Abstract: An apparatus for support and display of a sports memorabilia jersey features a body form having an upper body portion with an outline visually resembling a head, neck and shoulders of a human body, and a transparent facial area comprising a facial likeness or team logo of a particular athlete associated with said sports memorabilia jersey. A method of producing such apparatus includes obtaining a facial image of an athlete associated with said memorabilia jersey, obtaining an outline shape of said facial image at a generally life-size scale, producing the body form with the head, neck and shoulder areas, and applying the facial image onto the head area of the body form such that a perimeter shape of the head area of the body form generally conforms to the outline shape of the facial image.

Abstract: A merchandise display includes a stand and a hanger. The stand includes a base, a shaft extending upwardly from the base to a top end of the shaft, and an arm extending forwardly from the top end of the shaft. The arm defines a top, a bottom, a cavity open to the top and the bottom, and two notches extending downwardly from the top and being positioned on opposing sides of the cavity. The hanger includes an elongated column, an arm-coupling feature at a first end of the elongated column, and a device-coupling feature at a second end of the elongated column. The device-coupling feature is configured to be coupled with a merchandise support device, and the arm-coupling feature is partially received within and extends between the two notches of the arm such that the elongated column hangs through and below the cavity of the arm to the device-coupling feature.

Abstract: A bicycle cleat positioning kit includes a reference indicating instrument and a cleat adjusting instrument. The reference indicating instrument includes a shoe reference indicator with respect to a bicycle shoe. The cleat adjusting instrument includes a cleat adjusting indicator indicative of an adjustment amount of a cleat with respect to the shoe reference indicator of the reference indicating instrument.

Abstract: Described is a hat holding device having a pair of arms pivotally secured to a housing such that the arms can pivot towards or apart from one another. The opposing ends of the arms attach to gripping members adapted to support the brims of one or more hats arranged in a stacked configuration. A rectangular loop is disposed around the arms of the hat holding device and is used to maintain the holding device in a closed or open configuration. The arms include exterior ridges therealong and are curved such that they are further apart from one another at the gripping member ends. By sliding the loop along the arms and towards the gripping members, the gripping members are forced together in a closed configuration and the ridges resist movement of the loop once positioned. Further provided is a hook pivotally secured to the housing for hanging the device.

Abstract: A garment hanger air dryer used to quickly and evenly dry simultaneously multiple garments. The dryer includes an upper garment support structure used to hang multiple wet garments. The support structure includes an upper shoulder component and a lower horizontal support rod suspended therefrom. Extending upward from the upper shoulder component is a hot air blower assembly used to deliver hot air into and around multiple garments hung from the upper shoulder component and support rod. In one embodiment, the support structure is selectively attached to the upper end of a height adjustable support pole. The blower assembly may include a hook that allows it to be hung from an upper hook or support bar. During operation, a garment is hung around the upper shoulder component and a pair of pants may be hung from the support rod. Hot air is forced downward and under the upper shoulder component and circulated.

Abstract: An organizer for keeping bras and accessories organized in a closet. The organizer is able to be hung in the closet and contains storage compartments that make the bras visible for color selection. A series of holders from either side of the organizer provides sufficient storage space for storing one bra or multiple stacked bras. The holders contains a pair of bra cavities which allow the sitting of the bra cups in their pretended wear form so as to expand in their natural form without deforming the bra cups.

Abstract: There is provided a garment display module and a kit for displaying a plurality of garments mounted on hangers, comprising a base frame having a plurality of frame edges and a plurality of garment display assemblies. Each garment display assembly is configured for displaying garments in a display direction parallel to a corresponding frame edge, and comprises a top bracket member and a bottom bracket member, both extending upwardly from the corresponding frame edge. The top bracket member is adapted for suspending a top set of garments from a first height. The bottom bracket member is spaced from the top bracket member in the display direction and is adapted for suspending a bottom set of garments from a second height. The second height is lower than the first height to thereby at least partially expose the top set of garments over the bottom set of garments in the display direction.

Abstract: A portable hanger for hanging a purse from a table has a base adapted to rest upon and frictionally engage the table. A plurality of links are pivotally linked to each other in series to form a chain having a first link and a last link. A pivot pin pivotally connects the base and the first link of the plurality of links. The plurality of links are adapted for pivot between a stored configuration in which the plurality of links are positioned generally adjacent the perimeter of the base, and an operative configuration in which the plurality of links form a hook adapted for hanging the purse.

