Apparel Patents (Class 211/85.3)
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Publication number: 20130313210Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Inventor: Abdulkadir Hashi Ali
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Patent number: 8561819Abstract: A stand for holding and storing clothing accessories, such as neckties, belts and footwear in an easily seen accessible position has an elongate freestanding generally rectangular upright frame, a flat planar horizontal platform or shelf at a lower end thereof for holding and storing shoes and other footwear; a second flat planar platform or shelf disposed at an angle above the lower platform or shelf also for holding and storing shoes and other footwear, a tie rack at a top end of the frame for holding and supporting a plurality of neckties in laterally adjacent relation in a plurality of rows at various heights, and a plurality of hooks mounted on outer facing sides of the frame in parallel spaced relation at various heights for holding and storing a plurality of belts supported thereon by hooking their buckles on the hooks.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2010Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Inventor: Johnny L. Scott
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Patent number: 8540087Abstract: A hanger device includes a bracket; a first hanger arm having a top surface, wherein the top surface of the first hanger arm includes at least one notch, and wherein the first hanger arm is connected to the bracket via a first hinge; and a second hanger arm having a top surface, wherein the top surface of the second hanger arm comprises at least one notch, and wherein the second hanger arm is connected to the first hanger arm via a second hinge. The hanger arms may also include at least one eyelet.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Inventor: Dean A. Skaer
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Patent number: 8540089Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2010Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Inventor: Wen-Tsan Wang
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Publication number: 20130233816Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventor: Leah L. Greenfield
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Publication number: 20130228540Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2011Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Subin Home ArtCo., Ltd.Inventor: Su Bin Oh
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Patent number: 8459473Abstract: A hanging closet includes closet body having horizontal partition panels connected between two opposing sidewalls thereof at different elevations to divide the holding space of the closet body into vertically spaced storage spaces, first sleeves located on each sidewall of the closet body at different elevations, suspension flaps each having a fixed end affixed to one sidewall of the closet body between two first sleeves and a free end provided two second sleeves that are spaced at a distance equal to the length of the first sleeves, and rod members insertable into the first sleeves and the second sleeves to secure the free end of each suspension flap to one associating sidewall of the closet body so that each suspension flap defines with the associating sidewall of the closet body a storage space.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Inventor: Wen-Tsan Wang
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Publication number: 20130126453Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2013Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventor: Brent D. Flickinger
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Patent number: 8439210Abstract: A storage unit for wigs. The unit is attached to a door and hangs from the top of the door. The unit has head-shaped pedestals on which wigs are mounted as well as a ventilated accessory storage container and accessory supporting hooks which are pendently supported from the accessory storage container.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2010Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Inventor: Tanya Griffith
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Patent number: 8418860Abstract: A dive gear stand (10) comprising a frame (12) including a main shaft (16) supported vertically from a plurality of legs (18). A first set (30) of arm members (14) is pivotally connected relative to the frame (12) and arm supports (32) are pivotally connected to distal ends of the arm members (14). The arm members (14) are pivotable between a first position parallel to the main shaft (16) and a second position extending outwardly from the main shaft (16). Each of the arm supports (32) is pivotable between a first position in which it is parallel and adjacent the associated arm member (14) and a second position in which it extends at an angle to the associated arm member (14) such that a second end thereof engages with the frame (12) to support the arm member (14) in the second position.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2012Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Inventors: Nigel Geoffrey Rimmer, Daniel James Pryce, Edward Joseph Khoury
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Publication number: 20130082016Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a system for improving triathlon transition area efficiency, comprising a main stand member comprising a base portion and a top portion, the base portion being configured to be supported by a ground surface; and a first shoe coupler fixedly coupled to the top portion of the main stand member and configured to removably couple a first shoe to the main stand member in a manner wherein a pose is established for the first shoe such that a foot of a standing athlete may be urged into the first shoe without the use of one or more hands of the athlete to stabilize the shoe.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: Triathalon Scientific, Inc.Inventor: Alexander Arrow
