Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A rotating clothes drying rack that has a body with two opposed arms. The two opposed arms support a drying support. In the illustrated embodiment, the drying support is a plurality of rods that extend between the two opposed arms. A mounting frame is provided for securing body to desired surface. Body is pivotally mounted to the mounting frame for rotational movement around a horizontal axis between a storage position parallel to the mounting frame and a drying position at an angle relative to the mounting frame. Locking members are provided for locking the body in the stored position. Rotational stops are provided for maintaining the body in drying position. Height adjusting members are provided for selectively positioning between the at least one arm and the at least one rotational stop to adjust the angle of the body in the drying position.

Abstract: A retail system includes a rack assembly and a cover. The rack assembly has a stand that is adapted to rest on a substantially horizontal surface, where the stand is formed of a plurality of tubular members. The rack assembly also has a mounting frame that is substantially rectangular in shape and supported in a substantially vertical position by the stand. The cover includes a base portion that is formed by a combination of a first shell and a second shell that is complementary to the first shell, the base portion defining a hollow, substantially box-like structure that is supported in a substantially vertically position by the rack assembly and covers at least a portion of the mounting frame. The cover also includes a stack portion defining a hollow, substantially box-like structure that is adapted to slide over the mounting frame and mount atop the base portion.

Abstract: A non-tumble dryer comprises a cabinet and a drawer configured to support an article to be dried and slidably mounted to the cabinet. An air supply system provides air to a drying chamber formed at least partially by one of the cabinet and the drawer for drying the article supported by the drawer. The non-tumble dryer can function as a pedestal whereby the top of the cabinet can be configured to support a laundry appliance in an elevated position. Alternatively, the cabinet can overlie one or more laundry appliances.

Abstract: A merchandising system for displaying products in a retail environment includes a panel structure extending upwardly from a floor, the panel structure forming a plurality of regularly, or uniformly, spaced insertion areas. The system also includes an annular cage supported over the floor by the panel structure such that it projects outwardly from the front of the panel structure. The annular cage optionally includes a first loop defining a front and a back with the back facing toward the panel structure and the front facing away from the panel structure.

Abstract: A closet organizer system is provided. In one embodiment, the closet organizer system includes a closet organizer unit having one or two flexible support members to be detachably secured to a closet rod, and a storage compartment. Other closet organizer units have one flexible support member and a plurality of storage compartments. Another closet organizer unit comprises a extendible hanger rod connected to the closet rod by two support straps. One or both of the support straps may be removed and replaced by another closet organizer unit, whereby various combinations of closet organizer units may be fashioned. In addition, more than one hanger rod unit may be used with one or more other closet organizer units.

Abstract: A backseat blueprint holder is disclosed. A hollow, rectangle-shaped body, from the front view, is oriented like a triangle, from the side view. To create each opening, the front and back panels are unattached along the sides with inserts attached, horizontally, to the front & back. The slots get gradually larger from top to bottom, allowing for different sizes to be held at one time. The outer surface of the rectangle-shaped body, front, has pockets and elastic loops to allow for more storage of items such as pens, small tools, and notebooks to business cards. A strap with a locking clasp or optional full cover head rest is provided to facilitate repositioning of the holder onto the vehicle headrest, allowing for it to be placed either on the back or the front of the seat during transportation, as needed; moreover being able to fit all types of the vehicle headrest.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: The present invention is a multi-purpose recreational vehicle garment bar that incorporates important convenience features for the user. It includes convenient methods of suspending the support base from the recreational vehicle, and optionally, from other fixed structures typically found at a recreational vehicle parking area. Also included in the design are consideration for incorporating screwdriver holders and an end flag holder which provide important convenience and decorative features for the end user.

Abstract: An organizer is disclosed for organizing the protective emergency-response clothing of a firefighter such as boots, trousers, jacket and helmet. The organizer of this invention eliminates the practice of placing the firefighter's jacket and helmet on the floor of the fire station during the time the firefighter is not wearing the same, thereby preventing the firefighter's jacket and helmet from coming into contact with dirt, water on the floor of the fire station.

Abstract: The invention provides a device and a method for packaging of one or more neckties for retail display. The device includes a hanger part for hanging neckties on a rack, and a fastener part for holding the neckties together so as to maintain an orderly appearance. The device is inexpensive, convenient to use, and offers enhanced opportunity for brand identification and advertisement.

Abstract: A Mechanical Closet Arm with a horizontal pole to hang items which has a reversible drive and a method of stopping the horizontal pole when it reaches the upper or lower height limit. A preferred embodiment includes a bearing washer assembly supporting each mounted support arm axle inside each side arm bearing block.

