Patent Publication Number: US-10786102-B2

Title: Single hand operated collapsing hanger

Description:
BACKGROUND 
     Traditional rigid clothes hangers can often be challenging to use when attempting to slide them into place within shirts or sweaters with non-opening fronts or backs. Typically one must hold the rigid hanger in one hand while using the other hand to hold a non-opening shirt, such as a crew neck tee-shirt, at its waist opening and then thread the hanger through the center of the shirt with the first hand while positioning the shirt to drape over the hanger with the second hand. Because of the typically flexible and stretchable nature of clothing, a shirt will actually hang upside-down when being held at the waist opening as a hanger is inserted and it will not be righted until the hanger has passed the point of the center of gravity of the shirt, at which point the cloth of the shirt will drag over the hanger until it slides into place with the hanger hook projecting through the neck opening of the shirt. These movements can often be challenging and clothing can often be permanently stretched or damaged, especially if a garment has an especially small neck opening or is made of delicate material, such as a fine wool sweater. Removing a garment from a rigid hanger can be equally as challenging and potentially damaging to the garment as it essentially requires the reversal of the same steps for hanging the garment. 
     Because of the difficulties associated with using rigid clothes hangers with non-opening garments, it would be preferable to have a collapsing clothes hanger which could fold in some manner so that the supportive features of the hanger could pass easily through a garment&#39;s neck opening from above and then expand within the center of the garment to then support the shoulder portions of the garment as the hook feature of the hanger remains sticking out above the neck opening of the garment. Many such designs have been proposed in the past with the common elements of having shoulder support features which hinge pivotably about axes which pass through a smaller center section which has a support hook attached. When the shoulder support features of such designs are pivoted downward to a more closed position they can be passed through the neck opening of a garment and then expanded back out to a more open position where they effectively support the garment as the hook feature of the hanger remains outside of the garment so as to be placed over a hook or closet hanger rod. 
     One common shortcoming of many folding hanger designs is that although they may be easily folded, they may be much more difficult to open back up to a rigid position, especially if using only one hand. This drawback makes it very difficult to use one hand to insert the folded hanger into the neck opening of a garment being held by a second hand and then expand it within the garment using the first hand. Furthermore, because of the flexible nature of most garments they will drape down along the members of a folded hanger and the weight of the garment will offer significant resistance to expanding the hanger back to a supportive position. Some folding hanger designs attempt to overcome the resistance to expanding caused by a garment by use of some manner of resilient biasing means, such as a spring that will be compressed as the shoulder supports are folded. This approach is inherently flawed in that in order for the spring force to effectively counteract the resistance from the heaviest of garments, it must possess a spring resistance that would be overkill for the lightest of garments. Therefore the spring reinforced folding hanger designs may be exceptionally challenging to fold with one hand as intended, due to a more forceful spring being used than typically necessary in order to insure that it is strong enough to support the heaviest of garments. 
     SUMMARY 
     Disclosed herein is a collapsing clothes hanger which may be manipulated through its various conditions by the use of one hand. The hanger may include a latching mechanism which selectively holds folding garment supports, hereto known as “wings,” in a locked and extended condition. The latching mechanism is simple to manipulate, so as to be unlocked in an intuitive manner, thus allowing the wings to fold to a collapsed condition. In the collapsed condition the hanger wings may easily pass through the neck opening of a garment for removal or insertion. The hanger may also include bracing and lifting surfaces which allow for a pinching or squeezing motion of the operative hand to reposition the wings from the collapsed to the extended condition. This operative mechanism allows for the relatively powerful force of a squeezing hand to overcome moderate forces which a garment might impart on the hanger as it is expanded back to the extended condition while enveloped within the garment. 
     Most of the disclosed collapsing hanger embodiments are constructed with features and surfaces intended for grasping and operating the hanger through all of its various conditions with just one hand, and without the need to significantly reposition or assist the operative hand while transitioning from one condition to the next. Further, many of the disclosed collapsing hanger embodiments allow for a very controlled folding and extending of the wings by virtue of having manipulation surfaces which can remain in contact with and under the control of palmar and finger portions of the operative hand throughout the various hanger manipulations. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view of the collapsing hanger assembly with the wings extended to an open position. 
         FIG. 2  is a perspective view of the collapsing hanger assembly with the wings folded down to a closed position. 
         FIG. 3  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly. 
         FIG. 4  is a back view of the collapsing hanger assembly. 
         FIG. 5  is an exploded view of the collapsing hanger assembly. 
         FIG. 6  is a perspective view of the back frame section. 
         FIG. 7  is a perspective view of the front frame section. 
         FIG. 8  is a front perspective view of the first wing. 
         FIG. 9  is a front view of the first wing. 
         FIG. 10  is a back view of the first wing. 
         FIG. 11  is a back perspective view of the second wing. 
         FIG. 12  is a back view of the second wing. 
         FIG. 13  is a front view of the second wing. 
         FIG. 14  is a perspective view of a partial collapsing hanger assembly in the expanded configuration, with the first and second wings in place on the pivot mounts of the back frame section. 
         FIG. 15  is a perspective view of a partial collapsing hanger assembly in the collapsed configuration, with the first and second wings in place on the pivot mounts of the back frame section. 
         FIG. 16  is a section view of the first and second wings in their extended positions taken along line D-D of  FIG. 14 . 
         FIG. 17  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly with the wings extended to an open position and the latch trigger depressed at the arrow B. Also visible is the palm rest denoted by the arrow A. 
         FIG. 18  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly with the wings in a partially collapsed position. 
         FIG. 19  is a section view of the first and second wings at the position seen in  FIG. 17 , taken along line D-D of  FIG. 14 . 
         FIG. 20  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly with the wings in a partially collapsed position. 
         FIG. 21  is a section view of the first and second wings at the position seen in  FIG. 19 , taken along line D-D of  FIG. 14 . 
         FIG. 22  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly with the wings in the fully closed position. The palm rest is denoted by the arrow A and the lift handle is denoted by the arrow C. 
         FIG. 23  is a section view of the first and second wings at the position seen in  FIG. 21 , taken along line D-D of  FIG. 14 . 
         FIG. 24  is a back view of the collapsing hanger assembly with the wings in the fully closed position. 
         FIG. 25  is a perspective view of a collapsing hanger assembly with the wings extended to an open position, according to a second embodiment. 
         FIG. 26  is a perspective view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 25 , with the wings folded down to a closed position. 
         FIG. 27  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 25 . 
         FIG. 28  is a back view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 25 . 
         FIG. 29  is an exploded view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 25 . 
         FIG. 30  is a perspective view of the back frame section of  FIG. 25 . 
         FIG. 31  is a perspective view of the front frame section of  FIG. 25 . 
         FIG. 32  is a front perspective view of the first wing of  FIG. 25 . 
         FIG. 33  is a front view of the first wing of  FIG. 25 . 
         FIG. 34  is a back view of the first wing of  FIG. 25 . 
         FIG. 35  is a back perspective view of the second wing of  FIG. 25 . 
         FIG. 36  is a back view of the second wing of  FIG. 25 . 
         FIG. 37  is a front view of the second wing of  FIG. 25 . 
         FIG. 38  is a front perspective view of the spring member within the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 25 . 
         FIG. 39  is a front view of the spring member within the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 25 . 
         FIG. 40  is a perspective view of the partial collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 25 , in the expanded configuration, with the first and second wings in place on the pivot mounts of the back frame section, and the spring member present on the spring mounting boss of the back frame section. 
         FIG. 41  is a perspective view of the partial collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 25 , in the collapsed configuration, with the first and second wings in place on the pivot mounts of the back frame section, and the spring member present on the spring mounting boss of the back frame section. 
         FIG. 42  is a section view of a partial collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 25 , with the first and second wings in their extended positions, as well as the spring member and back frame section present, taken along line D-D of  FIG. 40 . 
         FIG. 43  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 25 , with the wings positioned so as to be just at the point of latch release. 
         FIG. 44  is a section view of a partial collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 25 , with the wings positioned so as to be just at the point of latch release, as well as the spring member and back frame section present, taken along line D-D of  FIG. 40 . 
         FIG. 45  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 25 , with the wings in a partially collapsed position. 
         FIG. 46  is a section view of a partial collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 25 , with the wings in a partially collapsed position, as well as the spring member and back frame section present, taken along line D-D of  FIG. 40 . 
         FIG. 47  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 25 , with the wings in a further collapsed position than shown in  FIG. 45 . 
         FIG. 48  is a section view of a partial collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 25 , with the wings in a further collapsed position than shown in  FIG. 46 , as well as the spring member and back frame section present, taken along line D-D of  FIG. 40 . 
         FIG. 49  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 25 , with the wings in the fully collapsed position. 
         FIG. 50  is a section view of a partial collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 25 , with the wings in the fully collapsed position, as well as the spring member and back frame section present, taken along line D-D of  FIG. 40 . 
         FIG. 51  is a back view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 25 , with the wings in the fully closed position. 
         FIG. 52  is a perspective view of a collapsing hanger assembly with the wings extended to an open position, according to a third embodiment. 
         FIG. 53  is a perspective view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 52 , with the wings folded down to a closed position. 
         FIG. 54  is a perspective view of the partial collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 52 , in the expanded configuration, with the first and second wings in place on the pivot mount of the back frame section, and the guide pin present within the wing guide slots. 
         FIG. 55  is a perspective view of the partial collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 52 , in the collapsed configuration, with the first and second wings in place on the pivot mount of the back frame section, and the guide pin present within the wing guide slots. Features belonging to the back latch are also visible through openings within the back frame section. 
         FIG. 56  is a closeup perspective view of a portion of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 52 , in the expanded configuration, with the first wing in place on the pivot mount of the back frame section, and the guide pin present in the first wing guide slot. The back latch hook feature is also visible within the first wing guide slot. 
         FIG. 57  is a closeup perspective view of a portion of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 52 , in the collapsed configuration, with the first wing in place on the pivot mount of the back frame section, and the guide pin present in the first wing guide slot. Features belonging to the back latch are also visible through openings within the back frame section. 
         FIG. 58  is a perspective view of a collapsing hanger assembly with the wings extended to an open position, according to a forth embodiment. 
         FIG. 59  is a perspective view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 58 , with the wings folded down to a closed position. 
         FIG. 60  is a perspective view of the partial collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 58 , in the expanded configuration, with the first and second wings in place on the pivot holes of the back frame section, and a back portion of the shuttle shown in the upper locked position. 
         FIG. 61  is a perspective view of the partial collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 58 , in the collapsed configuration, with the first wing in place on a pivot hole of the back frame section, and a back portion of the shuttle shown in the lower position. 
         FIG. 62  is a perspective view of a collapsing hanger assembly with the wings extended to an open position, according to a fifth embodiment. 
         FIG. 63  is a perspective view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 62 , with the wings folded down to a closed position. 
         FIG. 64  is a perspective view of the partial collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 62 , in the expanded configuration, with the first and second wings in place on the pivot mounts of the back frame section, and the shuttle shown in the upper locked position. An upper portion of the latch is also visible, with its lower section sandwiched between wings. 
         FIG. 65  is a perspective view of the partial collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 62 , in the collapsed configuration, with the first wing in place on a pivot mount of the back frame section, and a the shuttle shown in the lower position. An unobstructed view of the latch is also shown. 
         FIG. 66  is a perspective view of a collapsing hanger assembly with the wings extended to an open position, according to a sixth embodiment. 
         FIG. 67  is a perspective view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 66 , with the wings folded down to a closed position. 
         FIG. 68  is a perspective view of the partial collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 66 , in the expanded configuration, with the first and second wings in place on the pivot mounts of the back frame section, the shuttle shown in the upper locked position, and the latch visible. 
         FIG. 69  is a perspective view of the partial collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 66 , in the collapsed configuration, with the second wing in place on a pivot mount of the back frame section, and the back portion of the shuttle shown in the lower position. An unobstructed view of the latch is also shown. 
         FIG. 70  is a perspective view of a collapsing hanger assembly with the wings extended to an open position, according to a seventh embodiment. 
         FIG. 71  is a perspective view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 70 , with the wings folded down to a closed position. 
         FIG. 72  is a perspective view of the partial collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 70 , in the expanded configuration, with the first and second wings in place on the pivot mounts of the back frame section, and the back portion of the rotating carriage shown in the wings extended position. 
         FIG. 73  is a perspective view of the partial collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 70 , in the collapsed configuration, with the first wing in place on a pivot mount of the back frame section, and the back portion of the rotating carriage shown in the wings folded position. 
         FIG. 74  is a perspective view of a collapsing hanger assembly with the wings extended to an open position, according to an eighth embodiment. 
         FIG. 75  is a perspective view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 74 , with the wings folded down to a closed position. 
         FIG. 76  is a perspective view of the partial collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 74 , in the expanded configuration, with the first and second wings in place on the pivot mounts of the back frame section, and the back portion of the lifting carriage shown in its upper position. 
         FIG. 77  is a perspective view of the partial collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 74 , in the collapsed configuration, with the first and second wings in place on the pivot mounts of the back frame section, and the back portion of the lifting carriage shown in its lower position. 
         FIG. 78  is a front perspective view of a collapsing hanger assembly with the wings extended to an open position, according to a ninth embodiment. 
         FIG. 79  is a front perspective view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 78 , with the moving wing repositioned to the collapsed configuration. 
         FIG. 80  is a back view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 78 , with the wings extended to an open position. 
         FIG. 81  is a back view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 78 , with the moving wing repositioned to the collapsed configuration. 
         FIG. 82  is a front view of the static wing of the hanger assembly of  FIG. 78  with the locking spring attached. 
         FIG. 83  is a back view of the moving wing of the hanger assembly of  FIG. 78 . 
         FIG. 84  is a front perspective view of a collapsing hanger assembly with the wings extended to an open position, according to a tenth embodiment. 
         FIG. 85  is a front perspective view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 84 , with the moving wing repositioned to the collapsed configuration. 
         FIG. 86  is a back view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 84 , with the wings extended to an open position and the latch in the wing locked position. 
         FIG. 87  is a back view of the moving wing and latch as if in position on the hanger assembly of  FIG. 86 . 
         FIG. 88  is a back view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 84 , with the latch in the wing unlock position, and the moving wing rotated slightly about its pivot axis. 
         FIG. 89  is a back view of the moving wing and latch as if in position on the hanger assembly of  FIG. 88 . 
         FIG. 90  is a front perspective view of a collapsing hanger assembly with the wings extended to an open position, according to an eleventh embodiment. 
         FIG. 91  is a front perspective view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 90 , with the components repositioned to the collapsed configuration. 
         FIG. 92  is a front perspective view of the static wing member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 90 . 
         FIG. 93  is a rear perspective view of the moving wing member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 90 . 
         FIG. 94  is a front upper-right view of the latch member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 90 . 
         FIG. 95  is a front lower-left view of the latch member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 90 . 
         FIG. 96  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 90 , with the wings extended to an open position. 
         FIG. 97  is a rear view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 90 , with the wings extended to an open position. 
         FIG. 98  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse P in  FIG. 96 . 
         FIG. 99  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse P in  FIG. 96 , with the moving wing guard flange removed so as to see the assembly portions behind. 
         FIG. 100  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 90 , with the components repositioned to the unlatching configuration. 
         FIG. 101  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse Q in  FIG. 100 . 
         FIG. 102  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse Q in  FIG. 100 , with the moving wing guard flange removed so as to see the assembly portions behind. 
         FIG. 103  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 90 , with the components repositioned to the collapsed configuration. 
         FIG. 104  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse R in  FIG. 103 . 
         FIG. 105  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse R in  FIG. 103 , with the moving wing guard flange removed so as to see the assembly portions behind. 
         FIG. 106  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 90 , with the components repositioned to the re-latching configuration. 
         FIG. 107  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse S in  FIG. 106 . 
         FIG. 108  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse S in  FIG. 106 , with the moving wing guard flange removed so as to see the assembly portions behind. 
         FIG. 109  is a front perspective view of a collapsing hanger assembly with the wings extended to an open position, according to a twelfth embodiment. 
         FIG. 110  is a front perspective view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 109 , with the components repositioned to the collapsed configuration. 
         FIG. 111  is a front perspective view of the static wing member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 109 . 
         FIG. 112  is a rear perspective view of the moving wing member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 109 . 
         FIG. 113  is a front upper-right view of the latch member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 109 . 
         FIG. 114  is a front lower-left view of the latch member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 109 . 
         FIG. 115  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 109 , with the wings extended to an open position. 
         FIG. 116  is a rear view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 109 , with the wings extended to an open position. 
         FIG. 117  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse T in  FIG. 115 . 
         FIG. 118  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse T in  FIG. 115 , with the moving wing guard flange removed so as to see the assembly portions behind. 
         FIG. 119  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 109 , with the components repositioned to the unlatching configuration. 
         FIG. 120  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse U in  FIG. 119 . 
         FIG. 121  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse U in  FIG. 119 , with the moving wing guard flange removed so as to see the assembly portions behind. 
         FIG. 122  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 109 , with the components repositioned to the collapsed configuration. 
         FIG. 123  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse V in  FIG. 122 . 
         FIG. 124  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse V in  FIG. 122 , with the moving wing guard flange removed so as to see the assembly portions behind. 
         FIG. 125  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 109 , with the components repositioned to the re-latching configuration. 
         FIG. 126  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse W in  FIG. 125 . 
         FIG. 127  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse W in  FIG. 125 , with the moving wing guard flange removed so as to see the assembly portions behind. 
         FIG. 128  is a front perspective view of a collapsing hanger assembly with the wings extended to an open position, according to a thirteenth embodiment. 
         FIG. 129  is a front perspective view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 128 , with the components repositioned to the collapsed configuration. 
         FIG. 130  is an exploded view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 128 , as seen from a front upper perspective. 
         FIG. 131  is an exploded view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 128 , as seen from a rear upper perspective. 
         FIG. 132  is a front perspective view of the frame portion of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 128 . 
         FIG. 133  is a rear perspective view of the frame portion of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 128 . 
         FIG. 134  is a rear perspective view of the first wing of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 128 . 
         FIG. 135  is a front perspective view of the second wing of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 128 . 
         FIG. 136  is a front lower-right view of the latch member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 128 . 
         FIG. 137  is a front upper-left view of the latch member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 128 . 
         FIG. 138  is a front perspective view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 128 , with the components positioned in the unlatching configuration. 
         FIG. 139  is a front perspective view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 128 , with the components positioned in the re-latching configuration. 
         FIG. 140  is a front section view of the central area of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 128 , as divided by the section line A-A. 
         FIG. 141  is a front section view of the central area of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 138 , as divided by the section line C-C. 
         FIG. 142  is a front section view of the central area of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 129 , as divided by the section line B-B. 
         FIG. 143  is a front section view of the central area of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 139 , as divided by the section line D-D. 
         FIG. 144  is a front perspective view of a collapsing hanger assembly with the wings extended to an open position, according to a fourteenth embodiment. 
         FIG. 145  is a front perspective view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 144 , with the components repositioned to the collapsed configuration. 
         FIG. 146  is an exploded view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 144 , as seen from a front upper perspective. 
         FIG. 147  is an exploded view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 144 , as seen from a rear upper perspective. 
         FIG. 148  is a front perspective view of the static wing member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 144 . 
         FIG. 149  is a rear perspective view of the moving wing member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 144 . 
         FIG. 150  is a front upper-right view of the latch member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 144 . 
         FIG. 151  is a front lower-left view of the latch member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 144 . 
         FIG. 152  is a perspective view of the torsion spring member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 144 , in a tightly wound condition. 
         FIG. 153  is a perspective view of the torsion spring member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 144 , in a less wound condition than that of  FIG. 152 . 
         FIG. 154  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 144 , with the wings extended to an open position. 
         FIG. 155  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 144 , with the components repositioned to the unlatching configuration. 
         FIG. 156  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse G in  FIG. 154 . 
         FIG. 157  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse G in  FIG. 154 , with the moving wing guard flange removed so as to see the assembly portions behind. 
         FIG. 158  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse H in  FIG. 155 . 
         FIG. 159  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse H in  FIG. 155 , with the moving wing guard flange removed so as to see the assembly portions behind. 
         FIG. 160  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 144 , with the components repositioned to the collapsed configuration. 
         FIG. 161  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 144 , with the components repositioned to the re-latching configuration. 
         FIG. 162  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse I in  FIG. 160 . 
         FIG. 163  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse I in  FIG. 160 , with the moving wing guard flange removed so as to see the assembly portions behind. 
         FIG. 164  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse J in  FIG. 161 . 
         FIG. 165  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse J in  FIG. 161 , with the moving wing guard flange removed so as to see the assembly portions behind. 
         FIG. 166A  is a front perspective view of a collapsing hanger assembly with the wings extended to an open position, according to a fifteenth embodiment. 
         FIG. 166B  is a front perspective view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 166A , with the components repositioned to the unlatching configuration. 
         FIG. 166C  is a front perspective view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 166A , with the components repositioned to the collapsed configuration. 
         FIG. 167A  is a front trimetric view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 166A , with the wings extended to an open and locked position. 
         FIG. 167B  is a front view of a portion of the moving wing of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 166A , as if seen from the perspective of the section line B-B in  FIG. 167A . 
         FIG. 167C  is a top-down view of a portion of the moving wing of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 166A , as if seen from the perspective of the section line C-C in  FIG. 167A . 
         FIG. 168A  is a rear trimetric view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 166A , with the wings extended to an open and locked position. 
         FIG. 168B  is a rear perspective view of the moving wing member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 166A . 
         FIG. 169  is a front perspective view of a collapsing hanger assembly with the wings extended to an open position, according to a sixteenth embodiment. 
         FIG. 170  is a front perspective view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 169 , with the components repositioned to the collapsed configuration. 
         FIG. 171  is a front perspective view of the static wing member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 169 . 
         FIG. 172  is a side perspective view of the static wing member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 169 . 
         FIG. 173  is a front upper-left perspective view of the moving wing member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 169 . 
         FIG. 174  is a rear lower perspective view of the moving wing member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 169 . 
         FIG. 175  is a front tail-end perspective view of the latch member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 169 . 
         FIG. 176  is a front tip-end perspective view of the latch member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 169 . 
         FIG. 177  is a tail-end view of the latch member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 169 . 
         FIG. 178  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 169 , with the wings extended to an open position. 
         FIG. 179  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse K in  FIG. 178 . 
         FIG. 180  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse K in  FIG. 178 , with the moving wing guard flange removed so as to see the assembly portions behind. 
         FIG. 181  is a close-up view of the latch member and a portion of the static wing as if seen from the perspective of the section line Q-Q in  FIG. 180 , with the coil spring and latch plunger removed from view. 
         FIG. 182  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 169 , with the components repositioned to the unlatching configuration. 
         FIG. 183  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse L in  FIG. 182 . 
         FIG. 184  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse L in  FIG. 182 , with the moving wing guard flange removed so as to see the assembly portions behind. 
         FIG. 185  is a close-up view of the latch member and a portion of the static wing as if seen from the perspective of the section line R-R in  FIG. 184 , with the coil spring and latch plunger removed from view. 
         FIG. 186  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 169 , with the components repositioned to a half-folded configuration. 
         FIG. 187  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse M in  FIG. 186 . 
         FIG. 188  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse M in  FIG. 186 , with the moving wing guard flange removed so as to see the assembly portions behind. 
         FIG. 189  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 169 , with the components repositioned to the collapsed configuration. 
         FIG. 190  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse N in  FIG. 189 . 
         FIG. 191  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse N in  FIG. 189 , with the moving wing guard flange removed so as to see the assembly portions behind. 
         FIG. 192  is a close-up view of the latch member and a portion of the static wing as if seen from the perspective of the section line S-S in  FIG. 191 . 
         FIG. 193  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 169 , with the components repositioned to the re-latching configuration. 
         FIG. 194  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse O in  FIG. 193 . 
         FIG. 195  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse O in  FIG. 193 , with the moving wing guard flange removed so as to see the assembly portions behind. 
         FIG. 196  is a close-up view of the latch member and a portion of the static wing as if seen from the perspective of the section line T-T in  FIG. 195 , with the coil spring and latch plunger removed from view. 
         FIG. 197  is a front perspective view of a collapsing hanger assembly with the wings extended to an open position and the shoulder supports in a retracted position, according to a seventeenth embodiment. 
         FIG. 198  is a front perspective view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 197 , with the components repositioned to the collapsed configuration and the shoulder supports in a retracted position. 
         FIG. 199  is an exploded view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 197 , as seen from a front upper perspective. 
         FIG. 200  is an exploded view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 197 , as seen from a rear upper perspective. 
         FIG. 201  is a front perspective view of the static wing member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 197 . 
         FIG. 202  is a rear perspective view of the moving wing member of the collapsing hanger assembly of FIG.  197 . 
         FIG. 203  is a face perspective view of the latch member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 197 . 
         FIG. 204  is a side perspective view of the latch member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 197 . 
         FIG. 205  is a perspective view of the torsion spring member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 197 , in a tightly wound condition. 
         FIG. 206  is a perspective view of the torsion spring member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 197 , in a less wound condition than that of  FIG. 205 . 
         FIG. 207  is a rear view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 197 , with the wings extended to an open position and the shoulder supports in an extended position. 
         FIG. 208  is a close-up rear view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse P in  FIG. 207 , with the static wing wall removed so as to see the assembly portions behind. 
         FIG. 209  is a close-up rear view similar to that of  FIG. 208 , with the hanger components in an intermediate unlatching position. 
         FIG. 210  is a rear view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 197 , with the components repositioned to the unlatching configuration and the shoulder supports in an extended position. 
         FIG. 211  is a close-up rear view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse Q in  FIG. 210 , with the static wing wall removed so as to see the assembly portions behind. 
         FIG. 212  is a close-up rear view similar to that of  FIG. 211 , with the hanger components positioned near the end of the unlatching sequence. 
         FIG. 213  is a rear view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 197 , with the components repositioned to the collapsed configuration and the shoulder supports in an extended position. 
         FIG. 214  is a close-up rear view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse R in  FIG. 211 , with the static wing wall removed so as to see the assembly portions behind. 
         FIG. 215  is a close-up rear view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse Q in  FIG. 210 , with the static wing wall removed and the internal components positioned as if in the re-latching configuration. 
         FIG. 216  is the same view as  FIG. 215 , with the exception of having the static wing and hook removed from view so as to only show the positioning of the spring and latch member on the moving wing when the hanger is in the re-latching condition. 
         FIG. 217  is a close-up rear view similar to that of  FIG. 215 , with the hanger components positioned near the end of the re-latching sequence. 
         FIG. 218  is an upper perspective view of the tip portions of the static wing of  FIG. 197 , with the shoulder support removed. 
         FIG. 219  is an upper perspective view of the tip portions of the static wing of  FIG. 197 , with the shoulder support in a retracted position. 
         FIG. 220  is an upper perspective view of the tip portions of the static wing of  FIG. 197 , with the shoulder support pivoted between the retracted and extends positions. 
         FIG. 221  is an upper perspective view of the tip portions of the static wing of  FIG. 197 , with the shoulder support in an extended position. 
         FIG. 222  is an upper perspective view of the shoulder support of  FIG. 197 . 
         FIG. 223  is a lower perspective view of the shoulder support of  FIG. 197 . 
         FIG. 224  is a front perspective view of a collapsing hanger assembly with the wings extended to an open position and the shoulder supports in a retracted position, according to an eighteenth embodiment. 
         FIG. 225  is a front perspective view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 224 , with the components repositioned to the collapsed configuration and the shoulder supports in a retracted position. 
         FIG. 226  is an exploded view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 224 , as seen from a front upper perspective. 
