Abstract: A method of manufacturing an endless conveyor belt comprises providing a flexible web in the form of a PTFE cross film laminate which in its as laminated state has a first length and a first lengthwise yield strength. The web is prestressed by lengthwise stretching to a second length greater than its as laminated first length to thereby achieve a second lengthwise yield strength greater than its as laminated first lengthwise yield strength. The ends of the prestressed web are then interconnected.

Abstract: A conveyor (2) which has a plurality of slats (6) for transferring articles around the conveyor (2), some or all of the slats (6) having at least one visible surface (14) through which indicia is displayed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an endless conveyor, in particular a link conveyor for items of baggage in the baggage-reclaim area of an airport, which, by very straightforward and functionally reliable means, is to replace the expensive, heavy and maintenance-intensive prior-art conveyor guided on link chains. According to the invention, it is proposed that the traction means provided for the endless conveyor is a cable, in particular wire cable, which connects the conveying elements and on which the conveying elements are fastened at defined intervals such that they can negotiate curves and gradients, and that driving takes place preferably via a linear drive.

Abstract: The present invention is particularly directed to a conveyor used for conveying objects where the objects may have elements which extend outside the object itself, and which thereby may become stuck in the conveyor structure per se.

Abstract: A method and a device are disclosed for the secure operation of a switching device including at least one main contact which can be switched on and off and which includes contact pieces and a displaceable contact bridge, and at least one control magnet which includes a displaceable anchor. The anchor and the contact bridge are actively connected to each other such that the corresponding main contact can be opened or closed when switched on and off. In at least one embodiment, the method includes the following: a) the path difference, which returns the anchor after switching on and off, is recognised, b) devices which are used to open welded main contacts are released by a release device when the recognised path difference exceeds a predetermined value and a specific time duration of time has run out after switching off.

Abstract: A tilt-responsive circuit controller includes a casing defining a vacuum-sealed interior region, the casing having a first end, a second end, and a tubular portion disposed there between. A first set of conductive contacts are coupled to the first end and partially disposed within the interior region. A plurality of conductive particles is contained within the interior region, the particles each being substantially spherical and having a diameter substantially less than casing diameter. The particle diameter can also be less than the distance between the conductive contacts. The casing includes a friction-reducing substance coated on the inner surface. A second set of contacts can be coupled to the second end and a third set of contacts can be coupled to the tubular portion. The contacts can be connected solely to the tubular member, or one can be connected to the tubular member and one to an end.

Abstract: In the switch, a terminal section and a contact section of a fixed contact are separately formed and the two sections are connected via a coil made of a conductive metal wire. After electrical connection is established between a movable contact and fixed contacts, a weak current with no arc discharge flows between the movable and the fixed contacts. This prevents build-up of oxide or carbide on the contact surface, allowing the switch to have stable contact operation and accordingly reliable electrical connection.

Abstract: An electrical switch element for a relay includes a base, a compensating element, and an actuating device. The base is provided with fixed contacts. The compensating element includes first and second switch contact carriers provided with switch contacts that correspond to the fixed contacts. The first and second switch contact carriers are connected by a rigid body joint arranged there between such that the first and second switch contact carriers are pivotable about a pivot axis. The rigid body joint has a support surface. The actuating device is in contact with the support surface. The actuating device applies a switching force to the support service to cause the first and second switch contact carriers to pivot about the pivot axis to move the switch contacts into or out of electrical contact with the fixed contacts.

Abstract: A switch to be used mainly for controlling a variety of electronic devices in automobiles, and a method of manufacturing the same switch are disclosed for providing a switch free from positional deviation in its display section and easy to manufacture. Operating units having no display sections are mounted to a housing, then the shapes of each one of the operating units are recognized by a control circuit. An upper jig and a lower jig are moved for a laser beam device to remove a non-translucent section and expose parts of a translucent section, thereby forming the display sections. This structure allows eliminating positional deviation of the display sections and also requiring no visual checks done for confirming the display sections in manufacturing.

Abstract: A trigger device includes a retaining frame, a swing arm, a toggle switch, a resilient member and a touch component. An end of the swing arm is connected to the middle of the retaining frame, and another end of the swing arm is connected to a magnetic sensor, and an end of the toggle switch is pivotally connected to the top of the retaining frame. The swing arm forms a pressing rod disposed on the toggle switch and pressed for swinging the swing arm. The retaining frame and swing arm are connected to the resilient member, and the touch component is mounted into the retaining frame and installed at another end of the toggle switch. An elastic button is installed between the touch component and the toggle switch for pressing the toggle switch. Obvious feel and tough can be provided to enhance the operability and convenience of the trigger device.

