Patent ID: 6641105
Filing Date: 2003-11-04
Classification: A47G

Abstract:
A paper hanger for one or more sheets of paper, said hanger comprising:a base having a supported surface adapted to be positioned along a generally vertical surface, and an opposite outer surface; and an elongate peg having a longitudinal axis and first and second longitudinally spaced ends, a major portion of said peg adjacent said second end having a diameter of less than about 0.17 inch (0.43 centimeter), having a generally uniform cross sectional area along its length, and having an axially extending surface portion defining closely spaced sharp edges, a portion of said peg adjacent said first end being mounted on said base for movement of said peg between a storage position with said peg extending along the outer surface of said base, and a use position with the axis of said peg generally at a right angle with respect to said supported surface and said portion of said peg adjacent said second end projecting from said outer surface so that said sharp edges can be positioned uppermost when said supported surface is positioned along a generally vertical surface to restrict movement of sheets of paper around said peg axially of said peg; said base and said peg being a unitary molding of polymeric material, said outer surface of said base including an outer portion and a recessed portion defining a groove recessed from said outer portion, said peg being in said groove in said storage position of said peg, and said unitary molding being bendable between said base and said peg to afford movement of said peg between said storage and use positions.