Abstract: A novel approach for storage organizers is shown whereby a storage organizer is optimized to be installed in between exposed studs, or alternatively, onto a flat wall surface, or a pegboard surface. The embodiment of the present invention is compatible with all three modes of installation. Additionally, another embodiment of a storage organizer invention is shown whereby two components are used to form a pronged storage organizer that is mountable onto a wall or exposed stud. The alternate embodiment discloses the usage of a specially formed set of pronged arms and connecting body that compatibly fold up when not in use, and which are conveniently deployed to an open position when desired.

Abstract: A scarf organizing device for easily organizing and viewing an assortment of scarves in a drawer. The scarf organizing device includes a pair of mountings. Each of the mountings comprises a plate. The plate includes a first end, a second end, an upper surface and a lower surface. A pair of upstanding members that includes a first end and a second end is securably attached to the upper surface of the plate. Each of the upstanding members includes a bend therein. The second end of each of the upstanding members includes a hole extending therein. A perimeter shoulder is positioned generally adjacent to the second end of a first upstanding member. The device includes a plurality of hanging members. Each of the hanging members comprises a bracket. The bracket comprises a cylinder that includes a first end, a second end and a peripheral wall extending therebetween. The first and second ends include an aperture extending therethrough.

Abstract: A rotatable rack comprising a U-shaped fastening member having a first arm and a second arm each pivotally coupled to first and second L-shaped rods, respectively, by first and second fastening bolts, respectively. The fastening member is fastened onto a wall with a fastening seat and each of the arms is provided with a sunken hole having an inner threaded section. Each fastening bolt includes an outer threaded section at one end thereof which is threadably engaged with a respective one of the inner threaded sections. Each L-shaped rod is provided with a fitting hole at one end portion thereof in which the other end of a respective one of the fastening bolts is fitted into.

Abstract: An adjustable hanger system is disclosed comprising a base member with at least one channel and a plurality of hanging elements. The base member has bore holes and counterbores concentric with the bore holes, adapted to receive mechanical fasteners that secure the adjustable hanger system to a support surface. The base member channel is comprised of two differently sized sections within which a radiused bottom portion of the hanging elements are slidingly and matingly engageable such that the hanging elements can be inserted from a front surface of the base member. The hanging elements have top portions which are used to suspend a wide variety of articles and implements in an organized, space saving manner. Once inserted into the channel, the hanging elements can be positioned in an infinite number of positions to accommodate any particular item for which hanging and storage is desired. In some embodiments, the base member has a cove or groove to provide storage for hanging elements not in use.

Abstract: A rack useful for drying pasta includes a mountable base member; at least one pivoting member connected to the base member and dependable therefrom, the at least one pivoting member being elongate with two opposing ends, about a first opposing end of which being pivotable with respect to the base member; and a service member connected to the at least one pivoting member at a point away from the first opposing end. The rack may be mounted as a fixture, particularly in a kitchen. A method of drying pasta includes providing a supply of raw pasta noodles, the supply being a plurality of the noodles generally parallel one to another; inserting a pasta rack dowel under the noodle supply; lifting the noodle supply with the dowel, and securing the same by a dowel retaining feature on a service member of a pasta drying rack.

Abstract: An upwardly/downwardly movable clothes-hanger device which includes, for receiving the hung clothes, a support member (11) applied to at least one lever (12) extending from a linkage which is mounted on a supporting surface and by which lever (12) is movable between a raised substantially vertical or close to vertical position and a lowered substantially horizontal position. The linkage is housed in a seat (23) provided within the lever (12), which is preferably defined by two half-casings (20) joined together.

Abstract: A flush, mountable valet having a hanger arm and a support arm. The hanger arm and support arm are retained within a longitudinal channel extending the length of the valet housing. A flat or flush profile is achieved.

Abstract: A retainer assembly for preventing tall food containers placed on a shelf of a refrigerator door liner from falling off the shelf when the refrigerator door is abruptly opened or closed includes a retainer member in the form of an elongated rod or bar that includes an intermediate portion and bent end sections and a retainer element. Each of the bent end sections includes an out-turned terminal end that is pivotally connected to the dike portion of the inner liner. The retainer element preferably comprises a block that defines various spaced grooves or recesses. The retainer element is attached to a sidewall of the dike portion with the various grooves being spaced vertically.