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Patent number: 8397961Abstract: An apparatus for organizing and storing multiple items of clothing comprising an upside-down L-shaped body with an upper horizontal arm which includes two parallel hooks used to hang the apparatus from a standard closet bar, and a lower vertical arm which includes a rear-mounted brace that may be adjusted to support the apparatus against the rear wall of a closet, with the two arms being connected at a substantially perpendicular angle and reinforced by a cross-bar; and a plurality of hanger arrays depending from the lower vertical arm, with each hanger array comprising a plurality of hanger members that have two ends and are peaked in the middle and are each attached on one end to the lower vertical arm by a vertical hinge with the other end remaining accessible.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Inventor: Julie Nixon Viehe
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Patent number: 8393481Abstract: 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 second widthwise edges span across the joint and wherein the first and second support members extend through a center of the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2010Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Scott E. Denby, Joseph R. Stukenberg, Judith A. Bell
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Publication number: 20130037503Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Inventors: Gary Cimino, Lauren N. Cimino
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Publication number: 20130015087Abstract: An article sorting apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a container having a bottom and a longitudinally extending sidewall extending therefrom and a panel positioned proximal the container. The panel includes a cylindrically shaped shoulder extending therefrom and that defines a channel in alignment with the shoulder and that extends through the panel for allowing pass-through of a matched pair of socks. The cylindrically shaped shoulder is configured for receiving an open end of a first sock. A second sock is positioned proximal the first sock and inserted into and through a respective channel and disposed into the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2011Publication date: January 17, 2013Inventor: Andrew N. Riad
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Publication number: 20120298605Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventor: Edward Dovner
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Publication number: 20120302814Abstract: The invention provides a storage device adapted for use for the storage of waste materials in a glovebox, the device comprising support means incorporating engaging means, the support means comprising a substantially hollow body and the engaging means being adapted to restrain an object therein. It is a particular advantage of the device that the support means defines a hollow interior section in the device, thereby facilitating the storage of additional waste materials integrally within the device in a safe and orderly manner. The device finds particular application in a method for the removal of waste materials located in a glovebox, wherein the waste materials comprise hazardous biological or radioactive materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2011Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITYInventors: Philip Andrew Lewthwaite, Harry Elsley
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Publication number: 20120285913Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Inventor: Ellen Taurins
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Publication number: 20120241398Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: Sincere International Trading Co, Ltd.Inventor: Wing Yiu LAM
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Publication number: 20120228249Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: THE BIG RED WAGON, LLCInventor: Kevin Nimon
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Publication number: 20120211453Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2011Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: BSH HOME APPLIANCES CORPORATIONInventors: Gerhard Stegerwald, Napat Wanweerakul
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Patent number: 8240487Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2009Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Custom LeatherCraft Manuf. Co., Inc.Inventor: Matthew D. Noble
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Patent number: 8210365Abstract: A motorcycle accessory rack is provided which includes spaced-apart first and second brackets having a plurality of support rods secured thereto and extending therebetween. The first and second brackets may be secured to a supporting surface such as a wall or the like. The rods may be moved in their respective slots or openings or moved to different slots or openings to accommodate accessories from different models of motorcycles. Optional helmet hangers and jacket hangers are also provided at the sides of the rack.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2008Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Inventor: Loren D. Van Wyk
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Publication number: 20120137534Abstract: A clothes drying apparatus (1) includes a base (3) adapted for engagement with a lower support surface. A lower housing (7) extends from the base (3). The apparatus also includes a height adjustable extension element (10) having an upper end (11) adapted for engagement with an upper support surface. A selectively releasable locking mechanism (13) is adapted to secure the extension element (10) in adjusted positions such that the apparatus (1) in use extends in a generally vertical orientation between the lower and upper support surfaces. A plurality of support arms (16) extend generally outwardly from the extension element to support clothes (2) for drying. A heater is optionally provided in the lower housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventor: Pierce James Barnard
