Abstract: A portable garment carrier with a handle portion and a garment holder portion which are connected by a central hook attachment that attaches to the garment hook on the interior of a vehicle. The handle portion folds down over the central hook attachment when it is suspended from a car hook. The garment carrier is fabricated from flexible material. The garment carrier can also be made from rigid material with a hinge mechanism to allow the handle portion to fold during use or for more convenient storage. An optional gap in the handle allows the handle to be suspended from a closet clothing rack. Alternate embodiments allow written information such as advertising messages to be displayed on the central hook attachment, folding handle grips which provide more comfortable handling, and specialized handles which can also be used to suspend the garments in a closets. The device may be fabricated as a disposable or reusable unit.

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

Abstract: A clothes hanger which includes a sleeve having two vertically spaced coupling slots, a toy doll covered around the sleeve and having a through hole, a hanging bar coupled to the bottom end of the sleeve, a sliding shaft supported on a spring inside the sleeve and moved in and out of the through hole of the toy doll, an end cap fastened to the top end of the sleeve to hold down the periphery of the through hole of the toy doll, a swivel hook coupled to the top end of the shaft and moved with the shaft in and out of a pocket at the top of the toy doll, the shaft having a springy strip with a raised coupling portion adapted for engaging one of the coupling slots to hold the hook in or out of the pocket of the toy doll.

Abstract: An adjustable hanger has a hanger body, opposed carrying arms that are slidably extendable from the hanger body to increase or decrease the size of the hanger, and a connecting rod that is rotatable to cause the carrying arms to be extended or retracted from the hanger body. The connecting rod can be a hollow tube wherein the ends of the opposed carrying arms are inserted into the connecting rod and wherein oppositely wound spiral grooves on the inside of the connecting rod mate with projections on the ends of the carrying arms so that rotation of the connecting rod causes the carrying arms to be extended or retracted from the connecting rod. Alternately, oppositely wound spiral grooves formed on the outside of the carrying arms may mate with projections on the inside of the connecting rod so that rotation of the connecting rod causes the carrying arms to be extended or retracted from the connecting rod.

Abstract: A collapsible garment hanger which includes a hook, a first and second tensioning element which extend from the hook, the first and second tensioning elements being terminated with a first and second distal tip, respectively. A first and second shoulder element each having a first end and a substantial middle region, the first ends of the first and second shoulder elements being pivotally connected and rotate in relation to each other, the substantially middle region of the first and second shoulder elements having a hole which accepts the first and second distal tips, respectively. The first and second shoulder elements pivot in relation to the first and second tensioning elements, respectively. The first and second tensioning elements are grasped and compressed toward each other with one hand to force the first and second shoulder elements into a collapsed position for insertion or removal from a small opening in a garment.

Abstract: A garment hanger which can be manufactured from inexpensive materials on a mass production basis which is extendable and contractible as many times as desired by the user throughout its useful life by a camming system formed by the interaction of cam drivers on each of two arms which engage with a cam follower carried in a central housing, the components being quickly and easily assembled but, when assembled, virtually impossible to disassemble.

Abstract: The hanger extension kit includes at least one extension member arranged for adjustable securement relative to a conventional hanger at a junction of the hanger's base rod to a side rod, with the extension member having a generally U-shaped configuration, with a semi-circular junction defining spaced rod members, wherein the spaced rod members each include a plurality of resilient fasteners. The resilient fasteners are arranged to engage the hanger member's base and side rod structure. The kit further includes at least one L-shaped hook member having first and second legs, with the second leg fixedly received within a clamp body, and the clamp body of resilient construction having an elongate groove parallel to the second leg, and the elongate groove of a generally semi-circular cross-sectional configuration arranged to engage the base rod permitting the first leg to extend beyond the hanger.

Abstract: A combination doll and clothes hanger assembly includes an elongated frame member of a dimension to hang clothing. The frame member can have articulated joints to permit movement so that in one mode, it can act as a toy object, while in the other mode, it can be positioned to support the hanging of clothing. A doll member is integrally connected to the frame member and is configured to provide a plush toy for the enjoyment of the child.

