Abstract: Adjustable clothes hanger structure (10, 40) comprising an upper hanging hook (12, 42) fixed to its centre point (14, 44), two symmetrical side arms (16,16′; 46,46′) extending from said centre point (14, 44) and movable means (18,18′; 48,48′; 58,58′) for supporting the garment fixed integrally with sliding elements (22,22′; 52,52′) in cavities (20,20′; 50,50′) provided inside said arms (16,16′; 46,46′). The means of support can be fitted above the arms (16, 16′) for optimal support of sleeve units, or below the arms (46, 46′) for optimal support of garments such as skirts or trousers. The structure permits adjustment of the means of support (18,18′; 48,48′; 58,58′) of the garment to the required width, so that the clothes hanger can be adapted to different garment sizes.

Abstract: A hanger having an integrally molded plastic hanger body of inverted U-shaped construction defines a pair of horizontally spaced walls adapted to cooperatively define a support for the suspending means of another hanger. Each of the walls defines a tab pivotally connected adjacent the wall bottom for movement between an initial spaced-apart orientation of the tabs and an engaged orientation of the tabs wherein said tabs engage one another to cooperatively define the support.

Abstract: Apparatus for separately hanging a plurality of pants or skirts in a closet from a closet bar installed in the closet. At least a pair of interconnected hangers, one of which hangs from the bar, are provided, each hanger resiliently clasping a pair of pants or a skirt.

Abstract: The garment hanger has first and second shoulder bars and has first and second telescoping arms thereon which permit shoulder width adjustment of the garment hanger for proper support of garments having different shoulder width. In one configuration, the hanger is supported by a support tube on the top of the hanger, with the support tube telescopically engaging on an outwardly directed hanger anchor in the closet.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a hanger comprises a main body disposed in a first plane and a swivel hook coupled to the main body such that the main body and the hook maintain a desired planar relationship with each other.

Abstract: A coordinate loop garment hanger comprising a molded plastic hanger body having a hook receiving loop element depending from and molded integrally with the molded plastic body at a lower portion thereof. The hook receiving loop element includes a passageway for selectively receiving and suspending therefrom a hook of a second ganged garment hanger which is at least partially enclosed along its length by left, right, top and bottom surfaces. In one embodiment, the left, right, top and bottom surfaces define substantially parallel left and right sides and rounded and curved top and bottom surfaces. The passageway is also curved along its length, with the open ends thereof being slightly lower than the center thereof. Several different embodiments of the loop element are disclosed with different length and shape sides, bottoms and ends.

Abstract: A coordinate loop garment hanger comprising a molded plastic hanger body having a hook receiving loop element depending from and molded integrally with the molded plastic body at a lower portion thereof. The hook receiving loop element includes a passageway for selectively receiving and suspending therefrom a hook of a second ganged garment hanger which is at least partially enclosed along its length by left, right, top and bottom surfaces. In one embodiment, the left, right, top and bottom surfaces define substantially parallel left and right sides and rounded and curved top and bottom surfaces. The passageway is also curved along its length, with the open ends thereof being slightly lower than the center thereof. Several different embodiments of the loop element are disclosed with different length and shape sides, bottoms and ends.

Abstract: A hanger for supporting and drying a flak vest, the hanger including an upper support, a lower support, and a vertical support connected therebetween. The upper support includes a cross-member portion and a hook portion extending upwardly therefrom. The vertical support includes an upper end connected to the cross-member, opposite the hook portion. The vertical support extends downwardly to an adjustable collar portion, and further downwardly terminating in a lower end. The lower end of the vertical support couples to the lower support at a base portion thereof. Retainers extend upwardly from the base portion on opposite sides of the vertical support so as to define retaining channels between the retainers and vertical support.

Abstract: A shaped figure designed for suspending apparel accessories such as ties, belts, scarfs and the like wherein the figure comprises a flat plate of injection molded plastic having cutouts configured to form a series of downwardly inclined sets of steps, wherein a lower set is parallel to an upper set. The shaped figure is coated with fluorescent paint.

