Abstract: A telescoping sleeved hinge for use in association with a wall mounted ironing board that allows the ironing board to pivot downward to a horizontal position where the sleeved hinge is fully retracted within itself in order to support the board, and alternately, pivot upward to a vertical position where the telescoping sleeved hinge is received within a groove provided on the underneath side of the board, allowing the board to be stored in a thin profile cabinet. The telescoping hinge allows the back of the board to pivot along a single axis within the cabinet.

Abstract: A multiple golf club cleaning aid rack for cleaning clubs, which is a vertically arrayed, rectangular fabric sheet reinforced with a plurality of horizontal metal strips in pockets and supporting a double row of clamps for holding golf clubs vertically. The rack is suspended from clamps for cleaning by a power wash in car wash establishment. Suspending apertures are formed through the top of the rack for suspending it on a wall for use elsewhere, such as at home.

Abstract: A multiple golf club cleaning aid rack for cleaning clubs, which is a vertically arrayed, rectangular fabric sheet reinforced with a plurality of horizontal metal strips in pockets and supporting a double row of clamps for holding golf clubs vertically. The rack is suspended from clamps for cleaning by a power wash in car wash establishment. Suspending apertures are formed through the top of the rack for suspending it on a wall for use elsewhere, such as at home.

Abstract: A valance assembly (10) for a merchandising fixture (11) includes a bracket (15) positioned at both longitudinal ends of the valance assembly (10) and adapted to be connected to the fixture (11). An arm (16) is pivotally carried by each bracket (15), and a panel (39) extends between the arms (16). The panel (39) is formed with a nose (40) at one lateral edge thereof and an attachment assembly (41) along the other lateral edge thereof. The longitudinal edges of the nose (40) and the attachment assembly (41) are received in a hollowed-out area (29) formed in each of the arms (16), and the panel (39) is connected to the arms (16) at that location. Each bracket (15) includes a flexible arm (26) having a notch (27) therein. Each arm (16) includes a cam surface (35) having a lug (36) formed thereon.

Abstract: A foldable clothes-line having a pair of arms together with mounting brackets for fixing to supports. The arms comprise base sections which in use of the clothes-line engage in the brackets and line carriage sections disposed at right angles to the base sections. The arms are pivotal in the brackets in a substantially horizontal plane between a first position at which the line carriage sections extend outwardly to deploy the clothes-line for service and a second folded position whereby the line carriage sections are located closely adjacent to the supports in a space saving configuration. The mounting brackets have a retaining mechanism to releasably hold the line carriage sections in the outwardly extended position.

Abstract: A combination of a bicycle and a display rack therefor, the bicycle has a frame and a plurality of wheels on the frame. The rack having a frame, a mount portion of the frame arranged to be coupled to a ceiling of a building, a linkage having a hanger such that the bicycle can be coupled to the hanger and wherein the linkage is moveable between a first raised position for display and a second lowered position for providing access to the hanger and a cylinder and piston within the mounting portion for retracting the linkage from the second position to the first position.

Abstract: A multiple golf club cleaning aid device for mounting the clubs vertically, adapted to be mounted on a wall of a car wash establishment and the like, and foldable for portage.

Abstract: A wall-mounted storage device for lifting and storing an object includes a stand adapted for mounting the device on the wall. An arm is pivotally connected to the stand and has an attachment for the object. An anchor member is also pivotally connected to the stand. A damper is connected between the anchor member and the stand. The damper is adapted to extend when pulled upward by the pivoting anchor member. A lockable spring is connected between the anchor member and the arm. The device includes a trigger mechanism adapted to unlock the spring when the object is attached to the arm. When the spring is unlocked, the spring is adapted to extend to push the arm upward. When the spring is locked, the pivoting anchor member and the extendible damper cooperate to enable the arm to be manually lifted. The damper provides a controlled descent when the arm is lowered.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bathroom bracket which mainly includes a rack and two supporting legs. The rack has a plurality of cross rods for holding clothes and hanging towels. The two supporting legs are formed in curved shape. Each of the two supporting legs is contains a pivoting piece disposed at the top thereof and pivoted at a proper position of the bottom end of the rack. Each of the supporting legs includes a slotted part at the inner side thereof for hooking on a towel rack. Each of the supporting legs has a soft pad at the end thereof. The slotted part hangs on the towel rack whereby the soft pads at the bottom end of the supporting legs is pressed against a wall of the bathroom so that a stable fixing is achieved.

