Methods and apparatus for organizing items according to various aspects of the present invention may comprise a hanger tag system to convey information relating to an item on a hanger. The hanger tag system may comprise, for example, a mount connected to the hanger and an information medium mounted on the mount, wherein the information medium provides information relating to the item. In various embodiments, the hanger tag system further comprises a connector configured to connect the mount to the hanger. In various embodiments, the information medium comprises a labeling surface.

Embodiments described herein may be directed towards a hanger including a hook configured to hang the hanger, a top clip disposed at a bottom portion of the hook, a frame extending outward from the bottom portion of the hook, and a first support connected to a bottom portion of the frame via a first support connecting portion. The top clip may include a top clip outer member and a top clip inner member. The frame may include a first side clip and a second side clip. The first side clip may include a first side clip outer member and a first side clip inner member. The second side clip may include a second side clip outer member and a second side clip inner member. The first support may have a substantially horizontally elongated shape.

A semi-automatic garment identifier and hanger labeling system utilizes a label printer with a hanger guide to facilitate quick and error-free placement of an adhesive tag onto the hanger. The label printer is mounted in a printer frame with a guide assembly that guides the movement of a hanger in order to ensure proper placement of the tag onto the neck of a hanger. As the hanger is pushed through the guide assembly, an adhesive label is wrapped around the hanger to form a flag-type tag. A fan assembly ensures that the label is held flat on left and right label plates regardless of the remaining length of the label roll. Fingers at the back of the label plates close the adhesive label onto itself to achieve the flag-type tag shape. Software communicating with the printer and the cleaner point-of-sale system automates printing of the appropriate information on each tag.

A garment check system having a plurality of garment check hangers and a plurality of customer indicia components. Each of the plurality of garment check hangers include a hanger indicia component configured to display a unique identifier. Each of the plurality of customer indicia components are configured to display the unique identifier associated with a different one of the plurality of garment check hangers.

In a combination of a garment hanger and a reusable indicator for displaying garment-related information, the indicator can be attached to and removed from a lower neck region of the hanger where a hanger post intersects the hanger body. The hanger includes an indicator retaining member for providing indicator retaining interference with the indicator to retain the indicator at the lower neck region. The hanger further includes structure for providing pivots upon which the indicator can be flexed to remove the indicator from the hanger. The indicator can include a discontinuity for admitting a hanger hook and assisting deformation of the indicator. The indicator can be deformed along the discontinuity to remove the indicator from the hanger.

A garment hanger assembly (10) comprising a garment hanger (12) and an information element (14). The information element (14) slidably engages an element-receiving channel (34) of the garment hanger and is retained therein. A tool (16) is provided to apply and/or remove an information element from the hanger.

A plastic hook for securement to a paper hanger body, and a method of assembling same. The plastic hook provides a sizer for displaying indicia about the garment, particularly a crown sizer.

A collapsible hook hanger includes a hook having a threaded end and a hanger body including a cross bar having a top edge. A hook receiving body extends from the top edge of the cross bar and is defined by a first side wall and an opposing second side wall. An inner surface of the first side wall includes a first recess that is located opposite a second recess formed in the second side wall. The hook receiving body has a hook receiving slot for receiving the hook. An axle member is rotatably disposed within each of the first and second recesses. The axle member includes a threaded bore that receives the threaded end of the hook which is securely coupled to the axle member. The axle member is captured between the first and second side walls while permitting free rotation of the axle member within the hook receiving body.

A collapsible hook hanger includes a hook having a lower end and a hanger body including a cross bar having a top wall. The hanger further includes a hook receiving body extending from the top wall of the cross bar. The hook receiving body has a hook receiving slot for receiving the hook. The hanger further includes an axle member disposed within the hook receiving body and having a hole that is in communication with the hook receiving slot for receiving and mating to the lower end of the hook. The hook is rotatable between a first upright position and a second folded position. The top wall of the cross bar includes a notch that receives the hook as it is rotated to the second folded position.

A garment hanger with a hook either metal or plastic that moves between a substantially vertical position and a substantially horizontal position. The body of the hanger having mounts that allow for the attachment of an assembly containing a hanger hook which allows hook movement either vertical or horizontal to help in footprint reduction of hanger creating space savings in packaging and transport. A size indicator has been developed to fit over this hook assembly and still allow the folding of the hook.