Hanger Device

Abstract

An improved clothing hanger is disclosed for storing any type of clothing garment on a clothing hook. Instead of a traditional hook design, the hanger device comprises an eyelet or through-hole at the top of the device to easily slip over clothing hooks, especially those located inside vehicles or gym lockers. Users can simply slip the eyelet over the clothing hook to better support clothing rather than fumbling with a traditional clothes hanger hook.

Claims

1. A hanger device that ensures that the hanger device and its supported clothing remain secure on a clothing hook, the hanger device comprising: a body component; and at least one eyelet; wherein the at least one eyelet is positioned at a top of the body component; and further wherein the at least one eyelet allows the hanger device to be secured over a clothing hook.

2. The hanger device of claim 1, wherein the body component has a triangular shape with no standard hook and instead the at least one eyelet is positioned at the top of the body component, where the standard hook would sit.

3. The hanger device of claim 2, wherein the body component comprises two side arms of equal length, each one projecting down from opposite sides of where the at least one eyelet is seated and upon which a garment would be draped.

4. The hanger device of claim 3, wherein the body component also comprises a bottom bar with a first and a second end adhered to lower ends of the two side arms.

5. The hanger device of claim 4, wherein the at least one eyelet is circular in shape.

6. The hanger device of claim 5, wherein the at least one eyelet is positioned below the top of the body component.

7. The hanger device of claim 6, wherein the at least one eyelet is positioned below the top of the body component and a small hook is positioned above the top of the body component.

8. The hanger device of claim 7, wherein the small hook can be used to hang the hanger device from a hanging rod or from a neck of the hanger device or standard hanger.

9. The hanger device of claim 8, wherein the hanger device further comprises a C-shaped component that can be positioned over a hanging rod.

10. The hanger device of claim 9, wherein the C-shaped component allows multiple hanger devices to be hung from a bottom of the C-shaped component.

11. The hanger device of claim 10 further comprising a plurality of indicia.

12. The hanger device of claim 11, wherein the hanger device can be constructed using plastic, metal, or wood.

13. A hanger device that ensures that the hanger device and its supported clothing remain secure on a clothing hook, the hanger device comprising: a body component that is triangular in shape; and at least one eyelet circular in shape; wherein the at least one eyelet is positioned at a top of the body component; wherein the body component comprises two side arms of equal length, each one projecting down from opposite sides of where the at least one eyelet is seated and upon which a garment would be draped; wherein the body component also comprises a bottom bar with a first and a second end adhered to lower ends of the two side arms; and further wherein the at least one eyelet allows the hanger device to be secured over a clothing hook without worry of the hanger device falling off the clothing hook and onto ground.

14. The hanger device of claim 13, wherein the at least one eyelet is positioned below the top of the body component.

15. The hanger device of claim 14, wherein the at least one eyelet is positioned below the top of the body component and a small hook is positioned above the top of the body component.

16. The hanger device of claim 15, wherein the small hook can be used to hang the hanger device from a hanging rod or from a neck of the hanger device or standard hanger.

17. The hanger device of claim 13, wherein the hanger device further comprises a C-shaped component that can be positioned over a hanging rod.

18. The hanger device of claim 17, wherein the C-shaped component allows multiple hanger devices to be hung from a bottom of the C-shaped component.

19. The hanger device of claim 13 further comprising a plurality of indicia.

20. A method of securely hanging clothes on a clothing hook, the method comprising the following steps: providing a hanger device comprising a body component with an eyelet secured to the top; positioning clothing on the hanger device; placing the hanger device securely on a clothing hook located inside a vehicle or gym locker; and utilizing a C-shaped component to support multiple hanger devices simultaneously.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

[0025] FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective view of one embodiment of the hanger device of the present invention showing multiple embodiments of the device in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0026] FIG. 2 illustrates a front perspective view of one embodiment of the hanger device of the present invention showing the device in use on a small clothing hook in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0027] FIG. 3 illustrates a front perspective view of one embodiment of the hanger device of the present invention showing the device in use on a vehicle clothing hook in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0028] FIG. 4 illustrates a front perspective view of one embodiment of the hanger device of the present invention showing the C-shaped component in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0029] FIG. 5 illustrates a front perspective view of one embodiment of the hanger device of the present invention showing the C-shaped component supporting multiple hanger devices in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