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Publication number: 20120138557Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: TAEILMOLDTECH CO., LTD.Inventor: Sang Rak Lee
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Publication number: 20120138556Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventor: WEN-TSAN WANG
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Publication number: 20120132599Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2010Publication date: May 31, 2012Inventor: Martin Robitaille
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Patent number: 8177075Abstract: A method for storing and displaying footwear including, without limitation, flip-flops and thong-type sandals, as well as other loose items, is provided. An elongate central body, such as a length of ribbon or other similar structure, having a number of upwardly facing hooks—typically combined in pairs—arrayed along the length of the central body, is suspended from a support. Sandals and other loose items are hung on the hooks.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2011Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Inventor: Mary Ellen Hathorn
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Publication number: 20120097628Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2010Publication date: April 26, 2012Inventor: Gordon J. Blacknell
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Patent number: 8146784Abstract: A garment display device has first and second support arms connected to a base and operable to support a portion of a garment. Each support arm has a plurality of links interconnected by link pivot joints which provide for relative angular movement between adjoined links parallel to a common plane. Each link has a socket and a disk and has a flange disposed between the socket and disk for supporting a portion of the garment spanning between adjacent links. The flange overlaps a free end of the socket of the adjoining link to provide a smooth and aesthetic support for the garment over a range of positions of the support arm.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2011Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Inventors: Patricia D. Calanca, Paul L. Aston
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Publication number: 20120074082Abstract: The present invention relates to a collapsible garment rail assembly that can be stacked with similar garment rail assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: THE GARMENT RAIL COMPANY LIMITEDInventor: Thomas Stephen Hornsby
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Publication number: 20120061340Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2010Publication date: March 15, 2012Inventor: Man Keon Park
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Publication number: 20120055893Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2010Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: UMBRA LLCInventor: Alan Wisniewski
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Publication number: 20120055894Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2010Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: ROOSTER PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: DANIEL CABANA, AHAB AYOUB
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Publication number: 20120048820Abstract: A clothes drying device is provided that has an elongated support member, and a rack. The rack includes a plurality of arm members that are operative to extend outwardly from the support member in radial directions to support a plurality of clothes lines in spaced apart relation around the support member. The support member may include an upper portion in which a motor is mounted in operative connection with a shaft of a lower portion of the support member. The support member may also include a solar panel mounted thereto. The motor is operative responsive to electrical power generated by the solar panel to cause the rack, solar panel and upper portion of the support member to rotate with respect to the shaft of the lower portion of the support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: GREENWAY HOME PRODUCTS LTD.Inventors: Douglas D. Greenway, Christopher J. Duke
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Publication number: 20120037581Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2010Publication date: February 16, 2012Inventors: Joseph W. Anderson, Daniel G. Sprague
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Publication number: 20120018463Abstract: A family of space savings storage devices for hanging, storing and removal of any item that can be hung in a vertical plane from an appropriate hanger hook is disclosed. The devices consist of a pair of downwardly diverging legs forming either an inverted V-shaped or U-shaped receiver. The fixed angle of divergence of the legs ranges from 60 to 120 degrees. In one embodiment that angle can be varied. On the undersides of the legs are attached sockets from which items can be hung using appropriate hooks attached to the body of a hanger. The spacing of the sockets can be equal or variable. Increased spacing on the lower segments of the legs for the inverted U-shaped receiver, where the legs are nearly vertical, prevents hung items which are generally bulkier at the top, or hanger components which also can be bulky from interfering with each other as the spacing can be adjusted to allow such parts to lay one above the other.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Inventor: Paul A. Liberti
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Publication number: 20120000870Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2010Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Scott E. Denby, Joseph R. Stukenberg, Judith A. Bell
