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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 08, 2000
Filed:
May. 27, 1998
Andrew M Zuckerman, Forest Hills, NY (US);
Carlisle Plastics Inc., North Bergen, NJ (US);
Abstract
A pinch-grip hanger includes an attachment portion for securing the hanger to a support and at least one pinch-grip for receiving an article for hanging. The pinch-grip includes a pair of components secured to each other, each component including an end for receiving the article therebetween. The pinch-grip also includes a biasing element for biasing the ends together and for permitting separation of the ends towards a fully extended open position by movement of at least one the components. One of the components includes at least one projection extending towards the other component to inhibit some accidental movement of the pinch-grip towards the fully extended open position while permitting intentional movement of the pinch-grip towards the fully extended open position.