Abstract: The lowerable clothes-hanger supporting device for wardrobes comprises a plate fixable to a wardrobe side panel, and a disk-like element provided with an arm having an end connected to a rail for supporting clothes hangers. The disk-like element is mounted on the plate so that it can oscillate in a plane between two positions in which the rail is respectively raised and lowered. A first elastic member is placed around the disk-like element to return it to the position in which the rail is raised. A second elastic member is applied eccentrically with respect to the disk-like element, so as to apply thereon a moment in the same or opposite direction with respect to the moment applied by the first elastic member around the positions that respectively correspond to the lifting and lowering of the rail. An actuation rod is connected to the disk-like element for lowering and lifting the rail.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tree attachable arrow holder for retaining a plurality of hunting arrows in a tree anchorable rack proximal a bow hunter atop a tree stand whereby the arrows are readily accessible to the hunter. The tree attachable arrow holder comprises a rack structure whereupon a plurality of arrows may be hung by the arrowhead. The rack structure comprises two parallel spaced apart support arms having upper and lower cross members fixedly transversely connected thereacross. A horizontal anchor screw is pivotally connected between the proximal ends of the spaced apart support arms to provide an installation position wherein the support arms extend generally normal the anchor screw forming a turning handle for driving the anchor screw into the tree and an operational position wherein the support arms extend generally parallel the anchor screw for holding arrows therebetween.

Abstract: Hinge device (10, 10') having a tubular member (12, 12') and an elongate member (14, 114'). The elongate member (14, 14') is slideable in the tubular member (12, 12'). The elongate member (14, 14') comprises a first portion (28, 28') and a second portion (16, 16'). When the first portion (28, 28') is positioned inside the tubular member (12, 12') the elongate member (14, 14') is swivelable about its longitudinal axis (24, 24'). When the second portion (16, 16') is positioned inside the tubular member (12, 12') the elongate member (14, 14') is not swivelable about its longitudinal axis (24, 24').

Abstract: A collapsible support rack having a mounting member adapted to be placed on a vertical wall and a support member, attached to the mounting member, adapted to support the objects intended to be stored. The support member includes a plurality of rods spaced outwardly from the mounting member. The support member is movable between a lowered position in which the support member hangs downwardly from the mounting member such that the rods are substantially horizontally extending and vertically spaced, and a raised position in which the support member extends outwardly from the vertical wall such that the rods are horizontally extended but at least somewhat horizontally spaced. Hook means are provided on a first end of the support member for hanging the support member in the lowered position and for releasably locking the support member in the raised position.

Abstract: A folding carrier that is mountable upon a generally planar member includes a rotatably connected frame and carrying member. The frame is a substantially U-shaped member having a pair of legs and a back, each leg having a stop. The carrying member, which is also a U-shaped member, is constrained for limited rotational movement relative to the frame between a carrying position and a stored position. In its stored position, the carrying member is in a side-by-side relationship with the frame and inclined backwardly toward it. When in its extended position, the carrying member is substantially perpendicular to the planar member upon which the carrier is mounted. The carrying member bears against the stops of the frame to prevent further rotation beyond the preferred carrying position. Frictional elements that are mounted on the frame and carrying member engage the generally planar member and prevent unwanted movement of the carrier.

Abstract: A foldable clothes hanger rail system that consist of a clothes hanger rail that is retractable when not in use. The foldable clothes hanger rail system was developed for applications such as laundry rooms where a permanent clothes hanger rail takes up too much room and is only needed on an intermittent basis. The rail is made retractable by having the rail attached to pivot members that pivot around screws fastened into a wall mountable frame. The pivot members are supported by chords or chains running from the upper portion of the frame and support the rail when it is rotated downward and in service. A rail clip is provided on the upper portion of the frame to keep the rail retracted when not in ervice. The entire system is made into one single unit to be easily mounted on a wall.

