Portable garment caddy

Abstract

The present invention discloses a portable garment caddy configured to support a plurality of garments or garment bags. The portable garment caddy comprises a tripod base assembly, a central rod, and a rack assembly. The tripod base assembly comprises a base, at least three legs extending from the base and a telescoping wheel assembly disposed at a lower portion of each leg, wherein the telescoping wheel assembly comprises one or more telescoping wheel supports and wheels. The central rod extending from the tripod base assembly comprises a telescoping configuration to adjust the length of the central rod. The rack assembly extending from the central rod comprises one or more holder members. Advantageously, the garment caddy of the present invention is portable or easily transportable and could be stored in a fully collapsed position as a low-profile unit.

Claims

1. A portable garment caddy, comprising: a tripod base assembly having a base and three legs that slopes downwardly from the base and a wheel assembly disposed on a bottom surface of each of at least two legs from said three legs, wherein each wheel assembly is an integral part of said at least two legs respectively, wherein each wheel assembly includes a plurality of spaced wheels that extend along the slope of each of the at least two legs respectively; a height adjustable telescopic central rod that extends upwardly from the tripod base assembly, wherein said central rod includes a first portion and a second portion, wherein said central rod includes a central portion mounted between said first portion and said second portion, wherein said central portion has a first diameter that is less than a second diameter of said first portion and a third diameter of said second portion; and a rack assembly that extends from a top end of said central rod, wherein said rack assembly includes two hooks for holding a clothes hanger and a garment bag, wherein said two hooks are an integral part of said top end of said central rod, wherein said two hooks are placed directly opposite of one another, wherein said two hooks each include a first end and a second end, wherein each first end is an integral part of said top end of said central rod, wherein each second end is a hook end, wherein said two hooks each form a curve from each first end to each second end respectively, wherein each second end of each hook is below each first end of each hook respectively, wherein said two hooks extend outwardly a length that is less than the length of said three legs, wherein a top surface of said rack assembly has an arcuate shape.

2. The portable garment caddy of claim 1, is made of at least one of an aluminium or plastic material.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) With the above and other related objects in view, the invention consists in the details of construction and combination of parts as will be more fully understood from the following description, when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

(2) FIG. 1 exemplarily illustrates a portable garment caddy 10 in an embodiment of the present invention. The portable garment caddy 10 comprises a tripod base assembly 12, a central rod assembly 24 extending vertically from the tripod base assembly 12 and a rack assembly 26 extending from the central rod assembly 24, is illustrated.

(3) FIG. 2 exemplarily illustrates the portable garment caddy 10 in another embodiment of the present invention. The rack assembly 26 comprising one or more hooks 30, is illustrated.

(4) FIG. 3 exemplarily illustrates the portable garment caddy 10 in yet another embodiment of the present invention. The rack assembly 26 comprising one or more apertures 32, is illustrated.

(5) FIG. 4 exemplarily illustrates the portable garment caddy 10 in yet another embodiment of the present invention. The rack assembly 26 comprising a hook-shaped configuration 34, is illustrated.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

(6) Referring now to the drawings, FIGS. 1-4, where the present invention is generally referred with numeral 10, it can be observed that a portable garment caddy 10 to support a plurality of clothes, garment bags or heavy-duty garment bags, is disclosed.

(7) The portable garment caddy 10 comprises a tripod base assembly 12, a central rod assembly 24 and a rack assembly 26. The tripod base assembly 12 comprises a base 16, at least three legs 14 extending from the base 16 and a telescoping wheel assembly 18. In one embodiment, at least three legs 14 are configured to move between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the legs 14 are retracted to form a monopod. In the open position, the legs 14 are extended outwardly. The telescoping wheel assembly 18 comprises a plurality of a telescoping wheel supports 22 and wheels 20.

(8) The central rod assembly 24 extends vertically from the tripod base assembly 12. In one embodiment, the central rod assembly 24 comprises a telescoping configuration to vary or adjust the length of the central rod assembly 24. In another embodiment, the central rod assembly 24 comprises a collapsible configuration.

(9) In one embodiment, the rack assembly 26 extends from the central rod assembly 24. The rack assembly 26 comprises one or more holder members. In one embodiment, the holder member comprises one or more apertures 32. In another embodiment, the holder member is a horizontal member 26 including a hook-shaped member at opposite ends. In yet another embodiment, the holder member comprises one or more hooks 30. In yet another embodiment, the holder member comprises a hook-shaped configuration 34.

(10) During use of the portable garment caddy 10, at least three legs 14 are extended outwards and supported on a horizontal surface or a ground surface. User could support the garments or garment bags, and could transport the garment caddy 10 to a desired location by applying a minimum force on the garment caddy 10. On application of minimum force, the garment caddy 10 is rolled utilizing the plurality of wheels 20. For storage of the portable garment caddy 10, the central rod assembly 24 is collapsed and the at least three legs 14 are retracted to form a compact low-profile unit.

(11) In one embodiment, the garment caddy 10 is made of aluminium or plastic material. In another embodiment, the garment caddy 10 is made of one or more materials including, but not limited to, plastics, steel, aluminium or other similar material. In one embodiment, the garment caddy 10 is 3.5 ft in height. In one embodiment, a base of the garment caddy 10 is 1.5 ft in length and 1.5 ft in width. In one embodiment, the garment caddy 10 comprises maximum hanging capacity. In another embodiment, the garment caddy 10 could be produced in different color and print configuration. In another embodiment, the garment caddy 10 could be manufactured in varying dimensions. In another embodiment, the holder member could be any type of garment holder, fasteners or clips capable of holding one or more garments or garment bags.

(12) Advantageously, the garment caddy 10 of the present invention is easily transportable and could be stored in a fully collapsed position as a low-profile unit. The garment caddy 10 further comprises an economical, light-weight construction, and simple in operation to store and transport one or more garments or garment bags. The garment caddy 10 is suitable for any consumer and institutions, such as hotels, nursing homes, assisted living centers, and community shelters.

(13) The foregoing description conveys the best understanding of the objectives and advantages of the present invention. Different embodiments may be made of the inventive concept of this invention. It is to be understood that all matter disclosed herein is to be interpreted merely as illustrative, and not in a limiting sense.