Device for Drying Garments and Equipment

Abstract

Multipurpose, expandable device for drying garments and equipment is disclosed. The drying device of the present invention holds garments open to increase air flow inside and outside, with the optional air fan further accelerating the time to dry. The drying device can be used for multiple shapes and sizes of clothing, as well as certain equipment and shoes. The drying device is expandable, while still taking up minimal space. The drying device is easy to disassemble into a compact unit to can be easily transported for when travelling or not in use. All of which eliminates the need for running a small load through a drying machine.

The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows: 
     
         1 . A device consisting of the following parts in combination:
 a vertical support;   a first hook;   a first shoulder;   the vertical support connected to the first shoulders and first hook on a first end.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising
 a second hook; and   a second shoulder;   the vertical support connected to the second shoulder and second hook on an opposing second end.   
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein
 the vertical support rod has a female thread on a first end;   the first shoulder has a pass through hole;   the first hook has a male threaded end; and   the hook and vertical support are threaded together with the threads passing through a shoulder pass through hole, securing the shoulder in place between the vertical support and hook.   
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein
 the vertical support rod has a female thread on a first end and a male thread on the second opposing end;   the shoulders have a pass through hole;   the first hook has a male threaded end;   the second hook has a female threaded end; and   the hooks and vertical support are threaded together with the threads passing through the shoulders pass through hole, securing the shoulders in place between the vertical support and hooks.   
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 2 , further comprising
 a fan hung from the bottom hook.   
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 4 ,
 a fan;   the fan is comprised of female threads and is connected to the second, opposing end of the vertical support with a male thread of corresponding size.   
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein
 the top, first hook allows the device to be hung from any standard rod or large hook;   the top shoulder allows the garment or equipment to drape over the edges.   
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein
 the top, first hook allows the device to be hung from any standard rod or large hook;   the top shoulder allows the garment or equipment to drape over the edges; and   the width of the shoulder pieces keeps the sides of the garment from sticking together when wet, allowing for air to circulate inside the garment and reach all sides.   
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein
 the vertical support provides spacing and rigidity for the bottom shoulder;   the bottom shoulder serves two purposes:
 it can serve to help keep the front and back of a garment open and separate if the garment is long, OR 
 it can be used for a second garment to be similarly dried while taking up no additional horizontal space. 
   
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein
 the bottom hook keeps the bottom shoulder connected to the vertical support; and   can also be used to hang additional items.   
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising
 a plurality of vertical support rods;
 the vertical support rods have a female thread on a first end; 
 the vertical support rods have a male thread on a second, opposing end; 
   the first shoulder has a pass through hole;   the first hook has a male threaded end; and   the first hook and first vertical support are threaded together with the threads passing through a first shoulder pass through hole, securing the first shoulder in place between the first vertical support and first hook;   a second shoulder having a pass through hole;   a second vertical support rod threaded to the first vertical support rod;   the second vertical support rod and first vertical support are threaded together with the threads passing through a second shoulder pass through hole, securing the second shoulder in place between the first vertical support and second vertical support; and   repeating the number of shoulders and vertical supports for any plurality of shoulders and vertical supports threaded together.   
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein
 a rounded shoulder is oriented with the rounded side facing up.   
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein
 rounded shoulders are oriented with the rounded side facing up.   
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein
 all of the parts are made by injection molding; and   the parts are made of plastic an abs/hips blend.   
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein
 all of the parts are made by injection molding; and   the parts are made of plastic an abs/hips blend.   
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising
 one or more smaller hooks hanging from the open holes of the shoulder.   
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein
 one or more smaller hooks hanging from the open holes of the shoulders.   
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising
 a bottom piece or base, which allows the entire device to stand on the floor, rather than hanging from a rod; and   the base is comprised of female threads and is connected to the second, opposing end of the vertical support with a male thread of corresponding size.   
     
     
         19 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein rather than having the hooks and vertical support run through the center of the device,
 the first pass through hole is moved to the outer edge of the shoulder; and   another, second pass through holes is added to the opposing other outer edge of the shoulder;   each pass through holes has a corresponding vertical support and hooks.   
     
     
         20 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein rather than having the hooks and vertical support run through the center of the device,
 the first pass through hole is moved to the outer edge of the shoulder; and   another, second set of pass through holes is added to the opposing other outer edge of the shoulders;   each set of pass through holes has a corresponding vertical support and top and bottom hooks.   
     
     
         21 . The device of  claim 20 , further comprising
 a fan hung from each of the bottom hooks.   
     
     
         22 . The device of  claim 20 ,
 one or more fans;   each fan is comprised of female threads and is connected to one or more of the second, opposing ends of the vertical supports with a male thread of corresponding size.