Skirt and trouser clip for hanger

Claim 1

A clip arranged for ready assembly and releasable securement on a rod-like element of a first predetermined diameter and having a longitudinal axis, said clip comprising a pair of jaws formed of a first plastic material and resilient bias means formed of polycarbonate and having higher tensile strength and resiliency than said first material, each of said jaws being a generally planar member and comprising an elongated first end portion defining a finger grasping opening, an intermediate portion, and a second end portion including a projection extending at an angle to the plane of said jaw member, said intermediate portion including an arcuate recess therein for close receipt of a portion of the periphery of said rod-like element when said clip is assembled thereon, said bias means being a generally U-shaped member having a pair of outwardly flared legs each terminating in a free end and an arcuate intermediate portion defining a recess having a first predetermined diameter, the free ends of said bias means being spaced apart by a distance greater than the diameter of said recess to enable said bias means to be readily secured to said jaws, with each of said legs overlying and engaging a respective one of said jaws adjacent said intermediate portion and with the recess in said arcuate portion coacting with the recess in each of said jaws to form a substantially circular opening closely receiving a portion of said rod-like member therein to complete the assembly of said clip by holding said jaws on said rod-like member and whereupon said clip can be readily slid therealong and pivoted thereabout with said rod-like element acting as a fulcrum.