Abstract: A storage and sales unit having a storage space and a display space and including a frame receivable of a display element and movable between a first position in which access to the storage space is prevented and a lockable second position enabling access to the storage space, while the display space is continually accessible. The frame is pivotally mounted to the storage and sales unit such that the frame is pivotable about a first pivot axis between the first and second positions. The storage and sales unit also includes locking members for locking the frame in the second position.

Abstract: A fold down sorting pan for providing a surface for sorting small objects. The fold down sorting pan includes a mounting portion adapted for mounting to a wall or countertop. A support arm is pivotally coupled to the mounting portion. A tube is coupled to a bottom of the support arm. An extension arm extends from the tube. A pan is coupled to the extension arm.

Abstract: A bicycle rack includes an inner vertical bar and an outer vertical bar secured in generally parallel relation by one or more horizontal supports. At least one horizontal support is secured at one end to at least one wall support so that the vertical bars are spaced from the wall support, with the inner vertical bar closest to the wall. When the wall support is secured to a wall, the rack is set at an angle with respect to the wall by a retaining rod. One end of the retaining rod is connected to the rack, and the other end is connected to the wall. The bicycle rack is preferably rotatably connected to the wall support so the rack can swivel about the wall support. Also, at least one end of the retaining rod can be easily removed, so the rack can be retracted when not in use, without removing it from the wall.

Abstract: A wall-mounted storage device for lifting and storing an object includes a stand adapted for mounting the device on the wall. An arm is pivotally connected to the stand and has an attachment for the object. An anchor member is also pivotally connected to the stand. A damper is connected between the anchor member and the stand. The damper is adapted to extend when pulled upward by the pivoting anchor member. A lockable spring is connected between the anchor member and the arm. The device includes a trigger mechanism adapted to unlock the spring when the object is attached to the aim. When the spring is unlocked, the spring is adapted to extend to push the arm upward. When the spring is locked, the pivoting anchor member and the extendible damper cooperate to enable the arm to be manually lifted. The damper provides a controlled descent when the arm is lowered.

Abstract: An adjustable retaining bracket for securing a display panel to a stationary object. The invention provides a retaining bracket having a latching arm, with a rounded nose, pivotally connected to the bracket. The latching arm engages a corresponding latching pin located on a support arm. The support arm is secured to a display panel and pivotally attached to the mounting bracket using bolts. The invention is then secured to the existing store shelving using nuts and bolts. The latching arm contains at least one detent and is used to retain the display panel at a variety of viewing angles depending upon which detent engages the latching pin. When the display panel is rotated counterclockwise (toward the store shelving), the latching pin of the support arm engages the rounded nose of the latching arm, raises the arm and comes to rest in a detent position. Further movement of the sign will move the sign to the next detent position (if available).

Abstract: A fold away support having a top bracket and a bottom bracket that are attached to a wall. Pivotally connected to each of the brackets are a plurality of boom members, each having an upper and a lower arm. Flexible linking structure links adjacent boom members, such that in use the boom members pivot apart, tensioning the linking structure. The support can thus be used as a fold away clothes line or tarpaulin support for a sun shade.

Abstract: A wall-mounted rack, preferably made of wood, metal or plastic, for supporting golf bags and, optionally, other golf-related equipment is disclosed. The rack is made up of: 1) a backboard; to which is affixed at approximately a right angle, 2) a shelf, the shelf comprising one or more C-shaped cut-outs, each C-shaped cut-out being capable of accommodating a golf bag; and 3) one or more arms extending from the backboard and supporting the shelf. The rack has an optional golf-accessories holder on one end. The support arms on the rack are preferably collapsible, so that the shelf folds down approximately parallel to the backboard when the rack is not in use.

Abstract: An expandable clothes hanger base is located in a luggage body and is composed of a plurality of front inclined fork rods and rear inclined fork rods linked with the front inclined fork rods. The front inclined fork rods are provided with a slide clamp slot, a hanging hook and a pivoting slide pillar and are also linked with two rear inclined connection rods and an action body. The action body is provided with a clamp slot, a pivoting slide pillar and a front inclined connection rod. The front inclined fork rods, the rear inclined fork rods, the rear inclined connection rod and the front inclined connection rod are provided respectively with a center pivoting hole, a center pivoting pillar, an end pivoting hole, and a back pivoting hole for engaging the pivoting bolt so as to enable the expandable clothes hanger base to be extracted and retracted. The action body is capable of actuating the front inclined fork rods to join together or move apart.

