Abstract: An improved hanger support apparatus is formed of a U-shaped frame having a pair of parallel and spaced-apart legs. A latch arm is pivotly mounted to one of the legs proximate its end and is biased to extend through an opening in the second leg at a point inwardly of its end. The construction of the latch arm provides a "one-way" action, and permits conventional hangers to be inserted past the latch arm into the apparatus for support thereby, while preventing the inadvertent removal of the hangers. A handle is provided for manual operation of the latch arm to allow the latch arm to be pivoted away from the second arm when manual removal of a hanger is desired. The hanger support apparatus is particularly adapted for use in garment bags and similar pieces of luggage.

Abstract: An improved hanger support apparatus is formed of a U-shaped frame having a pair of parallel and spaced-apart legs. A latch arm is pivotly mounted to one of the legs proximate its end and is biased to contact the second leg at a point inwardly of its end. The construction of the latch arm provides a "one-way" action, and permits conventional hangers to be inserted past the latch arm into the apparatus for support thereby, while preventing the inadvertent removal of the hangers. A handle is provided for manual operation of the latch arm to allow the latch arm to be pivoted away from the second arm when manual removal of a hanger is desired. The hanger support apparatus is particularly adapted for use in garment bags and similar pieces of luggage.

Abstract: A garment bag can selectively neatly retain either men's or women's clothing. The garment bag includes a garment receiving compartment defined by front and rear panels which are interconnected by respective side panels. A closable opening in the front panel permits access to the compartment. The compartment also includes a selectively closable bottom opening. Connected to the edges defining the bottom opening is a pocket which is movable between a first position in which it received within the compartment and second position in which it extends outward from the bottom opening to increase the effective length of the compartment.