[0030] FIG. 6 illustrates a flowchart showing the method of securely hanging clothes on a clothing hook in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

[0031] The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

[0032] As noted above, there is a long-felt need in the art for a hanger device that provides users with an alternative clothing hanger equipped with different types of eyelets on the top side rather than a traditional hanger hook. There is also a long-felt need in the art for a hanger device that allows users to store clothing as they would on a normal hanger but instead, utilize the eyelet to properly support the hanger in a vehicle, a gym locker, or anywhere else with a clothing hook. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a hanger device that ensures the hanger and its supported clothing remain secure on the hook rather than the owner worrying about it falling on the ground. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for a device that prevents unnecessary fumbling with hanger hooks, saving considerable time and effort while traveling. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a hanger device that is constructed using lightweight plastic or aluminum. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a hanger device that can be utilized with a C-shaped component for supporting multiple hanger devices.

[0033] The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a novel hanger device. The device is an improved clothing hanger for storing any type of clothing garment on a clothing hook. Instead of a traditional hook design, the hanger device comprises an eyelet or through-hole at the top of the device to easily slip over clothing hooks, especially those located inside vehicles or gym lockers. Users can simply slip the eyelet over the clothing hook to better support clothing rather than fumbling with a traditional clothes hanger hook. The present invention also includes a novel method of securely hanging clothes on a clothing hook. The method includes the steps of providing a hanger device comprising a body component with an eyelet secured to the top. The method also comprises positioning clothing on the hanger device. Further, the method comprises placing the hanger device securely on a clothing hook located inside a vehicle, gym locker, etc. Finally, the method comprises utilizing a C-shaped component to support multiple hanger devices simultaneously.

[0034] Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the hanger device 100 of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the hanger device 100 is an improved hanger device 100 that ensures that the hanger device 100 and its supported clothing 106 remain secure on a clothing hook 108. Instead of a traditional hook design, the hanger device 100 comprises a body component 102 with an eyelet 104 or through-hole at the top 110 of the device 100 to easily slip over clothing hooks 108, especially those located inside vehicles or gym lockers (see FIGS. 2-3). Users can simply slip the eyelet 104 over the clothing hook 108 to better support clothing 106 rather than fumbling with a traditional clothes hanger hook.

[0035] Generally, the hanger device 100 comprises a body component 102 having a traditional triangular shape and presumably constructed of plastic, metal, wood, or any other suitable materials as is known in the art. The body component 102 has no standard hook and instead, has a small eyelet 104 or through-hole in the vicinity of where the base of a traditional hook would sit. The body component 102 further comprises two side arms 112 of equal length, each one projecting down from opposite sides of where the eyelet 104 is seated and upon which a garment, 106 would be draped. Further, a bottom bar 114 with a first 116 and a second 118 end, with each end 116 and 118 being adhered to the lower end 120 of the side arms 112 and over which a garment 106 such as pants or a sweater, would traditionally be draped. In the traditional triangular hanger, the two side arms 112 come together to form the upper point or top 110 of the triangular body component 102 where the hook would traditionally be housed. In lieu of the hook, in a preferred embodiment, the eyelet 104 is seated, such that the eyelet 104 extends up from the top 110 of the hanger to allow coupling with a surface, a hook 108, or any other suitable area as is known in the art. Specifically, the eyelet 104 allows the device 100 to be placed securely over a clothing hook 108 or other suitable hook as is known in the art.

[0036] As shown in FIGS. 2-3, the eyelet 104 is a through-hole of various diameters. Generally, the eyelet 104 is shaped and sized to fit securely over a clothing hook 108. The eyelet 104 allows the device 100 to secure on the clothing hook 108 without worry of falling on the ground. Furthermore, the eyelet 104 can be of any shape and size as is known in the art, including circular, rectangular, square, oval, oblong, etc., or any other shape or size as is known in the art, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user.

[0037] Generally, the eyelet 104 is injection molded into the top 110 of a plastic body component 102. The eyelet 104 can be permanently affixed to the top 110 of the body component 102 by injection molding, by applying adhesive, by screws, by pins, or any other suitable securing method as is known in the art, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user.

