Garment hanging and folding device

Abstract

A folding hanger for hanging and folding garments includes a plurality of brackets. The plurality of brackets are connected to one another and have the ability to be folded together. The plurality of brackets are locked in the folded position by a locking device. The garment hanging and folding device provides for a space saving device as well as an easy and wrinkle free way of packing clothes for traveling.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A folding hanger comprising:
 a plurality of brackets comprising at least a first bracket and a second bracket, wherein a top of said second bracket is connected to a bottom of said first bracket by a hinge;   a locking mechanism attached to a top of said first bracket, wherein a bottom of said second bracket rotates towards said top of said first bracket in a retracted position and said locking mechanism locks said second bracket in said retracted position; and   a hook attached to at least one of said top of said first bracket or said locking mechanism.   
     
     
         2 . The folding hanger of  claim 1 , further comprising a third bracket, wherein a top of said third bracket is connected to said bottom of said second bracket by a hinge. 
     
     
         3 . The folding hanger of  claim 2 , wherein said at least one of said brackets comprises a screen. 
     
     
         4 . The folding hanger of  claim 1 , wherein said hook is in a retracted or non-retracted state. 
     
     
         5 . The folding hanger of  claim 1 , wherein said locking mechanism comprises a rotating lock body attached to said top of said first bracket by a rotating lock body pivot. 
     
     
         6 . The folding hanger of  claim 5 , wherein said hook is attached to said rotating lock body pivot. 
     
     
         7 . The folding hanger of  claim 5 , wherein said rotating lock body comprises a plurality of lock body tabs. 
     
     
         8 . The folding hanger of  claim 7 , wherein said top of said first bracket comprises a rear lock tab and wherein, in a locked position, said bottom of said second bracket is locked between said rear lock tab and said at least one of the plurality of lock body tabs. 
     
     
         9 . The folding hanger of  claim 8 , wherein said top of said first bracket comprises a lock pin. 
     
     
         10 . The folding hanger of  claim 9 , wherein said plurality of lock body tabs comprise a receiver, wherein said lock pin fits in the said receiver when in said locked position.