Patent ID: 11882952
Assignee: nan
Field: Handling (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC A  B | IPC A  B

Claim 8:
9. A method of storing a plurality of hangers in a hanger storage device, the method comprising:
a. providing a hanger storage device, comprising:
i. a container base, the container base comprising a floor and sidewalls;
ii. dividers, one disposed and extending generally from each corner region of the container base toward a central region of the container base, wherein each of the dividers comprise a wall, the wall forming a generally teardrop shaped structure, and wherein the tear drop shaped structure widens as it extends from its respective corner region to the central region of the container base;
iii. four compartments defined at least partially by the dividers, floor, and sidewalls;
iv. four alignment pegs, one disposed in relation to each of the four compartments, wherein each of the four alignment pegs are formed in the floor and extend perpendicularly upward therefrom, and wherein each of the four alignment pegs are configured to receiving a hook portion of the hanger; and
v. a lid, wherein the lid is configured to secure atop the sidewalls thereby enclosing the four compartments;

b. stacking a plurality of hangers in one or more of the four compartments, wherein the hook portion of the plurality of hangers engage with one or more of the four alignment pegs; and
c. securing the lid atop the sidewalls.