Supports: racks – Specially mounted – Wall or window
Reexamination Certificate
1998-07-08
2001-03-06
Gibson, Jr., Robert W. (Department: 3623)
Supports: racks
Specially mounted
Wall or window
C211S087010
Reexamination Certificate
active
06196398
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a hanger apparatus or hanging article such as clothing, towels, etc. The present invention further relates to a method of mounting the same. Specifically, the present invention relates to a hanger apparatus capable of being mounted in a door frame or directly to a wall and having a plurality of independently movable hanger bars.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Individuals are often searching for additional space in their homes to hang articles of clothing (such as coats, towels and other articles) due to a lack of closet space or overcrowded closets or simply for organization or ease of access in a specific location.
One solution to the need for extra hanging space is disclosed in my previous U.S. Pat. No. 4,721,212 entitled “MODULAR ARTICLE SUPPORT UNIT” issued to myself on Jan. 26, 1988. This patent discloses a modular article support unit comprising an elongated tubular member adapted to be removably attached to the hinge pins of a door by means of adjustable brackets. Said elongated tubular member having a plurality of holes along the length thereof for removably attaching several different types of support devices such as coat hooks, towel racks, bulletin boards and mirrors. While this invention has adequately served the need for hanging space for several years, there are some disadvantages with the same. For example, the modular article support unit must be mounted in a fixed location, i.e., in the hinges of a door. This limits an individual's ability to locate the support unit in any desired location. Further, the support devices attached to the support unit are likewise limited in that they are fixedly mounted thereto. The present invention overcomes these problems and disadvantages in the prior art hanger apparatuses.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention comprises a hanger apparatus and method of mounting the same. The hanger apparatus comprises two end poles each having an angled mounting bracket thereto. Mounted between each end pole are a plurality of middle poles or spacers and a plurality of hanger bars pivotably mounted between the end poles and middle poles. The angled brackets of the end poles are situated in such a manner to allow flexibility and ease in mounting the hanger apparatus of the present invention in a door jam or door frame at any location along the door frame and along either side of the door frame without interfering with use of the door. The angled brackets further allow the hanger apparatus to be mounted directly to a wall.
Accordingly, it is the principal object of the present invention to provide a hanger apparatus that is flexible in mounting, as well as easy to mount.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide independently movable hanger bars on the hanger apparatus of the present invention.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a hanger apparatus which is capable of mounting to a door frame without interfering with the use of a door.
Numerous other advantages and features of the invention will become readily apparent from the detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the invention, from the claims and from the accompanying drawings in which like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same.
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Gibson , Jr. Robert W.
Patula & Associates PC
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