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EP 0256037 B1 19910731 - SUPPORT DESIGNED TO CARRY SEVERAL COAT-HANGERS

Title (en)

SUPPORT DESIGNED TO CARRY SEVERAL COAT-HANGERS

Publication

EP 0256037 B1 19910731 (DE)

Application

EP 87900636 A 19870122

Priority

CH 24086 A 19860122

Abstract (en)

[origin: WO8704330A1] The support bar (1) is provided with two hooks (3, 4), one of which is located vertically above the center of gravity of the device. The coat-hangers may be suspended from the holes (5) in the device. The device may be suspended by means of its two hooks (3, 4) to a clothing suspension bar. Although the horizontal distance (a) is small, the device offers good access, visibility and convenience.

IPC 1-7

A47G 25/18

IPC 8 full level

A47G 25/18 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

A47G 25/1457 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE DE FR GB IT NL SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

WO 8704330 A1 19870730; AT E65677 T1 19910815; AU 6847687 A 19870814; DE 3771800 D1 19910905; DE 8790001 U1 19880204; EP 0256037 A1 19880224; EP 0256037 B1 19910731

DOCDB simple family (application)

CH 8700009 W 19870122; AT 87900636 T 19870122; AU 6847687 A 19870122; DE 3771800 T 19870122; DE 8790001 U 19870122; EP 87900636 A 19870122