Hanging foldable apparatus for scarves, ties, bandannas and the like, belts, leg coverings, suspenders, and other types of articles

Abstract

A hanging, foldable apparatus particularly suited to hold a variety of garments such as scarves, ties, bandannas and like items, belts, leg coverings, suspenders, and other types of articles. This apparatus includes pieces of cloth facings 10 and 11 which form the body, a plurality of covered elasticized rings 13 which allow for various items to be drawn therethrough, and recloseable fastening products 12 which allow the apparatus to be secured to, and removed from, a conventional hanger or other hanger device.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not ApplicableSTATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableREFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX [0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]I. Field of the Invention[0005]This invention relates generally to garment hangers, and more particularly, to a new, versatile apparatus that holds a variety of scarves, ties, bandannas, and other articles in an organized, accessible manner, and which is foldable, simple to hang, and easily adapted for travel.[0006]II. Description of the Prior Art[0007]Common items in many households include a variety of garments and articles such as scarves, ties, bandannas and the like, belts, leg coverings, suspenders, and other types of articles such as hand towels, napkins, handkerchiefs, cleaning cloths, chains, or leather items. Such items are often stored by draping them over dowels, loops, hooks, or conventio...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

"The present invention is an apparatus that includes pieces of cloth or flexible material, elasticized rings, weighting devices, and fastening products that can attach this apparatus to a conventional hanger or other hanger device. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a convenient and easy way to hang and display clothes or other flexible materials using existing hanger devices."

Problems solved by technology

To find a particular item, a person must search through the pile, causing other items to become untidy, disheveled, soiled or wrinkled.

This type of construction can cause disheveling, soiling or damage to any of the items.

These types of devices can catch on an item's material, damaging it, and they also carry a risk of damage to other delicate items stored in the closet or cupboard.

The clips are cushioned to protect items hanging from them, however the clips and hooks nevertheless provide a risk of damage to other items stored next to the device.

Such devices would therefore hold a plurality of items, however it would be difficult to select an item from such devices without dislodging or disheveling the remaining items.

Other devices, such as those disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,334,559 to Armaly (2002), U.S. Pat. No. 5,664,708 to Sacks (1997), U.S. Pat. No. 4,863,043 to Bowen (1989), U.S. Pat. No. 3,945,500 to Meckstroth (1976), or U.S. Pat. No. 3,783,995 to Tobin (1974) would hold belts or ties securely but are not as well suited for holding more delicate items.

Its semi-rigid frame, however, along with its adaptations for travel, make it heavier and also more cumbersome to pack.

Additionally, its tie support arms are not well suited for storing delicate items.

Any of these situations can create an untidy, disorganized, and unattractive appearance, and can cause needless wear and tear to the items.

In addition, many previously made devices or systems of organization are difficult, if not impossible, to operate with one hand, to fold, to wash, to carry, or to pack for easy traveling.

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