Abstract: A three-pole apparatus to be installed in a cubicle of an electric substation, comprising: i) an air-insulated three-pole disconnector performing functions of isolating an electric line leaving the cubicle, and ii) a three-pole circuit breaker performing line protection functions, characterized in that: a) the three-pole apparatus further comprises a casing which is made of insulating material and houses internally, at least partially, said three-pole circuit breaker, wherein said casing is not sealingly closed and contains air; b) the circuit breaker comprises three vacuum circuit-breaker modules and the disconnector comprises three single-pole disconnector devices, wherein each of the single-pole disconnector devices in turn comprises a contact movable linearly from a service position into a disconnection position; c) wherein each of the contacts, when it is in its service position, projects at least partially from the casing; and d) the three-pole apparatus is configured for cooperating with an earthing

Abstract: A touch-sensor device including a substrate, a plurality of sensor elements, an active electronic component, and a plurality of traces is described. The plurality of sensor elements are non-linearly disposed upon the substrate and can define a perimeter. The active electronic component can be disposed upon the substrate and situated at least partially within the perimeter. The plurality of traces can be disposed upon the substrate to couple with the plurality of sensor elements and the active electronic component. The substrate may have an area approximately equal to an area of the perimeter.

Abstract: A relay, in particular for radio-frequency applications, has at least one first contact electrically connected with a first conductor trace, the first contact in a contact position can be selectively electrically connected by a mechanical actuator with at least two second contacts electrically connected with at least one second conductor trace. The relay has a spatially fixed first circuit board with the first contact and the first conductor trace and a second circuit board with the second contacts and the second conductor trace that can be moved against the first circuit board into various contact positions by the mechanical actuator.

Abstract: A battery grip for diagnostic units comprises a grip sleeve for accommodating batteries, at the upper end of which a metal sleeve for accommodating a consumer load, such as an electric bulb, is mounted, a guide opening formed in the wall of the grip sleeve, a switching slide being guided the guide opening in a longitudinal direction of the grip sleeve, a contact member extending from a lower end of the grip sleeve with one contact end into the guide opening, and a contact spring member having one end conductively connected to the metal sleeve manner and another free end extending into the guide opening such that the free end is disposed above the contact member and is brought into contact with the contact member by displacing the switching slide. The contact between free end of the contact spring member and the contact member is created by at least two contact points. At least one longitudinal recess is provided in the contact end of the contact member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rotary control device intended, in particular, for being fixed to a handle of a remote control of a heavy-construction machine, comprising: a housing to be fastened to the handgrip in a fixed manner; a moving actuating part that rotates relative to the housing about an axis; first means for generating a rate control signal starting from the angular position of the moving actuating part, comprising a moving part driven by the actuating part and a part fixed to the housing, the moving actuating part being able to be driven by the operator in two opposite directions starting from a home position up to elastic means.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for processing an exhaust stream containing a recyclable component mixed with other components and impurities to produce a high purity product that contains all of the recyclable component. One or more waste streams containing none of the recyclable component are also produced. The present invention particularly relates to the recovery of valuable recyclable components used in the manufacture of semiconductor devices.

Abstract: A method and device for the preparation of a gas or mixture of gases containing molecular fluorine from a gas or mixture of gases derived from fluorine, wherein the fluorinated gas or mixture of gases, particularly nitrogen trifluoride NF2, is decomposed by cracking in a plasma of molecules of fluorinated gases in order to produce a mixture of atomic fluorine and other species resulting form said cracking, whereupon said mixture is subsequently cooled in a rapid manner (24), if necessary at a temperature of less than 500° C., in order to result in the formation of molecular fluorine of rat least 50% atomic fluorine thus formed and to minimize the recombination of fluorine atoms with other products arising from said cracking and to reform a fluorinated gas or mixture of gases, wherein the gaseous mixture containing F2 is recovered.