Abstract: A brassiere support assembly comprising: a base including a bearing surface; at least one brassiere support member supported by the base and including formations each having a surface contoured to conform generally to the shape of a brassiere cup thereby allowing the at least one brassiere to be supported by the support member; wherein the brassiere support member is adjustable relative to the base.

Abstract: The bracelet donning assistance device is a clamping device for holding a bracelet, allowing the user to easily secure the bracelet about his or her wrist, using only his or her other hand to clasp the bracelet. The bracelet donning assistance device includes a tray having a base and at least one sidewall, defining an open interior region therein for storing jewelry. A shaft is provided, with the shaft having opposed upper and lower ends. The lower end thereof is pivotal with respect to an upper surface of the base of the tray. Additionally, a clamp is secured to the upper end of the shaft for releasably holding the bracelet. A pair of lids are pivotally secured to the at least one sidewall for releasably covering and sealing the open interior region of the tray.

Abstract: A cantilever, gravity hanger for holding by hanging a personal accessory, operatively attachable to, or integrated with, such an accessory. The hanger, in an operative condition poised for holding such an accessory, includes (a) an elongate central body, (b) a pair of spaced, elongate arms joined to opposite ends of the body, and extending laterally outwardly from a common side of the body in diverging relation to one another, and (c) accessory-connection traveler structure including a traveler carried captively on, and shiftable freely and reversibly along the length of, one of the arms.

Abstract: A bracelet connection tool is disclosed that assists in the installation of a bracelet. The bracelet installation tool includes a base, a support beam, and a clamp. The support beam supports the clamp in a spaced relationship with the base. The clamp is capable of engaging a portion of the bracelet during installation. A method of installing a bracelet with the bracelet connection tool is also disclosed.

Abstract: An edge swing, adapted for hanging a carry bag below a table, includes a retention body for being rested on a top surface of the table, and an supporting arm having a pivot end rotatably coupling with the retention body and a hooking end downwardly extended from the retention body, wherein the supporting arm is adapted to fold between a storage position and a hanging position. At the storage position, the supporting arm is folded to encircle the peripheral edge of the retention body, so as to minimize an overall size of edge swing and to use as a decoration. At the hanging position, the supporting arm is extended at a position that the hooking end of the supporting arm is downwardly extended below a bottom surface of the table for hanging the carrying bag underneath the table.

Abstract: A portable hanger for hanging a purse from a table has a base adapted to rest upon and frictionally engage the table. A plurality of links are pivotally linked to each other in series to form a chain having a first link and a last link. A pivot pin pivotally connects the base and the first link of the plurality of links. The plurality of links are adapted for pivot between a stored configuration in which the plurality of links are positioned generally adjacent the perimeter of the base, and an operative configuration in which the plurality of links form a hook adapted for hanging the purse.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes wig or hair piece boxes for both the efficient storage and display of wigs or hair pieces before sell, as well as providing simple, efficient and effective storage facilities for wigs or hair pieces for use of the consumer. The wig or hair piece boxes include a form which holds the wig or hair piece and preserves the curl, style, and one directional curl of the hair tip end on the wig or hair piece. This avoids the common problem of loss of original curl and style of the wig or hair piece which plagues conventional wig and hair piece boxes.

Abstract: A hanging clothing assembly includes a hanger, a clothing item, and a hanging strap. The hanger has a body portion and an upper support portion. The clothing item has a free-hanging length and defines an upper portion configured to be worn over an upper body of a wearer and a lower portion configured to be worn over a lower body of the wearer. The upper portion of the clothing item is supported on the body portion of the hanger. The hanging strap is secured to the lower portion of the clothing item and is also releasably secured in a closed loop that extends about the lower portion of the clothing item. The closed loop is releasably secured to the hanger such that the lower portion is supported from the hanger and the clothing item defines a display-hanging length that is less than the free-hanging length of the clothing item.

