Storage is an important component in the care and maintenance of clothing. Clothes that are hang, suspended in an appropriate manner from a hanger, is an effective method of storing clothes to avoid crease. The invention of hanger has evolved through the years which made a great impact in today’s consumerist society. The timeline below will show the development of the hanger from its origin and up to today’s innovations.
Many historians believe that the third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, invented a prototype of the coat hanger and some says it was O.A. North of Connecticut, USA. However, an article published by Virginia Mescher on 2006 argues that images of early hangers, from ancient Egypt and Greece are shown on the web site of the Museum of Coat hangers which indicates that cloth hangers are existent even before Thomas Jefferson applied for patent of his idea of a hanger.
Note: Not all entry that was patented on a specific date, means that the patented item was available on that date or that it was ever manufactured. The patent dates should be used only as a guideline for dating but should not be the only criteria used in dating a particular invention or item.
Albert Trou made a wooden frame which was padded with cotton and covered with wool which are designed for hanging clothes.
1835
Wire and Wooden hangers were displayed Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë’s home in Haworth, England and were supposedly made by a local carpenter.
1840
Stanley Fry designed a padded wire/wood silk-covered.
1852
W. B. Olds was issued the first patent of hanger (#8,858) the “coat-form.” It “consists in a bow or shank on one side opposite to its vertex, or pivoted to a bracket which is secured in a wall, or to any stationary standard or pendants horizontally upon the pivot.”
1868
D. Leach and E. S. Wardwell was issued next hanger patent (#79,580). Their inventio was used as a coat and cloak-hanger and was formed of cast iron or wood. The hanger was portable but still was hung by a loop-type device rather than a hook over a rod.
1869
The first wire coat patent was issued to E. N. Snow (#97,562) was an improvement on Leach and Wardwell’s patent for “Coat and Cloak Hanger.”
1869
O.A. North of Connecticut, USA invented the coat hook made of wood that later inspired the invention of hanger that was mass later produced.
1903
Albert J. Parkhouse invented a hanger made of a simple piece of wire and shaped two ovals and are twisted together which but a similar twisted wire hanger had been previously patented on December 7, 1869 (#97,562) by E. N. Snow and in subsequent years, many other design ideas over the ensuing decades were patented
1932
Schuyler C. Hulett mounted cardboard tubes on the wire sections which supported the clothing in order to prevent excess wrinkling.
1965
Gerhard Wieckmann filed a patent for a revolutionary new hanger that still had a wire hook, however used a new design wooden frame.
1967
J.H Batts invented a molded plastic hanger which would not only lower production costs but would increase the hanger’s durability, the contoured design enabled it to hold heavier items such as suit jackets and pants with greater sturdiness - whilst enabling garments to maintain their natural shape.
2001
An improved triangular construction cloth hanger comprises a strip of a paperboard or plastic material, or of a laminate material, including two top wings symmetrically slanted to one another, and coupled to one another by a middle top portion and a bottom strip portion having a plurality of ridges made by forming through the strip body a plurality of longitudinal or slanted ribs and die cut portions and cut-outs, for providing the sheet material strip with a crowned construction invented by Carlo Micciche′ and Luca Micciche′.
2002
Steel Wire Garment Hangers or SWG hangers were mass produced in China, the model was made of steel wire, fabricated from carbon steel wire, be it galvanized or painted, available with coated with latex or epoxy or similar gripping materials, fashioned with paper covers or capes (with/without printing) and or nonslip features such as saddles or tubes. This material has several commercial designations, such as shirt, suit, caped, or latex (industrial) hangers.
2006
This invention provided with mobilizable clothes hanger pin in the both-side ends of a pair of main body clothes-hanger rack. It is best utilized when airing sheet and many clothes, the clothes hanger pin of a pair of main body clothes hanger pin and both sides launches fully, whole sheet can be dried in the air and many fine airings of clothes.
2008
The Hanger for Apparels and other items made of corrugated boards. This material is built from one, two or more sheets of stacked corrugated boards. An adhesive material is applied to adhere the sheets together. The corrugations in the board(s) in the peripheral areas of the time are crushed to reduce the air gap in the corrugations.