Abstract: A portable storage apparatus for holding hospital supplies includes a planar back wall extending along an entire longitudinal length of the storage apparatus and a plurality of storage compartments directly affixed to an anterior surface of the back wall and protruding forwardly therefrom. The apparatus further includes at least one flexible protective shield anchored to the back wall and selectively adapted between raised and lowered positions such that the compartments are exposed and isolated from an ambient region surrounding the storage apparatus. The apparatus further includes a mechanism for hanging the storage apparatus on the door such that the back wall contiguously lays against a planar side of the door and a mechanism for biasing the protective shield to a locked position.

Abstract: A portable and multi-purpose T-shaped closet and coat rack includes a foldable flat base made of four equal plates which are joined together by hinges beneath the plates. A removable hollow cylinder which is a stabilizer/coin holder/piggy bank is mounted over the base. The stabilizer has a mass of at least three kilograms when filled with coins, sand, marbles or like materials. A single post directed vertically and divided into three separate sections allowing different height adjustments is mounted on the base. Two of the segments of the post are equipped with a motion control apparatus to neutralize to the arms' motions. A special bi-functional cap completes the erecting of the post and comprises of two opposite threaded extensions which are designed to receive the arms of the unit. Two removable and identical, trombone-shaped arms mounted on either sides of the cap constitute the racks for the hanging of garments. Two security extensions secure the bases of the arms with the post on either side.

Abstract: A pants hanging system with a vertically disposed hanger strip, a plurality of elongate hanger receiving members and a plurality elongate semi rigid pants hanging members. The hanger receiving members are attached to the hanger strip in an equal spacing one above the other. The hanger receiving members are formed into a U shaped profile. The pants hanging members have a teardrop shaped profile. The bottom most portion of the teardrop shape includes a gap capable of removably retaining the cuff portion of a pair of pants. The rear, wall facing side of each the pants hanging member includes a horizontally disposed inverted U shaped profile. The U shaped portion of the hanger receiving member can slidably engage with the inverted U shaped portion of the pants hanging member to removably retain the pair of pants.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing gloves includes a storage arm that has a first surface and a second surface that extends substantially parallel to the first surface. At least one notch is formed in the storage arm and extends from the first surface towards the second surface for defining a plurality of projections. At least one of the notch and the projection being capable of receiving a mouth of a glove.

Abstract: A laundry stand having a plurality of connectors, a plurality of elongated members, and plurality of cross-rods with end caps thereon. The connectors fit into bores defined on the elongated members and include a key aperture to receive the heads of the end caps such that the cross-rods are captured between opposing elongated members. A pair of the connectors include a slot in the middle thereof to receive end hooks positioned on the end of top rail members that permit the laundry stand to move to and from an opened and folded configurations.

Abstract: A single, mini clothesline with a free standing frame that supports a rope/clothesline, with decorative ends, from which baby bibs can be suspended to air dry after being washed and/or to display bibs.

Abstract: An adjustable clothing display rack includes a base, a waist attached to the base, first and second laterally-spaced adjustable sides, and first and second shoulders. The adjustable sides have respective upper and lower ends. The lower ends are pivotably attached to the waist, such that the lateral spacing of the upper ends is adjustable independent of the lateral spacing of the lower ends. The first and second shoulders are formed at respective upper ends of the first and second sides.

Abstract: A hanging shelf system and travel organizer is specifically adapted for use in combination with a suitcase wherein the shelf system is adapted to collapse to a size suitable for removable insertion within the suitcase. The shelf system is configurable between a vertically expanded configuration when deployed wherein a plurality of shelves and walls form storage compartments for receiving clothing and other travel items, and a vertically compact, stowed configuration wherein the travel shelf apparatus is compactly configured for insertion into a suitcase for travel. When the user reaches his/her destination the travel organizer may be removed from the suitcase and hung in a closet in the vertically expanded configuration with spaced shelves thereby providing the traveler with ready access to the packed articles while eliminating the need to unpack and repack.

Abstract: An improved sports equipment frame includes frame having a main vertical member including an upper end and a lower end, and a plurality of extensions projecting laterally from the main vertical member; and a bowed hanger extending from the main vertical member for draping an article of clothing, the hanger elevationally located between the upper and lower ends of the vertical member. In a preferred embodiment, the sports equipment rack includes pant leg restrainers for suppressing movement of the legs of pants during spray washing, and a headgear support plate having a generally flat upper surface that is larger than the cross sectional area of the vertical member. The sports equipment rack is lightweight, compact and portable, and is suitable for storing, organizing, washing and drying various types of sporting equipment and clothing.

