Anti-Ligature
It may appear to be a mysterious object if you don’t know what this coat hanger design is about. It’s called anti-ligature, and it’s only available in specific areas where suicide is a concern. One method of accomplishing that is removed by design.
We believe such a gadget would be most helpful in hospitals, prisons, or psychiatric wards, but we are not the ones to go to for a definitive conclusion on that topic.