         FIG. 227  is an exploded view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 224 , as seen from a rear upper perspective. 
         FIG. 228  is a front perspective view of the static hub member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 224 . 
         FIG. 229  is a rear perspective view of the moving hub member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 224 . 
         FIG. 230  is a front perspective view of the static side wing member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 224 . 
         FIG. 231  is a front perspective view of the moving side wing member of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 224 . 
         FIG. 232  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 224 , with the wings extended to an open position and the shoulder supports in an extended position. 
         FIG. 233A  is a close-up front view of the collapsing hanger in the area generally outlined by the circle SA in  FIG. 232 , with the moving hub wall removed so as to see the assembly portions behind. 
         FIG. 233B  is a close-up front view of the hub members in the area generally outlined by the ellipse SB in  FIG. 232 , showing the internal features as hidden along with a representation of the position of the wing pivot pin. 
         FIG. 234  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 224 , with the components repositioned to the unlatching configuration and the shoulder supports in a retracted position. 
         FIG. 235  is a close-up front view of the hub members in the area generally outlined by the ellipse T in  FIG. 234 , showing the internal features as hidden along with a representation of the position of the wing pivot pin. 
         FIG. 236  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 224 , with the components repositioned to a slightly collapsed configuration and the shoulder supports in a retracted position. 
         FIG. 237  is a close-up front view of the hub members in the area generally outlined by the ellipse U in  FIG. 236 , showing the internal features as hidden along with a representation of the position of the wing pivot pin. 
         FIG. 238  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 224 , with the components repositioned to an intermediate configuration and the shoulder supports in a retracted position. 
         FIG. 239  is a close-up front view of the hub members in the area generally outlined by the ellipse V in  FIG. 238 , showing the internal features as hidden along with a representation of the position of the wing pivot pin. 
         FIG. 240  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 224 , with the components repositioned to the collapsed configuration and the shoulder supports in a retracted position. 
         FIG. 241A  is a close-up front view of the collapsing hanger in the area generally outlined by the circle WA in  FIG. 232 , with the moving hub wall removed so as to see the assembly portions behind. 
         FIG. 241B  is a close-up front view of the hub members in the area generally outlined by the ellipse WB in  FIG. 240 , showing the internal features as hidden along with a representation of the position of the wing pivot pin. 
         FIG. 242  is an upper perspective view of the tip portions of the static side wing of  FIG. 224 , with the shoulder support removed. 
         FIG. 243  is an upper perspective view of the tip portions of the static side wing of  FIG. 224 , with the shoulder support in a retracted position. 
         FIG. 244  is an upper perspective view of the tip portions of the static side wing of  FIG. 224 , with the shoulder support pivoted between the retracted and extends positions. 
         FIG. 245  is an upper perspective view of the tip portions of the static side wing of  FIG. 224 , with the shoulder support in an extended position. 
         FIG. 246  is an upper-side perspective view of the shoulder support of  FIG. 224 . 
         FIG. 247  is a lower perspective view of the shoulder support of  FIG. 224 . 
         FIG. 248  is a front perspective view of a collapsing hanger assembly with the wings extended to an open position, according to a nineteenth embodiment. 
         FIG. 249  is a front perspective view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 248 , with the components repositioned to the unlatching configuration. 
         FIG. 250  is a front perspective view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 248 , with the components repositioned to the collapsed configuration. 
         FIG. 251  is an exploded view of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 248 , as seen from a front upper perspective. 
         FIG. 252  is a close-up front view of the central portion of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 248  in the wings extended configuration, and many of the internal features shown as hidden. 
         FIG. 253  is a close-up front view of the central portion of the collapsing hanger assembly of  FIG. 248  in the wings collapsed configuration, and many of the internal features shown as hidden. 
         FIG. 254  is an upper perspective view of the tip portions of an example wing and should support according to a twentieth embodiment, with the shoulder support removed. 
         FIG. 255  is an upper perspective view of the tip portions of the wing and shoulder support of  FIG. 254 , with the shoulder support in a retracted position. 
         FIG. 256  is an upper perspective view of the tip portions of the wing and shoulder support of  FIG. 254 , with the shoulder support pivoted between the retracted and extends positions. 
         FIG. 257  is an upper perspective view of the tip portions of the wing and shoulder support of  FIG. 254 , with the shoulder support in an extended position. 
         FIG. 258  is a retracted upper-side perspective view of the shoulder support of  FIG. 255 . 
         FIG. 259  is an extended upper-side perspective view of the shoulder support of  FIG. 257 . 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION 
     The following are descriptions of form and operation of various embodiments of the single hand operated collapsing hanger. For the purpose of understanding functionality, it should be understood that the terms up, opened, extended, expanded, erected, and raised, etc. in their various tenses are intended to have the same general meaning when referring to the position(s) of the hanger wing(s). Likewise, the terms down, closed, lowered, collapsed, folded, and dropped, etc. in their various tenses are intended to have the same general meaning when referring to the position(s) of the hanger wing(s). 
       FIG. 1  is a perspective view of an example single hand operated collapsing hanger  10 , in its expanded configuration. The embodiment shown in  FIG. 1  generally includes a hanging hook  12 , a frame  18 , a first wing  40  having a first garment support surface  41 , and a second wing  60  having a second garment support surface  61 . The wings  40 ,  60  are pivotably attached to the frame  18 . In this example embodiment, the frame  18  is formed of two separate pieces, a front frame section  20  and a rear frame section  30 , connected together such as by screws  14  (or adhesive, welding, snap-fit connections, etc). Alternatively, the frame  18  could be formed as one piece. 
     In this embodiment the hook  12  is formed of metal, with the frame sections  20 ,  30  and the wings  40 ,  60  formed of polymer, such as thermoplastic. Alternatively, the hook could be integrally formed as part of the frame  18  or one of the wings  40 ,  60 . The first wing  40  includes a lift handle  50 , which may be formed integrally therewith. The first wing  40  has an offset lower wing section  43 . A palm rest  25  is formed at an upper surface of the frame  18  adjacent the second wing  60 . A latch  53  allows for the first wing  40  to be locked into place relative to the frame  18 , and a trigger  55  allows for a finger or fingers to be placed thereon and depressed to unlock the first wing  40  from the frame  18 . A kidney-shaped latch box clearance channel  22  in the frame  18  provides access to the trigger  55 . As will be explained below, openings  51 ,  52  allow for the placement of fingers in position to raise or lower the wings 
       FIG. 2  is a perspective view of the hanger  10  in the collapsed, or folded, configuration. The wings  40 ,  60  are pivoted downward around separate axes, relative to their positions in  FIG. 1 , allowing for the assembly to have a much smaller horizontal span. As shown, the offset lower wing section  43  of the first wing  40  overlaps with a portion of the second wing  60 . The latch and finger opening  52  have moved within the channel  22  to a closer position to the palm rest  25 . The lift handle  50  and finger opening  51  are in a position further from palm rest  25  relative to their positions in  FIG. 1 . 
       FIG. 3  is a front view of the hanger  10  in its expanded configuration. The frame  18  has the clearance channel  22  and a latch catch  23  adjacent the trigger  55 . The latch box  56 , at least partially surrounding the trigger  55 , is also integrally formed as part of the first wing  40 , and contains the finger opening  52 , a latch  53 , a flexing member  54 , and the trigger  55 . The flexing member  54  connects the trigger  55  and permits the trigger  55  and latch  53  to pivot relative to the rest of the first wing  40  within the latch box  56 . 
     When a garment is hanging on the hanger  10  in this configuration, it will exact downward force at the support surfaces  41 ,  61  which will be offset by the latch  53  being locked into the latch catch  23 , thus resisting the tendency for the wings  40 ,  60  to pivot about their mounts. 
       FIG. 4  is a back view of the hanger  10  in its expanded configuration. 
       FIG. 5  is an exploded perspective view of the hanger  10  in its expanded configuration. Heavy dashed lines show the alignments of the various components in the assembly. The screws  14  are used to affix the front frame section  20  to the back frame section  30 , with the hook  12 , first wing  40 , and second wing  60  sandwiched in between. 
       FIG. 6  is a front perspective view of the rear frame section  30 . A channel  31  is present to allow for the reception of the hook  12  ( FIG. 5 ). A latch box clearance channel  32  has the latch catch  33  and latch clearance feature  38  formed into its lower surface. A first pivot boss  34  and second pivot boss  36  will align with corresponding features  24 ,  36  on the front frame section  20  ( FIG. 7 ) to support the wings  40 ,  60  ( FIG. 5 ). Assembly alignment features  37  are integrally formed into the rear frame section  30 . 
       FIG. 7  is a front perspective view of the front frame section  20 . A latch box clearance channel  22  has the latch catch  23  and latch clearance feature  28  formed into its lower surface. A first pivot boss  24  and second pivot boss  26  (shown with hidden lines) will align with corresponding features  34 ,  36  on the rear frame section  30  ( FIG. 6 ) to support the wings  40 ,  60  ( FIG. 5 ). Assembly alignment pockets  27  are integrally formed into the front frame section  20  (shown with hidden lines). 
       FIG. 8  is a front perspective view of the first wing  40 . A garment support surface  41  sits atop a structure  42 , and beneath them is a lower wing section  43  which will overlap a portion of the second wing  60  ( FIG. 2 ) when moved into the folded configuration. A pivot hole  44  is formed integrally into the first wing  40 , so as to allow fitment over the pivot bosses  24 ,  34  ( FIGS. 7 and 6 ). Gear teeth  45  are present to mesh with corresponding teeth  65  on the second wing  60  ( FIG. 9 ). A guard surface  46  is present to prevent the ability to stick objects into the gear teeth or in the unintended areas of the latch box clearance channels  22 ,  32  ( FIGS. 1 and 6 ). The lift handle  50  and finger opening  51  are integrally formed as part of the first wing  40 . The latch box  56  is also integrally formed as part of the first wing  40 , and contains the components of a finger opening  52 , latch  53 , flexing member  54 , and trigger  55 . 
       FIG. 9  is a front view of the first wing  40 .  FIG. 10  is a rear view of the first wing  40 . 
       FIG. 11  is a rear perspective view of the second wing  60 . A garment support surface  61  sits atop a structure  62 , and beneath them is an offset lower wing section  63  which will overlap the lower wing section  43  of the first wing  40  ( FIG. 9 ) when moved into the folded configuration. A pivot hole  64  is formed integrally into the second wing  60 , so as to allow fitment over the pivot bosses  26 ,  36  ( FIGS. 7 and 6 ). Gear teeth  65  are present to mesh with the gear teeth  45  on the first wing  40  ( FIG. 9 ). A guard surface  66  is present to prevent the ability to stick objects into the gear teeth. A latch box receiver opening  72  is integrally formed into the second wing  60 , as well as the contact surfaces  71 ,  73 . 
       FIG. 12  is a rear view of the second wing  60 .  FIG. 13  is a front view of the second wing  60 . 
       FIG. 14  is a front perspective view of the rear frame section  30  with the first and second wings  40 ,  60  placed in location as if of an assembly in the expanded configuration. The first pivot boss  34  can be seen inside the pivot hole  44  of the first wing  40 . The second pivot boss  36  can be seen inside the pivot hole  64  of the second wing  60 . The lower wing sections  43 ,  63  are shown on the wings  40 ,  60  respectively. The latch box receiver opening  72  and the contact surface  71  can be seen clearly in this view. 
       FIG. 15  is a front perspective view of the rear frame section  30  with the first and second wings,  40 ,  60  placed in location as if of an assembly in the folded configuration. The first pivot boss  34  can be seen inside the pivot hole  44  of the first wing  40 . The second pivot boss  36  can be seen inside the pivot hole  64  of the second wing  60 . The lower wing section  63  of the second wing  60  can be seen overlapping the lower wing section  43  of the first wing  40 . The latch box receiver opening  72  can be seen enveloping the latch box  56 . 
       FIG. 16  is a section view of the first and second wings in their extended positions taken along line D-D of  FIG. 14 . The gear teeth  45 ,  65  are inter-meshed so as to ensure that the clockwise rotation of the first wing  40  about an axis passing through the pivot hole  44  will ensure the counter-clockwise rotation of the second wing  60  about an axis passing through the pivot hole  64 . When the first wing  40  is locked in the expanded position by virtue of the latch  53  being locked behind the latch catch  23  ( FIG. 3 ), the gear teeth  45  will prevent the travel of the gear teeth  65  and thus the second wing  60 , thereby ensuring that both wings remain expanded when the latch  53  is locked. 
       FIG. 17  is a front view of the hanger  10  in its expanded configuration. An arrow A shows where the force of the palm of a hand can be applied at the palm rest  25  in opposition to a second force applied to the trigger  55  of the latch box  56  (such as by the user&#39;s finger), as denoted by the arrow B. The force applied at the arrow B will cause the trigger  55  and latch  53  to pivot about the flexing member  54  as the flexing member  54  deforms, thus unlocking the latch  53  from the latch catch  23  on the front frame section  20  as well as from the latch catch  33  on the rear frame section  30  ( FIG. 6 ). The trigger and latch are shown is this deformed, unlocked position in  FIG. 17 . Under the application of force at arrow B the trigger  55  will move to a point where it makes contact with the inner surface of the latch box  56  at which point the continued application of force will cause the first wing  40  to pivot about the axis passing through the pivot hole  44  in a clockwise direction from this point of view. As seen in  FIG. 16 , the meshing of the gear teeth  45 ,  65  will cause the second wing  60  to subsequently pivot about the axis passing through the pivot hole  64  in a counter-clockwise position from this point of view. When moved in this fashion, the wings  40 ,  60  will eventually pivot to a fully closed position, at which point the latch box  56  and trigger  55  features may remain at a distance from the palm rest  25  that is generally comfortable for a human hand to hold. 
       FIG. 18  is a front view of the hanger  10  with the wings  40 ,  60  in a partially collapsed position, subsequent to releasing the latch  53  in  FIG. 17 .  FIG. 19  is a section view of the first and second wings  40 ,  60  at the position seen in  FIG. 17 , taken along line D-D of  FIG. 14 .  FIG. 20  is a front view of the hanger  10  with the wings  40 ,  60  in a partially collapsed position. 
       FIG. 21  is a view of the first and second wings  40 ,  60  at the position seen in  FIG. 19 , taken along line D-D of  FIG. 14 , with the frame  18  removed for visibility. The latch box  56  on the first wing  40  can be seen partially inside the latch box clearance opening  72  on the second wing  60 . 
       FIG. 22  is a front view of the hanger  10  in its closed configuration. An arrow A shows where the force of the palm of a hand can be applied at the palm rest  25  in opposition to a second force applied to the lift handle  50  (such as with a user&#39;s finger), as denoted by the arrow C. The force applied at the arrow C will cause the first wing  40  to pivot about the axis passing through the pivot hole  44  in a counter-clockwise direction from this point of view. As can be seen in  FIG. 23 , as the first wing  40  pivots in a counter-clockwise direction it will cause the latch box  56  to apply a force to the contact surface  71  on the second wing  60  thus causing the second wing  60  to pivot in a clockwise direction about an axis passing through the pivot hole  64 . As these rotations travel through an initial amount of movement the latch box  56  will continue to apply force to the contact surface  71  until the gear teeth  45 ,  65  begin to inter-mesh. Under the same rotation directions eventually the latch box  56  will continue to rotate out of the latch box receiver opening  72  and the gear teeth  45  on the first wing  40  will apply force to the gear teeth  65  on the second wing  60  for the duration of the rotations. Eventually the first wing  40  and second wing  60  will move into their fully extended positions and the latch  53  will snap back into the latch clearance features  28 ,  38  and hook upon the latch catches  23 ,  33  on the frame sections  20 ,  30  respectively. 
     The movements described above are easily performed with a single hand having its palm in place at the palm rest  25  and one or more fingers in place at the lift handle  50  at a distance that is generally comfortable for a human hand to hold. A second hand can be used to hold a shirt-type garment by the collar as the hanger  10  is expanded within the interior of the garment. A human hand possess a relatively high capability of force in a squeezing operation, which is more than enough to counteract the typical resistance to expansion that the hanger  10  may encounter. Thus the single hand operated collapsing hanger affords the ability to simply and quickly hang a shirt-type garment upon it, and then easily transfer the hanger and garment to a support device such as a hook or hanger rod. 
     The exemplary hanger as shown in the drawings is designed as if primarily constructed of plastic resin. Any or all of the components of the hanger could be constructed from alternate materials such as wood or metal. The disclosed latch assembly has the advantages of being releasable with a squeezing motion similar to that which expands the wings  40 ,  60  and being releasable by feel without looking at it (while it is inside the neck of the garment); however, other latch mechanisms could also be used. It is possible that features present on the frame  18 , such as the palm rest  25 , latch catch  23 , or hook  12 , could be alternatively formed into either of the wings  40 ,  60 . 
     The described embodiment has both the latch features  52 ,  53 ,  54 ,  55 ,  56  and the lift handle features  50 ,  51  formed integrally into the first wing  40 . Alternatively it is possible that the latch features  52 ,  53 ,  54 ,  55 ,  56  could be formed as part of the second wing  60 . If so constructed, the meshing of the gear teeth will ensure that both wings will fold as intended when the latch box  56  is lifted toward the palm rest  25 . With the lift handle  50  still formed as part of the first wing  40 , it will remain possible to lift both wings in the manner described previously. 
     A further embodiment could be made so that the garment support features present in the second wing  60 , such as the support surface  61 , structure  62 , and lower wing section, could be integrally formed into the frame such that a second moving wing is not necessary. Such a design would have a single pivot point for the first wing  40  to rotate about. It is likely that the first wing  40  would travel through a larger angle of motion between the collapsed and extended positions than in the previously described embodiment. 
       FIG. 25  is a perspective view of a second example single hand operated collapsing hanger  110 , in its expanded configuration. The embodiment shown in  FIG. 25  generally includes a hanging hook  112 , a frame  118 , a first wing  140  having a first garment support surface  141 , and a second wing  160  having a second garment support surface  161 . The wings  140 ,  160  are pivotably attached to the frame  118 . In this example embodiment, the frame  118  is formed of two separate pieces, a front frame section  120  and a rear frame section  130 , connected together such as by screws  114  (or adhesive, welding, snap-fit connections, etc). Alternatively, the frame  118  could be formed as one piece. 
     In this embodiment the hook  112  is formed of metal, with the frame sections  120 ,  130 , the wings  140 ,  160 , and the spring member  180  ( FIG. 29 ) formed of polymer, such as thermoplastic. Alternatively, the hook could be integrally formed as part of the frame  118  or one of the wings  140 ,  160 . The hook could also be formed in an alternate shape, such as a “T”, or other functional shape which allows for the suspended support of the hanger and garments thereon. The first wing  140  includes a lift handle  150 , which may be formed integrally therewith. The first wing  140  also includes a fold handle  156 , which may be formed integrally therewith. The first wing  140  has an offset lower wing section  143 . A palm rest  125  is formed at an upper surface of the frame  118  adjacent the second wing  160 . A kidney-shaped latch box clearance channel  122  in the frame  118  provides access to the fold handle  156 . As will be explained below, openings  151 ,  152  allow for the placement of fingers in position to raise or lower the wings. 
       FIG. 26  is a perspective view of the hanger  110  in the collapsed, or folded, configuration. The wings  140 ,  160  are pivoted downward around separate axes, relative to their positions in  FIG. 25 , allowing for the assembly to have a much smaller horizontal span. As shown, the offset lower wing section  143  of the first wing  140  overlaps with a portion of the second wing  160 . The fold handle  156  and finger opening  152  have moved within the channel  122  to a closer position to the palm rest  125 . The lift handle  150  and finger opening  151  are in a position further from palm rest  125  relative to their positions in  FIG. 25 . 
       FIG. 27  is a front view of the hanger  110  in its expanded configuration. The frame  118  has the clearance channel  122  and the palm rest  125 . The lift handle  150  is shown as a portion of a contiguous rib section surrounding the finger opening  151 , and is integrally formed as part of the first wing  140 . The fold handle  156  is shown as a portion of a contiguous rib section surrounding the finger opening  152 , and is also integrally formed as part of the first wing  140 . 
     When a garment is hanging on the hanger  110  in this configuration, it will exact downward force at the support surfaces  141 ,  161  which will be offset by an internal latch mechanism, to be further described below, thus resisting the tendency for the wings  140 ,  160  to pivot about their mounts. 
       FIG. 28  is a back view of the hanger  110  in its expanded configuration. The frame  118  has the clearance channel  132  integrally formed into the rear frame section  130 . 
       FIG. 29  is an exploded perspective view of the hanger  110  in its expanded configuration. Heavy dashed lines show the alignments of the various components in the assembly. The screws  114  are used to affix the front frame section  120  to the back frame section  130 , with the hook  112 , first wing  140 , second wing  160 , and spring member  180  sandwiched in between. 
       FIG. 30  is a front perspective view of the rear frame section  130 . A channel  131  is present to allow for the reception of the hook  112  ( FIG. 29 ). A fold handle clearance channel  132  is present along with a latch block  133  which has a static latch face  135 . A first pivot boss  134  and second pivot boss  136  will align with corresponding features  124 ,  126  on the front frame section  120  ( FIG. 31 ) to support the wings ( FIG. 29 ). Assembly alignment features  137  are integrally formed into the rear frame section  130 . A spring member support boss  138  and spring support face  139  are integrally formed into the rear frame section  130 . 
       FIG. 31  is a front perspective view of the front frame section  120 . A fold handle clearance channel  122  is present. A first pivot boss  124  and second pivot boss  126  (shown with hidden lines) will align with corresponding features  134 ,  136  on the rear frame section  130  ( FIG. 30 ) to support the wings ( FIG. 29 ). Assembly alignment pockets  127  (shown with hidden lines) are integrally formed into the front frame section  120 . A spring member support boss  128  and spring support face  129  (both shown with hidden lines) will align with corresponding features on the rear frame section ( FIG. 30 ) to firmly support the spring member ( FIG. 29 ). 
       FIG. 32  is a front perspective view of the first wing  140 . A garment support surface  141  sits atop a structure  142 , and beneath them is a lower wing section  143  which will overlap a portion of the second wing  160  ( FIG. 26 ) when moved into the folded configuration. A pivot slot  144  is formed integrally into the first wing  140 , so as to allow fitment over the pivot bosses  124 ,  134  ( FIGS. 31 and 30 ). Gear teeth  145  are present to mesh with corresponding teeth  165  on the second wing  160  ( FIG. 35 ). A guard surface  146  is present to prevent the ability to stick objects into the gear teeth or in the unintended areas of the fold handle clearance channels  122 ,  132  ( FIGS. 31 and 30 ). 
     The lift handle  150  and finger opening  151  are integrally formed as part of the first wing  140 . The fold handle  156  and finger opening  152  are also integrally formed as part of the first wing  140 . A latch notch  154  is formed into the perimeter of the guard surface  146 , so as to form the moving latch face  153  which will engage with the static latch face  135  ( FIG. 30 ) when the wings are in the locked configuration. A upper contact surface  155  is present along the top surface of a rib formed at the upper perimeter of the first wing  140 . The upper contact surface  155  will interact with the spring member contact surface  185  ( FIG. 38 ) as the first wing  140  travels through a portion of its sliding and pivoting movement about the pivot bosses  124 ,  134  ( FIGS. 31 and 30 ). A rib support section  157  allows for smooth transition between the front face of the guard surface  146  and the rib forming the upper contact surface  155 . The lower contact surface  158  will interact with the upper face of the latch block  133  ( FIG. 30 ) as the first wing  140  travels through its pivoting movement about the pivot bosses  124 ,  134  ( FIGS. 31 and 30 ). 
       FIG. 33  is a front view of the first wing  140 .  FIG. 34  is a rear view of the first wing  140 . 
       FIG. 35  is a rear perspective view of the second wing  160 . A garment support surface  161  sits atop a structure  162 , and beneath them is an offset lower wing section  163  which will overlap the lower wing section  143  of the first wing  140  ( FIG. 33 ) when moved into the folded configuration. A pivot hole  164  is formed integrally into the second wing  160 , so as to allow fitment over the pivot bosses  126 ,  136  ( FIGS. 31 and 30 ). Gear teeth  165  are present to mesh with the gear teeth  145  on the first wing  140  ( FIG. 33 ). A guard surface  166  is present to prevent the ability to stick objects into the gear teeth. A latch clearance notch  168  is integrally formed to allow for clearance of the latch block  133  ( FIG. 30 ) when the hanger  110  is in the collapsed configuration. A fold handle receiver opening  172  is integrally formed into the second wing  160 , as well as the contact surfaces  171 ,  173 . 
       FIG. 36  is a rear view of the second wing  160 .  FIG. 37  is a front view of the second wing  160 . 
       FIG. 38  is a front perspective view of the spring member  180 , which provides resilient bias upon the first arm  140  ( FIG. 32 ) during the latching and unlatching sequences. A flexible beam  182  is integrally formed and is able to withstand non-destructive flexing through the course of ordinary collapsing hanger  110  operation. At the narrow end of the flexible beam  182  a contact bulb  183  provides for the spring member contact surface  185 . A mounting hole  188  is present to allow for the spring member  180  to fit about the support bosses  128 ,  138  ( FIGS. 31 and 30 ), and an anchor surface  184  allows for the needed resistance to movement as it makes contact with the spring support faces  129 ,  139  ( FIGS. 31 and 30 ). 
       FIG. 39  is a front view of the spring member  180 . 
       FIG. 40  is a front perspective view of the rear frame section  130  with the first and second wings  140 ,  160 , as well as the spring member  180  placed in location as if of an assembly in the expanded configuration. The first pivot boss  134  can be seen at the upper reach of the pivot slot  144  of the first wing  140 . The second pivot boss  136  can be seen inside the pivot hole  164  of the second wing  160 . The lower wing sections  143 ,  163  are shown on the wings  140 ,  160  respectively. The fold handle receiver opening  172  and the contact surface  171  can be seen clearly in this view. 
       FIG. 41  is a front perspective view of the rear frame section  130  with the first and second wings,  140 ,  160 , as well as the spring member  180  placed in location as if of an assembly in the folded configuration. The first pivot boss  134  can be seen at the upper reach the pivot slot  144  of the first wing  140 . The second pivot boss  136  can be seen inside the pivot hole  164  of the second wing  160 . The lower wing section  163  of the second wing  160  can be seen overlapping the lower wing section  143  of the first wing  140 . The fold handle receiver opening  172  can be seen enveloping the fold handle  156  and finger opening  152 . 
       FIG. 42  is a section view of the rear frame section  130  with the first and second wings  140 ,  160 , as well as the spring member  180  placed in location as if of an assembly in the expanded configuration, taken along line D-D of  FIG. 40 . The gear teeth  145 ,  165  are inter-meshed so as to ensure that the clockwise rotation of the first wing  140  about an axis passing through the pivot slot  144  will ensure the counter-clockwise rotation of the second wing  160  about an axis passing through the pivot hole  64 . When the first wing  140  is in the locked position by virtue of the moving latch face  153  being held adjacent to the static latch face  135 , the gear teeth  145  will prevent the travel of the gear teeth  165  and thus the second wing  160 . The spring member  180  applies a downward force at the contact surface  185  upon the upper contact surface  155 , which urges the first wing  140  downward about the first pivot boss  134  so that the latch notch  154  and moving latch face  153  are engaged with the latch block  133  and static latch face  135 , thereby ensuring that both wings remain expanded and cannot pivot so long as the downward spring force is not overcome. So long as the forces acting downward at the garment support surfaces  141 ,  161  are generally balanced, the collapsing hanger  110  will remain in the extended position until the unlocking sequence is initiated, as described below. 
