U.S. patent application number 13/653757 was filed with the patent office on 2013-08-08 for garment hanging and folding device.
The applicant listed for this patent is Corey Tashkin. Invention is credited to Corey Tashkin.
Application Number | 20130200113 13/653757 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 48902018 |
Filed Date | 2013-08-08 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130200113 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Tashkin; Corey |
August 8, 2013 |
GARMENT HANGING AND FOLDING DEVICE
Abstract
A folding hanger for hanging and folding garments includes a
plurality of brackets. The plurality of brackets are connected to
one another and have the ability to be folded together. The
plurality of brackets are locked in the folded position by a
locking device. The garment hanging and folding device provides for
a space saving device as well as an easy and wrinkle free way of
packing clothes for traveling.
Inventors: |
Tashkin; Corey; (Tampa,
FL) |
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Applicant: |
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Type |
Tashkin; Corey |
Tampa |
FL |
US |
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Family ID: |
48902018 |
Appl. No.: |
13/653757 |
Filed: |
October 17, 2012 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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61596632 |
Feb 8, 2012 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
223/85 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47G 25/32 20130101;
A47G 25/40 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
223/85 |
International
Class: |
A47G 25/40 20060101
A47G025/40 |
Claims
1. A folding hanger comprising: a plurality of brackets comprising
at least a first bracket and a second bracket, wherein a top of
said second bracket is connected to a bottom of said first bracket
by a hinge; a locking mechanism attached to a top of said first
bracket, wherein a bottom of said second bracket rotates towards
said top of said first bracket in a retracted position and said
locking mechanism locks said second bracket in said retracted
position; and a hook attached to at least one of said top of said
first bracket or said locking mechanism.
2. The folding hanger of claim 1, further comprising a third
bracket, wherein a top of said third bracket is connected to said
bottom of said second bracket by a hinge.
3. The folding hanger of claim 2, wherein said at least one of said
brackets comprises a screen.
4. The folding hanger of claim 1, wherein said hook is in a
retracted or non-retracted state.
5. The folding hanger of claim 1, wherein said locking mechanism
comprises a rotating lock body attached to said top of said first
bracket by a rotating lock body pivot.
6. The folding hanger of claim 5, wherein said hook is attached to
said rotating lock body pivot.
7. The folding hanger of claim 5, wherein said rotating lock body
comprises a plurality of lock body tabs.
8. The folding hanger of claim 7, wherein said top of said first
bracket comprises a rear lock tab and wherein, in a locked
position, said bottom of said second bracket is locked between said
rear lock tab and said at least one of the plurality of lock body
tabs.
9. The folding hanger of claim 8, wherein said top of said first
bracket comprises a lock pin.
10. The folding hanger of claim 9, wherein said plurality of lock
body tabs comprise a receiver, wherein said lock pin fits in the
said receiver when in said locked position.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S.
provisional application No. 61/596,632, filed Feb. 8, 2012, the
contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to a garment hanger and, more
particularly, to a garment hanger and folder.
[0003] Standard hangers are used frequently; however standard
hangers are not conducive to a neat and orderly closet. Standard
hangers are also not helpful when a user would like to pack their
clothes for travel. There are other devices or systems that address
storage, packing and space utilization issues, however none of them
address all of the problems while also creating a tight fold-locked
garment that is quickly and easily accessible for packing or
wearing.
[0004] As can be seen, there is a need for a device that organizes
garments and is conducive to packing.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] In one aspect of the present invention a folding hanger
comprises a plurality of brackets comprising at least a first
bracket and a second bracket, wherein a top of said second bracket
is connected to a bottom of said first bracket by a hinge; a
locking mechanism attached to a top of said first bracket, wherein
said bottom of said second bracket rotates towards said top of said
first bracket in a retracted position and said locking mechanism
locks said second bracket in said retracted position; and a hook
attached to at least one of said top of said first bracket or said
locking mechanism.
