Pop-Up Hanger

Abstract

In certain embodiments, an apparatus includes a hanger attached to a telescoping rod such that the hanger is operable to move from a first position, in which the telescoping rod is collapsed, to a second position, in which the telescoping rod is extended. The system further includes a mechanism operable to control movement of the hanger arms from first position, in which the hanger arms are collapsed against the telescoping rod, to the second position, in which the hanger arms are extended at an angle from the telescoping rod to enable the hanger arms to support clothing. The system further includes a button(s) operable to extend the telescoping rod and extend the hanger arms.

1 . An apparatus, comprising:
 a telescoping rod, comprising a top rod end, a bottom rod end opposite the top rod end, one or more overlapping sections, and one or more attachment points operable to receive one or more hangers while still allowing the telescoping rod to perform a telescoping motion when the one or more hangers are not attached;   a first arm and a second arm, generally symmetric about the rod, each comprising a distal arm end and a proximal arm end, the proximal arm end directly coupled to a top portion of the telescoping rod and permanently affixed to the telescoping rod, the top portion of the apparatus comprising a hook for hanging the entire apparatus;   a handle coupled to the bottom rod end;   a button operable to automatically extend and contract the telescoping rod, the button comprising an actuator located on the handle;   a display stand operable to couple with the handle;   wherein the telescoping rod is configured to extend and contract using a single hand.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more attachment points are operable to receive one or more hangers while still allowing the telescoping rod to perform the telescoping motion when the one or more hangers are not attached and are located on opposite sides of the rod. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first arm and the second arm each further comprise padding. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first arm and the second arm further comprise one or more grooves. 
     
     
         5 . (canceled) 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein a movable joint couples the proximal arm end to the top portion of the apparatus. 
     
     
         7 - 8 . (canceled) 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a first arm support operable to move the distal arm end of the first arm support between 0 and approximately 90 degrees away from the telescoping rod, and a second arm support operable to move the distal arm end of the second arm support between 0 and approximately 90 degrees away from the telescoping rod. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising
 a runner fitting on the rod that can slide up and down the rod; and   a first arm support and a second arm support, generally symmetric about the rod, with the first arm support coupled to the first arm and to the runner, and the second arm support coupled to the second arm and to the runner.   
     
     
         11 . An apparatus, comprising:
 a telescoping rod, comprising a top rod end, a bottom rod end, one or more overlapping sections, and one or more attachment points operable to receive one or more hangers while still allowing the telescoping rod to perform a telescoping motion when the one or more hangers are not attached;   a first arm and a second arm, generally symmetric about the rod, each comprising a distal arm end and a proximal arm end, the proximal arm end directly coupled to a top portion of the telescoping rod and permanently affixed to the telescoping rod, the top portion of the apparatus comprising a hook for hanging the entire apparatus;   a runner fitting on the rod that can slide up and down the rod;   a first arm support and a second arm support, generally symmetric about the rod, with the first arm support coupled to the first arm and to the runner, and the second arm support coupled to the second arm and to the runner;   a handle coupled to the bottom rod end;   a button operable to automatically extend and contract the telescoping rod, the button comprising an actuator located on the handle;   a display stand operable to couple with the handle;   wherein the telescoping rod is configured to extend and contract using a single hand.   
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the one or more attachment points are operable to receive one or more hangers while still allowing the telescoping rod to perform the telescoping motion when the one or more hangers are not attached and are located on opposite sides of the rod. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the first arm and the second arm each further comprise padding. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the first arm and the second arm further comprise one or more grooves. 
     
     
         15 - 17 . (canceled) 
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein a mechanism couples the proximal arm end to the top portion of the apparatus, the mechanism operable to facilitate extending and collapsing the arm. 
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , the first arm support operable to move the distal arm end of the first arm support between 0 and approximately 90 degrees away from the telescoping rod, and the second arm support operable to move the distal arm end of the second arm support between 0 and approximately 90 degrees away from the telescoping rod. 
     
     
         20 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , further comprising at least one stop for positioning the first arm and the second arm in a set position.