Patent Publication Number: US-2020300288-A1

Title: Hangable Apparatus and Systems and Methods Therefor

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO PRIOR APPLICATIONS 
     This application is a continuation under 35 USC §120, claiming priority to U.S. Ser. No. 15/651,774, filed Jul. 17, 2017, which is a continuation-in-part under 35 USC §120, claiming priority to U.S. Ser. No. 14/549,393, filed Nov. 20, 2014, which claims priority and benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) from U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/907,306, filed Nov. 21, 2013, each of which is incorporated by reference for all purposes. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND 
     Technical Field 
     This disclosure relates generally to hangable devices, and more particularly to an items comprising a hanger that hangs from a rail or track. 
     Background Art 
     Hanging items are popular in homes and businesses. Hanging items include curtains, drapes, plants, art, and so forth. Hanging items typically include a hanger, a mount, and something suspended from the hanger. Using a plant as one example, the hanger may comprise a metal hook, with the plant suspended beneath the hook. A user may couple the hook to a loop, perhaps mounted on the ceiling, to hang the plant. 
     While there are a variety of types of hangers and types of hanging items, curtains provide special challenges for designers. This is especially true in medical or hospital environments. It is frequently the case that medical service providers employ curtains to separate patients, conceal medical procedures from view, and to segregate areas of operating rooms and care centers. It is advantageous to launder such curtains to prevent the curtains from acting as a vector to transfer pathogens and bacteria from one patient to the next. However, prior art curtains are difficult to remove from their mounting rods. The dismounting process is costly and labor intensive. Additionally, a most prior art medical curtains use metal hangers, the dismounting process is noisy and therefore aggravating to patients and medical practitioners. Consequently, few prior art curtains get laundered as frequently as they should. 
     It would be advantageous to have an improved hangable apparatus, suitable for use in curtain and drape systems, that is easier and quieter to dismount. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  illustrates one explanatory hanger in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 2  illustrates an explanatory method of defining a cardioid in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 3  illustrates one explanatory folded hanger in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 4  illustrates another explanatory folded hanger in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 5  illustrates one explanatory track hanger in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 6  illustrates a mounting rail for a track hanger in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIGS. 7-8  illustrate one explanatory track hanger seated within a mounting rail in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 9  illustrates one explanatory track in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 10  illustrates one explanatory track system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIGS. 11-13  illustrate one explanatory hanger positioned on one explanatory track system configured in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 14  illustrates one explanatory hangable item in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 15  illustrates one explanatory hanging system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 16  illustrates an alternate hanging system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 17  illustrates an alternate hanging system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIGS. 18-19  illustrate an alternate hanging system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 20  illustrates an explanatory method in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 21  illustrates various embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 22  illustrates one explanatory hanging item comprising a hanger that is segmented in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 23  illustrates an application for one explanatory hanging item in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 24  illustrates one explanatory track system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 25  illustrates one explanatory hanging system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 26  illustrates one explanatory hanging system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 27  illustrates one explanatory hanging system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 28  illustrates one explanatory hanging system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 29  illustrates one explanatory hanging item in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 30  illustrates one explanatory bracket in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 31  illustrates one explanatory track hanger in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 32  illustrates another explanatory track hanger in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 33  illustrates one explanatory hanging system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 34  illustrates one explanatory track system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 35  illustrates one explanatory hangable item in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 36  illustrates one explanatory hanging system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 37  illustrates one explanatory hanging system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 38  illustrates one explanatory hanging item in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 39  illustrates a magnetized track system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 40  illustrates one explanatory hanging system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 41  illustrates one explanatory expanding track system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 42  illustrates an explanatory track system with alignable hooks in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 43  illustrates one explanatory hanging system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 44  illustrates a hanging item mounter in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 45  illustrates another hanging item mounter in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 46  illustrates another hanging item in accordance with one or more embodiments o f the disclosure. 
         FIG. 47  illustrates one explanatory hanging system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 48  illustrates one explanatory hanging item catcher in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 49  illustrates one explanatory hanging item catcher system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 50  illustrates one explanatory magnetized hanging item mounter in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 51  illustrates one explanatory hanging system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 52  illustrates one explanatory hanging item mounter in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 53  illustrates one explanatory hanging system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 54  illustrates one explanatory hanging system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 55  illustrates one explanatory hanging system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 56  illustrates one explanatory hanging system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 57  illustrates one explanatory hanging item in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 58  illustrates one explanatory hanging system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. 
     
    
    
     Skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the figures may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
     Embodiments of the disclosure are now described in detail. Referring to the drawings, like numbers indicate like parts throughout the views. Apparatus components and method steps have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein. 
     As used in the description herein and throughout the claims, the following terms take the meanings explicitly associated herein, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise: the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on.” Relational terms such as first and second, top and bottom, and the like may be used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another entity or action without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions. Also, reference designators shown herein in parenthesis indicate components shown in a figure other than the one in discussion. For example, talking about a device ( 10 ) while discussing figure A would refer to an element,  10 , shown in figure other than figure A. 
