| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 211850300 | Apparel | 73 |
| 20080251479 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPLAYING BACKER MATERIAL - A top hardware bar includes a body, a first bracket, and a second bracket. The body is elongate and defines a first end, a second, opposite end, a channel, and a plurality of holes disposed lengthwise along the body. The first bracket is secured to the first end of the body and is adapted to be releasably secured to a first upright. The second bracket is adjustably secured within the channel at the second end of the body and is adapted to be releasably secured to a second upright. A backer piece is secured to the body of the top hardware bar along a top portion of the backer piece such that the backer piece hangs from the top hardware bar. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080308511 | Bra organizer and protector - A device for storing, protecting and organizing bras consisting of multi-level beams with storage hooks distributed along the length of the beams and suspended by a central hook. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090001033 | COLLAPSIBLE CLOSET HAVING A SUPPORT ELEMENT - A closet device or wardrobe whereby cross-supports to the bars for hanging clothing lead to increased stability and load capacity. A cross-support is simply connected to the top of the frame and can be a wire with bends at its two ends and two body sections that lead to a middle section wherein an obtuse angle is made as the two halves of the cross-support come together. The bends hook or hang on opposite sides of the upper frame of the wardrobe . The hang bar can rest on the angled middle section of the cross support, which provides additional support to the hang bar from the usual connections of the hang bar to the frame at the hang bar's two ends. This additional support to the hang bar results in increased stability, durability and load capacity for the wardrobe or closet device. The cross support can be in the form of a wire, a tube a rod, a beam, or any other structural type supporting element. The cross support and also the frame can be made from any suitable material such as metal, plastic, or any known resilient material. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090057250 | Ball glove organizer - This is a ball glove organizer. It organizes players' gloves into pockets so as to provide an easy means to locate a particular player's glove at the end of an inning. There are connectors at the top of the support panel of the ball glove organizer so it can be attached to a fence. A unique emblem identifying the player's position is sewn to the front of each pocket so as to allow a quick identification of the player's glove. A strap is attached to the ball glove organizer so as to provide a convenient method to carry the ball glove organizer from ball field to ball field. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090071922 | Collapsible freestanding body armor support stand - A collapsible, freestanding body armor support stand includes a main member having a plurality of telescoping sections that are shiftably interconnected and positionable between retracted and extended configurations. The support stand also includes a plurality of support bars that are pivotally mounted to the main member. The plurality of base members are shiftable between a stowed configuration, wherein the plurality of support members are substantially parallel to the main support member, and a deployed configuration, wherein the plurality of base members support the main support member upon a generally horizontal surface selectively shiftable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. The hanging bars are designed to support, in the deployed configuration, body armor weighing up to 50 lbs or more. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090114610 | SURFACE MOUNTABLE COLLAPSIBLE TOWEL RACK - A surface mountable collapsible rack is provided for drying wet towels, clothing and other fabric items. The rack includes a frame adapted to mount to a support structure in a mounting position. A plurality of towel support spindles are pivotally mounted on the frame. The spindles are individually vertically pivotable when the frame is in its mounting position between a stowed position wherein the spindles extend downwardly from their mount point on the frame and a deployed operational position wherein the spindles extend generally horizontally from the mount point. The spindles are individually lockable in the deployed position for holding one or more items to be dried. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090127215 | VERTICAL BOOT STORAGE SYSTEM - A floor-to-ceiling pole with a metal grid shell is disclosed, upon which pegboard-style hooks with attached clamps are hung. Clamps are used to hold individual pairs of boots and the hooks can be placed on the pole as needed by an individual. The grid can be detached via screws at the top and bottom for cleaning. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090178987 | CLOTHES AIRER - A clothes airer with a number of pairs of pivotally connected pairs of frames | 07-16-2009 |
| 20090184073 | Clothes hanging stand device - A clothes hanging stand device mainly has a pair of vertical stand oppositely facing with each other, several frames connecting the pair of vertical stand and a shelf stand set up in the hanging space formed by the pair of vertical stand. The expansion or contraction of the shelf stand can provide an enlarged two-level hanging space, or a full height hanging space for apparel. Furthermore, the hanging space can be further expanded to the outside of the pair of the vertical stand by the extending of an extending rod of the horizontal oriented frame. Quick assembling and disassembling among the components can be achieved. Additionally, the whole device after collapse takes little volume space for easy store-up. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090200252 | Assembly structured to support and display a plurality of garments including lingerie - An assembly structured to support and display a plurality of lingerie and other type garments including a frame having an open configuration and including at least one but preferably a plurality of elongated support members. When in an operative position, the frame is connected in depending relation to any one of a plurality of support structures. A plurality of mounting members extend along a length of each of said support members preferably in a predetermined spaced relation to one another. A plurality of containers include a base and a handle assembly wherein the base is dimensioned and configured to contain at least one of the lingerie or other type garments therein. The structure of each of the plurality of containers is such as to facilitate viewing of the garments contained therein, wherein the containers may be formed of a washable, fluid permeable material so as to facilitate concurrent washing of the containers with the garments contained therein. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090250417 | Tie rack - A tie rack is provided comprising a frame moveably mounted on a support bracket. The frame includes an arm which can be fixed by an arm fixing element mounted on the bracket. When the arm is fixed, the ties on the frame can be viewed by the user, | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090250418 | RACK ACCESSORIES - A retail system includes a rack assembly and a cover. The rack assembly has a stand that is adapted to rest on a substantially horizontal surface, where the stand is formed of a plurality of tubular members. The rack assembly also has a mounting frame that is substantially rectangular in shape and supported in a substantially vertical position by the stand. The cover includes a base portion that is formed by a combination of a first shell and a second shell that is complementary to the first shell, the base portion defining a hollow, substantially box-like structure that is supported in a substantially vertically position by the rack assembly and covers at least a portion of the mounting frame. The cover also includes a stack portion defining a hollow, substantially box-like structure that is adapted to slide over the mounting frame and mount atop the base portion. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090283485 | COMBINATION HEADWEAR / APPAREL DISPLAY - A retail device for displaying headwear in close proximity to wearing apparel. The retail device comprises a wall mount portion attachable to a wall or other structure. Extending from the wall mount portion is a wearing apparel rack operative to display at least one, and preferably a plurality of like items of wearing apparel. At the distal most end of the wearing apparel rack may be provided a member for receiving indicia or other types of information relative to the garment displayed on the rack, such as pricing and the like. Extending from the wearing apparel display rack is a headwear display device operative to display a specific item of headwear, which can include hats, knit caps and protective headwear, such as motorcycle helmets. The headwear display device preferably displays the headwear in close proximity to the wearing apparel displayed by the wearing apparel display rack so as to give the consumer a visual impression of how the items would appear if worn in combination. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100059462 | Mechanical Closet - A Mechanical Closet Arm with a horizontal pole to hang items which has a reversible drive and a method of stopping the horizontal pole when it reaches the upper or lower height limit. A preferred embodiment includes a bearing washer assembly supporting each mounted support arm axle inside each side arm bearing block. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100059463 | AUTOMOBILE HANGER - The present disclosure is directed to an automobile hanger. The hanger may comprise a hanger frame, a connecting member, a supporting member, a fastening member and a hook. The hanger may be configured as a supporting hanger and to be attached to the headrest column of an automobile seat. Alternatively, the hanger may also be configured as a hook hanger which may be utilized in an automobile or elsewhere. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100163503 | COMPUTERIZED LOCKING SYSTEM FOR STORAGE OF BICYCLES AND ACCESSORIES - A computerized locking system for storage of bicycles and accessories includes: plurality of receiving bays to releasably secure the bicycles; a plurality of equipment storage units; a support surface for the receiving bays and the equipment storage units; and a computerized access box. The access box controls the locking and releasing of the bicycle and the storage unit. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100181269 | NECKTIE STORAGE APPARATUS - A necktie holding apparatus includes a pair of end brackets that attach to a support. A rod extends between and is attached to the end brackets. The attached rod has a substantially horizontal orientation. The rod supports a plurality of sliding members that each slide independently and freely along the rod. The sliding members each have a substantially fixed orientation. Additionally, each sliding member has a receiving member to receive and support an article of clothing, such as a necktie. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100181270 | Clothes drying rack - A clothes drying rack, which comprises two supporting longitudinal members for two mutually opposite frames which can slide with respect to each other, with mutual sliding elements, between a first substantially superimposed configuration so as to form a single central hanging frame and a second configuration of complete and mutual extraction, both completely available for hanging, supporting elements for the clothes drying rack being associated with the longitudinal members. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100187193 | Shoe Rack Attachment - An apparatus includes a shaped notch for supporting a shoe. The shaped notch has a “U” shape and a sufficient width and depth for retaining a toe strap of the shoe within the shaped notch, for retaining a connecting portion of a shoetree within the shaped notch and for retaining a toe portion of the shoe about the shaped notch. Left and right vertical extensions are joined to the shaped notch with left and right arcs for elevating the shaped notch. The left and right vertical extensions have sufficient lengths for enabling the shoe to hang freely from the shaped notch without deformation to an upper portion of the shoe. Each of the left and right arcs is rounded and generally forms an arc of 180 degrees. The left and right arcs and the shaped notch generally form a lazy “M” shape. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100252513 | ORGANISER ASSEMBLY FOR HOLDING ITEMS - The assembly comprises a plurality of hollow tubular or similarly shaped members, having an open end, and support means adapted to support the tubular or similarly shaped members in a space or on a surface of a display or storage unit. The tubular or similarly shaped members are each configured to hold a folded or rolled item in their hollow and arranged so that a person can insert folded or rolled items into the tubular or similarly shaped members through their open end for holding therein and selectively remove there from any of the folded or rolled items held in the tubular or similarly shaped members. Preferably, said tubular or similarly shaped members are formed with different hollow dimensions and arranged into groups according to their hollow dimensions. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100270247 | SPORTS EQUIPMENT RACK - An improved sports equipment frame includes frame having a main vertical member including an upper end and a lower end, and a plurality of extensions projecting laterally from the main vertical member; and a bowed hanger extending from the main vertical member for draping an article of clothing, the hanger elevationally located between the upper and lower ends of the vertical member. In a preferred embodiment, the sports equipment rack includes pant leg restrainers for suppressing movement of the legs of pants during spray washing, and a headgear support plate having a generally flat upper surface that is larger than the cross sectional area of the vertical member. The sports equipment rack is lightweight, compact and portable, and is suitable for storing, organizing, washing and drying various types of sporting equipment and clothing. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100300998 | Single mini clothesline - A single, mini clothesline with a free standing frame that supports a rope/clothesline, with decorative ends, from which baby bibs can be suspended to air dry after being washed and/or to display bibs. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100307995 | Laundry Stand - A laundry stand having a plurality of connectors, a plurality of elongated members, and plurality of cross-rods with end caps thereon. The connectors fit into bores defined on the elongated members and include a key aperture to receive the heads of the end caps such that the cross-rods are captured between opposing elongated members. A pair of the connectors include a slot in the middle thereof to receive end hooks positioned on the end of top rail members that permit the laundry stand to move to and from an opened and folded configurations. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100314343 | GLOVE STORAGE UNIT - An apparatus for storing gloves includes a storage arm that has a first surface and a second surface that extends substantially parallel to the first surface. At least one notch is formed in the storage arm and extends from the first surface towards the second surface for defining a plurality of projections. At least one of the notch and the projection being capable of receiving a mouth of a glove. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100326935 | Merchandizing hanger - The invention provides a merchandise hanger including a first hanging portion including a first arm, a second hanging portion including a second arm, and a center portion connected to the first hanging portion and the second hanging portion. The first arm, the second arm and the center portion are configured to connect to merchandise. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110036793 | MULTI PURPOSE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE GARMENT BAR - 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. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110036794 | Organizer for a firefighter's protective emergency-response clothing - An organizer is disclosed for organizing the protective emergency-response clothing of a firefighter such as boots, trousers, jacket and helmet. The organizer of this invention eliminates the practice of placing the firefighter's jacket and helmet on the floor of the fire station during the time the firefighter is not wearing the same, thereby preventing the firefighter's jacket and helmet from coming into contact with dirt, water on the floor of the fire station. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110036795 | Modular Rack Systems - A modular garment rack system, useful for display and storage of items, includes a first support standard and a second support standard. At least one brace means is provided for supporting the first and second support standards in an upright orientation. When the garment rack system is assembled, the first and second support standards are interconnected in a linear arrangement with their first and second horizontal and base members in an orientation that is substantially parallel. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110042335 | CLOSET ORGANIZER SYSTEM - A closet organizer system is provided. In one embodiment, the closet organizer system includes a closet organizer unit having one or two flexible support members to be detachably secured to a closet rod, and a storage compartment. Other closet organizer units have one flexible support member and a plurality of storage compartments. Another closet organizer unit comprises a extendible hanger rod connected to the closet rod by two support straps. One or both of the support straps may be removed and replaced by another closet organizer unit, whereby various combinations of closet organizer units may be fashioned. In addition, more than one hanger rod unit may be used with one or more other closet organizer units. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110114581 | COLLAPSIBLE CLOTHES RACK - The present invention relates to a folding collapsible clothes rack. The rack includes two fixed side frames and two retractable side frames pivotally connected separately to the two fixed side frames. A pair of reinforcing links are pivoted together and coupled between the fixed side frames. In addition, a cross hanger tube is secured between the two retractable side frames and is able to be removably attached from one of them. The rack may also include a plurality of pockets positioned about the retractable side frames. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110114582 | Rotating Clothes Drying Rack - A rotating clothes drying rack that has a body with two opposed arms. The two opposed arms support a drying support. In the illustrated embodiment, the drying support is a plurality of rods that extend between the two opposed arms. A mounting frame is provided for securing body to desired surface. Body is pivotally mounted to the mounting frame for rotational movement around a horizontal axis between a storage position parallel to the mounting frame and a drying position at an angle relative to the mounting frame. Locking members are provided for locking the body in the stored position. Rotational stops are provided for maintaining the body in drying position. Height adjusting members are provided for selectively positioning between the at least one arm and the at least one rotational stop to adjust the angle of the body in the drying position. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110132856 | DISPLAY RACK WITH SKULL MOLD CENTERPIECE - The present invention includes a rack with a centerpiece configured to hold and display tokens and headgear. In one exemplary embodiment, this invention comprises a display rack with a plurality of grooves and a skull molded centerpiece. The grooves may span the majority of the width of the top surface of the base or may be shorter. Multiple grooves may be aligned to form a single row across the top surface of the base. According to an exemplary embodiment, a front of the base may be at a shorter height than a rear of the base such as to allow a sloped surface that more prominently displays contents of the rack. Furthermore, the rack may include two or more feet that elevate the rack. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110192811 | LAUNDRY RACK - A laundry rack is provides having a plurality of scissor linkages formed by pairs of inner and outer legs with each leg having an upper and lower end, with each pair of legs having aligned bores through which each pair of legs are rotationally connected. Each scissor linkage having aligned bores through which cross-members can be connected to join two scissor linkages to form at least a first end frame having at least an upper and lower linkage, and at least two scissor linkages being joinable to form a second end frame having at least an upper and lower linkage. Each end frame having respective first and second elongated latch members. The latch member each having first and second opposing ends that are laterally offset from each other. The first end being rotatably connected to an upper end of the inner leg on the upper scissor linkage and located on an outer side of that upper end. The second end being placed adjacent an inner side of the upper end of the outer leg in the same scissor linkage as the first end during use. The second end of each latch member adapted to releasably connect to a cross member during use. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110204011 | Sports Apparel Organizer - Providing for a sports equipment organizer that can support, store, display and provide ventilation for a helmet and/or other sports equipment is described herein. By way of example, the sports equipment organizer can comprise a mounting device that can be secured to a surface and to a first end of an extension arm, the extension arm having a second end that can be secured to a mounting arm having a mounting surface, upon which at least one head-ware device can be supported. In various embodiments, disclosed hangers or hanging racks can be suspended or secured to the extension arm to support additional sporting apparel or equipment. Particular embodiments facilitate pumped ventilation of the mounting surface, and rotating or folding the mounting arm or extension arm for compact deployment. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110233163 | DRYING RACK - The present invention relates to a clothes drying rack consisting of two separate rectangular racks which are mounted against the wall to form a mountain fold configuration, but can be folded flat against the wall for storage when not in use. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110240576 | MERCHANDISE DISPLAY AND SELECTION SYSTEM - A merchandise display and selection system for apparel is provided, comprising a merchandise display space holding color-coded transparent apparel display packages, and a sizing and selection grid positioned proximate the display space displaying combinations of sizes for the articles of apparel. A color-code is associated with each combination of sizes, and corresponds to the color-coding on the color-coded transparent apparel display packages. A consumer of apparel selects a color-code from the sizing and selection grid corresponding to one of the combinations of sizes and thereafter selects one of the transparent apparel display packages corresponding to the color-code and the desired color of the article of apparel. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110253654 | CLOTHING AND TEXTILE SYSTEM - A tray for supporting clothing, textiles, or other delicate articles includes a frame and an inert liner located in the frame. Further, the frame may include guides for sliding engagement with the rails. Optionally, a storage system includes a pair of rails for supporting the tray. The rails permit unrestricted sliding movement of the tray so that the tray can be moved in opposed directions and removed or inserted from either side of the storage system. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20120000870 | CLOTHING DISPLAY FIXTURE - A clothing display fixture includes a sleeve having an inner surface, an outer surface, a pair of opposing edges defining a top and a bottom, a joint, a first cross member and a second cross member. The first and second cross members have first lengthwise edges and opposing second lengthwise edges and first widthwise edges and opposing second widthwise edges. The first and second opposing widthwise edges are located adjacent to the inner surface of the sleeve such that the first widthwise edges span across the joint and wherein the first and second support members extend through a center of the sleeve. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120037581 | JERSEY HANGER ASSEMBLY AND JERSEY DISPLAY - A jersey hanger assembly is described. The jersey hanger assembly allows homes, businesses, schools, or other buildings to display an athletic jersey as a symbol of team pride or of support for an athletic team or an individual player on the team. The jersey hanger assembly includes a bracket member. The bracket member includes a receiving member. The jersey hanger assembly includes a pole with first and second opposing ends. The second pole end is insertable into the receiving member. The pole has a curved shape between the first and second opposing ends. A jersey flag for hanging on the jersey hanger is described. The jersey flag is material of a fabric cut or shaped to resemble an athletic jersey. The material includes a team logo or insignia. A sleeve or an open seam in positioned in the upper portion of the jersey flag to receive the pole. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120055893 | COAT RACK - A coat rack adapted to support a plurality of clothing articles in a hanging position comprising a base member and a post body being secured to and extending upwardly from the base member. The post body includes at least one groove that is longitudinally disposed therein, and a plurality of hooks where each hook is pivotally secured within each groove and operatively arranged to be positioned into a plurality of hook formations. The post body has a non-planar outer surface, and each of the hooks has a non-planar front surface. The front surface of each hook becomes flush with the outer surface of the post body when the hook is pivotally moved to a first position. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120055894 | BELT MERCHANDISING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A flexible sheet of a desired material is configured with a number of loop openings for the passage of a belt or belt loops depending on the configuration of the tool belt to be displayed. One or more hanger openings are also included in the flexible sheet for supporting the tool belt in a retail location, and a handle opening may also be included. The flexible sheet is also configured to be wearable by a consumer during an evaluation of the tool belt, without undue interference to the evaluation. Printed material may be included on the flexible sheet, to include consumer information, UPCs, and other information typically included in product packaging. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120061340 | TROUSERS RACK - The present invention relates to a trousers rack which uses the differences in the thickness of a thick upper portion and a thin lower portion above and beneath the waist seam line of trousers. The trousers rack of the present invention can be used in the following manner: a user holds the waist pair of the trousers with two hands, inserts the lower portion beneath the waist seam line into the gap between protruding support bars of hanging means, and releases the two hands from the trousers, such that the upper portion which is thicker than the lower portion beneath the waist seam line of trousers naturally gets caught between the support bars and the trousers can be hung on the trousers rack. The number of hanging means can vary as need, so as to increase or decrease a trousers storage space. Further, the width of the gap between the support bars can be adjusted in accordance with the thickness of trousers, thereby improving user convenience. The trousers rack of the present invention enables a user to hold the upper portion from the waist seam line of the trouser with two hands and insert the upper portion into the gap between the support bars protruding forwardly from the body of hanging means coupled to a guide bar fixed on the wall or a hanger bas, thereby enabling the trousers to be hung and stored in a remarkably easy manner. Further, the trousers rack of the present invention enables trousers to be inserted and stored in a spread state instead of being folded, so as to prevent the trousers from becoming winkled. The trousers insertion area of the gap between the support bars is wider so as to enable the significantly east entry and exit of trousers. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120074082 | Collapsible and stackable garment rail assembly - The present invention relates to a collapsible garment rail assembly that can be stacked with similar garment rail assemblies. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120097628 | U-Rack - The “U-Rack” is a completely portable garment hanger with collapsible metal swing arm crossbar that support the garment, and telescoping sidebars that collapse down to a minimum height of 18 inches. This lightweight aluminum utility device can be packed away in a suitcase, the trunk of a car on in the back of the closet and readily extended for when a second closet is needed, for displaying items at a yard sale, fashion show or flea market event. A simple button release allows the “U-Rack” to be adjusted at the desired height and width to a maximum of 5″ in height by 4″ in length. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120132599 | Extendable Clothes Dryer - The present invention discloses an open air dryer having one or more layers of flexible clothes dryers. Each clothes dryer is made of at least one generally rectangular piece of breathable fabric or net like material mounted on two parallel support bars made of a rigid material. The length of each layer is fully adjustable. Each support bar is held by at least one hook and preferably two hooks to any external structures such as walls, dryer, washer or other self-supporting structure. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120138556 | HANGING CLOSET - A hanging closet includes closet body having a plurality of horizontal panels arranged at different elevations to divide the inside space of the closet body into multiple compartments and a plurality of horizontal splits on one or both of the two opposing sidewalls, and compartment support members each having a first support panel and a third support panel respectively insertable through two adjacent horizontal splits of the closet body into the inside of the associating horizontal panels to give a support and a flexible connection pocket connected between the first and third support panels that can be stuffed with a second support panel. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120138557 | HANGER WITH A STABLE STEPWISE FOLDING FUNCTION - The present invention relates to a hanger in which a hanger unit for hanging articles and a base unit for supporting the hanger are provided with not only a stepwise rotating function, but also a stable rotating structure having a strong force for supporting each component, to thereby improve user convenience such as space utilization and the like and to achieve structural stability. The technical features of the present invention are for said hanger unit for hanging articles, comprising a hanger unit body and a rotating bar. The hanger unit body includes: a joint shaft having a joint hole for inserting a support unit; a guide plate unit which is arranged at the outer surface of the joint shaft and the interior of which has support grooves; and a hinge pin coupled to an end of the guide plate unit. The rotating bar includes: a support protrusion unit with two or more support protrusions inserted into the support grooves so as to support the hanger unit and to adjust the support angle; a frame connected from the support protrusion unit such that a hanger rod is coupled to the frame; and a hinge hole for the penetration of the hinge pin of the hanger unit body therethrough, wherein the hinge hole has a size for limiting the range of the movement of the hanger unit during the entry/exit of the support protrusion unit into/from the support grooves. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120211453 | APPLIANCE WITH A SUPPORT RACK HAVING A PLURALITY OF SUPPORT ELEMENTS - A support rack for an appliance such as a laundry dryer includes a plurality of support elements that are designed to hold items at least partially above a main support surface of the rack. The support elements may be movably mounted on the rack so that they can be moved between stowed and deployed positions. The ends of the support elements may have configurations that are designed to securely hold items, such as delicate clothing items. Holders on either the rack or the support elements, or on both, could hold the support elements in stowed and deployed positions. In some instances, the support elements may also be removably mounted on holders on the rack. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120228249 | Modular Rack Systems - A modular garment rack system, useful for display and storage of items, includes a first support standard and a second support standard. At least one brace means is provided for supporting the first and second support standards in an upright orientation. When the garment rack system is assembled, the first and second support standards are interconnected in a linear arrangement with their first and second horizontal and base members in an orientation that is substantially parallel. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120241398 | EXPANDABLE CLOTHES FRAME - An expandable clothes frame includes a pair of laterally disposed end support assemblies for engagement with a ground surface, two longitudinally disposed foldable assemblies each extending between and hingedly engaged with each of the end support assemblies, wherein each foldable assembly is provided in two portions having relative movement therebetween to allow folding of each foldable assembly about a fold axis between the pair of end support assemblies, a linkage assembly extending longitudinally between the foldable assemblies, and a locking assembly for securing the two portions of at least one of the foldable assemblies relative to each other so as to secure the frame in the extended configuration. Upon the frame being urged towards an extended configuration the engageable and cooperative portions are urged towards each other and engage so as to secure the two portions relative to each other and maintain the frame in the extended configuration. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120285913 | FASHION ACCESSORIES HANGING SYSTEM - The fashion accessories hanging system has a group of hanger types including of open circle, open triangle, modified circle and flattened circle. The fashion accessory hangers are adapted to hold various fashion accessories. The user can select one or more any of the fashion accessory hangers or one or more of each of the fashion accessory hanger types. Another embodiment of the system includes a rod to place and remove the fashion accessory hangers. Another embodiment includes a c-shaped ring to prevent lateral movement of the hangers. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120298605 | EQUIPMENT RACK ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - An equipment rack assembly having a member; a first securing assembly, where the first securing assembly is operationally connected to the member; a second securing assembly, where the second securing assembly is operationally connected to the member; and an equipment pulling assembly having a first part and a second part, where the first part of equipment pulling assembly is operationally connected to the first securing assembly and the second part of equipment pulling assembly is operationally connected to the second securing assembly; and where the equipment pulling assembly includes a movable cable and a hanger that is operationally connected to the cable, where equipment is attached to the hanger so that the equipment can be moved between the first part and the second part of equipment pulling assembly while being hanged on the equipment rack assembly. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20130037503 | Rotating Storage Tree - A storage rack and means for a storage rack for easily and conveniently supporting and storing various items, such as footwear, boots and/or handbags. A method for manufacturing a storage rack that supports and stores various items, such as footwear, boots and/or handbags | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130126453 | Sports Apparel Organizer - Providing for a sports equipment organizer that can support, store, display and provide ventilation for a helmet and/or other sports equipment is described herein. By way of example, the sports equipment organizer can comprise a mounting device that can be secured to a surface and to a first end of an extension arm, the extension arm having a second end that can be secured to a mounting arm having a mounting surface, upon which at least one head-ware device can be supported. In various embodiments, disclosed hangers or hanging racks can be suspended or secured to the extension arm to support additional sporting apparel or equipment. Particular embodiments facilitate pumped ventilation of the mounting surface, and rotating or folding the mounting arm or extension arm for compact deployment. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130228540 | LAUNDRY DRYING RACK - A laundry hanger includes a supporting unit, a hanging unit, an angle-adjusting unit, a stand unit, and a fastening unit. The supporting unit has a pair of legs and can be collapsed. The hanging unit allows laundry to be hung out thereon and has a pair of hanger members pivotably coupled to the supporting unit. The angle-adjusting unit can adjust pivot angles of the hanger members with respect to the supporting unit while supporting the hanger members. The stand unit has a rest, which is to be positioned between the pair of legs and allows laundry to be hung out thereon, and a stand leg for supporting the rest. The fastening unit fastens the rest to the pair of legs such that the rest can be slid between the legs. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130233816 | Counter Space Saver - The invention provides a revolving compartmental storage receptacle for the essential kitchen supplies and tools that a household user needs close at hand and near the sink. The device comprises a circular disc mounted on a rotating “lazy susan” mechanism. The invention secures rubber gloves, cleaning brushes, scouring pads and sponges and a bottle of liquid dish detergent as well as a manual can opener and a vegetable brush. The Counter Space Saver offers the storing of kitchen essentials and keeps them organized in one place. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130313210 | Garment Storage Assembly - A garment storage assembly for storing and organizing garments while providing portability and space saving functionality, which assembly includes a garment support portion. The garment support portion joins with each garment for storing and organizing the garments in a desired position. The garment support portion substantially contours the shape and dimension of each garment to restrict wrinkling. The garment support portion includes apertures for allowing air circulation. A base portion joins with the garment support portion for providing a mounting surface and foundation. The base portion can be folded into a closed position for portability and space-saving, and then unfolded back to an open position for accessing the garments. A mounting portion joins with the base portion and allows the assembly to mount to a mounting surface. A garment hinge allows the garment support portion to rotate perpendicular to the base portion for accessing each garment. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20140021152 | HANGING APPAREL STRAP - A hanging apparel strap for providing suitable and convenient storage for a variety of items for work, play and/or outdoor activities including a support member, a cord fixedly attached at intermediate locations along the length of the support member, and a plurality of tabs spaced at intermediate intervals along the length thereof. The plurality of tabs allow the cord positioned therebetween to form a plurality of spaced eyelets along the length of the cord for attaching items thereto. The cord extends beyond at least one end portion of the support member and forms a loop for allowing the apparel strap to be hung from a hook or other object. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140103000 | Ladder Rack for Garments, Footwear, and Household Articles - An organization and storage rack having a ladder-like frame with rungs and hooks designed to receive items such as garments, footwear, and other household articles. By extending the rungs through a ladder-like frame, along with knobs at the rung tips, this rack allows items to be densely places without the need for traditional clothing hangers or other accessories. It can safely store a large amount and variety of garments and footwear without risk of damage from sharp hooks or hangers. It can either be leaned like a ladder against an upright surface or hung on the back of a door or other upright surface. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140124465 | Doorway Clothes Dryer Hanger - An article support device adapted to clamp against opposing sides of a door frame, comprising a first and second member pivotably connected about a common joint, an upper clamping portion drawn together via a tension spring, and a lower support portion adapted to support and align a plurality of hanging articles thereon in a spaced fashion. Each member comprises an elongated lower support portion and arcuate upper portion terminating at a clamping support pad. Tension in the spring between the two member upper portions draws each clamping pad together against opposing surfaces of a door frame, supporting hanging articles through bearing pressure and friction. The lower portion of the members includes a plurality of spaced notches for supporting hangers and other articles thereon to facilitate air drying. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140284291 | ADJUSTABLE STORAGE SYSTEM FOR CLOTHING - A system for storing unfolded garments, such as shirts and sweaters, on multiple shelves. The shelves may be curved from side to side and raised in the middle. The shelves may be placed at intermittent variable points along a vertical support member which attaches to a wall or to a base. The multiple shelves attach to brackets which extend from the vertical support member at vertically spaced points along the length of the vertical support member. The system permits the shelves to slide out from the vertical support member for convenient access. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20150008201 | FOLDING GARMENT RACK - A foldable garment rack having a collapsible frame that may be mounted on a plurality of wheel assemblies or other support feet. The present foldable garment rack comprises a rigid top frame member pivotally coupled to both a first side frame member and a second side frame member, and a rigid bottom frame member pivotally coupled to both side frame members. Each side member may include a top section and bottom section operably connected by an elbow joint. Each side member may include a locking tube slidingly disposed on the side frame member wherein the sliding lock may have a length sufficient to cover said first elbow joint and a portion of each of said top section and said bottom section of said first side frame member adjacent to said first elbow joint. The foldable garment has an erected position and a folded position. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150083678 | Portable Gear Stand - A portable gear stand capable of storing and organizing protective motorcycle or ATV riding equipment is provided. The portable gear stand contains hinged and extendible elements that allow for the quick and easy folding of the stand into a space-saving portable configuration. The portable gear stand may be used by individuals, families, teams, clubs, groups, associations, companies, or any other plurality of persons that wish to store and organize their protective equipment. The portable gear stand may be capable of storing and organizing protective equipment that includes, but is not limited to, boots, goggles, heavy clothes such as a leather jacket and perhaps leather pants, heavy gloves, helmets, and chest protectors. The portable gear stand may also store food and beverages, and have an attachment area for attaching such accessories as signs, advertising, billboards, and umbrellas. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150101999 | HANGER AND A METHOD OF HANGING ARTICLES - A hanger and a method of hanging an article on a hanger are provided. The hanger includes a body portion, an attachment member, and a plurality of support members secured to the body portion at a predetermined angle. The plurality of support members extend away from the body portion in substantially the same direction as the attachment member to support a plurality of articles positioned thereon. The method of hanging an article on a hanger includes providing a hanger including a plurality of support members extending away from a body portion, providing an article having at least one open portion, and positioning the at least one open portion on at least one of the plurality of support members of the hanger without passing a first edge or a second edge of the body portion through any portion of the article. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20160007741 | Hanger Device by Decorack | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160066729 | CLOTHES HANGING DEVICE - A space saving device including at least one pivoting garment arm is provided. The pivoting garment arm may include a first end and a second end. The first end may include a hinge connection and the second end may include an aperture for hanging clothes hangers. The present invention may further include an attachment device, pivotally connected to the hinge connection of the first end. The attachment device is securable to a surface. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160088939 | RETROFITABLE HANGING FRAME - A retrofitable inverted-U-shaped frame is provided configured to hang over a top of a panel. The inverted-U-shaped frame includes a closed end of the inverted-U-shaped frame configured to hang upon the top of the panel, a first elongated support member projecting downward from the closed end to a middle portion of the panel and configured to hang along a first side of the panel, and a second elongated support member projecting downward from the closed end to the middle portion of the panel and configured to hang along a second side of the panel. The elongated support members are each configured to support an attachment. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160120351 | BELT AND NECKTIE RACK - A combined belt and necktie rack described herein hangs belts via pegs through holes in their leather straps rather than by the buckles. If the pegs are made from small-diameter, rigid materials the belts can effortlessly be slid onto the pegs through a hole in the strap. The pegs easily support the belts' weight, and if the pegs are long enough, they will accommodate neckties being draped over the pegs as well. The end of each peg may be bent horizontally at a right angle to the rest of the peg, for the belt to be hung. In this fashion, belts and neckties are parallel to each other and lay flat against each other, rather than a space-consuming perpendicular arrangement. The pegs may be coupled to a frame piece which may thereafter use mounting blocks to either statically or dynamically couple the frame piece and corresponding pegs to a structure. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160157649 | GARMENT HANGER COLLECTION APPARATUS - Garment hanger collection apparatus, garment hanger holders, and garment hanger binders are disclosed. The garment hanger holder may include a holder member having an elongate slot sized to receive hooks of one or more garment hangers in a first orientation to hang the one or more garment hangers from the hooks. The garment hanger holder may additionally include a planar orientation member fixedly attached to, or formed with, the holder member and configured to obstruct and prevent the hooks from being inserted in the elongate slot in an orientation different from the first orientation. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160176596 | Separator System For Organizing Items | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160183678 | HOOK FOR CLOTHES HANGER - A hook for clothes hanger has a first direction, a main body, a pressing unit and a resilient element. When in use, a hook segment of a clothes hanger is pushed to abut a slope of a blocking segment of the pressing unit, thereby moving the pressing unit along a direction opposite to the first direction. Thus, the hook segment of the clothes hanger can enter the hook. Afterwards, the resilient element pushes back the pressing unit along the first direction, such that the blocking segment is moved back to prevent the clothes hanger from falling off easily. To remove the clothes hanger, the pressing unit is directly pressed. As a result, the hook for clothes hanger does not need any specific operational effort for opening the hook, and only needs a simple press for closing the hook. Therefore, the operation is convenient and quick. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160376086 | Glove Storage and Dispensing System - A system stores and dispenses gloves. The system includes a glove support configured to hold and support a plurality of gloves, and a glove dispensing housing configured to receive the glove support. The glove support includes a mating tab that forms an interference fit with detents in the glove dispensing housing. A user inserts their hand into a top-most glove in a stack of gloves in the glove support, and tears the glove away from the glove support. Securing tabs and pins aid the user's tearing action by providing resistance against the motion. | 12-29-2016 |
| 20170231385 | DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING GARMENTS AND FURNITURE COMPRISING SUCH A DEVICE | 08-17-2017 |