Abstract: A method and device for ion beam processing of surfaces of a substrate positions the substrate to face an ion beam, and a new technologically-defined pattern of properties is established. According to the method, the current geometrical effect pattern of the ion beam on the surface of the substrate is adjusted depending on the known pattern of properties and the new technologically-defined pattern of properties, and depending upon the progress of the processing, by modifying the beam characteristic and/or by pulsing the ion beam. A device for carrying out the method includes a substrate support for holding at least one substrate, which can be moved along an Y-axis and an X-axis, and an ion beam source for generating an ion beam, which is perpendicular to the surface to be processed of the substrate in the Z-axis or which may be arranged in an axis, inclined in relation to the Z-axis. The distance between the ion beam source and the surface to be processed of the substrate may be fixed or variable.

Abstract: Sputtering targets having reduced burn-in times are described herein that include: a) a machine-finished surface material having an average grain size, and b) a core material having an average grain size, wherein the machine-finished surface material has an average surface roughness (Ra) equal to or less than about the average grain size of at least one of the surface material or the core material. Sputtering targets having reduced burn-in times are described herein that include: a surface material, and a core material, wherein at least one of the surface material or the core material comprises a relatively band-free crystallographic orientation.

Abstract: A magnetron sputter reactor for sputtering deposition materials such as tantalum, tantalum nitride and copper, for example, and its method of use, in which self-ionized plasma (SIP) sputtering and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) sputtering are promoted, either together or alternately, in the same or different chambers. Also, bottom coverage may be thinned or eliminated by ICP resputtering in one chamber and SIP in another. SIP is promoted by a small magnetron having poles of unequal magnetic strength and a high power applied to the target during sputtering. ICP is provided by one or more RF coils which inductively couple RF energy into a plasma. The combined SIP-ICP layers can act as a liner or barrier or seed or nucleation layer for hole. In addition, an RF coil may be sputtered to provide protective material during ICP resputtering. In another chamber an array of auxiliary magnets positioned along sidewalls of a magnetron sputter reactor on a side towards the wafer from the target.

Abstract: Etchants for selective removal of high dielectric constant materials are described herein that comprise at least one fluorin-based constituent; water and at least one solvent or solvent mixture. Methods are also described herein for producing a wet etching chemistry solution that include providing at least one fluorine-based constituent, providing water, providing at least one solvent mixture, and combining the fluorine-based constituent and water into the least one solvent or solvent mixture to form the wet etching chemistry solution.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arc source with a target (1) having a target front face (2) for the vacuum vaporization of the target material, a target backside with a cooling plate (4), a central target region (Z) as well as a target margin. The arc source further comprises a magnet configuration (8, 9) with an inner magnet system (8) and/or an outer magnet system (9) for the generation of a magnetic field in the proximity of the target front face. At least one of the magnet systems (8) is herein radially poled and effects alone or in connection with the particular other magnet system that the field lines of the magnetic field extend here substantially parallel to the target front face (2).

Abstract: An electrolysis apparatus for water is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an enclosure, a first electrode disposed within the enclosure, a second electrode disposed within the enclosure, and at least one electromagnetic energy radiator disposed within the enclosure. The apparatus further comprises a power source disposed external to the enclosure, where that power source is interconnected with the first electrode such that the first electrode comprises a cathode, and where the power source is interconnected with the second electrode such that the second electrode comprises an anode. The apparatus further comprises at least one oscillator disposed external to the enclosure, where each oscillator is interconnected to a different electromagnetic energy radiator.

Abstract: An integrated tool is provided including at least one workpiece processing station having a paddle assembly. In accordance with another independent aspect of the present invention, the workpiece processing station is adapted for adjusting the level of the processing fluid relative to a workpiece, wherein the portion of the workpiece to be processed and possibly the paddle is selectively immersed within the processing fluid. In accordance with a further independent aspect of the present invention, a paddle is provided for use proximate to a workpiece in a workpiece processing station. The paddle includes a one or more sets of delivery ports and one or more sets of fluid recovery ports. In at least one embodiment, the paddle provides for agitation of a processing fluid proximate to the surface of the workpiece. In at least another embodiment, the paddle provides for the delivery and/or recovery of one or more fluids to the portion of the workpiece to be processed.

Abstract: A system and method for sputtering is described. One embodiment includes a sputtering system that includes a vacuum chamber; a gas box secured to the inner surface of the vacuum chamber; a plurality of return conductors engaged with the gas box, the plurality of return conductors extending through the vacuum chamber; and a plurality of seals configured to engage corresponding ones of the plurality of return conductors, the plurality of seal configured to maintain the vacuum inside the vacuum chamber.

