Portable garment caddy

The present invention discloses a portable garment caddy configured to support a plurality of garments or garment bags. The portable garment caddy comprises a tripod base assembly, a central rod, and a rack assembly. The tripod base assembly comprises a base, at least three legs extending from the base and a telescoping wheel assembly disposed at a lower portion of each leg, wherein the telescoping wheel assembly comprises one or more telescoping wheel supports and wheels. The central rod extending from the tripod base assembly comprises a telescoping configuration to adjust the length of the central rod. The rack assembly extending from the central rod comprises one or more holder members. Advantageously, the garment caddy of the present invention is portable or easily transportable and could be stored in a fully collapsed position as a low-profile unit.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present disclosure relates to a garment caddy. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a portable garment caddy to support or hang a plurality of clothes, garment bags or heavy-duty garment bags.

2. Description of the Related Art

Cloth caddies are generally used for temporary storage of clothes in personal or institutional settings. For example, when transporting heavy duty garment bags, it is convenient to have the cloth caddy on which the clothes could be hung and transported. In another example, in garment sales trade and fashion industry, cloth caddy could be used for transporting and displaying clothes for sales or marketing. Most cloth caddy or rack, which have been used for this purpose are large, heavy and bulky requiring a user to exercise strength in controlling the caddy during transport. Further, the user cannot readily transport the rack along with the heavy-duty garment bags.

Several devices have been designed in the past. None of them, however, include a portable garment caddy that is capable of addressing the foregoing discussed issues.

Applicant believes that a related reference corresponds to U.S. Pat. No. 1,261,363A filed by Joseph R Crist describes a clothes-rack. The Joseph reference discloses a portable clothes stand capable of being conveniently carried in a trunk, satchel or suitcase. The stand comprises a trunk or body portion formed by a plurality of sections arranged in such manner to permit folding or collapsing to occupy a small amount of space. Further, the Joseph reference aims to provide improved means for detachably connecting rack members and legs to the said body and a hook. However, the Joseph reference lacks to provide a solution for effortlessly transporting the stand.

Another related reference, U.S. Pat. No. 3,363,777A filed by Samuel I Cooper discloses a clothes caddy. The Samuel reference discloses a clothes caddy comprising a stand and a garment supporting means. The garment supporting means is pivotally attached to the stand for movement from a side by side relation to support garments. However, the Samuel reference also lacks to provide a solution for effortlessly transporting the stand.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is an object of the present invention to provide a portable garment caddy configured to support or hang a plurality of clothes, garment bags or heavy-duty garment bags.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a portable garment caddy that is easily transportable and could be stored in a fully collapsed position.

It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a portable garment caddy of economical construction and simple operation.

It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a portable garment caddy comprising a tripod base assembly, a central rod assembly extending vertically from the tripod base assembly and a rack assembly extending from the central rod assembly.

It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a tripod assembly for transporting the portable garment caddy, comprising a base, at least three legs extending from the base and a telescoping wheel assembly disposed at a lower portion of each leg.

It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a rack member comprising one or more holder members to support or hang a plurality of clothes or garment bags.

It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a central rod assembly comprising a collapsible configuration or telescopic configuration to easily store the portable garment caddy.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

Referring now to the drawings,FIGS. 1-4, where the present invention is generally referred with numeral10, it can be observed that a portable garment caddy10to support a plurality of clothes, garment bags or heavy-duty garment bags, is disclosed.

The portable garment caddy10comprises a tripod base assembly12, a central rod assembly24and a rack assembly26. The tripod base assembly12comprises a base16, at least three legs14extending from the base16and a telescoping wheel assembly18. In one embodiment, at least three legs14are configured to move between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the legs14are retracted to form a monopod. In the open position, the legs14are extended outwardly. The telescoping wheel assembly18comprises a plurality of a telescoping wheel supports22and wheels20.

The central rod assembly24extends vertically from the tripod base assembly12. In one embodiment, the central rod assembly24comprises a telescoping configuration to vary or adjust the length of the central rod assembly24. In another embodiment, the central rod assembly24comprises a collapsible configuration.

In one embodiment, the rack assembly26extends from the central rod assembly24. The rack assembly26comprises one or more holder members. In one embodiment, the holder member comprises one or more apertures32. In another embodiment, the holder member is a horizontal member26including a hook-shaped member at opposite ends. In yet another embodiment, the holder member comprises one or more hooks30. In yet another embodiment, the holder member comprises a hook-shaped configuration34.

During use of the portable garment caddy10, at least three legs14are extended outwards and supported on a horizontal surface or a ground surface. User could support the garments or garment bags, and could transport the garment caddy10to a desired location by applying a minimum force on the garment caddy10. On application of minimum force, the garment caddy10is rolled utilizing the plurality of wheels20. For storage of the portable garment caddy10, the central rod assembly24is collapsed and the at least three legs14are retracted to form a compact low-profile unit.

In one embodiment, the garment caddy10is made of aluminium or plastic material. In another embodiment, the garment caddy10is made of one or more materials including, but not limited to, plastics, steel, aluminium or other similar material. In one embodiment, the garment caddy10is 3.5 ft in height. In one embodiment, a base of the garment caddy10is 1.5 ft in length and 1.5 ft in width. In one embodiment, the garment caddy10comprises maximum hanging capacity. In another embodiment, the garment caddy10could be produced in different color and print configuration. In another embodiment, the garment caddy10could be manufactured in varying dimensions. In another embodiment, the holder member could be any type of garment holder, fasteners or clips capable of holding one or more garments or garment bags.

Advantageously, the garment caddy10of the present invention is easily transportable and could be stored in a fully collapsed position as a low-profile unit. The garment caddy10further comprises an economical, light-weight construction, and simple in operation to store and transport one or more garments or garment bags. The garment caddy10is suitable for any consumer and institutions, such as hotels, nursing homes, assisted living centers, and community shelters.