Vertically-Oriented Clothes Organizer and Method of Use Thereof

Abstract

A vertically-aligned organizer comprising a backpanel a plurality of bellowed sectionalized compartments; and a coupling mechanism adapted to removably couple the plurality of sectionalized compartments to the backpanel. The backpanel of one embodiment is comprised of (i) a front surface adapted to align in a generally vertical direction, (ii) a top edge, (iii) at least one bore, and (iv) a generally flexible material. A method of organizing articles using a vertically-aligned organizer of may comprise placing the backpanel front surface in a generally vertical position, coupling the backpanel to one of a wall, a door, and a frame, coupling the plurality of bellowed sectionalized compartments to the backpanel front surface, and placing articles within the plurality of bellowed sectionalized compartments.

1 . A vertically-aligned organizer comprising,
 a backpanel comprising,
 a front surface adapted to align in a generally vertical direction, 
 a top edge, 
 at least one bore, 
 a generally flexible material; 
   a plurality of bellowed sectionalized compartments adapted to expand in a generally horizontal direction; and   a coupling mechanism adapted to removably couple the plurality of sectionalized compartments to the backpanel.   
   
   
       2 . The vertically-aligned organizer of  claim 1  wherein,
 the at least one bore is adapted to receive a hanging instrument;   the backpanel is adapted to hang from the hanging instrument and comprises an internal frame along the top edge;   the plurality of bellowed sectionalized compartments comprise,
 transparent section walls, 
 a generally flexible porous material adapted to allow air to enter the compartment; and 
   the coupling mechanism is comprised of hook and loop material.   
   
   
       3 . The vertical organizer of  claim 1  wherein, the backpanel further comprises, one of a hanging organizer adapted to receive a hanging instrument, a vertical coupling organizer adapted to couple to a household item, and a frame organizer adapted to couple to a stand-alone frame. 
   
   
       4 . The vertical organizer of  claim 1 , the plurality of bellowed sectionalized compartments comprising,
 a sectionalized cavity comprising,
 a cavity comprising at least one opening, 
 one or more sidewalls surrounding at least a portion of the cavity, the sidewalls comprising a generally flexible porous material adapted to allow air to enter the compartment, 
 a front cover comprising a generally flexible porous material adapted to allow air to enter the compartment, 
 a back cover comprising, a generally flexible porous material adapted to allow air to enter the compartment, 
 a lid adapted to substantially cover the cavity opening; 
 a clasping device adapted to couple a lid distal edge proximal a front cover; and 
   one or more transparent dividers.   
   
   
       5 . The vertical organizer of  claim 1  wherein,
 the coupling mechanism comprises a first portion, the first portion adapted to couple to,
 a coupling mechanism second portion, 
 the bellowed sectionalized compartments; and further comprising, 
   a handle;   an internal frame;   a material adapted for use as a travel bag; and   a clasping device comprising a plurality of teeth.   
   
   
       6 . The vertical organizer of  claim 1  further comprising,
 a standalone frame; and wherein,   the plurality of sectionalized compartments comprise one of, color-coded compartments, shape-coded compartments and kid-oriented compartments; and   the at least one bore is a plurality of bores adapted to receive a hanging instrument.   
   
   
       7 . A method of organizing articles using the vertically-aligned organizer of  claim 1  comprising,
 placing the backpanel front surface in a generally vertical position;   coupling the backpanel to one of a wall, a door, and a frame;   coupling the plurality of bellowed sectionalized compartments to the backpanel front surface; and   placing articles within the plurality of bellowed sectionalized compartments.   
   
   
       8 . The method of  claim 7  further including,
 uncoupling at least one sectionalized compartment from the backpanel front surface;   using the sectionalized compartment as a travel bag.   
   
   
       9 . A method of organizing comprising,
 placing a backpanel front surface in a generally vertical position;   coupling the backpanel to one of a household item, a hanging instrument, and a frame;   using a coupling mechanism to couple a plurality of bellowed sectionalized compartments to the backpanel;   placing garments within the plurality of bellowed sectionalized compartments.   
   
   
       10 . The method of  claim 9  wherein, coupling the backpanel to one of a household item, a hanging instrument, and a frame comprises one of,
 tacking the backpanel to one of a wall and a door,   placing the backpanel through a hook; and   coupling the backpanel to a stand-alone frame.   
   
   
       11 . The method of  claim 9  wherein, placing garments within the plurality of bellowed sectionalized compartments comprises,
 removing one or more sectionalized compartments from the backpanel;   opening the one or more sectionalized compartments; and   replacing the one or more sectionalized compartments on the backpanel.   
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 11  wherein,
 placing garments within the plurality of bellowed sectionalized compartments includes generally surrounding the garments with a compartment frame; and   opening the one or more sectionalized compartments includes, one of unfolding and unzipping the one or more sectionalized compartments.   
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 9  further including,
 allowing air to enter the one or more sectionalized compartments through a porous compartment skin;   viewing garments through at least one transparent divider; and   closing a lid.   
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 11  further including,
 zipping the one or more sectionalized compartments closed;   grabbing a sectionalized compartment handle;   using the handle to carry the compartment.   
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 9  wherein, placing garments within the plurality of bellowed sectionalized compartments comprised expanding the compartments. 
   
   
       16 . A vertical organizing system comprising,
 a standalone frame;   a plurality of sectionalized compartments adapted to operatively couple to the standalone frame.   
   
   
       17 . The system of  claim 16 , further comprising,
 a backpanel; and   a coupling mechanism adapted to couple the backpanel to the plurality of sectionalized compartments.   
   
   
       18 . The system of  claim 17 , wherein,
 the backpanel comprises a flexible backpanel about 3 feet in width and about 6 feet in length, the backpanel comprising one of cotton and a cotton blend; and   the coupling mechanism comprising snaps.   
   
   
       19 . The system of  claim 16  wherein,
 the frame comprises 4 legs and an upper crossbar; and   the compartments comprise compartment adapted for use a travel bags.   
   
   
       20 . The system of  claim 19  wherein,
 the frame legs are about 6 feet in length and the upper crossbar is about 3 feet in length; and   the travel bags are comprised of different sizes wherein,
 one bag comprises a cavity having a volume less than 1 cubic foot, 
 one bag comprises a cavity having a volume less than 2 cubic feet, and 
 one bag comprises a cavity having a volume less than 3 cubic feet.