Abstract: A hanger set includes a round main base and several hanging rods. The main base is connected to a main hanging rod hooked on a stationary holding object so as to be held at an elevated position, and has an upper sloping surface and a lower sloping surface. The upper sloping surface has elongated holes radially spaced out thereon, and the elongated holes each has a protruding part and a gap part opposing the protruding part on the lateral edges. The lower sloping surface has several pairs of upper and lower elongated holes radially spaced out thereon, and the upper and the lower elongated holes of each pair are aligned with each other to face a corresponding one of the elongated holes of the upper sloping surface with a pivotal part being interposed between each pair of elongated holes.

Abstract: The disclosed hanger includes two means for supporting hangers. There is an opening in the top panel which permits entry of a hook from another hanger from front to back. A downwardly depending ganging member includes offset front and rear walls. The front and rear walls are spaced, so as to define a second passage to permit the entry of a hook from side to side. Inner edges of the front and rear walls are spaced sufficiently close, so as to prevent the passage of the hook of another hanger from front to back.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved clothes hanger that offers the user the possibility of hanging clothes in such a manner that the back of the neck collar does not become damaged or creased, the invention also provides for ties or scarves and belts to be affixed in an efficient space saving manner.

Abstract: Two brackets having butterfly configurations with openings therein adapted to permit each end of two conventional clothes hangers to be engaged in a parallel status, provide a completed storage facility for hoses, flexible tubes, ropes, chains, belts, electric cords, christmas light cords, and other similar items to be stored thereon. Each bracket has opposite concave arms connected to opposite flat arms completing a continuous periphery to form a closed exterior bracket with openings therein. The flat arms of the bracket form an angle with the concave arms of the bracket permitting frictional engagement with the flat and diagonal members of a conventional coat hanger which are located within the openings. Each bracket engages two coat hangers, forming a storage facility between the concave surfaces of each bracket and the two side-by-side clothing hangers.

Abstract: A hanging package display unit for holding and displaying multiple sets of various clothing articles. The hanging package display unit includes a first hanger having a pair of arm holding members and a central neck member, with the neck member having a hook member and a receiving slot formed therein. The display unit also includes a second hanger having a pair of arm holding members and a central neck member, with the neck member having a hook member. The second hanger is disposed below the first hanger and connected thereto, wherein the hook member of the second hanger is received within the receiving slot of the first hanger. The hanger package display unit further includes a central hole formed in the neck member of the first hanger for receiving therein a securing device for holding together in a secure fashion the interlocked first and second hangers.

Abstract: A suit and tie hanger for more effective organization of suits and ties. The suit and tie hanger includes a hanger body having a central portion and a first and second downwardly sloping end portions, and having a bracket member extending from the central portion and a hook member extending upwardly from the central portion and an elongate horizontal member connected to the first end portion and supported upon the second end portion, and further includes an elongate tie keeper support member which is hingedly connected to the bracket member, and also includes a plurality of rung-like tie keeper members which are spaced apart and extend from the elongate tie keeper support member.

Abstract: A garment hanger having an integrally molded loop for an auxiliary hanger suspended therefrom and in vertical alignment with the garment hanger. The loop has an open chamber defined by a first continuous leg, a second continuous leg, and a connecting element which connects the distal ends of the first and second legs. The hook of the lower or auxiliary hanger is positioned parallel to the upper hanger and easily inserted through the open chamber. Also, the first and second legs serve to secure the lower hanger against unwanted and undesirable rotation.

Abstract: A hanger for clothes to be displayed as goods. The hanger comprises a hanger main body including an upper laterally extending member, and a hook to be hanged, connected to the upper laterally extending member. A connecting section integral with the upper laterally extending member of the hanger main body. Additionally, a hanger auxiliary body is integral with the connecting section. The hanger auxiliary body includes a lower laterally extending member which is generally parallel with the upper laterally extending member, and first and second support members for supporting a lower part of the clothes. The first and second, support members are connected respectively with opposite ends of the lower laterally extending member so as to form a generally U-shaped bent portion between each of the opposite ends and each of the first and second support members. Each of the first and second support members extends generally parallel with the lower laterally extending member.

