DOOR HINGE ATTACHABLE MULTI-TELESCOPIC HANGER

Abstract

A door hinge-attachable telescopic hanger includes A) a door hinge-attachable telescopic hanger with a door hinge attachment member, including a) an open-ended vertical shaft for attachment to a door hinge via a pin; b) an elongated main support member connected thereto and extending outwardly from the vertical shaft and extending away from the door hinge attachment member; c) at least one moveable supplemental support member telescopically connected to the elongated main support member for movement; d) a handle-sheath covering a portion of the door hinge attachment member and a portion of the elongated main support member; and, B) a pin having a pin upper section and a pin lower section, and having a stopping flange between these sections. Three telescopic support members are preferred.

Claims

1. A door hinge-attachable telescopic hanger with pin, which comprises: A. a door hinge-attachable telescopic hanger, comprising: a) a door hinge attachment member, including an open-ended vertical shaft for attachment to a door hinge and a pin; b) an elongated main support member connected to said door hinge attachment member and extending outwardly therefrom at a non-parallel angle to said vertical shaft, said elongated main support member extending away from said door hinge attachment member; c) at least one moveable supplemental support member telescopically connected to said elongated main support member for movement extending away from said door hinge attachment member; d) a handle-sheath covering a portion of said door hinge attachment member and a portion of said elongated main support member; and, B. a pin having a pin upper section and a pin lower section, and having a stopping flange between said pin upper section and said pin lower section, wherein said pin lower section is adapted to replace a door hinge pin and said upper section is adapted to receive said door hinge attachment member by inserting said pin upper section into said vertical shaft of said door hinge attachment member.

2. The door hinge attachable telescopic hanger of claim 1 wherein said elongated support member is positioned at a top angle of less than 90 degrees.

3. The door hinge attachable telescopic hanger of claim 1 wherein said elongated main support member is hollow and said at least one moveable supplemental support member is positioned therein for telescopic movement in and out of said elongated main support member, and wherein at least one of elongated said main support member and said at least one moveable supplemental support member includes a stop flange that prevents separation during telescoping.

4. The door hinge attachable telescopic hanger of claim 1 wherein said pin has an elongated shaft with at least three different thicknesses, and said stop flange has a greater thickness than said upper section and said lower section, and said upper section has a thickness that is greater than said lower section.

5. The door hinge attachable telescopic hanger of claim 1 wherein said at least one moveable supplemental support member telescopically connected to said elongated main support member for movement extending away from said door hinge attachment member is at least two moveable supplemental support members telescopically connected to said elongated main support member for movement extending away from said door hinge attachment member so as to create at least three total support members that includes said elongated main support member.

6. The door hinge attachable telescopic hanger of claim 5 wherein said door hinge attachment member vertical shaft is a cylindrical shaft and is adapted to be positioned above a door hinge and on said upper portion of said pin.

7. The door hinge attachable telescopic hanger of claim 5 wherein said elongated main support member is hollow and said at least two moveable supplemental support members are positioned therein for telescopic movement in and out of said elongated main support member.

8. The door hinge attachable telescopic hanger of claim 7 wherein at least one elongated main support member and said at least one moveable supplemental support member includes a stop flange that prevents separation during telescoping.

9. The door hinge attachable telescopic hanger of claim 5 wherein said hanger further includes at least one clothes hook.

10. The door hinge attachable telescopic hanger of claim 9 wherein said handle-sheath further includes at least one cut out for said at least one clothes hook.

11. The door hinge attachable telescopic hanger of claim 5 wherein said handle-sheath is a two piece handle-sheath and each piece is connected to one another.

12. The door hinge attachable telescopic hanger of claim 11 wherein said handle sheath is a two piece plastic handle-sheath that is permanently connected to one another.

13. The door hinge attachable telescopic hanger of claim 5 wherein said elongated main member is positioned at a right angle to said support shaft.

14. The door hinge attachable telescopic hanger of claim 5 wherein said elongated support member is positioned at a top angle of less than 90 degrees.

15. The door hinge attachable telescopic hanger of claim 5 wherein said door hinge attachment member vertical shaft is a cylindrical shaft and is adapted to be positioned above a door hinge and on said upper portion of said pin.

16. The door hinge attachable telescopic hanger of claim 11 wherein said elongated main support member is hollow and said at least two moveable supplemental support members are positioned therein for telescopic movement in and out of said elongated main support member and in and out of each other.

17. The door hinge attachable telescopic hanger of claim 13 wherein at least one of elongated said main support member and said at least two moveable supplemental support members include at least two stop flanges that prevent separation during telescoping.

18. The door hinge attachable telescopic hanger of claim 15 wherein said handle-sheath further includes at least one cut out for said at least one clothes hook.

19. The door hinge attachable telescopic hanger of claim 5 wherein said elongated main support member for movement extending away from said door hinge attachment member is at least two moveable supplemental support members telescopically connected to said elongated main support member have cross-sectional shapes selected from the group consisting of circular, oval, square, and rectangular.

20. The door hinge attachable telescopic hanger of claim 5 wherein said pin has an elongated shaft with at least three different thicknesses, and said stop flange has a greater thickness than said upper section and said lower section, and said upper section has a thickness that is greater than said lower section.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention and together with the detail description serve to explain the principles of the invention. In the drawings:

[0031] FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the essential features and other features of the present invention door hinge attachable hanger;

[0032] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the essential features, the preferred features and other features of the present invention hanger;

[0033] FIG. 3 shows a side view of an embodiment of a door hinge attachable telescopic hanger and pin system according to the present invention, illustrating the present invention hanger and door hinge pin apart, and has a total of three interconnected support membersone main support member and two supplemental support members;

[0034] FIG. 4 is a side view of the present invention pin of FIG. 3, now inserted into hinge receivers of door and doorjamb hinges in place of a conventional hinge pin;

[0035] FIG. 5 is a side view of the present invention pin and hinges as shown in FIG. 4, but now with the present invention telescopic hanger of FIG. 3 attached to its pin;

[0036] FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate alternative embodiment present invention door hinge attachable telescopic hanger and pin systems; and,

[0037] FIGS. 8 and 9 are side views of present invention alternative pins.

[0038] Additional features, advantages, and embodiments of the invention may be set forth or apparent from consideration of the following detailed description, drawings, and claims. Moreover, it is to be understood that both the foregoing summary of the invention and the following detailed description are exemplary and intended to provide further explanation without limiting the scope of the invention as claimed.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0039] It should be noted that the present invention devices are for hanging and for transporting any item on hangers, such as clothes, as well as any other items that can bee hung, with or without hangers. The present invention devices may be used for hanging wet clothes for drying, clothes that need ironing, clothes that are put out for wearing, and for cloth items, e.g. clothes, towels and washcloths that merely need temporary or closet alternative storing with mobility options. The present invention devices are hangable on ropes, wires, rods or pins. The present invention devices not only attach to the pin receivers of door hinges, but they are also removable from the pin or with the pin, and may be hooked on or attached to any other supports or suspensions. Thus, they may be moved from location to location with the clothes on conventional, individual coat hangers. The hinge pin is included that has an upper section that permits one-step sliding of the device onto it and off it. This permits easy installation and portability. For example, the device is easily moved from a laundry room to a TV room where ironing may be done, and then to a closet.

[0040] Referring now to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals indicate identical corresponding parts throughout the Figures.

[0041] FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the essential features and other features of the present invention door hinge attachable hanger and pin, block 12. Here, the blocks illustrate the following: block 14, hanger; block 16, door hinge attachment member; block 18, main support member; block 20, main support member connected to door hinge attachment member; block 22, sheath-handle; block 24, pin and its sections; block 26, pin shapes and cross-sections; block 28, support member cross-sections.

