached to and removed from a lower neck region of the hanger where a hanger post intersects the hanger body. The hanger includes an indicator retaining member for providing indicator retaining interference with the indicator to retain the indicator at the lower neck region. The hanger further includes structure for providing pivots upon which the indicator can be flexed to remove the indicator from the hanger. The indicator can include a discontinuity for admitting a hanger hook and assisting deformation of the indicator. The indicator can be deformed along the discontinuity to remove the indicator from the hanger.

Abstract: A garment hanger having a fold over paper sizer. The hanger includes a sizer-receiving web defining opposing sizer-receiving slots. A paper sizer is folded from a flat unfolded state to a folded U-shaped state, and then installed about the web such that a first edge of the sizer is received within the first sizer-receiving slot and a second edge of the sizer is received within the second sizer-receiving slot.

Abstract: A lower neck sizer for a garment hanger and a combination of a turnable wire hook hanger and the lower neck sizer are disclosed. The sizer has a body dimensioned to surround a lower neck portion of the hanger, where a hook of the hanger joins a body of the hanger. The sizer also has an inwardly extending tab secured to the sizer body for engaging the hanger at the lower neck portion to resist removal.

Abstract: The invention is a product that allows one to determine precisely how many times a particular garment has been worn. By removing the guesswork from the “wash-or-wear equation,” the consumer knows the garment is sufficiently clean, and will generally be able to extend the wearing of the garment between cleanings. Use of the invention will result in the conservation of resources in terms of reduced consumption of water, energy, detergent/softeners, and dry cleaning services; it will also increase the life span of garments as well as cleaning/drying appliances.

Abstract: Procedure and device for marking, identifying and organizing clothing. The device is temporarily affixed to a hanger by looping the device over the top hook part of a clothing hanger then conjoining an article of clothing on that same hanger. Once the device and article of clothing are conjoined in the hanging position, the device labels the article of clothing as a condition or state of use determined by device markings or user options. The device allows the user to mark clothing in categories such as worn or unworn, used or new, size, or could identify the status of an infinite number of clothes hung by sections on as many hangers with one device serving as the label for all articles of clothing in that section.

Abstract: A garment hanger (10) and a resilient indicia tag (30) wherein the garment hanger comprises a web (40) arranged to latch the indicia tag thereto. The web defines an aperture (45) therethrough. The indicia tag (30) is substantially U-shaped in cross-section having a first leg (31) and a second leg (32) opposed to the first leg arranged such that the web (40) is receivable between the first leg and the second leg. A cooperating latch (451, 33) is provided on the web and on an inner face of the first leg for latching the indicia tag to the web. With the indicia tag (30) latched to the web (40) an inner face of the first leg (31) is accessible through the aperture (45) to a tool resiliently to flex at least a portion of the first leg away from the web such that the latching means mutually disengage.

Abstract: The invention is a product that allows one to determine precisely how many times a particular garment has been worn. By removing the guesswork from the “wash-or-wear equation,” the consumer knows the garment is sufficiently clean, and will generally be able to extend the wearing of the garment between cleanings. Use of the invention will result in the conservation of resources in terms of reduced consumption of water, energy, detergent/softeners, and dry cleaning services; it will also increase the life span of garments as well as cleaning/drying appliances.

Abstract: The invention is a product that allows one to determine precisely how many times a particular garment has been worn, its relative cleanliness status, the last day a garment was worn, and helps the consumer coordinate their outfits. The invention provides the necessary information to fully utilize and manage a consumer's wardrobe and closet. Using the invention dramatically increases total closet awareness resulting in faster and easier wardrobe decisions. In addition, by removing the guesswork from the “wash or wear” equation, the consumer knows when the garment is sufficiently clean, and will generally be able to extend the wearing of the garment between cleanings Use of the invention will result in the conservation of resources in terms of reduced consumption of water, energy, detergents/softeners, and dry cleaning services and harmful dry cleaning chemicals; it will also increase the life span of garments as well as cleaning/drying appliances.

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a garment hanger for use with a top sizer clip includes a body having a cross bar and a hook member extending outwardly therefrom. The hook member includes a web portion having an inner edge and an opposing outer edge, wherein the hook member terminates in a curved distal end and includes a neck portion that connects the hook member to the cross bar. The neck portion is defined by a portion of the outer edge that faces one end of the cross bar and a portion of the inner edge that faces an opposite end of the cross bar. The outer edge in the neck portion has a concave shape, while the inner edge in the neck portion has a convex shape.