Abstract: A versatile spice keeper for use with spices contained in cans or bottles, comprising two pull down hinges, a sheet metal tray with or without attached magnetic tape, sheet metal devices of two different lengths with or without attached magnetic tape, the devices being bent to ninety degrees conformed to the shape of the capital letter el (L), the magnetic tape being attached to the devices using double sided foam adhesive material attached to the base of each (L) shaped device, the tray being rectangular and designed with four sides being bent upright to ninety degrees, the four sides being of equal height, each lateral side having an inward ninety degree bend that contacts the posterior surface of the front side of the tray, a screw being inserted through a hole in each bend of the lateral sides and a hole in the front side attaching such sides to the back side of the wooden face of the tray, as an option, the tray with or without a strip of magnetic tape attached to the front surface of the back side of th

Abstract: A display unit for mounting to a storage unit having a storage space including a frame receivable of a display element and movable between a first position in which access to the storage space is prevented and a lockable second position enabling access to the storage space. The frame is pivotally mounted to the storage unit such that the frame is pivotable about a first pivot axis between the first and second positions. The display unit also includes locking members for locking the frame in the second position.

Abstract: A device for holding equipment specifically string-type trimmers and the like between a pair of hanger elements so that the equipment will be suspended therefrom. The hanger elements extend from a mounting plate that is secured to a vertical surface.

Abstract: A movable storage organizer that can be stored at an elevated level and then easily moved to a lower, using level is described. This organizer, which may be a set of drawers for containing storage items, or may be a clothes hanging facility, is contained within a set of rails that are mounted within a frame connected to the storage position. An articulatable moving means is mounted to the frame and the rails permitting the lowering of the organizer. A spring arrangement attached to said articulatable moving means and the frame assists in the easy return of the organizer from the user level back to the higher, storage level. In yet other embodiments, a plurality of storage units may be connectably mated within a closed space such as a closet, for example.

Abstract: A window mounted drying rack adapted for use in association with a window frame and a window sill, the apparatus comprises a rack formed in a generally rectangular configuration and including a rear axle, a front bar and two parallel side bars, a plurality of interior rods being coupled between the side bars along the entire length of the side bars; and a clamp assembly including at least two C-shaped mounting members, each mounting member being pivotally coupled to the rear axle of the rack, two knobs each having a gripping end and a threaded upper end, each upper end being threadedly coupled through each C-shaped member, in an operative orientation each C-shaped member of the clamping assembly being positioned around a window sill, the knobs being tightened by a user to secure the clamps upon the window sill, a user then draping clothes over the rack and across the internal rods to affect drying of clothes.

Abstract: A valet constructed as a case having a top, sides and an open bottom. The case houses a sliding drawer having a front panel, sides constructed as frame slidable on support guides interiorly of the sidewalls of the case and also has an open bottom. A clothes hanger is pivotally mounted on a rod inside the drawer extending from one side to the other near the front panel. The hanger is pivotable upwardly into the drawer and held housed in the drawer by a bridge member disposed spanning the open bottom of the case so that the hanger rests slidable thereon and retained within the drawer when closed and can slide clear of the bridge member and depend downwardly when the drawer is opened for hanging clothing.

Abstract: A storage rack apparatus is configured to be mounted on a wall for holding articles. The storage rack apparatus includes a back frame section configured to be rigidly coupled to the wall, and a bottom frame section pivotably coupled to the back frame section. The bottom frame section includes a first support member and a second support member spaced apart from the first support member for holding the articles therebetween when the bottom section is in an upwardly pivoted storage position. The apparatus also includes a loading bar coupled to the bottom frame section. The loading bar includes a frame member extending generally parallel to the first and second support members of the bottom section for holding the articles in a downwardly pivoted loading and unloading position.

Abstract: A tool holder having three panels, the panels being foldable relative to each other from a flat position to an assembled position, one of the panels having openings therein, the one panel is foldable relative to the other panel to assume a position at an angle to the other panel. The three panels consist of an upper panel, a central panel and a lower panel and the openings are in the lower panel. A tool may be placed in the openings in the panel.

