Abstract: A storage assembly for storing recyclable plastic shopping bags is provided. The storage assembly includes a bag flattening structure that when placed within the inner volume of a plastic bag holds the bag fully extended and flat. The assembly also includes a bag handle structure positioned generally above the bag flattening structure adapted to hold the top handles of the bag taut. A plurality of plastic bags may be placed onto the bag storage assembly, with each bag placed within the inner volume of the next. The storage assembly also includes an attachment mechanism (e.g., a top hook) so that the assembly may be hung upright for storage. The assembly may be formed of recyclable plastic itself so that it too may be recycled when the stored bags are deposited to a recycling facility or drop-off bin. In this way, the recyclable bags and the bag holder may be dropped off together as a unit. The bag storage assembly may be adapted to hold up to 50 or more recyclable plastic shopping bags.

Abstract: Constituent elements of a clothes hanger comprising one or more planar segments (1, 3) that can be assembled to form a clothes hanger for suspending a garment, the assembly typically involving folding the one or more planar segments and fixing them together, the fixing means (1A, 1B; 2A, 2B; 3A, 3B; 4A, 4B; 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B; 7A, 7B; 8A, 8B) including glue or tabs, wings etc. The clothes hanger may employ planar or tubular grippers hanger tubes for forming or bulking out arms of the hanger, etc. Manufacturing methods are also provided for manufacturing a clothes hanger.

Abstract: A novel garment hanger with an under-notch is provided. The hanger has a hook and an elongated hanger body connected to the hook. The hanger body has a top surface for supporting a garment and an undersurface opposite the top surface. The hanger body has a retaining structure for retaining a portion of the garment. The retaining structure has a cantilever that extends under the undersurface of the hanger body. An under-notch is defined between the undersurface of the hanger body and the cantilever. A portion of the garment, such as a strap of the garment, is insertable into the under-notch to be positively retained in the under-notch.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a device for hanging clothes, comprising an engaging portion and a deformable elongate member, the elongate member comprising a connection mechanism such that the elongate member can be deformed back upon itself and connected to itself to form a loop.

Abstract: A hanging mechanism includes a portion which is insertable into a belt buckle of a belt to engage a ratchet mechanism associated with the belt buckle. The hanging mechanism is used to suspend the belt for display purposes or for storage in a closet, etc.

Abstract: A hanger for displaying floor mats includes a main body portion and at least one post extending from the main body portion for receiving at least one floor mat. The hanger further includes a locking member hingedly coupled with the body portion and selectively movable between a first configuration disengaged from the post, and a second configuration engaging the post to capture a floor mat supported on the post.

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a display strap for displaying a first article of clothing (e.g., a tie) with a second article of clothing (e.g., a hanky, etc.) includes an elongated strap body having a first end and an opposing second end along with a top edge and an opposing bottom edge. The body has a plurality of score lines to permit the elongated body to be folded and the first end be drawn toward the second end. The body further has a locking slit formed therein proximate the first end and a locking tab formed at the second end for reception within the locking slit to form a continuous, folded strap body that captures the first and second articles of clothing for holding thereof at a first location. The display strap has a flag portion that extends upwardly from the top edge of the body and includes an opening formed therein for receiving a fastener that couples the first and second articles of clothing together at a second location that is spaced from the first location.

Abstract: The Invention provides an assembly type cardboard hanger, which consists of a cardboard hanger main body and a hook portion. The main body is provided with an assembling seat and the hook portion is set with an assembling portion, which can be assembled with the assembling seat of the main body. Moreover, the Invention can also form a hook portion made of plastic and consisting of hooks and a U-shaped structure. The hook portion is pivoted to the top of the U-shaped structure by a convex edge so that the hook portion can rotate. The hook portion and the main body of the Invention is of a separating design, so that a few necessary scraps may only be generated during the layout of the products to improve the utilization ratio of the materials and to achieve the objective of cost saving.

Abstract: A hanger device is made of a rigid plastic material and includes a hooked portion and a plate formed below the hooked portion. The plate includes a coupling portion and a plurality of annular portions. A car mat is coupled with the coupling portion. At least one fixing device is integrally formed on at least one of the annular portions. The at least one fixing device includes a through-hole. The at least one fixing device is separable from the at least one of the annular portions. The at least one fixing device is to be mounted to the car mat.

Abstract: A hanger for storing and/or displaying an article to be worn, such as an article of clothing. The hanger may be adapted to be joined to a fastener on the article of clothing. A method for displaying an article to be worn may include providing an article having a fastener, providing a hanger having a complementary fastener, and joining the article to the hanger by the fastener.

