Abstract: A fastening member for a telescopic rod having an internal spring and intended to support a curtain on a pane frame or a door, said door is adapted to be mounted on an end portion of the telescopic rod. The member has a first flat portion extending towards the window and is provided at its end with a fixation area for the pane frame, a second flat portion extending from the first portion in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first portion having at its lower end a support area located below the fixation area when in use adapted to bear on the pane frame, and a third flat section extending from the second flat section upwards and in a direction parallel to the first flat section. The third section is sized so that, when the fastening member is in use, its upper end portion, adapted to fit on the rod end portion, is located at a level higher than the level of the fixation area of the first section. The third section is laterally located beyond the vertical pane edge.

Abstract: A hanger conveyance rail system for transporting at least one item on a clothes hanger is provided. The rail system includes a rail extending in a direction defining a moving direction, the rail having a shape adapted to receive the hook portion of the hanger such that the hook is received on a top portion thereof. The rail system further includes a removable cover affixed to the rail. The cover is (1) made of a flexible, low-friction material; (2) affixed to the rail such that the cover (i) extends along the moving direction; (ii) overlays at least the top portion of the rail; and (3) is configured to have an open cross-section, whereby the cover may be selectively removed from and overlayed on the rail over the rail.

Abstract: A pair of vertical telescoping members are progressively lockable into any relative position to vary the overall length thereof by special locking hardware mounted on the inner member where it is not visible. The hardware includes a locking member movable in part by inertial forces between a released or unlocking position and a locking position where it forms a one way slip clutch with the inner surface of the outer member which permits the inner member to be raised which then preferably shifts the locking member into a release position. The inner member is moved further up or down to its desired position. Whenever the inner member is released, it is preferred that gravity will cause the inner member to move suddenly downwardly a small distance quickly to cause the locking portion of this member to move to its locking position.

Abstract: A spacer to maintain separation between garments on hangers hanging on a clothes rod being a collar having a clam shell construction so that the spacer can be opening for attachment to, or removal from, the closet rod thereby avoiding the necessity of removing the bar from the closet. In preferred embodiment the spacer is generally cylindrical of diameter greater than the inner diameter of the coat hanger hook and having rounded ends to cause the hangers to rest on the rod. One or more hook retaining grooves may be included medially of the ends. Snap closure means secures the two hemi-shells closed. At least one of the shells may be decoratively configured, e.g. a Disney character or the like to appeal to children. The plastic may be color-coded or labeled.

Abstract: A guard protects the upper surface of a hanger support from scatching by hangers displaying clothing or other merchandise. The support guard has a bottom surface adapted to rest upon the upper surface of a hanger support and has one or more upwardly extending pegs. Downwardly extending posts or caps are attached to the support guard for friction fitting engagement with the hanger support below the bottom surface of the strip.

Abstract: A clothes hanger assembly is disclosed and includes a clothes hanger support bar 12 having a top surface 16, a bottom surface 15 and first and second side surfaces 11 and 21 respectively. The top surface is disposed in abutting relationship and attached at each end to a closet shelf 14 via bolts 17 and nuts 18. A plurality of elongated concave grooves 20 are disposed at spaced equal intervals along a first side surface 11 of support bar 12 and stop short of the top surface 16 thereof. Each groove 20 merges with a slightly tapered bore 22 extending angularly downward through hanger support bar 12, emerging on the second side surface and, short of the bottom surface thereof. Each tapered bore 22 is adapted to receive a clothes hanger 24 therein. Each hanger 24 includes a conventional transverse bar, or other conventional hanging structure, (not shown) for supporting trousers etc., and a pair of arms 25, 25a angularly extending from the transverse bar to merge with a vertical section 26.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for supporting oversized freight above the tailgate of a pickup truck, while affording normal utilization of the tailgate. In the preferred embodiment, the invention comprises two brackets that sit upon opposing rear edges of side walls of a pickup truck bed, near the tailgatae. A support beam passes through an opening in one bracket and is received in a slot in the opposing bracket. Ends of the support beam lie within each bracket and are held by securing rods passing through the brackets and beam ends. The bracket with the opening has a pivotable cap covering the opening to afford rapid deployment of the support beam. The cap is on the side of the bracket facing away from the opposing bracket. To deploy the beam, the operator simply pivots open the cap, slides the beam through the opening until one end lies in each bracket and then closes the cap and inserts a securing rod through each bracket and beam end.

