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No license under 35 U.S.C. 184 has been granted at this time, if the phrase “IF REQUIRED, FOREIGN FILING LICENSE GRANTED" DOES NOT appear on this form. Applicant may stil petition for a license under 37 CFR 5.12, if a license is desired before the expiration of 6 months from the filing date of the application. if 6 months has lapsed from the filing date of this application and the licensee has not received any indication of a secrecy order under 35 U.S.C. 181, the licensee may foreign file the application pursuantto 37 CFR 5.15(b).ABSTRACT The present invention is an easily used folding hanger for drying and storing wetsuits, waders, dry-suits, or similar water sport garments; and a pair of accessories (either boots, booties, water shoes, or gloves). Some existing hangers accommodate accessories. Current hangers support all the weight of the garments on the shoulders or shoulder straps causing damage to the garment. This hanger minimizes the stress on the garment by supporting it’s mid-section from an open "horizontal arm", while providing two steeply angled arms, “booty wings", to hold accessories. When not in use, existing non-folding hangers are either bulky or (with the exposed hook) potentially damaging to the garment. Some are both. In the open position, the V shape provides more vertical reach than other designs; increasing the hanger’s versatility in use. Storing the garment and accessories together increases efficient expenditure of the user’s time, both before and after use. Page 6 of 9What is claimed is: [Claim 1] A folding water sport garment and accessories hanger comprised of two independent assemblies, a broad “horizontal arm assembly” and a raking “hook arm assembly”, connected together by a “hinge pin”, a dowel serving as the pivot point of rotation. When not in use the "hook arm assembly" folds down parallel to “horizontal arm assembly” and the two assemblies nest together for compact storage. In the open position, the “horizontal arm assembly" and the "hook arm assembly" form a V shape. The broad “horizontal arm” gently supports the garment by the comparatively larger and stronger area of the garments mid-section. The two "booty wings", which are part of the “hook arm assembly”; provide an upward angled support for paired accessories. The "hook arm" of the "hook arm assembly" provides vertical reach that allows the “hook”, at its upper end, access to a multitude of hanging possibilities. The hanger without the “booty wings" is a simpler embodiment of the invention. Page 5 of 9Folding Water Sport Garment and Accessories Hanger DESCRIPTION (Para 1] BACKGROUND [Para 2] My invention relates to the drying and storage of water sport garments and accessories, most specifically (though not exclusively) wetsuits and booties. Wetsuit manufacturers advise buyers not to hang their suits by the shoulders because the wait of the suit can permanently damage the often thinner neoprene in the neck and shoulder areas. This problem is exacerbated by the extra weight of the water in a wet wetsuit. Prior art has addressed this problem by padding or broadening the shoulder support area of the hanger. My invention is the first offer an open armed hanger that allows stress of the suit’s weight to be born by the comparatively thicker larger waist of the suit. Additionally, prior art has been bulky when not in use and has not provided provisions to dry and store accessories, my invention addresses both these needs. Traveling with a non folding conventional type hanger, with the hook always exposed, is potentially damaging to the garments should the hook snag the garment. [Para 3] Even without the accessory holding arms my invention is a unique solution. The addition of accessory storage increases the hangers’ utility dramatically, by keeping the gear conveniently together. Additional gear can be hung from the hanger by attaching lanyards to the hanger and providing a means of attachment (i.e. clips or a slipknot) at the other end of the lanyard. In this way, for example, a surfer’s wetsuit, booties, and gloves would all be dried and stored in one place on one location. (Para 4] U.S. Pat. No. 2,686,620 to Rose Waldman shows a suit coat and trouser that has a folding open arm to hang the trousers from. That feature is attached to the lower part of a conventional looking coat hanger and can not be used separately. [Para 5] U.S. Pat. No. D171872 to C.F. Waldron et al and U.S. Pat. No.D183640 to Laurence W. Van Dusen both none folding open arm clothing hangers. [Para 6] DESCRIPTION [Para 7] The present invention relates to a folding water sport garment and accessories hanger. The hanger is comprised of two independent assemblies, a