     Embodiments of the disclosure provide a hanger for an item. In one embodiment, the item to be hung is a curtain. Illustrating by example, for a hospital setting where infection control is an area of high concern, hangers configured in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure can be used to hang curtains between patients, procedures, areas, and so forth. Hangers configured in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure are easier to mount and dismount, thereby making it easier for health care practitioners to change and launder the curtains to ensure that bacteria and other pathogens are not readily transferred from patient to patient or from patient to health care practitioner. 
     Embodiments of the disclosure contemplate that it is very difficult to change prior art curtain systems designed for health care environments. The hangers are difficult to dismount from their tracks. Additionally, dust can collect in upwardly open tracks, thereby causing the hangers to get stuck within those tracks. Multiple people with ladders and specialized equipment are required to dismount the curtains, making changing or laundering the curtains a labor-intensive and costly endeavor. For this reason, curtains are rarely changed or washed. Experimental testing by the inventors reported that in some environments, it was considered fortunate if the curtains were changed three times a year. Advantageously, embodiments of the disclosure are quick and simple to mount and dismount, requiring only a single person for a few minutes to change the curtains. Accordingly, embodiments of the disclosure allow for more frequent changing and laundering of curtains, thereby promoting health and safety when embodiments of the disclosure are used in hospitals or other health care settings. 
     In addition to potentially serving as vectors for bacteria and other pathogens, prior art curtain hanging systems have other problems as well. As noted above, ladders are frequently required to mount or dismount prior art systems. Risk of injury increases when a worker steps on a ladder, as the worker may fall while mounting or dismounting the curtains. Advantageously, embodiments of the disclosure eliminate the need for a ladder, thereby making mounting and dismounting operations in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure safer. 
     In one embodiment, a hanger for an item comprises a uniquely configured aperture that facilitates simple mounting and dismounting of the hanger to a track. In one embodiment, the aperture comprises a split rotated concave cardioid upper contour. The split rotated concave cardioid upper contour can comprise a first portion and a second portion. In one embodiment, this first portion and second portion are separated by an inverted convex cardioid suspended into the aperture by sidewalls. In one embodiment, the sidewalls are concave relative to the aperture. 
     In one embodiment, the lower contour of the aperture comprises a cusp. The cusp can be oriented in the center of the lower contour of the aperture. A fold line can be defined between the center of the inverted convex cardioid to the cusp. The hanger can be folded along the fold line to transform the aperture into a track receiver comprising an open side formed along the fold line and a closed side formed by the outer contour of the aperture. The hanger can then be quickly and easily mounted on a track by placing the track receiver about a track such that the track seats within lobes formed by the split rotated concave cardioid upper contour. 
     Turning now to  FIG. 1 , illustrated therein is one explanatory hanger  100  configured in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. The hanger  100  is shown in front elevation view  100   a , side elevation view  100   b , and top plan view  100   c . In one embodiment, the hanger  100  is manufactured from a woven mesh  101 . For example, the woven mesh  101  can be a synthetic woven mesh, such as a woven mesh of nylon, polyester, plastic, or other synthetic fibers. In one embodiment, the woven mesh  101  is about three inches wide, which is from top to bottom as viewed in  FIG. 1 . 
     In one or more embodiments, the woven mesh  101  is configured to be launderable. Accordingly, when an item, such as a curtain or other item, is attached to the hanger  100 , the entire assembly can be placed into a washing machine for laundering. Employing a woven mesh  101  as the hanger material advantageously allows the hanger to be used with curtains in a hospital or other medical environment, as the woven mesh  101  and curtain coupled thereto can be quickly and easily washed in a single operation. 
     As shown in  FIG. 1 , the hanger  100  defines an aperture  102 . The aperture  102  includes various contours configured to facilitate easy mounting and dismounting of the hanger  100  to a track. The hanger  100  can be configured in a variety of sizes. For example, the length  130  and width  131  of the hanger can be between two and six inches in one or more embodiments. These dimensions are illustrative only, as others will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure. 
     In the illustrative embodiment of  FIG. 1 , five primary contours are shown. Beginning at the top of the aperture  102 , a split rotated concave cardioid upper contour  104  is present above delineation  103 . The split rotated concave cardioid upper contour  104  is “split” because it includes a first portion  105  and a second portion  106  that are separated, rather than being connected as would be the case in a traditional cardioid. The first portion  105  and the second portion  106  of the split rotated concave cardioid upper contour  104  are “concave” because each defines a concave lobe  107 , 108  relative to the aperture  102 . The concave lobes  107 , 108  are complementary to each other in shape in this embodiment. Said differently, each upper concave lobe, e.g., lobe  107 , comprises and/or defines a contour of complementary to the other upper concave lobe, e.g., lobe  108 , in this embodiment. 