Abstract: A portable wig and hairpiece stand includes a substantially hollow box base having a top panel, a bottom panel, and at least one side wall; an inflatable support member for removably supporting a hairpiece, this support member being operably disposed within the top panel of the hollow box base; and a device in fluid communication with the inflatable support member for moving air into or out of it. Also included are provisions for accessing the interior space of the hollow box member, which can be disposed in one side wall or be a hinged top panel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hanger of a garment steamer that is adapted for unrumpling clothing such as trousers, jackets, or the like. More particularly, the present invention relates to a hanger of a garment steamer, which employs ribs with a joining means for selectively engaging each one end thereof.

Abstract: An automatic shoe cover dispenser that includes a machine body, a traction and extension mechanism, a separation and hooking mechanism, a turning mechanism, a traction driving mechanism, and a shoe cover box. The body of the shoe cover box is equipped with a shoe cover separating exit. The separation and hooking mechanism extends into the shoe cover separating exit to pull out the shoe cover, and the traction and extension mechanism expands the shoe cover so that one merely has to insert a shoed foot into the stretched shoe cover with the tread of the shoe facing downwards. The advantages of the invention include its simple and rational structure, strong practicability, safety and reliability, and the use of a normal disposable shoe cover without special process and technical requirements, thus greatly reducing the costs of perishable items, and being affordable to a large quantity of consumers.

Abstract: An inflatable portable wig, hairpiece and hat stand which is interchangeable between an inflated and a deflated position and includes a base member manufactured from a first predetermined material and having a first predetermined shape and a first predetermined size. An inflatable support member, for supporting at least one of a wig, a hairpiece, a hat and a combination thereof, is operably connected to such base member adjacent an outer periphery thereof. The inflatable support member is manufactured from a second predetermined material and has a second predetermined shape and a second predetermined size. A mechanism is in fluid communication with the inflatable support member for communicating air into and out of the inflatable support member.

Abstract: A portable hanger for hanging a purse from a table has a base adapted to rest upon and frictionally engage the table. A plurality of links are pivotally linked to each other in series to form a chain having a first link and a last link. A pivot pin pivotally connects the base and the first link of the plurality of links. The plurality of links are adapted for pivot between a stored configuration in which the plurality of links are positioned generally adjacent the perimeter of the base, and an operative configuration in which the plurality of links form a hook adapted for hanging the purse.

Abstract: A holder for a clothing article, such as a purse, scarf, or glove, the holder generally including a base and a hanger, wherein the hanger supports the clothing article but does not compress the clothing article.

Abstract: An apparatus for organizing and displaying clothes having a three-dimensional, humanlike form supported by a base, the form having at least one projection from which to suspend clothing, hangers, accessories, or other suspendable articles. The form also has hands having a flat or concave palm upon which loose articles such as coins and jewelry can be placed. A tray may be removably attached to the hand. The apparatus may be adjustable, allowing the form to “grow” in conformity with the growth of a child.

Abstract: Joints for joining together limb members of mannequins and forms, and methods of assembly of joints and mannequins are provided. The joints and mannequins of this invention provide natural anatomical shape and ease of assembly. This is accomplished using one or more assembly fixtures, located within or on a limb member to be joined, that contain elements of a locking mechanism to hold the limbs together and other elements for creating tension or friction between joined limb members. The assembly fixtures also comprise a disc (or tab) that provides a natural appearance to the joint and allows for ease of assembly.

Abstract: A holder for a clothing article, such as a purse, scarf, or glove, the holder generally including a base and a hanger, wherein the hanger supports the clothing article but does not compress the clothing article.

Abstract: A display device having a rigid based form is provided for supporting collectible items. The display device includes at least two arms which support the collectible item, such as a miniature jersey, and a seat which supports a novelty item, such as confectionary.

Abstract: A folding assembly structured to arrange any one of a plurality of different articles into a folded orientation and including an orienting device having a main segment and at least two outwardly extending and spaced apart side segments, wherein the main segments and two side segments are initially disposed in engaging relation to different portions of the article being folded. An attachment assembly in the form of a flexible material connector pivotally attaches each of the side segments in spaced relation to the main segment and outwardly spaced relation therefrom. The flexible material connectors thereby serve to accommodate the folding of articles of various thicknesses, in that they allow for the automatic spaced positioning of each of the sides segments at different spaced distances above the main segment as the different portions of the article are being oriented when the side segments are in a folded position.