Abstract: A mini-blind cleaning rack is set forth wherein a downwardly extending "U" shaped frame is provided, including a plurality of telescoping members defining the legs and base of the "U" shaped member. The terminal ends of the legs are further provided with positioning feet slidingly receiving extension legs for effecting stability of the organization. A plurality of upwardly directed clamps are slidably and adjustably positionable upon the overlying base of the "U" shaped framework with a second pair of clamps slidably and fixedly securable and downwardly directed mounted to a cross-bar adjustably positionable upon the spaced parallel legs of the "U" shaped framework. The unit accordingly accommodates and extends a mini-blind work piece between the pairs of clamps wherein the clamps may be extended to accommodate varying lengths and positioned upon the respective base and cross-bar of the apparatus to accommodate varying widths of mini-blinds.

Abstract: The display framework construction comprises at least one column including a base and an elongate upwardly extending column assembly including four generally cylindrical elongate members. Each generally cylindrical member is located at a corner of the column assembly. The column assembly further includes an interior elongate tubular member having a generally +-shaped cross-section with four narrow elongate walls interconnected by four elongate walls each having an arcuate, concave cross-section. Each narrow elongate wall has a plurality of vertically spaced apart slots therein for receiving hooks on brackets for creating different display framework constructions. The brackets are provided at one or both ends of an arm assembly comprising an upper generally cylindrical elongate member and a lower generally cylindrical elongate member fixed in a position juxtaposed to the upper generally cylindrical elongate member.

Abstract: It is a rack structure for storing balls and related equipment thereof; the rack structure mainly comprises two frame plates, several horizontal rods, two side plates, and several hooks. The two frame plates are same in shape, and have several corresponding rod-inserting holes; each of the frame plates has at least a supporting arm. The rod-inserting holes can provide the horizontal rods with various assemblages. Every two horizontal rods is one set to be set up at a given angle against a wall so as to form a storage space. Each set of the horizontal rods is used for storing one size of balls. The fixed hooks on the frame plate may be used to hanging sports gloves. The two side plates are mounted on the outside of the tops of the frame plates respectively; each of the side plates has several slots with an open end for holding longer equipment each as rackets, baseball bats, and sleds, etc.

Abstract: To obtain a display stand which can have the arrangement of its rails altered with ease but in which the rails will not readily slip with respect to one another, a joint structure including a plug is provided, the joint structure connecting two rails. The plug has a transverse groove in it for receiving and gripping the rail and pushes into the end of the other rail. The diameter of the rail exceeds the size of the groove provided for it so that the gripping action is enhanced.

Abstract: A self-contained, portable dryer for use in drying articles of clothing includes a hanger bar with telescoping segments for selective collapse and extension, and a plurality of hangers stored within the telescoping segments and retrievable from within the hanger bar for erection and suspension from the hanger bar in one of two selectable configurations to accommodate the various articles of clothing ordinarily washed or rinsed out by travelers and hung out to dry at facilities available to such travelers.

Abstract: A finned tube support for coat hangers comprising a hollow plastic tube of sufficient length and sufficient internal diameter to slip over a closet rod of the type normally employed for holding hangers thereon in a closet, the plastic tube having a wall thickness of between about 1/32 and 1/16 inch, a plurality of circular plastic disks mounted in spaced parallel relation on the tube and at right angles to the longitudinal central axis of the tube, the disks having an axial thickness of about 1/16 of an inch and a central opening equal to the outer diameter of the tube, the disk having an outer diameter equal to about 2 and 1/2 inches, the center-to-center spacing from one disk to the next adjacent disk being equal to about 1/2 inch.

Abstract: A towel-holder, more particularly for a shower- or bathtub-partition, comprises a supporting bar which is adapted to be secured, substantially horizontally, by connecting parts, to a wall and, furthermore, an extension bar which is arranged to be displaceable in a substantially horizontal plane in relation to the said supporting bar. The invention is intended to improve, at low cost, handling and to reduce the danger of damage to the holder or injury to the user. To this end the extension bar consists of at least two parts connected together by a hinge. With the supporting bar secured horizontally, the axis of the hinge runs substantially vertically and, in view of locking device, the front part of a extension bar can be set at specific angular positions in relation to the rear part and to the supporting bar.