Abstract: A flip-flop hanger having an elongated body, a hook, an attachment device, an attachment aperture and two disc-shaped sections. The attachment device is disposed near the second end of the elongated body and the attachment aperture is located in the mid-section of the elongated body. The disc-shaped sections are disposed between the attachment device and the attachment aperture. Each disc-shaped section has an outer perimetrical edge, a central opening and a slot that extends between the central opening and the outer perimetrical edge. The central openings in the disc-shaped sections attach to the flip-flop straps between the bottom of the soles and the retaining devices. After the flip-flops are attached, the body is folded and the attachment device engages the attachment aperture. The flip-flop hanger can then be affixed to a rack or merchandise display.

Abstract: A foldable package made from one sheet of material where the top portion folds into 3 or more layers. Cutouts in each of the layers line up in a way to make a J-shaped hook. The 3 or more layers fold longitudinally to form a flat tab with a J-shaped hook. The J-shaped hook is then used as a supportive apparatus which allows easy removal of items from a peg.

Abstract: A garment hanger (10) for use with a wrapper (20) for packaging one or more garments suspended from the garment hanger includes engagement means (18) for releasably engaging the wrapper during transportation and/or display of the garments suspended from the garment hanger and for releasing the wrapper from the garment hanger for removal of the garments within the wrapper from the garment hanger.

Abstract: A paper cloth hanger is provided. The paper cloth hanger includes a triangular paper loop portion and a paper hook portion. The triangular paper loop portion comprises two tilted bars and a base bar, and the two tilted bars and the base bar meet at a top cusp. The paper hook portion is extended from the top cusp of the triangular paper loop portion. The triangular loop portion and the paper hook portion are formed by paper pulps added with glue. The paper cloth hanger may further include one or more connectors that are made of metal.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for hanging articles and the method of manufacturing the apparatus includes a hanger body having first and second paperboard panels separated from one another by a fold line. The first paperboard panel includes a central tab extending from a periphery thereof opposite the fold line. A polymeric hook portion engages with the hanger body and includes a support portion and a hook base, the hook base having an alignment aperture formed therein through which the central tab of the first paperboard panel is inserted so as to provide means for securing the polymeric hook to the hanger body. In a preferred embodiment, apparatus for hanging articles and the hook portion are made from recycled or recyclable material.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a panel for secure display of articles. In one embodiment, a panel is formed of recyclable material and configured to display an article on a holder, the article having a receiving loop integrally formed thereon. The panel includes an internal tab coplanar with the panel and extending into an opening in the panel, the tab having a narrow section defining at least one hook portion extending from the tab, the hook portion abutting an interior edge of the panel, the hook portion cooperating with the interior edge of the panel to allow the loop to be received over the tab and to retain the loop in engagement with the narrow section.

Abstract: A garment hanger comprises a first panel, a second panel connected to the first panel and having a first support and a second support for hanging a garment, and a hook attached to the second panel for supporting the second panel upon removal of the first panel from the second panel. A method of displaying and hanging a plurality of garments is also presented.

Abstract: A hanger device that includes a sheet of biodegradable material having a first portion and a second portion. Each of the first portion and the second portion defines a hook member and a hanger body. A fold line is located between the hook members for connecting the first portion and the second portion to one another. The first portion and the second portion are positioned adjacent one another such that the hook members and the hanger bodies overlap to form the hanger device.

Abstract: A garment hanger comprises a header card and a clamp, the header card being preferably “free-floating” relative to the clamp to give a prospective purchaser a sense that the clamp is attached more to the garment than to the header card and that the card is thus disposable after purchase. In one embodiment, a hanger for displaying and holding an article such as a pair of gloves comprises a clothespin-like clamp comprising a pair of jaws resiliently biased about a pivot region to a closed, article-holding position, and a header defining an opening for receiving the pivot region of the clamp. Preferably, the opening in the header is larger than the pivot region of the clamp so as to provide for relative movement between the clamp and the header.

Abstract: A paper cloth hanger is provided. The paper cloth hanger includes a triangular paper loop portion and a paper hook portion. The triangular paper loop portion comprises two tilted bars and a base bar, and the two tilted bars and the base bar meet at a top cusp. The paper hook portion is extended from the top cusp of the triangular paper loop portion. The triangular loop portion and the paper hook portion are formed by paper pulps added with glue. The paper cloth hanger may further include one or more connectors that are made of metal.