     Use of the split rotated concave cardioid upper contour  104  is advantageous in many applications because it facilitates quick and simple mounting and dismounting of the hanger  100  from a track. However, it will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure that a split rotated concave cardioid is but one shape suitable for the upper contour of the aperture. Segmented linear contours could be used as well. For example, the first portion  105  and the second portion  106  could be triangular, rectangular, multi-segmented, or free form, instead of curved with the curve defined by the split rotated concave cardioid upper contour  104 . 
     In this embodiment, the first portion  105  and the second portion  106  of the split rotated concave cardioid upper contour  104  are separated by an inverted convex cardioid  109  that extends inwardly into the aperture  102 . The inverted convex cardioid  109  forms the second primary contour of the aperture  102  in this embodiment. The inverted convex cardioid  109  is “inverted” because its cardioidal lobes  110 , 111  are  180  degrees out of phase with those of the first portion  105  and the second portion  106  of the split rotated concave cardioid upper contour  104 . The inverted convex cardioid  109  is “convex” because its cardioidal lobes  110 , 111  define convex surfaces relative to the interior of the aperture. 
     Use of the inverted convex cardioid  109  is advantageous in many applications because it provides a reliable retention device without interrupting the quick and simple mounting and dismounting capabilities of the hanger  100  from a track. However, it will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure that an inverted convex cardioid is but one shape suitable for the second primary contour of the aperture  102 . Segmented linear contours could be used as well. For example, the cardioidal lobes  110 , 111  could be triangular, rectangular, multi-segmented, or free form, instead of curved with the curve defined by the inverted convex cardioid  109 . 
     In one embodiment, the inverted convex cardioid  109  is suspended into the aperture  102  by two sidewalls  112 , 113 . The two sidewalls  112 , 113  define the third primary contour of the aperture  102 . In this illustrative embodiment, the two sidewalls  112 , 113  are concave relative to an interior of the aperture  102 . In another embodiment, the two sidewalls  112 , 113  are substantially straight. In yet another embodiment, the two sidewalls  112 ,  113  comprise free-form contours that correspond to the outer surface of a track to which the hanger  100  is mounted. Other shapes for the two sidewalls  112 , 113  will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure. 
     Turning briefly to  FIG. 2 , illustrated therein is a method  200  of generating a cardioid for use as either the first portion ( 105 ) and the second portion ( 106 ) of the split rotated concave cardioid upper contour ( 104 ), or alternatively to generate the cardioidal lobes ( 110 , 111 ) of the inverted convex cardioid ( 109 ) in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure. In traditional cardioids, a circle  201  of fixed radius  204  is rotated about another circle  202 , with a point  205  at the intersection of the fixed radius  204  drawing the cardioid  206 . A bisecting line  203  can then cut the cardioid  206  to form either the first portion ( 105 ) and the second portion ( 106 ) of the split rotated concave cardioid upper contour ( 104 ), or alternatively the cardioidal lobes ( 110 , 111 ) of the inverted convex cardioid ( 109 ). 
     While this is one method  200  of generating a cardioid for use as either the first portion ( 105 ) and the second portion ( 106 ) of the split rotated concave cardioid upper contour ( 104 ), or alternatively to generate the cardioidal lobes ( 110 , 111 ) of the inverted convex cardioid ( 109 ), in other embodiments, the radius of either circle  201  or circle  202  can vary in accordance with a predefined function as circle  201  rotates about circle  202 . For example, either radius can vary in accordance with a linear function, a non-linear function, a polar equation based upon rotation of circle  201  about circle  202 , or by parametric equations varying the radii of both circle  201  and circle  202  together. Accordingly, when radii of circle  201  and circle  202  vary, the contours of either the first portion ( 105 ) and the second portion ( 106 ) of the split rotated concave cardioid upper contour ( 104 ), or alternatively the cardioidal lobes ( 110 , 111 ) of the inverted convex cardioid ( 109 ), can take a variety of slopes there along as desired by a particular track design or application. 
     Turning now back to  FIG. 1 , the bottom of the aperture  102  is defined by an intersecting concave lower contour  114 . The intersecting concave lower contour  114  forms the fourth primary contour of the aperture  102  in this embodiment. The intersecting concave lower contour  114  is “intersecting” because a first side  115  and a second side  116  intersect in the middle of the intersecting concave lower contour  114 . The intersecting concave lower contour  114  is “concave” because it defines a concave contour relative to the interior of the aperture  102 . 
     In this illustrative embodiment, the intersecting concave lower contour  114  comprises a cusp  117 . The cusp  117  of this illustrative embodiment defines a downwardly directed point at the base of the aperture  102 . Inclusion of a cusp  117  is optional. In other embodiments the first side  115  and the second side  116  of the intersecting concave lower contour  114  will define a smooth contour at the base of the aperture  102 . Other intersecting contours at the base of the aperture  102  will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure. 