Abstract: A horizontal support bar for being interposed between spaced vertical surfaces, such as a doorway jamb, bar support members being located at each bar end, and one of the support members being attached to its associated vertical surface and pivotally connected to the bar wherein the bar may swing to a horizontal self-storing position. The bar length is adjustable and cam wedge surfaces are employed to use vertical forces imposed on the bar to increase the frictional engagement between the support members and the associated supporting surfaces.

Abstract: To discourage purloining of garment hangers from public facilities, the hangers are fabricated with support hooks having an inside opening too small to accommodate the support rods used for conventional hangers. To suspend the smaller hooks one or more auxiliary rods of substantially smaller diameter are suspended by brackets from the conventional rod.

Abstract: A sleeve-like body removably emplaceable upon a supporting rod or the like, which body is provided with a series of elements to position garment hangers or the like in predetermined spaced relation.

Abstract: A device for supporting a curtain is disclosed. An elongated support rod has an arched portion in the center and straight portions extending from each end of the arched portion. The end portions may be either rigidly or pivotably coupled to the arched element. The arched element may be comprised of one portion or a number of sub-portions. The sub-portions are slideably interfitted to permit adjustment of the extension of the rod. The support rod may include elements for mounting to a wall or other surface.

Abstract: A towel bar includes a tube and a bracket on each side of the tube. The brackets can be secured to a wall to support the tube a predetermined distance from the wall. A plurality of rollers are placed over the tube adjacent to each other. The rollers operate independently of each other, and may be multi-colored, if desired. One towel may be removed from the towel bar without displacing other towels on the bar. The rollers may be installed on the tube by consumers, without having to patch holes in the wall and create new holes.

Abstract: A system for displaying but protecting while displaying bath and hand and kitchen towels and the like provides for use with a towel bar over which a towel is deployed in the usual manner, a protector or protective cover, size-matched to the towel bar preferably. The system reminds absentminded and careless people not to use towels covered, while keeping the towels on display and ready for instant use. The protective cover has a flat panel with an integral uniformly covered end forming a 180.degree. hook that for self-adjusting and visibility purposes has a uniform radius suited for encompassing one or, if desired, more towels folded over the towel bar. The proportion of hook and panel and bar permits the entirety of a towel or towels to be covered, and provides stability if the cover is stored temporarily on the rack without a towel, or with a towel over it instead of under it.

Abstract: A hand rail assembly for installation between opposing surfaces includes rod structure and rod support structure adapted to be mounted on the opposing surfaces. The rod support structure is preferably slidably engageable to the surface and preferably includes a body having on a side at least one projection adapted to be received by a complementary depression in the surface so as to prevent movement of the rod support structure along the surface. Rod positioning structure on the opposite side of the body positions the rod structure between the rod support structure so as to prevent disengagement of the rod support structure from the surface while permitting sideways insertion of the rod structure. Locking structure for locking the rod structure to the rod support structure is also provided. The rod structure is preferably of a length substantially that between the respective rod support structure such that the rod support structure cannot be removed without first removing the rod structure.

Abstract: A closet storage arrangement for increasing closet storage capacity includes a shoe case having two vertical side walls with a plurality of vertically spaced tiers for shoe storage provided in the case. Each tier has three horizontal shoe support members on which a shoe is rested. A clothes hang bar for supporting clothing may also be provided with the hang bar secured on each end in a vertical support member. Each vertical support member is stabilized against the back wall of the closet by a stabilizing arrangement. A shelf may be supported by the vertical support members. A peg bar, having selectively removable pegs, for hanging articles may also be provided in the closet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for drying hanger mounted clothes, comprising a hanger rod mounted above a drip pan element, where said rod and drip pan assembly may be slidably removed from a drying cabinet so that wet clothing articles may be easily mounted on the hanger rod. In another aspect, the present invention relates to an improved clothing hanger having at least one clothing clip adapted so as to retain an article of clothing to prohibit said article from being removed from said hanger during operations, where said clothing clip may be attached to said hanger by an extension wire. In another aspect, an automatic control is provided so that the drying cycle may be preselected so as to achieve the most efficient drying of the clothing articles.

Abstract: A rack for the holding of clothing and like articles, to be fashioned to the underside of an automobile luggage compartment or trunk lid comprising a pair of mounting members to be secured to the trunk lid cover, and a pair of support members which attach to such mounting members. Secured to such support members is one or more clothes bars as well as a bag for the holding of garments. Plastic clips are also included for holding garments to the clothes bar. The mounting members are bonded to the lid, and the support members are secured thereto by a dovetail sliding connection whereby the support members and bars may be removed as desired.

Abstract: A rod assembly adapted to be mounted underneath a shelf or ceiling having an elongated support bar for hanging thereon clothes or the like from hangers. The bar is supported at its mid position by a support member which provides firm support but allows the hangers to pass thereover without dislodgement if the hanger strikes the support member.

Abstract: A rigid rod is mounted between a pair of opposed wall brackets. At least one of the brackets is provided with an inverted U-shaped recess for receiving the end of the rod, and a pair of pegs extending cantilevered below the opening of the recesses. The pegs are spaced laterally a distance slightly less than the diameter of rod and are sufficiently rigid to hold the rod, with a normal complement of clothes, but also slightly flexible to spread apart and allow the rod to fall when the weight applied to the rod exceeds a predetermined limit.

Abstract: A multi-use toy holder and exercise bar for a playpen and the like comprising a rigid rod supported by a bracket at each end, each bracket consisting of a main body with an opening for the bar and a U-shaped portion for mounting on a side rail of the playpen. Screw members are employed to lock the rod and brackets in place. The brackets are provided with tabs so that the unit can later be mounted in a closet to carry clothes hangers. Extra attachments are provided to make the device useful to track the growth in height of the youngster.

Abstract: A shelf cabinet has a pair of spaced upright shelf-supporting sidewalls formed with shelf-supporting horizontal grooves into each pair of which a shelf is slidably mounted. The sidewalls are further provided with additional grooves that extend downwardly from and open at one end into the horizontal grooves. Clothes-hanger rods are releasably mounted, at their ends, at the bottom of the downward additional grooves.

Abstract: A finned tube support for coat hangers comprising a hollow plastic tube of sufficient length and sufficient internal diameter to slip over a closet rod of the type normally employed for holding hangers thereon in a closet, the plastic tube having a wall thickness of between about 1/32 and 1/16 inch, a plurality of circular plastic disks mounted in spaced parallel relation on the tube and at right angles to the longitudinal central axis of the tube, the disks having an axial thickness of about 1/16 of an inch and a central opening equal to the outer diameter of the tube, the disk having an outer diameter equal to about 2 and 1/2 inches, the center-to-center spacing from one disk to the next adjacent disk being equal to about 1/2 inch. The plastic tube, between adjacent plastic disks, is provided with centering recesses of various and different shapes for centering a coat hanger between the disks.

Abstract: Each of the carrying arms (4) of the clothes stand carries on its top side a covering (5, 13) which is connected in a slip-proof manner to the carrying core profile of the carrying arm. This covering is provided over some of its top side with a comb-like bearing portion (14) with a number of comb teeth (15) and with grooves (17) which lie between the teeth (15) and which are oblique to the longitudinal axis (16) of the supporting arm (4).

Abstract: The horizontal bar includes tubular members freely telescopically interconnected having lateral extending ends depending to outward facing U-shaped members having sufficient width to be disposed about the respective sides of a doorway, and to have frictional engagement therewith. A pivotal link is attached to the base of each U-shaped member and is slidably engaged with a respective wedge-shaped receiving bracket at each side of the doorway. The pivotal links may be engaged with the respective receiving brackets in a depending orientation for a lower position of the horizontal bar or may be engaged with the brackets in an upstanding orientation for a higher position of the horizontal bar.

Abstract: An auxiliary closet assembly having at least one pair of hanger bar members suspended from a main closet hanger rod and supporting at least one auxiliary hanger rod therebetween in downwardly spaced vertical relationship to the main closet hanger rod.