Abstract: A concealed coat rack apparatus (10) including a housing member (13) and a plurality of pivoted support arms (21) wherein the housing member (13) is provided with a plurality of spaced face panel segments (19) and the support arms (21) are provided with a face panel (22) having a decorative pattern (20) (20') in the form of a pictorial representation such that the apparatus (10) will have the appearance of a conventional wall hanging.

Abstract: A clothes hanging stand rests against a wall when not used and extends from the wall when used. The stand includes a base member, an arm affixed in a pibotally manner to the base member and a leg which includes a bracket that slides over the base member and the arm to a position to hold the arm in a horizontal position when in use. When not in use, the leg slides back against the base member and the arm pivots downward so that both rest in a side by side vertical position against the wall. The base member may be include a U shaped bracket and the arm is affixed using a wire bracket interlooped with to the U shape bracket. A leg bracket is attached to the leg permitting it to slide over the base bracket, the arm bracket and the arm from the position resting on the U shaped bracket. The U shape base bracket mechanism may include retaining bends therein for retaining the leg bracket when in the nonuse position.

Abstract: A storage device has hangers for individual articles such as garments spaced along a beam which is movable between a first position in which the hangers are generally in a vertical array and a second position in which they are in horizontal array. The device is adapted to be installed in a closet, where the beam can be projected to the outside of the closet and then rotated to its second position. In a variant, the device is part of a mobile clothes' horse.

Abstract: A retractable clothes hanger capable of withstanding travel when affixed to a motor vehicle. The clothes hanger has a rod support block held by pivot means so that it is moveable between a horizontal position and a vertical position. The support block has a group of hanger bars pivotally held thereto. When the support block is moved from its usable horizontal position to a downward, vertical position, the rods are held by a support clip.

Abstract: A hose storage and dispensing rack comprising a U-shaped hose bracket having a close inner end and an open mouth outer end. The close inner end of the bracket pivotally mounts to a generally horizontal base of a bracket support. The bracket support includes a vertical mounting upright with the pivotally mounted hose bracket swinging between a substantially vertical position engaging against the mounting upright, and a substantial horizontal position overlying the support base. The location of the pivotal engagement between the hose bracket and the bracket support allows for a free pivotal movement of the hose bracket between the two positions, and at the same time provides for a gravity-retention of the bracket in each position.

Abstract: A horizontal support bar for being interposed between spaced vertical surfaces, such as a doorway jamb, bar support members being located at each bar end, and one of the support members being attached to its associated vertical surface and pivotally connected to the bar wherein the bar may swing to a horizontal self-storing position. The bar length is adjustable and cam wedge surfaces are employed to use vertical forces imposed on the bar to increase the frictional engagement between the support members and the associated supporting surfaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ammunition rack for vertically storing cartridge ammunition in the ready room of the loader on the turret platform of a tank and removing the ammunition therefrom; the rack having a stay tube for centering the cartridge base and a clamping device for fastening the projectile. The clamping device can be pivoted upwardly around a turret fixed pivot by way of a holding lever upon removal of the projectile after the clamping device has been released and the ammunition unit has been removed therefrom.

Abstract: A foldable clothes hanger assembly comprising an elongated telescopic arm assembly (9) and a channel shaped receptacle (12) open on one side for receiving the telescopic arm assembly (9). The telescopic arm assembly (9) is pivotally connected at a first end within the lower end of the channel shaped receptacle (12) in a manner to allow the telescopic arm assembly (9) to be pivotable into and out of the open side of the channel shaped receptacle (12). A support element (18) is mounted at one of its ends to the second end of the telescopic arm assembly (9) and at its other end is mounted within the channel shaped receptacle (12) in a manner to enable the telescopic arm assembly (9) to be selectively pivoted into the channel shaped receptacle (12) or to be pivoted out of the channel shaped receptacle (12) to a horizontal position and upon which clothes or conventional clothes hangers can be hung.

Abstract: A storage rack for articles of clothing or accessories such as ties and belts which may be mounted to a wall or ceiling. The rack includes an arm pivotable with respect to a mounting bracket between vertical storage and horizontal operative positions.