Abstract: A clothing tracking device is provided having a substantially rectangular body made of a rigid sheet material and equipped with a reinforced opening configured and positioned on the rigid sheet to allow a garment hanger to fit within and cause the substantially rectangular body to lie in such a way as not to interfere with or cause damage to a garment hung on said hanger. The rigid sheet material having a plurality of pockets formed from a transparent material affixed thereto. Each pocket having three sides completely affixed to the rigid sheet material and one side at least partially unfixed to the rigid sheet material to form pockets. At least one note card configured to fit within the pocket having a recording area adapted for recording date, event, and remarks about when the clothing was worn, cleaned or purchased.

Abstract: In a combination of an intimate apparel hanger and an indicator for displaying garment-related information, the indicator is mounted to a lower neck region of the hanger where the hanger hook intersects the hanger body. The hanger has a flange, having a sloped surface and an undersurface. The indicator has a resilient tab disposed in a wall of the indicator body. The resilient tab is outwardly displaced by the sloped surface to expand the top opening of the indicator to allow the indicator to pass over the flange. The undersurface of the flange retains the indicator at the lower neck region after the indicator passes over the flange.

Abstract: A combination hanger and indicator is disclosed. The hanger has a body and a hook extending upward from the body. The body includes a recess in a top surface thereof. The indicator has a top opening and a pair of opposite side walls connected by a pair of opposite end walls. The indicator further includes at least one resilient tab attached to a bottom surface thereof for engaging the recess in the top surface of the body.

Abstract: A metal wire hanger hook and indicator in combination, the metal wire hook having a curved top portion and a fixture secured to the metal wire hook, the fixture having a web for displaying indicia, the web including at least one abutment for engaging the indicator, and an indicator having an open cavity therein for receiving the web of the fixture, and means for engaging the abutment. More preferably the indicator is both removable and child-proof as defined by industry standards.

Abstract: A sizer for a garment hanger configured to extend over a garment hanger comprising a body. The body has an outer surface and an inner surface, and defines a cavity with an upper opening and a lower opening. The body further having a central region with a first wall and a second wall spaced apart therefrom, and, a first curved wall spanning between the first wall and the second wall and a second curved wall spanning between the first wall and the second wall. The first and second curved walls are outwardly convex and define a peak region on each of the first and second curved walls. Applying a pinching force upon the first and second curved walls toward each other drives the first wall and second wall further apart, to, in turn, temporarily widen at least one of the lower and the upper openings of the body.

Abstract: A metal wire hanger hook and indicator in combination, the metal wire hook having a curved top portion and a fixture secured to the metal wire hook, the fixture having a web for displaying indicia, the web including at least one abutment for engaging the indicator, and an indicator having an open cavity therein for receiving the web of the fixture, and means for engaging the abutment. More preferably the indicator is both removable and child-proof as defined by industry standards.

Abstract: A crown sizer for a metal hook hanger. The hanger includes a hook-receiving post having a pair of opposing projections extending outwardly therefrom. The sizer is mounted about the post, and includes a body formed of first and second pairs of opposing sidewalls. Each of the opposing sidewalls in the first pair includes an engagement shoulder on the interior surface thereof, the shoulders being located and sized to engage the projections thereby securing the sizer about the post.

Abstract: The crown-type sizer is mounted on a plastic hanger which includes a body and a hook that extends angularly upwards from the mid-point of the body. The sizer is characterized in having a peripheral wall that defines two open bases to allow the sizer to pass over the hook and at least one protruding boss on an inner part of wall to engage itself onto the hanger and thus block the sizer onto said hanger in a stable manner.

Abstract: A top sizer clip according to one embodiment for use with a garment hanger includes a body having a pair of side walls and end walls joined to and extending between the side walls. The body includes a top wall that is joined to upper edges of the side walls and end walls. The top wall partially encloses the body so as to create a hollow body structure that includes an interior compartment defined by the end walls, side walls, and top wall. The top wall includes an opening formed therethrough for receiving a hook member of the hanger. The opening is defined by a pair of opposing first edges and a pair of opposing second side edges that extend between the first edges. The clip also includes a pair of slots being formed along the first edges and extending toward the end walls. The second edges include a pair of interference sections (detents) where a distance between the second edges is at a minimum.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a top sizer is provided for use in combination with a garment hanger having a body and a hook member. The top sizer has a hollow body having an open bottom, a pair of side walls and a convex top wall that extends between the side walls and closes off a top of the top sizer and at least one locking member formed along an inner surface of one side wall.