Abstract: The assembly comprises a plurality of hollow tubular or similarly shaped members, having an open end, and support means adapted to support the tubular or similarly shaped members in a space or on a surface of a display or storage unit. The tubular or similarly shaped members are each configured to hold a folded or rolled item in their hollow and arranged so that a person can insert folded or rolled items into the tubular or similarly shaped members through their open end for holding therein and selectively remove there from any of the folded or rolled items held in the tubular or similarly shaped members. Preferably, said tubular or similarly shaped members are formed with different hollow dimensions and arranged into groups according to their hollow dimensions.

Abstract: A hair accessory organizer for holding many different types of hair accessories. The hair accessory organizer is magnetized to hold hair accessories either wholly or partially made of metal. In addition, the hair accessory organizer holds non-metal hair bands and hair accessories. The hair accessory organizer is capable of resting on a countertop, in a drawer or hung on a wall or door. The hair accessory organizer has a curved top member that holds substantially “U” shaped hair bands both on its top surface, and on its bottom surface. Two rings allow for attachment sites of hair clips and hooks. The hooks provide attachment sites for elastic hair bands and the like.

Abstract: An apparatus for organizing articles of clothing is disclosed, including a housing having first and second drums rotatably mounted thereto. A drive system is used for rotating a belt around the first and second drums. The belt includes a plurality of hooks for hanging articles thereon. In one embodiment, the apparatus mounts on a closet rod and further includes a posterior end with an adjustable telescoping sleeve to stabilize the mounted apparatus against a wall. The apparatus can include a removable battery pack mounted to the underside of the apparatus. The removable battery pack can have a light bulb mounted on it to illuminate the selection of articles on the hooks. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes a rod-mounting apparatus that has a length that prevents or minimizes entanglement of articles hanging on the apparatus with other articles hanging near the apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a shaped notch for supporting a shoe. The shaped notch has a “U” shape and a sufficient width and depth for retaining a toe strap of the shoe within the shaped notch, for retaining a connecting portion of a shoetree within the shaped notch and for retaining a toe portion of the shoe about the shaped notch. Left and right vertical extensions are joined to the shaped notch with left and right arcs for elevating the shaped notch. The left and right vertical extensions have sufficient lengths for enabling the shoe to hang freely from the shaped notch without deformation to an upper portion of the shoe. Each of the left and right arcs is rounded and generally forms an arc of 180 degrees. The left and right arcs and the shaped notch generally form a lazy “M” shape.

Abstract: A clothes drying rack, which comprises two supporting longitudinal members for two mutually opposite frames which can slide with respect to each other, with mutual sliding elements, between a first substantially superimposed configuration so as to form a single central hanging frame and a second configuration of complete and mutual extraction, both completely available for hanging, supporting elements for the clothes drying rack being associated with the longitudinal members.

Abstract: A necktie holding apparatus includes a pair of end brackets that attach to a support. A rod extends between and is attached to the end brackets. The attached rod has a substantially horizontal orientation. The rod supports a plurality of sliding members that each slide independently and freely along the rod. The sliding members each have a substantially fixed orientation. Additionally, each sliding member has a receiving member to receive and support an article of clothing, such as a necktie.

Abstract: A computerized locking system for storage of bicycles and accessories includes: plurality of receiving bays to releasably secure the bicycles; a plurality of equipment storage units; a support surface for the receiving bays and the equipment storage units; and a computerized access box. The access box controls the locking and releasing of the bicycle and the storage unit.

Abstract: A joint device for providing hinged movement between a first and second arm member and for providing independent delivery of electrical power to the arm members, wherein said device includes a central portion for receiving at least two sets of electrical conductors and for delivering said at least one set of electrical conductors to each of said arm members, characterised in that upon hinged movement of the arm members about the central portion, the central portion maintains the conductors in a spaced apart relationship in a manner such that the structural integrity of said conductors is maintained for a predetermined minimum number of hinged movement cycles of said arm members.

Abstract: A garment hanging system comprises a sheet, which has a first fastening member and a second fastening member. The fastening members may comprise hook and loop fasteners that are configured to engage one another. The sheet may be secured to a clothes hanger by folding a portion of the sheet over the horizontal member of the hanger and securing the first fastening member to the second fastening member. Alternatively, a hanger hook may be integrated into the sheet. The sheet also includes several hook members, which may be provided on one or both sides of the sheet. The hook members may be used to hang a plurality of garments from the sheet. For instance, the straps of a camisole may be hung from each pair of hook members. A single clothes hanger or hook may thus be used to support several camisoles simultaneously, in a vertically staggered arrangement.