Abstract: A garment hanging system comprises a sheet, which has a first fastening member and a second fastening member. The fastening members may comprise hook and loop fasteners that are configured to engage one another. The sheet may be secured to a clothes hanger by folding a portion of the sheet over the horizontal member of the hanger and securing the first fastening member to the second fastening member. Alternatively, a hanger hook may be integrated into the sheet. The sheet also includes several hook members, which may be provided on one or both sides of the sheet. The hook members may be used to hang a plurality of garments from the sheet. For instance, the straps of a camisole may be hung from each pair of hook members. A single clothes hanger or hook may thus be used to support several camisoles simultaneously, in a vertically staggered arrangement.

Abstract: Embodiments of an apparatus for facilitating drying of a garment on a garment hanger are provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus for drying a garment on a garment hanger includes an elongated body comprised of a water resistant material. The body has a major axis extending between a first end and a second end. The body is configured to be repeatably changed between a substantially flat and a substantially tubular orientation. An elongated aperture formed in the first end of the elongated body to allow passage of the hook of the garment hanger through the body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multipurpose hanger, which is especially useful for hanging clothing. The hanger is made from pressed waste paper pulp or a by-product of another process, and comprises a single unitary body having at least two suspension bars extending from either side of a suspension hook. Each member of the body comprises a substantially planar section with at least one reinforcing feature formed therein.

Abstract: A device for de-wrinkling garments comprising a torso section made from a semi-rigid and resilient polymeric sheet material adapted to fit within a body of a garment and tension the associated fabric to remove and prevent wrinkles. The torso section is further adapted to be partially rolled or folded for easy insertion into a garment by way of the garment's bottom or waist opening.

Abstract: A display unit for combining a fabric fashion accessory such as a necktie to jewelry such as cufflinks includes a substrate having first and second panels arranged along an axis, a pair of first flaps attached to the first panel and being pivotally mounted in a direction generally parallel to the axis, a fold at the union of the first and second panels, a first hole disposed proximate to or at the fold in the substrate, a securement that holds the first and second panels to one another and a hanger seated in the first hole comprising a hook and a downwardly depending neck, and a pair of second holes extending through only one of the at least first and second panels which is sized to receive a stem of the jewelry. A method for combining jewelry and a fabric fashion is provided as well.

Abstract: A display unit for a tie and a handkerchief includes a substrate having first and second panels arranged along an axis, a pair of first flaps attached to the first panel and being pivotally mounted in a direction generally parallel to the axis, a pair of second flaps attached to the second panel and pivotal in the first direction, a hole through the substrate, a fold at the union of the first and second panels, a securement that holds the first and second panels to one another and a hanger seated in the hole comprising a hook, a downwardly depending neck, and an engagement surface which is larger than the hole.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for hanging articles and the method of manufacturing the apparatus includes a hanger body having first and second paperboard panels separated from one another by a fold line. The first paperboard panel includes a central tab extending from a periphery thereof opposite the fold line. A polymeric hook portion engages with the hanger body and includes a support portion and a hook base, the hook base having an alignment aperture formed therein through which the central tab of the first paperboard panel is inserted so as to provide means for securing the polymeric hook to the hanger body. In a preferred embodiment, apparatus for hanging articles and the hook portion are made from recycled or recyclable material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a clothes holding device which is easily assembled (formed) as a clothes holding device (for example, a hanger), which is compact, which has an interior function for use as an interior material. The device includes a plate member having flexibility, wherein the plate member is bent on the symmetrical axis, and clothes are held with a resulting bent portion. When clothes are not held, the clothes holding device of the present invention is assimilated with the surface of a wall, and appears to be a part of a room's interior. When holding clothes, a vertical-directional lower area of the plate member is bent along the horizontal axis, and the bent portion and the remaining portion hold clothes.

Abstract: A display unit for combining a first and second fabric fashion accessory such as a necktie includes a substrate having first and second panels arranged along an axis, a fold at the union of the first and second panels, a first hole disposed proximate to or at the fold in the substrate, and a securement that holds the first and second panels to one another to preserve the fold, a hanger seated in the first hole comprising a hook and a downwardly depending neck, and a flap attached to the first panel, the flap capable of extending around the entire display unit to be secured to the back of the first panel. A method for combining fabric fashions is provided as well.