       FIG. 43  is a front view of the hanger  110  in an unlocked configuration. Both wings  140 ,  160  are rotated slightly counter-clockwise (in this view) about the second pivot boss  136  ( FIG. 44 ), relative to their locked positions as seen in  FIG. 27 . From this positioning the first wing is free to rotate clockwise as the second wing rotates counter-clockwise (in this view). 
       FIG. 44  is a section view of the rear frame section  130  with the first and second wings  140 ,  160 , as well as the spring member  180  placed in location as if of an assembly in the configuration seen in  FIG. 43 , taken along line D-D of  FIG. 40 . The first pivot boss  134  can be seen at the lower reach the pivot slot  144  of the first wing  140 . The moving latch face  153  is disengaged from the static latch face  135  and the latch notch  154  can be seen removed from the latch block  133 . The spring member  180  is seen in a deflected condition as the flexible beam  182  has been forced upward by the interaction of the first wing contact surface  155  with the spring member contact surface  185 . The interaction of the mounting hole  188  to the support boss  138  along with the anchor surface  184  to the spring support face  139  provides for the needed resistance to movement at the base end of the flexible beam  182  to ensure the deflection of the flexible beam  182 , which stores the potential energy to provide an opposing force to that induced by the upward movement of the spring bulb  183  end of the flexible beam  182 . 
     During the unlocking sequence, opposing forces will be applied at the palm rest  125  shown by the arrow A, and at the fold handle  156  shown by the arrow B, to rotate the wings counter-clockwise (in this view) about the second pivot boss  126 ,  136 , to bring the wings from their positions shown in  FIG. 42  to those seen in  FIG. 44 . The continued application of opposing forces at these locations (A and B) will cause the first wing  140  to rotate clockwise (in this view) about the first pivot boss  134  and thus the second wing  160  to pivot counter-clockwise (in this view) about the second pivot boss  136 , thus initiating the folding sequence. For the purposes of operating the collapsing hanger  110 , the palm rest  125  can be considered a handle surface, as a thumb or other object could be utilized to brace the hanger there. 
     Near the completion of the extension sequence, opposing forces will have been applied at the palm rest  125  shown by the arrow A, and at the lift handle  150  shown by the arrow C, bringing the wings to their positions seen in  FIG. 44 . With the release of pressure at the lift handle  150 , the potential energy within the spring member  180  will force the first wing  140  back down through the contact surfaces  185 ,  155 , to the positions seen in  FIG. 42 . The collapsing hanger  110  will thus be locked in the extended position. 
       FIG. 45  is a front view of the hanger  110  in a partially collapsed configuration. The first wing  140  is rotated clockwise (in this view) about the first pivot boss  134  ( FIG. 46 ), relative to its position as seen in  FIG. 43 . The second wing  160  is rotated counter-clockwise (in this view) about the second pivot boss  136  ( FIG. 46 ), relative to its position as seen in  FIG. 43 . 
       FIG. 46  is a section view of the rear frame section  130  with the first and second wings  140 ,  160 , as well as the spring member  180  placed in location as if of an assembly in the configuration seen in  FIG. 45 , taken along line D-D of  FIG. 40 . The first pivot boss  134  can be seen at the lower reach of the pivot slot  144  of the first wing  140 . The moving latch face  153  can be seen at a position above the latch block  133 . The lower contact face  158  is in contact with the upper face of the latch block  133  and it will remain so for the duration of first wing  140  rotation. This contact condition ( 158  to  133 ) will provide for resistance to the force imparted by the spring member  180  to the top contact surface  155 , and will further ensure that first wing  140  will remain in an upward position with the first pivot boss  134  at the lower reach of the pivot slot  144  through all rotational movements until the wings are back to a lock/unlock position as seen in  FIG. 44 , at which point the wings can pivot back down to the positions seen in  FIG. 42  dependent on forces applied. 
       FIG. 47  is a front view of the hanger  110  in a partially collapsed configuration. The first wing  140  is rotated clockwise (in this view) about the first pivot boss  134  ( FIG. 48 ), relative to its position as seen in  FIG. 45 . The second wing  160  is rotated counter-clockwise (in this view) about the second pivot boss  136  ( FIG. 48 ), relative to its position as seen in  FIG. 45 . 
       FIG. 48  is a section view of the rear frame section  130  with the first and second wings  140 ,  160 , as well as the spring member  180  placed in location as if of an assembly in the configuration seen in  FIG. 47 , taken along line D-D of  FIG. 40 . The first pivot boss  134  can be seen at the lower reach of the pivot slot  144  of the first wing  140 . The fold handle receiver opening  172  can be seen partially enveloping the fold handle  156  and finger opening  152 , and the contact surface  171  can be seen in contact with the outside surface of the rib surrounding the finger opening  152 . The spring member  180  can be seen in a less deflected condition than that of  FIG. 47 , with the spring contact surface  185  still in contact with the upper contact surface  155 . 
       FIG. 49  is a front view of the hanger  110  in the fully collapsed, or folded, position. An arrow A shows where the force of the palm of a hand can be applied at the palm rest  125  in opposition to a second force applied to the lift handle  150  (such as with a user&#39;s finger), as denoted by the arrow C. Such forces would cause to initiate the folding sequence of the hanger by forcing the first wing  140  to pivot counter-clockwise (in this view) about the first pivot boss  134  ( FIG. 50 ), in turn forcing the second wing  160  to pivot clockwise (in this view) about the second pivot boss  136  ( FIG. 50 ). Continued application of forces at A and C will move the wings to positions as seen in  FIG. 43 , at which point the releasing of the forces will allow the spring member  180  ( FIG. 50 ) to push the first wing  140  down into the locked position. 
       FIG. 50  is a section view of the rear frame section  130  with the first and second wings  140 ,  160 , as well as the spring member  180  placed in location as if of an assembly in the fully collapsed position, taken along line D-D of  FIG. 40 . The first pivot boss  134  can be seen at the lower reach of the pivot slot  144  of the first wing  140 . The fold handle receiver opening  172  can be seen fully enveloping the fold handle  156  and finger opening  152 , and the contact surfaces  171  and  173  can be seen in contact with the outside surfaces of the rib surrounding the finger opening  152 . The spring member  180  can be seen in an undeflected condition and not making contact with the first wing  140 . 
     The movements described above are easily performed with a single hand having its palm in place at the palm rest  125  and one or more fingers in place at either the lift handle  150  or the fold handle  156 , and at a distance that is generally comfortable for a human hand to hold. A second hand can be used to hold a shirt-type garment by the collar as the hanger  110  is expanded within the interior of the garment. A human hand possess a relatively high capability of force in a squeezing operation, which is more than enough to counteract the spring force holding the wings in the locked position, or the typical resistance to expansion that the hanger  110  may encounter when being expanded inside a garment. Thus the single hand operated collapsing hanger affords the ability to simply and quickly hang a shirt-type garment upon it, and then easily transfer the hanger and garment to a support device such as a hook or hanger rod. 
     The hanger as shown in the drawings is designed as if primarily constructed of plastic resin. Any or all of the components of the hanger could be constructed from alternate materials such as wood or metal. The disclosed latch assembly has the advantages of being releasable with a squeezing motion similar to that which expands the wings  140 ,  160  and being releasable by feel without looking at it (while it is inside the neck of the garment); however, other latch mechanisms could also be used. It is possible that features present on the frame  118 , such as the palm rest  125  or the hook  112 , could be alternatively formed into either of the wings  140 ,  160 . 
     The second embodiment has both the fold handle features  156 ,  152  and the lift handle features  150 ,  151  formed integrally into the first wing  40 . Alternatively it is possible that the fold handle features  156 ,  152  could be formed as part of the second wing  160 . If so constructed, the moving latch surface  153  and the latch notch  154  would need to be present on the second wing  160  as well, and the pivot hole  164  would need to be slotted to allow for necessary movements. It would also be necessary to reconfigure the latch block  133 , static latch face  135 , and the lift handle clearance pocket  122  to allow for necessary interactions. With the lift handle  50  still formed as part of the first wing  40 , it will remain possible to lift both wings in the manner described previously. 
     The second embodiment shows a spring member  180  that is formed separately of the other hanger components. It is conceivable that the needed spring force could be provided by another type of spring (such as coil) or even be formed integrally into the frame  118  or one of the frame components  120 ,  130 . It is also possible to configure the hanger components so that the required spring force is applied directly to the second wing  160  versus the first wing  140 . A further embodiment may include a spring mechanism connected to or integrally formed within one of the wings  140 ,  160 . For example, a spring mechanism could be formed in leau of the upper contact surface  155 , so as to interact directly with the spring support face  129 ,  139 . 
     A further embodiment could be made so that the garment support features present in the second wing  160 , such as the support surface  161 , structure  162 , and lower wing section, could be integrally formed into the frame  118  such that a second moving wing is not necessary. Such a design would have a single pivot point for the first wing  140  to translate and rotate about. It is likely that the first wing  140  would travel through a larger angle of motion between the collapsed and extended positions than in the previously described embodiment. 
       FIG. 52  is a perspective view of a third example single hand operated collapsing hanger  210 , in its expanded configuration. The embodiment shown in  FIG. 52  generally includes a hanging hook  212 , a frame  230 , a first wing  240  having a first garment support surface  241 , a second wing  260  having a second garment support surface  261 , and latches  280  and  284  (shown as hidden). In this example embodiment, the frame  230  is constructed of two separate pieces, a front and a back, connected together such as by screws (or adhesive, welding, snap-fit connections, etc). Alternatively, the frame  230  could be formed as one piece. 
     The latches  280  and  284 , are identical in design and mounted to the front and rear faces of the hanger frame  230 . The latches  280 ,  284  can pivot about separate horizontal axes, and contain resilient biasing features that urge them to wing locking positions. By squeezing the upper faces of the latches  280 ,  284  together toward the central plane of the hanger  210 , they will pivot about their respective axes, moving internal hook features  285  ( FIG. 57 ) in such a way that the wings  240 ,  260  are allowed to drop and pivot about a central pivot mount  234  (shown as hidden). 
       FIG. 53  is a perspective view of the hanger  210 , in its collapsed, or folded, configuration. The wings  240 ,  260  can be seen with their free (or distal) ends pointing downward, and the overall horizontal dimension of the hanger  210  is greatly reduced from that seen in  FIG. 52 . 
     To expand the wings  240 ,  260  of hanger  210  back to their extended positions, a single hand can be placed so that the palm will rest on a palm contact surface  225 , and extend fingers can be placed in the lift openings  251 ,  271 . Upward force can be applied by the fingers upon the lifting surfaces  250 ,  270 , such as in a squeezing motion in opposition to the palm, so that the wings  240 ,  260  can rotate upward about the central pivot mount  234  ( FIG. 54 ), until they reach a position where the latches  280 ,  284  re-engage with the wings. Clearance slots  222  in the frame  230  allow for the unimpeded movement of fingers as they raise the wings  240 ,  260  up to their extended positions. 
       FIG. 54  is a front perspective view of the back portion of the frame  230  with the wings  240 ,  260  as well as the guide pin  290  in location as if of an assembly in the expanded configuration. The pivot mount  234  can be seen projecting through the wing pivot holes  264  and  244  (shown as hidden). Also shown is the second wing guide slot  268 . Clearance slots  232  in the back portion of the frame  230  allow for the unimpeded projection of fingers through the openings  251 ,  271  during expanding or collapsing. 
       FIG. 55  is a front perspective view of the back portion of the frame  230  with the wings  240 ,  260  as well as the guide pin  290  in location as if of an assembly in the collapsed configuration. A latch hook feature  285  can be seen projecting from the rear latch  284  through a hole in the back portion of the frame. Also shown is a vertical guide slot  238  which is formed into the back portion of the frame  230 . As the wings  240 ,  260  rotate through their range of movements about the pivot mount  234 , the guide pin  290  travels within the vertical guide slot  238  and the wing guide slots  248 ,  268  in such a manner that the wings  240 ,  260  are held at equivalent degrees of collapse throughout their range of motions. More simply, the wings  240 ,  260  are forced to rotate up and down the same amount by virtue of a cam action as the guide pin  290  moves within the various guide slots  248 ,  268 ,  238 , and a matching vertical guide slot in the front portion of the frame  230  (not shown). 
       FIG. 56  is a close up view of some features of the back portion of the frame  230  and the first wing  240  in the expanded position. The guide pin  290  can be seen as including a flange surface portion  292  which prevents axial movement of the pin, and moves through a clearance portion  249  of the wing guide slot  248  in wing  240 . Also visible is the latch hook  285  projecting into the wing guide slot  248  as if in the latched position, and thus not allowing the first wing to pivot about the pivot mount  234 . 
       FIG. 57  is a close up view of some of the features of the back portion of the frame  230  and the first wing  240  in the collapsed position. The latch hook  285  can be seen projecting though a clearance hole  235  in the back portion of the frame  230 . A clearance hole matching the hole  235  is also present in the front portion of the frame  230  (not shown), thus allowing for the function of the front latch  280 . 
       FIG. 58  is a perspective view of a fourth example single hand operated collapsing hanger  310 , in its expanded configuration. The embodiment shown in  FIG. 58  generally includes a hanging hook  312 , a frame  320 , a first wing  330  having a first garment support surface  331 , a second wing  340  having a second garment support surface  341 , and a shuttle  350 . In this example embodiment, the frame  320  is constructed of two separate pieces, a front and a back, connected together such as by screws (or adhesive, welding, snap-fit connections, etc). Alternatively, the frame  320  could be formed as one piece. Additionally in this example embodiment, the shuttle  350  is constructed of two separate pieces, a front and a back, connected together such as by screws (or adhesive, welding, snap-fit connections, etc). Alternatively, the shuttle  350  could be formed as one piece. 
     The inboard upper surface  356  ( FIG. 61 ) of the shuttle  350  is formed so as to make contact with the wing cam surfaces  336  and  346  ( FIG. 60 ) of the wings  330  and  340 , respectively. The wings  330 ,  340  are further supported by pivot shafts  334 ,  344 , which fit inside pivot holes  324  formed into the front and back sections of the frame  320 . To collapse the hanger  310 , the frame  320  is grasped firmly and the shuttle  350  is pushed downward so as to overcome detent features  355  internal to the hanger ( FIG. 61 ), thereby allowing the shuttle  350  to travel downward within the clearance slot  322 . Subsequently the wing cam surfaces  336 ,  246  will slide along the inboard upper surface  356  of the shuttle  350  as the wings  330 ,  340  pivot downward about the axes of their pivot shafts  334 ,  344  until the shuttle  350  reaches its lowest position within the slot  322 . 
       FIG. 59  is a perspective view of the hanger  310 , in its collapsed, or folded, configuration. The shuttle  350  is seen in its lower position within the clearance slot  322 . The wings  330 ,  340  can be seen with their free ends pointing downward, and the overall horizontal dimension of the hanger  310  is greatly reduced from that seen in  FIG. 58 . 
     To expand the wings  330 ,  340  of hanger  310  back to their extended positions, a single hand can be placed so that the palm will rest on a palm contact surface  325 , and one or more extend fingers can be placed in the lift opening  351  within the shuttle  350 . Upward force can be applied by the finger(s) upon the lifting surface  352 , such as in a squeezing motion toward the palm, so that the shuttle  350  moves upward in the clearance slot  322  thereby urging the wings  330 ,  340  to rotate back up to their extended positions as the inboard upper surface  356  ( FIG. 61 ) of the shuttle  350  applies an upward force to the wing cam surfaces  336 ,  346  ( FIG. 60 ) as they slide along that surface  356 . Once the shuttle  350  reaches its upper position within the clearance slot  322 , it will snap back into a locked position as the shuttle detent features  355  ( FIG. 61 ) re-engage with the wing detent features  335 ,  345  ( FIG. 60 ). 
       FIG. 60  is a front perspective view of the back portion of the frame  320  with the wings  330 ,  340  as well as the back portion of the shuttle  350  in location as if of an assembly in the expanded configuration. The wing pivot shafts  334 ,  344  can be clearly seen projecting from the inboard ends of the wings  330 ,  340 . The wing cam surfaces  336 ,  346  of the wings  330 ,  340  are visible along with the respective detent features  335 ,  345 . The rear portion of the clearance slot  322  can also be seen enveloping the back shuttle portion  350 . 
       FIG. 61  is a front perspective view of the back portion of the frame  320  with just the first wing  330  as well as the back portion of the shuttle  350  in location as if of an assembly in the collapsed configuration. The inboard upper surface  356  of the shuttle  350  is identified along with one of the two shuttle detent features  355  which are formed into the inboard side surfaces of the shuttle  350 . The shuttle  350  can be seen in it lowest most position and enveloped by the clearance slot  322 . 
       FIG. 62  is a perspective view of a fifth example single hand operated collapsing hanger  360 , in its expanded configuration. The embodiment shown in  FIG. 62  generally includes a hanging hook  362 , a frame  370 , a first wing  380  having a first garment support surface  381 , a second wing  390  having a second garment support surface  391 , a shuttle  400 , and a trigger  364 . In this example embodiment, the frame  370  is constructed of two separate pieces, a front and a back, connected together such as by screws (or adhesive, welding, snap-fit connections, etc). Alternatively, the frame  370  could be formed as one piece. 
     The cam surface  405  of the shuttle  400  is formed so as to make contact with the wing cam surfaces  385  ( FIG. 65 ) and  395  ( FIG. 64 ) of the wings  380  and  390 , respectively. The wings  380 ,  390  are further supported at integrally formed pivot holes  384 ,  394  (shown as hidden) which fit upon pivot bosses  376 ,  374  ( FIG. 64 ) formed into the front and back sections of the frame  370 . To collapse the hanger  360 , the frame  370  is grasped firmly with the palm of one hand resting on the palm support surface  375 , and at least one finger of the same hand is used to pull on the trigger surface  365  to rotate the trigger  364  about an axis passing through the trigger shaft  366  ( FIG. 65 ) which in turn unlocks the shuttle  400  from an upper position and allows it to fall to a lower position under the force of gravity. The weight of the free ends of the wings  380 ,  390  along with any garment weight acting upon their support surfaces  381 ,  391 , will urge the wings  380 ,  390  to pivot downward about their pivot mounts  384 ,  394  as a subsequent force is transferred downward via the wing cam surfaces  385  ( FIG. 65 ) and  395  ( FIG. 64 ) to the shuttle cam surface  405 . 
       FIG. 63  is a perspective view of the hanger  360 , in its collapsed, or folded, configuration. The shuttle  400  is seen in its lower position within the clearance slot  372 . The wings  380 ,  390  can be seen with their free ends pointing downward, and the overall horizontal dimension of the hanger  360  is greatly reduced from that seen in  FIG. 62 . 
     To expand the wings  380 ,  390  of hanger  360  back to their extended positions, a single hand can be placed so that the palm will rest on a palm contact surface  375 , and one or more extend fingers can be placed in the lift opening  401  within the shuttle  400 . Upward force can be applied by the finger(s) upon the lifting surface  402 , such as in a squeezing motion in opposition to the palm, so that the shuttle  400  moves upward in the clearance slot  372  thereby urging the wings  380 ,  390  to rotate back up to their extended positions as the cam surface  405  of the shuttle  400  applies an upward force to the wing cam surfaces  385  ( FIG. 65 ) and  395  ( FIG. 64 ) as they slide along that surface  405 . Once the shuttle  400  reaches its upper position within the clearance slot  372 , it will re-engage with the trigger  364  so as to latch it in place. 
       FIG. 64  is a front perspective view of the back portion of the frame  370  with the wings  380 ,  390  as well as the shuttle  400  and trigger  364  in location as if of an assembly in the expanded configuration. The wing pivot holes  384 ,  394  can be clearly seen along with the pivot bosses  376 ,  374 . The wing cam surface  395  can be seen formed along the inner edge of an inboard bracing section  392  of the second wing  390 . 
       FIG. 65  is a front perspective view of the back portion of the frame  370  with just the first wing  380  as well as the shuttle  400  and trigger  364  in location as if of an assembly in the collapsed position. The full profile of the trigger  364  can be seen with its features including the trigger pull surface  365 , the pivot shaft  366 , the trigger spring  377 , and the trigger hook  368 . The shuttle  400  is seen in its lower position and the shuttle hook  408  and hook clearance notch  407  are identified. When the shuttle  400  is placed in the upper locked position, the trigger hook  368  is urged by the trigger spring  377  so as to nest inside the hook clearance notch  407  and engage with the shuttle hook  408 . The wing cam surface  385  can be seen formed along the inner edge of an inboard bracing section  382  of the first wing  380 . 
       FIG. 66  is a perspective view of a sixth example single hand operated collapsing hanger  410 , in its expanded configuration. The embodiment shown in  FIG. 66  generally includes a hanging hook  412 , a frame  420 , a first wing  430  having a first garment support surface  431 , a second wing  440  having a second garment support surface  441 , a shuttle  450 , and a trigger  414 . In this example embodiment, the frame  420  is constructed of two separate pieces, a front and a back, connected together such as by screws (or adhesive, welding, snap-fit connections, etc). Alternatively, the frame  420  could be formed as one piece. Additionally in this example embodiment, the shuttle  450  is constructed of two separate pieces, a front and a back, connected together such as by screws (or adhesive, welding, snap-fit connections, etc). Alternatively, the shuttle  450  could be formed as one piece. 
     The inboard cam surface  455  ( FIG. 69 ) of the shuttle  450  is formed so as to make contact with the wing cam surfaces  435  ( FIG. 68 ) and  445  ( FIG. 69 ) of the wings  430  and  440 , respectively. The wings  430 ,  440  are further supported at integrally formed pivot holes  434 ,  444  (shown as hidden) which fit upon pivot bosses  426 ,  424  ( FIG. 68 ) formed into the front and back sections of the frame  420 . To collapse the hanger  410 , the frame  420  is grasped firmly with the palm of one hand resting on the palm support surface  425 , and at least one finger of the same hand is used to move the trigger  414  about an axis passing through the trigger shaft  416  ( FIG. 68 ) which in turn unlocks the shuttle  450  from an upper position and allows it to fall to a lower position under the force of gravity. The weight of the free ends of the wings  430 ,  440  along with any garment weight acting upon their support surfaces  431 ,  441 , will urge the wings  430 ,  440  to pivot downward about their pivot mounts  434 ,  444  as a subsequent force is transferred downward via the wing cam surfaces  435  ( FIG. 68 ) and  445  ( FIG. 69 ) to the shuttle cam surface  455  ( FIG. 69 ). 
       FIG. 67  is a perspective view of the hanger  410 , in its collapsed, or folded, configuration. The shuttle  450  is seen in its lower position within the clearance slot  422 . The wings  430 ,  440  can be seen with their free ends pointing downward, and the overall horizontal dimension of the hanger  410  is greatly reduced from that seen in  FIG. 66 . 
     To expand the wings  430 ,  440  of hanger  410  back to their extended positions, a single hand can be placed so that the palm will rest on a palm contact surface  425 , and one or more extend fingers can be placed in the lift opening  451  within the shuttle  450 . Upward force can be applied by the finger(s) upon the lifting surface  452 , such as in a squeezing motion in opposition to the palm, so that the shuttle  450  moves upward in the clearance slot  422  thereby urging the wings  430 ,  440  to rotate back up to their extended positions as the cam surface  455  ( FIG. 69 ) of the shuttle  450  applies an upward force to the wing cam surfaces  435  ( FIG. 68 ) and  445  ( FIG. 69 ) as they slide along that surface  455 . Once the shuttle  450  reaches its upper position within the clearance slot  422 , it will re-engage with the trigger  414  so as to latch it in place. 
       FIG. 68  is a front perspective view of the back portion of the frame  420  with the wings  430 ,  440  as well as the shuttle  450  and trigger  414  in location as if of an assembly in the expanded configuration. The trigger hook  418  can be seen positioned beneath the shuttle hook  458 , so as to hold the shuttle  450  (and thereby the wings  430 ,  440 ) in the upper locked position. The trigger shaft  416  can be seen with its axis generally in line with the upper support surface  431  of the first wing  430 . The trigger spring  417  can be seen in its undeformed position so as to urge trigger  414  to this locked orientation. The wing pivot holes  434 ,  444  can be clearly seen along with the pivot bosses  426 ,  424 . The wing cam surface  435  can be seen formed along the inner edge of an inboard bracing section  432  of the first wing  430 . 
       FIG. 69  is a front perspective view of the back portion of the frame  420  with just the second wing  440  as well as the back portion of the shuttle  450  and trigger  414  in location as if of an assembly in the collapsed position. The trigger  414  is shown in a deflected (unlocking) position as if it has pivoted about the trigger shaft  416  axis as the upper portion of the trigger has been pushed toward the back side of the hanger  410 . In this condition, the trigger hook  418  will have moved toward the front side of the hanger  410  so as to release the shuttle hook  458 , allowing the shuttle  450  to slide downward. Alternately, the hanger could be collapsed by gripping the frame  420  and pushing the upper portion of the trigger  414  toward the front side of the hanger  410 . In this condition, the trigger hook  418  will have moved toward the back side of the hanger  410  so as to release the shuttle hook  458 . The back portion of the shuttle  450  is shown in the lower position in this view, and the inboard shuttle cam surface  455  can be seen making contact with the second wing cam surface  445  which is formed along the inner edge of an inboard bracing section  422  of the second wing  440 . 
       FIG. 70  is a perspective view of a seventh example single hand operated collapsing hanger  460 , in its expanded configuration. The embodiment shown in  FIG. 70  generally includes a hanging hook  462 , a frame  470 , a first wing  480  having a first garment support surface  481 , a second wing  490  having a second garment support surface  491 , and a rotating carriage  500 . In this example embodiment, the frame  470  is constructed of two separate pieces, a front and a back, connected together such as by screws (or adhesive, welding, snap-fit connections, etc). Alternatively, the frame  470  could be formed as one piece. Additionally in this example embodiment, the rotating carriage  500  is constructed of two separate pieces, a front and a back, connected together such as by screws (or adhesive, welding, snap-fit connections, etc). Alternatively, the rotating carriage  500  could be formed as one piece. 
     The carriage cam surface  505  ( FIG. 73 ) of the rotating carriage  500  is formed so as to make contact with the wing cam surfaces  485  ( FIG. 73 ) and  495  ( FIG. 72 ) of the wings  480  and  490 , respectively. The wings  480 ,  490  are further supported at integrally formed pivot holes  484 ,  494  (shown as hidden) which fit upon pivot bosses  476 ,  474  ( FIG. 72 ) formed into the front and back sections of the frame  470 . The rotating carriage  500  is pivotably mounted to the frame  470  by virtue of pivot holes  508  formed in the carriage  500  which fit over pivot bosses  478  formed on the frame  470 . To collapse the hanger  460 , the frame  470  is grasped firmly with the palm of one hand resting on the palm support surface  475 , and at least one finger of the same hand is placed through the fold clearance hole  501  and used to pull in a squeezing motion on the fold handle  502  which subsequently rotates counter-clockwise (in this view) about its pivot mount  508  and causes the carriage cam surface  505  ( FIG. 73 ) to move downward. The weight of the free ends of the wings  480 ,  490  along with any garment weight acting upon their support surfaces  481 ,  491 , will urge the wings  480 ,  490  to pivot downward about their pivot mounts  484 ,  494  as a subsequent force is transferred downward via the wing cam surfaces  485  ( FIG. 73 ) and  495  ( FIG. 72 ) to the shuttle cam surface  505 . 
       FIG. 71  is a perspective view of the hanger  460 , in its collapsed, or folded, configuration. The rotating carriage  500  is seen in its wings folded position. The wings  480 ,  490  can be seen with their free ends pointing downward, and the overall horizontal dimension of the hanger  460  is greatly reduced from that seen in  FIG. 70 . 