Abstract: An integrally formed plastic body configured to provide one or more structural members which can be readily assembled by an end user to form a garment hanger. The plastic body incorporates one or more structurally weakened regions which can be readily severed to create separate parts and/or a groove around which adjacent parts can be hinged to erect and collapse the hanger.

Abstract: An adjustable garment hanger (20) is disclosed having extension members (34, 36) which move laterally on a hanger frame (22). The extension members move as a result of engagement between a pair of flexible racks (44, 46) and a medially disposed pinion (50). Disclosed embodiments include manual adjustment knobs (380) and bidirectional electric motors (402) coupled to the pinion. Embodiments also include apparatus for indicating hanger size obtained by movement of the extension members.

Abstract: A retractable clothes hanger (10) having a pair of garment support arms that can be positioned in either a normal, extended position or a retracted position. When the arms are retracted, the clothes hanger can be easily inserted and removed from a narrow necked garment such as a turtleneck sweater. The first and second garment support arms are integrally attached to a first and second inner section respectfully with each inner section having a first and second engagement end. The two engagement ends, which are designed to rotatably intermesh, include a plurality of hook bores that when intermeshed, a notch is formed. A hinge spring is then inserted into the notch which normally biases the two garment support arms in their extended position. Into the plurality of bores is inserted the hanger support hook which in addition to functioning as a hanger hook also rotatably secures the two garment support arms. Two push nuts are positioned to secure the hook to the two garment arms.

Abstract: A clothes hanger having movably adjustable, extendable clothing support arms, enabling the side-to-side or lateral extent of the hanger to be adjusted or extended to fit clothing of different sizes. The movably adjustable hanger arms may both be independently and continuously adjustable from a fully withdrawn or non-extended position to a fully laterally extended position and are attached to each fixed or stationary inclined arm of the hanger by a multiplicity of frictionally engaging flexible gripping members cooperating with longitudinally extending grooves provided in the adjustable arms and the fixed arms of the hanger, respectively. The hanger may be made of molded, recycled plastic or polymer material.

Abstract: A folding frame assembly having an open upper frame and a hingedly attached open lower frame provides spaced parallel bars for supporting the folded portions of a pair of pants and a separately folded suit coat and furthermore, provides the upper frame with shoulder support bars sloping at an included angle of between one hundred and one hundred twenty degrees so that the sides of the coat skirt hang and fold within the width of the shoulders.

Abstract: A suit hanger with adjustable shoulder members includes a main frame, an actuating assembly and a slidable shoulder members. By the action of the actuating assembly, the slidable shoulder can be extended to a full length to increase the width of the suit hanger or be fully retracted to decrease the width of the suit hanger. In light of this, the suit hanger can be readily adjusted to meet different requirements.

Abstract: Arms of a dress hanger are foldable so that the dress hanger can be inserted into a T-shirt from its narrow neck portion and stretched for use.

Abstract: An improved unitary molded foldable changer is provided for garments and the like. The hanger incorporates a pair of garment supporting arms which articulate between an outwardly extended opposed relationship and a lowered adjacent relationship about a hinge positioned between bottom portions of each arm shoulder. An upwardly arcuate elongated link is interconnected at each of its respective opposite ends through a hinge to a different respective one of the arm shoulder top portions which are in longitudinally spaced relationship to one another. The link further includes a mid-location hinge, and a latch assembly for cross connection, and an integral hook for engagement with a closet bar or the like. The link is so configured that, when the arms are in the extended and garment supporting position, the hook is suitably oriented and the latch assembly is engaged to lock the arms in the extended position.

Abstract: A one-piece garment hanger formed from a plastic material includes an elongated hanger body integrally molded from a plastic material having first and second opposing ends. A first arm is integrally formed to the first end of the hanger and a second arm is integrally formed to the second end of the hanger. The first and second arms extend downwardly and outwardly from the hanger body at an acute angle with respect thereto. Integrally formed essentially semi-circular biasing webs biasingly couple the first and second arms to the garment hanger body. The first and second arms are manually forcible against the opposing spring action provided by the biasing webs to releasably capture a garment therebetween.

Abstract: A garment hanger of a type having opposing longitudinally slotted stationary arms (2), a hook (1), dowel holders (5), and a stationary dowel for hanging lower body clothing (4). Opposing adjustable arms (3) fit into and slide in the longitudinal slots in the stationary arms (2) and are attached by means of tension devices (6). The tension devices (6) allow the opposing adjustable arms to remain in position once adjusted.