     The fifth primary contour is defined by the first side contour  118  and the second side contour  119 . In this embodiment, each of the first side contour  118  and the second side contour  119  is a concave contour disposed between delineation  103  and delineation  121 . In other embodiments, the first side contour  118  and the second side contour  119  can be straight. In other embodiments, the first side contour  118  and the second side contour  119  are convex, or take free-form shapes corresponding to a track to which the hanger  100  will be attached. In one embodiment, the first side contour  118  and the second side contour  119  begin farther apart at delineation  103  and terminate closer together at delineation  121 . 
     The hanger  100  is configured to fold in one or more embodiments. Illustrating by example, the hanger  100  of  FIG. 1  comprises a fold line  120  running from a center of the inverted convex cardioid  109  to the cusp  117 . Turning to  FIG. 3 , illustrated therein is the hanger  100  after being partially folded about the fold line  120 . As shown in  FIG. 3 , the hanger  100  can be folded along the fold line  120  to transform the aperture  102  into a track receiver comprising an open side formed along the fold line and a closed side formed by the outer contour of the aperture  102 . The hanger  100  can then be quickly and easily mounted on a track by placing the track receiver about a track such that the track seats within lobes  107 , 108  formed by the split rotated concave cardioid upper contour  104 . The track receiver will be shown in more detail below with reference to  FIG. 4 . 
     In one or more embodiments, a reinforcing device can be added to the hanger  100  to stiffen the hanger  100  and/or reinforce the perimeter of the aperture  102 . The use of a reinforcing device is optional, as in one or more embodiments no reinforcing device is required to stiffen the hanger  100  and/or reinforce the perimeter of the aperture  102  due to the natural stiffness of the hanger material. For example, in  FIG. 3  stitching  301  has been disposed along a perimeter of the aperture  102 . Turning to  FIG. 4 , illustrated therein is a hanger  100  to which an optional rigid reinforcing device  401  is attached. In the illustrative embodiment of  FIG. 4 , the optional rigid reinforcing device  401  is disposed about at least a portion of the split rotated concave cardioid upper contour  104 . In one embodiment, the rigid optional reinforcing device  401  comprises a plastic device that is stitched, adhesively attached, or otherwise bonded to the hanger  100 . 
     In the view of  FIG. 4 , the track receiver  402  formed when the hanger  100  is folded along the fold line  120  can more readily be seen. As noted above, the hanger  100  can be folded along the fold line  120  to transform the aperture  102  into a track receiver  402 . In one embodiment, the width of the inverted convex cardioid is sufficiently wide as to move a center of gravity of the hanger  100  and/or the hanger  100  and a hanging item suspended by the hanger to be beneath an apex of the lobe  108  created by the split rotated concave cardioid upper contour  104 . 
     In this embodiment, the track receiver  402  comprises an open side  403  formed along the fold line  120 . The track receiver  402  also comprises a closed side  404  formed by the outer contour of the aperture  102 . The hanger  100 , when either partially or fully folded about the fold line  120 , can then be quickly and easily mounted on a track by placing the track receiver  402  about a track such that the track seats within lobes  108  formed by the split rotated concave cardioid upper contour  104 . This mounting will be shown in more detail with reference to  FIGS. 11-13  below. 
     While an optional rigid reinforcing device  401  is used in  FIG. 4  and optional stitching ( 301 ) in  FIG. 3 , it should be noted that these different reinforcing devices can be used in combination as well. Additionally, other reinforcing devices will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure. As one example, the hanger  100  could be dipped into a resin to reinforce the aperture  102  as well. 
     Turning now to  FIG. 5 , illustrated therein is one explanatory track hanger  500  configured in accordance with one or more embodiments. In one embodiment, the track hanger  500  is to suspend a track from a surface such as a wall or ceiling. This illustrative track hanger  500  includes a hook  501 , an extension  502 , and a base member  503 . The base member  503  can optionally include one or more apertures  504 , 505  through which screws or other fasteners may be inserted to attach the base member  503  to a ceiling or other flat surface from which something is to be hung. 
     In one embodiment, the track hanger  500  is a unitary element, with each of the hook, extension  502 , and base member  503  being formed as a single, integral unit. For example, in one embodiment the track hanger  500  is manufactured from a thermoplastic material by way of an injection molding process. The track hanger  500  can be manufactured from nylon, styrene, ABS, polycarbonate, or polycarbonate-ABS, PMMA, PVC, or other polyamide-based thermoplastics in one embodiment. 
