Dressing Aid

Abstract

An apparatus for aiding a person getting dressed comprises a framework including a top member, a bottom member, a left member, a right member, and a horizontal middle member between the top member and the bottom member. A first clip coupled adjacent the left member, the clip is configured to retain and release a section of an article of clothing. A second clip coupled adjacent the right member, the clip is configured to retain and release another section of an article of clothing. A hook having a flat end positionable over a top edge of a door to allow the door to be opened and closed while the framework is hanging from the door, and a second end configured to engage the top member of the framework.

1 . An apparatus for aiding a person getting dressed comprising:
 a framework;   a retainer coupled to the framework, the retainer is vertically movable relative to the framework between an upper position corresponding to shoulder height of a person when standing, and a lower position corresponding to shoulder height of a person when seated;   an adjuster configured to hold the retainer in any selected location along the framework between the upper position and the lower position;   a first holder on the retainer, the first holder is configured to retain and release a section of an article of clothing; and   a second holder positioned on the retainer at a predetermined distance from the first holder, the second holder is configured to retain and release another section of the article of clothing.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus according to  claim 1  further comprising:
 hook portions configured on the framework to engage a top edge of a panel and allow at least a portion of the framework to rest against one side of the panel. 
 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus according to  claim 1  further comprising:
 the framework includes a horizontal member between a first edge piece and a second edge piece, the first and second edge pieces engage respective first and second side members of the framework. 
 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus according to  claim 3  further comprising:
 the first and second edge piece and a second edge piece are movable along respective first and second side members of the framework to raise and lower the retainer. 
 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus according to  claim 1  further comprising:
 a first pulley attached to the framework; and 
 a cord coupled to the retainer and wrapped around the first pulley to enable the retainer to be raised and lowered. 
 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus according to  claim 5  further comprising:
 the pulley is configured to hang from a hook coupled to the framework. 
 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus according to  claim 5  further comprising:
 a cleat positioned on the apparatus and configured to hold the retainer in position when the cord is engaged in the cleat. 
 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus according to  claim 1  further comprising:
 a cord lock positioned on the apparatus; and 
 a cord coupled to the retainer and threaded through the cord lock to enable the retainer to be raised and lowered, and to hold the retainer in position when the cord in engaged by the cord lock. 
 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus according to  claim 1  further comprising:
 a first flexible extender coupled to the first holder. 
 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus according to  claim 1  further comprising:
 the framework includes a plurality of horizontal members spaced vertically and positioned between first and second side members of the framework. 
 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus according to  claim 1  further comprising:
 the retainer is a flat panel. 
 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus according to  claim 11  further comprising:
 a bar coupled to a back side of the retainer to allow some space between the back side of the retainer and the bar; 
 the first and second holders are coupled to the front side of the retainer; and 
 hook portions positionable on one of the horizontal members to engage the bar on the back side of the retainer, the hooks are movable among the horizontal members to adjust the vertical position of the retainer portion. 
 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus according to  claim 1  further comprising:
 the first and second holders are clips. 
 
     
     
         14 . An apparatus for aiding a person getting dressed comprising:
 a telescopic pole that is height adjustable;   a retainer positionable on the pole, the retainer includes curved sections on either end that curve in a horizontal plane away from the pole;   a first holder positioned on a curved section of the retainer, the first holder is configured to retain a section of an article of clothing and to release the section of the article of clothing; and   a second holder positioned on another curved section of the retainer at a predetermined distance from the first holder, the second holder is configured to retain another section of the article of clothing and to release the other section of the article of clothing.   
     
     
         15 . The apparatus according to  claim 14  further comprising:
 the retainer includes a telescopic linear section that is adjustable in width between approximately 1 foot and 2 feet. 
 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus according to  claim 14  further comprising:
 a mounting stand configured to support the telescopic pole in a vertical orientation. 
 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus according to  claim 14  further comprising:
 a stool configured to support the telescopic pole in a vertical orientation and to allow a person to be seated adjacent to the article of clothing. 
 
     
     
         18 . The apparatus according to  claim 14  further comprising:
 a locking device on the telescoping pole operable to maintain the vertical height of the pole. 
 
     
     
         19 . An apparatus for aiding a person getting dressed comprising:
 a framework including a top member, a bottom member, a left member, a right member, and a horizontal middle member between the top member and the bottom member;   a first clip coupled adjacent the left member, the clip is configured to retain and release a section of an article of clothing;   a second clip coupled adjacent the right member, the clip is configured to retain and release another section of an article of clothing; and   a hook having a flat end positionable over a top edge of a door to allow the door to be opened and closed while the framework is hanging from the door, and a second end configured to engage the top member of the framework.   
     
     
         20 . The apparatus according to  claim 14  further comprising:
 the first and second clips are movable between the bottom member and the horizontal middle member.