Abstract: A horizontal base bar is constructed in both the left and right direction from the center bar of the unit. Each base bar is molded with a upward/inward curvature with the enlarged open area.

Abstract: The plastic garment hanger is made of styrene butadiene and is provided with an integrally bonded smooth and uninterrupted non-slip surface of a thermoplastic elastomer on each arm. A coordinate loop is also provided in a form to prevent twisting and turning of a supported hanger. The plastic hanger is made of a material which permits the hanger to be resiliently deformed.

Abstract: An automated laundry sorting system is disclosed of the type wherein previously-laundered laundry items on hangers are tagged with electronic identification devices and sorted into predetermined groups. The improvement includes an automatic joining apparatus for electronically separating the predetermined groups from each other and then physically joining together the laundry items representing a single group, such as garments belonging to a single employee.

Abstract: The subject invention is a multiple purpose coat hanger member having additional appendages extending laterally outwardly from the upper neck portion of the hanger from which hanger portions additional articles of clothing can be attached, such lateral extensions comprising a plurality of linear extending members affixed to the neck portion of the hanger, such lateral extension members having attachment means for hanging clothing articles on the extreme end thereof.

Abstract: A hanger for garments and accessories includes a garment supporting member which defines a predetermined direction for supporting a garment when the predetermined direction is positioned along a predetermined orientation. An attachment member, typically in the form of a hook, is used for attaching the garment supporting member to a support structure and maintaining the predetermined direction substantially along the predetermined orientation. An accessory attachment device, in the form of an elongate plastic tie having two transverse tabs or stops at the ends, is used for substantially fixedly attaching at least one accessory to at least one of the members. Said accessory attachment device is frangible to normally reliably and permanently secure garment accessory to the hanger until the accessory attachment device is physically compromised.

Abstract: A common clothes hanger incorporates a scissors type pant clamp comprised of a horizontal rod and a horizontal wire, with the free end of the pant rod having a Velcro.RTM. strap attached to it. When a single garment is draped over the pant rod, the rod is engagable within a wire loop for clamping the garment and the strap may be used to assure that the clamp does not open. When multiple garments of significant thickness are draped over the pant rod, the rod is unable to be placed into the wire loop thereby preventing clamping action between the garments and the horizontal wire. Instead the strap is coiled around the wire portion of the scissors type clamp and joined with itself to hold the pant rod and the clamping wire mutually clamped on the garments.

Abstract: An upstanding garment hanger comprises a transversely extending first support member and a succession of garment support elements depending downwardly from the support member to free ends, at least first and second adjacent ones of the garment support elements defining transversely extending, vertically spaced projections upwardly of the free ends thereof, and a transversely extending second support member joined with upper ends of the first and second support arms, the second support member having first and second detents at respective transverse ends thereof.

Abstract: A new convertible hanger for accommodating different sizes and styles of garments. The inventive device includes a hooked upper portion adapted for engaging a coat rail. The hooked upper portion has an upper hooked end and pair of outwardly angled arm segments. The upper hooked end has an engagement bar pivotally positioned within an opening thereof. The engagement bar has a lever coupled therewith. The lever has an outer free end extending outwardly opposed from the opening of the upper hooked end. The outwardly angled arm segments each have a male coupling disposed on a free end thereof. A pair of shirt attachment rods are provided with each having female couplings disposed on opposed free ends thereof. The female couplings of one of upper free ends removably mate with the male couplings of the hooked upper portion for supporting a shirt thereon.

Abstract: A hanger for hanging on a rod and holding clothes thereon. The hanger has a pair of spaced vertical downwardly extension portions forming a garment holder. The extension portions are secured to the hanger by angled ends fixed into the bottom of the hanger providing ends which can be quickly and easily forced into the hanger bottom and keep the garment holder from rotating with respect to the hanger.