Abstract: A garment crinkling apparatus for drying a garment and leaving crinkles in the garment. The garment crinkling apparatus includes a base portion. The base portion comprises a bottom wall having a top surface. A support portion for supporting the garment includes an elongate member. The elongate member has a first end and a second end. The first end of the elongate member is fixedly coupled to the top surface of the bottom wall. A plurality of fastening means fasten the garment to the upstanding member. The fastening means generally include a plurality of securing means for releasably securing a garment to the elongate member. Each of the securing means is a band.

Abstract: A figurine including a backboard is shaped in the form of an individual and constitutes a figurine having a torso central portion with arm and leg extremities outwardly projecting therefrom as well as a head including face and hair simulations. The garment figurine provides a central opening in the torso portion of the backboard which supports a mirror usable when clothes are not put on the figurine. A plurality of attachment tabs or points are provided about the central opening occupied by the mirror which constitute fastening locations whereby selected garments may be temporarily placed against the front of the backboard and held in position by such fasteners as magnets, clips or the like. Preferably, such attachment points would reside at the top of the mirror and at the sides of the mirror which represent the shoulders and waist of the figurine. Attachment devices may be employed on the back of the backboard for hanging the figurine on a wall surface.

Abstract: A dress or clothing form includes a sheet metal back to which are attached a plurality of reinforcing strips. A support rod is carried on one of the reinforcing strips and on the back. Leg supports are attached to the back to which are attached a pair of flat leg panels. Front and back molded plastic body panels are secured by fasteners to the metal back and similar molded front and back leg panels are secured to the flat leg panels. The support rod includes a large diameter portion at its top which includes a tapered surface. This surface mates with a socket on a support arm attached to a stand for supporting the form at the desired height. The stand includes telescoping members each including a rack with one member including a gas spring connected to a pinion positioned between the racks. The gas spring is arranged to essentially balance the weight of the dress form and garment so that a worker can move it up and down with little effort.

Abstract: A pulp-molded dummy includes vacuum-molded front and back half shells that are dried and compressed to obtain smooth outer surfaces and desired density and hardness approximate to that of wood. The front and the back half shells are provided on inner surfaces with predetermined number of pairs of upper and lower flanges. Horizontal paper partitions may be connected to interior of said front and said back half shells by separately engaging outer peripheral edges of said paper partitions with said pairs of upper and lower flanges in order to reinforce said pulp-molded dummy.

Abstract: An apparatus especially configured for users to easily coordinate or harmonize apparel before putting the clothing on. The embodiments include a frame member defining a display region configured for displaying the personalized real human facial image of a user. In a first embodiment, the display region is positioned on top of a garment supporting device. In a second embodiment, the display region comprises a computer monitor. In a third embodiment, the facial or garment image is retrieved from a remote computer.

Abstract: An adjustable garment supporting apparatus (10) is disclosed having extension members (16, 16a) which move laterally from a medial portion (29). The extension members move as a result of engagement between a pair of tongues (13, 13a) and medially disposed pinion (11). Disclosed embodiments include supporting frame 28 which conveniently maintains the adjustable garment, supporting assembly at a desirable level above the floor surface. Embodiments also include mounting means to mount the adjustable garment supporting assembly onto a panel.

Abstract: A dress form shaped mannequin for the holding, containing and display of doll fashion ensembles. A mannequin comprising a human shaped Torso (#1) for the display of garments from a fashion ensemble. Bottom of Torso (#1) is permanently connected to Uppere End of Stem (#7) and supported upright by a vertical Stem (#2) that fits into and is removable from a Tray Base (#3). The Stem (#2) is held upright by the Lower End of Stem (#8) being placed in the Stem Holder of Tray Base (#6). A mannequin comprising a Tray Base (#3) to hold, contain and display the accessories from an ensemble of doll fashions. A Rim on Tray Base (#4) that is attached to the outer edge of the Tray Base (#3) and that contains and keeps in place, accessories from an ensemble that are placed on a Horizontal Plate of Tray Base (#5).

