The present invention relates to clothes hangers and displayers. More specifically, the invention relates to an outfit hanger that can be used to display multiple parts of an outfit (tops, bottoms, and accessories).
Many individuals use hangers to store their clothes. Hanging clothes helps prevent the clothes from wrinkling and/or being damaged. Hanging clothes is often preferred over putting clothes in dressers and/or trunks since clothes that are hung, tend to be easier to access and also tend to have less wrinkles than clothes placed in dressers.
Traditional hangers are limited in that they can only hold and/or display one or two pieces of clothing. In addition, traditional hangers do not have a way to display and/or store various accessories such as, but not limited to, jewelry (including but not limited to, rings, necklaces, watches, bracelets, and earrings), headpieces, hats, caps, headbands, hair ties, scrunchies, sunglasses, scarves and/or purses. Thus, it is often hard for individuals to envision what a complete outfit will look like without putting on all of its pieces. Trying on an entire outfit can be time consuming and using a traditional mannequin is often just as time consuming. Furthermore, many individuals do not have space to store a traditional mannequin. What is needed is a device that allows a user to pick out an entire outfit, including various accessories, and see how the entire outfit looks when it is put together without trying it on, yet is small enough to be used in most households.
An outfit displayer can include a head section, a shoulder section, a torso section; a bottom (hip/waist) section; an arm section, a neck section, and at least one stabilizing foot. The outfit displayer can also include necklace guide. In some embodiments the necklace guide is movable.
The head section of the outfit displayer can include a loop, a hanging hook and/or an earring section. The earring section can be made of a variety of materials including, polystyrene foam, and magnetic materials and/or include a hole configured to hold an earring. In some embodiments the loop is configured to be moveable between an open position and a closed position
In some embodiments the arm section can be attached to an arm extension and/or a hand section. The arm section can be connected to the arm extension via an arm connector.
In certain embodiments the torso section can include a first torso section; and a second torso section, wherein the second torso section fits into the first torso section such that said torso section is expandable.
Hanger 100 includes, among other things, head section 4, neck section 8, shoulder section 7, torso section 30, bottom (hip/waist) section 14, and arm section 10.
Head section 4 can include, among other things, loop 5, hanging hook 2, and earring section 6.
In some embodiments hanging hook 2 is configured to hang from chain 78 or S-hooks (see
Earring section 6 is configured to display and/or store earrings. In some embodiments earring section 6 is made of a material such as polystyrene foam or fabric that can be pierced by earrings. In other or the same embodiments, earring section is made of a magnetic material or contains a section of a magnetic material so that it will hold magnetic earrings. In other embodiments, earing section 6 has holes in head section 4 wherein the holes are configured for receiving earrings. In other or the same embodiments, earring section is made of an adhesive material or contains a section of adhesive material configured to hold the earrings.
Loop 5 is configured to display and/or store, among other things, various types of headpieces, hats, headbands, caps and/or helmets. In some embodiments loop 5 is configured to have an open and closed position. When loop 5 is in the open position, it can receive various headpieces, hats, headbands, and the like. Loop 5 can then be placed in a closed position so that the various headpieces, hats, headbands, and the like do not fall off if hanger 100 is moved. In other or the same embodiments loop 5 can also be in a semi-closed position.
Hanger 100 can also include necklace/scarf guides 20 which are configured to store and/or display necklaces or scarves. Necklace/scarf guides 20 are placed on hanger 100 so that when a necklace or scarf is placed on necklace/scarf guides 20 it hangs on hanger 100 roughly where it traditionally would when being worn by the individual. In some embodiments necklace/scarf guides 20 are able to be moved to various positions to change the way the necklace/scarf drapes on hanger 100.
Shoulder section 7 is configured to display and/or store various types of outfit tops, including, but not limited to, shirts, tank tops, camis, cardigans, hoodies, sweatshirts, sweaters, strapless tops, dresses, undergarments, and layering of any of the above.
Turning to arm section 10, in some embodiments arm section 10 can be extended via arm extension 110. In some embodiments arm section 10 and arm extension 110 are attached to each other by arm connector 115. Arm connector 115 can be, among other things, a pin, a thumbscrew, a push button, or a magnet. In some embodiments arm section 10 is of a telescoping configuration to expand based on the size of the individual.
Hand section 210 can be configured to hold and/or display various accessories such as, but not limited to bracelets, watches, rings, purses and/or hanger with a matching outfit for a doll. In other or the same embodiments, hand section 210 can be attached to arm section 10 and/or arm extension 110. In some embodiments hand section 210 is connected to arm section 10 or arm extension 110 with a hand connector (not shown). Hand connector can be, among other things, a pin, a thumbscrew, a magnet, or push button.
Torso section 30 can be configured to expand in size based on the size of the user. In some embodiments, torso section 30 is made up of first torso part 30a and second torso part 30b. In some embodiments first torso part 30a is connected to second torso part 30b with torso connector 35. Torso connector 35 can be, among other things, a pin, a thumbscrew, a magnet, or a push button. In other or the same embodiments torso section 30 can be made a single section that is telescoping in nature.
Bottom section 14 is configured to receive various types of outfit bottoms, including, but not limited to, pants, skirts, skorts, shorts, leggings, jeggings, capris, yoga pants, sweats, undergarments and/or layering of any of the above. In some embodiments, bottom section 14 includes logo plate 16. Logo plate can be used to display, among other thing, the individual user's name.
In some embodiments, hanger 100 includes stabilizing feet 12. Stabilizing feet 12 aid in keeping hanger 100 from marking up walls/doors, and/or falling forward when the various garments and accessories are held/displayed on it. In some embodiments, stabilizing feet can be capped with rubber or polystyrene foam.
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Hanger 100 can be made of a variety of materials including, but not limited to, metals, plastics, wood, PVC, paper, fabric, fiberglass, cardboard, and composite material.
While particular elements, embodiments and applications of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood, that the invention is not limited thereto since modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, particularly in light of the foregoing teachings.
This application in a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/012,053 filed Feb. 1, 2016 entitled “Outfit Hanger and Displayer” which claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/111,003 filed Feb. 2, 2015 also entitled “Outfit Hanger and Displayer”. This application also claims priority benefits from the '003 application. The '053 and '003 applications are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties. With respect to the above-mentioned parent application, to the extent any amendments, characterizations or other assertions previously made in any such related patent applications or patents, including any parent, co-pending or continuing application with respect to any art, prior or otherwise, could be construed as a disclaimer of any subject matter supported by the disclosure of the present application, such disclaimer is hereby rescinded and retracted. Prior art previously considered in any related patent application(s) or patent(s), including any parent, co-pending or continuing application, should be reconsidered with respect to the subject matter being claimed in the present application.
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62111003 | Feb 2015 | US |
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Parent | 15012053 | Feb 2016 | US |
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