Abstract: A garment hanger bar for the trailer transportation of garments includes a tubular member having swing bars comprising rings rotatably mounted on the tubular member and an elongate rod joining the rings and spaced from the tubular member for the locking of a plurality of garment hangers thereon to prevent their removal during transportation. The tubular member has mounting elements which project into and are secured in vertical slots with a release bolt extending into the slot at one end. Upon retraction of the release bolt, the mounting member at that end may be removed from the slot, and the hanger bar thereby released from its mounting. In another embodiment, a heavy duty support bar of rectangular cross section is provided for supporting pallets. Pairs of mounting elements are provided at each end of the support bar.

Abstract: There is disclosed a cornering device for a garment support structure which includes first and second horizontal transverse assemblies. The cornering device includes first and second horizontal support elements, each having a first and second end. Also included is hardware for suspending the first ends of both elongate horizontal elements from their corresponding transverse assembly and parallel thereto, such that the second ends of both elongate support elements comprise an acute angle. Further included are means for mutually securing both second ends of the elongate elements and, concurrently, suspending both second ends at vertical offset in a desired plane beneath the plane of said transverse assemblies.

Abstract: A merchandise support assembly consists of firstly a coupling with two siamesed sockets, one for engaging the vertical column of a display stand, the other being directed obliquely downwards, and an integral hook for the alternative support of the coupling, such hook being adapted to engage a horizontal rail or rails; secondly, a bar which is supported by the oblique socket and thirdly, a set of sleeves each capable of being slid end to end over the bar. The sleeves each have lugs which form a spaced series for determining the spacing between clothes-hangers or other display aids.

Abstract: A tie hanger comprising a closet hanger having a lower horizontal bar with a non-circular cross-section, and a plurality of hanger cards having holes conforming to the non-circular cross-section of the bar, the cards being mounted on the bar via said holes for sliding movement thereon. Each card is symmetrical about a vertical plane passing through the support hole, and has parallel pairs of wings with slots between them for supporting ties. The lower wings are wider than the upper wings to facilitate insertion and removal of ties, and the hanger bar has an I-shaped cross-section and an openable end. A pair of protuberances extends into the support hole to frictionally engage the sides of the hanger bar, so as to prevent the card from sliding along the bar and bunching up with other cards.

Abstract: There is disclosed an expandable towel rack which comprises a central base member having a left and a right extending tubular section. A left and a right U-shaped section, each having one arm adapted to coact with the corresponding arm of the base member. The other arms of the U-shaped member are accommodated within an outer support member. In this manner the entire assembly can be adjusted in length by controlling the depth of insert of the U-shaped members with respect to the base member and with respect to the outer support member.

Abstract: A combined shelf-support and easily detachable support for a clothes-hanger rod comprises a pair of angle-bar sections. The vertically depending wall-anchorable web of each angle-bar has a pair of struck-out tongues. A pair of flexible woven strips have their ends doubled-back and stitched to form loops snugly removably engageable over the tongues to define cradle-like supports for the ends of a clothes-hanger rod.

Abstract: A safety towel bar for a plastic wall surround panel for showers and tubs comprises a substantially flat plastic wall panel adhesively secured to a dry wall which is secured to a framework. A pair of laterally spaced rearwardly opening upright channels are integral with the panel and receive the ends of a towel bar, which are nested, supported and secured upon a pair of laterally spaced brackets secured to the dry wall and extend into the channels.

Abstract: A combined shelf and hanger bar system which is easy to install and has a neat appearance makes use of end brackets having wall plates for securement to closet end walls, inwardly projecting walls defining ledges to support the ends of a shelf panel, and pockets to receive and hide the ends of front and rear rails stiffening the longitudinal edges of the panel, the front rail also having a depending portion providing a hanger bar.

Abstract: A device for preventing the movement of a flexible material disposed over an open area, such as a shower or a window, includes a rigid elongated rod which is held in a substantially horizontal plane intermediate the top and bottom of the flexible material. In one preferred embodiment the rigid elongated rod is maintained in a static horizontal operative position by a pivot means at one end and an attachment means at the other extremity. A holding means, such as a U-shaped hook or bracket, is attached to a wall above and in a substantially vertical plane with the pivot means to hold the elongated bar in a substantially vertical inoperative position when the bathing facility is not in use.