[0006] These and other features, aspects and advantages of the
present invention will become better understood with reference to
the following drawings, description and claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a garment hanging and
folding device according to an embodiment of the invention;
[0008] FIG. 2 is a detail perspective view of the garment hanging
and folding device of FIG. 1 illustrated with a rotating lock body
in a locked position and a hook in retracted state;
[0009] FIG. 3 is a detail perspective view of the garment hanging
and folding device of FIG. 1 illustrated with a rotating lock body
in a locked position and the hook in non-retracted state;
[0010] FIG. 4 is a detail perspective view of the garment hanging
and folding device of FIG. 1 illustrated with a rotating lock body
in an unlocked position and a hook in retracted state;
[0011] FIG. 5 is a perspective detail view of the garment hanging
and folding device of FIG. 1 including a hinge;
[0012] FIG. 6: is a perspective view of the garment hanging and
folding device of FIG. 1 shown in use with an exemplary garment and
brackets in a non-folded configuration;
[0013] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the garment hanging and
folding device of FIG. 1 demonstrating a mid-folded-state of a
third bracket;
[0014] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the garment hanging and
folding device of FIG. 1 demonstrating a fully-folded-state of a
third bracket with an exemplary garment;
[0015] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the garment hanging and
folding device of FIG. 1 demonstrating a mid-folded-state of a
second bracket;
[0016] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the garment hanging and
folding device of FIG. 1 demonstrating a fully-folded-state of a
second bracket with an exemplary garment and with the device in the
unlocked position; and
[0017] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the garment hanging and
folding device of FIG. 1 demonstrating a fully-folded-state of a
second bracket with an exemplary garment and with device in the
locked position.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0018] The following detailed description is of the best currently
contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the
invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense,
but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general
principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is
best defined by the appended claims.
[0019] Broadly, the present invention provides a garment hanging
and folding device. The garment hanging and folding device is a
folding hanger with a plurality of brackets. The plurality of
brackets are connected to one another and have the ability to be
folded together. The plurality of brackets are locked in the folded
position by a locking device. The garment hanging and folding
device saves space and provides for an easy way of packing clothes
for traveling and avoiding wrinkling.
[0020] FIG. 1 provides an embodiment of the invention. The folding
hanger includes a plurality of brackets. The plurality of brackets
includes at least a first bracket 10 and a second bracket 12. The
plurality of brackets may further include a third bracket 14. The
bottom of the first bracket 10 may be connected to the top of the
second bracket 12 by a hinge 18. The bottom of the second bracket
12 may also be connected to the top of the third bracket 14 by a
hinge 18. The folding hanger may further include a hook 20 and a
locking mechanism attached to the top of the first bracket 10.
[0021] The plurality of brackets may be made of a plastic, metal
wiring or the like. In certain embodiments, the first bracket 10
may be about 16.5 inches wide and about 10.25 inches in height, the
second bracket 12 may be about 14.5 inches wide and about 8 inches
in height, and the third bracket 14 may be about 13 inches wide and
about 7 inches in height. However, it is envisioned that the
brackets may be of a different length and width, and is thereby
encompassed herein. For example, the brackets may be smaller and
thereby used for children's clothing. The folding hanger may also
be larger for big and tall sized garments. In certain embodiments,
the folding hanger may include more than three brackets, including
but not limited to, four or five brackets.
[0022] In certain embodiments, the folding hanger includes a screen
16. The screen 16 may be used to support the garments and to
prevent the garments from going through the brackets. In certain
embodiments, the screen may be within at least one of the brackets.
As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 6 through 11, the screen 16 is
located within the third bracket 14. The screen 16 may comprise any
configuration of intertwining plastic or wire.
[0023] The hook 20 may be used to hang the folding hanger on a
clothes rack. The hook 20 may be attached to at least one of the
top of the first bracket 14 or the locking mechanism. As
illustrated in FIG. 1, the hook 20 is attached to the rotating lock
body 22 of the locking mechanism. In certain embodiments, the hook
20 may be in a retracted state and a non-retracted state. The
retracted state of the hook 20 provides for easy maneuvering and
travel, while a non-retracted state of the hook 20 allows the hook
20 to be hung on a clothing rack. The hook may be in the retracted
and non-retracted state by collapsing, folding, or rotating into
the main hanger structure. In certain embodiments, the hook may
include a knob. The knob may provide an easier grasp of hook 20, so
that a user may easily place the hook 20 in a retracted state or
non-retracted state. In certain embodiments, the hook 20 is made of
plastic, metal wire, or the like. In certain embodiments, the hook
20 is about 3 inches in length.