2010
The multi-functional clothes hanger can be used for drying clothes, and a plurality of common clothes hangers can be hung at different positions of the connecting chain or the sub-hook; therefore, the multi-functional clothes hanger can be used for drying or hanging a plurality of pieces of clothes to save space, can also be used for drying cotton fiber, a coverlet, a mat or other big articles and can prevent the fabric or the lining of the clothes from being deformed and wrinkled, and the articles are not easy to drop out.
2011
Novel retractable cloth hanger was invented. The utility model discloses a novel retractable cloth hanger which comprises a cloth hanger body and a retractable bracket. The retractable bracket is installed on the cloth hanger body through a clamping seat on the cloth hanger body, and provided with a key wall to be matched with the clamping seat. The novel retractable cloth hanger can perform retractable positioning, is suitable for clothes in different sizes, and can ensure that clothes are not out of shape.
2012
The invention of hanger formed with a galvanized layer was manufactured for hanging clothes. This hanger material uses galvanized iron wire and bent to form a hanger for openhandedness. This invention is a separate synthetic resin by galvanizing the iron wire which made possible to prevent the clothes hanging on the clothes hanger to rust, the manufacturing cost is low, and is recyclable, and the latex coating on the clothes hanger prevents the clothes from flowing off the clothes hanger.
The hanger material discloses a lockable wind-resistant cloth hanger comprises a hanger body, a pothook arranged on an upper portion of the hanger body, a lock catch, a lock ring and a rivet.
A hanger for clothes rack is an invention more particularly a hanger for a hanger that is composed of a bracket coupled to a wall, a support fixed to the bracket, and a plurality of hanger rods straddling the support, which hangs or hangs a garment on which the hanger hangs
Package hangers are generally used to allow packages (e.g. packed items of clothing, such as tights or underwear) to be conveniently stored or displayed on a hanger. Generally, the package hangers are designed to be attached to the package when the package is being assembled.
2013
This invention combined the advantages of the triangle clothes hanger and the round clothes hanger. The folding multifunctional cloth hanger has the advantages of being simple in structure, convenient to carry and fold, low in cost, high in practicability, easy to use and small in occupied space. The folding multifunctional cloth hanger breaks through the traditional ideas of cloth hanger.
2015
A space saving hanger comprises a frame for Supporting a garment, the frame including a first arm portion and a second arm portion.
A foldable multifunctional hanger was designed and developed for solving problem of stability, Analysis of Structures, easy to carry, foldable, takes up space few, convenient for collecting, can the clothes of different shoulder breadth of airing and shoes.
2016
This invention includes a series of development methods with a kind of design that is material friendly of such as paper and card board ecology that has similar intensity with plastic or timber and hook-based wire that is connected to a plane, so that width ad profile arb be made significantly to planarize clothes hanger.
A blouse tree hanger is extremely useful. The extra grippy arms hold tops or shirts in place and can hang six blouses at a time. It is a pro creases free material, made from durable 6 Tier Chrome Hanger coated in black vinyl for non-slip function.
2017
Strappy items in closet could be lessen with Tank Top Organizer Hanger which is deigned to eliminate clutter for it helps store tops, bras, camisoles, etc. This sleek, and compact multi-hanger organizer can hold up to 8 hangers worth of clothes. It is a space-saving organizer that is perfect for drip drying clothes and can be easily used in laundry rooms as well as closets. This organizer is durable and built to last for it is constructed with rust-resistant power-coated steel.
This S-shaped hanger is made of sturdy stainless-steel construction that is not easy to be out of shape. It holds pants in place without creating creases. This utility material holds at least five pairs of slacks, so it frees up tons of space.
From bendy straws to bendy hangers, everything is better when it's bendy. The main feature of this invention is to eliminate unsightly shoulder lumps caused by wire and plastic hangers. It is made of soft padded foam and sturdy plastic that are completely bendable so shirts drip-dry without bumpy bulges at the shoulders and thin-strapped garments stay firmly in place. What makes this material amazing is that, it has an adjustable arm that bend in any direction to fit small or large shirts.
It is an extremely versatile soft foam hanger form into a variety of different shapes to suit the specific needs of all your eclectic items.
A curvy hanger designed for belts, ties, and scarves with 23 storage compartments was introduced in the market. This hanger material is aesthetically appealing due to its elegant design with chrome finished, and build with durable metal construction to last long.