Abstract: A wall-mounted foldable airing or carpet-beating stand comprising an attachment bracket secured to the wall to support the inner end of a bar which in position of use of the stand assumes a horizontal position, and two support legs pivotally mounted in pivot points at the outer end of the bar. The bar is mounted for pivotal movement about a horizontal shaft in the attachment bracket. The shaft is displaceable in the vertical direction along slits or channels formed in the attachment bracket from or towards a lower operational position of the bar and an upper position of rest. In this position the bar may be pivoted to a vertical position.

Abstract: The invention involves a device or assembly comprising an elongated rack and a plurality of rods which are readily detachably connectible to the rack for lateral positioning with respect thereto for preferably supporting wearing apparel.

Abstract: A golf bag holder for use with golf cars includes a frame having a plurality of arms pivotally mounted thereto. The holder is secured to a golf car so that a golf bag may be attached to each arm and be held in a position where the bottom of the bag rests in or on the car while the top of the bag from which the clubs extend is held at an angle at the back of the car to provide easy access to the clubs. The holder preferably has four arms so that four bags may be held on a normal golf car. The arms have an unused position which keeps them out of the way when no golf bag is being held.

Abstract: A collapsible hanger device comprises an elongate member having a pair of mutually angularly disposed walls extending longitudinally thereof and a pair of arms pivotally mounted on respective ones of the walls. The arms are pivotal relative to the walls about respective mutually angled axes of pivotation between collapsed positions, in which the arms are nestled in an angular space defined by the walls, and extended positions, in which the arms project laterally of the elongate member. The device can be suspended from a wall or a door.

Abstract: Multiple domestic trouser-hanger comprising a certain number, preferably five, of horizontal bars, one bar for each pair of trousers, adequately spaced one from another, projecting from and fixed to an arm held by an articulated joint to a base which can be fixed to any wall and which can take up two main, self-locking positions according to whether the plane on which it is fixed is vertical or horizontal.

Abstract: A support device of the type primarily designed to support boots and like footwear in an orientation so as to facilitate free circulation of air throughout the interior and around the entire boot thereby aiding in a rapid drying of the boot and after exposure to the elements. This support device includes a base having pivotally attached thereto one or more support arms movable into an outwardly, angularly inclined extended position. Each of the arms are specifically dimensioned and configured to be mounted on the interior of a boot and supported for rapid drying as set forth above.

Abstract: A foldable hanger assembly for mounting on a wall. The assembly includes an elongated housing to which is pivotally connected a hanger arm that is stored in the housing when not in use. The hanger arm is dropped to a horizontal position for supporting clothes hanger or the like and a brace is hingedly positioned at one end on the hanger arm and the opposite end thereof is slidably engaged with the housing at a point intermediate its length.

Abstract: This invention relates to a toothbrush holder that will hold and support toothbrushes when in the open, upright position, and can be closed and transported when the toothbrushes are removed.

Abstract: A standard and a boom extending from the standard are connected by a mechanism to permit the boom to be pivoted between an upright, locked position and a lowered, collapsed position. A connecting device is employed to attach the boom mechanism to the standard which permits heightwise adjustment of the boom on the standard. The connecting mechanism includes a member having an L-shaped slot which receives a pair of pins extending from the boom. The length of one of the legs of the L-shaped slot is at least equal to the spacing between the pins and the other leg of the slot is longer than the spacing between the pins to lock the device in position when the pins are disposed in the other leg of the slot. The invention is disclosed as being used with a space divider such as a curtain which can be hung from the boom.

Abstract: A semi-circular body which may be removably mounted on a supporting surface has radial sockets slidably receiving clothes rods. The rods have longitudinally spaced enlargements in the sockets, larger than bottom slots opening from the sockets through the bottom of the body. The rods may be pulled forwardly to remove the front enlargements from the sockets and a narrow portion of each rod, between the enlargements, can swing downwardly through the slot to an inoperative position. Abutments in the sockets prevent complete removal of the rods.

Abstract: An improved hanger includes a hanger rail connected to mounting brackets by pivotable arms. A pull-down bar is pivotably connected to the hanger rail for pivoting the arms to thereby lower the hanger rail to an access position. Compression means in combination with limit stops maintain the hanger rail in a lower access position and also bias the hanger rail to an upper storage position.