Abstract: A garment hanger and toy combination comprises a head and body disposed along a longitudinal axis and limbs extending outwardly from the body transversely of the axis. Support means are provided for hanging the combination and the support means is is extendible outwardly from a recess within a top portion of the head when the combination is to be used as a garment hanger, and is retractable into the recess when the combination is to be used as a toy. Movement of the support means is along the axis and is limited to axial movement only, with negligible rotational movement. Preferably, the support means is subjected to an outwardly directed resilient force, and the support means can be latched with a latch structure against the outwardly directed force to hold the support means retracted. The latch structure can be released by direct application of a force to a lower portion of the body, or alternatively can be released by bending the limb sufficiently to release the latch.

Abstract: A hanger for hanging jacket, suit or dress includes a central hook holder having a hook pivotally secured in the holder, a pair of upper holding members pivotally secured to the central hook holder by a pair of first vertical-axis hinges, a pair of shoulder members respectively pivotally secured to the two upper holding members by a pair of horizontal-axis hinges each. The shoulder member is telescopically mounted with a slide member slidably held on each shoulder member for adjustably hanging dress or the like, and a second vertical-axis hinge pivotally connecting the two shoulder members. The two upper holding members can be first folded downwardly about the horizontal-axis hinges to be superimposed on the shoulder members which are then folded rearwardly about the two vertical-axis hinges to greatly minimize a total volume of the folded hanger for a convenient handling and portable use.

Abstract: A clothes hanger in which each hanger arm is adjustable in length by means of an extender arm mounted for and operated by a mechanical system so that the extender arms move simultaneously either inward or outward by the same distance. The mechanical system may be hand operated or driven by an electric motor.

Abstract: A foldable hanger of the present invention mainly comprises a hook portion, a frame and two shoulders. The hook portion is formed with an extended cylindrical post at its lower portion, from which extends a notch from half way of the cylindrical post down to its bottom, and two flanges at its two sides of the notch. The frame has an upper and a lower hollow pipes with a board formed inbetween the two pipes. Both of the upper and the lower pipes have teeth integrally formed in the hollow bodies and a block ring placed inside of each end of the two pipes. The board is integrally formed with the two pipes having a recess being shaped like the hook in reversed position located underneath the cut portion of the upper pipe each of which has two flat plates extended upwardly from the cut ends therefrom and each of which further has two semi-circle plates extended outwardly from the top of the flat plate towards the two ends of the upper pipe respectively.

Abstract: A clothes hanger in which each hanger arm is adjustable in length by means of an extender arm mounted for pivoting and sliding movement along a support arm. The support arm and the extender arm each have locator elements which co-act to hold the extender arm in a selected position on the support arm. The extender arm can be pivoted to disengage the locator elements and free the extender arm to permit it to slide to a new selected position; and then pivoted in reverse direction to re-engage the locator elements. Therefore, the effective length of the hanger arm can be selected and varied as desired.

Abstract: The adjustable clothes hanger includes two divergent shoulder portions connected to a crossbar at their ends thereof to be assembled with a pair of generally elongated tubular-shaped movable parts with an open channel at a bottom wherein the open channels of each said movable parts are closed at the inner ends thereof to provide a stopping device as well as strength and stability. The movable parts slide manually. The slidable fittings are loose enough to slide easily, yet tight enough to secure desired position. The shoulder width of the hanger is thereby changed by the expansion or contraction of the movable parts. The hanger thus accommodates a variety of garment sizes. The adjustable principle can also be applied to a singular set of divergent shoulder portions with tubular-shaped movable parts. The adjustable principle can also be applied to two or three cross bar hangers, wherein U-shaped extensions provide for expansion and contraction of the hanger width.

Abstract: A collapsible hanger being diversified in function and having a reduced collapsed length is designed. The hanger includes a first upper piece having a first upper engaging end and an opposite first lower engaging end, a second upper piece having a second lower engaging end and an opposite second upper engaging end limitedly pivotally connected to the first upper end, a first lower piece having a first connecting end and an opposite second connecting end limitedly pivotally connected to the first lower end, a second lower piece having a first joining end and an opposite second joining end limitedly pivotally connected to the second lower end, and a hook member connected to the first and second upper ends.