     The extension  502  can be of varying lengths so as to lower the track, which will be attached to the tip  506  of the track hanger  500  in one embodiment, from a ceiling or other surface. Additionally, the diameter of the hook  501  can be altered to move the tip  506  farther from the ceiling as well. Of course, combinations of extending the extension  502  and increasing the diameter of the hook  501  can be used. By lowering the track from the ceiling by increasing the diameter of the hook  501 , lengthening the extension  502 , or combinations thereof, a user can more easily attach the hanger to the track, thereby simplifying the mounting and dismounting process. Making hanging and taking down processes simpler fosters more frequent laundering or curtains attached to hangers configured in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure, thereby creating a cleaner environment. In one embodiment, the track is lowered from the ceiling by about four inches by any of increasing the diameter of the hook  501 , lengthening the extension  502 , or combinations thereof. 
     In one or more embodiments, rather than employing the apertures  504 , 505  to attach the track hanger  500  to a ceiling or other surface, a track can be supplied into which the track hanger  500  may be inserted. Turning now to  FIG. 6 , illustrated therein is one example of such a track  600 . 
     In one embodiment, the track  600  is manufactured from metal. In one embodiment, the track has its base  605  attached directly to a flat surface, such as a wall or ceiling. In another embodiment, the base  605  of the track is recessed into a wall or ceiling such that the rails  602 , 603  of the track  600  are flush with the surface. 
     The track  600  includes at least one receiving opening  601  disposed at an end. The base member ( 503 ) of the track hanger ( 500 ) can be inserted into the receiving opening  601  to attach the track hanger ( 500 ) to the track  600 . Two rails  602 , 603  are separated by a slot  604 . When the base member ( 503 ) of the track hanger ( 500 ) is inserted into the receiving opening  601  of the track  600 , the extension ( 502 ) can pass through the slot  604 . Accordingly, a user can move the track hanger ( 500 ) to any desired location along the track  600 . Additionally, the user is free to position track hangers at any desired frequency, i.e., the user may space track hangers apart at any desired distance. 
     Turning now to  FIGS. 7 and 8 , illustrated therein is the track hanger  500  inserted into the track  600 . As previously described, the extension  502  extends through the slot  604  while the base member  503  of the track hanger  500  is retained within the track  600  by the rails  602 , 603 . Accordingly, the user simply slides  700  the track hanger  500  along the track  600  to a desired location. Additionally, the user can place as few or as many track hangers within the track  600  as desired, spacing them apart at any distance they choose. This “moveability” allows the track hangers to be repositioned and reconfigured within the track  600  at will. 
     Turning now to  FIG. 9 , illustrated therein is one explanatory track  900  configured in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. In this illustrative embodiment, the track  900  comprises a tube that is generally round in cross section. In one embodiment, the track  900  is flexible so that it can be shaped into different contours when attached to a track hanger ( 500 ). For example, in one embodiment the track  900  is manufactured from plastic. One suitable plastic for the track  900  is polyethylene, although other flexible materials will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure. In one embodiment, the track  900  is manufactured from an extrusion process. 
     In one embodiment, the track  900  is a continuous piece. In other embodiments, segments of different tracks can be aligned end-to-end to form a composite track. In one embodiment, the track  900  is malleable. While the cross section of the track  900  shown in  FIG. 9  is generally circular, it should be noted that the cross section could take other shapes as well, such as ovular or flat. Some of these shapes will be shown below with reference to  FIGS. 16 and 17 . 
     In one embodiment the track  900  is configured so as to be easily cleaned. In one embodiment, the track  900  is manufactured so as to be light beige in color. In one embodiment, the track  900  is cut to predefined lengths, such as twenty-foot lengths. In one or more embodiments, the ends of the track  900  can be contoured for smooth interconnection to adjacent track segments. 
     In one embodiment, the track  900  comprises a coating  901 . For example, in one embodiment the track  900  is coated with a silicon-based coating to allow hangers configured in accordance with one or more embodiments to more smoothly slide along the track  900 . It should be noted that one primary advantage offered by embodiments of the disclosure is that hanging systems configured in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure are very, very quiet when in operation. For example, where the track  900  is manufactured from polyethylene and coated with silicon, and the hanger ( 100 ) is made from a woven polyester mesh, moving the hanger ( 100 ) along the track  900  is nearly a silent procedure. This is advantageous in hospitals and other medical environments where noise is problematic. Prior art hanging systems, which primarily include metal, are loud and intrusive. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, each of the track  900 , the hanger ( 100 ), and any item attached thereto is made without any metal. This greatly reduces—if not eliminates—noise when the hangers are moved on the track  900 . 
     A second advantage of not including metal in either the track  900  or the hanger ( 100 ) is that components of systems configured in accordance with various embodiments of the disclosure can be extremely light in weight. This enables the track  900  to easily be mounted on track hangers, and hangers attached to the track  900 . The process can be accomplished by anyone, regardless of size or strength. 
