Abstract:
An organizer for keeping bras and accessories organized in a closet. The organizer is able to be hung in the closet and contains storage compartments that make the bras visible for color selection. A series of holders from either side of the organizer provides sufficient storage space for storing one bra or multiple stacked bras. The holders contains a pair of bra cavities which allow the sitting of the bra cups in their pretended wear form so as to expand in their natural form without deforming the bra cups.

Description:
PRIORITY INFORMATION 
       [0001]    The present invention claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/565,647 filed, Dec. 1, 2011. 
     
    
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    In the realm of organizing, many women find themselves unable to organize their plethora of bras. Many women rather toss the bras in a drawer as the most common habit. However, tossing the bras in a drawer makes the bras tangle with each other and in the process distort or crush the cups thus deforming the smooth shape of the cups. 
         [0003]    Other females have the tendency to hang the bras by their straps in a hook as a way to keep them organized or hang the bras in anything around the bedroom or bathroom. These approaches make the straps loose its elasticity and make an eye soar in keeping things organized. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0004]    The invention is geared towards a bra organizer to keep the bras neatly organized and give each woman the satisfaction of being organized as well. 
         [0005]    The bra organizer is substantially a flat rectangular baseboard that can be hung. The baseboard can be used to organize bras on either one side of both sides. 
         [0006]    Attached to the baseboard are multiple holders that have bra cavities. The bra cavities are transparent so that you can see the color of the bra. Each of the holders can open and close using a latch. A zipper pocket or pouch is right above or at the same level of each holder to store extra bra straps or matching underwear. A transparent window will be in communication with the zipper pocket so that one can see contents inside the zipper pocket. 
         [0007]    The unique feature is that each of the bra holders can hold multiple bras in their intended form so as to make the bras look worn by a person. The bra organizer is designed to hang in the closet to maximize space. It allows women to have convenient access to bras and undergarments. The organizer will make the bras last significantly longer without the abuse they would have faced if the bras were placed inside a dresser drawer. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES 
         [0008]      FIG. 1  is an isometric view of the bra organizer. 
           [0009]      FIG. 2  is a top view of the bra organizer. 
           [0010]      FIG. 3  is a front view of the bra organizer. 
           [0011]      FIG. 4  is a side view of the bra organizer. 
           [0012]      FIG. 5  shows an isometric view of a window insert used in the bra organizer. 
           [0013]      FIG. 6  shows an isometric view of the holder showing the front side. 
           [0014]      FIG. 7  shows an isometric view of the holder showing the backside. 
           [0015]      FIG. 8  shows a front view of the baseboard containing its cover. 
           [0016]      FIG. 9  shows a partial cross-section view  9 - 9  shown in  FIG. 8 . 
           [0017]      FIG. 10  shows an isometric view of a hinge used to connect the holders to the baseboard. 
           [0018]      FIG. 11  shows an isometric view of a board, without its cover, used to make the baseboard. 
           [0019]      FIG. 12  shows an isometric view of an assembled board 
           [0020]      FIG. 13  shows a front view of a second embodiment of the board. 
           [0021]      FIG. 14  shows a cross-sectional view of a hinge connection between sections of the board shown in  FIG. 13 . 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0022]      FIG. 1  shows a bra organizer  10  in an assembled state. The organizer  10  comprises multiple holders  13  that keep at least one bra, not shown, in place. For the sake of discussion, it is contemplated that more than one bra would be organized singly or stacked together in each holder  13 . The bra organizer  10  comprises a baseboard  11  that contains several holders  13  that pivot relative to the baseboard  11 . The pivotable motion sets forth open and closed positions of the holders so that one can access a bra or accessory. In the closed position, the holder  13  is kept closed by a magnetic latch. To pivot the holder, one must exert a force enough to overcome the magnetic attraction of a magnet  13   c  and a ferromagnetic tab  11   c  or, alternatively, between two magnets which make up the magnetic latch. For the sake of illustration, the magnet  13   c  will attract the ferromagnetic tab  11   c  but of course two magnets could easily accomplish the same magnetic attraction. The ferromagnetic tab  11   c  is connected to the baseboard  11  using fasteners  11   h  such as nails screws, bolts, or rivets. Of course the tabs  11   c  alternatively can be glued thereon. 
         [0023]    As shown in  FIGS. 6 and 7 , each of the holders  13  includes a top-opened and side-opened container  13   a.  The top of the container  13   a  is opened so that one can have access to a bra and the bra be retrieved or organized. The container  13   a  further comprises a pair of sidewalls  13   e  and a front wall  13   f.  The front wall  13   f  contains a window opening  13   d  resembling a perimeter of bra cups. The window opening  13   d  is provided with a window insert  15  that is transparent or semitransparent, see  FIG. 5 . The window insert  15  contains a pair of cavities  15   a  to receive the bra cups of a bra. The bra cavities  15   a  project beyond the window opening  13   d  so that the bra cavities  15   a  extend beyond the front wall  13   f  of the container  13   a.  The window insert  13   d  contains a boarder  15   b  around the bra cavities  15   a  so that it is adhered to the front wall  13   f  of the container  13   a  within the container  13   a.  The backside of the container  13   a  contains a pair of flanges  13   b  where magnets  13   c  are glued on. 
