David P Russo

US Patent:

58297251, Nov 3, 1998

Filed:

Jun 21, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/667408

Inventors:

David A. Russo - Sterling Heights MI

International Classification:

F16B 4500

US Classification:

248304

Abstract:

A garment hanger bracket has an eyelet member and a hook member integrally connected thereto. The eyelet member has an eyelet for receiving thereinto the base and hook portions of an automotive garment hanger. The hook member has an over-sized J-shape configuration. The rear surface of the eyelet member is flat and covered by a backing composed of a foam layer covered by a protective covering, such as mylar, which serves to protect the foam layer from wear. A foam insert is provided within the eyelet of the eyelet member, and is bonded to the foam layer. The foam insert is pivotable with respect to a basal edge portion of the eyelet by the backing being cut along the edge of the eyelet everywhere except the basal edge portion. Alternatively, the foam insert and the backing have a slot-shaped cut-out for snugly receiving an automotive garment hanger.