Abstract: A hanger strip is mounted on a rectilinear tubular hanger bar and includes a series of equally spaced duplicate projections longitudinally aligned along the strip which define a series of duplicate recesses therebetween for receiving the curved hooks of hangers. The recesses are oriented parallel to one another and at an angle other than a right angle with respect to the length of the strip so that the hooks of the hangers supported in the recesses are oriented parallel to one another and skewed at an acute angle with respect to the length of the strip. When the hanger bar is oriented in an inclined attitude, the strip is positioned slightly to one side of the upper surface of the hanger bar so that the two support areas of each recess of the strip are level with each other.

Abstract: A support and retrieval device for magazines, newspapers and the like, includes a U-shaped base having a pair of vertical legs projecting upwardly therefrom. An elongate, slotted, support member extends between and is secured to the upper ends of the vertical legs of the base. A plurality of elongate support bars frictionally engage the slots of the support member and project therefrom. Periodicals, such as magazines, newspapers or the like, are supported on the support bars in a manner to permit ready identification of the periodicals and thereby ready retrieval thereof.

Abstract: The improved wall bracket assembly of the present invention comprises, in combination, a plurality (preferably two) of spaced, generally parallel, preferably vertical locator strips, each having spaced bracket-receiving holes along the length thereof, and a horizontal cross support spanning the strips and having a plurality of bracket-receiving hollow rear extensions each extension is disposed near a separate one of the strips and includes a pair of spaced sidewalls. The assembly also includes a plurality of brackets, the front end of each bracket being releasably disposed within a separate one of the extensions and the rear end of each bracket being releasably disposed in a separate one of the strip holes.

Abstract: The specifications describe an apparatus for displaying garments and other articles of clothing which are customarily suspended on hangers. Lineal as well as angular variations of the suspension bar are effected through the utilizations of a pivotally sleeved arrangement. Asthetic groupings and orientations may be used to provide an attractive background to enhance saleability.

Abstract: A kit for increasing the usable space of a closet by providing supports from which garments or comparable items are suspended. The kit comprises bars which may assume either horizontal or vertical positions in a closet, with each bar consisting of a pair of telescopic cylindrical tubes. Also included in the kit are a plurality of connectors, some of which are end connectors which connect one or both ends of a bar to spaced vertical wall or to opposed horizontal surfaces such as a floor, ceiling or shelf. These connectors maintain the tubes in assembled relation. Intersection connectors establish joints between intersecting bars. Each end connector includes at least one pair of concentric radially spaced nipples, each presenting an inner and an outer surface. The inner surface of the outer nipple snugly receives the outer surface of the outer tube and the inner surface of the inner tube is accurately fitted about the outer surface of the inner nipple.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a device to be fastened to an existing towel bar, which will serve to support additional towels, wash cloths or the like, without substantially detracting from the utilitarian purposes of the existing towel bar. The device may also be used as a wall-mounted installation independently of other devices.

Abstract: A sports equipment storage rack comprising two parallel vertical support members with a transverse forwardly extending top support member secured to a top end of each of the vertical support members. A shelf is secured above the top supports and extends therebetween. A support bar extends between the top supports and spaced forwardly of the vertical support members. One or more transverse members are secured between the vertical support members. Hook members are secured to the vertical support members and the transverse members.

Abstract: A unitary bracket for both a closet shelf and rod has a substantially horizontal shelf support and a concave rod support, both projecting from a sidewall which is attached to a wall of the building structure. A locking tab projects from the sidewall and prevents unintended upward movement of a clothes rod. In addition, there is provided a breakaway shelf-retaining tab to hold a shelf of limited size in place while permitting use of a wider shelf which extends beyond the broken-away tab. Integral gussets further increase the strength of the wall bracket.

Abstract: A filing system for supporting material to be filed in vertical zones, such material being single sheet material, multiple sheet material held in a binder, vertically arranged horizontally extending pockets or compartments of single or multiple form. A support bar is positioned transversely of the vertical filing zones and supported at opposite ends, the support bar having a longitudinally extending web in a vertical plane normal to said vertical zone and having dihedrally disposed flanges extending from said web along its length in opposite directions. The flanges are shaped to provide upwardly facing bearing contact areas and downwardly facing bearing contact areas spaced from the vertical plane, each downwardly facing contact area being located to be cooperable with an upwardly facing contact area on the opposite side of the vertical plane to provide a set of bearing contact areas for supporting a suspension means connected to the material to be filed.