     In one or more embodiments, one or more apertures  902  are disposed along the track  900 . As will be shown in subsequent figures, the tip ( 506 ) of the hook ( 501 ) of a track hanger ( 500 ) can be inserted into the one or more apertures  902  to attach the track  900  to the track hanger ( 500 ). The one or more apertures  902  can be positioned at any desired location along the track  900  to facilitate attachment of track hangers at any desired point. In other embodiments, the track  900  may omit the one or more apertures  902 . Where this occurs, the track material may be soft enough to allow the tip ( 506 ) of the hook ( 501 ) of a track hanger ( 500 ) to penetrate the track  900  to attach the track hanger ( 500 ) to the track  900 . Turning now to  FIG. 10 , illustrated therein is a track hanger  500  having a track  900  attached thereto. 
     Once the track hanger  500  is either placed into a mounting track ( 600 ), or mounted directly to a wall or ceiling using screws or other fasteners placed through apertures ( 504 , 505 ) in the base member ( 503 ), the track  900  can be attached thereto to form a mounting system. After the mounting system is shaped as desired, one or more hangers having items hanging therefrom can be mounted on the track  900 . Turning now to  FIGS. 11-13 , illustrated therein is a hanger  100  mounted on the track  900  in accordance with one or more embodiments. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 11-13 , a system comprises a hanging apparatus  1100 . In this illustrative embodiment, the hanging apparatus  1100  comprises a hanger  100  and a hanging item extending distally from the hanger  100  (the hanging apparatus is not shown in  FIGS. 11-13  for clarity, but one example of which is shown in  FIGS. 14-15 ). The hanger defines an aperture  102 . As noted above, in one embodiment the aperture comprises a split rotated concave cardioid upper contour ( 104 ) bisected by an inverted convex cardioid ( 109 ) suspended into the aperture  102  and an intersecting concave lower contour ( 114 ) comprising a cusp ( 117 ). The aperture  102  is to fold along the inverted convex cardioid ( 109 ) to form a folded hanger. As shown in  FIGS. 11-13 , the track  900  fits within upper lobes  107 , 108  of the folded hanger defined by the split rotated concave cardioid upper contour ( 104 ) to hang from the track  900 . 
     Turning now to  FIG. 14 , illustrated therein is one hanging item  1400  comprising a hanger  1401  that defines a plurality of apertures  1402 , 1403 , 1404 , 1405 , 1406 , 1407 , 1408 , 1409  in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. The hanging item  1400  of  FIG. 14  is a curtain. However, it will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure that the hanging item  1400  can take other forms as well, including artwork, plants, animal or insect netting, waterproofing material, and so forth. 
     The hanger  1401  of this embodiment is a strip of woven mesh into which the apertures  1402 , 1403 , 1404 , 1405 , 1406 , 1407 , 1408 , 1409  are cut with a hot knife or hot die. The curtain of this illustrative embodiment extends distally from a cusp side  1410  of the hanger  1401 . This curtain comprises a porous mesh section  1411  and an opaque section  1412 . The porous mesh section  1411  is disposed between the hanger  1401  and the opaque section  1412  in this embodiment. Such curtains are well suited for hospital and other medical environments because they allow air circulation through the porous mesh section  1411 , while providing privacy and sound dampening at the opaque section  1412 . 
     While this illustrative embodiment includes the porous mesh section  1411  and the opaque section  1412 , it will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure that the hanging item  1400  could be configured in other ways as well. For example, in another embodiment the hanging item  1400  is completely opaque, while in yet another embodiment the hanging item  1400  is complete porous mesh. In another embodiment, selective portions of the hanging item  1400  can be opaque, while other portions are porous mesh. In still other embodiments, one or both of the porous mesh or the opaque material can be substituted with transparent materials. These are examples of various hanging item configurations only. 
     In the illustrative embodiment, each aperture  1402 , 1403 , 1404 , 1405 , 1406 , 1407 , 1408 , 1409  us separated between two and twenty inches. For example, in one embodiment each aperture  1402 , 1403 , 1404 , 1405 , 1406 , 1407 , 1408 , 1409  is separated between ten and fifteen inches. In one embodiment, each aperture  1402 , 1403 , 1404 , 1405 , 1406 , 1407 , 1408 , 1409  is separated about twelve and a half inches. In this illustrative embodiment, the porous mesh section  1411  has a length  1413  of between eighteen and twenty-two inches. For example, in one embodiment, the porous mesh section extends about nineteen inches in length  1413  beneath the hanger  1401 . The length  1414  of the opaque section  1412  can be determined by the environment in which the hanging item  1400  is to be placed. In one embodiment, the length  1414  of the opaque section  1412  is a function of track separation from a ceiling and total ceiling height. 
     As with previous embodiments, each aperture  1402 , 1403 , 1404 , 1405 , 1406 , 1407 , 1408 , 1409  is foldable along its vertical centerline to form a folded hanger. Once folded, the hanging item  1400  can be attached to a track by placing an open side of each aperture  1402 , 1403 , 1404 , 1405 , 1406 , 1407 , 1408 , 1409  over the track to seat the track within the lobes defined by the split rotated concave cardioid upper contours. Turning now to  FIG. 15 , illustrated therein is such a system. 