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Patent number: 8042779Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a panel for secure display of articles. In one embodiment, a panel is formed of recyclable material and configured to display an article on a holder, the article having a receiving loop integrally formed thereon. The panel includes an internal tab coplanar with the panel and extending into an opening in the panel, the tab having a narrow section defining at least one hook portion extending from the tab, the hook portion abutting an interior edge of the panel, the hook portion cooperating with the interior edge of the panel to allow the loop to be received over the tab and to retain the loop in engagement with the narrow section.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2009Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Outdoor Research IncorporatedInventor: Alison M. Boscolo
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Publication number: 20110253654Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: BORROUGHS CORPORATIONInventors: Paul J. Machala, Daniel C. Mehren
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Publication number: 20110240576Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: David Allen Abbruzzese, Ashley Renee Hayzlip, Tricia Bouras
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Publication number: 20110240822Abstract: A sliding support assembly includes a sliding rail assembly and an attachment. The sliding rail assembly includes a fixed member, a sliding arm, and a hinge. The hinge has a positioning extension and a second portion, wherein the second portion is pivotally engaged to the positioning extension. The positioning extension is slidably engaged to the fixed member. The sliding rail assembly has a non-pivoted state and a pivoted state, wherein in the non-pivoted state the second portion is positioned substantially parallel to the fixed member, and in the pivoted state the second portion defines an angle with the fixed member. The attachment is engaged to at least a portion of the second portion and in the pivoted state is positioned a desired distance beyond the exterior edge of the partition.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: SIDELINES, INC.Inventor: Charles A. Costa
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Publication number: 20110233163Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2010Publication date: September 29, 2011Inventor: Douglas Lowell Raddatz
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Patent number: 8016133Abstract: A personal rolling valet, for use organizing, supporting, and transporting several clothes outfits, having a vertical shaft. The vertical shaft has a top and a bottom. A horizontal rack is attached to the vertical shaft near the top. The horizontal rack has a pair of opposed hooked portions for supporting several clothes outfits. A lower rack is attached to the vertical shaft near the bottom. The lower rack has a hub attached to the vertical shaft, an outer ring, and spokes connecting the hub and outer ring. The outer ring has an opening between a pair of the spokes which facilitates stacking more than one personal rolling valet.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2009Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Inventors: DiAnne Calabrisotto, Janice Savin
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Publication number: 20110204011Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventor: Brent D. Flickinger
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Publication number: 20110192811Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2010Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: Pro-Mart Industries, Inc.Inventor: Azad Sabounjian
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Publication number: 20110192840Abstract: An apparatus for at least one of the transport, storage, and display of one or more items of at least one of apparel and accessories is provided. The apparatus includes at least one crib defined by a bottom plate, a back plate, and first and second side plates, each of the at least one crib for having disposed therein one or more items of at least one of apparel and accessories. The at least one crib includes the bottom plate that is one of square and rectangular in shape, the back plate that is one of square and rectangular in shape, and the first and second side plates that have the same shape and that are facing each other. Each of the back plate and first and second side plates are perpendicular to the bottom plate. One edge of each of the back plate and first and second side plates is coupled to a respective one edge of the bottom plate. One edge of each of first and second side plates is coupled to a respective one edge of the back plat.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2010Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventors: Kristin Marie Raffone VAZQUEZ, Robert Gooch, Douglas Stout
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Patent number: 7959018Abstract: Providing for a sports equipment organizer that can support, store, display and provide ventilation for a helmet and/or other sports apparel such as gloves, a jacket, eyewear, clothing and so on is described herein. By way of example, a mounting device can be attached to a portion of an extension arm and facilitate securing the extension arm to a mounting surface. The extension arm can extend substantially perpendicular out from the mounting surface. Additionally, a mounting arm can be attached to and supported by the extension arm, and can securely support at least one head-ware device. Furthermore the mounting arm can be of sufficient length to hold the head-ware just off of the extension arm. In accordance with particular embodiments, the mounting arm can be substantially smaller volume than an interior of the head-ware to facilitate adequate airflow and ventilation to the head-ware in between use.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Inventor: Brent D Flickinger
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Publication number: 20110132856Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventor: Marvin J. Meeks
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Patent number: 7946434Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2009Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Honey-Can-Do International, LLCInventor: Steve Greenspon