Abstract: A saddle holder that is portable that has the capability of being collapsed to enhance its portability. The saddle holder has a saddle support frame plus two other members that are rotatably connected to the saddle support frame and one of these has a hook member for providing the structure to connect the saddle holder and support from a structure that is external to the saddle holder. The rotatable members also allow the saddle holder to be connected to and supported from a structure external to the saddle holder through a clamping like action when the hook member is not in use and this is adjustable to conform to surfaces that have different contours. Adjustable bracing members are also provided that are associated with the rotatable members that serve to provide for the connection of the saddle holder and its support from an external structure.

Abstract: An ironing board for mounting to a structure, such as a wall or door, and which is pivotally attached to a frame. The ironing board pivots between a vertical position when stored and a horizontal position when in use. The mounting frame is configured as an inverted, U-shaped structure with vertically oriented legs positioned on opposite sides of the ironing board. The ironing board can be vertically displaced while in its horizontal position, so as to permit the easy placement and removal of an ironing board cover. The frame is mounted to a door or wall through a bracket which has protruding members formed thereon designed to engage with corresponding slotted keyways in the mounting frame. Vertical adjustment of the frame is achieved by engaging appropriate slotted keyways with the protruding members. In one embodiment of the invention, the bracket has a hook portion formed thereon which extends over the top of a door for supporting the mounting frame therefrom.

Abstract: A retractable folding hanger device for attachment to a flat surface having a base member, an extension arm pivotally attached at the first end thereof to the base member, and a retention arm pivotally attached to the second end of the extension arm. Each of the frame members is preferably channel-shaped and dimensioned so that the retention arm is foldable into and nestable within the extension arm and the nested extension arm and retention arm are likewise foldable into and nestable within the base member. Suitable hinge pins provide the pivotal attachments to the device and solid-body or spring-biased stops hold the device in its open or deployed position. A magnet or a clasp is provided to secure the device in its closed or retracted position.

Abstract: A movable storage organizer that can be stored at an elevated level and then easily moved to a lower, using level is described. This organizer, which may be a set of drawers for containing storage items, or may be a clothes hanging facility, is contained within a set of rails that are mounted within a frame connected to the storage position. An articulatable moving means is mounted to the frame and the rails permitting the lowering of the organizer. A spring arrangement attached to said articulatable moving means and the frame assists in the easy return of the organizer from the user level back to the higher, storage level.

Abstract: An inventory/facing construction currently available gondola which allows it to accommodate faster moving inventory without changing the desired planogrammed facings. A horizonal shelf carries symmetrical anchors at each rear end. A three-way arm has one arm pivotally secured to a forward finger, a second arm retaining; a counter balance spring between the second arm and an upper rear finger of the anchor, and a third arm extending diagonally upwardly pivotally secured to front anchors at each front end of the shelf. The front anchors support a vertical panel between the standards, forming a smaller version of a gondola upright, peg board construction, and supported desired shelving and facings. A bar is pivotally secured to the arms and anchors.The front anchors define a cam surface which engages a cam follower at the forward end of the horizonal shelf causing the panel to move its substantially full horizonal extent as soon as possible and then to drop vertically to its full extent thereafter.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tree attachable arrow holder for retaining a plurality of hunting arrows in a tree anchorable rack proximal a bow hunter atop a tree stand whereby the arrows are readily accessible to the hunter. The tree attachable arrow holder comprises a rack structure whereupon a plurality of arrows may be hung by the arrowhead. The rack structure comprises two parallel spaced apart support arms having upper and lower cross members fixedly transversely connected thereacross. A horizontal anchor screw is pivotally connected between the proximal ends of the spaced apart support arms to provide an installation position wherein the support arms extend generally normal the anchor screw forming a turning handle for driving the anchor screw into the tree and an operational position wherein the support arms extend generally parallel the anchor screw for holding arrows therebetween.

Abstract: A tie-holder device comprises a support frame and a plurality of hooks rotatably mounted on the support frame and having respective crank-shaped ends associated with a driving bar. The support frame comprises an elongated box-like body which has a supporting function and at the same time encapsulates and protects all the mechanisms of the device.

Abstract: A pull down display and storage device in one aspect has a member movable with respect to a fixed support having pivot apparatus interconnected between the fixed support and the movable member, the movable member moving out and down from the fixed support, and in one aspect a spring or springs and/or a dampener controlling motion of the movable member and permitting balanced movement of the movable member or of the movable member and a load thereon; in one aspect, the device including the fixed support; and in another aspect, the device being releasably locked in a downward position due to the disposition of the pivot apparatus and spring. A support, shelf or case with one or more such devices.