Padded Hangers are fancy yet very functional. Compact foam padded coat hanger, with well-designed curve matches the coat/suit/sweater shoulders perfectly. The high-density foam is soft and well recovery for years supportive. The hanger cover is extremely soft and smooth made of silky satin, leaving no mark on delicate and precious clothes like evening dresses, cashmere sweaters, fur clothing, silk under wears. The body frame of the hanger is made of sturdy and solid wood offers stronger support and heavier loading than plastic ones, no worrying about falling apart even to hang a heavy fur coat. A lovely bowknot under 360¡ã anti-rust chrome hook, increases the elegance of every closet.
The Non-Slip Clothes Hangers aren't old school, cheap plastic hangers. These hangers are made of high-grade plastic built to last, feature non-slip grips to keep your clothes in place, and have a super functional design to adapt to every item in your wardrobe.
Swing Arm Slack Hanger originated in the US This hanger has five arms to hang slacks or skirts. But instead of just hanging them over a bar for them to immediately slip off, these arms swing out and lock in place once you've hung up your items. This model is made of stainless steel.
Cascading hangers helps save space in every closet. The clamps are gel-coated which securely hold garments without damaging them, and the distance between the clips can be easily adjusted to compensate for different items.
Velvet Scarf Hanger has a similar function with the curvy hanger designed for scarves, belts, or other small accessories. However, this hanger is made of ABS plastic with flocked coating provided that this innovation is safe from rusting.
2018
Basic Walnut Wooden Hangers are wood hangers that are great for heavier items prone to wrinkling, like suits and sport coats. It adds a sense of organization and upscale look to any closet and withstand more weight than typical metal or plastic hangers. Walnut wooden hangers are designed with a flat profile so that it doesn’t jut out in any closet, reducing wasted space and helping you keep a clutter-free closet. Each one has a chrome swivel neck that is treated against rust and aging.
Nonslip Velvet Clothes Hangers Velvet hangers are classy, and are a great choice for delicate items like dresses and camisoles that are prone to slippage in every closet. These hangers are truly space saving, taking up less of a profile than wood and plastic hangers. The velvet hanger can hold 10 pounds of weight, despite its lightweight frame.
While wood hangers are a great versatile choice for a heavy-duty hanger, however there are garments that need even more strength to hold it. The U-Slide hanger similar to the non-slip hanger but is more powerful hanger with a low profile. It is great for hanging an entire outfit to make mornings easier, each one can hold up to 12 pounds of clothing, which is strong enough for an entire suit. Made from heavy-duty plastic with a silicone non-slip grip. The “u-slide” design is crafted to keep shirts and blouses on the hanger without stretching out their collars. Each hanger is 16 inches wide and has a swivel hook.
A collapsible hanger is designed for travelers. Not only does this foldable 16-inch hanger allow to hang clothing on a vacation or during a road trip, it also doubles as a baby hanger when folded, becoming just over 8-inches wide. Fold the hanger twice, and it becomes just under 6”, allowing you to easily store it inside of luggage. It is made of heavy black plastic. This type of hanger is the best choice for hanging clothes while you’re away from home however, this is not recommended for everyday use.
The Wall-Mounted Hanger is similar to the hanger for clothes rack or hanger of hanger from 2012, however this material is made from premium grade stainless steel and mounts to any wall to add extra storage space compared to the previous invention which is made of plastic. It has a 180-degree swivel so that you can fold it away when it’s not in use, the prior invention was fixed permanently. When fully extended, the arm is 10” long and has five hooks for extra hanger space, which made this extra special than the early invention. The hanger can hold 25 pounds or more when anchored to the wall.
This skirt and trouser hanger have clips to keep skirts from falling or getting a crease when hung over a bar. One hanger holds four skirts or any garment with slim profile saving you valuable closet space. This is a combination of a hanger with clip and a tree blouse, forming a skirt and trouser hanger. It is made of stainless steel and the clamps are coated with gel-coated which firmly hold garments without causing impairment.
2019
The Electric Clothes Drying Rack is home essential with normal clothing for overall nursing, small scaled clothe and shoes urgently dry function. It is travelling essentially by self-dry and smooth clothing functions.
It an amazing product that comes with amazing features. This hanger is a mini compact size and detachable, it doesn’t take much space, so its perfect be in closet or in luggage. It fast dries clothes within there (3) hours, work in 15o W/110v-220v/50Hz. Hot and cold air auto-switch every 3 hours, no shrinkage/heat damage to clothes. This material is built with ABS plastic and electronic components. This is highly beneficial while traveling or in damp weathers.
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