Slip-resistant multipurpose wardrobe hanger

Abstract

A non-slip multipurpose wardrobe hanger includes a continuous solid frame comprising an interior body; a neck; an upper hook extending from the neck, wherein the neck extends to a pair of opposing arms, wherein each of the opposing arm has a proximal and distal end; two medially positioned cutout sections spanning the length of the opposing arms, wherein each of the cutout section comprises a top and bottom surface; and a non-slip material, wherein the non-slip material is fixedly attached to the bottom surface and top surface of each.

Claims

1. A non-slip multipurpose wardrobe hanger consisting of: i) a continuous solid frame comprising an interior body; ii) a neck; iii) an upper hook extending from said neck, wherein said neck extends to a pair of opposing arms, wherein each of said opposing arms comprises a proximal and distal end; iv) two medially positioned cutout sections wherein each said cutout section spans the length of a respective opposing arm of said pair of said opposing arms, wherein each of said cutout sections comprises a top and bottom surface; and v) a non-slip material, wherein said non-slip material is fixedly attached to said bottom surface and top surface of each said cutout section; wherein each said cutout section comprises a tapered end at said proximal end of each said opposing arm; wherein said interior body comprises a bottom slot positioned between said distal ends of said arms, wherein said bottom slot is configured to hold pants, or wide wraps within; wherein said tapered end is configured to hold a garment secured; wherein said neck comprises a plurality of holes; wherein said interior body comprises a plurality of accessory slots; and wherein said accessory slots are spaced evenly apart from each other.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) Some of the items of the invention have been set forth above. Other objects and advantages of the invention will appear as the invention proceeds when taken in conjunction with the following drawings.

(2) FIG. 1 is an exemplary configuration of the front view of a slip-resistant multipurpose wardrobe hanger according to the present invention.

(3) FIG. 2 is an exemplary configuration of the close-up view of the non-slip cutout section according to the present invention.

(4) FIG. 3 is an exemplary configuration of the front view of a slip-resistant multipurpose wardrobe hanger in engagement with multiple wardrobe items.

(5) FIG. 4 is an exemplary configuration of the front view of a slip-resistant multipurpose wardrobe hanger depicting the use of the non-slip feature.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(6) As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term slip-resistant multipurpose hanger, slip-resistant multipurpose wardrobe hanger, multi-purpose wardrobe hanger, multipurpose hanger, and hanger may be used interchangeably.

(7) As used herein, the term about in conjunction with a numeral refers to a range of that numeral starting from 10% below the absolute of the number to 10% above the absolute of the numeral, inclusive.

(8) An exemplary configuration is schematically depicted in FIG. 1, in which a slip-resistant multipurpose wardrobe hanger 100 is designed to accommodate or organize an entire garment while also preventing slippage of any accessories, clothing, or items from hanger 100. Multipurpose hanger 100 comprises a continuous solid frame 10 with an interior body 40, upper hook 24 extending from neck 23 which extends to a pair of opposing arms 20, each having a proximal end 21 and distal end 22; two medially positioned cutout sections 60 spanning the length of opposing arms 20, wherein each cutout section 60 comprises a top surface 61 and bottom surface 62 (see FIG. 2) and is fitted with non-slip material 65. In one embodiment, cutout sections 60 are tapered toward proximal ends 21 of opposing arms 20 (see FIG. 1). In an embodiment, cutout sections 60 are designed to prevent slippage of garment. In yet another embodiment cutout sections 60 are not tapered (not shown). In an embodiment, neck 23 includes a plurality of holes 30. In one embodiment, plurality of holes 30 comprise 4 holes about 1 mm in diameter evenly placed about inch to about 1 inch below neck 23. In one embodiment, plurality of holes 30 are about 1 mm in diameter to about 4 mm in diameter. In another embodiment, plurality of holes 30 are configured to hold small items such as cufflinks, a necklace, a broach, pins, earrings, or the like. In another embodiment, plurality of holes 30 comprise 2 holes about 2 mm in diameter. In yet another embodiment, plurality of holes 30 comprise 2 holes about 1 mm in diameter and 2 holes about 2 mm in diameter. One of ordinary skill in the art will readily appreciate plurality of holes 30 of different size and shapes to accommodate any type of accessory, and such variation in hole sizes are also within the scope of the invention.

(9) In an exemplary embodiment, interior body 40 comprises a plurality of accessory slots 50 (see FIG. 1). In another exemplary embodiment, interior body 40 comprises three accessory slots 50, wherein accessory slots 50 are each about inch to about inch high, and about 3 inches to about 4 inches wide, wherein accessory slots 50 are located about inch apart from each other. In another exemplary embodiment, accessory slots 50 are evenly apart from each other. Accessory slots 50 are configured to hold accessories which include, but are not limited to, undergarments, scarves, belts, ascots, necklaces, wraps, and the like. In one embodiment, interior body 40 comprises bottom slot 55 positioned between distal ends 22 of arms 20, which is configured to hold a garment including, but not limited to, pants, or wide wraps within. In one embodiment, bottom slot 55 is about inch to about inch high and about 8 inches to about 15 inches wide. A skilled person in the art will be readily able to select appropriate dimensions for bottom slot 55 to accommodate garments of different sizes and shapes.

(10) In an embodiment, cutout sections 60 are fitted with a non-slip material 65 such as foam, rubber or vinyl fixedly attached to bottom surface 62 and top surface 61 of each cutout section 60 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). In one embodiment, non-slip material 65 spans about the entire length of each cutout section 60. In another embodiment, non-slip material 65 spans a fraction of the length of each cutout section 60 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). In yet another embodiment, the non-slip material 65 spans about 2 inches of the length of each cutout section 60 (not shown).

(11) Means of attachment of non-slip material 65 to bottom surface 62 and top surface 61 include, but are not limited to, glue, double-sided tape, hook and loop tape, other liquid adhesive, and the like. In one embodiment, upper hook 24 is fixedly attached to hanger 100 by a screw. In another embodiment upper hook 24 has a threaded end at its bottom portion for screwing directly into neck 23.

(12) In one embodiment, the material of construction for frame 10 is composite plastic, wood, stainless steel, aluminum, or any combination thereof, and is selected based on the usage. For example, in an embodiment, the material can be wood for hanging heavier garments such as coats and suits. In another embodiment, frame 10 comprises plastic for hanging lighter garments such as blouses and pants. A skilled person in the art will be readily able to select a suitable material of construction for frame 10 and the non-slip material based on the usage and types of the garment. The material of construction for upper hook 24 is metal such as stainless steel, aluminum, or any combination thereof.

(13) As shown in FIG. 3, multipurpose hanger 100 is configured to simultaneously hold a variety of items. As shown in FIG. 4, Hanger 100 is configured to receive and retain a garment by engaging cutout sections 60. A user slips the garment through cutout sections 60, wherein the friction due to the tight space between top and bottom surface 61 and 62 fitted with non-slip material 65, respectively, of each cutout section 60 engages the garment and retains it in place on hanger 100.

(14) Thus, specific embodiments of slip-resistant multipurpose wardrobe hanger have been disclosed. it should be apparent, however, to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms comprises and comprising should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced.