U.S. patent application number 14/835073 was filed with the patent office on 2016-03-03 for jewelry display hanger with cable tie.
The applicant listed for this patent is B&G Plastics, Inc.. Invention is credited to Keith C. Cedro, Daniel V. Cunneen, Jake Strassburger.
Application Number | 20160058209 14/835073 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 55401076 |
Filed Date | 2016-03-03 |
United States Patent
Application |
20160058209 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Strassburger; Jake ; et
al. |
March 3, 2016 |
JEWELRY DISPLAY HANGER WITH CABLE TIE
Abstract
A jewelry display hanger is provided that includes: a body, a
hook, a bracket and one or more fastening devices. The body has a
hook or an aperture for attaching the hanger to a display case or
display rod. The bracket is attached to the front surface of the
body and the front surface of the bracket is concave and adapted to
receive a piece of jewelry. The first end of the fastening device
passes through at least two of the apertures in the body and
secures the piece of jewelry to the hanger.
Inventors: |
Strassburger; Jake; (South
Plainfield, NJ) ; Cunneen; Daniel V.; (Waldwick,
NJ) ; Cedro; Keith C.; (Clifton, NJ) |
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Applicant: |
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B&G Plastics, Inc. |
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NJ |
US |
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Family ID: |
55401076 |
Appl. No.: |
14/835073 |
Filed: |
August 25, 2015 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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62043154 |
Aug 28, 2014 |
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Current U.S.
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248/317 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47F 5/0006 20130101;
B65D 73/0014 20130101; B65D 63/109 20130101; A47F 7/02 20130101;
B65D 63/1027 20130101; B65D 73/0064 20130101; B65D 63/02
20130101 |
International
Class: |
A47F 5/00 20060101
A47F005/00; B65D 63/02 20060101 B65D063/02; B65D 63/04 20060101
B65D063/04; A47F 7/02 20060101 A47F007/02; B65D 63/10 20060101
B65D063/10 |
Claims
1. A jewelry display hanger comprising: a substantially flat body
having a hook, front and rear surfaces, a longitudinal axis, a
first end, a second end, two sides extending between the first and
second ends and a plurality of apertures; a bracket having a front
surface, a rear surface, a first side and a second side, wherein
the rear surface is attached to the front surface of the body, and
wherein the front surface of the bracket is adapted to receive a
piece of jewelry; and a fastening device having a first end and a
second end, wherein the first end passes through at least two of
the plurality of apertures in the body and is connected to the
second end to secure the piece of jewelry to the hanger.
2. The jewelry display hanger according to claim 1, wherein the
hook extends perpendicularly to the body from the first end and
then parallel to the rear surface of the body towards the second
end of the body.
3. The jewelry display hanger according to claim 1, wherein the
fastening device is a first cable tie having a first end and a
second end comprising a locking device, wherein the first end
passes through at least two of the plurality of apertures in the
body and is inserted in the locking device to secure the piece of
jewelry to the hanger.
4. The jewelry display hanger according to claim 3 further
comprising a second cable tie similar to the first, wherein the
second cable tie passes through the body in a manner similar to the
first cable tie using two other of the plurality of apertures to
further secure the piece of jewelry to the hanger.
4. The jewelry display hanger according to claim 1, wherein the
first end of the cable tie passes through one of the plurality of
apertures in the body from the rear surface to the front surface,
over the bracket and through a second of the plurality of apertures
in the body from the front surface to the rear surface.
5. The jewelry display hanger according to claim 1, wherein the
front surface of the bracket is concave.
6. The jewelry display hanger according to claim 1 further
comprising an aperture for receiving a rod of a display rack.
7. The jewelry display hanger according to claim 1, wherein the
fastening device is a twist tie, an elastic cord or a metal
strap.
8. A jewelry display hanger comprising: a substantially flat
rectangular body having a hook, front and rear surfaces, a
longitudinal axis, a first end, a second end, two sides extending
between the first and second ends and a plurality of apertures; a
bracket having a concave front surface, a rear surface, a first
side and a second side, wherein the rear surface is attached to the
front surface of the body, and wherein the front surface of the
bracket is adapted to receive a piece of jewelry; and a first cable
tie having a first end and a second end comprising a locking
device, wherein the first end passes through at least two of the
plurality of apertures in the body and is inserted in the locking
device to secure the piece of jewelry to the hanger.
9. The jewelry display hanger according to claim 7, wherein the
hook extends perpendicularly to the body from the first end and
then parallel to the rear surface of the body towards the second
end of the body.
10. The jewelry display hanger according to claim 8 further
comprising a second cable tie similar to the first, wherein the
second cable tie passes through the body in a manner similar to the
first cable tie using two other of the plurality of apertures to
further secure the piece of jewelry to the hanger.
11. The jewelry display hanger according to claim 8, wherein the
first end of the cable tie passes through one of the plurality of
apertures in the body from the rear surface to the front surface,
over the bracket and through a second of the plurality of apertures
in the body from the front surface to the rear surface.
12. The jewelry display hanger according to claim 8 further
comprising an aperture for receiving a rod of a display rack.
13. The jewelry display hanger according to claim 8, wherein the
body has a rectangular shape.
14. A jewelry display hanger comprising: a substantially flat
rectangular body having a hook, front and rear surfaces, a
longitudinal axis, a first end, a second end, two sides extending
between the first and second ends and a plurality of apertures; a
bracket having a concave front surface, a rear surface, a first
side and a second side, wherein the rear surface is attached to the
front surface of the body, and wherein the front surface of the
bracket is adapted to receive a piece of jewelry; and a first cable
tie having a first end and a second end comprising a locking
device, wherein the first end passes through at least two of the
plurality of apertures in the body and is inserted in the locking
device to secure the piece of jewelry to the hanger.
15. The jewelry display hanger according to claim 14, wherein the
hook extends perpendicularly to the body from the first end and
then parallel to the rear surface of the body towards the second
end of the body.
16. The jewelry display hanger according to claim 14 further
comprising a second cable tie similar to the first, wherein the
second cable tie passes through the body in a manner similar to the
first cable tie using two other of the plurality of apertures to
further secure the piece of jewelry to the hanger.
17. The jewelry display hanger according to claim 14, wherein the
first end of the cable tie passes through one of the plurality of
apertures in the body from the rear surface to the front surface,
over the bracket and through a second of the plurality of apertures
in the body from the front surface to the rear surface.
18. The jewelry display hanger according to claim 14 further
comprising an aperture for receiving a rod of a display rack.
19. The jewelry display hanger according to claim 14, wherein the
cable tie locking device cannot be unlocked.
Description
[0001] This application claims priority from provisional
application Ser. No. 62/043,154, filed on Aug. 28, 2014, which is
incorporated herein in its entirety.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to hangers that are used in
the packaging and display of jewelry. In particular, the present
invention relates to hangers that are secured to one or more pieces
of jewelry with a cable tie or other fastening device and hung from
merchandise displays.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
[0003] Small articles, such as jewelry, are commonly displayed for
sale in retail stores on racks or in display cases where the
articles are hung. A variety of different hangers and tags have
been used that are secured to the article and have a means for
attaching the article to the rack for display. Several of the
criteria for designing these hangers relate to the cost of
manufacturing the hangers and the cost of attaching them to the
articles. Another important design consideration is that the
hangers must be convenient for the merchant to display and they
must be convenient for the customer to remove after purchase.
[0004] Hangers used for displaying large pieces of jewelry, such as
bracelets, broaches and necklaces, must be designed so that the
customer can easily view the jewelry and remove the hanger from the
display rack. The hangers must also be designed so that the
customer can easily remove the hanger to try on the jewelry.
Because a customer may try on several pieces of jewelry before
making a selection, the hangers must be designed so that they can
be removed and then reinstalled on the rack by the customer
numerous times without damaging either the jewelry or the hangers.
Moreover, large pieces of jewelry require attachment devices that
can accommodate their large size.
[0005] Accordingly, there is a need for a hanger for displaying
large pieces of jewelry that can be easily removed and reinstalled
in the display and that does not prevent the jewelry from being
worn by a customer. There is also a need for a hanger for
displaying jewelry that can be economically manufactured and easily
and firmly secured to the jewelry.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] In accordance with the present invention, a jewelry display
hanger is provided. The jewelry display hanger comprises, consists
of or consists essentially of a body, a hook, a bracket and one or
more fastening devices, preferably cable ties. The body is
substantially flat and preferably rectangular in shape front and
rear surfaces, a longitudinal axis, a first end, a second end, two
sides extending between the first and second ends and a plurality
of apertures. The body has a hook or an aperture for attaching the
hanger to a display case or display rod. The hook is an L-shaped
member that extends perpendicularly to the body from the first end
and then parallel to the rear surface of the body towards the
second end of the body. The bracket has a front surface, a rear
surface, a first side and a second side. The rear surface of the
bracket is attached to the front surface of the body and the front
surface of the bracket is preferably concave and adapted to receive
a piece of jewelry.
[0007] The fastening device can be a cable tie, a twist tie, an
elastic cord or a metal strap that passes through the body of the
hanger and the piece of jewelry at least once before the two ends
are connected at the side of the hanger opposite the jewelry. For
example, a first cable tie has a first end and a second end that
includes a locking device. The first end passes through at least
two of the plurality of apertures in the body and is inserted in
the locking device to secure the piece of jewelry, such as a ring,
to the hanger. Preferably, the first end of the cable tie passes
through one of the plurality of apertures in the body from the rear
surface to the front surface, over the bracket and through the
ring. The cable tie then passes through a second of the plurality
of apertures in the body from the front surface to the rear
surface. If desired, the cable tie can be passed through the body
and ring a second time before being connected to the second end.
Optionally, a second cable tie similar to the first cable tie can
pass through the body in a manner similar to the first cable tie
using a third and a fourth of the plurality of apertures to further
secure the piece of jewelry to the hanger. Additional cable ties
operating in the same manner can be used. Preferably, the cable tie
locking devices cannot be unlocked and have to be cut. The opposing
ends of other types of fastening devices can be secured in
different manners, such as twisting or knotting.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0008] The preferred embodiments of the jewelry display hanger with
one or more cable ties of the present invention, as well as other
objects, features and advantages of this invention, will be
apparent from the accompanying drawings wherein:
[0009] FIG. 1 is a front view of a first embodiment of the jewelry
display hanger with a cable tie having a hook, a substantially flat
body with one or more apertures and bracket on the front for
securely attaching a piece of jewelry using a cable tie.
[0010] FIG. 2 is a top view of the jewelry display hanger with a
cable tie shown in FIG. 1.
[0011] FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the jewelry display hanger with a
cable tie shown in FIG. 1.
[0012] FIG. 4 is a side of the jewelry display hanger with a cable
tie shown in FIG. 1.
[0013] FIG. 5 is a rear view of the jewelry display hanger with a
cable tie shown in FIG. 1.
[0014] FIG. 6 is a perspective front view of the jewelry display
hanger with a cable tie shown in FIG. 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0015] The present invention is a jewelry display hanger with one
or more cable ties or other fastening devices that is used to
display rings and other types of jewelry in retail stores. The
jewelry display hanger includes: a body, a hook, a bracket and a
fastening device; e.g., a first cable tie and, optionally, a second
cable tie. The body is rectangular and substantially flat with a
plurality of apertures. The front and rear surfaces of the body can
include logos, product descriptions or pricing information,
including bar codes. The hook extends outwardly from the rear
surface at the first end of the body. The bracket is attached to
the front surface of the body and the concave surface on the front
side receives the curved outer surface of a ring. After a ring is
placed on the bracket, a fastening device, such as a cable tie, a
twist tie, a metal strap or an elastic cord, is inserted through
apertures from the rear of the body, pass through the ring and back
through apertures in the body. When a cable tie is used, the first
and, optionally, second cable ties are inserted through the
apertures from the rear of the hanger, preferably in a manner so
that the portions of the cable tie passing over the ring are
parallel. The first end of the cable tie (or ties) then passes
through the locking device on the second end and tightened to
secure the ring to the hanger.
[0016] A cable tie with a substantially flat first end having a
surface with transverse ridges (i.e., ridges or raised portions of
the surface that are perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the
cable tie) and a second end with a locking device is inserted in
the passage. Typically, the cable tie is made from a plastic or
nylon material. The first end of the cable tie is inserted into one
of the apertures in the body and then through a second aperture. If
desired, the cable tie can be passed back through the body a second
time. The cable tie is then inserted in the locking device to form
a loop for attaching the hanger to an article of jewelry.
Preferably, the cable tie locking device cannot be unlocked. For
example, the first end of the cable tie can have a plurality of
ribs transverse to the length of the cable tie. The ridges extend
from the surface of the cable tie in a direction from the first end
towards the second end. When the first end of the cable tie is
inserted into the locking device on the second end, the ridges are
slanted in a direction away from the direction of movement of the
first end so the cable tie easily passes through the locking
device. However, if the user attempts to move the cable tie in the
opposite direction, the ridges engage the locking device and
prevent the cable tie from moving. In order to remove the cable tie
from the hanger, the cable tie has to be cut. The design of the
cable tie is not intended to limit the invention and the use of any
one of a variety of well-known cable ties is contemplated by this
invention. Other types of fastening devices can also be used. For
example, when a twist tie is used, it is installed in a similar
manner to the cable tie except the two ends are secured by
twisting. An elastic cord would be secured by forming a knot from
the two ends.
[0017] Referring now to the drawings, FIGS. 1-6 show the jewelry
display hanger 10 with a body 12 that has a first end 14, a second
end 16, a first side 18, a second side 20, a front surface 22 and a
rear surface 24. The first end 14 has a hook 26 for attaching the
hanger 10 to a display. A bracket 28 is attached to the front
surface 22 of the body 12 with two pairs of apertures 30, 32 and
36, 38 above and below the bracket 28 and another aperture 34 near
the center of the body 12 for mounting the hanger 10 on a display
rod. The bracket 28 for receiving a ring 90 has a rear surface 40
that is attached to the front surface 22 of the body 12 and a
concave front surface 42 that extends between the two sides 44, 46.
A single cable tie 48 can pass through the body 12 twice via
apertures 30, 32 and 36, 38 above and below the bracket 28 to
secure the ring 90 to the hanger 10. Alternatively, two cable ties
48, 50 can be used by passing each of the cable ties 48, 50 through
two of the apertures 30, 32, 36, 38. After the cable tie 48 or ties
48, 50 are passed through the apertures 30, 32, 36, 38 and the ring
90, the flat end 52 of the tie 48 is inserted into the locking
device 54 on the opposing end to secure the ring 90 to the hanger
10.
[0018] Thus, while there have been described the preferred
embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art will
realize that other embodiments can be made without departing from
the spirit of the invention, and it is intended to include all such
further modifications and changes as come within the true scope of
the claims set forth herein.
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