Garment hanger with dependent loop and accessory hanger

Abstract

A hanger having a dependent loop is described. The dependent loop permits an associated hanger to be attached thereto. An accessory hanger is also described. The accessory hanger includes a securing mechanism for attachment to the dependent loop.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a more complete understanding of the principles disclosed herein, and the advantages thereof, reference is now made to the following descriptions taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

FIG. 1 is an elevational view of a hanger with dependent loop in accordance with the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the dependent loop with an exemplary accessory hanger attached in accordance with the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the dependent loop and the accessory hanger;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the dependent loop;

FIG. 5 is an elevational view of an exemplary hanger, with an accessory hanger secured to a dependent loop in accordance with the present disclosure;

FIG. 6 is an elevational view of the accessory hanger attached to the dependent loop;

FIG. 7 is an elevational view of the accessory hanger separated from the dependent loop;

FIG. 8 a is an elevational view of an accessory hanger separated from a dependent loop according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 8 b is a top view of the dependent loop shown in FIG. 8a;

FIG. 9 is an elevational view of a garment hanger having an information mount and a dependent loop in accordance with the present disclosure.

FIG. 10 is an elevational view of a tandem hanger having a dependent loop in accordance with the present disclosure.

FIG. 11 is an elevational view of a pinch-clip accessory hanger having a dependent loop in accordance with the present disclosure.

FIG. 12 is an elevational view of an exemplary accessory hanger having a dependent loop in accordance with the present disclosure.

FIG. 13 is an elevational view of a tandem accessory hanger having a dependent loop in accordance with the present disclosure.

FIG. 14 a is a perspective view of another accessory hanger separated from the dependent loop;

FIG. 14 b is a perspective view of the accessory hanger of FIG. 14a attached to the dependent loop;

FIG. 15 a is an elevational view of an accessory hanger separated from a dependent loop according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 15 b is a top view of the accessory hanger of FIG. 15a;

FIG. 16 a is an elevational of an accessory hanger engaged with a dependent loop according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 16 b is an elevational view of the accessory hanger of FIG. 16a separated from the dependent loop;

FIG. 16 c is a perspective view of the accessory hanger of FIG. 16a separated from the dependent loop;

FIG. 17 a is an elevational view of an accessory hanger engaged with a dependent loop according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 17 b is an elevational view of the accessory hanger of FIG. 17a separated from the dependent loop;

FIG. 17 c is a perspective view of the accessory hanger of FIG. 17a separated from the dependent loop;

FIG. 18 a is an elevational view of an accessory hanger engaged with a dependent loop according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 18 b is an elevational view of the accessory hanger of FIG. 18a separated from the dependent loop;

FIG. 18 c is a perspective view of the accessory hanger of FIG. 18a separated from the dependent loop;

FIG. 19 a is an elevational view of an accessory hanger engaged with a dependent loop according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 19 b is an elevational view of the accessory hanger of FIG. 19a separated from the dependent loop; and

FIG. 19 c is a perspective view of the accessory hanger of FIG. 19a separated from the dependent loop.

Claims

1. A garment hanger, comprising: a cross member; anda loop depending downwardly from the cross member, the loop having a securing mechanism associated therewith, the securing mechanism being operable to receive a hanging apparatus.

2. A garment hanger according to claim 1, wherein the securing mechanism comprises at least one nodule disposed on a surface of the loop.

3. A garment hanger according to claim 2, wherein the nodule comprises a stem with a ball joint mounted on the stem.

4. A garment hanger according to claim 2, wherein a plurality of nodules are disposed on one surface of the loop.

5. A garment hanger according to claim 2, wherein the loop further comprises: a pair of opposing surfaces; anda plurality of nodules, wherein at least one nodule is disposed on each opposing surface.

6. A garment hanger according to claim 5, wherein the pair of opposing surfaces are offset from one another.

7. A garment hanger according to claim 1, further comprising an arm extending upwardly from the cross member towards a second cross member, wherein the first and second cross members are connected in a tandem arrangement.

8. A garment hanger according to claim 7, further comprising a second arm extending upwardly from the second cross member, the second arm having an attaching plate connected thereto.

9. A garment hanger according to claim 1, wherein the hanging apparatus is an accessory hanger.

10. An accessory hanger for connecting to a hanging apparatus having a dependent loop, the accessory hanger comprising: an arm; andan attaching plate connected to an end of the arm, the attaching plate having a first securing mechanism associated therewith, wherein the first securing mechanism is complimentary with a second securing mechanism disposed on the dependent loop.

11. An accessory hanger according to claim 10, wherein the first securing mechanism comprises at least one hole formed through the attaching plate, the at least one hole being operable to receive and engage with the second securing mechanism.

12. An accessory hanger according to claim 11, wherein the attaching plate further comprises an opening and a slot defined therein, wherein the opening and the slot are in communication with one another.

13. An accessory hanger according to claim 10, wherein the attaching plate is a hook-like structure having at least one hole formed therethrough.

14. An accessory hanger according to claim 10, further comprising a cross member attached to a second end of the arm, the cross member having a loop depending downwardly therefrom.

15. An accessory hanger according to claim 14, further comprising another hanging apparatus connected to and extending from the accessory hanger loop.

16. A method for mounting a first hanging apparatus to a second hanging apparatus, the method comprising: providing a first hanging apparatus, having a cross member and a loop depending downwardly from the cross member, wherein the loop has a first securing mechanism associated therewith, and the first securing mechanism is operable to receive a second hanging apparatus;providing a second hanging apparatus, the second hanging apparatus having an arm and an attaching plate connected to the arm, wherein the attaching plate has a second securing mechanism corresponding to the first securing mechanism;positioning the attaching plate adjacent to the loop; andsecuring the attaching plate to the loop by engaging the first and second securing mechanisms.

17. A method according to claim 17, further comprising: providing the loop with a pair of opposing surfaces each having at least one nodule disposed thereon;providing the attaching plate with a plurality of holes formed therethrough, a centrally disposed opening, and a slot extending from the opening; andinserting the attaching plate over a portion of the loop via the slot, rotating the attaching plate to align the holes with the nodules, and exerting force on the attaching plate to secure the nodules to the holes.

18. A method according to claim 17, further comprising: providing the loop with a pair of opposing surfaces each having at least one hole formed therethrough;providing the attaching plate with a plurality of nodules disposed thereon, a centrally disposed opening, and a slot extending from the opening; andinserting the attaching plate over a portion of the loop via the slot, rotating the attaching plate to align the holes with the nodules, and exerting force on the attaching plate to secure the nodules to the holes.