[0024] The locking mechanism may be attached to the top of the
first bracket. The locking mechanism may keep the second bracket in
a locked retracted position. As illustrated in FIG. 2 through 4,
the locking mechanism may include a rotating lock body 22 and a
rotating lock body pivot 24. In the illustrated embodiment, the
rotating lock body pivot 24 attaches the rotating lock body 22 to
the top of the first bracket and allows the rotating lock body 22
to rotate. In the illustrated embodiment, the rotating lock body 22
includes a plurality of rotating lock body tabs 34 and a receiver
26 on the rotating lock body tabs 34. In the illustrated
embodiment, the locking mechanism further includes a lock pin 28,
and a rear lock tab 32 on the top of the first bracket 10.
[0025] In certain embodiments, for the locking mechanism to be
locked, the lock pin 28 on the top of the first bracket fits into
one of the receivers 26 of the rotating lock body tabs 34. In
certain embodiments, the rotating lock body tabs 34 are about 2.25
inches in length and width. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the lock pin
28 is fit into a receiver 26 of a rotating lock body tab 34 and is
therefore locked in the shown position. One of the rotating lock
body tabs 34 is lined up with the rear lock body tab 32. The hook
20 is in a retracted state. FIG. 3 shows the lock pin 28 fit into a
receiver 26 of the other rotating lock body tab 34. Again, a
rotating lock body tab 34 is lined up with the rear lock body tab
32 in a locked position. The hook 20 is in a non-retracted state.
FIG. 4 provides an example of an unlocked locking mechanism. The
lock pin 28 is not in a receiver 26, and the rotating lock body
tabs 34 are not lined up with the rear lock body tab 32. Further,
the hook 20 is in an un-retracted state.
[0026] The hinges 18 connecting the plurality of brackets allow the
brackets to rotate toward one another. An example of the hinges is
presented in FIGS. 1 and 5. In such embodiments, the hinge 18
includes a female end of one bracket meeting with the male end of
another bracket. For example, the top of the second bracket 12 may
include a female end and the bottom of the first bracket 10 may
include a male end which fits into the female end. The top of the
third bracket 12 may include a female end and the bottom of the
second bracket 10 may include a male end which fits into the female
end. However, it is envisioned that the hinge may be made by other
methods known in the art, which are thereby encompassed herein.
[0027] FIG. 6 through 11 provide an example of an embodiment of the
invention in use. A garment 30, including a neck hole 36 and a
sleeve 38, may be utilized on the folding hanger. As can be seen in
FIGS. 7 and 8, the locking mechanism is in an unlocked position and
the hook 20 is in a non-retracted state. The garment 30 is fit onto
the folding hanger. The third bracket 14 may be folded toward and
into the second bracket 12 by rotating the third bracket 14 at the
hinge 18. As can be seen in FIG. 8, the bottom of the garment 30 is
thereby folded toward the middle of the garment 30.
[0028] A second fold is displayed in FIGS. 9 and 10. Prior to the
second fold, in certain embodiments, the sleeves 38 of the garment
30 may be folded over the body of the garment 30. The second
bracket 12 may be folded toward and into the first bracket 10 at
the hinge 18. The second bracket 12 may be folded toward and into
the first bracket 10 by rotating the bottom of the second bracket
12 towards the top of the first bracket 10 and into a retracted
position. FIG. 10 provides an example of the garment 30 being
folded twice and the bottom of the second bracket 12 being near the
top of the first bracket 10 and in a retracted position.
[0029] FIG. 11 provides an example of the locking mechanism being
locked after the folding process. The rotating lock body 22 of the
locking mechanism is rotated so that the lock pin 28 locks into a
receiver 26 of a rotating lock body tab 34. The bottom of the
second bracket 12 is between the rear lock tab 32 and the rotating
lock body tab 34 and therefore is in a locked position. In this
embodiment, the hook 20 is in a non-retracted state and is
protruding through the neck hole 36 of the garment 30. The garment
30 is now locked in a folded position.
[0030] It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing
relates to exemplary embodiments of the invention and that
modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and
scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims.
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