Abstract: This necktie rack has one or more arms with hangers for individual ties extending from opposite sides of each arm. Each of the arms swings forward and upward about a pivot to bring the hangers into position for convenient removal and replacement of ties; and each arm extends forward toward its lower end, when at rest, to leave space under each hanger for the necktie of that hanger to extend downward without interference with or from other ties. Features of the mechanical construction make the rack economical to manufacture and attractive in appearance.

Abstract: A securing or latching supporting hook comprises a U-shaped hook member adapted for rotation about a horizontal axis and having an elongated distal leg portion which cooperates with a generally horizontally extending member to provide a latching effect. The hook member is rotatably mounted such that in the rest position thereof, the hook member lies in a vertical plane with the curved or bight portion thereof in a lowermost position. When in the rest position, the tip of the distal leg portion is disposed in proximity to the horizontal member so as to prevent accidental removal of articles hung on the hook member. The hook member is rotated to a release position, wherein the distal end is remote from the horizontal member to permit removal of articles from the hook member.

Abstract: The invention is a self-storing pivotally extending support for articles of apparel, clotheslines or the like. A mounting plate includes a pair of spaced apart ears with a pivotal pin axis carried by the ears. An arm slides vertically between the mounting plate and pivot axis pin and has a hook on its thickened forward end and an abutment rear end including an offset slot. The arm is moved upwardly until the offset slot permits slight lateral movement relative to the mounting plate by receiving the axis pin. This enables the arm to be pivoted to the horizontal or operative position with the abutment rear abutting the mounting plate to prevent further downward movement of the hook. The forward end is heavier than the rear end to enable gravity to assist in maintaining the operative or horizontal position. A hitch pin fits through an aperture in the arm to lock it in the vertical or storage position.

Abstract: A hinged or pivoted support for an oven heating element having one bracket attached to an oven surface and a second bracket, holding the heating element, pivotally supported by the first bracket. The first bracket includes resilient clips, which cooperate with the second bracket to retain the second bracket and heating element in a tilted position.

Abstract: A support rack for handling packaged goods in conjunction with an overhead conveyor, such as a suspended monorail conveyor. An upright member has spaced apart, outstanding bars hingeable and detachably connected thereto to receive the goods to be moved, preferably packaged goods. Provision is made for attaching the entire unit to an overhead conveyor. The outstanding bars may be selectively hinged upward in the same plane and in aligned relation with respect to the upright support member to vary the space between the normally outwardly extending support bars to accommodate larger packages or goods of greater size, or all outwardly extending support bars may be hinged upwardly for greater convenience in handling and/or shipping. If used in a food processing plant, the outstanding bars may be readily removed for sterilization and quickly replaced. The material from which the unit is made may be rust proof metal, metal treated against rust or metal coated to prevent rust.

Abstract: A hinged or pivoted support for an oven heating element having one bracket attached to an oven surface and a second bracket, holding the heating element, pivotally supported by the first bracket. The first bracket includes resilient clips, which cooperate with the second bracket to retain the second bracket and heating element in a tilted position.

Abstract: A bicycle rack mountable on a wall surface and having a pair of projecting fork supporting arms rotatable from depending collapsed to horizontal bicycle supporting positions and provided with a latching mechanism for retaining the arms in supporting position whereby a bicycle is supported in erect position relative to the wall surface.

Abstract: A foldable support, adapted to be mounted on a vertical wall, includes an elongated vertical housing, and an arm having an end portion pivotally mounted on a lower portion of the housing and adapted to be selectively moved between a raised position at which the arm is concealed within the housing, and a lowered position at which the arm projects horizontally outwardly therefrom. The housing has a channel-shaped transverse cross-section formed by a pair of transversely-spaced vertical flanges separated by an intermediate vertical web. The pivoted end portion of the arm has a U-shaped cross-section provided with a pair of trunnions which are journalled in a pair of bearing openings provided in the housing. When the arm is moved to the lowered position, an object, such as a clothes hanger, may be hung therefrom.