Abstract: A hanger particularly suitable for sweaters and other knit garments which are susceptible to being deformed by conventional hangers. The hanger has a corrugated tube portion. The corrugated tube may be expanded, contracted or axially bent and maintain its new shape without spring-back. Various hook assemblies are provided for use with the hanger which enhance the hanger.

Abstract: There is disclosed a portable mannequin which is both collapsible and attachable to a coat hanger. The mannequin includes a frame member having a bent upper portion, a hoop pivotally mounted to said frame member, and a hoop extension member connected at one end to said hoop and slideably connected at the other end to said frame member and having friction-producing member in the form of a tubular member provided over said frame member to provide friction between said hoop extension member and said frame member.

Abstract: A collapsible clothes hanger comprises a central support bracket with a suspending member or hook extending in a first direction from the support bracket. A pair of hanger arms are pivotally mounted on the support bracket for movement between a first, extended position in which they extend in opposite directions from the support bracket angled away from the suspending member, and a second, collapsed position in which they extend generally parallel to one another in the same direction as the suspending member.

Abstract: A foldable garmet hanger consisting of a plastic hanger separated at the separation points 32 with springs 24 inserted into the holes 22 at the separation points 32 and plastic tubing 26 encasing the body of the garment hanger below the base of neck 34. The foldable garment hanger can be folded at the separation points 32 so that the two ends of the cross member 30 are on the same side of the separation points 32. Upon releasing the foldable garment hanger it returns to its original extended rigid shape. This permits the hanger to be inserted in the neck of garments such as pullover shirts and turtleneck sweaters without stretching the neck opening of the garment and then to be opened into its extended rigid shape inside the garment so that the garment can be held. The foldable garment hanger can be removed in the same manner to avoid damage to the garment.

Abstract: A collapsible clothes hanger molded in one piece of a flexible material has a pair of hanger arms which are moved from a collapsed position to an extended position by one hand exerting s squeezing force on the flexible connections between the pair of hanger arms and a pair of flexible links that extend between the hanger arms and a center support member. The bendable links, whose motion is restricted by the center support member, fold upon themselves and draw the hanger arms upward into the extended position. The squeezing force which moves the hanger arms into the extended position lies in a horizontal plane so that the hand of the user can remain in a natural position during extension of the arms to a desired garment-supporting position. The hanger of a preferred embodiment is automatically locked in the extended position once this position is reached. The lock is released by again a single hand exerting a squeezing force, also in a horizontal plane, so that the hanger arms may move the collapsed position.

Abstract: A clothes hanger assembly includes a tubular center segment through which a deformable wire extends. The exposed ends of the wire are inserted into tubular foam rubber sleeves which are then compressed by end pieces threaded onto the wire ends. The center piece is dished at its ends to form recesses into which the foam sleeves are compressed fixing the wire to the piece by compression of the foam. Each sleeve is skinned on the outside for hoop retention.

Abstract: A hanger apparatus comprises two arms spring-coupled to an extension of the hub of a swivel hook; which arms are equipped with interlocking elements to latch the hanger in a closed (folded) position; and whereby unlatching is achieved by a couple (twisting-moment) applied to the hub and the resulting relative motion between the elements disengages the arms, allowing the springs to open the hanger, and relatching is achieved by pushing the arms together until the elements re-engage.

Abstract: A molded plastic, folding hanger for displaying garments has a polygonal outer frame shaped to support a garment to which outer frame an inner garment supporting frame is pivotally secured by an integral hinge whereby the inner garment supporting frame can be pivoted from a storage position nested within the outer frame to a garment display position in which it depends from and below the outer frame. The inner frame is so designed that the support hook for the hanger can be pivoted into a storage position within the silhouette of the outer frame when the hanger is not in use.

Abstract: A garment hanging apparatus comprising a principal vertical body portion having an upper loop at its upper end, and a lower loop at its lower end, the upper and lower loops positioned in perpendicular relationship. Further, substantially along the length of the body portion, there is included a mounting member which has hingedly engaged therewith a pair of arm members which are movable from an vertical upright position to an extended horizontal position. In the use of the apparatus the garment to be dried is slid over the apparatus with the pair of arm members moved completely to the horizontal position and the upper loop portion extending through the neck of the garment so that the arms of the garment is extended outward and the loop serves as a means for hanging the apparatus in position during drying.

