Garment support device

a support device and garment technology, applied in the field of garment storage, can solve the problems of reducing the likelihood of deformation therein, and achieve the effect of preventing mold growth and greater resistance to bending

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-11-06
ROBINSON
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[0032]In one or more embodiments, the device is formed from a plastic material. Properties of the plastics material such as the rigidity, flexibility, and brittleness may determine the choice of plastics material which is used since, for instance, a heavier garment may be suited to a device formed from a plastics material which offers greater resistance to bending. Accordingly, the device may be color coded to signify the plastics material from which they are formed and as a consequence the properties which they possess, so that a consumer may make an informed decision on the choice of device which is particularly suited to his or her garment.
[0033]According to a second aspect of the present invention there is p...

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Furthermore, conforming to the shoulder region increases support in...

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[0057]In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough description of the present invention. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art, that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known features have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the invention.

[0058]Though widely used, known garment hangers have numerous limitations. One such limitation lies in the fact that a conventional garment hanger is unable to properly accommodate garments of differing dimensions. More specifically, a garment, when draped over a garment hanger, requires that it be adequately supported, particularly at its shoulder regions since it is these regions which are most likely to drape over the edge of an improperly sized garment hanger which can, in some cases, cause permanent deformation of the garment. It is unlikely, therefore, that a conventional garment hanger will ...

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Garment supporting devices and garment hangers are disclosed. One garment supporting device for attaching to a garment hanger comprises a shoulder receiving section operable to conform to a shoulder region of a garment when hung on the garment hanger. By being attachable to a conventional garment hanger, the garment supporting device effectively alters the dimensions of the hanger to accommodate the dimensions of the garment to be supported, especially its shoulder regions. Adapting the shoulder receiving section to conform to the shoulder region of a garment enables the same device to be applied to a conventional hanger in order to support garments having a range of differing sizes. Conforming to the shoulder region increases support in this region and reduces the likelihood of creating deformations therein.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Prior Application Data[0002]This application claims priority to PCT Application No. PCT / GB2006 / 003826 entitled Garment Support Device which was published as WO 2007 / 045838 which is based on and claims priority to PCT Application No. PCT / GB2006 / 001434 filed Apr. 20, 2006 and Great Britain Application No. 0521128.9 filed Oct. 18, 2005.[0003]2. Field of the Invention.[0004]The present invention relates generally to the field of garment storage, and more particularly to a device which aids in the hanging of such garments during storage.[0005]3. Related Art.[0006]It is normal practice for persons to utilize garment hangers when storing garments in a closet. The garment is usually draped over the frame of the garment hanger so that the garment hanger supports the uppermost region of the garment, including its shoulder regions. The garment hanger itself having a hook, or other attachment means, so that it may be suspended from a rail, for example, within...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D27/22A47G25/20
CPCA47G25/20
Inventor ROBINSON
Owner ROBINSON
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