Accessory for a hanger

Abstract

The invention provides an accessory for a hanger which allows the hanger to be adapted to include a number of hook formations which can be used to suspend pieces of clothing such as ties, belts, undergarments or the like.

1 . An accessory for a hanger which includes a support structure; the accessory including a body and at least one hook formation which extends from the body; wherein the body is configured as a frame including a first side member and an opposed second side member, and a first end member and an opposed second end member and wherein the first and second side members are at least partially arcuate to extend over at least a portion of the support structure so that the frame is engaged with the support structure and such that the at least one hook formation is suspended from the hanger. 
     
     
         2 . An accessory as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the body of the accessory is formed with a first section and a second section and wherein the body is engaged with the support structure by folding the body over a portion of the support structure so that the first and second section are positioned adjacent each other. 
     
     
         3 . An accessory as claimed in  claim 2  wherein the respective lengths of the first and second sections differs. 
     
     
         4 . An accessory as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the body is configured as a frame including a first side member and an opposed second side member, and a first end member and an opposed second end member and wherein the frame is engaged with the support structure by bending the first and second side members over at least a portion of the support structure. 
     
     
         5 . An accessory as claimed in  claim 4  wherein the first and second side members are deformable at a position so that each of the first and second end members occupy a different horizontal plane relative to each other. 
     
     
         6 . An accessory as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the body is at least partially rigid. 
     
     
         7 . An accessory as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the hook formations are substantially rigid. 
     
     
         8 . An accessory as claimed in  claim 1  wherein one or more portions of the body is flexible. 
     
     
         9 . An accessory as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the entire accessory may be rigid. 
     
     
         10 . An accessory as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the accessory is pre-folded in order to have a curved portion to engage the hanger to locate the accessory. 
     
     
         11 . An accessory as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the accessory is modular to allow assembly for use and disassembly for travel. 
     
     
         12 . An accessory as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the accessory is clamped onto support structure. 
     
     
         13 . An accessory as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the hook formations are weighted to assist with location of the accessory relative to the support structure. 
     
     
         14 . An accessory as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the body is engaged with the support structure by suspending the accessory from the support structure using one or more hooks. 
     
     
         15 . An accessory as claimed in  claim 1  wherein any of the hook formations is rotatably associated with the accessory. 
     
     
         16 . An accessory as claimed in  claim 1  wherein attachment portions are provided on the accessory such that when the accessory is located relative to the support structure, the attachment portions prevent accidental removal or dislodgement. 
     
     
         17 . An accessory as claimed in  claim 1  wherein attachment portions are provided on portions of the accessory which are adjacent one another when the accessory is folded.