Self Spacing Hangers

Abstract

An improved apparatus and system for hangers which automatically space themselves from one another such as to regulate the space between garments. These hangers have a spacing post protruding laterally from below the intersection of the hook and apex of the hanger body. The spacing post can be formed as part of the hanger, or added to existing hardware. This invention has the advantage of allowing clothing to be cascaded to allow the viewing of various ensembles. This invention also has the advantages, in certain embodiments, of being removable.

1 . A self spacing hanger for automatically spacing garments, hanging from a rod, from one another in an orderly way, comprising:
 means for receiving garments to hang;   means for suspending said garment receiving means from a rod;   means for providing a base for spacer assembly;   means for attaching a spacer assembly to a hanger; and   means for providing an interface point between the backside of one hanger and the distal end of said spacer assembly of an adjacent hanger.   
   
   
       2 . The self spacing hanger in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for providing an interface point between the backside of one hanger and the adjacent hanger comprises a spacer button. 
   
   
       3 . The self spacing hanger in accordance with  claim 2 , wherein said spacer button is detachable from said hanger. 
   
   
       4 . The self spacing hanger in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said backside of one hanger corresponding to said interface point comprises a slightly concave surface. 
   
   
       5 . A self spacing hanger for automatically organizing garments in an orderly way, comprising:
 a hanger, for receiving garments to hang;   a planar region face side, for providing a base for spacer assembly;   a spacer button, for providing an interface point between the backside of one hanger and the face side of the adjacent hanger;   a spacer attachment means, for attaching a spacer assembly to a hanger; and   a securing means, for securing a vertical face to a spacer button, permanently coupled to said spacer button.   
   
   
       6 . The self spacing hanger as recited in  claim 5 , further comprising:
 a substantially planar back side containing a slightly concave region, for providing an alignment surface for adjacent spacer assembly.   
   
   
       7 . The self spacing hanger with a spacer button as recited in  claim 5 , further comprising:
 a substantially parabolic spacer ledge, for providing a shelf for hanging accessories.   
   
   
       8 . The self spacing hanger as recited in  claim 5 , further comprising:
 an open ended mounting hook, for providing an alternative way of mounting spacer assembly to a hook.   
   
   
       9 . The self spacing hanger as recited in  claim 5 , further comprising:
 an elongated mounting slit, for fitting alternative embodiments of hangers.   
   
   
       10 . The self spacing hanger as recited in  claim 7 , further comprising:
 an elongated extended vertical face, for intercepting the lower support to provide a base for an alternate embodiment.   
   
   
       11 . The self spacing hanger as recited in  claim 7 , further comprising:
 a horizontal shelf, for resting on the surface of the hanger shoulders while providing means for mounting hole to attach to hanger hook.   
   
   
       12 . The self spacing hanger as recited in  claim 7 , further comprising:
 a hollow, enlarged mounting hole, for fitting a spacer assembly over an existing hanger.   
   
   
       13 . The self spacing hanger as recited in  claim 7 , further comprising:
 an open ended mounting hook, for providing an alternative way of mounting spacer assembly to a hook.   
   
   
       14 . A self spacing hanger for automatically spacing garments from one another in an orderly way, comprising:
 a hanger, for receiving garments to hang;   a planar region face side, for providing a base for spacer assembly;   a substantially planar of slightly concave back side, for providing an abutment surface for adjacent spacer assembly;   a spacer button, for providing an interface point between the backside of one hanger and the face side of the adjacent hanger;   extending orthogonally from hanger face side, a substantially parabolic spacer ledge, for providing a shelf for hanging accessories;   a spacer attachment means, for attaching a spacer assembly to a hanger;   a vertical face, for connecting between securing means and hanger hook, rigidly connected to said spacer button;   a hollow, enlarged mounting hole, for fitting a spacer assembly over an existing hanger;   an open ended mounting hook, for providing an alternative way of mounting spacer assembly to a hook;   an elongated, hollow mounting slit, for fitting alternative embodiments of hangers;   a securing means, for securing a vertical face to a spacer button, simultaneously connected to said vertical face, and permanently coupled to said spacer button; and   a concave registration key, for registering the back of one hanger with the front of another, reciprocally associated to said spacer button.