Abstract: A device for handling drops on a displacement by electrowetting plane, including at least one displacement track. The track includes an electrically insulating substrate on the surface of which rest two or more interdigitated conducting electrodes. These electrodes are covered by a dielectric insulating layer, itself covered by a partially-wetting layer. Also, a method for the manufacture of the aforementioned device, in which the creation of the partially-wetting layer includes the creation of a mask in a photosensitive material by the deposition of this material onto a substrate, then a photolithographic stage, followed by development of the photosensitive material, the deposition of a non-wetting material onto the mask, at least one annealing process before dissolution, dissolution of the mask, and at least one annealing process after dissolution. Also, a system for the microfluidic analysis of a liquid sample.

Abstract: A method of measuring a quantity of a substrate contained in sample liquid is provided. This method can reduce measurement errors caused by a biosensor. The biosensor includes at least a pair of electrodes on an insulating board and is inserted into a measuring device which includes a supporting section for supporting detachably the biosensor, plural connecting terminals to be coupled to the respective electrodes, and a driving power supply which applies a voltage to the respective electrodes via the connecting terminals. One of the electrodes of the biosensor is connected to the first and second connecting terminals of the measuring device only when the biosensor is inserted into the measuring device in a given direction, and has a structure such that the electrode becomes conductive between the first and second connecting terminals due to a voltage application by the driving power supply.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to devices and methods for carrying out and/or monitoring biological reactions in response to electrical stimuli. A programmable multiplexed active biologic array includes an array of electrodes coupled to sample-and-hold circuits. The programmable multiplexed active biologic array includes a digital interface that allows external control of the array using an external processor. The circuit may monitor, digitally control, and deliver electrical stimuli to the electrodes individually or in selected groups.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is that a dynamic range is extended in an electrophoresis unit and concentration differences among a plurality of samples measured simultaneously are increased. An irradiation time to the samples is adjusted during analysis without changing a sampling time. By shortening the irradiation time, a fluorescence amount of the samples is reduced to cause signal intensity detected by a detector to physically decrease. If the irradiation time is very short (several 100 msec), the irradiation time and fluorescence intensity are in a direct proportional relationship. It is known that, if the irradiation time is reduced to 1/n, the fluorescence intensity, that is, signal intensity to be detected will be 1/n. Thus, for data whose irradiation time is reduced to 1/n during analysis, data obtained by multiplying a substantially measured value by n is used for data analysis as a true value to be originally acquired.

Abstract: A method of electrophoresis is provided that does not require complete replacement of an electrophoresis medium, for example, an acrylamide polymer, between each electrophoresis run. Only a small percentage of the electrophoresis medium, for example, less than 5% of the total electrophoresis medium in a capillary can be replaced in the capillary of a capillary electrophoresis apparatus prior to an electrophoresis run and show little or no degradation in the analytic capabilities of the electrophoresis system. A polymer-displacement pump system can be used for reciprocating a pump piston in a first direction to draw fresh fluid into a chamber, and reciprocating the pump piston in a second direction to cause the fresh fluid to exit the chamber and fill at least one capillary electrophoresis capillary or an array of such capillaries.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for carrier-free deflection electrophoresis, in which a separating media and a sample to be examined flow through a separating chamber between a pair of electrodes in a series of reversing bulk fluid flow along the direction of the electrodes, thereby separating the sample into zones which are to be collected into fractions for analysis or further processing. Among other things, the apparatus and method enable high-resolution separation of particles that can be performed in miniaturized chambers in electrophoresis modes including isoelectric focusing, zone electrophoresis, and isotachophoresis.

Abstract: A method of performing electrochemical deposition is provided to minimize overburden. A constant plating voltage (and a variable plating current) is applied across a semiconductor structure (e.g., patterned dielectric layer) and a metal electrode, which are both submerged in an electrolyte that contains both suppressor and accelerator molecules. The constant plating voltage is selected such that the suppressor molecules are predominantly active on the flat upper surface of the patterned dielectric layer, and the accelerator molecules are predominantly active within the patterned features of the patterned dielectric layer. As a result, metal is deposited at a relatively high rate within the patterned features, and at a relatively low rate on the flat upper surface areas of the patterned dielectric layer. Consequently, the patterned features are filled with metal before significant overburden can be formed over the flat upper surface areas of the patterned dielectric layer.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a substrate processing chamber component comprises forming a chamber component comprising a metal alloy comprising yttrium and aluminum, and anodizing an exposed surface of the metal alloy.