broad “horizontal arm assembly” and a raking “hook arm assembly”, connected together by a “hinge pin”, a dowel serving as the pivot point of rotation. All the components of the hanger could be Page 1 of 9made from wood, metal, plastic, or any combination thereof. They could be fabricated, machined, molded, or any combination thereof, The components could be glued or mechanically fastened as need dictates. [Para 8] In the following description of the hanger and its components, they are described as if they were fabricated from more components then would be required to machine or mold them. If the later two construction techniques are used then some of the components named below would become integrated features of other components. [Para 9] The hanger is comprised of two independent assemblies, a broad “horizontal arm assembly” and a raking “hook arm assembly”, connected together by a “pivot dowel”, at the fulcrum or pivot point. As such, the “pivot dowel” could be considered to be in both or neither assembly. [Para 10] The “horizontal arm assembly” is made up of the following components: © The "horizontal arm" has fully rounded chamfers on all edges that could contact the garment and functions as a cantilevered beam supported by the “hook arm" from the “pivot dowel” to where the "hook arm” contacts the “bottom plate” © The “bottom plate” closes off the “pivot dowel” end of the "horizontal arm" and bears the torque of the cantilever. © To each side of the "horizontal arm’ “fillets” are added to increase the surface area for gentler support of the garment. © A “stop” is placed in the "horizontal arm” to limit the rotation of the "hook arm assembly” in the closed position. [Para 11] The "hook arm assembly" is made up of the following components: © The "hook arm" has minimally rounded chamfers on all edges that could contact the garment, except the taper terminus of the hook end. The "hook arm” functions as a cantilevered beam supported by the "horizontal arm” from the “pivot dowel” to where it makes contact with the heel (end opposite the “hook”) of the “hook arm". The end referred to as the “hook” serves as Page 2 of 9the contact or attachment point when hanging or docking the hanger in service. © The "booty wings" have rounded chamfers on all edges that could contact the garment. The "booty wings” attach to each side of the "hook arm’ at the “pivot dowel” and at the "booty wing attachment dowel”. The "booty wings" parallel the "hook arm" so in the open position they angle upward to support accessories in a position that provides for drainage and air circulation. © The "booty wing attachment dowel” serves to attach the "booty wings" rigidly to the "hook arm". (This attachment could obviously be made a number of ways). [Para 12] When not in use the "hook arm assembly" folds down parallel to the “horizontal arm assembly” nesting into each other to achieve a compact form. When folded, the “hook” end of the “hook arm” is housed in a slot in the “horizontal arm assembly” and not prone to unintentionally hook or snag things. [Para 13] The “hook arm assembly” pivots relative to the “horizontal arm assembly” between approximately 45° and 65° to the open position with the “horizontal arm assembly” remaining in a horizontal attitude, forming a V shape. The rotation is limited when the heel of the "hook arm" (the end opposite the hook) comes in contact with the “bottom plate” at the pivot end of the "horizontal leg". All the torque of the load placed on the "horizontal leg" comes to bear on the “pivot dowel” and the “bottom plate”, consequently this area needs to be built to withstand the forces exerted during service. [Para 14] In the open position, the garment is easily slipped into position over the broad “horizontal arm’” to gently support the garment by the comparatively larger and stronger area of the garments mid-section. In the open position, the V shape provides a vertical reach of 50 to 70% the length of the “horizontal arm” that allowing the “hook arm” access to a multitude of hanging possibilities [Para 15] The hanger could be made with an off-center “hook arm”. It could also have a doubled up “hook arm” and fold outside the “horizontal arm” instead of into a slot. The “booty wings" could be eliminated resulting in a simpler more functionally limited hanger. Page 3 of 9[Para 16] Additional gear can be hung from the hanger by attaching lanyards to the hanger and providing a means of attachment (i.e. clips or a slipknot) at the other end of the lanyard. Still more gear can be hung off either the “horizontal arm” or the “booty wings”. The hanger could be used to dry and store other items not related to water sports including but not limited to the following: rugs, rubber floor mats, coils of rope, and garments of all types. If hangers were used in series long items could be supported and hung. These items might include but not be limited to the following: surfboards, kayaks, shelving, lengths of hose, pipe, fishing rods, booms, masts, skis, poles, ete. [Para 17] While the present invention has been described in terms of a specific embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to these disclosed embodiments. This invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided by way of illustration only and so that this disclosure will be thorough, complete and will fully convey the full scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. Indeed, many modifications and other embodiments of the invention will come to mind of those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains, and which are intended to be and are covered by both this disclosure, the drawings and the claims. Page 4 of 9FIG.2 Sr, a Page 7 of 9eld Page 8 of 9Title of Invention: “Folding Water Sport Garment and Accessories Hanger” Drawing Description FFIG.1:/s a side elevation view of the invention 10. FIG.2: isa side elovaton view of the invention 10 shown inthe folded position ready for storage. FFIG.3: isa perspective view ofthe invention 10 shown from the back or rear view. FFIG.4: isa side elevation view of the invention 10 shown in use with a garment 20. In the drawings and the following description list of the hanger 10 and its components, they are drawn and described as if they were fabricated from more components then would be required to ‘machine or mold them. ifthe later two construction techniques are used then some of the ‘components named below would become integrated features of other components. Description List 10: isthe overall invention ofa folding water sport garment and accessories hanger. The invention is an easily folded hanger for drying and storing water sport garments such as wetsuits, weders, dry-sulls, ef the invention is also equipped with booty wings 12 which are supports fastened tothe outside ofthe hook ‘arm assembly 12 for boots, water shoes or gloves. The invention 10 of @ folding hanger consists of two ‘main parts a hook arm assembly 12 which comprises components 12a, 12b, and 126, and a horizontal arm ‘assembly 14 which comprises components 14a, 14b, 14c, 14d, and 14e. The hook arm assembly 12 folds into the slot 14e created by the two horizontal arms 14, off of a contal pivot dowel 16a, ‘The invention 10 once in the open positon forms 9 "V" shape which provides a more vertical reach than’ other designs, which increases the hanger's versatility n use. The invention 10 can be manufactured from wood, plastic, metal or any suitable material and or combination along with any suitable fabrication technique such as machining, molding, gluing, fastening or any combination. The invention 10 can also be ‘manufactured in diferent configurations such as an off center hook arm, double hook arms that fd tothe ‘ouside ofthe horizontal arm, and also manufactured in many sizes fo accommodate the drying and storing (of diferent items such as rugs, floor mats, cols of rope, etc. and any other item or garment. 1218 the hook arm assembly which comprises components 12a, 12b, and 126. 1122: the hook arm, which is @ main arm with a hook formed inthe upper end, 126: are the two booty wings, which are used fo hold shoes or boots or other accessories, 1c: isthe dowel that holds the booty wings 126 to hook arm 12a. 413: are the rounded chemfers on all edges that could contact the garmont. 414: the horizontal arm assembly which comarises components 14a, 146, 14c, 140, and 140, 14a: are the wo horizontal arms. 14b: isthe end or spacer block ‘4c: are the filets thal are added tothe outside ofboth horizontal arms 14a for increased surface aree for .gontior support ofthe garment. The filets 14¢ could be ful length or multiple section. 14d: isthe bottom plate, which is used to close off the pivot dowel 16a end ofthe horizontal arm 14 and ‘bears the torque of the cantiever. 140: is the central channel or siot thatthe hook arm 12a folds inte. This slot or chennel is created by the two horizontal arms 14a which are separated by end or spacer Block 14b and bottom plate 14d, 16a: isthe pivot dowe! which isthe central pivot point viich the hanger closes and re-open on. 168: i the stop pin which is placed within the horizontal arms to limi the rotation ofthe hook arm 12a Inthe closed position. 48: is tho surface used to support the hanger from. 20: is a garment (wetsuit in tis example) 22: are the accessories (boots inthis exemple). Page 9 of 9Prosser 08-05) ‘Avprovesfor use through 077812008, OMG 0851-0032 US. 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