Abstract: A column clamp device for a display or mannequin on a cylindrical column and having a flange, a tubular body open at its upper and lower ends, a housing defined by the body, a clamping shoe moveably located within the housing, a clamp receiving member formed on the shoe, a screw receiving threaded member mounted in the wall and a clamping screw received within the threaded member for clamping the shoe.

Abstract: A collapsible and foldable portable valet having upper and lower vertical support members. An upper sleeve is slidable about the upper support member to urge shoulder-lifting arms to extend and support left and right shoulder members and a hanger extension. A lower sleeve is slidable about the lower vertical member to urge legs to extend through a guiding and support brace to stabilize the valet. Channels are provided in the support members to accept the lifting arms and legs to provide a narrow profile and to reduce the space required to store the valet. A second hanger extension is provided to telescopingly extend and collapse within the hollow upper vertical support member. A multiplicity of detent mechanisms lock elements into an extended position. The shoulder members are shaped to provide for full support of a garment hung thereon.

Abstract: What is disclosed is a self-supporting foldable portable apparatus to transport garments and to function as a self-supporting foldable portable dressing area in remote locations where dressing facilities are not available. The apparatus comprises two foldable back sections, connected by a central support, foldable legs attached to the foldable back sections, wheels attached to each of the foldable back sections in combination with an extendible telescoping pole with locking means and a means to support garments, containers or other items.

Abstract: An integrated automated manufacturing system for finishing individual garments is provided. The system includes a conveyor system, a fixture constructed for movement on the conveyor in a predetermined orientation, a form mounted on the fixture for holding a garment for finishing in a predetermined fixed orientation relative to the fixture, and finishing stations to which the conveyor carries garments mounted on the fixtures. The fixture mounted form can be inflatable so that the garment mounted thereon can be inflated to its fully extended, three-dimensional form, and the finishing station can include a blower to inflate the form prior to the initiation of a finishing step. The finishing stations can include robot-manipulated tools, such as spray guns or abrasive wheels, for applying chemical or mechanical finishes to selected areas of the fixture mounted garment, washing and drying of the garments, automated garment inspection, or the application of tags and labels to the garments.

Abstract: A wire-form mannequin formed by a wire and wire sections bent into a shape of a human torso for hanging, displaying and storing clothes in a presentable manner. The wire-form mannequin comprises a wire bent to provide a plurality of portions including a neck plateau portion, first shoulder support portion, second shoulder support portion, first lateral support portion, second lateral support portion, first hip portion, second hip portion, and a torso end loop portion or a pair of hip wire ends with a wire end cap on each hip wire end, a chest support wire that is either a singular-curve chest support wire or a feminine chest support wire, an abdominal support wire, a holder connecting wire with a cylindrical stand holder, a tripod, a head hanger hook that may be attached to the neck plateau portion, and a pair of lateral hooks that may replace the neck plateau portion.

Abstract: A temporary clothing hanging structure or valet is disclosed. More particularly, a free standing valet suitable as bedroom furniture and designed for women's clothes is described. The valet comprises at least two cantilevered support members having attached hanger assemblies that accept a women's blazer, blouse and skirt, the valet also provides a purse holder and a shoe rack.

Abstract: A portable cage device for transport, storage and styling is disclosed which has application to wigs, hairpieces and hats. The structures in accordance with the invention uses a cage structure to establish adequate support, protection and a structure for manipulating head form to top of cage to accomplish styling of a wig. A vertical neck lever is pivoted with in the cage to a position on top of cage to become a sturdy styling stand. The cage structure is portable and compact. This invention arrangement allows for easy observation of a styled or unstyled wig or hat while simultaneously providing protection and support. The cage structure is lightweight, strong, easily assembled and/or disassembled for storage and/or shipping. The cage also allows for custom modification of cage dimensions. Assembly of cage requires no special tools, skills or materials.

Abstract: A device is able to provide assistance to a person in donning a garment (10) equipped with sleeves. This device includes fixed tubular elements (2); movable parts (3) which are attached to the tubular elements (2) in such a way as to be able to slide along a path composed of a vertical segment (v) and a subsequent horizontal segment (o) of the tubular elements (2); pincers (4) which are supported by the movable parts (3) and which are able to grasp a part of the garment (10), holding it over the entire path; a drive motor (6) which is able to cause the movable parts (3) to translate along the path in both directions of motion; and a base which supports the entire device that is adjustable in height.