Abstract: Hinge device (10, 10') having a tubular member (12, 12') and an elongate member (14, 114'). The elongate member (14, 14') is slideable in the tubular member (12, 12'). The elongate member (14, 14') comprises a first portion (28, 28') and a second portion (16, 16'). When the first portion (28, 28') is positioned inside the tubular member (12, 12') the elongate member (14, 14') is swivelable about its longitudinal axis (24, 24'). When the second portion (16, 16') is positioned inside the tubular member (12, 12') the elongate member (14, 14') is not swivelable about its longitudinal axis (24, 24').

Abstract: The clothes arm for hanging up articles of clothing comprises several telescopically interengaging, hollow arm elements (5-11), so that it can be telescoped in space-saving manner when not in use. Clothes hooks (3) are shaped onto the arm elements (5-11). In order that the clothes hooks (3) do not limit the telescoping together, the arm elements (5-10) have longitudinally direct recesses.

Abstract: A collapsible support rack having a mounting member adapted to be placed on a vertical wall and a support member, attached to the mounting member, adapted to support the objects intended to be stored. The support member includes a plurality of rods spaced outwardly from the mounting member. The support member is movable between a lowered position in which the support member hangs downwardly from the mounting member such that the rods are substantially horizontally extending and vertically spaced, and a raised position in which the support member extends outwardly from the vertical wall such that the rods are horizontally extended but at least somewhat horizontally spaced. Hook means are provided on a first end of the support member for hanging the support member in the lowered position and for releasably locking the support member in the raised position.

Abstract: A portable, collapsible workbench is provided which may be secured to the upper edge of a door. A perforated back panel is provided with tubes secured to opposite edges, the tops of the tubes have clamps to be attached to the door. A benchtop is pivotally secured to the lower ends of the tubes. The benchtop is pivoted between two a horizontal position in use and a vertical position below the back panel for storage. Legs are pivotally secured to the end of the benchtop opposite the tube to support the benchtop in the horizontal position. The legs are folded parallel to the benchtop in the vertical position.

Abstract: A gravity feed merchandise apparatus for display and dispensing of consumer product items, e.g. in first-in-first-out manner, is formed of a plurality of side by side units, each having a holder with a vertical series of gravity feed product chutes open at one side for ready access, and a suspension mechanism to mount the holder on a support for independent movement from a retracted display and dispensing position to an extended, open access restocking position. The units may be added or removed to conform to the allotted aisle width of a retail area, for efficient use of the retail space.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a collapsible, telescoping device for the sorting and storing of papers in an office. The paper sorter device comprises a series of sequentially smaller frames configured to nest into one another so as to conserve space when not in use. In addition, the device is adapted to be mounted on a wall or other vertical surface so as to not add to congestion on the surface of a desk, whether or not in use.

Abstract: The invention is a movable frame for connection to and movement with respect to a fixed support, said movable frame may be comprised of multiple elements including a movable frame member, a pivot means, a spring means, a dampening means, and a support means. The combination of the movable frame, the pivot means and a fixed support form the preferred invention embodiment of a pull down display and storage apparatus. The invention also includes a method for moving products from an initial raised position to a final lower position by the step of pulling down on a movable frame, when the movable frame is comprised of the elements discussed herein.

Abstract: A folding carrier that is mountable upon a generally planar member includes a rotatably connected frame and carrying member. The frame is a substantially U-shaped member having a pair of legs and a back, each leg having a stop. The carrying member, which is also a U-shaped member, is constrained for limited rotational movement relative to the frame between a carrying position and a stored position. In its stored position, the carrying member is in a side-by-side relationship with the frame and inclined backwardly toward it. When in its extended position, the carrying member is substantially perpendicular to the planar member upon which the carrier is mounted. The carrying member bears against the stops of the frame to prevent further rotation beyond the preferred carrying position. Frictional elements that are mounted on the frame and carrying member engage the generally planar member and prevent unwanted movement of the carrier.

Abstract: A railroad car having a flat bed at the lowest possible level and a roof and side panels supported by stanchions at an extraordinary height is provided with cantilevered wheel seats for support of the front wheels of semistacked trucks with each truck backed into position by a forklift with the front end of the truck raised and its rear frame tucked in under the front end of a preceding truck. Side rails secured to the stanchions about one foot from the bed and about six inches in front of the stanchions help guide the trucks into proper position. Each wheel seat is comprised of two cantilevered box beams inserted into box receptacles supported by horizontal side box beams secured to the stanchions. A cross beam secured to the free end of the cantilevered box beams enhance the ability of the cantilevered box beams to support the weight of the truck and provide a place to secure an eye that receives a hook of a tie-down chain in a position directly below the front wheel axle of the truck.