     To expand the wings  480 ,  490  of hanger  460  back to their extended positions, a single hand can be placed so that the palm will rest on a palm contact surface  475 , and one or more extend fingers can be placed in the lift opening  507  within the rotating carriage  500 . Upward force can be applied by the finger(s) upon the lifting handle  506 , such as in a squeezing motion in opposition to the palm, so that the rotating carriage rotates clockwise (in this view) about its pivot mount  508  and causes the carriage cam surface  505  ( FIG. 73 ) to move upward within the clearance slot  472  formed into the frame  470 . As the carriage cam surface  505  moves upward it urges up on the wing cam surfaces  485  ( FIG. 73 ) and  495  ( FIG. 72 ), allowing them to slide about it ( 505 ) as the wings  480 ,  490  rotate about their pivot mounts  484 ,  494  back to their extended positions. 
       FIG. 72  is a front perspective view of the back portion of the frame  470  with the wings  480 ,  490  as well as the back portion of the rotating carriage  500  in location as if of an assembly in the expanded configuration. The wing pivot holes  484 ,  494  can be clearly seen along with the pivot bosses  476 ,  474 . The wing cam surface  495  can be seen formed along the inner edge of an inboard bracing section  492  of the second wing  490 . 
       FIG. 73  is a front perspective view of the back portion of the frame  470  with just the first wing  480  as well as the back portion of the rotating carriage  500  in location as if of an assembly in the collapsed position. A pivot boss  478  is shown as hidden as if formed on the back side of the back frame section. The rotating carriage is seen in the wings folded position, and the carriage cam surface  505  is identified. The wing cam surface  485  can be seen formed along the inner edge of an inboard bracing section  482  of the first wing  480 . 
       FIG. 74  is a perspective view of an eighth example single hand operated collapsing hanger  510 , in its expanded configuration. The embodiment shown in  FIG. 74  generally includes a hanging hook  512 , a frame  520 , first wing  530  having a first garment support surface  531 , a second wing  540  having a second garment support surface  541 , a carriage  550 , and a latch  514 . In this example embodiment, the frame  520  is constructed of two separate pieces, a front and a back, connected together such as by screws (or adhesive, welding, snap-fit connections, etc). Alternatively, the frame  520  could be formed as one piece. Additionally in this example embodiment, the carriage  550  is constructed of two separate pieces, a front and a back, connected together such as by screws (or adhesive, welding, snap-fit connections, etc). Alternatively, the carriage  550  could be formed as one piece. 
     The latch  514  is formed so as to have a latch button  515  and a latch hook  517 , and is mounted within the frame  520  so as to be able to pivot about a horizontal axis. The latch hook  517  fits into a catch opening  557  formed into the carriage  550 , and is urged into this position by a resilient biasing means. To collapse the hanger  510 , the frame  520  is grasped by one hand and fingers of the same hand can be used to depress the latch button  515 , thereby pushing the latch hook  517  out of the catch opening  557  and allowing the carriage  550  to drop. The weight of the free ends of the wings  530 ,  540  along with any garment weight acting upon their support surfaces  531 ,  541 , will urge the wings  530 ,  540  to pivot downward about their pivot mounts  534 ,  544  ( FIG. 76 ) as a subsequent force is transferred downward via the wing cam bosses  538 ,  548  to the carriage cam slots  558 ,  559 . 
       FIG. 75  is a perspective view of the hanger  510 , in its collapsed, or folded, configuration. The wings  530 ,  540  can be seen with their free ends pointing downward, and the overall horizontal dimension of the hanger  510  is greatly reduced from that seen in  FIG. 74 . The carriage  550  is also seen in its lower position. 
     To expand the wings  530 ,  540  of hanger  510  back to their extended positions, a single hand can be placed so that the palm will rest on one of the palm contact surfaces  525 , and extend fingers can be placed under the bottom surface of the carriage  550 . Upward force can be applied by the fingers upon the carriage  550 , such as in a squeezing motion in opposition to the palm, thereby imparting resultant forces upward through the carriage cam slots  558 ,  559  to the wing cam bosses  538 ,  548 . As the carriage moves upward the wing cam bosses  538 ,  548  are allowed to slide within the carriage cam slots  558 ,  559  as the wings  530 ,  540  rotate upwards about the wing pivot bosses  534 ,  544  ( FIG. 76 ) which are supported within pivot pockets  524 ,  526  (shown as hidden) formed within the frame  520 . As the carriage  550  is pulled back into its upper position, the latch hook  517  deflects inboard against the resilient biasing means until it aligns with the catch opening  557 , at witch point it will re-latch and lock the carriage  550  and wings  530 ,  540  in the wings extended positions. 
       FIG. 76  is a front perspective view of the back portion of the frame  520  with the wings  530 ,  540  as well as the back portion of the carriage  550  in location as if of an assembly in the expanded configuration. The wing pivot bosses  534 ,  544  as well as the wing cam bosses  538 ,  548  are clearly visible. 
       FIG. 77  is a front perspective view of the back portion of the frame  520  with the wings  530 ,  540  as well as the back portion of the carriage  550  in location as if of an assembly in the collapsed configuration. 
       FIG. 78  is a front perspective view of a ninth example single hand operated collapsing hanger  560 , in its expanded configuration. The embodiment shown in  FIG. 78  generally includes a hanging hook  562 , a first static wing  570  having a first garment support surface  571 , a second moving wing  590  having a second garment support surface  591 , and a spring member  580 . In this example embodiment, the hanging hook  562  is formed of metal and is interference press fit into the static wing  570 , which is shown as constructed of plastic. Alternatively, any of the hanger components could be constructed of alternate materials, and the hanging hook  562  could be affixed to the static wing  570  by some alternate method, or integrally formed as part of the static wing  570 . Additionally in this example embodiment, the spring member  580  is shown as if constructed of plastic and rigidly attached to the static wing  570 . Alternatively, the spring member  580  could be integrally formed as part of either the static wing  570  or the moving wing  590 . 
     The moving wing  590  is mounted to the static wing  570  by way of a pivot shaft  594  (shown as hidden) formed as part of the moving wing  590 , which fits within a pivot slot  574  ( FIG. 80 ) formed as part of the static wing  570 . The spring member  580  creates a resilient bias which urges the moving wing  590  into a locked position with the static wing  570  when in the extended configuration. To collapse the hanger  560 , a thumb from one hand can be placed within the clearance opening  575  and positioned on the static handle surface  572  so as to push in the direction shown by the arrow denoted as A. To continue the collapsing operation, one or more other fingers from the same hand can be placed within the clearance opening  595  and positioned on the moving handle surface  592  so as to push in the direction shown by the arrow denoted as B. The actions described will cause to the moving wing  590  to slide in the direction B as the pivot shaft  594  moves within the extents of the pivot slot  574  ( FIG. 80 ), thus causing the locking features  576  ( FIG. 82 ) and  596  ( FIG. 83 ) within the hanger to separate from one another and allow the moving wing to rotate about the axis of the pivot shaft  594 . To complete the collapsing operation, the thumb and fingers already positioned within the clearance openings  575 ,  595  are spread apart so as to apply opposing forces in the directions of the arrows denoted as C and D, thus forcing the moving wing  590  to rotate counter-clockwise (in this view) to the collapsed position. 
       FIG. 79  is a front perspective view of the hanger  560 , in its collapsed, or folded, configuration. The wings  570 ,  590  can be seen with their free ends positioned very close to one another so as to create a small insertion profile. As the hanger collapsing operation is performed, one or more fingers of the operating hand can be inserted into the clearance opening  577 . Once the collapsing operation is complete, opposing forces can be applied by the fingers already in place, in the directions shown by the arrows denoted as G and H. Holding the hanger in this manner allows for easy manipulation of the entire hanger assembly as it is removed from or inserted into the neck opening of a garment. 
     To expand the wings  570 ,  590  of hanger  560  back to their extended positions, a thumb from one hand can be placed within the clearance opening  575  and positioned on the static handle surface  572  as one or more fingers of the same hand are placed within the clearance opening  595  and positioned on the moving handle surface  592 . Once in position, the thumb and fingers of the hand can be squeezed together applying forces in the directions of the arrows denoted by E and F, as if closing a pair of scissors. These forces will cause the moving wing  590  to rotate clockwise (in this view) until it reaches the upper rotation limit at which point the spring member  580  will impose a force on the contact surface  597  ( FIG. 83 ) urging the moving wing  590  back into a locked position relative to the static wing  570 . 
       FIG. 80  is a back view of the hanger  560 , in its expanded and locked configuration. A pivot cap  564  is attached to the pivot shaft  594  ( FIG. 83 ) with a screw  563 , and can be seen positioned at the locked extent of the pivot slot  574 . A slot flange  579  is formed integrally to the static wing  570  and is sandwiched between the pivot cap  564  and the body of the moving wing  590  so as to create the needed sliding-pivot connection between the wings  570 ,  590 . A spring member connection screw  563  is also visible. Although the fore mentioned connections are detailed to be screw fitments, they could alternately be made by other connection means (rivets, glue, etc.). 
       FIG. 81  is a back view of the hanger  560  in its collapsed, or folded position. The pivot cap  574  is aligned with the pivot shaft ( FIG. 83 ) and can be seen at the unlocked extent of the pivot slot  574 , which is appropriate for the rotated condition of the moving wing  590 . 
       FIG. 82  is a front view of the static wing  570  with the hanging hook  562  and the spring member  580  attached. The spring member  580  includes a deformable arm  582  which provides the necessary bias to urge the moving wing  590  ( FIG. 83 ) into the locked position. A contact surface  581  is formed at the end of the deformable arm  582 , so as to transfer the necessary forces to the moving wing  590 . A static lock feature  576  is present to provide the needed resistance to rotation when the wings  570 ,  590  are in a locked configuration. 
       FIG. 83  is a back view of the moving wing  590 . The integrally formed pivot shaft  594  is visible. A contact surface  597  is present so as to be acted upon by the spring contact surface  581  when urging the moving wing  590  into the locked configuration. A moving lock feature  596  is present to provide the needed resistance to rotation for wing locking, and is formed so as to allow for a sliding movement across the static lock feature  576  ( FIG. 82 ) when moving into or out of the locked position. 
     In this described embodiment, the various handle surfaces  572 ,  578 ,  592  are presented as interior surfaces of generally ring-shaped features. Alternatively, the handle surfaces used to manipulate this design could be of various size, shape, and number so long as they allow for the effective locking, collapsing, and extending of the wings  570 ,  590 . 
       FIG. 84  is a front perspective view of a tenth example single hand operated collapsing hanger  610 , in its expanded configuration. The embodiment shown in  FIG. 84  generally includes a hanging hook  612 , a first static wing  620  having a first garment support surface  621 , a second moving wing  640  having a second garment support surface  641 , and a latch  650 . In this example embodiment, the hanging hook  612  is formed of metal and is interference press fit into the static wing  620 , which is shown as constructed of plastic. Alternatively, any of the hanger components could be constructed of alternate materials, and the hanging hook  612  could be affixed to the static wing  620  by some alternate method, or integrally formed as part of the static wing  620 . 
     The moving wing  640  is pivotably mounted to the static wing  620  by way of a pivot shaft  644  (shown as hidden) formed as part of the moving wing  640 , which fits within a pivot hole  624  ( FIG. 86 ) formed as part of the static wing  620 . The latch  650  is pivotably mounted to the static wing  620  by way of a pivot shaft  654  (shown as hidden) formed as part of the latch  650 , which fits within a pivot hole  626  ( FIG. 86 ) formed as part of the static wing  620 . A spring member  658  is integrally formed into the latch  650  and presses against a contact surface  629  formed onto the static wing  620 , so as to urge the latch  650  into a locked position where locking surfaces  656 ,  646  ( FIG. 87 ) belonging to the latch  650  and the moving wing  640  interact with one another so as to prevent the moving wing  640  from rotating about the pivot axis. 
     To collapse the hanger  610 , a thumb from one hand can be placed within the clearance opening  625  and positioned on the static handle surface  622  so as to push in the direction shown by the arrow denoted as A. To continue the collapsing operation, one or more other fingers from the same hand can be placed within the clearance opening  655  and positioned on the latch handle surface  652  so as to pull in the direction shown by the arrow denoted as B. The actions described will cause to the latch  650  to rotate counter-clockwise (in this view) as nudge features  657 ,  647  ( FIG. 89 ) will cause the moving wing  640  to unlock from the extended position and rotate slightly counter-clockwise (in this view) so as to allow the moving wing  640  to remain unlocked even if the squeezing pressure applied in the directions of the arrows denoted as A and B is released. To complete the collapsing operation, the thumb remains in the clearance opening  625  and one or more of the remaining fingers of the same hand are placed in the clearance opening  645 , then the fingers are spread so as to apply forces to the handle surfaces  622  and  642  in the directions of the arrows denoted by C and D, thus forcing the moving wing  640  to rotate counter-clockwise (in this view) to the collapsed position. 
       FIG. 85  is a front perspective view of the hanger  610 , in its collapsed, or folded, configuration. The wings  620 ,  640  can be seen with their free ends positioned very close to one another so as to create a small insertion profile. As the hanger collapsing operation is performed, one or more fingers of the operating hand can remain in the clearance opening  655 . Once the collapsing operation is complete, opposing forces can be applied by the fingers already in place, in the directions shown by the arrows denoted as G and H. Holding the hanger in this manner allows for easy manipulation of the entire hanger assembly as it is removed from or inserted into the neck opening of a garment. 
     To expand the wings  620 ,  640  of hanger  610  back to their extended positions, a thumb from one hand can be placed within the clearance opening  625  and positioned on the static handle surface  622  as one or more fingers of the same hand are placed within the clearance opening  645  and positioned on the moving handle surface  642 . Once in position, the thumb and fingers of the hand can be squeezed together applying forces in the directions of the arrows denoted by E and F, as if closing a pair of scissors. These forces will cause the moving wing  640  to rotate clockwise (in this view) until the locking surfaces  656 ,  646  ( FIG. 87 ) interact and lock the moving wing  640  in the extended position as it reaches the upper rotation limit. 
       FIG. 86  is a back view of the hanger  610 , in its expanded and locked configuration. A pivot cap  614  is attached to the pivot shaft  644  ( FIG. 87 ) with a screw  613 , and is positioned over the pivot hole  624  (shown as hidden) sandwiching a portion of the static wing  620  between the pivot cap  614  and the body of the moving wing  640  so as to create the needed pivot connection between the wings  620 ,  640 . A pivot cap  616  is attached to the pivot shaft  654  ( FIG. 87 ) with a screw  615 , and is positioned over the pivot hole  626  (shown as hidden) sandwiching a portion of the static wing  620  between the pivot cap  616  and the body of the latch  650  so as to create the needed pivot connection between the latch  650  and the static wing  620 . Although the fore mentioned connections are detailed to be screw fitments, they could alternately be made by other connection means (rivets, glue, etc.). 
       FIG. 87  is a back view of the latch  650  and moving wing  640  as if in the positions shown in  FIG. 86 . The pivot shafts  644 ,  654  are clearly visible and the latch spring member  658  can be seen in a generally undeformed condition. The spring contact surface  658  is positioned as if making touching the contact surface  629  ( FIG. 84 ). The latch locking surface  656  is in contact with the moving wing locking surface  646 , so as to prevent the moving wing  640  from rotating clockwise (in this view) about the axis of the pivot shaft  644 . The latch nudge block  657  is formed integrally into the latch and can be seen hovering above and separated from the moving wing nudge surface  647 . 
       FIG. 88  is a back view of the hanger  610 , in its unlocked configuration. The latch is shown at it the limit of its clockwise rotation (in this view), and the moving wing  640  is shown as rotated slightly clockwise (in this view) from that as shown in  FIG. 86 . 
       FIG. 89  is a back view of the latch  650  and moving wing  640  as if in the positions shown in  FIG. 88 . The latch spring member  658  can be seen in a deformed condition and the spring contact surface  658  is positioned as if still touching the contact surface  629  ( FIG. 84 ). The latch locking surface  656  is shown rotated out of position from contacting the moving wing locking surface  646 . The latch nudge block  657  is shown in contact with the moving wing nudge surface  647 , as if it has already pushed back on that surface to cause the moving wing  640  to rotate slightly clockwise (in this view) from that as shown in  FIG. 87 . If finger pressure is released from the latch handle surface  652  with the components in location as shown, then the latch will not return to the fully unlocked position as the latch locking surface  656  is out of plane with the moving wing contact surface  646 . Having the components designed in this manner allows for the unlocking action to remain separate from the wing folding action, which will allow for simpler operation as a user can first pull and release the latch  650  to unlock the components and then use a separate finger expanding action to rotate and collapse the moving wing  640 . 
     In this described embodiment, the various handle surfaces  622 ,  642 ,  652  are presented as interior surfaces of generally ring-shaped features. Alternatively, the handle surfaces used to manipulate this design could be of various size, shape, and number so long as they allow for the effective locking, collapsing, and extending of the wings  620 ,  640 . 
       FIG. 90  is a front perspective view of an eleventh example single hand operated collapsing hanger  710 , in its expanded configuration. The embodiment shown in  FIG. 90  generally includes a hanging hook  712 , a first static wing  720  having a first garment support surface  721 , a second moving wing  740  having a second garment support surface  741 , a latch member  770 , and a spring  790 . In this example embodiment, the hanging hook  712  is formed of metal and is interference press fit into the static wing  720 , which is shown as constructed of plastic. Alternatively, any of the hanger components could be constructed of alternate materials, and the hanging hook  712  could be affixed to the static wing  720  by some alternate method, or integrally formed as part of the static wing  720 . The moving wing  740  is pivotably mounted to the static wing  720  by way of a pivot boss  744  (shown as hidden). 
       FIG. 91  is a front perspective view of the hanger  710 , in its collapsed, or folded, configuration. In this view the moving wing  740  has been pivoted about its mount to the static wing  720 . The wings  720 ,  740  can be seen with their free ends positioned very close to one another so as to create a small insertion profile. 
       FIG. 92  is a front perspective view of the static wing  720 . A hook connection hole  722  can be seen on the top surface of the static wing  720 . Below the hook connection hole  722  is an arrow shaped formation of ribs that surround the latch chamber  730  and which form the latch chamber surfaces  731 ,  732 ,  733 ,  734 . Below the latch chamber  730  is the pivot hole  724 , through which the moving wing pivot boss  744  ( FIG. 93 ) fits. Flanking the latch chamber  730  to each side are the finger clearance openings  725  and  735 , the perimeter of each forming their respective handle surfaces  726  and  736 . The garment support surface  721  can be seen on the right end (in this view) of the static wing  720 , with an appropriate structure below it. 
       FIG. 93  is a rear perspective view of the moving wing  740 . Near the center of the moving wing  740  the finger clearance opening  745  can be seen, the perimeter of which forms the moving wing handle surface  746 . The garment support surface  741  can be seen to the right (in this view) of the clearance opening  745 , with an appropriate structure below it. Left (in this view) of the clearance opening  745  is the pivot boss  744  projecting from the center of the guard flange  743 . Formed into the top of the guard flange  743  are the latch clearance notch  748  and the latch catch  747 . Formed onto the visible side (in this view) of the guard flange  743  is the latch plunger  750 , with its contact surfaces  751 ,  752  and the gib rib  753  formed on top. The latch plunger  750  is formed so as to be able to pass between the latch chamber surfaces  733  and  734  ( FIG. 92 ) as the gib rib  753  moves through the gib channel  723  (shown as hidden in  FIG. 92 ) when performing the unlatching and re-latching operations of the hanger. 
       FIG. 94  shows an upper-right front view of the latch member  770 , which is generally formed as a “T” shape with a latch boss  777  projecting out from its primary structure. At the larger end of the latch member  770 , there is a latch spring attachment pocket  776  (shown as partially hidden) which provides for firm attachment to one end of the latch spring  790  ( FIG. 99 ). Around the perimeter of the latch member  770 , the various latch contact faces  771 ,  772 ,  783 ,  784  and latch contact edges  773 ,  774 ,  781 ,  782  can be seen. 
       FIG. 95  shows a lower-left front view of the latch member  770 . The smaller end of the latch member  770  narrows to an acute edge, which is the latch tip  775 . The contact edges  781  and  782 , as well as the latch tip  775 , are shown to be formed as small radiused surfaces which will aid in friction reduction as the latch member  770  moves through its operational paths. 
       FIG. 96  is a front view of the present embodiment of the collapsing hanger assembly  710 , in its locked and expanded condition. If the hanging hook  712  were adequately supported (as if hanging on a bar) and downward forces, such as garment weight, were applied to the garment support surfaces  721 ,  741 , the hanger will retain its extended shape barring a structural failure. 
       FIG. 97  is a rear view of the present embodiment of the collapsing hanger assembly  710 , in its locked as expanded condition. Near the center of the hanger assembly  710  is the pivot cap  760  which is attached to the pivot boss  744  ( FIG. 93 ) with a screw  763  so as to sandwich a portion of the static wing structure around the pivot hole  724  ( FIG. 92 ) with enough clearance to allow for an easily pivotable connection between the static wing  720  and moving wing  740 . Although a screw is used to create the connection in this example, it is possible that an alternate method could be used to pivotably connect the wings  720 ,  740 , such as a rivet, a snap-fit, or the like. 
       FIG. 98  is a close-up view of the central components of the collapsing hanger  710  when in the extended configuration. In this example the latch clearance notch  748  can be seen formed into the upper portion of the generally disc shaped guard flange  743 . Abutting the latch catch  747  is the latch boss  777 , which projects from the latch member  770  into the latch clearance notch  748 . The latch member  770  is positioned within the latch chamber  730  in such a way as to be prevented from moving to the left (in this view), thereby preventing the moving wing  740  from pivoting counter-clockwise (in this view) about the axis of the pivot boss  744  (shown as hidden) by virtue of its hold on the latch catch  747 . Therefore, a garment applying downward forces on the garment support surfaces  721 ,  741  will be firmly supported by the present embodiment collapsing hanger  710  when in this locked and extended condition. 
       FIG. 99  is an identical view to that of  FIG. 98 , with the exception of having the guard flange  743  removed so as to show the components behind. The latch member  770  is positioned within the latch chamber  730  along with the latch spring  790  which has one end attached to the latch member  770  and the other end firmly attached to a spring support structure  729  on the static wing  720 . The latch member  770  is canted toward the lower region of the latch chamber  730  and its faces  772 ,  783  and edge  774  abut the latch chamber surfaces  732 ,  733 , and  734  respectively. The positional relationships and contact conditions of these specific surfaces and edges,  772  to  732 ,  783  to  733 , and  774  to  734 , are what hold the latch member  770  down in the clearance notch  748  and engaged with the latch catch  747 . This positioning also prevents the latch member  770  from moving any further left (in this view) within the latch chamber  730 . The gib rib  753  is seen with a portion projecting into the gib channel  723  (shown as hidden in this view), which adds support to the pivot boss  744  connection by resisting forces parallel to the pivot axis. 
     To initiate the collapsing sequence a thumb of one hand can be placed through the clearance opening  725  so as to rest on the handle surface  726  with one or more fingers from the same hand placed through the clearance opening  745  so as to rest on the handle surface  746 . The thumb and fingers can then be squeezed together in the directions denoted by the arrows A and B in  FIG. 96 , in an action much like closing a pair of scissors. Under these forces the moving wing  740  will be caused to rotate clockwise (in this view) about the axis of the pivot boss  744  with respect to the static wing  720 , and as this happens the latch catch  747  will release its pressure on the latch boss  777  allowing the latch member  770  to be repositioned. Shortly after the wing movement begins the latch plunger contact surface  752  will make contact with the latch tip  775 , seen in  FIG. 99 , and will continue to push the latch member  770  to the right (in this view) against the resistive force of the latch spring  790  until the moving wing  740  has reached the extent of its unlatching motion. When that point has been reached, structural components of the wings  720 ,  740  will prevent further squeezing motion, and the collapsing hanger  710  will reach the unlatching configuration as seen in  FIG. 100 . 
       FIG. 101  is a close-up view of the central components of the collapsing hanger  710  when in the unlatching configuration. The latch catch  747  can be seen thoroughly removed from the latch boss  777 . 
       FIG. 102  is an identical view to that of  FIG. 101 , with the exception of having the guard flange  743  removed so as to show the components behind. The latch spring  790  can be seen in a deformed condition as it continues to apply a moderate pressure on the latch member  770  in opposition to the force applied by the latch plunger contact surface  752  to the latch tip  775 . Through the course of the unlatching sequence the latch contact face  783  moved in plane with the latch chamber surface  733 , as seen in  FIG. 99 , until the latch contact edge  781  moved beyond the chamber surface  733  after which the latch member  770  pivoted about the latch tip  775  allowing the latch contact edge  781  to rest upon the latch chamber surface  731 , as seen in  FIG. 102 . 
     To continue the collapsing sequence the previously applied hand forces are released and the thumb and fingers of the same hand are used to apply directionally opposing forces as shown by the arrows C and D upon the handle surfaces  726  and  746  respectively, as seen in  FIG. 100 . The forces will cause the moving wing  740  to rotate counter-clockwise (in this view) about the axis of the pivot boss  744  (shown as hidden) with respect to the static wing  720 , much like the opening of a pair of scissors. As this motion is initiated the latch plunger contact surface  752  will release its force upon the latch tip  775  allowing the latch spring  790  to push leftward (in this view) upon the latch member  770  causing it to pivot and slide about the latch edge  781  along the chamber surface  731 , as seen in  FIG. 102 . An alternate design of the present embodiment could utilize a resilient biasing means (such as a torsion spring) to urge the moving wing  740  into the collapsed position once the latching mechanism is released. 
       FIG. 103  shows the collapsing hanger  710  in the fully collapsed position. During the course of the collapsing sequence one or more of the fingers of the operative hand can be repositioned so as to fit through the clearance opening  735 . Squeezing forces can then be applied by the fingers of the operative hand in the directions denoted by the arrows E and F, upon the surfaces  736  and  746  respectively. These forces will assist with the completion of the collapsing sequence, and once the fully collapsed condition is met, holding the collapsing hanger  710  with just the operative hand in this manner will allow for its easy positioning into the neck opening of a garment, as a second hand is used to hold the garment itself. 
       FIG. 104  is a close-up view of the central components of the collapsing hanger  710  when in the collapsed configuration. The latch boss  777  can be seen positioned adjacent to the guard flange  743 , and thus offering no resistance to the rotational movement of the moving wing  740 . 
       FIG. 105  is an identical view to that of  FIG. 104 , with the exception of having the guard flange  743  removed so as to show the components behind. The latch member  770  is positioned within the latch chamber  730  along with the latch spring  790  which has one end attached to the latch member  770  and the other end firmly attached to a spring support structure  729  on the static wing  720 . The latch member  770  is canted toward the upper region of the latch chamber  730  and its faces  771 ,  784  and edge  773  abut the latch chamber surfaces  731 ,  734 , and  733  respectively. The positional relationships and contact conditions of these specific surfaces and edges,  771  to  731 ,  784  to  734 , and  773  to  733 , are what hold the latch member  770  up and disengaged with the guard flange  743  and latch catch  747 . This positioning also prevents the latch member  770  from moving any further left (in this view) within the latch chamber  730 . 
     To initiate the expanding sequence a thumb of one hand can be placed through the clearance opening  725  so as to rest on the handle surface  726  with one or more fingers from the same hand placed through the clearance opening  745  so as to rest on the handle surface  746 . The thumb and fingers can then be squeezed together in the directions denoted by the arrows G and H in  FIG. 103 , in an action much like closing a pair of scissors. Under these forces the moving wing  740  will be caused to rotate clockwise (in this view) about the axis of the pivot boss  744  with respect to the static wing  720 , until it reaches the re-latching configuration as seen in  FIG. 106 . 