Abstract: Methods and structures for the fabrication of wrap around and trailing shield structures are disclosed. Capped seed layers having a dual layer structure are utilized, improving photo resist adhesion and plated shield adhesion, without the need to deposit, then remove, traditional inorganic anti-reflection coatings prior to shield plating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrolyte composition as well as a method for the deposition of zinc-nickel alloy layers on substrates, in particular cast iron or steel substrates. The electrolyte compositions according to the invention comprise aminoacetic acid. The alloy layers deposited from the electrolyte compositions according to the invention are corrosion resistant and bright and nearly have no internal tension.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of 2,5-dihydrofuran derivatives substituted in the 3- or 4-position, which in the 2- or in the 5-position or at both positions each carry a C1- to C6-alkoxy radical (DHF-alkoxy derivatives 1), or 1,1,4,4-tetraalkoxy-but-2-ene derivatives substituted in the 3- or 4-position, from 2-butene-1 ,4-diol derivatives of the general formula (I) in which the radicals R1 and R2 independently of one another are hydrogen, C1- to C6-alkyl, C6- to C12-aryl or C5- to C12-cycloalkylene or R1 and R2, together with the double bond to which they are bonded, form a C6- to C12-aryl radical or a mono- or polyunsaturated C5- to C12-cycloalkyl radical, or from their mixture with 2,5-dihydrofuran derivatives substituted in the 3- position or 4-position, which in the 2- or in the 5-position carry a C1- to C6-alkoxy radical, by electro-chemical oxidation in the presence of a C1- to C6-monoalkyl alcohol.

Abstract: A method of electrolytically reducing a metal oxide (such as aluminium and magnesium oxides) to produce a metal in an electrolytic call is disclosed. The method includes electrolytically reducing the metal oxide in an electrolytic cell that includes a pool of molten metal, the metal being the metal of the metal oxide to be reduced, and the molten metal pool forming a cathode of the cell. The electrolytic cell also includes a pool of molten electrolyte in contact with the molten metal, the electrolyte containing alkali and/or alkaline earth halides. The electrolytic cell also includes an anode extending into the electrolyte and a body of metal oxide to reduced in contact with the molten metal and the electrolyte.

Abstract: A method for producing a metal by an electrolytic process using an yttria-containing porous ceramic body as a diaphragm is provided; the calcium formed by electrolysis cannot pass through the diaphragm, hence the back reaction can be effectively inhibited. Preferably, to be used is a diaphragm comprising a porous ceramic body having a purity of yttrium of 90 mass % or more (more preferably, 99% or more), a porosity of 1% or more and a pore diameter of 20 ?m or less, and having a thickness of 0.05-50 mm and a metal halide is used as the electrolytic bath. The method can be utilized for producing metals such as calcium or rare earth elements, in particular. For example, when the method is applied to the production of calcium, metallic calcium can be produced with ease and at low cost without the need for enormous heat energy.

Abstract: A cleaning system includes: a sulfuric acid electrolytic portion configured to electrolyze a sulfuric acid solution to generate an oxidizing substance in an anode chamber, a concentrated sulfuric acid supply portion configured to supply a concentrated sulfuric acid solution to the anode chamber, and a cleaning treatment portion configured to carry out cleaning treatment of an object to be cleaned using an oxidizing solution comprising the oxidizing substance. The sulfuric acid electrolytic portion has an anode, a cathode, a diaphragm which is provided between the anode and the cathode, the anode chamber which is demarcated between the anode and the diaphragm and a cathode chamber which is demarcated between the cathode and the diaphragm.

Abstract: A process for recovery of valuable metals from superalloys by electrochemical decomposition is described, both electrodes being formed by the superalloy and the polarity of the electrolysis current being reversed with a frequency of from 0.005 to 5 Hz.

