Apparatus for hanging a resealable bag

Abstract

A package adapted to be supported by a rod at any available location along the rod without requiring the removal of other packages supported on the rod. The package may comprise a resealable storage bag which cooperates with a hanger capable of being readily attached to the storage bag. When the package is assembled, the storage bag is suspended from the hanger and the head of the hanger projects upwardly above a top edge of the storage bag. The upper end of the head has an opening adapted to engage the rod in hooking fashion. The hanger also has a handle that extends laterally from the head that may be used to carry the said package.

1 . A hanger for supporting a resealable bag that enables individual resealable bags to be installed on or removed from a support rod without requiring sequential installation or removal of other bags supported on the rod, the hanger comprising:
 a. a hanger body comprising a hook dimensioned to receive the support rod and provisions for attaching the bag to the hanger body, and;   b. a handle projecting horizontally from the hook and above the provisions for attachment.   
     
     
         2 . A hanger according to  claim 1  wherein the hook is configured to be rotatable about the vertical axis when engaged with a support rod. 
     
     
         3 . A hanger according to  claim 1  comprising label section projecting from the handle section. 
     
     
         4 . A hanger according to  claim 1  wherein the provisions for attaching the bag to the hanger body comprise members that may engage with one or more apertures in the bag. 
     
     
         5 . A hanger according to  claim 1  wherein the provisions for attaching the bag to the hanger body comprise members capable of forming and engaging with one or more apertures in the bag.