Abstract: A portable clothes closet designed to provide extra storage in small homes or recreation vehicles is tall, narrow and thin so that it could fit behind a door. The closet is fitted with a pivoting trouser hanger that is held up in a horizontal position by the open door, a pivoted shirt hanger for about a dozen shirts and both tie and belt racks.

Abstract: A foldable clothes hanger rail system that consist of a clothes hanger rail that is retractable when not in use. The foldable clothes hanger rail system was developed for applications such as laundry rooms where a permanent clothes hanger rail takes up too much room and is only needed on an intermittent basis. The rail is made retractable by having the rail attached to pivot members that pivot around screws fastened into a wall mountable frame. The pivot members are supported by chords or chains running from the upper portion of the frame and support the rail when it is rotated downward and in service. A rail clip is provided on the upper portion of the frame to keep the rail retracted when not in ervice. The entire system is made into one single unit to be easily mounted on a wall.

Abstract: An apparatus including a plate-like support member, including a plurality of spaced "U" shaped hooks arranged for securing the plate overlying a support structure such as a door, curtain rod, and the like. A series of equally spaced "J" shaped hooks are mounted to a forward surface of the support plate, and each includes a transversely and integrally mounted horizontal rod mounting a sphere at each end thereof coaxially of the rod. Modifications of the invention include telescoping rods accommodating various articles, as well as selectively removable coverings for the spheres to enhance engagement with articles mounted thereon.

Abstract: There is provided a lift coat hanger comprising an ingenious damper that can be selectively operated with a view to decelerate the rotary motion of the arm and softly stopping it as it comes to the open or closed position, while the construction of the overall lift coat hanger is made rather simple and hence can be realized at a reduced cost.

Abstract: A caddy for storing articles, such as kitchen utensils, having first and second parts provided with pockets for receiving articles to be stored, and are connected by a hinge for swinging movement from a flatwise condition suitable for permitting hanging of the caddy on a wall, wherein the pockets are arranged side-by-side and extend in the same direction, and a folded condition suitable for permitting support of the caddy on a generally horizontally disposed support surface, wherein the pockets are arranged back-to-back and extend in opposite directions. The parts are provided with roller members arranged when the parts are in folded condition to support the caddy on the support surface for rotational movements.

Abstract: A light bulb organizer and storage device consisting of a board on which light bulbs may be mounted and which may be mounted on the inner surface of a closet wall above the door opening of the closet, the board being movable from an elevated horizontal storage position above the level of the top of the door opening, in a zone normally considered to be waste space, to a lowered vertical position so that the bulbs are displayed through the door opening. The bulbs are protected against blows or other damaging contacts when the board is in the storage position. The board is provided with a spring urging it either to said storage position, or to its display position.

Abstract: An all-purpose portable rack includes a pair of mated opposite end parts each being composed of separate base and upright hollow tubular members having portions which form a plurality of slidable and pivotable joints coupling the respective end parts and members of each end part together in mated relationships so as to define an article holding region. The rack also includes an endless elongated elastic member extending about an endless path within the hollow interior of the mated tubular members of the mated rack end parts so as to resiliently retain the parts interconnected together while allowing the members to slide and pivot relative to one another at their mated joints for expanding and contracting the article holding region of the rack and converting the rack to any one of a plurality of upright and inverted operative configurations.

Abstract: A foldable clothes hanger assembly comprising an elongated telescopic arm assembly (9) and a channel shaped receptacle (12) open on one side for receiving the telescopic arm assembly (9). The telescopic arm assembly (9) is pivotally connected at a first end within the lower end of the channel shaped receptacle (12) in a manner to allow the telescopic arm assembly (9) to be pivotable into and out of the open side of the channel shaped receptacle (12). A support element (18) is mounted at one of its ends to the second end of the telescopic arm assembly (9) and at its other end is mounted within the channel shaped receptacle (12) in a manner to enable the telescopic arm assembly (9) to be selectively pivoted into the channel shaped receptacle (12) or to be pivoted out of the channel shaped receptacle (12) to a horizontal position and upon which clothes or conventional clothes hangers can be hung.