[0038] In another embodiment, the eyelet 104 is positioned not above, but underneath or below the upper point 110 of the triangular body 102. The eyelet 104 is in this position, such that the eyelet 104 can be placed on the clothing hook 108 and clothes 106 hanging on the device 100 do not hang down as far, as with a standard hanger. Thus, if the hanger device 100 is hanging in a vehicle 200 on a clothing hook 108, a user need not worry that the clothing 106 hanging on the device 100 will hang down and contact the vehicle seats and/or the vehicle floor and become dirty.

[0039] In another embodiment, the eyelet 104 is positioned below the upper point 110 of the triangular body 102 and a small hook 202 is positioned above the upper point 110 of the triangular body 102 extending upward. This small hook 202 can be used to hang the device 100 from a closet rod 204 or other hanging rod. Additionally, the small hook 202 can be secured around the neck of a standard hanger or around the neck 206 of a hanger device 100 that is hanging on a clothing hook 108 or a hanging rod 204.

[0040] As shown in FIGS. 4-5, the hanger device 100 comprises a C-shaped component 400 that can be positioned over a closet rod or other hanging rod 204. The C-shaped component 400, once hanging on a hanging rod 204, allows multiple hanger devices 100 to be hung from the bottom 402 of the C-shaped component 400. Further, multiple hanger devices 100 and/or standard hangers can be hung from (and/or supported by) the C-shaped component 400 simultaneously. Generally, the C-shaped component 400 can be any suitable shape and size as is known in the art, as long as the top 404 of the C-shaped component 400 is shaped and sized to be positioned over a hanging rod 204 while simultaneously retaining multiple hanger devices 100 on the bottom 402 of the C-shaped component 400.

[0041] In another embodiment, the hanger device 100 comprises a plurality of indicia 406. The body component 102 of the device 100 may include advertising, trademark, other letters, designs, or characters, printed, painted, stamped, or integrated into the body component 102, or any other indicia 406 as is known in the art. Specifically, any suitable indicia 406 as is known in the art can be included, such as but not limited to, patterns, logos, emblems, images, symbols, designs, letters, words, characters, animals, advertisements, brands, etc., that may or may not be hanger, storage, or brand related.

[0042] While the figures depict the traditional triangular shape of hangers, other shapes and embodiments can be used. The term hanger used herein can refer to any clothes hanger that has a body capable of supporting an article of clothing. As an example, some clothes hangers are in a rectangular, rather than triangular shape, and may have clips to hold pants or other garments. The type of hanger body or material of which it is constructed is not an obstacle to the use of the device 100.

[0043] Furthermore, the hanger device 100 can be constructed using lightweight plastic or aluminum that can easily support jackets, shirts, pants, skirts, etc. Specifically, the body component 102 of the hanger device 100 can be manufactured from wood, such as bamboo, cedar, beech, walnut, etc.; metal, such as aluminum, stainless steel, or rubber-coated steel, etc.; or plastic, such as PVC polyvinyl carbonate, ABS acetyl butyl styrene, polyethylene, thermoplastic polyurethanes, thermoplastic polyolefins, polyamides, polycarbonate, etc.; and any other suitable materials as is known in the art.

[0044] FIG. 6 illustrates a flowchart of the method securely hanging clothes on a clothing hook. The method includes the steps of at 600, providing a hanger device comprising a body component with an eyelet secured to the top. The method also comprises at 602, positioning clothing on the hanger device. Further, the method comprises at 604, placing the hanger device securely on a clothing hook located inside a vehicle or gym locker, etc. Finally, the method comprises at 606, utilizing a C-shaped component to support multiple hanger devices simultaneously.

[0045] Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different users may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein hanger device and device are interchangeable and refer to the hanger device 100 of the present invention.

[0046] Notwithstanding the foregoing, the hanger device 100 of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above- stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the hanger device 100 as shown in FIGS. 1-6 are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the hanger device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the hanger device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the hanger device 100 may be of any size that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

[0047] Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

[0048] What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

[0049] Furthermore, to the extent that the term includes is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term comprising as comprising is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.