Patent ID: 7552849
Filing Date: 2009-06-30
Classification: A47G,G09F

Abstract:
1. A side sizer for displaying indicia concerning a garment, the side sizer configured to affix to a metal hook type garment hanger, the hanger having a metal hook portion and a hanger portion that includes a post extending from a hanger body, the post bounded on lateral sides by flanges, the side sizer comprising; a. a collar portion; and b. a body portion pivotally attached to the collar portion by a hinge; the collar portion comprising a band provided with a slot in a lateral band side, the slot configured to receive a wire hook of a garment hanger, and a plurality of fingers arrayed about the perimeter of the band, the fingers extending inward of the band, the fingers provided with terminal free ends that in concert with each other are configured to retain the metal hook in a free space existent between the terminal free ends; the body portion comprising a cavity, sized and arranged to receive a hanger flange in an interior of the cavity, wherein the cavity is provided on an interior thereof with means for retaining the hanger flange engaged in the cavity, wherein the side sizer displays information concerning a garment on a portion thereof.