Space saving hat and purse storage device

Abstract

A space saving hat and purse storage device for providing an improved method and apparatus for storing hats. One example of the storage device comprises a door connecting member for being positioned adjacent to the top portion of a door and an elongated member extending downward vertically from the door connecting member adjacent the first side of the door. A plurality of pairs of generally U-shaped hooks, for hanging purses, extend from the elongated member, wherein each hook has a detachable, substantially soft rounded portion at its proximal end for hanging a hat. Secondary hooks extend from the elongated member for hanging scarves.

1 . A space saving hat and purse storage device for being fastened to a door, the door having a top portion, a first side and a second side, the storage device comprising:
 a door connecting member for being positioned adjacent to the top portion of the door;   an opening formed through the door connecting member;   an elongated member extending downward vertically from the door connecting member adjacent the first side of the door, the elongated member having an anterior surface and a posterior surface;   a plurality of pairs of generally U-shaped hooks extending from the anterior surface of the elongated member, wherein each hook has a detachable, substantially soft, rounded portion at its proximal end for engaging a hat; and   a plurality of secondary hooks extending from the elongated member and respectively positioned between at least some of the respective pairs of generally U-shaped hooks.   
   
   
       2 . The storage device of  claim 1 , wherein the elongated member has an elongated member length, wherein the door has a door length, and wherein the elongated member length is at least about one-half the door length. 
   
   
       3 . The storage device of  claim 1 , wherein the detachable rounded portion is foamed rubber. 
   
   
       4 . The storage device of  claim 1 , wherein the door connecting member is an inverted L-shaped plate member and wherein the inverted L-shaped plated member is sized to simultaneously engage the top portion and first side of the door. 
   
   
       5 . The storage device of  claim 4 , wherein the door connecting member is made of steel and is between about 0.050 and about 0.070 inches thick. 
   
   
       6 . A method of hanging hats, purses or scarves, the method comprising the steps of:
 a) providing at least one space saving hat and purse storage device, the storage device comprising:
 a door connecting member for being placed over the top portion of the door, the door connecting member having an opening; 
 an elongated member extending downward vertically from the door connecting member on the first side of the door, the elongated member having an anterior surface; 
 a plurality of pairs of generally U-shaped hooks extending from the anterior surface of the elongated member at periodic intervals, wherein each hook has a detachable, substantially soft, rounded portion at its proximal end for hanging hats; and 
 a plurality of scarf hooks extending from the elongated member and respectively positioned between at least some of the respective pairs of generally U-shaped hooks; and 
   b) placing the door connecting member over the top portion of a door;   c) affixing the door connecting member to the door; and   d) hanging a hat on one of the round knobs at the proximal end of the generally U-shaped hooks.   
   
   
       7 . The method of  claim 6 , further comprising the steps of:
 e) hanging a purse from one of the generally U-shaped hooks.   
   
   
       6 . The method of  claim 6 , further comprising the steps of:
 e) hanging a scarf from one of the scarf hooks.   
   
   
       8 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein the length of the elongated member is at least about one-half the length of the door. 
   
   
       9 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein the rounded portion is an open cell elastomeric material. 
   
   
       10 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein the door connecting member is an inverted L-shaped member, wherein the door connecting member engages the top portion and the first side of the door, and wherein a fastener extends through the opening and into the top portion of the door. 
   
   
       11 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the door connecting member is between about 0.050 and about 0.070 inches thick. 
   
   
       12 . A space saving hat and purse storage device for being hung on a door, the door having a top portion, a first side and a second side, the storage device comprising:
 a door connecting member for engaging the top portion of the door, the door connecting member having an aperture formed therethrough;   a first generally tubular elongated member extending from the door connecting member and engaging the first side of the door;   a second generally tubular elongated member extending downward vertically from the door connecting member and engaging a side of the door;   a plurality of pairs of generally U-shaped hooks extending from the respective generally tubular elongated members, wherein each hook has a detachable, softened, rounded knob at its proximal end for hanging hats; and   a plurality of secondary hooks extending from the generally tubular elongated members generally between each two pairs of generally U-shaped hooks.   
   
   
       13 . The storage device of  claim 12 , wherein the second generally tubular elongated member engages the second side of the door. 
   
   
       14 . The storage device of  claim 12 , wherein both the first and second generally tubular elongated members engage the first side of the door. 
   
   
       15 . The storage device of  claim 12 , wherein the elongated generally tubular members are at least about one-half the length of the door. 
   
   
       16 . The storage device of  claim 12 , wherein the rounded portion is an open or closed cell elastomeric material. 
   
   
       17 . The storage device of  claim 12 , wherein the door connecting member is an inverted U-shaped member adapted to be placed over the door. 
   
   
       18 . The storage device of  claim 17 , wherein the door connecting member is a steel plate between about 0.050 and about 0.070 inches thick. 
   
   
       19 . A space saving hat and purse storage device for being fastened to a wall, the storage device comprising:
 an elongated member extending adjacent a wall, the elongated member having an anterior surface and a posterior surface;   at least one opening formed through the elongated member;   a plurality of primary hooks extending from the anterior surface of the elongated member, wherein each primary hook has a detachable, substantially soft, rounded portion at its proximal end for engaging a hat; and   a plurality of secondary hooks extending from the elongated member and respectively positioned between at least some of the plurality of primary hooks.   
   
   
       20 . The storage device of  claim 19 , wherein the elongated member has an elongated member length, wherein the wall has a wall length, and wherein the elongated member length is at least about one-half the wall length. 
   
   
       21 . The storage device of  claim 19 , wherein the detachable rounded portion is foamed rubber. 
   
   
       22 . A space saving hat and purse storage device for being fastened to a ceiling, the storage device comprising:
 a ceiling connecting member for being positioned adjacent to the ceiling;   an opening formed through the ceiling connecting member;   an elongated member extending downward vertically from the ceiling connecting member, the elongated member having an anterior surface and a posterior surface;   a plurality of pairs of generally U-shaped hooks extending from the anterior surface of the elongated member, wherein each hook has a detachable, substantially soft, rounded portion at its proximal end for engaging a hat; and   a plurality of secondary hooks extending from the elongated member and respectively positioned between at least some of the respective pairs of generally U-shaped hooks.   
   
   
       23 . The storage device of  claim 22 , wherein the elongated member has an elongated member length, wherein the ceiling has a height from the floor, and wherein the elongated member length is at least about one-half the ceiling height. 
   
   
       24 . The storage device of  claim 22 , wherein the detachable rounded portion is foamed rubber. 
   
   
       25 . The storage device of  claim 22 , wherein the ceiling connecting member is an inverted L-shaped plate member. 
   
   
       26 . The storage device of  claim 22 , wherein the ceiling connecting member is made of steel and is between about 0.050 and about 0.070 inches thick.