Wetsuit Hanger Dryer

Abstract

A hanger/dryer device causes rapid drying of a wet wetsuit while providing a superior hanging arrangement for the wetsuit, which minimizes stress and lessens deterioration of the wetsuit's neoprene materials.

1 . A wetsuit hanger/dryer system comprising: 
 A uniquely shaped internal hanger body, which is specifically contoured to provide shoulder-like broad support surfaces designed to minimize localized stress on the wetsuit shoulder and seam areas when hanging on the system.    
   
   
       2 . A wetsuit hanger/dryer system as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein an internal electrical motor-driven fan causes outside air to be drawn into the hanger/dryer system and subsequently circulated through the inside cavity of the hanging wet wetsuit, thereby promoting the drying of same.  
   
   
       3 . A wetsuit hanger/dryer system as set forth in  claim 2 , wherein an internal heating coil warms the air passing by it to a temperature which safely accelerates the drying effects of the air circulating through the inside of the wet wetsuit.  
   
   
       4 . A wetsuit hanger/dryer system as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the integral hanger arms have air circulation slots and underside openings, which allow pressurized air to enter from within the suit and be subsequently ducted through exhaust openings in the arms ends, then into the sleeves of the wetsuit, finally exiting through the wetsuit's wrist openings.  
   
   
       5 . A wetsuit/hanger dryer system as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the cylindrically shaped neck configuration of the system enclosure serves to provide an air-sealing surface by utilizing the wetsuit's Velcro neck latching tab.  
   
   
       6 . A wetsuit hanger/dryer system as set forth in  claim 5 , further provides an air intake portal by utilizing the neck opening of the system as the source of outside air.  
   
   
       7 . A wetsuit hanger/dryer system as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein a timer switch is incorporated into the system thereby providing customized time duration of operation.  
   
   
       8 . A wetsuit hanger/dryer system as set forth in  claim 5 , further comprising a structural hook or strap which projects upward from the neck area thereby facilitating easy hanging of the system itself and of the wetsuit that is utilizing the system.  
   
   
       9 . A wetsuit hanger/dryer system as set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising integral footpads, which provide a stable resting base if the system in not is use or otherwise using the hook device set forth in  claim 8.