Shower hanger

Abstract

A specialized shower hanger. This hanger includes a twist-resistant connector that fits on a shower curtain rod or shower door bar for a shower. The hanger also includes an arm. At least a part of the arm extends into the shower when the connector is hung on the shower curtain rod or shower door bar. When the connector is hung on the shower curtain rod or shower door bar and an article is placed on the part of the arm that extends into the shower, the hanger supports the article entirely over the shower's basin.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A hanger, comprising: 
 a twist-resistant connector that fits on a shower curtain rod or shower door bar for a shower; and    an arm, at least a part of the arm extending into the shower when the connector is hung on the shower curtain rod or shower door bar;    wherein when the connector is hung on the shower curtain rod or shower door bar and an article is placed on the part of the arm that extends into the shower, the hanger supports the article entirely over the shower's basin.    
     
     
         2 . A hanger as in  claim 1 , wherein the connector is a hook that fits over the shower curtain rod or shower door bar.  
     
     
         3 . A hanger as in  claim 1 , wherein the connector is twist-resistant by virtue of a snug fit on the shower curtain rod or shower door bar.  
     
     
         4 . A hanger as in  claim 3 , wherein the connector is square or rectangular shaped so as to fit snugly over square or rectangular shaped shower curtain rods or shower door bars.  
     
     
         5 . A hanger as in  claim 3 , wherein the connector is round shaped so at to fit snugly over round shower curtain rods or shower door bars.  
     
     
         6 . A hanger as in  claim 1 , wherein the connector is twist-resistant by virtue of a twist-resisting horizontal stop on the connector.  
     
     
         7 . A hanger as in  claim 1 , wherein the connector is twist-resistant by virtue of a horizontal thickness of the connector.  
     
     
         8 . A hanger as in  claim 1 , wherein the connector is twist-resistant by virtue of a plurality of horizontally-spaced pieces that each fit over or about the shower curtain rod or shower door bar.  
     
     
         9 . A hanger as in  claim 1 , wherein the hanger supports the article entirely over the shower's basin by virtue of a snug fit of the connector on the shower curtain rod or shower door bar.  
     
     
         10 . A hanger as in  claim 9 , wherein the connector is square or rectangular shaped so as to fit snugly over square or rectangular shaped shower curtain rods or shower door bars.  
     
     
         11 . A hanger as in  claim 9 , wherein the connector is round shaped so at to fit snugly over round shower curtain rods or shower door bars.  
     
     
         12 . A hanger as in  claim 1 , wherein the hanger is counter-weighted opposite the part of the arm that extends into the shower when the connector is hung on the shower curtain rod or shower door bar.  
     
     
         13 . A hanger as in  claim 12 , wherein the hanger is counter-weighted with a counterweight integral to a part of the hanger opposite the part of the arm that extends into the shower when the connector is hung on the shower curtain rod or shower door bar.  
     
     
         14 . A hanger as in  claim 13 , wherein the counterweight is adjustable.  
     
     
         15 . A hanger as in  claim 12 , wherein the hanger is counter-weighted with a counterweight removeably attached to a part of the hanger opposite the part of the arm that extends into the shower when the connector is hung on the shower curtain rod or shower door bar.  
     
     
         16 . A hanger as in  claim 15 , wherein the counterweight is adjustable.  
     
     
         17 . A hanger as in  claim 1 , wherein the arm is asymmetrical about the connector.  
     
     
         18 . A hanger as in  claim 17 , wherein the part of the arm that extends into the shower when the connector is hung on the shower curtain rod or shower door bar includes a triangular-shaped structure configured to support a shirt or blouse.  
     
     
         19 . A hanger as in  claim 18 , wherein the triangular-shaped structure is removeably attached to the hanger.