US3567034A
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Lockable hanger bar
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-11-28
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Granted: 1971-03-02
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Expires: 1989-11-28
Abstract
Abstract A lockable hanger bar comprises an elongate tubular bar adapted to hold a plurality of garment hangers in the crenels between hollow projections extending upwardly from the bar. A unitary, substantially planar locking member is moveably disposed entirely within the bar. The locking member includes a plurality of inverted L-shaped extensions which in an open position are hidden in the projections. In a closed position, the top part of each extension extends across an associated crenel between two projections so as to lock a hanger retained in the crenel.
Inventors
- 👤 Salomon Mozelsio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:20
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G25/00; A47G25/02; A47G25/06; A47G25/0692; E; E05; E05B; E05B69/00; E05B69/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A lockable hanger bar comprising: an elongate, substantially tubular bar having a plurality of hollow, spaced projections extending upwardly therefrom; and a unitary, substantially planar locking member having an elongate portion with a plurality of inverted L-shaped extensions attached to an edge thereof, said member being moveably disposed within said tubular bar with said extensions situated in said projections, said member being moveable between an open position in which said extensions are hidden within said projections and a closed position in which the top part of each extension bridges across an associated crenel between a pair of said projections, said closed position lockably retaining hangers supported by said hanger bar within said crenels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A lockable hanger bar comprising: an elongate, substantially tubular bar having a plurality of hollow, spaced projections extending upwardly therefrom; and a unitary, substantially planar locking member having an elongate portion with a plurality of inverted L-shaped extensions attached to an edge thereof, said member being moveably disposed within said tubular bar with said extensions situated in said projections, said member being moveable between an open position in which said extensions are hidden within said projections and a closed position in which the top part of each extension bridges across an associated crenel between a pair of said projections, said closed position lockably retaining hangers supported by said hanger bar within said crenels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A lockable hanger bar as defined in claim 1 wherein said tubular bar is unitary.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
A lockable hanger bar as defined in claim 1 wherein said tubular bar comprises: a tube having an elongate slot along the top thereof; and an elongate, crenelated member having a substantially inverted U-shaped cross section, said crenelated member being disposed partly within said tube with the crenelated portion thereof extending through said slot to form said projections.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A lockable hanger bar as defined in claim 1 further comprising means for moving said locking member longitudinally of said tubular bar betweeN said open and closed positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A lockable hanger bar as defined in claim 4 wherein said means for moving comprises a solenoid operatively connected to said locking member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A lockable hanger bar as defined in claim 5 wherein said solenoid is situated within said tubular bar.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
A lockable hanger bar as defined in claim 4 wherein said means for moving comprises a lever partly situated within said tubular bar and operatively connected to said locking member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A lockable hanger bar as defined in claim 7, further comprising lock means within said tubular bar for securing said locking member in said closed position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
A lockable hanger bar as defined in claim 4 further comprising bias means for biasing said locking member in said open position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
58 words
In combination; a lockable hanger bar as defined in claim 1; and at least one hanger supported by said hanger bar within one of said crenels, said hanger including a hook terminating in an end portion having a dimension greater than the spacing between the bottom of said crenel and the top part of one of said extensions.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-03-01 | 1974-08-31 | 1975-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-01 | 1978-08-31 | 1979-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-01 | 1982-08-31 | 1983-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |