Biodegradable hanger for clothing, and method for making the same
AssigneeMichaela Ceci
InventorsMichaela Ceci, Raymond Carapella
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Abstract
According to the present invention, a hanger includes a hook portion, a first shoulder, a second shoulder and, optionally, a pants bar. The hanger is made primarily from biodegradable materials, including mycelium, hemp and flour. The resulting hanger includes the advantages being inexpensively manufactured, biodegradable, highly customizable in shape and dimensions, number of parts and features, as well as water resistant and flame resistant. In addition, the hanger may include a finish, such as paint or laser engraving thereon for additional personalization/customization.
Claims19
A clothing hanger, comprising:
- a body formed of a biodegradable material, the body having at least a hook, a first shoulder and a second shoulder and configured for an item of clothing to be hung thereon;
- wherein the hook is disposed between the first and the second shoulders;
- and
- wherein the biodegradable materials includes mycelium.
A method for making a hanger including the following steps:
- forming a sheet of material comprised of mycelium and hemp in a mold, the sheet having a uniform thickness;
- removing the sheet material from the mold;
- baking the sheet material;
- cutting a hanger body from the baked sheet of material.
A clothing hanger, comprising:
- a body formed of a biodegradable material, the body having at least a hook, a first shoulder and a second shoulder and configured for an item of clothing to be hung thereon;
- wherein the hook is disposed between the first and the second shoulders;
- and
- wherein the biodegradable materials includes hemp.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.