Hanger for an article

Abstract

A hanger ( 10, 100 ) for an article such as a tie ( 30 ) is disclosed. The hanger includes either a rigid holder ( 18 ) or a pivoted holder ( 118 ) and a cover ( 11 ) having two cover elements ( 12, 14 ). The cover elements ( 12, 14 ) are hingedly connected at 13 and are movable between open and closed configurations. The cover ( 11 ) when closed clamps the tie ( 30 ) in position and prevents it becoming shop soiled. Preferably the hanger ( 10, 100 ) is provided with a hook ( 20, 120 ). The cover ( 11 ) is also able to contain articles. At least one of the cover elements ( 12, 14 ) is provided with an in-mould label ( 22, 122 ).

1 . A hanger for an article, said hanger comprising first and second cover elements pivotable relative to each other between an open configuration and a substantially closed configuration, 
 a support member connected to one of said cover elements and located inside both said cover elements when said cover elements are in said closed configuration, said support member engaging said article, and said cover elements in said closed configuration clamping said article against said support member to discourage dislodgement of said article from said support member, and    a hook means connected to one of said cover elements to permit said hanger to be suspended from a rail, bar, or like support.    
   
   
       2 . The hanger as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said support member is substantially rigid and of generally L-shaped configuration.  
   
   
       3 . The hanger as claimed in  claim 2  wherein said support member is connected to one of said cover elements adjacent the pivotable interconnection therebetween.  
   
   
       4 . The hanger as claimed in  claim 3  wherein said one cover element includes a window.  
   
   
       5 . The hanger as claimed in  claim 4  wherein said window is opposite said support member.  
   
   
       6 . The hanger as claimed in  claim 3  wherein said hook means is connected to the same cover element to which said support member is connected.  
   
   
       7 . The hanger as claimed in  claim 1  wherein support member is pivotable relative to the one cover element to which it is connected.  
   
   
       8 . The hanger as claimed in  claim 7  wherein said support member is pivotable away from said other cover element.  
   
   
       9 . The hanger as claimed in  claim 8  wherein said cover elements have a pivotable interconnection therebetween extending along one side thereof and said support element is pivoted to said one cover element at a side thereof opposite said one side.  
   
   
       10 . The hanger as claimed in  claim 9  wherein the free end of said pivotable support arm has one part of a two part releasable latch means, the other part of which is located adjacent said one side of said one cover means.  
   
   
       11 . A method of presenting an article for sale, said method comprising the steps of: 
 (i) at least partially enclosing said article within a pair of cover elements hingedly connected together by an integrally formed moulded hinge means, and    (ii) displaying a label relating to said article on an exterior side of at least one of said cover elements, said label being formed with said cover element by an in-mould labelling technique.    
   
   
       12 . The method as claimed in  claim 11  including the further step of: 
 (iii) forming said cover elements to have a peripheral rim, and    (iv) forming a releasable snap-fit lock arrangement to hold said cover elements closed with their corresponding rims engaged.    
   
   
       13 . A moulded plastics holder comprising a first cover element and a second cover element hingedly connected together by an integrally formed moulded hinge means and movable between open and closed positions, each of said cover elements having an interior side and an exterior side with at least one of said exterior sides having an in-mould label formed therewith.  
   
   
       14 . The holder as claimed in  claim 13  wherein both of said cover element exterior sides have an in-mould label formed therewith.  
   
   
       15 . The holder as claimed in  claim 14  wherein each of said cover elements has a rim engageable with the rim of the other cover element.  
   
   
       16 . The holder as claimed in  claim 15  wherein said cover elements include a releasable snap-fit lock arrangement.  
   
   
       17 . A method of presenting an article for sale, said method being substantially as herein described with reference to the drawings.