Clothing dust-protector cover

Abstract

A clothing dust-protector cover includes a front-sheet and a rear sheet, both of which are specifically configured to form a particular shape. The front-sheet is composed of a front-middle panel, a front-left-side panel and a front-right-side panel. The rear sheet is similarly configured. The left and right side panels extend from the middle panels to overlap a portion of their height at the center when the front and rear sheets are installed over hangers in a closet. The side panels on each side, overlap up to a separating point located below the front-top-edge where they diverge from each other a variable distance having a maximum separation of not less than about 0.5 inches, permitting the top corners of the front and rear middle panels to be secured to the rack with ties in a manner that minimizes the opening available for dust settling.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]In the field of protective covers, a closet apparel apparatus to be placed over the hanger and garment to protect the latter from dust.BACKGROUND ART[0002]Dust covers for use in closets have been designed without regard to ease of installation, ease of access and simplicity of use. While dust accumulation on garments is a nagging problem when garments sit undisturbed in a closet, existing solutions remain largely under-utilized because of the petty annoyances involved in accessing and removing the garments from storage and then afterwards restoring the garments to a hanging position within a dust cover.[0003]It is well known that clothes hanging in a closet can be a convenient settling location for aerosolized particles of dust that are present in every household. Gravity tends to cause dust particles to settle downward on the surfaces of garments which face upward, such as the shoulders and collars of garments. When storage is years long, dust will also contami...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The clothing dust-protector cover is a better way to protect clothes from dust and dirt. It can be used with both closet rods and garment racks. It has side panels that protect the front and rear of garments, not just the collar and sleeves. It also makes it easy to remove and position the cover, making it easier to find and use clothes on a daily basis. Overall, the clothing dust-protector cover simplifies the process of keeping clothes clean and organized.

Problems solved by technology

While dust accumulation on garments is a nagging problem when garments sit undisturbed in a closet, existing solutions remain largely under-utilized because of the petty annoyances involved in accessing and removing the garments from storage and then afterwards restoring the garments to a hanging position within a dust cover.

When storage is years long, dust will also contaminate the lower portions of the garments.

Prior art dust covers discourage regular use because of the provision of zippers or other cover sealing methods, such as in garment bags.

While effective, garment bags require too much time to utilize and the clothes are not easily removed from the bag and restored after use.

Garment bags also conceal what is inside and so make it difficult to see what one wants prior to accessing the bag.

Finally, the use of a garment bag can be an expensive option because their limited garment capacity would require multiple purchases for a single closet.

Prior art that utilizes sheets of vinyl or plastic, suffers from at least one of the following: it is not easily installed, has no side-wall protection for the front and rear of garments as distinct from the collar and sleeves of the garment, and does not allow easy access to garments or rehanging of garments within.

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