Abstract: An apparel accessory holder is described. An elongated panel is suspended by a hook from a standard support rod. One side of the panel contains a series of hook and loop locking pads for securing heavy and bulky items such as handbags, while the opposite side contains a series of gentle magnetic locking pads for delicate, amorphous items such as scarves. The hook connection permits swiveling the panel left and right or up and down 360°. Written indicia guide the user to recommended storage procedures; and making one side softer to the touch provides an additional sensory direction to the user. The holder provides added convenience for apparel accessory storage and retrieval within the home, and for a variety of merchandise displays.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, the foregoing disadvantages of the prior art are addressed. In one aspect of the present invention, a hanger for supporting a belt buckle includes a flexible body having a top end, bottom end and prong portion therebetween. The top and bottom ends include top locking component and corresponding bottom locking component respectively. The locking components engage to lock the top end to the bottom end. The prong portion includes an access opening and prong holder. The prong portion limits movement of a prong within the hanger to prevent dislodgement of the prong.

Abstract: A hanger for displaying a necktie includes a main panel made from a flexible sheet material. The panel includes a front portion and a rear portion. The top edge of the front portion is disposed against a fold portion and the two side edges of the front portion each have a tab extending adjacent to the fold portion, the tabs being parallel to the fold portion. The side edges each have a flap. The rear portion includes a top edge, two side edges and a bottom edge. The top edge of the rear portion is disposed against the fold portion. The two side edges of the rear portion each have a tab extending therefrom at a point opposite to the fold portion where the tabs are generally parallel to the fold portion. The fold portion has an aperture for receipt of a hook.

Abstract: An item such as a hanger for apparels made from corrugated boards is described. The item is made from one, two or more sheets of stacked corrugated boards. An adhesive material is applied to adhere the sheets together. The corrugations in the board(s) in the peripheral areas of the item are crushed to reduce the air gap in the corrugations. Also described are manufacturing methods for making such an item.

Abstract: A hanger for displaying a necktie includes a main panel made from a flexible sheet material. The panel includes a front portion and a rear portion. The top edge of the front portion is disposed against a fold portion and the two side edges of the front portion each have a tab extending adjacent to the fold portion, the tabs being parallel to the fold portion. The side edges each have a flap. The rear portion includes a top edge, two side edges and a bottom edge. The top edge of the rear portion is disposed against the fold portion. The two side edges of the rear portion each have a tab extending therefrom at a point opposite to the fold portion where the tabs are generally parallel to the fold portion. The fold portion has an aperture for receipt of a hook.

Abstract: The invention includes a tying or carrying device comprising a flexible elongate member defining generally flat top and bottom surfaces and defining at least two apertures spaced apart and extending longitudinally along the flexible elongate member and between the top and bottom surfaces. The device may be used to carry a plurality of objects, such as garment hangers. The invention includes a roll or sheet comprising a flexible foamed polymer, wherein the roll or sheet is cut to form two or more of the flexible elongate members. The invention further includes a method for carrying a plurality of items comprising the steps of providing a device comprising an elongated member, placing a portion of each item between the ends of the elongated member, inserting the an end of the elongated member through an aperture, pulling, and placing a hand or protrusion through an aperture or grasping an end.

Abstract: A laminated cardboard hanger. The hanger has a major surface which carries printed matter.

Abstract: A radiation garment holder for mounting on a wall or other suitable surface. The holder has a central section with first and second clearance sections, first and second arms, and first and second shoulder support regions. The cantilevered clearance sections prevent radiation protection garments from contacting a support surface. The non-contact design reduces disease transmission between the radiation garment and a support surface, and reduces mechanical damage to the garment. The convex shoulder supports help extend the useful life of a radiation garment. The holder is nonporous and may readily be disinfected without degrading the material. The nonporous holder reduces the absorption of infectious agents, reduces the ability of the holder to support the growth of microorganisms or other antigenic materials, and reduces the risk of transferring unhealthful agents.

Abstract: Apparatus for a one-piece, rigid paper hanger 16 with sufficient strength to hold a plurality of clothes having a printed color process with UV-coated inks to create two advertising areas 14 that are equal to the entire hanger surface area with detachable advertising cards 12 die cut therein, one on each side of the hanger and a locking mechanism 18 to hold multiple hangers of the same design together. The hanger 16 may be made from one piece of paper without a butterfly fold from paper of sufficient rigidity. In addition, the hook portion of the hanger 16 can have a coding system 22 comprised of bands of color substantially adjacent having a predetermined meaning to the coding system user.