[0042] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the essential features, the preferred features and other features of the present invention hanger and pin, block 32. Here, the blocks illustrate the following: block 34, two-piece sheath-handle; block 36, they are permanently attached to each other; block 38, preferred three support members; block 42, more than three support members; block 44, stops; block 46, hanger angles relative to shaft; block 48, components are metal or plastic or combination thereof.

[0043] FIG. 3 is a side view of an embodiment of a door hinge attachable telescopic hanger 1 and pin 2, operating together as a system. In this FIG. 3, hanger 1 and pin 2 are shown separately, but connectable as shown by the dotted arrow therebetween. Pin 2 has a truncated lower section 25, it being understood that its length is sufficient to enter the hinge female receiver components of a door hinge set. A hinge set is a door jamb-mounted hinge and a door-mounted hinge connected with a hinge pin. The hinge receiver components are the sectional vertical tube portions of hinges that intermesh and receive the connecting hinge pin. In the present invention, the conventional hinge pin is replaced by the present invention pin 2 or other present invention pin.

[0044] In this FIG. 3 side view that includes hanger 1 and pin 2 according to the present invention, hanger 1 includes an elongated main support member 9 that is connected to pin vertical shaft attachment member 5 and extending outwardly therefrom at a non-parallel angle (usually about 90 degrees) to and away from the vertical shaft attachment member 5. Typically, the elongated main support member 9 is a formed metal or plastic piece that may be unistructurally formed with attachment member 5, or attachment member 5 may be formed separately and then welded, heat welded, or otherwise attached to one another. A handle-sheath 3 with vertical shaft attachment member cover 7 is included to create an ergonomic handle for locating and relocating the present invention hanger 1. This a handle-sheath 3 that usually covers at least half the door hinge attachment member 5 and a portion of the elongated main support member 9, as shown, with a coat hanger stop 29. There is an optional coat hook 27. Elongated main support member 9 is hollow and contains at least one additional support member is oncluded. Here, it is moveable supplemental support member 11, telescopically connected to elongated main support member 9. In this embodiment, support member 11 is also hollow, with a stop flange 13. Hanger 1 contains a second supplemental support member 17 with a stop flange 19 at the end to prevent coat hangers on it from sliding off. Stop flange 19 also acts as a pull/push knob of extending and collapsing the telescopic members. These elongated components may have any cross-sectional end view shape, including circular, square, oblong, oval or other polygonal shape, as well as irregular and asssymetric shapes, without exceeding the scope of the present invention.

[0045] Also shown in FIG. 3 is modified, elongated hinge pin 2. This is modified relative to conventional door hinge pins and has an upper section 21, a lower section 25 and a dividing stop flange 23 therebetween. This pin 2 replaces a conventional hinge pin on a door hinge, and is positioned in place of the normal hinge pin before the hanger is attached to it. Lower section 25 replaces the conventional hinge pin and when it is inserted into a hinge set, it cannot be pushed in further due to stop flange 23, leaving upper section 21 open to receive the present invention telescopic hanger 1. The upper and lower sections may be the same or different thicknesses and the same or different in cross-sectional shape, although the lower section is usually circular in shape to fit conventional door hinge receivers, and the upper section should be of adequate shape to have the vertical shaft attachment member 5 of hanger 1 securely fit on it. Certainly, the upper section of the pin could have any cross-section, as long as it is complementary with the vertical shaft attachment member 5. It is important that the dividing stop flange of the modi6ed pins have at least apponion that is wider than the width of the lower member and wider than the hinge receivers, so that it functions as a stop.

[0046] FIG. 4 is a side view of the present invention pin 2 of FIG. 1, partially deployed. That is, it is now inserted into hinge receivers of the hinges 27 and 29 of door 37 and doorjamb 39 respectively. Thus, hinges 27 and 29 have intermeshed receivers such as receivers 31 and 33, which are kept in place by lower section 25 of present invention pin 2. In this FIG. 4, upper section is open to receive a present invention telescopic handle 1.