         [0024]    As shown in  FIG. 8 , the baseboard  11  is comprised of a cover  11   b.  The cover conforms to the shape of the board  11   a  and houses the board  11 . The cover  11   b  contains a cording edge  11   j  that goes around the perimeter of the cover  11   b.  The cover  11   b  contains at least one zipper  11   e  accessing a pocket  11   d  that is within the cover  11   b.  At least a window opening  11   f  is cut out from the cover  11   b  so that one can determine contents inside the pocket  11   d.  The window opening  11   f  is covered with a clear window  11   g  that is sawn or glued onto the cover  11   b  as seen in  FIG. 9 . The location of the pocket  11   d  will be in the same location where the holders  13  will be located. 
         [0025]    As shown in  FIG. 10 , hinge  14  is utilized to make the holders  13  pivotable relative to the baseboard  11 . The hinge  14  comprises a first portion  14   a  that is fastened to a lower portion of the container  13  on the backside. A second portion  14   b  is fastened to the baseboard  11  using fasteners that pass through fastener openings  14   d.  The first portion  14   a  and the second portion  14   b  are pivotally connected using a pivot pin  14   c.  The hinge  14  will be located so that it is hidden from view when one looks straight onto the holders  13  but of course the hinge  14  can be made visible when looking straight onto the holders  13 . The hinge  14  will be space evenly along the baseboard to allow the holder  13  to open perpendicular to the baseboard  11  as seen in  FIG. 4 . 
         [0026]    As shown in  FIG. 11 , the board  11   a  that makes the baseboard  11  is comprised of a solid planar board  11   a  made from any known material. Although not shown, the board  11   a  can be hollowed out or contain openings to reduce the weight. The board  11   a  contains a portion that simulates part of a clothes hanger. The board  11   a  further includes a hanger  12  comprising a hook  12   a  and an anchor portion  12   b.  At the end of the anchor portion  12   b  is a cylindrical flange  12   c  that is used to make the hook  12   a  rotatable relative to the board  11   a.  Both the anchor portion  12   b  and the cylindrical  12   c  flange fit in a T-shape slot  11   i  on the board  11   a.  The T-shape slot  11   i  is then covered with a pair of plaques  16  from either side of the board  12   a.  Each of the plaques  16  can be riveted, fastened with screws, or adhered to the board  11   a.  Of course, the method of connection can be made by any fashion as long as the plate prevents the hanger  12  from laterally coming out of the t-slot  11   i  as shown in  FIG. 12 . 
         [0027]      FIG. 13  shows an alternative embodiment of the board  21  used to make a baseboard. In this version, the board  21  is sectioned into three portions  21   a - 21   c  so that the baseboard is able to collapse and be made less bulky. The first portion  21   a  is pivotally connected to the second portion  21   b,  which in turn, is pivotally connected to the third portion  21   c.  The pivot connection is similar to those found in watches. As shown in  FIG. 14 , for example, the third portion  21   c  contains opposite housing openings  21   d  which house a slidable pin  22  that is biased with a coil spring  23 . The slidable pin  22  is then biased to lock into a pin opening  21   e  on the second portion  21   b  of the board  21  thus keeping the third portion locked with the second portion. 
         [0028]    The bra organizer is not only intended for displaying and organizing bras but can as well can be used to store and display, camis, bathing suits, or bikinis. Even though there is no significant in materials, all components can be made from any known material. The cover  11   b,  preferably, will be made from vinyl and the cover made permanent with the board  11   a.  Of course, the cover  11   b  can also be made removable and made with a washable cloth material. The invention is also envisioned in that the hinge connection of the holders  13  can be made using a separate hinge  14 , as demonstrated, or made integral with the holders  13 . It is also envisioned that live hinges can be used in lieu of mechanical hinges as long as the holders or board sections  21   a - 21   c  are allowed to pivot. Furthermore, as shown in  FIG. 4 , the holders  13  do not need to pivot until being perpendicular to the baseboard  11 . The rotational range of motion could be limited by spacing the holders  13  much closer to each other thus limiting the rotational motion of the holders  13 . 
         [0029]    Even though magnetism is the prefer approach in keeping the holders in the closed position for the latch, it is also envisioned that other types of mechanical fasteners can be used such as hook and loop fasteners, or snap connections.