Hanger

Abstract

The present invention relates to a multipurpose hanger, which is especially useful for hanging clothing. The hanger is made from pressed waste paper pulp or a by-product of another process, and comprises a single unitary body having at least two suspension bars extending from either side of a suspension hook. Each member of the body comprises a substantially planar section with at least one reinforcing feature formed therein.

1 . A hanger made from pressed waste paper pulp or a by-product of another process, comprising a single unitary body having at least two suspension bars extending from either side of a suspension hook, wherein each member of the body comprises a substantially planar section with at least one reinforcing feature formed therein. 
   
   
       2 . A hanger according to  claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing feature comprises perpendicular flanges extending in the same direction from each edge of the planar section. 
   
   
       3 . A hanger according to  claim 1  herein the reinforcing feature comprises a channel in one surface that forms a proud ridge in the opposing surface. 
   
   
       4 . A hanger according to  claim 1 , in which the body further comprises a substantially horizontal cross bar connecting each free end of the suspension bars. 
   
   
       5 . A hanger according to  claim 1 , wherein the suspension bars slope down and away from each other at an oblique angle. 
   
   
       6 . A hanger according to any  claim 1 , in which the body further comprises at least one notch on an upper surface of each suspension bar. 
   
   
       7 . A hanger according to  claim 1 , in which the body further comprises a panel disposed at the join between the suspension hook and suspension bars. 
   
   
       8 . A hanger according to  claim 7 , wherein indicia are applied to the panel. 
   
   
       9 . A hanger according to  claim 8 , wherein the indicia are applied to the panel by embossing. 
   
   
       10 . A hanger according to  claim 1 , wherein the maximum width between the outermost sections of each shoulder lies in the range of 300 mm and 520 mm. 
   
   
       11 . A hanger according to  claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the substantially planar sections of the body lies in the range of 2.5-7 mm. 
   
   
       12 . A hanger according to any  claim 1 , wherein the density of the material is substantially 0.0045 gmm −3 . 
   
   
       13 . A hanger according to  claim 1 , wherein the by-product is sugar cane pulp. 
   
   
       14 . A hanger according to  claim 1 , wherein at least one dye is added to the waste paper pulp or by-product of another process. 
   
   
       15 . A hanger according to  claim 1 , wherein an internal sizing agent is added to the waste paper pulp or by-product of another process. 
   
   
       16 . A hanger according to  claim 1 , to which a surface sizing agent is applied to the waste paper pulp or by-product of another process once pressed. 
   
   
       17 . A hanger according to  claim 1 , wherein a dry strength agent is added to the waste paper pulp or by-product of another process. 
   
   
       18 . A hanger according to  claim 1 , wherein the waste paper pulp or by-product of another process is pressed into a forming mould, dried and then heat pressed. 
   
   
       19 . A hanger according to  claim 18  in which the hanger is subjected to a second heat pressing step. 
   
   
       20 . A hanger according to  claim 1 , wherein at least part of the suspension hook comprises a thickened solid cross-section.