Abstract: The invention includes a device, method, and system for clothing organization that includes a hanging structure, such as a large hook, attached to a hanger body, arms attached to the hanger body that can be unlatched and swung to a horizontal position, and a latching system to hold the arms in place. Several conventional hangers can be attached on each arm, allowing clothing to be hung by hangers on the device in an organized fashion, such as by outfits. In addition, the invention provides for vertical positioning of the arms with conventional hangers hung on the arms, which allows a compression of the clothing on the conventional hangers and efficient space saving. The hanger body of the invention also includes attached c-shaped accessory holders that allow easy organization and retrieving of accessories.

Abstract: A folded paperboard hanger including a slant plate part having two slant portions, a connecting plate part connecting end portions of the slant portions so as to make an approximate isosceles triangular formation, a hanging plate part formed as an one body together with the slant plate part for hanging the hanger, and a reinforcement plate part extended from one of the slant plate part and the connecting plate part. The reinforcement plate part is fixed by folding the reinforcement plate part so as to form an approximate right angle between the reinforcement plate part and the one of the slant plate part and the connecting plate part. An extending plate part is formed inside the connecting plate part and has a pair of hanging lugs. The extending plate part is folded by an angle of approximate 180 degrees such that the pair of hanging lugs are positioned at an opposite side of the hanging plate part with respect to the connecting plate part.

Abstract: A garment hanger having a hanger body and a hook member is constructed with a hook receiving element for suspending from the body of the garment hanger a second garment hanger. The hook receiving element is disposed in vertical alignment with the hook member and includes a frame member and base member, the frame member is provided with openings to define first and second intersecting passageways for selectively receiving the hanging means of the second garment hanger. In this manner the second garment hanger may be suspended in a plane parallel to the plane of the hanger body or perpendicular thereto.

Abstract: A wardrobe hanger system having a first, upper section for suspending coats, jackets, shirts, and the like, and for suspending slacks or pants, and a second, detachable lower section for suspending a skirt, or the like. The second, lower section holds the skirt, by means of a pair of spring-biassed, extensible arms. The lower section is attached to the upper section by means of a cooperating tongue-and-groove connection. Tabs at the ends of the runner of the upper section prevent the lower section from escaping from the upper section until one of the tabs is depressed, allowing the lower section's runner to clear past the tab, and to therefore, be removed from the upper section. When the lower section is detached from the upper section, it may be used separately and independently of the upper section.

Abstract: A hanging device is provided for supporting a plurality of belts having a belt buckle and an opening therethrough. The hanging device includes a hanger which defines a closed loop, and one or more ring members hanging therefrom. Each ring member includes a circular band having a break therein. The ring member is manipulatable between a first configuration wherein the circular band defines a closed loop, and a second configuration wherein the ring member is manually separatable such that a portion of the ring member may be inserted through the opening of the belt buckle so as to retain the belt buckle on the ring member.

Abstract: An injection molded plastic hanger including an upper hanger member and a lower hanger member having a loop segment by which to hang from the upper hanger member. The loop segment is "closed" by the overlapping placement of two fingerlike segments extending from opposite ends of the loop. The two segments are held together in the proper position by a thin film of plastic which is located between them. The overlapping design of the fingerlike segments alleviates the formation of any weld lines within the loop segment which are substantially perpendicular to the tensile forces which are imposed upon the loop segment as the hanger is used as intended.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hanger device that is adapted to maintain a garment in a fixed and wrinkled free position. The hanger of the present invention comprises a hook that is secured to a pair of shoulder supports. The shoulder supports extend outwardly in opposite direction from the hook. A supportive sleeve extender extends from the shoulder support. These sleeve extenders are displaced from the shoulder support and extend inwardly and back towards each other, providing a gap to be located between the sleeve extenders and shoulder supports rendering the sleeve extenders and shoulder supports to be on different planes. A second gap is also located between the ends of the sleeve extender. This will enable a user to secure a garment for the upper body on the device in a worn position so that the back of the garment contacts the sleeve extenders. Once secured, the user tilts the hanger forward and inserts their hand between the sleeve extenders and the shoulder support, one side at a time.