       FIG. 107  is a close-up view of the central components of the collapsing hanger  710  when in the re-latching configuration. The latch boss  777  can be seen in close proximity to the latch catch  747 . 
       FIG. 108  is an identical view to that of  FIG. 107 , with the exception of having the guard flange  743  removed so as to show the components behind. As the moving wing  740  neared the end of its rotation to the re-latch position, the latch plunger contact surface  751  came into contact with the latch tip  775  and pushed the latch member  770  to the right (in this view) from the position as seen in  FIG. 105 . As that motion proceeded the latch contact face  784  moved in plane with the latch chamber surface  734  until the latch contact edge  782  moved beyond the chamber surface  732 , after which the latch member  770  pivoted about the latch tip  775  allowing the latch contact edge  782  to rest upon the latch chamber surface  732 , as seen in  FIG. 108 . The latch spring  790  can be seen in a deformed condition as it continues to provide some back pressure on the latch member  770  toward the latch plunger  750 . 
     To complete the expanding sequence the squeezing force is released by the operative hand and the moving wing  740  is repositioned to the expanded configuration as seen in  FIG. 96 . As the moving wing  740  rotates from the re-latch configuration to the extended configuration, the latch member  770  is urged from the position shown in  FIG. 108  to that as seen in  FIG. 99  by virtue of the force provided by the latch spring  790 , and the latch boss  777  moves within the latch clearance notch  748  until it comes to rest abutted to the latch catch  747  as seen in  FIG. 98 . 
     The latch spring  790  in the described figures is shown as if of a conventional metal compression spring design. It is conceivable that an alternate resilient biasing means may be used to provide the forces needed to operate the latching mechanism. 
     In this described embodiment, the latch chamber  730  is formed as part of the static wing  720  and the plunger  750  and latch catch  747  are formed as part of the moving wing  740 . Alternatively, the hanger would retain its functionality if the latch member  770  sat within a latch chamber  730  formed as part the moving wing  740  and the plunger  750  and latch catch  747  were formed as part of the static wing  720 . It is further conceivable that the portions of the collapsing hanger  710  which make up the latching mechanism (latch member  770 , latch chamber  730 , latch spring  790 , latch catch  747 , plunger  750 , etc.) could be reoriented to function in an alternate plane but still retain the necessary function to achieve the desired latching and unlatching. 
     In this described embodiment, the various handle surfaces  726 ,  736 ,  746  are presented as interior surfaces of generally ring-shaped features. Alternatively, the handle surfaces used to manipulate this design could be of various size, shape, and number so long as they allow for the effective locking, collapsing, and extending of the wings  720 ,  740 . 
     The latching mechanism as described in this embodiment, hereto known as the Push-to-Unlatch/Push-to-Re-latch mechanism, operates in a method similar to the Toggle Operated Alternate Push Rocking Latch used for operating a retractable ball pen as detailed in U.S. Pat. No. 2,898,887. It is possible that other types of push-to-lock/push-to-unlock mechanisms could be fashioned so as to provide the needed latching action. Some preexisting example push-to-lock/push-to-unlock mechanisms include those shown in U.S. Pat. Nos. 1,509,780, 2,817,554, 3,152,822 and 3,205,863. The exact details of the latching mechanism are not critical to the design so long as they provide the needed Push-to-Unlatch/Push-to-Re-latch action for proper hanger operation. 
       FIG. 109  is a front perspective view of a twelfth example single hand operated collapsing hanger  810 , in its expanded configuration. The embodiment shown in  FIG. 109  generally includes a hanging hook  812 , a first static wing  820  having a first garment support surface  821 , a second moving wing  840  having a second garment support surface  841 , a latch member  870 , and a spring  890 . In this example embodiment, the hanging hook  812  is formed of metal and is interference press fit into the static wing  820 , which is shown as constructed of plastic. Alternatively, any of the hanger components could be constructed of alternate materials, and the hanging hook  812  could be affixed to the static wing  820  by some alternate method, or integrally formed as part of the static wing  820 . The moving wing  840  is pivotably mounted to the static wing  820  by way of a pivot boss  844  (shown as hidden). 
       FIG. 110  is a front perspective view of the hanger  810 , in its collapsed, or folded, configuration. In this view the moving wing  840  has been pivoted about its mount to the static wing  820 . The wings  820 ,  840  can be seen with their free ends positioned very close to one another so as to create a small insertion profile. 
       FIG. 111  is a front perspective view of the static wing  820 . A hook connection hole  822  can be seen on the top surface of the static wing  820 . Below the hook connection hole  822  is an arrow shaped formation of ribs that surround the latch chamber  830  and which form the latch chamber surfaces  831 ,  832 ,  833 ,  834 . Below the latch chamber  830  is the pivot hole  824 , through which the moving wing pivot boss  844  ( FIG. 112 ) fits. A palm rest surface  826  can be seen to the left and above (in this view) the latch chamber  830 . To the right and above (in this view) the latch chamber  830  are the thumb handle surface  836  and the thumb brace surface  837 . The garment support surface  821  can be seen on the left end (in this view) of the static wing  820 , with an appropriate structure below it. 
       FIG. 112  is a rear perspective view of the moving wing  840 . Near the center of the moving wing  840  the finger clearance opening  845  can be seen, the perimeter of which forms the moving wing handle surface  846 . The garment support surface  841  can be seen to the left (in this view) of the clearance opening  845 , with an appropriate structure below it. To the right (in this view) of the clearance opening  845  is the pivot boss  844  projecting from the center of the guard flange  843 . Formed into the top of the guard flange  843  are the latch clearance notch  848  and the latch catch  847 . Formed onto the visible side (in this view) of the guard flange  843  is the latch plunger  850 , with its contact surfaces  851 ,  852 , and  853 . The latch plunger  850  is formed so as to be able to pass between the latch chamber surfaces  833  and  834  ( FIG. 111 ) when performing the unlatching and re-latching operations of the hanger. 
       FIG. 113  shows an upper-right front view of the latch member  870 , which is generally formed as a “T” shape with a latch boss  877  projecting out from its primary structure. Around the perimeter of the latch member  870 , the various latch contact faces  871 ,  872 ,  883 ,  884  and latch contact edges  873 ,  874 ,  881 ,  882  can be seen. The smaller end of the latch member  870  narrows to an acute edge, which is the latch tip  875 . 
       FIG. 114  shows a lower-left front view of the latch member  870 . At the larger end of the latch member  870 , there is a latch spring attachment pocket  876  (shown as partially hidden) which provides for firm attachment to one end of the latch spring  890  ( FIG. 118 ). The contact edges  881  and  882 , as well as the latch tip  875 , are shown to be formed as small radiused surfaces which will aid in friction reduction as the latch member  870  moves through its operational paths. 
       FIG. 115  is a front view of the present embodiment of the collapsing hanger assembly  810 , in its locked and expanded condition. If the hanging hook  812  were adequately supported (as if hanging on a bar) and downward forces, such as garment weight, were applied to the garment support surfaces  821 ,  841 , the hanger will retain its extended shape barring a structural failure. 
     To initiate the hanger collapsing process, a single hand can be placed with its palm on the palm rest surface  826  of the hanger  810 . The thumb of the same hand can be placed upon the thumb handle surface  836 , the index finger can be placed inside the clearance opening  845  so as to contact the moving wing handle surface  846 , and the remaining fingers can wrap beneath the body of the static wing  820  so as to support the entire hanger and any garment upon it. The Push-to-Unlatch action will start when upward pressure is applied by the index finger upon the moving wing handle surface  846 , causing the moving wing  840  to rotate upward toward the thumb handle surface  836 . 
       FIG. 116  is a rear view of the present embodiment of the collapsing hanger assembly  810 , in its locked as expanded condition. Near the center of the hanger assembly  810  is the pivot cap  860  which is attached to the pivot boss  844  ( FIG. 112 ) with a screw  863  so as to sandwich a portion of the static wing structure around the pivot hole  824  ( FIG. 111 ) with enough clearance to allow for an easily pivotable connection between the static wing  820  and moving wing  840 . Although a screw is used to create the connection in this example, it is possible that an alternate method could be used to pivotably connect the wings  820 ,  840 , such as a rivet, a snap-fit, or the like. 
       FIG. 117  is a close-up view of the central components of the collapsing hanger  810  when in the extended configuration. The latch catch  847  can be seen abutting the latch boss  877  portion of the latch member  870  which is secured so as to prevent the clockwise (in this view) rotation of the moving wing  840 . 
       FIG. 118  is an identical view to that of  FIG. 117 , with the exception of having the guard flange  843  removed so as to show the components behind. As the Push-to-Unlatch action begins, the latch plunger  850  will make contact at surface  852  with the latch member  870  at the latch tip  875 . As the latch member  870  moves leftward (in this view) the latch tip  875  will slide across the surface  852  until contacting surface  853 , which is angled in such a manner as to position the latch member  870  appropriately as the collapsing sequence continues. 
       FIG. 120  is a close-up view of the central components of the collapsing hanger  810  when in the unlatching configuration. The latch catch  847  can be seen thoroughly removed from the latch boss  877 .  FIG. 121  is an identical view to that of  FIG. 120 , with the exception of having the guard flange  843  removed so as to show the components behind. The latch member  870  can be seen shifted to the upper portion of the latch chamber  830 . 
     To continue the collapsing sequence the upward force previously applied to the moving handle surface  846  is released and the index finger of the operative hand is pulled down and back so as to rotate the moving wing  840  clockwise (in this view) until reaching the fully collapsed position as seen in  FIG. 122 . An alternate design of the present embodiment could utilize a resilient biasing means (such as a torsion spring) to urge the moving wing  840  into the collapsed position once the latching mechanism is released.  FIG. 123  is a close-up view of the central components of the collapsing hanger  810  when in the collapsed configuration.  FIG. 124  is an identical view to that of  FIG. 123 , with the exception of having the guard flange  843  removed so as to show the components behind. 
     To initiate the expanding sequence a thumb of the operative hand applies a downward force against the thumb handle surface  836 , so as to brace against an upward force applied once again by the index finger upon the moving handle surface  846 . These forces will cause the moving wing  840  to rotate counter-clockwise (in this view) about the axis of the pivot boss  844  until the hanger assembly  810  is in the re-latching configuration as seen in  FIG. 125 , thus initiating the Push-to-Re-latch action. 
       FIG. 126  is a close-up view of the central components of the collapsing hanger  810  when in the re-latching configuration. The latch boss  877  can be seen in close proximity to the latch catch  847 .  FIG. 127  is an identical view to that of  FIG. 126 , with the exception of having the guard flange  843  removed so as to show the components behind. The latch member  870  can be seen shifted to the lower portion of the latch chamber  830 . 
     To complete the expanding sequence the upward force to the moving wing  840  is released by the operative hand and the moving wing  740  is allowed to rotate clockwise (in this view) back to the expanded configuration as seen in  FIG. 115 . 
     The latch spring  890  in the described figures is shown as if of a conventional metal compression spring design. It is conceivable that an alternate resilient biasing means may be used to provide the forces needed to operate the latching mechanism. 
     In this described embodiment, the latch chamber  830  is formed as part of the static wing  820  and the plunger  850  and latch catch  847  are formed as part of the moving wing  840 . Alternatively, the hanger would retain its functionality if the latch  870  sat within a latch chamber  830  formed as part the moving wing  840  and the plunger  850  and latch catch  847  were formed as part of the static wing  820 . 
     In this described embodiment, the moving wing handle surface  846  is presented as the interior surface of a generally ring-shaped feature. Alternatively, the handle surface  846  could be a different shape so long as allowing for the effective locking, collapsing, and extending of the wings  570 ,  590 . 
       FIG. 128  is a front perspective view of a thirteenth example single hand operated collapsing hanger  910 , in its expanded configuration. The embodiment shown in  FIG. 128  generally includes a hanging hook  912 , a frame  920 , a first wing  940  having a first garment support surface  941 , a second wing  960  having a second garment support surface  961 , a latch member  980 , a latch spring  1000 , and a torsion spring  1005  ( FIG. 130 ). In this example embodiment, the hanging hook  912  is formed of metal and is interference press fit into the frame  920 , which is shown as constructed of plastic. Alternatively, any of the hanger components could be constructed of alternate materials, and the hanging hook  912  could be affixed to the frame  920  by some alternate method, or integrally formed as part of the frame  920 . The first wing  940  is pivotably mounted to the frame  920  by way of a pivot boss  944  (shown as hidden). The second wing  960  is pivotably mounted to the frame  920  by way of a pivot boss  964  (hidden). 
       FIG. 129  is a front perspective view of the hanger  910 , in its collapsed, or folded, configuration. The wings  940 ,  960  are pivoted downward about separate axes, with respect to their positions in  FIG. 128 , allowing for the assembly to have a much smaller horizontal span. The moving handle  946  part of the first wing  940  can be seen rotated to a greater distance from the static handle  926  part of the frame  920 , than that as in  FIG. 128 . As shown, the lower beveled portion  954  (hidden) of the first wing  940  overlaps the lower beveled portion  974  of the second wing  960 . 
       FIG. 130  is an exploded front perspective view of the hanger  910  in its expanded configuration. Heavy dashed lines show the alignments of the various components in the assembly. The hanging hook  912  has a lower ridged section  913  which allows for interference fit to the frame  920 . One end of the latch spring  1000  fits into a receiving hole in the latch member  980 , both of which fit into a latch chamber  930  in the frame  920  so that the other end of the latch spring  1000  is affixed to the structure of the frame  920 . A first screw  914  passes through a washer  915  from the back side and into the pivot boss  944  ( FIG. 131 ) in the first wing  940  so as to allow a pivoting mount to the frame  920 . A second screw  916  passes through a washer  917  from the front side, through the torsion spring  1005 , and into the pivot boss  964  in the second wing  960  so as to allow a pivoting mount to the frame  920 . 
       FIG. 131  is an exploded rear perspective view of the hanger  910  in its expanded configuration. Heavy dashed lines show the alignments of the various components in the assembly. The torsion spring  1005  can be seen as having the free ends  1006  and  1007 . 
       FIG. 132  is a front perspective view of the frame  920 . A hook connection hole  922  can be seen on the top surface of the frame  920 . Left and below the hook connection hole  922  is an arrow shaped latch chamber  930  which includes the latch chamber surfaces  931 ,  932 ,  933 ,  934 . At the narrow tip of the latch chamber  930  is a latch spring boss  935 , to which one end of the latch spring  1000  ( FIG. 130 ) will attach Immediately right of the latch chamber  930  is the first pivot hole  924 , through which the first wing pivot boss  944  ( FIG. 134 ) fits. The back frame wall  929  can be seen above and below the first pivot hole  924 . Right and immediately below the hook connection hole  922  is the finger clearance opening  925 , around which is formed the static handle surface  926 . Below the static handle surface is the front frame wall  927 , within which is formed the second pivot hole  928 . 
       FIG. 133  is a rear perspective view of the frame  920 . The static handle surface  926  is seen in the upper left extent of the frame. Below the static handle surface  926  can be seen the second pivot hole  928 . Surrounding the second pivot hole  928  is a torsion spring depression  937 , formed into the back surface of the front frame wall  927 . A frame spring brace  938  is rigidly fixed to the front frame wall  927 . When the hanger  910  is fully assembled, the torsion spring  1005  ( FIG. 131 ) will sit partially within the spring depression  937  with its free end  1007  braced against the spring contact surface  939  which forms the lower side of the spring brace  938 . The back frame wall  929  is seen in the lower right portion of the frame  920 , with the first pivot hole  924  formed therein. 
       FIG. 134  is a rear perspective view of the first wing  940 . At the top is the finger clearance opening  945 , around which is formed the wing handle surface  946 . Below these is first wing wall  943  into which is formed the latch boss clearance slot  949 , at the lower end of which is formed the latch clearance notch  948  and the latch catch  947 . Fanning out from the pivot boss  944  are the gear teeth  945 , to the right of which is the latch plunger  950 . Forming the top of the latch plunger  950  are the contact surfaces  951 ,  952 , and  953 . Along the top edge of the first wing  940  is the garment support surface  941 , below which are the support structure  942  and the beveled surface  954 . 
       FIG. 135  is a front perspective view of the second wing  960 . At the left end is the second wing wall  963 , in the center of which is the pivot boss  964 . Surrounding the pivot boss  964  is a torsion spring depression  967 , and fanning out from that are the gear teeth  965  which will mesh with the first wing gear teeth  945  ( FIG. 134 ) when assembled. At the uppermost gear tooth a notch  966  is formed to allow necessary clearance during wing rotation. A wing spring brace  968  is rigidly fixed to the second wing wall  963 . When the hanger  910  is fully assembled, the torsion spring  1005  ( FIG. 130 ) will sit partially within the spring depression  967  with its free end  1006  braced against the spring contact surface  969  which forms the lower side of the spring brace  968 . Along the top edge of the second wing  960  is the garment support surface  961 , below which are the support structure  962  and the beveled surface  974 . 
       FIG. 136  shows an upper-right front view of the latch member  980 , which is generally formed as a “T” shape with a latch boss  988  projecting out from its primary structure. Forming one side of the latch boss  988  is the latch face  987  which selectively engages with the latch catch  947  ( FIG. 134 ) during hanger operation. At the larger end of the latch member  980 , there is a latch spring receiving hole  986  (shown as partially hidden) which provides for firm attachment to one end of the latch spring  1000  ( FIG. 130 ). Around the perimeter of the latch member  980 , the various latch contact faces  981 ,  982 ,  993 ,  994  and latch contact edges  983 ,  984 ,  991 ,  992  can be seen. The smaller end of the latch member  980  narrows to an acute edge, which is the latch tip  985 . 
       FIG. 137  shows a lower-left front view of the latch member  980 . The contact edges  991  and  992 , as well as the latch tip  985 , are shown to be formed as small radiused surfaces which will aid in friction reduction as the latch member  980  moves through its operational paths. 
       FIG. 138  is a front perspective view of the hanger assembly  910 , in its unlatching configuration. Both wings  940 ,  960  can be seen rotated upward upon their mounts with respect to the frame  920 . The latch boss  988  can be seen thoroughly removed from the latch catch  947 . 
       FIG. 139  is a front perspective view of the hanger assembly  910 , in its re-latching configuration. Both wings  940 ,  960  can be seen rotated upward upon their mounts with respect to the frame  920 . The latch boss  988  can be seen adjacent to the latch catch  947 . 
       FIG. 140  is a front view of the internal features of the hanger assembly  910  in the extended position, where the first wing wall  943  and front frame wall  927  have been sectioned away to show the components behind. The latch spring  1000  and latch member  980  can be seen in the latched position within the latch chamber  930 . The gear teeth  945 ,  965  can be seen inter-meshed in the center, and the torsion spring  1005  can be seen in position around the second wing pivot boss  964 . The torsion spring  1005  is wound in such a way so as to urge the two free ends  1006 ,  1007  away from one another. The force provided by the torsion spring  1005  acts upon the frame spring brace  938  and the second wing spring brace  968 , so as to urge the second wing  960  downward, or clockwise (in this view). The second wing gear teeth  965  impart force against the first wing gear teeth  945 , so as to subsequently urge the first wing  940  downward as well, or counter-clockwise (in this view). When in the latched condition, the latch catch  947  ( FIG. 134 ) is braced against the latch boss  988  so as to hold the wings  940 ,  960  extended as seen in  FIG. 128 , thus resisting the force of the torsion spring  1005 . 
     To initiate the collapsing sequence, two fingers of the same hand can be placed into the finger clearance openings  945 ,  925  and used to push upon the handle surfaces  946 ,  926  in the direction shown by the arrows R and S (respectively). This force will cause both wings  940 ,  960  to rotate upward by virtue of their pivoted mount locations and inter-meshed gear teeth  945 ,  965 . As the first wing pivots upward, or clockwise (in this view), the plunger contact faces  952  and  953  will make contact with the latch tip  985  and force the latch member  980  upward and toward the left side of the latch chamber  930 , thus initiating the Push-to-Unlatch action. 
       FIG. 141  is a front view of the internal features of the hanger assembly  910  in the unlatching position, where the first wing wall  943  and front frame wall  927  have been sectioned away to show the components behind. The latch spring  1000  and latch member  980  can be seen toward the left side of the latch chamber  930 . In this position the latch face  987  will be disengaged from the latch catch  947  ( FIG. 134 ). The torsion spring  1005  can be seen in a slightly more collapsed state than that in  FIG. 140 , from having the free end  1006  pushed upward by the wing spring contact surface  969  as the second wing  960  pivoted counter-clockwise (in this view). Upon release of the squeezing force applied to the handle surfaces  946 ,  926 , the force of the torsion spring  1005  will be allowed to push downward on the spring contact surface  969 , thus causing both wings  940 ,  960  to rotate downward to the fully collapsed position by virtue of their pivoted mounting locations and inter-meshed gear teeth  945 ,  965 . 
       FIG. 142  is a front view of the internal features of the hanger assembly  910  in the fully collapsed position, where the first wing wall  943  and front frame wall  927  have been sectioned away to show the components behind. The torsion spring can be seen with the free ends  1006 ,  1007  spread away from each other. The latch spring  1000  and latch member  980  can be seen in the fully unlatched position within the latch chamber  930 . 
     To initiate the hanger expanding operation, two fingers of the same hand can be placed into the finger clearance openings  945 ,  925  and used to push upon the handle surfaces  946 ,  926  in the direction shown by the arrows T and U (respectively). This force will cause both wings  940 ,  960  to rotate upward by virtue of their pivoted mount locations and inter-meshed gear teeth  945 ,  965 . As the first wing pivots upward, or clockwise (in this view), the plunger contact face  951  will make contact with the latch tip  985  and force the latch member  980  upward and toward the right side of the latch chamber  930 , thus initiating the Push-to-Re-latch action. 
       FIG. 143  is a front view of the internal features of the hanger assembly  910  in the re-latching position, where the first wing wall  943  and front frame wall  927  have been sectioned away to show the components behind. The latch spring  1000  and latch member  980  can be seen in the upper right portion of the latch chamber  930 . In this orientation the latch boss  988  is positioned alongside the latch catch  947  and thus the latch member  980  is primed to move back into the latched position, as seen in  FIG. 139 . 
     To complete the Push-to-Re-latch action the squeezing force previously applied to the handle surfaces  946 ,  926  is released, allowing the force of the torsion spring  1005  to push downward on the spring contact surface  969 , thus causing both wings  940 ,  960  to rotate downward again. As this motion takes place the latch spring  1000  pushes the latch member  980  down and to the right so that the latch face  987  drops into place in front of the latch catch  947  as seen in  FIG. 128 . Once the latch member  980  moves into the fully latched position, the wings  940 ,  960  will thus again be held in the expanded configuration. 
     The latch spring  1000  and torsion spring  1005  in the described figures are shown as if of conventional metal designs. It is conceivable that alternate resilient biasing means may be used to provide the forces necessary for proper collapsing hanger  910  operation. 
     In this described embodiment, the handle surfaces  926 ,  946  are presented as interior surfaces of generally ring-shaped features. Alternatively, the handle surfaces used to manipulate this design could be of various size, shape, and number so long as they allow for the effective locking, collapsing, and extending of the wings  940 ,  960 . It is also conceivable that the clearance opening  925  and static handle surface  926  could be replaced with a palm handle surface which would allow for the palm of the operative hand to brace against the frame  920 , as the fingers of the same hand manipulate the first wing handle surface  946 . 
       FIG. 144  is a front perspective view of a fourteenth example single hand operated collapsing hanger  1010 , in its expanded configuration. The embodiment shown in  FIG. 144  generally includes a hanging hook  1012 , a first static wing  1020  having a first garment support surface  1021 , a second moving wing  1040  having a second garment support surface  1041 , a latch member  1070 , a latch spring  1090 , and a torsion spring  1095  ( FIG. 146 ). In this example embodiment, the hanging hook  1012  is formed of metal and is interference press fit into the static wing  1020 , which is shown as constructed of plastic. Alternatively, any of the hanger components could be constructed of alternate materials, and the hanging hook  1012  could be affixed to the static wing  1020  by some alternate method, or integrally formed as part of the static wing  1020 . The moving wing  1040  is pivotably mounted to the static wing  1020  by way of a pivot boss  1044  (shown as hidden). 
       FIG. 145  is a front perspective view of the hanger  1010 , in its collapsed, or folded, configuration. In this view the moving wing  1040  has been rotated about its mount to the static wing  1020 . The wings  1020 ,  1040  can be seen with their free (or distal) ends positioned very close to one another so as to create a small insertion profile. 
       FIG. 146  is an exploded front perspective view of the hanger  1010  in its expanded configuration. Heavy dashed lines show the alignments of the various components in the assembly. The hanging hook  1012  has a lower ridged section  1013  which allows for interference fit to the static wing  1020 . One end of the latch spring  1090  fits into a receiving hole in the latch member  1070 , both of which fit into a latch chamber  1030  in the static wing  1020  so that the other end of the latch spring  1090  is affixed to the structure of the static wing  1020 . A screw  1014  passes through a washer  1015  from the back side, through the static wing  1020 , through the torsion spring  1095 , and into the pivot boss  1044  ( FIG. 149 ) on the moving wing  1040  so as to allow a pivoting mount within the pivot hole  1024  of static wing  1020 . Although a screw is used to create the connection in this example, it is possible that an alternate method could be used to pivotably connect the wings  1020 ,  1040 , such as a rivet, a snap-fit, or the like. 
       FIG. 147  is an exploded rear perspective view of the hanger  1010  in its expanded configuration. Heavy dashed lines show the alignments of the various components in the assembly. The pivot boss  1044  can be seen on the moving wing  1040 . 
       FIG. 148  is a front perspective view of the static wing  1020 . A hook connection hole  1023  can be seen on the top surface of the static wing  1020 . Below the hook connection hole  1023  is an arrow shaped formation of ribs that surround the latch chamber  1030  and which form the latch chamber surfaces  1031 ,  1032 ,  1033 ,  1034 . At the narrow tip of the latch chamber  1030  is a latch spring boss  1035 , to which one end of the latch spring  1090  ( FIG. 147 ) will attach. Left of the latch chamber  1030  is the pivot hole  1024 , through which the moving wing pivot boss  1044  ( FIG. 147 ) fits. Surrounding the pivot hole  1024  is a torsion spring depression  1028 , formed into the front surface of the static wing wall  1027 . When the hanger  1010  is fully assembled, the torsion spring  1095  ( FIG. 147 ) will sit partially within the spring depression  1028  with its free end  1097  braced against the spring contact surface  1039 . Formed near the top bottom of the static wing wall  1027  are the upper and lower gib channels  1036  and  1037 , respectively. Right of the latch chamber  1030  is the kidney-shaped finger clearance opening  1025 , the perimeter of which forms the static wing handle surface  1026 . Above the finger clearance opening  1025  is the finger leverage handle surface  1029 . The garment support surface  1021  can be seen on the right end (in this view) of the static wing  1020 , with a support structure  1022  below it. 
