Multi purpose recreational vehicle garment bar

a multi-purpose, recreational vehicle technology, applied in the direction of curtain suspension devices, furniture parts, machine supports, etc., can solve the problems of large unit size, large amount of space needed for attachment, and inability to provide additional important and convenient functions for users

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-02-17
SAUER STEVEN J +1
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Benefits of technology

Provides a compact, aesthetically pleasing solution that integrates multiple functions such as laundry drying, screwdriver storage, and flag holding, enhancing user convenience and reducing the need for separate items while optimizing space usage.

Problems solved by technology

The unit is large, bulky, and is only designed for a single purpose.
A relatively large amount of space needed for attachment.
This also has problems with compactness, and does not provide additional important and convenient functions for the user.
This bracket is not very useful, as disclosed, for a recreation vehicle because of limits in design due to its adaptations for use in an automobile.
It is designed to rotate out of the way in the horizontal plane, and it is very small, only useful for a few garments.
It is not useful in a recreational vehicle setting where the user will perform duties such as doing an entire load of laundry and then place much of that load on hangers to dry.
In prior disclosures for garment holders that might possible be useful in a recreational vehicle park setting, there is also lacking consideration for other convenience features that are useful in a recreation park setting.

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[0020]As an aid to the reader, the following is a list of part numbers and a brief description associated with the number.

NoDescription 1Top Base 2Bottom Base 3Upper Hook 4AScrewdriver, Phillips 4BScrewdriver, Flat 5Spring 6Screw(s) 7Non Skid Pad 8Hook & Loop Strip 9Magnet10Pivot Stop11Lower Hook12Pivot Shaft13Roll Pin14Pivot Tube15Telescoping Tube16Hose17AEnd Insert A17BEnd Insert B18Hook Extension19Flag24Pivoting Base

[0021]FIG. 1 shows the present invention rigidly mounted on an awning support. An awning 22 is attached to the side of a recreational vehicle, and the multi purpose recreational vehicle garment bar (MPRVGB) is attached by use of a top base 1 and bottom base 2 to the vertical awning structural support 21. The extension tube 15 and hose 16 is shown rotated to the horizontal position. In this case, the base is attached to the awning structural support by a hook and loop strap 23.

[0022]FIG. 2 shows an alternate embodiment of the present invention which is temporarily moun...

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Abstract

The present invention is a multi-purpose recreational vehicle garment bar that incorporates important convenience features for the user. It includes convenient methods of suspending the support base from the recreational vehicle, and optionally, from other fixed structures typically found at a recreational vehicle parking area. Also included in the design are consideration for incorporating screwdriver holders and an end flag holder which provide important convenience and decorative features for the end user.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not applicable.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicable.REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING[0003]Not applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004](1) Field of the Invention[0005]This application is directed to multipurpose items useful in a recreation vehicle (RV) setting, and allow the user to provide a number of useful functions in a compactly designed article. In particular, the collapsible article is carefully designed to provide a variety of important and useful functions that are important, desirable, convenient, or commonly needed in a RV Park or camp.[0006](2) Description of Related Art[0007]U.S. Pat. No. 4,856,661 discloses a retractable clothes hanger that is useful for recreational vehicles. The unit is large, bulky, and is only designed for a single purpose. A relatively large amount of space needed for attachment. Similarly, U.S. Pat. No. 6,206,210 disc...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47F7/19A47B96/06
CPCA47G25/0685E04F10/0666E04F10/0603B60P3/36
InventorSAUER, STEVEN J.SAUER, EDWARD J.
OwnerSAUER STEVEN J