Abstract: An improved garment hanger for adjustably displaying, transporting and storing multiple articles of clothing. The hanger supports an upper garment and a lower garment. The lower garment is supported and located away from a plane formed by the supported upper garment, both horizontally and vertically. The position of the lower garments relative to the upper garments may be adjusted through the use of telescoping members. The degree of extension of the telescoping members is controlled by restraining the telescoping members in a variety of positions.

Abstract: A hanger composite includes a first hanger including a tail having first and second portions folded about a tail fold area to define a tail loop, the first tail portion having a latching opening therethrough, the second tail portion having a projection extending outwardly thereof and resident in the latching opening, and a second hanger having a portion thereof disposed retentively within the tail loop, the second hanger having a second portion disposed outwardly of the tail loop and adapted for hanging an article.

Abstract: A hanger valet for storing clothing accessories such as ties, belts, braces, and jewelry such as cufflinks on the same hanger with a given suit, thus allowing coordination of the accessories with the suit. The hanger valet comprises a suit hanger, a valet portion with a number of tie keepers, belt/brace keepers, and jewelry holders, a numerical system for indicating the week of the month in which to wear a tie, a moving indicator of which tie was last worn, and an aromatic cedar block.

Abstract: A system for displaying garments incorporating a light-weight, one-piece, molded, plastic garment hanger having a hook member, body member, and upswept arms, wherein a garment retaining clip is longitudinally positioned on either side of the hook member at a height such that an axis drawn therebetween would intersect a circle defined around a center of curvature drawn by a radius defined at the upper portion of the curve of the hook member, to provide a high rack to display ratio for garments suspended therefrom.

Abstract: A wet gear hanger has a vertical support member and a hook support member swivelly connected to an end of the vertical support member. An upper swivel member housing is connected to the vertical support member and an upper swivel member is rotatively inserted in the upper swivel member housing. There is a first upper support member connected to an end of the upper swivel member and a second upper support member connected to another end of the upper swivel member. A first lower swivel member is rotatively inserted in a first lower swivel member housing. There is a second lower swivel member rotatively inserted into a second lower swivel member housing. A third lower swivel member is rotatively inserted into a third lower swivel member housing. A second lower support member is connected to the second lower swivel member. There is an upper support swivel member lock in the upper swivel member. A first lower swivel member lock is located in the first lower swivel member.

Abstract: A display assembly includes a belt having a buckle, a belt blank secured with the buckle and a retaining member secured with the belt blank adjacent the buckle for retaining a portion of the belt blank issuing from the buckle upon belt buckling and a hanger having a hook portion disposed on the belt retaining member, the hook portion defining locking structure for capturing the belt retaining member in the .hook portion, and a compartment portion depending from the hook portion, the compartment being adapted for containment of an article to be marketed with the belt.

Abstract: A hanger composite include, a first hanger having a hook portion for releasable securement to a display rod and an elongate foldable tail portion, the tail portion defining a latching opening therethrough and a projection extending outwardly of the tail portion to a given extent for latching disposition in the latching opening, and a second hanger assembled with the first hanger and defining a compartment for containment of an article, the second hanger having an opening therethrough configured complementally with the tail portion of the first hanger and enabling the assembly of the first and second hangers.

Abstract: A clock includes an inner frame, an outer frame, a sheet material clamped between the inner frame and the outer frame, and a clock mechanism fixed to the sheet material. The clock mechanism includes a shaft extended through the sheet material and two or more pointers secured to the shaft. Various kinds of patterns can be formed on the sheet material.