[0047] FIG. 5 is a side view of the present invention pin 2 and hinges 27 and 29 as shown in FIG. 4, but now with the present invention telescopic hanger 1 of FIG. 1 attached to its pin 2. Other aspects thereof are identically numbered as set forth above.

[0048] FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate alternative embodiment present invention door hinge attachable telescopic hangers 8 and 10.

[0049] In FIG. 6, hanger 8 includes an elongated main support member 89 that is connected to pin vertical shaft attachment member 85 and extending outwardly therefrom at a non-parallel angle to and away from the vertical shaft attachment member 85. (The expression non-parallel angle to . . . the vertical shaft attachment member means that it could be slightly or significantly tilted upward or downward or be at a right angle to the vertical shift attachment member.) In this embodiment, the elongated main support member 89 is at a right angle to the vertical shaft attachment member 85 and they are both formed metal. Also, the attachment member 85 has been formed separately and then welded to main support member 89. Due to the fact that the sheath, i.e., plastic handle 83 with cover 96, conceals the weld areas, which usually have bumps, burrs or other imperfections, they are safely hidden from view and touch. Thus, handle-sheath 83 with vertical shaft attachment member cover 96 is included to also create an ergonomic handle for locating and relocating the present invention hanger 8, i.e., aids as a carry handle. There is an optional coat hook 87. Elongated main support member 89 is hollow and contains three additional (supplemental) moveable support members 91, 97 and 101, that are telescopically connected to one another and to elongated main support member 89. In this embodiment, supplemental support member 91 is also hollow and has a plurality of spaced notches, such as notch 99 to catch and hold individual coat hangers that may be suspended therefrom. Also, note that supplemental support members 91, 97 and 101 respectively have end stops 95, 98 and 103, as shown.

[0050] In FIG. 7, present invention telescopic hanger 10 includes an elongated main support member 119 that is connected to pin vertical shaft attachment member 125 and extending outwardly therefrom at a non-parallel angle, in this case, extending outwardly and slightly tilted downwardly, away from the vertical shaft attachment member 125. In this embodiment, the elongated main support member 119 is a formed of plastic, and the attachment member 125 has been unistructurally formed, i.e., made in a single compound mold, with main support member 119. As above, here, sheath-handle 113 with cover 117 covers the mold intersection areas, flaws and mold port burrs or imperfections so that they are safely hidden from view and touch. Thus, sheath-handle 113 with vertical shaft attachment member cover 117, is included to also create an ergonomic handle for locating and relocating the present invention hanger 10. Elongated main support member 119 is hollow and contains two additional (supplemental) moveable support members 111 and 125, telescopically connected to elongated main support member 119. In this embodiment supplemental support members 111 and 125 are also hollow and contain stop flanges 115 and 127, as shown.

[0051] FIGS. 8 and 9 are side views of present invention alternative pins 4 and 6. In FIG. 8, present invention pin 4 has a wide upper section 41, a narrower lower section 45 and a stop flange 43 therebetween. Note that lower section 45 is the narrowest, upper section 41 is wider than lower section 45, but narrower than flange 43. Hence, flange 43 is widest. In FIG. 9, the pin 6 has a stop flange that is solely the wider bottom 63 of upper section 61, which is of sufficient width to permit only lower section 65 to enter conventional hinge receivers.

[0052] Although particular embodiments of the invention have been described in detail herein with reference to the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to those particular embodiments, and that various changes and modifications may be used herein by one skilled in the art without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention as defined in the appended claims. For example, while the pins of the present invention require a round cross-section in its lower end to accommodate existing hinge receivers, the upper sections could have any cross-section, as long as it fitted into the hanger pin receiver. Likewise, the materials of construction are not critical as long as the components are of sufficient strength to support a number of hangers or clothes. As one alternative to plastic or metal, metal coated plastic may be used, although aluminum and stainless steel may be used.