     As shown in  FIG. 15 , each aperture ( 1402 , 1403 , 1404 , 1405 , 1406 , 1407 , 1408 , 1409 ) has been folded so that an open side of the track receiver formed by folding each aperture ( 1402 , 1403 , 1404 , 1405 , 1406 , 1407 , 1408 , 1409 ) can be placed on a track  900 . The hanging item  1400  can quickly and easily be mounted or dismounted from the track  900  by simply lifting the hanging item  1400  off the track or setting it thereon. Additionally, by folding the hanging item in an accordion fold, the hanging item can be compressed such that each aperture ( 1402 , 1403 , 1404 , 1405 , 1406 , 1407 , 1408 , 1409 ) of the hanger  1401  touches the next adjacent aperture ( 1402 , 1403 , 1404 , 1405 , 1406 , 1407 , 1408 , 1409 ) so that the hanging item can easily be lifted and moved by a single user employing only their hands. 
     The system of  FIG. 15  allows the hanging item  1400  to be quickly and simply mounted to, or dismounted from, the track  900 . Moreover, as previously described, the track  900  itself is easy to mount and configure as desired. The system allows for smooth and quiet movement of the hanging item  1400 . Additionally, the system is very aesthetically pleasing as well. 
     To this point, the hanging item  1400  has been described as including woven mesh that is folded to form the split rotated concave cardioid upper contour. However, in one or more embodiments, the split rotated concave cardioid upper contour can be formed without folding when the aperture is open, i.e., such that each aperture ( 1402 , 1403 , 1404 , 1405 , 1406 , 1407 , 1408 , 1409 ) of the hanger  1401  is cut in half and the woven mesh is segmented. Such an embodiment is shown in  FIGS. 22-23 . Turning briefly to these figures, this embodiment will be briefly described. 
     Beginning with  FIG. 22 , illustrated therein is one hanging item  2200  comprising a hanger  2201  that is segmented. Each segment defines a plurality of open apertures  2202 , 223 , 2204 , 2205 , 2206 , 2207 , 2208 , 2209  in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. The hanging item  2200  of  FIG. 22  is a curtain. However, it will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure that the hanging item  2200  can take other forms as well, including artwork, plants, animal or insect netting, waterproofing material, and so forth. 
     The hanger  2201  of this embodiment is a plurality of segments of woven mesh into which the apertures  2202 , 2203 , 2204 , 2205 , 2206 , 2207 , 2208 , 2209  are cut with a hot knife or hot die. The apertures  2202 , 2203 , 2204 , 2205 , 2206 , 2207 , 2208 , 2209  are open along one side of each segment, i.e., the right side of each segment in  FIG. 22 , while the other side, i.e., the left side of each segment in  FIG. 22 , does not intersect the aperture. This curtain comprises a porous mesh section  2211  and an opaque section  2212 . The porous mesh section  2211  is disposed between the hanger  2201  and the opaque section  2212  in this embodiment. 
     In the illustrative embodiment, each aperture  2202 , 2203 , 2204 , 2205 , 2206 , 2207 , 2208 , 2209  us separated between two and twenty inches. For example, in one embodiment each aperture  2202 , 2203 , 2204 , 2205 , 2206 , 2207 , 2208 , 2209  is separated between ten and fifteen inches. In one embodiment, each aperture  2202 , 2203 , 2204 , 2205 , 2206 , 2207 , 2208 , 2209  is separated about twelve and a half inches 
     In contrast to previous embodiments, each aperture  2202 , 2203 , 2204 , 2205 , 2206 , 2207 , 2208 , 2209  need not be folded due to the fact that an entry into each aperture is available along one side of each hanger segment. Accordingly, without any folding, the hanging item  2200  can be attached to a track by placing an open side of each aperture  2202 , 2203 , 2204 , 2205 , 2206 , 2207 , 2208 , 2209  over the track to seat the track within the lobes defined by the split rotated concave cardioid upper contours. Turning now to  FIG. 23 , illustrated therein is such a system. 
     As shown in  FIG. 23 , the open side of each aperture ( 2202 , 2203 , 2204 , 2205 , 2206 , 2207 , 2208 , 2209 ) has been placed on a track  2300 . The hanging item  2200  can quickly and easily be mounted or dismounted from the track  2300  by simply lifting the hanging item  2200  off the track or setting it thereon. Additionally, by folding the hanging item  2200  in an accordion fold, the hanging item can be compressed such that each aperture ( 2202 , 2203 , 2204 , 2205 , 2206 , 2207 , 2208 , 2209 ) of the hanger  2201  touches the next adjacent aperture ( 2202 , 2203 , 2204 , 2205 , 2206 , 2207 , 2208 , 2209 ) so that the hanging item can easily be lifted and moved by a single user employing only their hands. 
