Display hanger

Abstract

A display hanger comprises a mounting structure and a hanger rail. The mounting structure is configured to be secured to an item of merchandise and includes a clamping member. The hanger rail is pivotably attached to the mounting structure, and wherein the clamping member clamps the hanger rail in an orientation for supporting the merchandise.

1 . A display hanger, comprising:
 a mounting structure configured to be secured to an item of merchandise, the mounting structure including a clamping member; and   a hanger rail pivotally attached to the mounting structure, and wherein the clamping member clamps the hanger rail in an orientation for supporting the merchandise.   
   
   
       2 . The display hanger of  claim 1 , wherein the hanger rail is pivotably attached to the mounting structure by a pair of spaced apart sleeves. 
   
   
       3 . The display hanger of  claim 1 , wherein the clamping member comprises at least one clamp forming a channel having an open end for receiving a portion of the hanger rail. 
   
   
       4 . The display hanger of  claim 1 , wherein the mounting structure includes a sleeve having an insertion opening configured to receive a portion of the hanger rail. 
   
   
       5 . The display hanger of  claim 1 , wherein the hanger rail is pivotally moveable about approximately one hundred eighty degrees relative to the mounting structure. 
   
   
       6 . The display hanger of  claim 1 , wherein the hanger rail includes a top portion and bottom end portions, the top portion and the bottom end portions transverse with and spaced apart by side portions. 
   
   
       7 . The display hanger of  claim 1 , wherein the hanger rail is positionable against a rear surface of packaging supporting the item of merchandise. 
   
   
       8 . The display hanger of  claim 1 , wherein the mounting structure includes an attachment aperture for securing the mounting structure to the item of merchandise. 
   
   
       9 . The display hanger of  claim 1 , wherein the hanger rail comprises a medially located detent for balancing the merchandise when supported from a display hook. 
   
   
       10 . A display hanger, comprising:
 a mounting structure configured to be secured to an item of merchandise, the mounting structure including a sleeve and a clamp, the sleeve having an insertion opening; and   a hanger rail having a portion thereof inserted in the insertion opening such that the hanger rail is pivotably attached to the mounting structure, and wherein the clamp secures the hanger rail in an orientation suitable for supporting the item of merchandise.   
   
   
       11 . The display hanger of  claim 10 , wherein the hanger rail is pivotable about the sleeve about approximately one hundred eighty degrees. 
   
   
       12 . The display hanger of  claim 10 , wherein the hanger rail includes a detent located medially along a top portion thereof. 
   
   
       13 . The display hanger of  claim 10 , wherein the hanger rail is locatable within a peripheral boundary of the item of merchandise in at least one position. 
   
   
       14 . The display hanger of  claim 10 , wherein the hanger rail projects beyond a periphery of the item of merchandise when secured by the clamp. 
   
   
       15 . The display hanger of  claim 10 , wherein a back plate of the mounting structure is secured to one side of packaging supporting the item of merchandise and the hanger rail is disposed on another side of the packaging. 
   
   
       16 . The display hanger of  claim 10 , wherein at least a portion of the mounting structure extends through packaging supporting the item of merchandise. 
   
   
       17 . A method of configuring an item of merchandise for display, comprising:
 inserting a portion of a mounting structure through packaging configured to support the item of merchandise; and   pivotally coupling a hanger rail to the portion of the mounting structure inserted through the packaging.   
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein inserting the portion of the a mounting structure through the packing comprises inserting a sleeve and a clamp through the packaging. 
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein pivotally coupling the hanger rail to the mounting structure comprises inserting a portion of the hanger rail into a sleeve of the mounting structure. 
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 17 , further comprising adhering the mounting structure to the packaging using an adhesive.