Abstract: An improved hanger for storage and display of material such as fabric and the like. The hanger includes opposed panel sides interconnected at an upper spine portion. Fabric or other material is placed between the panels and is retained by a unique set of clips applied externally of the panel sides combined with and high-friction components including friction plates or clips with friction nibs positioned within the panels. A resilient spring clip is moved into a gripping position so as to impart pressure to the assemblage. Embodiments of the friction plates include a first U-shaped bracket element designed to be friction fitted along a side of one of the panels, while a second U-shaped bracket element is configured to be friction fitted along an opposing panel. The first bracket includes a detent arrangement for retaining the spring clip in a gripping position.

Abstract: A garment care apparatus includes a frame segment with a top hook portion and a main body portion. the apparatus may also include a pair of adjustable shoulder segments detachably secured to the frame segment on opposite sides of the frame segment in one of at least two different positions on the frame segment. In addition, the apparatus may include one or more clip segments detachably fastened to the main body portion of the frame segment.

Abstract: A product made by thermoforming a sheet of thermo plastic includes a hanging hook with one or more recesses. A reinforcing insert is frictionally retained within at least one recess. The product may be a form on which another product is displayed for sale, such as in the form of a human torso. The product may be an enclosure for holding a product for sale such as a clamshell enclosure. The insert may be made by stamping, injection molding, or thermoforming.

Abstract: A device for displaying belts of the type equipped with a supporting plate and securing means for the belt in which the securing means comprise a tab to lock the buckle of the belt.

Abstract: A clip hanger comprises a hollow body (16) slidably retaining a clamping member (18) providing a pair of jaws (20). The clamping member being slidable into the body to close the jaws.

Abstract: A shoulder support for garments hung on a wire hanger is a generally unitary member made of a resilient material. The shoulder support has a center section and a pair of spaced shoulder sections connected at one end to the center section and extending in opposite directions. The center section has a front wall and a back wall disposed in spaced relation to define an opening. A releasable locking connector assembly is formed on the front wall for operative connection to the wire hanger for the garment. The shoulder support can be constructed from rigid plastic material, or optionally, flexible plastic material which will allow the shoulder support to narrow, squeeze or collapse when subjected to compressive forces during the storage or stacking of the garments assembled on the hanger, and when the compressive forces are removed, will expand to its original shape for protecting the garment from distortion and creasing.

Abstract: Embodiments of garment hangers retail package comprising a display tag having a substantial display area located on top of the garment hanger supporting arms for illustrating the specialty features of the garment hanger. The display tag is sandwiched in between the first two hangers in a retail package of multiple hangers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for holding socks or stockings in pairs. The inventive device consists of a holding body (1) and a hook (2), which are joined by a predetermined breaking point (3). A slit is arranged in the holding body (1) for receiving two socks or stockings. The slit is enclosed on all sides by the holding body (1). The device is produced easily and holding the socks or stockings securely and in a caring manner.

Abstract: A shoulder guard for a hanger is formed from two wings which are substantially symmetrical and which are substantially identical except for attachment details. The wings have a pair of folds which are at an angle to normal to centerlines of the wings, and which permit the wings to fold flat against each other. When the wings are unfolded, the shoulder guard forms an arch. Cutouts are provided for tying multiple hangers together and cuts are provided for slipping the shoulder guard over the hook of the hanger by forcing the hook past the cuts. Additional cutouts facilitate the shoulder guard retaining its form at the ends and also provide support for particular garments.

Abstract: A garment hanger holder device has a hook with a rectangular slot to receive a strap formed into a loop. The hook member can have multiple slots, through which a strap can be threaded to provide a simple strap adjustment mechanism. The strap can have multiple loops that can be adjustable or fixed in size. An opening of the hook member is sized and shaped to be about equal to a diameter of a standard size garment hanging rod. The opening size and shape creates resistance with the hook is placed on or removed from a garment hanging rod. The holding device permits multiple garment hangers to be suspended from a single hook and contribute to ease of storage, transportation and display. The resistance provided by the sized and shaped hook opening prevents the device from being jostled off of a garment hanging rod.

Abstract: A hanger having a novel construction including an engagement member, a foldable body portion having an upper end with a pair of continuous locking openings, and a lower or tail end with a two prong locking member which engages the locking openings in a secured or closed position is disclosed. In one embodiment, the prongs of the locking member include a tapered head having a locking projection that engages a rear planar surface of the body portion, between the locking openings, in order to discourage removal of the locking member from the locking openings in use. The combination of these features allows the belt hanger to be readily assembled, tamper resistant after assembly, and aesthetically pleasing.

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.