       FIG. 149  is a rear perspective view of the moving wing  1040 . In the upper portion of the moving wing  1040  the kidney-shaped finger clearance opening  1045  can be seen, the perimeter of which forms the moving wing handle surface  1046 . Above the finger clearance opening  1045  is the finger leverage handle surface  1049 . The garment support surface  1041  can be seen to the right (in this view) of the clearance opening  1045 , with a support structure  1042  structure below it. To the left (in this view) of the clearance opening  1045  is the pivot boss  1044 . Surrounding the pivot boss  1044  is a torsion spring depression  1055 , formed into the back surface of the guard flange  1054 . A moving wing spring brace  1058  is formed along one side of the spring depression  1055 . When the hanger  1010  is fully assembled, the torsion spring  1095  ( FIG. 146 ) will sit partially within the spring depression  1055  with its free end  1096  braced against the spring contact surface  1059  of the spring brace  1058 . Formed into the left edge (in this view) of the guard flange  1054  are the latch clearance notch  1048  and the latch catch  1047 . Above the pivot boss  1044  is the latch plunger  1050 , with its contact surfaces  1051 ,  1052 , and  1053 . The upper gib rib  1056  (shown as hidden) is attached to the top edge of the latch plunger  1050 , which is formed so as to be able to pass between the latch chamber surfaces  1033  and  1034  ( FIG. 148 ) when performing the unlatching and re-latching operations of the hanger. Right (in this view) of the spring brace  1058  is the lower gib rib  1057  (shown as hidden). 
       FIG. 150  shows an upper-right front view of the latch member  1070 , which is generally formed as a “T” shape with a latch boss  1078  projecting out from its primary structure. Forming one side of the latch boss  1078  is the latch face  1077  which selectively engages with the latch catch  1047  ( FIG. 149 ) during hanger operation. At the larger end of the latch member  1070 , there is a latch spring receiving hole  1076  (shown as partially hidden) which provides for firm attachment to one end of the latch spring  1090  ( FIG. 147 ). Around the perimeter of the latch member  1070 , the various latch contact faces  1071 ,  1072 ,  1083 ,  1084  and latch contact edges  1073 ,  1074 ,  1081 ,  1082  can be seen. The smaller end of the latch member  1070  narrows to an acute edge, which is the latch tip  1075 . 
       FIG. 151  shows a lower-left front view of the latch member  1070 . The contact edges  1081  and  1082 , as well as the latch tip  1075 , are shown to be formed as small radiused surfaces which will aid in friction reduction as the latch member  1070  moves through its operational paths. 
       FIG. 152  is a perspective view of the torsion spring  1095 , in a twisted condition that is similar to that which it would have in the collapsing hanger assembly  1010  when fully extended as seen in  FIG. 144 . Relative to a resting spring, the free ends  1096 ,  1097  are twisted toward one another so as to store significant potential energy. 
       FIG. 153  is a perspective view of the torsion spring  1095 , in a less sprung condition that is similar to that which it would have in the collapsing hanger assembly  1010  when fully collapsed as seen in  FIG. 145 . In contrast to the spring condition as seen in  FIG. 152 , some of the potential energy stored within has been used to force the free ends  1096 ,  1097  to positions closer to the shape of an unsprung resting spring. 
       FIG. 154  is a front view of the present embodiment of the collapsing hanger assembly  1010 , in its locked and expanded condition. If the hanging hook  1012  were adequately supported (as if hanging on a bar) and downward forces, such as garment weight, were applied to the garment support surfaces  1021 ,  1041 , the hanger will retain its extended shape barring a structural failure.  FIG. 155  is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly  1010  in the unlatching configuration. 
       FIG. 156  is a close-up view of the central components of the collapsing hanger  1010  when in the extended configuration. The latch boss  1078  can be seen projecting forward into the latch clearance notch  1048 , so that the latch face  1077  is abutting the latch catch  1047 . 
       FIG. 157  is an identical view to that of  FIG. 156 , with the exception of having the guard flange  1054  removed so as to show the components behind. The latch member  1070  and latch spring  1090  are positioned within the latch chamber in such a manner so as to prevent their movement upward or to the right (in this view). It is this condition that holds firm the latch member  1070  and latch boss  1078 , so as to prevent the moving wing  1040  from rotating counter-clockwise (in this view) about the axis of the pivot boss  1044  by virtue of the latch face  1077  holding the latch catch  1047  as seen in  FIG. 156 . 
     In  FIG. 157  the torsion spring  1095  can be seen positioned encircling the pivot boss  1044 , with one free end  1097  braced against the spring contact surface  1039  and the other free end  1096  applying a downward force on the spring contact surface  1059  of the spring brace  1058 . Above the pivot boss  1044  can be seen the latch plunger  1050  with the upper gib rib  1056  attached and partially projecting into the upper gib channel  1036  (shown as hidden), which adds support to the pivoting connection by resisting forces parallel to the pivot axis. The lower gib rib  1057  can be seen completely removed from the lower gib channel  1037  (shown as hidden), as they are not engaged when the hanger assembly  1010  is in the extended configuration. 
     To initiate the collapsing sequence a thumb of one hand can be placed through the clearance opening  1045  so as to rest on the handle surface  1046  with one or more fingers from the same hand placed through the clearance opening  1025  so as to rest on the handle surface  1026 . The thumb and fingers can then be squeezed together in the directions denoted by the arrows V and W in  FIG. 156 . Alternatively, the same squeezing action can take place with the thumb of one hand acting on the handle surface  1026  and other fingers of the same hand acting on the handle surface  1046 , due to the side-to-side symmetry of the hanger assembly  1010 . 
     Under these forces the moving wing  1040  will be caused to rotate clockwise (in this view) about the axis of the pivot boss  1044  with respect to the static wing  1020 , and as this happens the latch catch  1047  will release its pressure on the latch face  1077  allowing the latch member  1070  to be repositioned. As the Push-to-Unlatch action begins, the latch plunger contact surfaces  1052  and  1051  will make contact with the latch tip  1075 , and will continue to push the latch member  1070  down and to the right (in this view) against the resistive force of the latch spring  1090  until the moving wing  1040  has reached the extent of its unlatching motion. When that point has been reached, structural components of the wings  1020 ,  1040  will prevent further squeezing motion, and the collapsing hanger  1010  will reach the unlatching configuration as seen in  FIG. 155 . 
       FIG. 158  is a close-up view of the central components of the collapsing hanger  1010  when in the unlatching configuration. The latch catch  1047  can be seen thoroughly removed from the latch boss  1078 . 
       FIG. 159  is an identical view to that of  FIG. 158 , with the exception of having the guard flange  1054  removed so as to show the components behind. The latch spring  1090  can be seen in a deformed condition as it continues to apply a moderate pressure on the latch member  1070  in opposition to the force applied by the latch plunger contact surface  1051  to the latch tip  1075 . Through the course of the unlatching sequence the latch contact face  1083  moved in plane with the latch chamber surface  1033  ( FIG. 157 ) until the latch contact edge  1081  moved beyond the chamber surface  1033 , after which the latch member  1070  pivoted about the latch tip  1075  allowing the latch contact edge  1081  to rest upon the latch chamber surface  1031 . The torsion spring  1095  can be seen in a slightly more twisted condition than previously held, by virtue of the spring contact surface  1059  pushing the free end  1096  closer to the free end  1097  as the moving wing  1040  pivoted upward. 
     To continue the collapsing sequence, the previously applied hand forces are released allowing the torsion spring to freely push the moving wing  1040  counter-clockwise (in this view) about the axis of the pivot boss  1044  with respect to the static wing  1020 , by way of the opposing forces applied to the spring contact faces  1059  and  1039  by the spring free ends  1096  and  1097 , respectively. As this motion is initiated the latch plunger contact surface  1051  will release its force upon the latch tip  1075  allowing the latch spring  1090  to push upward and to the right (in this view) upon the latch member  1070  causing it to pivot and slide about the latch edge  1081  along the chamber surface  1031 , to eventually rest in the upper right portion of the latch chamber  1030 . An alternate collapsing hanger design could be identically made with the exception of having no torsion spring, thus allowing gravitational forces and/or forces applied by the operative hand to urge the unlocked hanger to the collapsed position. 
       FIG. 160  shows the collapsing hanger  1010  in the fully collapsed position. As the previously applied squeezing force was released and the hanger assembly  1010  was allowed to fold from the unlatching position to this position, the previously inserted thumb and fingers of the same hand can remain within their respective finger clearance openings  1045 ,  1025 , thus allowing the operator to retain a hold on the hanger  1010  with solely the same operative hand. Using a first one hand the collapsed hanger assembly  1010  can be rotated and repositioned as necessary to allow for a previously supported garment to be dropped from the free ends of the wings  1020 ,  1040 , and into the grasp of a second one hand. 
       FIG. 162  is a close-up view of the central components of the collapsing hanger  1010  when in the collapsed configuration. The latch boss  1078  can be seen positioned adjacent to the guard flange  1054 , thoroughly disengaged from the latch catch  1047  and thus offering no resistance to the rotational movement of the moving wing  1040  with respect to the static wing  1020 . 
       FIG. 163  is an identical view to that of  FIG. 162 , with the exception of having the guard flange  1054  removed so as to show the components behind. The latch member  1070  is canted toward the right (in this view) of the latch chamber  1030  and its faces  1071 ,  1084  and edge  1073  abut the latch chamber surfaces  1031 ,  1034 , and  1033  respectively. The torsion spring  1095  can be seen positioned encircling the pivot boss  1044 , in a less twisted condition than when the hanger assembly  1010  was in the unlatching configuration. The lower gib rib  1057  (partially hidden) is seen projecting into the lower gib channel  1037  (shown as hidden), which adds support to the pivoting connection by resisting forces parallel to the pivot axis. The upper gib rib  1056  can be seen completely removed from the upper gib channel  1036  (shown as hidden), as they are not engaged when the hanger assembly  1010  is in the collapsed configuration. 
     To hang a garment on the present embodiment of the collapsing hanger assembly  1010 , the fingers of a first one hand can be used to hold the folded hanger through the clearance openings  1025 ,  1045  and position it with the free ends of the wings  1020 ,  1040  pointing downward. A second one hand can be used to hold a narrow-collared shirt by the edge of its neck opening, with the remainder of the garment hanging freely beneath. The first one hand can then be used to move the hanger assembly  1010  so that the free ends of the wings  1020 ,  1040  pass down through the neck opening of the garment until the bulk of the hanger assembly  1010  is positioned within the body of the garment. At such a point the fingers of the first one hand can be used to expand the hanger assembly, as the second one hand slowly releases its grip allowing the full weight of the garment to rest upon the support surfaces  1021 ,  1041  of the hanger assembly  1010 . 
     To initiate the expanding sequence of the hanger assembly  1010  a thumb of one hand can be placed through the clearance opening  1045  so as to rest on the handle surface  1046  and apply a force in the direction denoted by the arrow X in  FIG. 162 . Additional fingers of the same hand can be on the handle surfaces  1026  and  1029  to apply forces in the directions denoted by the arrows Y and N, respectively. Alternately, the same squeezing action can be achieved by using a thumb of one hand on the handle surface  1026  to exert a force in the direction Y, while using additional fingers of the same hand on handle surfaces  1046  and  1049  in the directions denoted by the arrows X and M, respectively, due to the symmetry of the hanger assembly  1010 . Under these forces the moving wing  1040  will be caused to rotate clockwise (in this view) about axis of the pivot boss  1044  ( FIG. 163 ) with respect to the static wing  1020 , until it reaches the re-latching configuration as seen in  FIG. 161 . It is possible that the handle surfaces  1029  or  1049  need not be used for initiating or completing the expanding sequence, so long as sufficient force can be achieved by the thumb and fingers on the other handle surfaces  1026 ,  1046  in the directions Y and X. It is also possible that fingers of the operative hand may already be in position to initiate the expanding sequence, after the completion of a collapsing sequence. Thus the collapsing hanger  1010  could be cycled through multiple collapsing and expanding sequences solely with one hand, and without the need to reposition the hand. 
     The collapsing hanger  1010  is designed with large finger clearance openings  1025 ,  1045  which allow for placing all of the fingers of the operative hand within them during operation, thus reducing the chances of pinching a finger during use. The large finger clearance openings  1025 ,  1045  also provide enough space to pass the entire thumb of the operative hand through so as to place the thenar eminence upon whichever handle surface  1026  or  1046  is desired. This positioning allows use of the palmer surface of the operative hand in conjunction with the opposed squeezing fingers during the expanding sequence of the collapsing hanger  1010 , thus allowing for the stronger portions of the hand to be utilized when overcoming any forces which may resist expansion in use. 
       FIG. 164  is a close-up view of the central components of the collapsing hanger  1010  when in the re-latching configuration. The latch boss  1078  can be seen disengaged from, but sitting alongside the latch catch  1047 . 
       FIG. 165  is an identical view to that of  FIG. 164 , with the exception of having the guard flange  1054  removed so as to show the components behind. As the moving wing  1040  neared the end of its rotation to the re-latch position, the latch plunger contact surface  1053  came into contact with the latch tip  1075  and pushed the latch member  1070  down and to the left (in this view) within the latch chamber  1030 , thus initiating the Push-to-Re-latch action. As that motion proceeded the latch contact face  1084  moved in plane with the latch chamber surface  1034  ( FIG. 163 ) until the latch contact edge  1082  moved beyond the chamber surface  1034 , after which the latch member  1070  pivoted about the latch tip  1075  allowing the latch contact edge  1082  to rest upon the latch chamber surface  1032 . The latch spring  1090  can be seen in a deformed condition as it continues to provide some back pressure on the latch member  1070  toward the latch plunger  1050 . 
     To complete the hanger expanding sequence the squeezing force is released by the operative hand, allowing the torsion spring  1095  to urge the moving wing  1040  to rotate counter-clockwise (in this view) with respect to the static wing  1020 . As this motion occurs the force applied through the plunger surface  1053  is released from the latch tip  1075 , and the latch spring  1090  urges the latch member  1070  to pivot and slide about the edge  1082  across the surface  1032 , which concurrently moves the latch boss  1078  into the latch clearance notch  1048  until the various components return to their positions as seen in  FIGS. 156 and 157  and the latch catch  1047  is once again abutted to the latch surface  1077 . 
     The latch spring  1090  and torsion spring  1095  in the described figures are shown as if of conventional metal designs. It is conceivable that alternate resilient biasing means may be used to provide the forces necessary for proper collapsing hanger  1010  operation. 
     In this described embodiment, the hanging hook  1012  is attached to the static wing  1020 . Alternatively, the hanging hook  1012  could be attached to (or formed as part of) the moving wing  1040  and the collapsing hanger  1010  would maintain its functionality. 
     In this described embodiment, the handle surfaces  1026  and  1046  are presented as interior surfaces of generally oval ring-shaped features. Alternatively, the handle surfaces used to manipulate this design could be of various size, shape, and number so long as they allow for the effective locking, collapsing, and extending of the wings  1020 ,  1040 . It is also conceivable that a frame portion could be added to the collapsing hanger  1010  so as to pivotably connect to at least one wing  1020  or  1040 , and possibly connect to the hanging hook  1012 . Such a frame portion could provide a palm handle surface for the operative hand to brace against, as the fingers of the same hand manipulate the handle surfaces  1026 ,  1046 . 
       FIG. 166A  is a front perspective view of a fifteenth example single hand operated collapsing hanger  1110 , in its expanded configuration. The embodiment shown in  FIG. 166A  generally includes a first static wing  1120  with integral hanging hook  1112  and garment support surface  1121 , a second moving wing  1140  having a second garment support surface  1141 , a latch member  1170  and latch spring  1190  (each shown as hidden), and a torsion spring (not shown). Alternatively, the hanging hook  1112  could be formed as part of the moving wing  1140  and the collapsing hanger  1110  would maintain its functionality. The moving wing  1140  is pivotably mounted to the static wing  1120  by way of a pivot boss  1144  (shown as hidden), and locked into the extended position by virtue of the latch catch  1147  ( FIG. 166B ) being braced against the latch boss  1178  portion of the latch member  1170  which nests within the latch chamber  1130 . A cover shield  1155  is integrally formed on the front of the moving wing so as to hide and protect the various latching features behind it. 
     To begin the folding sequence of the hanger  1110 , a thumb of one hand can be fit into the moving wing clearance opening  1145  and placed upon the handle surface  1146 . Another finger of the same hand can be fit though the static wing clearance opening  1115  and placed upon the handle surface  1116 , with the remaining fingers of the same hand fit through the clearance opening  1125  so as to rest on the handle surface  1126 . The operative thumb and fingers can then be used to apply a squeezing force in the directions denoted by the arrows E and F, causing the moving wing to pivot clockwise (in this view) about the pivot boss  1144  until reaching the unlatching position, and thus initiating the Push-to-Unlatch action. 
       FIG. 166B  shows the hanger assembly  1110  in the unlatching configuration. The latch boss  1178  is removed from the latch catch  1147 , both of which are hidden with the various other latching components behind the cover shield  1155 . If previously applied squeezing forces are released from this position, the moving wing  1140  will be allowed to pivot counter-clockwise (in this view) to the collapsed position. 
       FIG. 166C  shows the hanger assembly  1110  in the collapsed, or folded, configuration. The free ends of the wings  1120 ,  1140  are closely positioned so as to allow for the easy removal from and insertion into the neck opening of a garment. A portion of the static wing wall  1127  can be seen behind the cover shield  1155 , with a space in between to house the various pivoting, latching, and spring components. 
     To initiate the expanding sequence of the hanger assembly  1110  the thumb of one hand can be placed within the clearance opening  1145  so as to push on the handle surface  1146  in the direction denoted by the arrow G, while the remaining fingers of the same hand rest upon the handle surfaces  1116  and  1126  so as to apply a force in the direction denoted by the arrow H. These squeezing forces will cause the moving wing to pivot clockwise (in this view) until reaching the re-latching configuration which closely resembles that of the previous embodiment  1010 . The Push-to-Re-latch action will be completed when the squeezing forces are once again released and the moving wing  1140  falls back into the extended position as seen in  FIG. 166A . 
     The collapsing hanger  1110  is designed with large finger clearance openings  1115 ,  1125 ,  1145  which allow for placing all of the fingers of the operative hand within them during operation, thus reducing the chances of pinching a finger during use. The large finger clearance opening  1145  also provides enough space to pass the entire thumb of the operative hand through so as to place the thenar eminence upon the handle surface  1146 . This positioning allows use of the palmer surface of the operative hand in conjunction with the opposed squeezing fingers during the expanding sequence of the collapsing hanger  1110 , thus allowing for the stronger portions of the hand to be utilized when overcoming any forces which may resist expansion in use. 
     In  FIG. 167A , various features can be seen along the length of the garment support surfaces  1121 ,  1141 , which alternately serve to align, hold, and protect the shoulders of garments which might be supported by the wings  1120 ,  1140 . Strap support notches  1137 ,  1157  are depressions formed roughly mid-span in the garment support surfaces  1121 ,  1141 , and are present to prevent sleeveless garments from sliding off the free (or distal) ends of the wings  1120 ,  1140  when placed on the hanger  1110 . Wide sculpted shoulder platens  1138 ,  1158  sit atop the free ends of the wings  1120 ,  1140  to reduce the pressure exerted on the shoulder portions of a hanging garment by distributing the load over a greater area than that provided by a narrow wing tip. Friction pads  1139 ,  1159  are positioned atop the garment support surfaces  1121 ,  1141  so as to provide a moderate amount of grip to the inner shoulder surfaces of a garment, preventing either shoulder from sliding freely down the length of the wings  1120 ,  1140 . The friction pads  1139 ,  1159  may be constructed of rubber, low-durometer plastic, felt, flocking, or other high friction material, and they may be adhered to the garment support surfaces with glue, integrally molded, physically attached, or the like. 
       FIG. 167B  shows a front view of the free end portions of the moving wing  1140 . The profile of the strap support notch  1157  can be seen with the friction pad  1159  projecting up from the surface above  1141 . The profile of the shoulder platen  1158  can be as curving gently down to the tip of the wing  1140 . Beneath these features is the support structure  1142 , which is shown extending down the full length of the wing  1140 , but could alternately project down just a portion of the wing  1140  with the remaining features constructed to be self-supporting down the length of the free end of the wing  1140 . 
     A top-down view of the garment support surface  1141  is shown in  FIG. 167C . It can be seen that the wing  1140  profile narrows as it projects out from the center toward the free end, until it reaches the strap support notch  1157 . The upper end of the shoulder platen  1158  begins at the strap support notch  1157  and widens to an apex, then narrows as it approaches the free end of the wing  1140 . 
     The various wing features described above, including the strap support notches  1137 ,  1157 , the shoulder platens  1138 ,  1158 , and the friction pads  1139 ,  1159  could be added to any of the embodiments included in this application. 
     In  FIG. 168A , a clear view of the attachment screw  1114  can be seen along with the back surface of the static wing wall  1127  which hides and protects the back side of the various springs and latch features within the hanger  1110 . 
       FIG. 168B  is a rear perspective view of the moving wing  1140 . The latch plunger  1150  is positioned above the pivot boss  1144 , both of which are attached to the guard flange  1154 . The latch catch  1147  and latch clearance notch  1148  are formed into the edge of the guard flange  1154 , with the cover shield  1155  attached to the outer surface of the guard flange  1154  so as to prevent visibility of the latch clearance notch  1148  from the front side of the hanger  1140 . 
     The cover shield feature  1155  could be added to any of the embodiments in this application which utilize the Push-to-Unlatch/Push-to-Re-latch mechanism. Such an addition would serve to protect and hide the latching components in the interiors of those embodiments. 
       FIG. 169  is a front perspective view of a sixteenth example single hand operated collapsing hanger  1210 , in its expanded configuration. The embodiment shown in  FIG. 169  generally includes a hanging hook  1212 , a first static wing  1220  having a first garment support surface  1221 , a second moving wing  1240  having a second garment support surface  1241 , a latch member  1270 , a latch spring  1290  ( FIG. 180 ), and a coil spring  1295 . In this example embodiment, the hanging hook  1212  is formed of metal and is interference press fit into the static wing  1220 , which is shown as constructed of plastic. Alternatively, any of the hanger components could be constructed of alternate materials, and the hanging hook  1212  could be affixed to the static wing  1220  by some alternate method, or integrally formed as part of the static wing  1220 . The moving wing  1240  includes a pivot opening  1244  in the shape of a Reuleaux triangle with radiused vertices. The static wing  1220  includes a pivot boss  1224 , oval in shape and formed with a retaining head  1228  (shown as hidden). The pivot opening  1244  is snap-fit onto the pivot boss  1224  so as provide rotating attachment of the moving wing  1240  to the static wing  1220 , with two different pivot centers. 
       FIG. 170  is a front perspective view of the hanger  1210 , in its collapsed, or folded, configuration. In this view the moving wing  1240  has been rotated about its mount to the static wing  1220 . The wings  1220 ,  1240  can be seen with their free ends positioned very close to one another so as to create a small insertion profile. 
       FIG. 171  is a front perspective view of the static wing  1220 . A hook connection hole  1223  can be seen on the top surface of the static wing  1220 , alongside the finger leverage handle surface  1229 . Below the leverage handle surface  1229  is the kidney-shaped finger clearance opening  1225 , the perimeter of which forms the static wing handle surface  1226 . A rotation limiting surface  1217  is formed at the lower left of the clearance opening  1225 . Below and right (in this view) of the clearance opening  1225  can be seen the coil spring attachment boss  1239 , above which is the garment support surface  1221  which extends down the length of the support structure  1222 . At the left end (in this view) of the static wing  1220  is an arrow shaped latch chamber  1230  with perimeter surfaces  1231 ,  1232 ,  1233 ,  1234 , and back surfaces  1236  and  1237 . At the narrow tip of the latch chamber  1230  is a latch spring boss  1235 , to which one end of the latch spring  1290  ( FIG. 180 ) will attach. Right of the latch chamber  1230  is the pivot boss  1224  which provides for two different pivot centers, denoted by the cross-marks A and B. 
       FIG. 172  is a left side perspective view of the static wing  1220 . The latch chamber  1230  can be seen as a depression into the platen surface  1238 . The pivot boss  1224  can be seen projecting out from the platen surface  1238 . The pivot boss contact surface  1227  surrounds the inner portion of the pivot boss  1224 , with the retaining head  1228  projecting outward and forward of the contact surface  1227 . 
       FIG. 173  is a front perspective view of the moving wing  1240 . At the top can be seen the finger leverage handle surface  1249 , below which is the kidney-shaped finger clearance opening  1245  with the perimeter forming the moving wing handle surface  1246 . The garment support surface  1241  can be seen to the left (in this view) of the clearance opening  1245 , with a support structure  1242  structure below it. Below the clearance opening  1245 , the coil spring clearance passage  1243  is formed so as to allow the coil spring  1295  ( FIG. 169 ) to pass through portions of the support structure  1242  and attach to the coil spring attachment boss  1259 . At the right end (in this view) of the moving wing  1240  is the guard flange  1254 , through which the latch clearance opening  1248  and pivot opening  1244  are formed. The perimeter of the pivot opening  1244  is formed by the contact surface  1255  and the beveled surface  1256 . 
       FIG. 174  is a lower rear perspective view of the moving wing  1240 . Near the bottom of the guard flange  1254 , the pivot opening  1244  is shown with the three different rotation points identified by the X-marks X, Y, and Z. Alongside the pivot opening  1244 , the latch clearance opening  1248  is shown with the latch catch  1247  forming its upper surface. Below the latch clearance opening  1248 , the latch plunger  1250  can be seen projecting out from the guard flange  1254 . The top surface of the latch plunger  1250  contains the contact surfaces  1251  and  1252 . A rotation limiting surface  1257  is formed at the bottom edge of the guard flange  1254 . 
       FIG. 175  shows a right tail-end view of the latch member  1270 , which is generally formed as a “T” shape with a latch boss  1278  projecting out from its primary structure. Forming the tail side of the latch boss  1278  is the latch face  1277  which selectively engages with the latch catch  1247  ( FIG. 174 ) during hanger operation. At the tail end of the latch member  1270 , there is a latch spring receiving hole  1276  (shown as partially hidden) which provides for firm attachment to one end of the latch spring  1290  ( FIG. 180 ). Around the perimeter of the latch member  1270 , the various latch contact faces  1271 ,  1272 ,  1283 ,  1284  and latch contact edges  1273 ,  1274 ,  1281 ,  1282  can be seen. The smaller end of the latch member  1270  narrows to an acute edge, which is the latch tip  1275 . 
       FIG. 176  shows a left tip-end view of the latch member  1270 . The contact edges  1281  and  1282 , as well as the latch tip  1275 , are shown to be formed as small radiused surfaces which will aid in friction reduction as the latch member  1270  moves through its operational paths. 
       FIG. 177  shows a tail-end view of the latch member  1270 , where the profile of the back contact surface  1287  can be seen. The back contact edge  1286  forms the intersection of the contact surface  1283  with the back contact surface  1287 . 
       FIG. 178  is a front view of the present embodiment of the collapsing hanger assembly  1210 , in its locked and expanded condition. If the hanging hook  1212  were adequately supported (as if hanging on a bar) and downward forces, such as garment weight, were applied to the garment support surfaces  1221 ,  1241 , the hanger will retain its extended shape barring a structural failure. 
       FIG. 179  is a close-up view of the central components of the collapsing hanger  1210  when in the extended configuration. The latch boss  1278  can be seen projecting forward into the latch clearance opening  1248 , so that the latch face  1277  is abutting the latch catch  1247 . The pivot boss  1224  projects through the pivot opening  1244  in a position where pivot center A is aligned with rotation point X, and pivot center B is aligned with rotation point Y. The coil spring  1295  spans between the spring attachment bosses  1239 ,  1259  so as to provide a pulling force that attempts to pull the free ends of the wings  1220 ,  1240  together. Such force and any forces downward upon the garment support surfaces  1221 ,  1241  are counteracted by the holding force provided by the latch member  1270  upon the latch catch  1247 , thus preventing the moving wing  1240  from rotation downward relative to the static wing  1220 . 