Abstract: The adjustable garment hanger of the present invention has a main body member having a pair of oppositely extending arms engaged within a pair of auxiliary sleeves which may be adjusted to provide a hanger arm of variable lengths. Each of the opposed arms is biasable such that the sleeve may be slideably moved over the arm. The sleeves are held in a fixed position relative to the main body member when the arm is in an unbiased position. The sleeves are provided with support means which are slideably engaged with the underside of the top edge of the main body member so that when the sleeves are extended to their greatest extremity, no dipping occurs.

Abstract: An adjustable garment hanger comprises a hanger body having a central portion and two integrally formed arms depending therefrom with the central portion and arms having forwardly arched contours defining a continuous, forwardly arched contour for the hanger body, a bore formed in the central portion, a hook mounted in the bore for supporting the hanger, a plurality of notches provided in each arm and two hollow shoulder extensions having generally U-shaped cross sections with one of the shoulder extensions detachably connected to a respective arm. Each of the shoulder extensions has a forwardly arched contour that merges with the forwardly arched contour of the hanger body and a projecting tongue member received in one of the notches whereby each shoulder extension closely fits over its respective arm.

Abstract: A clothes press hanger including a body member having a hook member extending upwardly therefrom and pairs of arms and legs extending outwardly therefrom so that one pair of spaced apart arms extends outwardly from one side of the body member, another pair of spaced apart arms extends outwardly from the opposite side of the body member, and a pair of spaced apart arms extends downwardly from the body member. The hanger is fabricated from a plastic or rubber-like material to permit the arms and legs of each pair to be bent and spread apart from each other in order to press a garment hanging on the hanger into shape to avoid any creasing and wrinkling thereof. Preferably, reinforcement members are disposed in the arms and legs to maintain the arms and legs in their bent positions. Each of the arms and legs is bent downwardly and folded back on itself to provide a compact storage position for the hanger.

Abstract: A collapsible coat hanger formed of plastic includes a hook supported by a body member having right and left hanger arms attached thereto by hinges. The body includes a stop member and outer stop shoulders. Right and left symmetrical hinged locking arms are connected by hinges to inner surfaces of the left and right hanger arms and are connected together at their upper inner edges by a center hinge. Each locking bar has an upper boss with a perpendicular bearing surface. The ends of a C-shaped integral spring are attached to the left and right locking arms, respectively, by hinges on either side of the center hinge. When the hanger is collapsed, the spring is in its relaxed configuration, and the center hinge is below the spring hinges. When the hanger is in its open configuration, the center hinge is above the spring hinges and engages the stop member. The bearing surfaces engage shoulders of the stop member, locking the hanger in its open configuration.

Abstract: A detachable and foldable suit hanger comprises an upper frame having a head portion, a body portion, a leg portion and a pair of turnbacks at the ends of the leg portion, and a lower frame having a neck, a shoulder, a cross bar and a pair of loops at the middle portion of the cross bar. The head portion, the body portion and leg portion are shaped by doubling a resilient cord in a gradually enlarged way. The upper frame is mounted on a support with the body portion and the lower frame is hung on the turnbacks by the neck. The upper frame not in use may be folded by allowing the upper frame to be clamped by the loops.

Abstract: A first and second arm pivotally connected together at first ends for pivoting from an extended to a retracted position. Upwardly extending extensions are connected to the first ends and are connected to a resilient loop for resiliently holding the arms in the extended position but allowing the arms to be retracted downwardly. A supporting hook is connected to a pivot and provides a stop limiting the extended motion of the arms and also prevents the loop from moving past dead center of the pivot means.

Abstract: A portable clothes hanger rack is disclosed. A yoke has a hook at one end and a pair of pivotable arms mounted on the other end. The hook is used to suspend the device while the arms hold a plurality of hangers. The hangers are modified with a sphere replacing the conventional hanger hook. The arms have a removable end and the top, bottom and side wall form an enclosed elongated parallelpiped. The arm bottom wall has an elongated slot and the hangers extend down through the slot with the sphere retained inside the arm. The arms may be folded into a vertically parallel coextensive position for compact storage of the device in a suitcase.

