Abstract: A retractable automotive clothesline is set forth wherein a flexible line is biased in a normally retracted position interiorly of a cylindrical housing formed with a cylindrical outlet conduit. A first hook of a diameter greater than the outlet conduit is mounted on a forward terminal end of the line to prevent retraction of the line interiorly of the housing with a second hook pivotally mounted to the housing for securement between spaced hook members within an automotive interior upon opposed interior sides of the automotive interior. The clothesline includes spaced grooves therewithin for receiving hangers thereon and may optionally include captured hangers receivable within the grooves, wherein the hangers include an articulated framework for collapsing into a storage configuration prior to use. Further, the invention may utilize a flashlight member utilizing batteries therewithin and pivotally mounted to the housing to provide light in association with the flexible line during periods of limited light.

Abstract: A transfer rack for transportation of garments on hangers in a truck, such as a typical rental truck, having opposite-side tie-down attachments on interior walls thereof. An adjustable-length rod includes a tubular outer element and a solid inner element telescopingly received in the outer element so as to provide a six-inch range of adjustment. A hanger-securing bar is movably mounted along an upper surface of the adjustable-length rod, with one end of the hanger-securing bar attached to the tubular outer element and the other end of the hanger-securing bar attached to the inner element. To accommodate relative movement as the outer and inner elements are telescoping adjusted, the hanger-securing bar includes an elongate slot having a length corresponding to the six-inch range of adjustment.

Abstract: A firearm support rack for use in the passenger compartment of automotive vehicles and which is specifically design to retain firearms have elongate barrels such as rifles and shotguns. The firearms support rack is comprised of a pair of frame sections, one of which is telescopically arranged with respect to the other so that the frame can achieve a selected length to conform to the width of the passenger compartment of the automotive vehicle. A barrel supporting assembly is located on one of the frame sections and a stock supporting assembly is located on the other of the frame sections. The two assemblies are adjustably positionable on the respective frame sections so as to accommodate different sized and types of firearms.

Abstract: A removable and adjustable clothes hanger bracket for mounting on a fixed garment hook in the interior of a vehicle to increase garment carrying capacity. The bracket includes a flat rectangular base plate and a detachable flat triangular hanger extension. The base plate has an adjustable opening at its upper end for hanging it on the fixed garment hook and a slotted portion and support portion on its front surface. The hanger extension member is removably received in the slotted and support portions of the base plate and has an outer end extending upwardly and outwardly therefrom with a notched top edge for supporting a plurality of garment hangers and a hooked portion at the outer end. A pair of removable tabs disposed in the rectangular opening of the base plate allow the size of the opening to be selectively altered to receive different sizes of fixed garment hooks.

Abstract: A seat-mounted clothing valet apparatus having an S-shaped or T-shaped bracket supported by and depended from the upper portion of a seat. The support extends rearwardly from the seat and is fracturable upon impact. The valet is adaptable to support clothing and depends from the elongated support. The apparatus may be supported by the headrest or headrest supports of a vehicle seat and may be formed integrally.

Abstract: The invention comprises a removeable and adjustable rack for mounting on a fixed garment hook inside the body compartment of a motor vehicle to increase garment hanging capacity. It includes a base plate which has an opening for hanging on a fixed garment hook and has opposing lateral side edges. The base plate has wing plates pivotably connected to the opposing lateral side edges. The wing plates can be pivotably adjusted to abut against the inside surface of the body compartment to stabilize the mounting of the base plate on the fixed garment hook. A hanger arm projects from the base plate to support plural garment hangers.

Abstract: The disclosed device consists of a unitary structural piece formed as two loops, meeting edge-to-edge like a figure eight, except the loops are rotated to be normal to one another; and aligned diametrically. The loops may be circular in shape, and may be between approximately one and four inches in internal diameter. One embodiment has the loops molded of a high strength plastic, such as polyethylene; while another has the loops cast of a lightweight metal, such as an aluminum alloy, coated then with a non-marring overwrap, such as a plastic or rubber. The loops are formed of circular cross-sections, between possibly 0.2-0.5 of an inch in diameter. Hangers can be hooked onto either loop; and the other loop can be fitted over a structural hook, such as in an automobile, or can be fitted over someone's finger(s), in carrying the device.

Abstract: A bracket for installation in a vehicle to provide support for hanging clothes. The bracket includes an extensible and retractable rod formed by two telescoping tubes which are circumferentially grooved to hold clothes hangers in place. An adjustable sleeve is fitted on the larger tube and carries both an L-shaped hook element which can be hooked on a grab bar in the vehicle and a U-shaped bail which can be hung on a clothing hook in the vehicle as an alternative way of supporting the clothing rod. The bail can be pivoted to a storage position when not used. An adjustable brace on one end of the rod engages the window frame of the vehicle to stabilize the rod in a horizontal position.

Abstract: A device for hanging a garment in a vehicle includes a hook housing embedded in a vehicle wall and a hook supported by the housing either rotatable or slidable between its retracted position in which it is positioned within the housing and its hanging position in which it projects into the interior space of the vehicle.

Abstract: A rack for the holding of clothing and like articles, to be fashioned to the underside of an automobile luggage compartment or trunk lid comprising a pair of mounting members to be secured to the trunk lid cover, and a pair of support members which attach to such mounting members. Secured to such support members is one or more clothes bars as well as a bag for the holding of garments. Plastic clips are also included for holding garments to the clothes bar. The mounting members are bonded to the lid, and the support members are secured thereto by a dovetail sliding connection whereby the support members and bars may be removed as desired.

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: A sun visor for the rear seat side window made of relatively thin plastic or the like and being of substantially rectangular shape adapted to be mounted for support by the conventional coat hanger hook secured in the headliner of an automotive vehicle with the visor movable rotatably on said hook into and out of use position. The visor in its preferred embodiment can also be shifted axially relative to the hook, into desired position relative to the side of the vehicle on which it is mounted.

Abstract: A vehicle hanger support includes a downwardly pivoted U-shaped member which pivots on a frame between a stored position within a recess in the vehicle headliner and a lowered use position. In one embodiment, a sliding door encloses the U-shaped member when in the stored position. This construction provides a sturdy hanger support which can accommodate several clothes hangers and yet, one which can be retracted to a recessed position when not in use.

Abstract: Hanging clothing can be conveniently carried in fixed position in the passenger compartment of an automobile in readily accessible manner and without obstructing the driver's view by apparatus comprising a hanger beam anchored to the vehicle roof structure and of size and location inconspicuous and out of the way for the driver and passengers, and means including garment hangers and spring steel leaf springs carried by the hanger beam by which garments are securely carried in assembled relation and readily loaded and unloaded from the vehicle with their hangers.