       FIG. 180  is an identical view to that of  FIG. 179 , with the exception of having the guard flange  1254  removed so as to show the components behind. The latch member  1270  and latch spring  1290  are positioned within the latch chamber  1230  in such a manner so as to prevent their movement downward or to the right (in this view). Thus the latch member  1270  resists the downward force upon it when the collapsing hanger assembly  1210  is in the locked and expanded condition as previously described. Below the latch member  1270 , the latch plunger  1250  sits with the contact surface  1251  separated slightly from the latch tip  1275 . 
       FIG. 181  is a close-up bottom view showing the profile of the latch member  1270  when in the latched configuration, within the latch chamber  1230 . The latch member  1270  can be seen canted forward (up in this view) by virtue of the back contact edge  1286  resting on the curved latch chamber back surface  1236  (both shown as hidden), and the latch member back surface  1287  resting on the flat latch chamber back surface  1237 . This causes the latch boss  1278  to project out from the plane of the platen surface  1238 , allowing for the latch face  1277  to make contact with the latch catch  1247  ( FIG. 179 ). A partial profile of the pivot boss  1224  is shown with the retaining head  1228  projecting beyond the inner surface  1227 , so as to be able to hold back on the beveled surface  1256  of the moving wing  1240  ( FIG. 173 ). 
     To initiate the collapsing sequence a thumb of one hand can be placed through the clearance opening  1245  so as to rest on the handle surface  1246  with one or more fingers from the same hand placed through the clearance opening  1225  so as to rest on the handle surface  1226 , seen in  FIG. 179 . The thumb and fingers can then be squeezed together in the directions denoted by the arrows C and D. Alternatively, the same squeezing action can take place with the thumb of one hand acting on the handle surface  1226  and other fingers of the same hand acting on the handle surface  1246 , due to the side-to-side symmetry of the hanger assembly  1210 . 
     Under these forces the moving wing  1240  will be caused to rotate clockwise (in this view) with respect to the static wing  1220  at the rotation point Y about the pivot center B, and as this happens the latch catch  1247  will release its pressure on the latch face  1277  allowing the latch member  1270  to be repositioned. As the Push-to-Unlatch action initiates, the latch plunger contact surface  1251 , seen in  FIG. 180 , will make contact with the latch tip  1275 , and will continue to push the latch member  1270  up and to the right (in this view) against the resistive force of the latch spring  1290  until the moving wing  1240  has reached the extent of its unlatching motion. When that point has been reached, structural components of the wings  1220 ,  1240  will prevent further squeezing motion, and the collapsing hanger  1210  will reach the unlatching configuration as seen in  FIG. 182 . 
       FIG. 183  is a close-up view of the central components of the collapsing hanger  1210  when in the unlatching configuration. The latch catch  1247  can be seen removed from the latch boss  1278 . The pivot center B is aligned with rotation point Y and the rotation point X has moved to a position above the pivot center A. 
       FIG. 184  is an identical view to that of  FIG. 183 , with the exception of having the guard flange  1254  removed so as to show the components behind. The latch spring  1290  can be seen in a deformed condition as it continues to apply a moderate pressure on the latch member  1270  in opposition to the force applied by the latch plunger contact surface  1251  to the latch tip  1275 . Through the course of the unlatching sequence the latch contact face  1284  moved in plane with the latch chamber surface  1234  ( FIG. 180 ) until the latch contact edge  1282  moved beyond the chamber surface  1234 , after which the latch member  1270  pivoted about the latch tip  1275  allowing the latch contact edge  1282  to rest upon the latch chamber surface  1232 . The coil spring  1295  can be seen in a slightly more stretched condition than before and partially bent around the latch plunger  1250 , as the spring attachment bosses  1239 ,  1259  have pivoted slightly away from one another. 
       FIG. 185  is a close-up bottom view showing the profile of the latch member  1270  when in the configuration shown in  FIG. 184 . The latch member  1270  can be seen with most of its mass positioned behind the plane of the platen surface  1238  of the moving wing  1220 . 
     To continue the collapsing sequence, the previously applied hand forces are released allowing the coil spring to pull the free ends of the wings  1220 ,  1240  together; first to a point where pivot center A is aligned with rotation point X and the pivot center B is aligned with rotation point Y, and then the moving wing  1220  will begin to rotate at rotation point X about the pivot center A until the hanger assembly  1210  reaches the intermediate configuration as shown in  FIG. 186 . 
       FIG. 187  is a close-up view of the central components of the collapsing hanger  1210  when in the intermediate configuration. Hidden outlines of the latch member  1270  and latch spring  1290  are shown in their unlatched positions behind the flange cover  1254  and fully disengaged from the latch clearance opening  1248 . The pivot center A is aligned with rotation point X and the pivot center B is now aligned with rotation point Z. 
       FIG. 188  is an identical view to that of  FIG. 187 , with the exception of having the guard flange  1254  removed so as to show the components behind. The latch member  1270  is positioned in the lower right portion of the latch chamber  1230  (in this view). The latch plunger  1250  can be seen completely removed from the latch member  1270 . The coil spring  1295  continues to apply a pulling force to the spring mounts  1239 ,  1259 , urging the free ends of the wings  1220 ,  1240  together. 
     As the collapsing sequence continues, the moving wing will now pivot at the rotation point Z about the pivot center B and will continue until reaching the collapsed configuration as shown in  FIG. 189 . 
       FIG. 190  is a close-up view of the central components of the collapsing hanger  1210  when in the collapsed configuration. Continued counter-clockwise (in this view) rotation of the moving wing  1240  is prevented by the contact of the rotation limiting surfaces  1217 ,  1257  to one another. The coil spring  1295  is now at a much more compressed state than in the other positional configurations. The pivot center B is aligned with rotation point Z and the pivot center A is now aligned with rotation point Y. 
       FIG. 191  is an identical view to that of  FIG. 190 , with the exception of having the guard flange  1254  removed so as to show the components behind. The latch member  1270  is positioned as it was when the hanger assembly  1210  was in the intermediate configuration. 
       FIG. 192  is a close-up bottom view showing the profile of the latch member  1270  when in the configuration shown in  FIG. 191 . The latch boss  1278  and remainder of the latch member  1270  can be seen completely behind the plane of the platen surface  1238  of the static wing  1220 , so as to not interfere with the guard flange  1254  of the moving wing  1240  ( FIG. 190 ). 
     To initiate the expanding sequence a thumb of one hand can be placed through the clearance opening  1245  so as to rest on the handle surface  1246  and apply a force in the direction denoted by the arrow E in  FIG. 190 . Additional fingers of the same hand can be placed on the handle surface  1226  to apply a force in the direction denoted by the arrow F. Alternatively, the same squeezing action can take place with the thumb of one hand acting on the handle surface  1226  and other fingers of the same hand acting on the handle surface  1246 , due to the side-to-side symmetry of the hanger assembly  1210 . Under these squeezing forces the moving wing  1240  will be caused to rotate clockwise (in this view), with respect to the static wing  1220 , at rotation point Z about the pivot center B until the hanger assembly  1210  returns to the intermediate configuration as seen in  FIG. 187 . As the squeezing forces are continually applied the moving wing  1240  will now rotate at rotation point X about pivot center A until the rotation point Y becomes aligned with the pivot center B. The Push-to-Re-latch action will begin as the squeezing forces continue to be applied and the moving wing now rotates at rotation point Y about pivot center B until the hanger assembly  1210  reaches the re-latching configuration as seen in  FIG. 193 . 
       FIG. 194  is a close-up view of the central components of the collapsing hanger  1210  when in the re-latching configuration. The latch boss  1278  can be seen once again projecting through the latch clearance opening  1248 . The pivot center B is aligned with rotation point Y and the rotation point X has moved to a position above the pivot center A. 
       FIG. 195  is an identical view to that of  FIG. 194 , with the exception of having the guard flange  1254  removed so as to show the components behind. As the moving wing  1240  neared the end of its rotation to the re-latch position, the latch plunger contact surface  1252  came into contact with the latch tip  1275  and pushed the latch member  1270  up and to the left (in this view) within the latch chamber  1230 . As that motion proceeded the latch contact face  1283  moved in plane with the latch chamber surface  1233  until the latch contact edge  1281  moved beyond the chamber surface  1233 , after which the latch member  1270  pivoted about the latch tip  1275  and moved forward within the latch chamber  1230  as it moved further onto the curved back surface  1236 . The latch spring  1290  can be seen in a deformed condition as it continues to provide some back pressure on the latch member  1270  toward the latch plunger  1250 . 
       FIG. 196  is a close-up bottom view showing the profile of the latch member  1270  when in the re-latching configuration, within the latch chamber  1230 . The latch member  1270  can be seen canted forward (up in this view) by virtue of the back contact edge  1286  resting on the curved latch chamber back surface  1236  (both shown as hidden), and the latch member back surface  1287  resting on the flat latch chamber back surface  1237 . This causes the latch boss  1278  to be pushed forward into the latch clearance opening  1248  within the moving wing  1240  ( FIG. 194 ) in preparation for completing the Push-to-Re-latch action. 
     To complete the hanger expanding sequence the squeezing force is released by the operative hand, allowing the coil spring  1295  to urge the moving wing  1240  to rotate counter-clockwise at the rotation point Y about the pivot center B ( FIG. 194 ). As this motion occurs the force applied through the plunger surface  1252  is released from the latch tip  1275 , and the latch spring  1290  urges the latch member  1270  to slide and rotate into the position as seen in  FIGS. 180 and 181  as the latch catch  1247  once again moves into position abutted to the latch surface  1277  as seen in  FIG. 179 . 
     The latch spring  1290  in the described figures is shown as if of a conventional metal compression spring design. It is conceivable that an alternate resilient biasing means may be used to provide the forces needed to operate the latching mechanism. The coil spring  1295  in the described figures is shown as if of a conventional metal extension spring design. It is conceivable that the coil spring could be made of another material, replaced by an elastic band, or replaced by an alternate resilient biasing method that would urge the wings  1220 ,  1240  to fold. 
     In this described embodiment, the hanging hook  1212  is attached to the static wing  1220 . Alternatively, the hanging hook  1212  could be attached to (or formed as part of) the moving wing  1240  and the collapsing hanger  1210  would maintain its functionality. 
     In this described embodiment, the handle surfaces  1226  and  1246  are presented as interior surfaces of generally oval ring-shaped features. Alternatively, the handle surfaces used to manipulate this design could be of various size, shape, and number so long as they allow for the effective locking, collapsing, and extending of the wings  1220 ,  1240 . 
       FIG. 197  is a front perspective view of a seventeenth example single hand operated collapsing hanger  1310 , in its expanded configuration. The embodiment shown in  FIG. 197  generally includes a hanging hook  1312 , a first static wing  1320  having a first garment support surface  1321 , a second moving wing  1340  having a second garment support surface  1341 , shoulder supports  1360 , and a latch member  1370  and torsion spring  1390  as seen in  FIG. 199 . In this example embodiment, the hanging hook  1312  is formed of metal and is fit into the static wing  1320 , which is shown as constructed of plastic. Alternatively, any of the hanger components could be constructed of alternate materials, and the hanging hook  1312  could be affixed to the static wing  1320  by some alternate method, or integrally formed as part of the static wing  1320 . The moving wing  1340  is pivotably mounted to the static wing  1320  by way of a pivot boss  1324  ( FIG. 199 ). The shoulder supports  1360  are pivotably mounted to the wings  1320 ,  1340  by way of attachment posts  1327 ,  1347 . In  FIG. 197  the shoulder supports  1360  are shown in their retracted positions. 
       FIG. 198  is a front perspective view of the hanger  1310 , in its collapsed, or folded, configuration. The moving wing  1340  has been rotated about its mount to the static wing  1320 . The wings  1320 ,  1340  can be seen with their free (or distal) ends positioned very close to one another so as to create a small insertion profile. In this view the hanger  1310  has also been rotated to a vertically narrow orientation, so as to demonstrate the positioning of the hanger as it would most easily fit through the neck opening of a shirt or blouse when held at the collar.  FIG. 198  also shows the shoulder supports  1360  in retracted positions. 
       FIG. 199  is an exploded front perspective view of the hanger  1310  in its expanded configuration. Heavy dashed lines show the alignments of the various components in the assembly. The hanging hook  1312  has a lower bent section  1313  that allows for a hooked fit into the static wing  1320 . A screw  1314  passes through a washer  1315 , through the moving wing  1340 , through the torsion spring  1390 , and into the pivot boss  1324  on the static wing  1320  so as to allow a pivoting mount within the pivot hole  1344  of the moving wing  1340 . Although a screw is used to create the connection in this example, it is possible that an alternate method could be used to pivotably connect the wings  1320 ,  1340 , such as a rivet, a snap-fit, or the like. 
       FIG. 200  is an exploded rear perspective view of the hanger  1310  in its expanded configuration. Heavy dashed lines show the alignments of the various components in the assembly. The latch pivot boss  1350  can be seen on the moving wing  1340  in alignment with the latch member  1370 , which allows for full rotation of the latch member  1370  about the axis of the latch pivot boss  1350 . A hook eyelet  1317  and hook channel  1318  can be seen on the static wing  1320 . The hook  1312  is attached to the static wing  1320  by first moving the hook  1312  so as to pass the lower bent section  1313  through the hook eyelet  1317  and then continuing to rotate and thread the hook  1312  shank down through the hook channel  1318  until eventually positioning the lower bent section  1313  underneath the hook retention eave  1319  ( FIG. 201 ). 
       FIG. 201  is a front perspective view of the static wing  1320 . Shown in alignment are the hook eyelet  1317 , a portion of the hook channel  1318 , and the hook retention eave  1319 . The hook eyelet  1317  and hook channel  1318  pass through the upper static wing brace  1336 , atop of which is formed the finger handle surface  1316 . Right of the hook channel  1318  is the kidney-shaped finger clearance opening  1325 , the perimeter of which forms the static wing handle surface  1326 . Below the clearance opening  1325  is the lower static wing brace  1337 . Left of the hook channel  1318  is the spring contact surface  1338 , near the bottom of which is the pivot boss  1324  centered in the static wing wall  1334 . Affixed to the lower portion of the wing wall  1334  is the latch plunger  1332  onto with is formed the plunger contact surface  1333 . Affixed to the upper portion of the wing wall  1334  is the trigger  1330  onto which are formed the trigger contact edge  1331  and the trigger side surface  1335 . The garment support surface  1321  can be seen on the right end (in this view) of the static wing  1320 , with a support structure  1322  below it. At the distal end of the static wing  1320  are the static wing shoulder support connection features  1327 ,  1328 ,  1329 . 
       FIG. 202  is a rear perspective view of the moving wing  1340 . In the upper portion of the moving wing  1340  the contoured thumb clearance opening  1345  can be seen, the perimeter of which forms the moving wing handle surface  1346 . At the lower edge of the thumb clearance opening  1345  is formed a thumb rest contour surface  1355 . Left of the thumb clearance opening  1345  is the upper moving wing brace  1356 , and below the thumb rest contour surface  1355  is the lower moving wing brace  1357 . On the left side (in this view) of the moving wing  1340  is the moving wing wall  1354 , in the center of which is the pivot hole  1344 . Surrounding the pivot hole  1344  is the spring boss  1343 . Right of the spring boss  1343  is the latch pivot boss  1350 . The garment support surface  1341  can be seen on the right end (in this view) of the moving wing  1340 , with a support structure  1342  structure below it. At the distal end of the moving wing  1340  are the moving wing shoulder support connection features  1427 ,  1428 ,  1429 . 
       FIG. 203  shows a face perspective view of the latch member  1370 , which is generally formed as a “star” shape with a latch pivot hole  1375  passing through its center.  FIG. 204  shows a side perspective view of the latch member  1370 . At its base is a latch flange  1377 , from which projects a hexagonal structure  1380 . The six sides of the hexagonal structure  1380  are spring contact surfaces  1376 , and the intersection of those sides form the six spring pressure edges  1378 . Projecting from the hexagonal structure  1380  is a six-pointed star structure  1381 , with each of said points forming a latch impact surface  1371  and a latch dwell surface  1374  with a latch dwell edge  1379  formed at their acute intersection. Projecting from the star structure  1381  are three equally spaced latch catches  1372 . A latch catch surface  1373  is formed into the outer-most side of each latch catch  1372 . Plunger clearance channels  1382  are formed between the latch catches  1372 . All surfaces of the latch member  1370  are formed so as to possess three-fold rotational symmetry. For purposes of simplification, the features are only identified in one location in  FIGS. 203 and 204 , in spite of some existing in three locations ( 1372 ,  1373 ,  1382 ) or six locations ( 1371 ,  1374 ,  1376 ,  1378 ,  1379 ) on the latch member  1370 . 
       FIG. 205  is a perspective view of the torsion spring  1390 , in a twisted condition that is similar to that which it would have in the collapsing hanger assembly  1310  when fully extended as seen in  FIG. 197 . Relative to a resting spring, the free ends  1396 ,  1398  are twisted toward one another so as to store significant potential energy. The latch-side free end  1396  is bent so as to create an improved latch torsion condition when in operation. 
       FIG. 206  is a perspective view of the torsion spring  1390 , in a less sprung condition that is similar to that which it would have in the collapsing hanger assembly  1310  when fully collapsed as seen in  FIG. 198 . In contrast to the spring condition as seen in  FIG. 205 , some of the potential energy stored within has been used to force the free ends  1396 ,  1398  to positions closer to the shape of an unsprung resting spring. 
       FIG. 207  is a rear view of the present embodiment of the collapsing hanger assembly  1310 , in its locked and expanded condition. The shoulder supports  1360  are shown as rotated into their extended positions, so as to provide a wider overall garment support function. If the hanging hook  1312  were adequately supported (as if hanging on a bar) and downward forces, such as garment weight, were applied to the garment support surfaces  1321 ,  1341 , and shoulder supports  1360 , the hanger will retain its extended shape barring a structural failure. A portion of the upper static wing brace  1336  is shown positioned behind (in this view) the upper moving wing brace  1356 . Having the upper wing braces  1336 ,  1356  in this configuration coupled with the positions of the wing walls  1334 ,  1354 , creates a physical resistance to any forces in the direction of the pivot axis that may act to separate the wings  1320 ,  1340 . 
       FIG. 208  is a close-up rear view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse P in  FIG. 207 , with the static wing wall  1334  removed so as to see the components behind. The torsion spring  1390  can be seen positioned encircling the spring boss  1343 , with one free end  1398  braced against the spring contact surface  1338  and the other free end  1396  applying a downward force on the spring contact surface  1376  of the latch member  1370 . The latch member  1370  is positioned on the latch pivot boss  1350 , and held resistant to pivoting by a combination of the forces applied by the spring free end  1396  and the latch plunger  1332  upon the latch catch  1372 . In this view the torsion spring  1390  is urging the moving wing  1340  to rotate clockwise about the pivot boss  1324  but is restrained from pivoting by the counteractive force of the latch member  1370  acting through the latch contact surface  1373  upon the plunger contact surface  1333  which is formed into the static wing  1320 . 
     In  FIG. 208  the lower bent section  1313  of the hanging hook  1312  can be seen in position underneath the hook retention eave  1319 , by virtue of the static wing wall  1334  being removed from view. 
     Referring the  FIG. 207 , to initiate the collapsing sequence a thumb of one hand can be placed through the thumb clearance opening  1345  so as to rest on the handle surface  1346  with one or more fingers from the same hand placed through the clearance opening  1325  so as to rest on the handle surface  1326 . The thumb and fingers can then be squeezed together in the directions denoted by the arrows G and H. Under these forces the moving wing  1340  will be caused to rotate counter-clockwise (in this view) about the axis of the pivot boss  1324  with respect to the static wing  1320 , and as this happens the latch plunger  1332  will move in turn and release its pressure on the latch catch  1372  allowing the latch member  1370  to be rotated against the force of the free spring end  1396 . 
       FIG. 209  is nearly the same view as  FIG. 208 , with the exception of having the static wing  1320  components rotated clockwise (in this view) to an intermediate unlatching position. This is the equivalent relative motion as the counter-clockwise movement of the moving wing  1340 , as described the in previous paragraph. The latch member  1370  is rotated clockwise (in this view) from its position in  FIG. 208 , and the trigger contact edge  1331  is shown in contact with the latch impact surface  1371  as well as the spring free end  1396  shown in contact with the spring pressure edge  1378 . 
     As the Push-to-Unlatch action begins, the trigger contact edge  1331  will make contact with the latch impact surface  1371 , imparting a rotational force upon the latch member  1370  about the latch pivot boss  1350 . The latch member  1370  will begin to rotate clockwise (in this view) as the spring pressure edge  1378  presses up on the spring free end  1396 . As the latch member  1370  continues to rotate clockwise the spring pressure edge  1378  will reach an apex point, beyond which the force of the torsion spring  1390  will urge the latch member  1370  to continue to rotate clockwise. As the squeezing forces continue to be applied as shown by arrows G and H ( FIG. 207 ), the upper portions of the wings  1324 ,  1340  will continue to rotate together until their structural components prevent further squeezing motion, and the collapsing hanger  1310  will reach the unlatching configuration as seen in  FIG. 210 . 
     In  FIG. 210  the static wing  1320  is shown as if pivoted clockwise relative to the moving wing  1340 . In this unlatching configuration, the upper static wing brace  1336  is almost completely hidden (in this view) behind the upper moving wing brace  1356 .  FIG. 211  is a close-up rear view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse Q in FIG.  210 , with the static wing wall  1334  removed so as to see the components behind. Both the static wing  1320  components and the latch member  1370  are shown as rotated clockwise (in this view) about their respective pivot boss connections,  1344  about  1324  and  1375  about  1350 , from those as shown in  FIG. 209 . The trigger contact edge  1331  can be seen seated at the innermost portion of the active latch impact surface  1371 , and the active latch dwell surface  1374  is in full contact with the trigger side surface  1335 . 
     To continue the unlatching sequence, the squeezing forces applied at arrows G and H ( FIG. 207 ) are released, allowing the force of the torsion spring  1390  to act through its free ends  1396 ,  1398  and push the static wing  1320  counter-clockwise (in this view) relative to the moving wing  1340 . As this motion begins the trigger  1330  will move away from the active latch impact surface  1371  as the trigger side surface  1335  slides along the active latch dwell surface  1374 , continuing until the trigger contact edge  1331  moves past the latch dwell edge  1379 .  FIG. 212  shows the internal collapsing hanger  1310  components in this configuration when the trigger  1330  is just losing contact with the latch member  1370 , at which point the force of the spring free end  1396  will press down on the spring pressure edge  1378  causing the latch member  1370  to continue to rotate clockwise (in this view) until the spring free end  1396  has come into full contact with the next active spring contact surface  1376 . In this view a plunger clearance channel  1382  can be seen coming into alignment with the latch plunger  1332 , which will allow the plunger  1332  to pass between the latch catches  1372  as the wings  1320 ,  1340  rotate about one another into the fully collapsed position as shown in  FIG. 213 . 
     In  FIG. 213  the collapsing hanger assembly  1310  is shown oriented as if ready to pass through the neck opening of an upright shirt, which could be achieved by using one hand to hold the shirt at the rim of the collar and using the other hand to hold the hanger by placing a thumb through the thumb clearance opening  1345  so as to support the handle surface  1346  and another finger of the same hand to pass through the finger clearance opening  1325  so as to support the handle surface  1326 . The lower static wing brace  1337  is shown positioned behind (hidden in this view) the lower moving wing brace  1357 . Having the lower wing braces  1337 ,  1357  in this configuration coupled with the positions of the wing walls  1334 ,  1354 , creates a physical resistance to any forces in the direction of the pivot axis that may act to separate the wings  1320 ,  1340 . Also in this view the shoulder supports  1360  are shown as rotated to their extended positions, which will not impede the insertion of the collapsed hanger  1310  into the neck opening of a shirt, relative to their retracted positions as shown in  FIG. 198 . 
       FIG. 214  is a close-up rear view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse R in  FIG. 213 , with the static wing wall  1334  removed so as to see the components behind. The torsion spring  1390  continues to urge the moving wing  1340  to rotate clockwise (in this view) about the pivot boss  1324 , but is held resistant to further movement by the structure of the wings  1320 ,  1340 . The latch plunger  1332  can be seen extending completely through the plunger clearance channels  1382  between the latch catches  1372 . The spring free end  1396  can also be seen completely in contact with the now active spring contact face  1376 . 
     To initiate the expanding sequence of the hanger assembly  1310 , a thumb of one hand can be placed through the thumb clearance opening  1345  so as to rest on the moving wing handle surface  1346  with one or more fingers of the same hand placed on the finger handle surface  1316  and the remaining fingers of the same hand placed through the clearance opening  1325  so as to rest on the static wing handle surface  1326 . The thumb and fingers can then be squeezed together in the directions denoted by the arrows J, K and L. Under these forces the moving wing  1340  will be caused to rotate counter-clockwise (in this view) about the axis of the pivot boss  1324  with respect to the static wing  1320 , until reaching the re-latching configuration which from the exterior will look identical to that shown in  FIG. 210 . 
     As the Push-to-Re-latch action initiates, the trigger contact edge  1331  comes back into contact with a new active latch impact surface  1371  as the wings  1320 ,  1340  near their movement to the re-latching configuration. After said contact, the trigger  1330  will continue to push the latch member  1370  clockwise about its pivot boss  1350  until all components reach their positions shown in  FIG. 215 . 
       FIG. 215  is a close-up rear view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse Q in  FIG. 210 , with the static wing wall  1334  removed, but the internal components repositioned as if in the re-latching condition. The trigger contact edge  1331  can be seen seated at the innermost portion of the active latch impact surface  1371 , and the active latch dwell surface  1374  is in full contact with the trigger side surface  1335 .  FIG. 216  is the same view as  FIG. 215 , with exception of having the static wing  1320  components removed so as to clearly see the contact of the spring  1390  to the latch member  1370 . As such, the spring free end  1396  can be seen pressing down on the spring pressure edge  1378 , so as to urge the latch member  1370  to rotate clockwise (in this view) about the latch pivot boss  1350 . This spring free end  1396  to spring pressure edge  1378  contact condition is the same in all configurations when the trigger side surface  1335  remains in complete contact with the latch dwell surface  1371 . The only difference between unlatching and re-latching configurations is a 60 degree rotational positioning of the latch member  1370  about the latch pivot boss  1350 . 
     To complete the re-latching sequence, the squeezing forces previously applied at arrows J, K, and L in  FIG. 213  are released so as to let the torsion spring  1390  force the wings  1320 ,  1340  to rotate upon their pivot mount,  1324  to  1344 , so as to push them from their re-latching positions ( FIG. 215 ) back toward their expanded positions ( FIG. 208 ).  FIG. 217  shows the internal components of the collapsing hanger  1310  in an intermediate configuration when the trigger  1330  is just losing contact with the latch member  1370 , at which point the force of the spring free end  1396  will press down on the spring pressure edge  1378  causing the latch member  1370  to continue to rotate clockwise (in this view) until the spring free end  1396  has come into full contact with the next active spring contact surface  1376 . In this view the plunger contact surface  1333  can be seen coming into proximity with the soon active latch catch surface  1373 , whereby they will make full contact when the wings  1320 ,  1340  complete their rotation back to the expanded configuration as shown in  FIG. 207  and the latch member  1370  returns to the position seen in  FIG. 208 . 
     The rotating latch member  1370  used in this embodiment could conceivably be formed as a different shape and still provide the necessary functionality for the Push-to-Latch/Push-to-Re-latch mechanism to function. For example, the inventor has successfully created a different design which made use of an alternate latch member with four spring contact faces and two latch catches. The number of spring faces and latch catches could vary, and the latch member could still function so long as it could still rotate from a position that restricts rotation of the wings  1320 ,  1340  to a position that allows for their rotation. It is further conceivable that the shape of the latch plunger  1332  could vary, or multiple plungers could be used so long as they provide the necessary contact against the latch catch. 
       FIG. 218  is an upper perspective view of the free (distal) end of the static wing  1320  with no attachments in place. Formed near the tip is the attachment post  1327  which includes a radially projecting retaining eave  1328 , and is formed on top of the garment support surface  1321 . Positioned inboard and outboard of the attachment post  1327  are positioning bumps  1329  which also project up from the garment support surface  1321 .  FIG. 219  is an upper perspective view of the distal end of the static wing  1320  with a shoulder support  1360  affixed in the retracted position. The attachment post  1327  can be seen projecting up through the attachment hole  1367 , which is formed into the shoulder support  1360 . 
       FIG. 220  is an upper perspective view of the distal end of the static wing  1320  with a shoulder support  1360  rotated into an intermediate position. The curved arrows AA show the possible rotational degrees of freedom for the shoulder support  1360  to move to either the retracted or extended position.  FIG. 221  is an upper perspective view of the distal end of the static wing  1320  with a shoulder support  1360  affixed in the extended position. 
       FIG. 222  shows an upper perspective view of a shoulder support  1360 . Formed offset from the center is the attachment hole  1367 , which includes a retaining edge  1368  for eventual fitment over the retaining eave  1328  of the attachment post  1327 . By virtue of having the attachment hole  1367  formed off-center, the shoulder support  1360  will naturally extend to a different length when rotated about its mount to the attachment post  1327 .  FIG. 223  shows a lower perspective view of a shoulder support  1360 . Formed inboard and outboard of the attachment hole  1367  are positioning pockets  1369 , which engage with the positioning bumps  1329  when the shoulder support  1360  is in either the retracted or extended position. The positioning bumps  1329  and pockets  1369  can be of various shape and number, and are formed so as to create a resistance to rotation of the shoulder support  1360  from either the retracted or extended position, but can be overcome by an adequate force which will allow rotation but not damage the components. 
       FIG. 224  is a front perspective view of an eighteenth example single hand operated collapsing hanger  1410 , in its expanded configuration. The embodiment shown in  FIG. 224  generally includes a hanging hook  1412 , a first static hub  1420 , a second moving hub  1440 , a static side wing  1430  having a first garment support surface  1431 , a second moving side wing  1460  having a second garment support surface  1461 , shoulder supports  1470 , and a latch member  1480  and torsion spring  1490  as seen in  FIG. 226 . In this example embodiment, the hanging hook  1412  is formed of metal and is interference press fit into the static hub  1420 , which is shown as constructed of plastic. Alternatively, any of the hanger components could be constructed of alternate materials, and the hanging hook  1412  could be affixed to the static hub  1420  by some alternate method, or integrally formed as part of the static hub  1420 . The moving hub  1440  is pivotably mounted to the static hub  1420  by way of a hub pivot boss  1444  ( FIG. 227 ). The wings  1430 ,  1460  are pivotably connected to one another by way of a wing pivot pin  1433  ( FIG. 226 ), and the wings  1430 ,  1460  have a pivot-slide connection to the hubs  1420 ,  1440  by way of pin-in-slot connections  1428  in  1438  and  1448  in  1468 , respectively. The shoulder supports  1470  are pivotably mounted to the wings  1430 ,  1460  near their distal ends. In  FIG. 224  the shoulder supports  1470  are shown in their retracted positions. 
       FIG. 225  is a front perspective view of the hanger  1410 , in its collapsed, or folded, configuration. The moving hub  1440  has been rotated about its mount to the static hub  1420 . The wings  1430 ,  1460  have rotated about their pin connection to one another, so as to collapse and create a small insertion profile while maintaining their connections to the hubs  1420 ,  1440 . In this view the hanger  1410  has also been rotated to a vertically narrow orientation, so as to demonstrate the positioning of the hanger as it would most easily fit through the neck opening of a shirt or blouse when held at the collar.  FIG. 225  also shows the shoulder supports  1470  in retracted positions. 
       FIG. 226  is an exploded front perspective view of the hanger  1410  in its expanded configuration. Heavy dashed lines show the alignments of the various components in the assembly. The hanging hook  1412  has a lower ridged section  1413  which allows for interference fit to the static hub  1420 . The latch pivot boss  1421  can be seen on the static hub  1420  in alignment with the latch member  1480 , which allows for full rotation of the latch member  1480  about the axis of the latch pivot boss  1421 . In this hanger assembly  1410 , the latch member  1480  has the same form and function as that of the latch member  1370  in the hanger assembly  1310 . The wing pivot pin  1433  projects from the front and back sides of the static side wing  1430 , and the dashed arrow X denotes the direction that the pin  1433  fits into the wing pivot hole  1463  that is formed in the moving side wing  1460 . The dashed arrow Y denotes the direction that the wing pivot pin  1433  fits into the wing pin channel  1423  of the static hub  1420 , after passing through the wing pivot hole  1463 . On each hub  1420 ,  1440  is formed a hub blade  1427 ,  1447 , respectively, that fit down into wing pockets  1437 ,  1467  formed into the wings  1430 ,  1460 , respectively. On each hub blade  1427 ,  1447  is formed a wing connection pin  1428 ,  1448 , respectively, that fit into the hub connection slots  1438 ,  1468  formed into the wings  1430 ,  1460 , respectively. In this example the wings  1430 ,  1460  are shown as if formed of resilient deformable plastic, which will allow for the wing pockets  1437 ,  1467  to expand so as to allow the wing connection pins  1428 ,  1468  to pass through and snap into the hub connection slots  1438 ,  1468 . It is possible that alternate connection methods such as removable pins, rivets, etc. could be used for the wing pivot connection and the wing-to-hub connections. 
       FIG. 227  is an exploded rear perspective view of the hanger  1410  in its expanded configuration. Heavy dashed lines show the alignments of the various components in the assembly. A screw  1414  passes through a washer  1415 , through the pivot hole  1424  formed in the static hub  1420 , through the torsion spring  1490 , and into the pivot boss  1444  on the moving hub  1440  so as to create a pivoting mount. Although a screw is used to create the connection in this example, it is possible that an alternate method could be used to pivotably connect the hubs  1420 ,  1440 , such as a rivet, a snap-fit, or the like. In this hanger assembly  1410 , the torsion spring  1490  has the same form and function as that of the torsion spring  1390  in the hanger assembly  1310 . The dashed arrow Z denotes the direction that the wing pivot pin  1433  fits into the wing pin channel  1443  of the moving hub  1440 . 
       FIG. 228  is a front perspective view of the static hub  1420 . In the center of the static hub wall  1422  is formed the pivot hole  1424 , around which is formed the spring boss  1429 . Below the spring boss  1424  is formed the wing pin channel  1423  which has side walls that constrict the wing pivot pin  1433  ( FIG. 230 ) to stay within the channel  1423  when moving through the various collapsing hanger  1410  configurations. Offset above the spring boss  1429  is the latch pivot boss  1421 . Outboard of the hub wall  1422  is the finger clearance opening  1425 , the perimeter of which forms the handle surface  1426 . The static hub blade  1427  projects down below the finger clearance opening  1425 . Formed near the bottom of the hub blade  1427  is the static side wing connection pin  1428 , which projects from the front and back sides. 
       FIG. 229  is a rear perspective view of the moving hub  1440 . In the center of the moving hub wall  1442  is formed the pivot boss  1444 . Adjacent to the pivot boss  1444  is the spring contact surface  1458 . Below the pivot boss  1444  is formed the wing pin channel  1443  which has side walls that constrict the wing pivot pin  1433  ( FIG. 230 ) to stay within the channel  1443  when moving through the various collapsing hanger  1410  configurations. Formed into one of the walls of the wing pin channel  1443  is a locking ledge  1441  which restricts upward movement of the wing pivot pin  1433  when the hanger  1410  is in the latched and expanded condition. Formed outboard of the pivot boss  1444  is the latch plunger  1452  onto which is formed the contact surface  1453 . The trigger  1450  and trigger contact edge  1451  are formed near the top of the moving hub wall  1442 . Outboard of the hub wall  1442  is the finger clearance opening  1445 , the perimeter of which forms the handle surface  1446 . The moving hub blade  1447  projects down below the finger clearance opening  1445 . Formed near the bottom of the hub blade  1447  is the moving side wing connection pin  1448 , which projects from the front and back sides. 
       FIG. 230  is a front upper perspective view of the static side wing  1430 . At the inboard end is the wing pivot pin  1433 , shown projecting from the front and back side. On the back side is the wing contact surface  1434  which touches the moving side wing ( FIG. 231 ) when assembled. The hub connection slot  1438  passes through the wing  1430  from front side to back side. The wing pocket  1437  passes through the wing  1430  from top to bottom, as illustrated by the hidden lines in this view. Outboard of the wing pocket  1437  is a support structure  1432 , atop of which is formed the garment support surface  1431 . At the distal end of the wing  1430  are formed the various shoulder support connection features  1435 ,  1439 . 
       FIG. 231  is a front upper perspective view of the moving side wing  1460 . At the inboard end is the wing pivot hole  1463  passing through the contact surface  1364 , which touches the static side wing surface  1434  ( FIG. 233 ) when assembled. The hub connection slot  1468  passes through the wing  1460  from front side to back side. The wing pocket  1467  passes through the wing  1460  from top to bottom, as illustrated by the hidden lines in this view. Outboard of the wing pocket  1467  is a support structure  1462 , atop of which is formed the garment support surface  1461 . At the distal end of the wing  1460  are formed the various shoulder support connection features  1465 ,  1469 . 
       FIG. 232  is a front view of the present embodiment of the collapsing hanger assembly  1410 , in its locked and expanded condition. The shoulder supports  1470  are shown as rotated into their extended positions, so as to provide a wider overall garment support function. The internal components of the hanger  1410 , such as the torsion spring  1490 , spring contact surface  1458 , latch member  1480 , and latch plunger  1452 , are all positioned so as to be in a latched configuration similar to that seen in the embodiment of  FIG. 208 . If the hanging hook  1412  were adequately supported (as if hanging on a bar) and downward forces, such as garment weight, were applied to the garment support surfaces  1431 ,  1461 , and shoulder supports  1470 , the hanger will retain its extended shape barring a structural failure. 
       FIG. 233A  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the circle SA in  FIG. 232 , with the moving hub wall  1442  removed so as to see the components behind. The torsion spring  1490  can be seen contacting both the moving hub  1440  and the latch member  1480 . The latch member  1480  is positioned on the latch pivot boss  1421  and restricts the counter-clockwise (in this view) movement of the latch plunger  1452 . The trigger  1450  can be seen in a ready position above the latch member  1480 . 
       FIG. 233B  is a close up view of portions of the hubs  1420 ,  1440  as outlined by the ellipse SB in  FIG. 232 , with the internal features detailed by hidden lines. Also included in  FIG. 233  is a representation of the wing pivot pin  1433  as it is positioned when the hanger  1410  is in this configuration. In this view the pivot pin  1433  can be seen constrained within both the static side wing pin channel  1423  and the moving side wing pin channel  1443 . With the pivot pin  1433  positioned as such underneath the locking ledge  1441 , the wings  1430 ,  1460  are restricted from collapsing downward in combination with their additional supports at the wing connection pins  1428 ,  1448 . 
     Referring the  FIG. 232 , to initiate the collapsing sequence a thumb of one hand can be placed through the finger clearance opening  1425  so as to rest on the handle surface  1426  with one or more fingers from the same hand placed through the clearance opening  1445  so as to rest on the handle surface  1446 . The thumb and fingers can then be squeezed together in the directions denoted by the arrows M and N. Under these forces the moving hub  1440  will be caused to rotate clockwise (in this view) about the axis of the pivot boss  1444  with respect to the static hub  1420  (placing the hubs  1420 ,  1440  in an “upper position”), and the distal ends of the wings  1430 ,  1460  will begin to pivot upward and slide upon their mounts to the wing connection pins  1428 ,  1448 . As this Push-to-Unlatch action begins, the internal components will move in a similar manner to those in the embodiment of  FIG. 209 . 
       FIG. 234  is a front view of the present embodiment of the collapsing hanger assembly  1410 , in its unlatching configuration. The internal components of the hanger  1410 , such as the torsion spring  1490 , spring contact surface  1458 , latch member  1480 , and latch plunger  1452 , are all positioned so as to be in an unlatching configuration similar to that seen in the embodiment of  FIG. 211 . In  FIG. 234  portions of the hub blades  1427 ,  1447  can be seen projecting down below the wing support structures  1432 ,  1462 , and the wing connection pins  1428 ,  1448  can be seen positioned to the outboard ends of the hub connection slots  1438 ,  1468 . 
       FIG. 235  is a close up view of portions of the hubs  1420 ,  1440  as outlined by the ellipse Tin  FIG. 234 , with the internal features detailed by hidden lines. Also included in  FIG. 235  is a representation of the wing pivot pin  1433  as it is positioned when the hanger  1410  is in this configuration. In this view the pivot pin  1433  can be seen constrained near the bottom of both the static side wing pin channel  1423  and the moving side wing pin channel  1443 . 
     To continue the unlatching and collapsing sequences, the squeezing forces previously applied in the directions M and N in  FIG. 232  are released so as to let the torsion spring  1490  force the hubs  1420 ,  1440  to rotate their lower portions together (placing the hubs  1420 ,  1440  in a “lower position”). As this movement continues, the wings  1430 ,  1460  will begin to rotate downward and slide about their mounts at the connection pins and slots,  1328  to  1338  and  1348  to  1368 , as the wing pivot pin  1433  begins to travel back up through the wing pin channels  1423 ,  1443  ( FIG. 237 ) 
       FIG. 236  is a front view of the present embodiment of the collapsing hanger assembly  1410 , in an intermediate collapsing configuration. The internal latching components of the hanger  1410  are all positioned so as to be in a configuration similar to that seen in the embodiment of  FIG. 212 , so that the latch plunger  1452  can begin to move past the latch member  1480 . In  FIG. 234 , the wing connection pins  1428 ,  1448  can be seen positioned to the inboard ends of the hub connection slots  1438 ,  1468 . 
       FIG. 237  is a close up view of portions of the hubs  1420 ,  1440  as outlined by the ellipse U in  FIG. 236 , with the internal features detailed by hidden lines. Also included in  FIG. 237  is a representation of the wing pivot pin  1433  as it is positioned when the hanger  1410  is in this configuration. In this view the pivot pin  1433  can be seen as shifted slightly left of center (in this view) so as to begin to move clear of the locking ledge  1441 . Said movement is possible by virtue of the wide shape of the moving side hub connection slot  1468 , which allows for both wings  1430 ,  1460  to move slightly left of center (in this view) as the collapsing components reach this position. 
       FIG. 238  is a front view of the present embodiment of the collapsing hanger assembly  1410 , in an advanced collapsing configuration.  FIG. 239  is a close up view of portions of the hubs  1420 ,  1440  as outlined by the ellipse V in  FIG. 238 , with the internal features detailed by hidden lines. Also included in  FIG. 239  is a representation of the wing pivot pin  1433  as it is positioned when the hanger  1410  is in this configuration. In this view the pivot pin  1433  can be seen constrained within the wing pin channels  1423 ,  1443  and well clear of the locking ledge  1441 . As the collapsing sequence continues, the wing pivot pin  1433  will be able to slide unencumbered upward through the wing pin channels  1423 ,  1443 . 
       FIG. 240  is a front view of the present embodiment of the collapsing hanger assembly  1410 , in a fully collapsed configuration. The distal ends of the wings  1420 ,  1440  have moved close to one another so as to create a small insertion profile for the hanger  1410 . The static side wing connection pin  1428  can be seen positioned to the inboard end of the hub connection slot  1438 , and the moving side connection pin  1448  can be seen positioned near the center of the hub connection slot  1468 , thus allowing for positional symmetry between the folded wings  1420 ,  1440 . 
       FIG. 241A  is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the circle WA in  FIG. 240 , with the moving hub wall  1442  removed so as to see the components behind. The torsion spring  1490  can be seen contacting both the moving hub  1440 , and the latch member  1480  which is positioned on the latch pivot boss  1421 . The latch plunger  1452  is shown as being fully released of rotational restriction by the latch member  1480 . The trigger  1450  can be seen at its furthest operable distance from the latch member  1480 . 
       FIG. 241B  is a close up view of portions of the hubs  1420 ,  1440  as outlined by the ellipse WB in  FIG. 240 , with the internal features detailed by hidden lines. Also included in  FIG. 241  is a representation of the wing pivot pin  1433  as it is positioned when the hanger  1410  is in this configuration. In this view the pivot pin  1433  can be seen centered just below the hub pivot boss  1444  and at the uppermost extents of the wing pin channels  1423 ,  1443 . 
     To initiate the expanding sequence, fingers can be placed on the handle surfaces  1226 ,  1446  and squeezing forces applied in the directions denoted by the arrows P and Q in  FIG. 240 . As these forces continue to be applied the wings  1430 ,  1460 , and hubs  1420 ,  1440  will move in reverse of the directions traveled in the collapsing sequence until reaching a configuration which will look identical to the exterior view seen in  FIG. 234 . In other words, the hubs  1420 ,  1440  move from the lower position to the upper position and the wings rotate upward. In this un-latching configuration, the latch member  1480 , torsion spring  1490 , and other operative interior components are positioned in a manner similar to those seen in the embodiment of  FIG. 215 . To complete the expanding sequence, the forces previously applied at arrows P and Q are released, allowing the torsion spring  1490  to urge the hubs  1420 ,  1440  down until locking back in the latched position, at which point the hanger  1410  will have returned to the expanded condition as seen in  FIG. 232 . 
       FIG. 242  is an upper perspective view of the free (distal) end of the static side wing  1430  with no attachments in place. Formed near the tip is the attachment hole  1435  which includes a retaining edge  1436 . Positioned inboard and outboard of the attachment  1435  are positioning bumps  1439  which project up from the garment support surface  1431 .  FIG. 243  is an upper perspective view of the distal end of the static side wing  1430  with a shoulder support  1470  affixed in the retracted position. 
       FIG. 244  is an upper perspective view of the distal end of the static side wing  1430  with a shoulder support  1470  rotated into an intermediate position. The curved arrows BB show the possible rotational degrees of freedom for the shoulder support  1470  to move to either the retracted or extended position.  FIG. 245  is an upper perspective view of the distal end of the static side wing  1430  with a shoulder support  1470  affixed in the extended position. 
       FIG. 246  shows a side upper perspective view of a shoulder support  1470 . Formed offset from the center is the attachment post  1475  which projects down from the bottom surface of the shoulder support  1470 . The attachment post  1475  includes a radially projecting retaining eave  1476  for eventual fitment beneath the retaining edge  1436 . By virtue of having the attachment post  1475  formed off-center, the shoulder support  1470  will naturally extend to a different length when rotated about its mount to the attachment hole  1435 .  FIG. 247  shows a lower perspective view of a shoulder support  1470 . Formed inboard and outboard of the attachment post  1475  are positioning pockets  1479 , which engage with the positioning bumps  1439  when the shoulder support  1470  is in either the retracted or extended position. The positioning bumps  1439  and pockets  1479  can be of various shape and number, and are formed so as to create a resistance to rotation of the shoulder support  1470  from either the retracted or extended position, but can be overcome by an adequate force which will allow rotation but not damage the components. 
       FIG. 248  is a front perspective view of a nineteenth example single hand operated collapsing hanger  1510 , in its expanded configuration. The embodiment shown in  FIG. 248  generally includes a hanging hook  1512 , a first static hub  1520 , a second moving hub  1540 , a static side wing  1530  having a first garment support surface  1531 , a second moving side wing  1560  having a second garment support surface  1561 , and a latch member  1580  and torsion spring  1590  ( FIG. 251 ). In this example embodiment, the hanging hook  1512  is formed of metal and is interference press fit into the moving hub  1540 , which is shown as constructed of plastic. Alternatively, any of the hanger components could be constructed of alternate materials, and the hanging hook  1512  could be affixed to the moving hub  1540  by some alternate method, or integrally formed as part of the moving hub  1540 . The moving hub  1540  is pivotably mounted to the static hub  1520  by way of a hub pivot boss  1544  ( FIG. 251 ). The wings  1530 ,  1560  are pivotably connected to one another by way of a wing pivot boss  1564  (shown as hidden in  FIG. 248 ), and the wings  1530 ,  1560  have pivoting connections to the hubs  1520 ,  1540  by way of pin-to-hole connections  1538  in  1528  and  1568  in  1448  (shown as hidden), respectively. In the present embodiment, the Push-to-Latch/Push-to-Un-latch mechanism is constructed to operate at the pivotable connection of the wings  1530 ,  1560  to one another. The latch member  1580 , torsion spring  1590  ( FIG. 251 ), and other operative interior components are positioned in a manner similar to those seen in the embodiment of  FIG. 208  when the present embodiment hanger  1510  is in the expanded and locked configuration. 
     To initiate the collapsing sequence a thumb of one hand can be placed through the finger clearance opening  1525  so as to rest on the handle surface  1526  with one or more fingers from the same hand placed through the clearance opening  1545  so as to rest on the handle surface  1546 . The thumb and fingers can then be squeezed together in the directions denoted by the arrows R and S in  FIG. 248 . Under these forces the moving hub  1540  will be caused to rotate clockwise (in this view) about the axis of the hub pivot boss  1544  with respect to the static hub  1520 , and the wing connection pins  1538 ,  1568  will begin to spread from one another causing the distal ends of the wings  1530 ,  1560  to pivot upward about the axis of the wing pivot boss  1564 . As this Push-to-Unlatch action begins, the internal components will move in a similar manner to those in the embodiment of  FIG. 209 , and the hanger  1510  components will continue to move under the applied forces until reaching a condition as shown in  FIG. 249 . 
       FIG. 249  is a front perspective view of the collapsing hanger  1510  in the unlatching configuration, where the latch member  1580 , torsion spring  1590  ( FIG. 251 ), and other operative interior components are positioned in a manner similar to those seen in the embodiment of  FIG. 211 . To continue the collapsing action of the hanger  1510 , the previously applied squeezing forces are released, thus allowing the torsion spring  1590  to urge the wings  1530 ,  1560  to fold downward about their pivot boss  1564  (shown as hidden). As the wings  1530 ,  1560  fold down the wing connection pins  1538 ,  1568  will begin to move toward one another, thus pulling the lower portions of the hubs  1520 ,  1540  together causing the hubs  1520 ,  1540  to rotate about the hub pivot boss  1544  until reaching a position as seen in  FIG. 250 . 
       FIG. 250  is a front perspective view of the collapsing hanger  1510  in the collapsed configuration, where the latch member  1580 , torsion spring  1590  ( FIG. 251 ), and other operative interior components are positioned in a manner similar to those seen in the embodiment of  FIG. 214 . In this configuration, the wing walls  1533 ,  1563  ( FIG. 251 ) and other internal components have moved up into cavity spaces  1521 ,  1541  ( FIG. 251 ) interior to the hub walls  1522 ,  1542 . 
       FIG. 251  is an exploded front perspective view of the hanger  1510  in its expanded configuration. Heavy dashed lines show the alignments of the various components in the assembly. The latch member  1580  and torsion spring  1590  can be seen positioned between the wing walls  1533 ,  1563  which are formed at the inboard ends of the wings  1530 ,  1560 , respectively. The latch member  1580  is in alignment with the latch pivot boss  1535 , to which it mounts, and the wing pivot boss can be seen in alignment with the torsion spring  1590  and the wing pivot hole  1534 . The interior cavity areas  1521 ,  1541  are identified on the interior sides of the hub walls  1522 ,  1542 . The hanger assembly  1510  is held together with a screw  1514  which passes through a washer  1515 , the hub pivot hole  1524 , and into the hub pivot boss  1544 . The inboard wing  1530 ,  1560  portions are sandwiched between the hub walls  1522 ,  1542  throughout all hanger  1510  configurations. 
       FIG. 252  is a close-up front view of the central region of the collapsing hanger  1510  in the expanded configuration, with the interior components identified by hidden lines. The wing pivot boss  1564  can be seen at a position displaced below the hub pivot boss  1544 , and the wing walls  1533 ,  1563  and other interior components can be seen partially sticking out below the hubs  1520 ,  1540 . 
       FIG. 253  is a close-up front view of the central region of the collapsing hanger  1510  in the collapsed configuration, with the interior components identified by hidden lines. The wing pivot boss  1564  can be seen at a position close to the hub pivot boss  1544 , and the wing walls  1533 ,  1563  and other interior components can be seen enveloped within the interior cavity areas  1521 ,  1541 . 
     To initiate the expanding sequence, fingers can be returned to the handle surfaces  1526 ,  1546  and squeezing forces applied in the directions denoted by the arrows T and U in  FIG. 253 . As these forces continue to be applied the wings  1530 ,  1560 , and hubs  1520 ,  1540  will move in reverse of the directions traveled in the collapsing sequence until reaching a configuration which will look identical to the exterior view seen in  FIG. 249 . In this un-latching configuration, the latch member  1580 , torsion spring  1590 , and other operative interior components are positioned in a manner similar to those seen in the embodiment of  FIG. 215 . To complete the expanding sequence, the forces previously applied at arrows T and U are released, allowing the torsion spring  1590  to urge the wing pivot boss  1564  down until locking back in the latched position, at which point the hanger  1510  will have returned to the expanded condition as seen in  FIG. 248 . 
       FIG. 254  is an upper perspective view of the free (distal) end of an example wing  1630  with no attachments in place, according to a twentieth embodiment. On top of the wing  1630  is a garment support surface  1631 , beneath which is a support structure  1632 . The most outboard portion forms a narrowed blade section  1633 , and near the tip is formed a pivot boss  1635 . 
       FIG. 255  is an upper perspective view of the distal end of the example wing  1630  with a shoulder support  1670  affixed in the retracted position, thus presenting the support surface  1671  on its upper side. The pivot hole  1675  can be seen fit over the pivot boss  1635 , and a portion of the blade slot  1673  can be seen near the outermost tip of the shoulder support  1670 . 
       FIG. 256  is an upper perspective view of the distal end of the example wing  1630  with a shoulder support  1670  rotated into an intermediate position. The curved arrows CC show the possible rotational degrees of freedom for the shoulder support  1670  to move to either the retracted or extended position.  FIG. 257  is an upper perspective view of the distal end of the example wing  1630  with a shoulder support  1670  affixed in the extended position, thus presenting the support surface  1674  on its upper side. The blade slot  1673  can be seen extending to the full length of the shoulder support  1670 . 
       FIG. 258  is a retracted upper-side perspective view of the shoulder support  1670 . The pivot hole  1675  extends completely through the width of the shoulder support  1670 .  FIG. 259  is an extended upper-side perspective view of the shoulder support  1670 . The blade slot  1673  can be seen bisecting the support surface  1674 . 
     This example wing  1630  and shoulder support  1670  mechanism could be applicable to many of the collapsing hanger assemblies of the previous embodiments, for instance to replace the adjustable shoulder support mechanisms of collapsing hangers  1310  and  1410 . It is further conceivable that any of the adjustable shoulder supports presented,  1360 ,  1470 , or  1670 , could be adapted to work on conventional non-collapsing clothing hangers. 
     In accordance with the provisions of the patent statutes and jurisprudence, exemplary configurations described above are considered to represent preferred embodiments of the invention. However, it should be noted that the invention can be practiced otherwise than as specifically illustrated and described without departing from its spirit or scope. For example, in any embodiment, the hook could be integrally formed as part of the frame or one of the wings. The hook could also be formed in an alternate shape, such as a “T,” or other functional shape which allows for the suspended support of the hanger and garments thereon. The term “hook” includes the anti-theft closed loops and the nail-head-type ends.