Buckles – buttons – clasps – etc. – Hanger on portable article support for manual attachment...
Reexamination Certificate
1999-06-01
2001-04-24
Sakran, Victor N. (Department: 3626)
Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
Hanger on portable article support for manual attachment...
C024S499000, C024S706100, C016S087200, C160S330000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06219892
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention generally relates to hangers or hanging assemblies and, particularly, to a hanger for displaying a sheet item of fabric art such as a quilt, tapestry, embroidery, needlepoint, blanket, rug, flag, cloth banner and like items.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Various types of hangers are known for displaying various items such as quilts, tapestry, rugs and other items, e.g., those items mentioned above. The items often are used to display such fabric art in various environments ranging from a personal home to a public museum. In a museum, for instance, the item of fabric art may be displayed on a wall and changed every month or so.
One of the problems with handling and displaying such sheet items of fabric art is the damage done to the items and which may become permanent. If an item is displayed, it typically has considerable value to an individual or institution. The item may be a new item of fabric art which can be quite delicate or, most often, the item is somewhat old or very old and fragile.
In particular, most prior art hanging assemblies for sheet items of fabric art use some form of pressure or clamping directly onto the item. Such forces cause stresses in the fabric and even can cause permanent impressions. This is particularly true if the item is old. Even newer items can be damaged when the item is a large quilt, tapestry, blanket or rug which is quite heavy. The weight, combined with the clamping forces, actually can separate the fabric weave and cause considerable damage to valuable works of art.
The present invention is directed to solving these problems by providing a unique system which utilizes an interface member which can be attached to the sheet item with appropriate non-invasive attaching means. The interface member then is secured to a frame of the hanging assembly and absorbs the abusive forces therefrom. In other words, the hanging assembly of the invention isolates the sheet item of fabric art from abusive clamping or other forces. The assembly also is versatile, easy to use and is arranged so as not to be visible in use.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An object, therefore, of the invention is to provide a new and improved hanger for displaying a sheet item of fabric art such as a quilt, tapestry, embroidery, needlepoint, blanket, rug, flag, cloth banner and other similar items.
In the exemplary embodiment of the invention, the hanger is provided as an assembly which includes an elongated frame adapted for mounting on an appropriate support structure, such as a wall. An elongated flexible interface strip is adapted for attachment to the sheet item by appropriate non-invasive attaching means, such as pins or basting thread. Securing means are provided for securing the flexible interface strip to the frame.
As disclosed herein, the elongated frame comprises a pair of elongated clamp bars for clamping the securing means therebetween. Generally, spring means are provided for biasing the clamp bars into mutually clamping condition. Specifically, at least one hinge connects the clamp bars for relative movement between an open loading position and a closed clamping position. The hinge is spring loaded for biasing the clamp bars to their closed clamping position. At least one of the clamp bars includes a channel running lengthwise thereof for receiving the securing means which may be in the form of a rod.
The flexible interface strip comprises a cloth-like strip for receiving the non-invasive attaching means such as the pins or basting thread. The interface strip includes a passage running lengthwise thereof for receiving the securing rod.
Other objects, features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings.
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Hoffman John R.
Sakran Victor N.
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