Hanger apparatus and system thereof

Abstract

A novel hanger apparatus and associated system for connecting multiple hangers together as a space saving technique is disclosed herein. Many additional features are provided to improve a garment hanger design such as a rib configured to a frame for added strength. Also, a lower cross bar is constructed with a slight bow so that additional weight can be placed on the hanger without the adverse affects of deflection. Also according to a preferred embodiment, a half elliptical shape is providing to the lower cross bar to prevent creasing to pants folded over the cross bar. A hanger system disclosed herein includes apertures configured correctly within the hanger frame so that multiple hangers can be coupled together. Additionally, apertures are configured so that when second and third hangers are coupled side by side to a first hanger, the respective apertures of the second and third hangers will line up so that a fourth and further subsequent hangers can be coupled thereto.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A hanger apparatus for hanging garments comprising:
 a neck portion at an upper end thereof;   a hook portion piviotably coupled to the neck portion, the hook portion further for engaging a closet rod;   a shoulder portion extending from the neck portion;   a lower cross bar coupled to the shoulder portion, the lower cross bar further comprising a slight upward bow, the slight upward bow preventing adverse affects of deflection of the lower cross bar due a combined effect of gravity and a load applied to the lower cross bar.   
     
     
         2 . The hanger apparatus for hanging garments of  claim 1 , the lower cross bar further comprising a half elliptical shape in a cross sectional aspect, the half elliptical shape including a major axis and a semi-minor axis. 
     
     
         3 . The hanger apparatus for hanging garments of  claim 1 , the shoulder portion comprising a longitudinal rib along a length and along an underside thereof, the longitudinal rib providing structural support to the hanger apparatus. 
     
     
         4 . The hanger apparatus for hanging garments of  claim 1 , wherein the shoulder portion has a flat top surface and wherein the lower cross bar has a curved surface in the top aspect. 
     
     
         5 . The hanger apparatus for hanging garments of  claim 1  the neck portion comprising:
 a bell-shape, the bell shape having a gradual and increasing slope that decreases in angle at the transition to the shoulder portion; and 
 an orifice at a top end thereof for mating to the hook portion. 
 
     
     
         6 . The hanger apparatus for hanging garments of  claim 1  wherein an interior of the neck portion comprises three apertures wherein two of the three apertures are circles and further wherein the other aperture is a plane figure comprising a plurality of curved lines. 
     
     
         7 . The hanger apparatus for hanging garments of  claim 1 , the shoulder portion comprising a step change in width providing strength and durability thereto. 
     
     
         8 . A system for hanging garments comprising:
 a first hanger apparatus comprising:
 a neck portion having an aperture at an interior thereof; 
 a hook portion pivotably coupled the neck portion; 
 a shoulder portion extending from the neck portion; and 
 a cross bar extending horizontally from the neck portion; and 
   a second hanger apparatus having a hook portion pivotably coupled to the neck portion, wherein the second hanger hook portion is rotated 90 degrees with respect to the second hanger neck portion, wherein further the second hanger hook portion is further coupled to the first hanger aperture for saving space while hanging multiple garments.   
     
     
         9 . The system for hanging garments of  claim 8 , wherein the first hanger aperture is a first aperture, the first hanger apparatus further comprising a second aperture adjacent to the first aperture, the second aperture configured to receive a hook from a third hanger apparatus, wherein the second and third hangers further comprise respective apertures, wherein the second and third hanger respective apertures are aligned and concentric for receiving a fourth hanger apparatus. 
     
     
         10 . The system for hanging garments of  claim 8 , wherein the first hanger apparatus cross bar further comprises a slight upward bow, the slight upward bow preventing adverse affects of deflection of the cross bar due a combined effect of gravity and a load applied to the lower cross bar. 
     
     
         11 . A hanger apparatus for hanging garments comprising:
 a neck portion at an upper end thereof;   a hook portion coupled to the neck portion, the hook portion further for engaging a closet rod;   a shoulder portion extending from the neck portion;   a lower cross bar coupled to the shoulder portion, the lower cross bar further comprising a half elliptical shape in a cross sectional aspect, the half elliptical shape including a major axis and a semi-minor axis.   
     
     
         12 . The hanger apparatus for hanging garments of  claim 1 , the lower cross bar further comprising a slight upward bow with respect to a longitudinal axis, the slight upward bow preventing adverse affects of deflection of the lower cross bar due a combined effect of gravity and a load applied to the lower cross bar. 
     
     
         13 . The hanger apparatus for hanging garments of  claim 1 , the shoulder portion comprising a longitudinal rib along a length and along an underside thereof, the longitudinal rib providing structural support to the hanger apparatus. 
     
     
         14 . The hanger apparatus for hanging garments of  claim 1 , wherein the shoulder portion has a flat top surface and wherein the lower cross bar has a curved surface in the top aspect. 
     
     
         15 . The hanger apparatus for hanging garments of  claim 1  the neck portion comprising:
 a bell-shape, the bell shape having a gradual and increasing slope that decreases in angle at the transition to the shoulder portion; and 
 an orifice at a top end thereof for mating to the hook portion. 
 
     
     
         16 . The hanger apparatus for hanging garments of  claim 1  wherein an interior of the neck portion comprises three apertures wherein two of the three apertures are circles and further wherein the other aperture is a plane figure comprising a plurality of curved lines. 
     
     
         17 . The hanger apparatus for hanging garments of  claim 1 , the shoulder portion comprising a step change in width providing strength and durability thereto. 
     
     
         18 . The hanger apparatus for hanging garments of  claim 1 , wherein the hook portion is piviotably coupled to the neck portion.