Abstract: A clothing protection apparatus for protecting clothing or the like during storage and transportation. The apparatus having a top attachment device to secure onto the top of a door thus allowing the user to easily manipulate the invention during use. A looping hook is use to secure the invention onto a clothing rail when the invention is not in use. A lower attachment device is provided to support a clothing hanger and the accompanying garment for positioning before a protective cover is to be installed. A common roll of protective covering is provided with perforations between each cover. To use the device, a clothing hanger and clothing garment is placed onto the lower attachment device whereupon the protective covering is unrolled while simultaneously being wrapped around the clothing garment until the first perforation of the cover is reached. The protective cover is then torn at the perforation and the hook of the clothing hanger is pulled through the opening provided at the top of the protective cover.

Abstract: An improved craft stand for securing craft frames and craft materials thereto comprising a base and having an upright telescoping standard secured thereto. The telescoping standard including a lower hollow member and an upper telescoping member. The standard further includes a tensioning assembly for securing the upper telescoping member in a desired extended position with respect to the lower hollow member. A universal joint assembly is mounted on an upper end of the standard. A cross arm is connected at its middle to the universal joint assembly and includes opposite ends. A pair of clamp assemblies are attached to the cross arm at its opposite ends. The clamp assemblies are adapted for securing a craft type frame or other items to be worked on by a craft practitioner. Adapter blocks are provided which are securable to the clamp assemblies such that a portion of the adapter block extends above the clamp assemblies.

Abstract: A support post is arranged to slidably mount a guide tube having a platform secured thereon. The platform includes a support arm, with the support arm mounting a generally U-shaped support plate that is oriented at an obtuse angle relative to the platform, with the platform arranged for reciprocation along the support post and the support plate arranged to receive a sock thereon from a first raised position to a second lowered position to permit ease of donning to an individual's foot.

Abstract: A horizontal base-mounted device for adjustably locating a quilting hoop (18). The device comprises a vertical support column (12) with a base attached thereto, the base to anchor the vertical support column (12) to a horizontal base platform such as a desk, table, stand, or chair. A jointed arm (14) having a first arm member (32) and a second arm member (34) is attached to the vertical support column (12) such that it can rotate in a plane perpendicular to the vertical support column (12). The jointed arm (14) is adjustable so that it can be lengthened or shortened. At the removed end of the jointed arm (14) is attached a rotatable bar (44) adjustably mounted to the second arm member (34) of the jointed arm (14) with the axis of the rotatable bar (44) parallel to the second arm member (34) of the jointed arm (14). A quilting hoop support beam (52) is attached by an axle (54) through the center ( 53) thereof to the rotatable bar (44).

Abstract: The boot jack includes a generally rectangular base having two bores in one end. A rod-like member forms a V-shaped stirrup having portions extending vertically and horizontally with respect to the base so as to form a loop. The ends of the horizontally extending portions are inserted into the bores for attaching the rod-like member to the base. The base is maintained horizontally while the rod-like member provides an incline for the V-shaped stirrup. The rod-like member is preferably made of mild steel so as to provide a spring action in gripping the heel of the boot.

Abstract: A pants puller for use in removing pants with constricted cuffs includes a base and a clamping mechanism mounted on the base. The clamping mechanism includes a pair of upwardly oriented clamping arms which are normally open. A person steps onto the base so as to deposit her cuff between the clamping arms, and then closes the clamping arms by stepping on a further arm of the clamping mechanism. The clamping arms are preferably angled backward slightly to permit the person to shift her weight to the foot stepping on the further arm of the clamping mechanism while straightening the other foot to withdraw it from the constricted cuff.

Abstract: An apparatus for assisting an individual in donning hosiery (100). The apparatus (10) includes a base member (13) operatively attached to a three legged hosiery support unit (12) having two angled side legs supporting members, (16, 17) and an angled rear support leg member (15) which suspend and expands the opening (102) of an article of hosiery (100) to accept the insertion of the user's foot (50).

Abstract: A bootjack stand includes a broad, flat support plate having at least one bootjack detachably mounted thereon between with a pair of upstanding support posts detachably secured to the support plate to assist a person in maintaining balance during boot removal.