Abstract: A biosensor measuring an analyte contained in a sample includes a lower insulating substrate having at least one electrode and an enzyme reactant layer which is formed on the electrode to react with the analyte; a spacer which is attached to the lower substrate and an upper substrate and is provided to form a sample injection area to guide the sample to the electrode through the enzyme reactant layer; and an upper insulating substrate which faces the lower substrate and has an air discharge area to discharge air which is absorbed together with the sample through the sample injection area, where the air discharge area is formed on a layer different from that of the sample injection area.

Abstract: Exhaust gas sensors and methods for measuring concentrations of NOx and ammonia and temperatures of the sensors are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, an exhaust gas sensor utilizes one zirconia layer and a plurality of alumina layers therein for generating signals indicative of concentrations of NOx and ammonia, and having an impedance indicative of a temperature of the exhaust gas sensor.

Abstract: A packaging system for the storage of an ophthalmic device, such as a hydrogel contact lens, employs an aqueous packaging solution including a nonionic, nonpolymeric polyol and a nonionic polymeric conditioning agent. Preferably, the solution has an osmolality of at least about 200 mOsm/kg, a pH of about 6 to about 8 and is heat sterilized.

Abstract: A bale of elastomer composite is formed of elastomer and filler, the bale having a void volume of at least 3%. In another aspect, a container is provided, at least a portion of the container being occupied by elastomer composite pieces of elastomer and filler, wherein the occupied portion of the container has a void volume of at least 3%.

Abstract: A disposable food and beverage container carrier is disclosed. The container has a lower carrier tray and an upper carrier tray that mate with each other.

Abstract: A wearable device is structured to provide flowable agent for application to a surface, such as the body of a human, or other surfaces, the device being structured to attach to the body or to an item of clothing so that the source of flowable agent is readily accessible. The wearable device of the present invention may be formed as a pen-like structure, as an item of jewelry or as a decal that can be worn on clothing. One embodiment of the wearable device further includes a self-closing check valve to prevent dispensing of flowable agent, and may include a metering device, locking device and additional safety features.

Abstract: A plastic container has an open end and an imperforate container wall with a base, an outwardly open pocket in the container wall, and an RFID tag in a plastic housing disposed in the pocket. The housing containing the RFID tag preferably is captured in the pocket by blow molding the container wall around the housing. The pocket and housing preferably are disposed in the base of the container opposite the open end of the container, most preferably centrally of the base, and the housing preferably is visible in the container base through an external opening into the pocket.

Abstract: Various stiffness characteristics of removable and replaceable absorbent core components used with disposable absorbent articles are disclosed. The replaceable core component can be constructed with bending stiffness characteristics making it easier to install in a diaper chassis. In other instances, a relatively stiff insertion tool may also be used to engage a relatively flexible replaceable core component to aid with insertion of the replacaeable core component into the diaper chassis. Aspects of the present disclosure involve replaceable core components alone or in combination with insertion tools having bending stiffness characteristics that reduce the likelihood of buckling and/or folding while installing the replaceable core component into the diaper chassis. The present disclosure also provides methods for testing replaceable core components and/or insertion tools to evaluate the bending stiffness characteristics associated therewith.

Abstract: A simple, lightweight, inexpensive and adaptable display container specifically designed to display all of a baby's teeth from nearly any angle. The invention displays the teeth with respect to each tooth's position in the mouth and has a transparent cover that completely encloses all the teeth and does not need to leave one or two teeth partially uncovered. The invention permits the cover to lock in place, either over the cell in which the tooth is placed or over a non-cell surface so that all the cells for the teeth are completely covered and protected. The invention also permits the displayed tooth to be situated close to the underside of the cover to maximize the display of the tooth and permits the baby tooth display to be incorporated into other display devices, such as frames, three-ring binders, scrapbooks, photo albums, and baby albums.

Abstract: A clothes hanger storage device includes a container and a plurality of pillars inside the container for retaining a multitude of variously-sized and -shaped hangers. The plurality of pillars may be arranged as two sets of pillars, or two elongated pillar units, wherein large triangular hangers extend around both sets of pillars or around the two elongated pillar units, and small triangular hangers extend around only one set of pillars or one elongated pillar unit. Non-triangular hangers, such as hangers only comprising two shoulders, may be stored in the container by being trapped between the container wall and the pillars, but not extending around the pillars. The clothes hanger storage device may be adapted to be hung from a door, stored underneath a counter or in a closet, or attached to the door of a cabinet. In an optional embodiment, the container may be fitted with a releasable lid that fits over the top of the container.