Abstract: A hanger especially adapted for supporting washed garments for rapid drying. The hanger includes a garment-supporting hoop having a central hub with a suspension hook capable of being detached and/or folded for storage and travel.

Abstract: An extendible and foldable miniature garment hanger which includes a pair of novel hanger arms. The novel hanger arms are extendible and retractable so that the garment hanger is suitable for hanging garments of various sizes. Furthermore, the novel hanger arms are pivotally mounted on a base so that they may be folded together when the garment is in an idle condition.

Abstract: Each hanger arm includes a stub shaft with a locking notch immediately adjacent. Elongated extender arms, one for each hanger arm, each include a hollow end which can be received onto a locking stub shaft and have detent parts to be snapped into the adjacent locking notch. To release an extender arm from the hanger body, it is swung outwardly and upwardly a slight amount, which removes the detent from the notch allowing the extender arm to be pulled off the hanger body stub shaft. The outer end of an extender arm may be provided with a similar stub shaft enabling a second extender arm to be releasably locked to a first extender arm providing further total arm length.

Abstract: A clothes hanger having a first and second member. The first member has a supporting hook, a circular hinge section and a first supporting arm. The second member has a second supporting arm and a pivoting axle extending through the circular section for allowing the arms to move downwardly towards each other and a stop engagable with the top of the first supporting arm for limiting the extent of upward movement of the arms. A spring between the first and second members yieldably urges the first and second arms upwardly and away from each other to cause the stop to engage the first arm for supporting a garment from the arms, but allows the garment to be pulled downwardly and off of the hanger by causing movement of the arms downwardly and towards each other.

Abstract: A collapsible coat hanger formed entirely of molded polypropylene includes a hook supported by a body member having right and left hanger arms attached thereto by hinge straps. The body includes a stop member and outer stop shoulders. Right and left symmetrical hinged locking arms are connected by hinge straps to inner surfaces of the left and right hanger arms and are connected together at their upper inner edges by a center hinge strap. Each locking bar has an upper boss with a perpendicular bearing surface. The ends of a C-shaped integral spring are attached to the left and right locking arms, respectively, by hinge straps on either side of the center hinge. When the hanger is collapsed, the spring is in its relaxed configuration, and the center hinge strap is below the spring hinge straps. When the hanger is in its open configuration, the center hinge strap is above the spring hinge straps and engages the stop member.

Abstract: A foldable shirt hanger includes a frame having a bottom portion foldable to the rear upon itself with the shirt. Wings are secured to the lateral uppermost part of the frame for folding the arms of the shirt. A collar element is secured to a stem extending from a hook element to support the shirt collar, whether hanging from a support or being packed for shipment. The collar element pivots about a pair of pins to either lie flat against the shirt frame or be tilted away from it.

Abstract: A garment carrier for use in an automobile or similar vehicle having a first or closed position wherein the garment carrier is concealed by the interior molding of the vehicle and a second or open position wherein the garment carrier can support a garment thereon. The garment carrier has two elongated members each having adjacent end portions and recessed regions. The adjacent end of one elongated member is receivable by the recessed member on the other elongated member with both the adjacent ends and the recessed regions being uniquely constructed to retain the elongated member in the open position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a handle assembly for umbrellas, or the like, which comprises: a head member adapted to attach to one end of a central rod of an umbrella; at least two arms pivotally mounted on said head member to swing in their respective radial planes through arcs of about 135 degrees, from an inoperative, folded position extending generally parallel a longitudinal axis of said central rod to an operative, unfolded position, extending away from said longitudinal axis in a predetermined angular relation to said axis and capable of acting as a hanger for clothing in this operative, unfolded position; means attached to said head member for hanging said umbrella.

Abstract: A garment hanger having a pair of pivotable arms which are joined through a rack and pinion which allows the user to extend or collapse the hanger using only one hand. The rack and pinion provides for smooth pivoting of the arms and a latch is provided to secure the hanger in an extended posture. The arms have a greater thickness along their extremities to provide protection for the garments and to allow the arms to collapse in an overlapping fashion to provide for compact storage.