Abstract: A garment hanger apparatus for a vehicle seat has a strap assembly, one end of which is fastened to a vehicle headrest or headrest support, and the other end of which is connected to a garment hanger with a releasable connector. The end of the strap that is connected to the hanger is wrapped over the top of the headrest and allowed to extend downwardly behind the seat back. The releasable connector allows the garment hanger to be separated from the strap while the strap remains fastened to the headrest support. The garment hanger may have a foldable hook that is unfolded to hang the garment when the hanger is separated from the strap.

Abstract: A hangered shirt collar protector is provided comprising a strip of flexible material formed into a substantially cylindrical shape by fastening together opposite edges, and the flexible material further having a hole to receive the hook portion of a garment hanger. The protector will support the collar portion of a hangered shirt so that the collar will not become bent and wrinkled.

Abstract: A hanging support for head bands, barrettes, and the like. The support has a hook in the manner of a coat hanger, and a horizontal rack bar snap fastens thereto. The rack bar has snap fasteners enabling attachment of additional rack bars. The rack bars have any one of three configurations, and may be selectively combined to form a semi-custom hanging support. The three configurations include straight tube, for attaching hair accessories having clips; spiralled, for draping molded plastic head bands thereon; and wire formed in the shape as horns, for encircling retention of closed loop resilient or flexible hair bands. Extension bars are optionally provided to increase spacing between adjacent rack bars. The constituent parts of the hanging support have similar cross sectional configuration, so that any combination of parts gives the impression of unitary appearance.

Abstract: A garment hanger adapted to support an elongated rod. The garment hanger includes an elongated body having two ends and a supporting portion therebetween. The ends of the body extend downwardly to form a pair of spaced legs each having a rod receiving portion. Each rod receiving portion is defined by a bottom wall, a back wall joined to the bottom wall and forming a part of the body, a side wall and a front wall joined to the bottom wall and side wall and spaced a predetermined distance from the back wall to define an initial rod receiving pocket. A secondary rod receiving pocket is defined below the initial rod receiving pocket and is offset therefrom. The width of the initial and secondary rod receiving pockets are essentially the same as the diameter of the rod to permit the rod to be locked in the secondary rod receiving pocket.

Abstract: Heat-shrinkable tubes are fitted on a dress hanger or its clips and are then shrunk by heating them until the tubes are tightly secured to the hanger or its clips. The tubes are flocked or are otherwise provided with a constituent exhibiting a non-slip property at locations where the tubes will come into contact with clothes hung on the hanger. The clothes are thus prevented from slipping on the hanger.

Abstract: Apparatus for the display of bridal gown trains, while still in the garment bag without covering the bodice portion of the gown or wrinkling the train of the gown. In both embodiments a horizontal bar is provided to hold the bridal train for display.

Abstract: Apparatus are described for the management of paired garments. The disclosed apparatus includes clamps for clamping together pairs of paired garments, i.e., socks or other textile articles, while laundering, storing or displaying the same at the point of sale. Each clamp includes a pair of elongated rectilinear members which terminate at one common end at a ringshaped resilient integral member and terminate at the opposite end in a pair of interlocking members. Further, each clamp is provided with a hook for hooking it, and the paired garments borne by it, to a clothesline, a rod or dowel having the diameter of a common plastic hanger crossbar, a clothes pole, etc. The entire structure may be integrally molded as a single component in an injection mold.

Abstract: A hanger having an elongated arcuate body defining two arms and a hook member rigidly attached to its center. Upper and lower supporting straps are provided as well as loops for removably receiving built-in clip members for holding garments. The supporting straps are provided with Velcro.TM. pad terminations and cooperatively mating counterparts rigidly secured to the underside and upperside of the body of the hanger. Aromatic or scented material is contained within a fabric covering the body of the hanger.

Abstract: A system for displaying garments incorporating a light-weight, one-piece, molded, plastic garment hanger having a hook member, body member, and upswept arms, wherein a garment retaining clip is longitudinally positioned on either side of the hook member at a height such that an axis drawn therebetween would intersect a circle defined around a center of curvature drawn by a radius defined at the upper portion of the curve of the hook member, to provide a high rack to display ratio for garments suspended therefrom.