AU2017100316A4 - Hanger Hands - Google Patents

Abstract

(1) The present invention relates to a clip Style attachment to existing coat hangers to hold the clothes in place. (2) Certain clothes, especially women's clothes, ( but not discounting men's clothes from use), are difficult or cumbersome to attach to coat hangers, without them falling off, or becoming disfigured due to the placing of the coat hanger. (3) The present invention seeks to overcome or substantially ameliorate at least some of the deficiencies of the prior art, or to at least provide an alternative. (4) Claim 1- This invention will hold clothes in place on a coat hanger, and prevents them from falling off the hanger. (5) Claim 2 - This invention will hold clothes at a specified height and position to prevent the hanger from leaving stretches, disfigurements in the clothing. (6) Claim 3 - This invention will fit most existing coat hangers. iZ

Description

2017100316 25 May 2017 (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) 2

FIELD OF THE INVENTION (1) The present invention relates to a clip style attachment to existing coat hangers to hold the clothes in place. (2) Certain clothes, especially womens clothes, ( but not discounting mens clothes from use), are difficult or cumbersome to attach to coat hangers, without them falling off, or becoming disfigured due to the placing of the coat hanger. (3) The present invention seeks to overcome or substantially ameliorate at least some of the deficiencies of the prior art, or to at least provide an alternative. (4) It is to be understood that, if any prior art information is referred to herein, such reference does not constitute an admission that the information forms part of the common general knowledge in the art, in Australia or any other country.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION (5) According to the first aspect, the present invention provides a clothes holder comprising: A ring to attach and hold the hanger hands to the clothes hanger. A cordlock toggle for ease of adjusting the height/length of the hanger hands

Two (2) clips on either end of the ribbon to attach to the clothes, and hold them in place.

One (1) length of ribbon (length may vary)

One (1) adornment at the top of the ribbon, to stop the toggle from completely coming off. The invention may or may not include adornments to enhance its aesthetic look.

The Ribbon may be sewn or glued to hold the clip in place.

In a preferred embodiment, the ring is a lightweight plastic ring.

In a preferred embodiment, the ring is approximately 2.5 cm external diameter, and 1.2 cm internal diameter.

In a preferred embodiment, the ribbon is 1.5 cm wide, and may be any type of material.

In a preferred embodiment, the clips are small plastic pacifier clips, but may be any type of clip.

In a preferred embodiment, the cordlock toggles, are small plastic cordlocks. But may be any type of cordlock.

In a preferred embodiment, the ribbon may be sewn or glued.

In a preferred embodiment, the embellishment is glued on. 2017100316 25 May 2017 (3) (13) In a preferred embodiment, the adornments do not serve a technical purpose, but serve only to make the hanger hands aesthetically pleasing. (14) Other aspects of the invention are also disclosed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS (15) Notwithstanding any other forms which may fall within the scope of the present invention, preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described, by way of examples only, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: (16) Figure 1, shows hanger hands front on with all components visible.

Including : (a) The toggle: NB This toggle may be any sized toggle, and may be made of any material. Purpose to adjust height/length of ribbon. (b) The ring: NB This ring may be any sized ring, and may be made of any material . Purpose is to hold hands onto the clothes hanger. (c) The clip: NB: this clip may be any sized clip and may be made of any material. Purpose to hold clothes on. (d) The adornments. (e) Ribbon. But could be any material. Purpose is to hold everything together. (17) Figure 2 shows hanger hands in use and attached to a coat hanger. (18) Figures 3 to 7 are described in detail n the SEQUENCE LISTING (page 11) (19) These drawings represent the sequence of changes made to the hanger hands, and are for display purposes only. 2017100316 25 May 2017 (11)

Sequence listing. 2012 - Whilst going around Australia, i needed something to hold my tops onto coat hangers inside the camper van. I came up with this idea..... SEE figure 3 page 6

Very rudimental as you can see.

But nonetheless effective. When we got home i played around with a few different styles/options-> I asked friends/family to try each design along the way to help iron out problems.

The main problem with this style was that the pegs got caught on the other hangers when removing the hanger from your cupboard. 2013 - (next picture) I tried the same design with some suspender clips. This was better but left marks on the clothes. 2014 - (next 2 pictures) I then came up with the idea of using pacifier clips, and decided to use a thicker ribbon to make it more aesthetically pleasing. (i tried different thicknesses)

See Figure 4, 5 and 6 page 7 2015 - i do costings and do large order from ebay to start making in bulk. I make approximately 20. 2016 -I finally ironed out all of the bugs with the first prototypes. I also put an embellishment at the top of the ribbon , which is pretty but also helps to stop the toggle coming off. See Figure 7 page 8

Finally 2017 - i decide to launch "Hanger hands1

Claims (6)

1. CLAIMS: (1) The present invention relates to a clip Style attachment to existing coat hangers to hold the clothes in place.
2. (2) Certain clothes, especially womens clothes, ( but not discounting mens clothes from use), are difficult or cumbersome to attach to coat hangers, without them falling off, or becoming disfigured due to the placing of the coat hanger.
3. (3) The present invention seeks to overcome or substantially ameliorate at least some of the deficiencies of the prior art, or to at least provide an alternative.
4. (4) Claim 1 - This invention will hold clothes in place on a coat hanger, and prevents them from falling off the hanger.
5. (5) Claim 2 - This invention will hold clothes at a specified height and position to prevent the hanger from leaving stretches, disfigurements in the clothing.
6. (6) Claim 3 - This invention will fit most existing coat hangers.