Abstract: A Mechanical Closet Arm with a horizontal pole to hang items which has a reversible drive and a method of stopping the horizontal pole when it reaches the upper or lower height limit. A preferred embodiment includes a bearing washer assembly supporting each mounted support arm axle inside each side arm bearing block.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an automobile hanger. The hanger may comprise a hanger frame, a connecting member, a supporting member, a fastening member and a hook. The hanger may be configured as a supporting hanger and to be attached to the headrest column of an automobile seat. Alternatively, the hanger may also be configured as a hook hanger which may be utilized in an automobile or elsewhere.

Abstract: A retail device for displaying headwear in close proximity to wearing apparel. The retail device comprises a wall mount portion attachable to a wall or other structure. Extending from the wall mount portion is a wearing apparel rack operative to display at least one, and preferably a plurality of like items of wearing apparel. At the distal most end of the wearing apparel rack may be provided a member for receiving indicia or other types of information relative to the garment displayed on the rack, such as pricing and the like. Extending from the wearing apparel display rack is a headwear display device operative to display a specific item of headwear, which can include hats, knit caps and protective headwear, such as motorcycle helmets. The headwear display device preferably displays the headwear in close proximity to the wearing apparel displayed by the wearing apparel display rack so as to give the consumer a visual impression of how the items would appear if worn in combination.

Abstract: A tie rack includes a mounting plate, a first side arm extending from the mounting plate, second side arm in a spaced apart, parallel relationship to the first side arm. A first mounting rod extends from the first side arm toward the second side arm, and a second mounting rod extends from the second side arm toward the first side arm. The second mounting rod has a distal end in a spaced apart relationship with the distal end of the first mounting rod. A drag rod extends between the first side arm and the second side arm in a spaced apart and parallel relationship to the first mounting rod and the second mounting rod such that when a tie is looped over one of the mounting rods with two portions of the tie extending therefrom, the two portions are extendable over one side of the drag rod.

Abstract: A tie rack is provided comprising a frame moveably mounted on a support bracket. The frame includes an arm which can be fixed by an arm fixing element mounted on the bracket.

Abstract: A retail system includes a rack assembly and a cover. The rack assembly has a stand that is adapted to rest on a substantially horizontal surface, where the stand is formed of a plurality of tubular members. The rack assembly also has a mounting frame that is substantially rectangular in shape and supported in a substantially vertical position by the stand. The cover includes a base portion that is formed by a combination of a first shell and a second shell that is complementary to the first shell, the base portion defining a hollow, substantially box-like structure that is supported in a substantially vertically position by the rack assembly and covers at least a portion of the mounting frame. The cover also includes a stack portion defining a hollow, substantially box-like structure that is adapted to slide over the mounting frame and mount atop the base portion.

Abstract: A shoe or article storage device, such as a shoe rack, includes a base and a shelf unit slidably mounted to the base for movement between a first position and a second offset position. The shelf unit is also rotatably mounted to the base for rotatable movement relative thereto. The shelf unit includes a first tier of article receptacles and a second tier of article receptacles stacked on top of the first tier. Each tier of article receptacles includes at least a first receptacle having a first receptacle access opening disposed at a first side of the shelf unit and at least a second receptacle having a second receptacle access opening disposed at a second, opposite side of the shelf unit.

Abstract: An assembly structured to support and display a plurality of lingerie and other type garments including a frame having an open configuration and including at least one but preferably a plurality of elongated support members. When in an operative position, the frame is connected in depending relation to any one of a plurality of support structures. A plurality of mounting members extend along a length of each of said support members preferably in a predetermined spaced relation to one another. A plurality of containers include a base and a handle assembly wherein the base is dimensioned and configured to contain at least one of the lingerie or other type garments therein. The structure of each of the plurality of containers is such as to facilitate viewing of the garments contained therein, wherein the containers may be formed of a washable, fluid permeable material so as to facilitate concurrent washing of the containers with the garments contained therein.

Abstract: A clothes hanging stand device mainly has a pair of vertical stand oppositely facing with each other, several frames connecting the pair of vertical stand and a shelf stand set up in the hanging space formed by the pair of vertical stand. The expansion or contraction of the shelf stand can provide an enlarged two-level hanging space, or a full height hanging space for apparel. Furthermore, the hanging space can be further expanded to the outside of the pair of the vertical stand by the extending of an extending rod of the horizontal oriented frame. Quick assembling and disassembling among the components can be achieved. Additionally, the whole device after collapse takes little volume space for easy store-up.

Abstract: A clothes airer with a number of pairs of pivotally connected pairs of frames 1. The pairs of frames are pivotally connected to each other at their free ends and to legs 5. One frame of each pair is pivotally connected to one or more legs 5 and the other is pivotally connected to one or more fittings 7 slidably mounted on respective legs 5.

Abstract: A floor-to-ceiling pole with a metal grid shell is disclosed, upon which pegboard-style hooks with attached clamps are hung. Clamps are used to hold individual pairs of boots and the hooks can be placed on the pole as needed by an individual. The grid can be detached via screws at the top and bottom for cleaning.

Abstract: A surface mountable collapsible rack is provided for drying wet towels, clothing and other fabric items. The rack includes a frame adapted to mount to a support structure in a mounting position. A plurality of towel support spindles are pivotally mounted on the frame. The spindles are individually vertically pivotable when the frame is in its mounting position between a stowed position wherein the spindles extend downwardly from their mount point on the frame and a deployed operational position wherein the spindles extend generally horizontally from the mount point. The spindles are individually lockable in the deployed position for holding one or more items to be dried.

Abstract: A collapsible, freestanding body armor support stand includes a main member having a plurality of telescoping sections that are shiftably interconnected and positionable between retracted and extended configurations. The support stand also includes a plurality of support bars that are pivotally mounted to the main member. The plurality of base members are shiftable between a stowed configuration, wherein the plurality of support members are substantially parallel to the main support member, and a deployed configuration, wherein the plurality of base members support the main support member upon a generally horizontal surface selectively shiftable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. The hanging bars are designed to support, in the deployed configuration, body armor weighing up to 50 lbs or more.

Abstract: This is a ball glove organizer. It organizes players' gloves into pockets so as to provide an easy means to locate a particular player's glove at the end of an inning. There are connectors at the top of the support panel of the ball glove organizer so it can be attached to a fence. A unique emblem identifying the player's position is sewn to the front of each pocket so as to allow a quick identification of the player's glove. A strap is attached to the ball glove organizer so as to provide a convenient method to carry the ball glove organizer from ball field to ball field.

Abstract: The invention provides a device and a method for packaging of one or more neckties for retail display. The device includes a hanger part for hanging neckties on a rack, and a fastener part for holding the neckties together so as to maintain an orderly appearance. The device is inexpensive, convenient to use, and offers enhanced opportunity for brand identification and advertisement.

Abstract: An apparel accessory holder is described. An elongated panel is suspended by a hook from a standard support rod. One side of the panel contains a series of hook and loop locking pads for securing heavy and bulky items such as handbags, while the opposite side contains a series of gentle magnetic locking pads for delicate, amorphous items such as scarves. The hook connection permits swiveling the panel left and right or up and down 360°. Written indicia guide the user to recommended storage procedures; and making one side softer to the touch provides an additional sensory direction to the user. The holder provides added convenience for apparel accessory storage and retrieval within the home, and for a variety of merchandise displays.

Abstract: A closet device or wardrobe whereby cross-supports to the bars for hanging clothing lead to increased stability and load capacity. A cross-support is simply connected to the top of the frame and can be a wire with bends at its two ends and two body sections that lead to a middle section wherein an obtuse angle is made as the two halves of the cross-support come together. The bends hook or hang on opposite sides of the upper frame of the wardrobe . The hang bar can rest on the angled middle section of the cross support, which provides additional support to the hang bar from the usual connections of the hang bar to the frame at the hang bar's two ends. This additional support to the hang bar results in increased stability, durability and load capacity for the wardrobe or closet device. The cross support can be in the form of a wire, a tube a rod, a beam, or any other structural type supporting element.

Abstract: A device for storing, protecting and organizing bras consisting of multi-level beams with storage hooks distributed along the length of the beams and suspended by a central hook.

Abstract: A tie rack is provided that includes a mounting plate, a first side arm extending from the mounting plate, second side arm in a spaced apart, parallel relationship to the first side arm. A first mounting rod extends from the first side arm toward the second side arm, and a second mounting rod extends from the second side arm toward the first side arm. The second mounting rod has a distal end in a spaced apart relationship with the distal end of the first mounting rod. A drag rod extends between the first side arm and the second side arm in a spaced apart and parallel relationship to the first mounting rod and the second mounting rod such that when a tie is looped over one of mounting rods with two portions of the tie extending therefrom, the two portions are extendable over one side of the drag rod.