     Turning now to  FIGS. 16-19 , illustrated therein are various hanging apparatuses configured in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. Beginning with  FIG. 16 , the hanging apparatus  1600  comprises a track hanger  1601  that includes a base  1602 , an extension  1603 , and a hook  1604 . A track  1605  is integrally formed with the hook  1604  and has a rectangular cross section. While integrating the track  1605  with the hook  1604  is one possible configuration, in other embodiments the track  1605  can be separable from the hook  1604  as previously described. Additionally, rather than having a rectangular cross section, the track  1605  can have a triangular or polygonal cross section as well. 
     Turning to  FIG. 17 , the hanging apparatus  1700  comprises a track hanger  1701  that includes a base  1702 , an extension  1703 , and a hook  1704 . The hook connects into the side of a track  1705  having an ovular cross section. The track  1705  of  FIG. 17  does not include apertures as did the track ( 900 ) of  FIG. 9 . Instead, the track  1705  is soft enough that the tip  1706  of the track hanger  1701  penetrates the side of the track  1705  to attach the track  1705  to the track hanger  1701 . Additionally, in this illustrative embodiment, the track  1705  is oriented such that the major axis of the ovular cross section is non-vertical. 
     Turning now to  FIGS. 18 and 19 , illustrated therein is another hanging apparatus  1900 .  FIG. 18  illustrates an exploded view, while  FIG. 19  illustrates an assembled view. The hanging apparatus  1900  comprises a track hanger  1901  that includes a base  1902 , an extension  1903 , and a hook  1904 . The hook  1904  terminates in a barbed hook  1907  that facilitates one-way penetration of the barbed hook  1907  into the track  1905 . Additionally, the track  1905  of this embodiment includes an inward slot  1908  into which the barbed hook  1907  is inserted. 
     Turning now to  FIG. 20 , illustrated therein is a method  2000  in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. The method  2000  can be used to manufacture one or more hangable systems configured in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure, as well as to mount a hanging item in accordance with one or more embodiments. Additionally, select steps of the method  2000  can be executed in reverse order to dismount the hanging item as well. 
     Beginning at step  2001 , a hanger is provided for an item. At step  2001 , the hanger is provided by placing apertures in the hanger. In one embodiment, each aperture comprises a split rotated concave upper cardioid contour bisected by an inverted convex cardioid extending into the aperture between portions of the split rotated concave cardioid contour. 
     At step  2002 , an item attached to the hanger of step  2001  is provided. In one embodiment, the item extends distally from the hanger. Examples of items include curtains, dividers, artwork, plant baskets, and so forth. 
     At step  2003 , each aperture is folded along a fold lien bisecting each aperture. The folding transforms each aperture into a track receiver. At step  2004 , the item is mounted on a track by placing the track into one or more lobes formed by the split rotated concave upper cardioid contour. Step  2004  can be reversed to dismount the item from the track. 
     Turning now to  FIG. 21 , illustrated therein are various embodiments of the disclosure.  1 . At  2101 , an apparatus comprises a hanger for an item. At  2101  the hanger defines an aperture. At  2101 , the aperture comprises a split rotated concave cardioid upper contour. At  2101 , the split rotated concave cardioid upper contour comprises a first portion and a second portion. At  2101 , the first portion and the second portion are separated by an inverted convex cardioid. At  2101 , the inverted convex cardioid is suspended into the aperture by two concave sidewalls. At  2101 , the aperture also includes an intersecting concave lower contour. At  2101 , the intersecting concave lower contour comprises a cusp. 
     At  2102 , the hanger of  2101  is to fold along a fold line running from a center of the inverted convex cardioid to the cusp. At  2103 , the apparatus of  2101  further comprises stitching disposed along a perimeter of the aperture. At  2104 , the apparatus of  2012  further comprises a rigid reinforcing device disposed about at least a portion of the split rotated concave cardioid upper contour. 
     At  2105 , the item hanging from the hanger comprises a curtain extending distally from a cusp side of the hanger. At  2106 , the curtain of  2105  comprises a porous mesh section. At  2106 , the curtain of  2105  comprises an opaque section. At  2106 , the porous mesh section is disposed between the hanger and the opaque section. At  2107 , the porous mesh section of  2106  extends between eighteen and twenty-two inches beneath the hanger. 
     At  2108 , the hanger of  2101  defines a plurality of the apertures. At  2109 , each aperture of  2108  is separated between ten and fifteen inches. At  2109 , the split rotated concave cardioid upper contour of  2101  defines two upper lobes. At  2110 , each upper lobe comprises a contour complementary to the other lobe. 
     At  2111 , the hanger of  2101  is manufactured from a woven mesh. At  2112 , the woven mesh of  2111  is synthetic. At  2113 , the woven mesh of  2111  is launderable. At  2114 , the woven mesh of  2111  is three inches wide. 
     At  2115 , a system comprises a hanging apparatus. At  2115 , the hanging apparatus comprises a hanger and a hanging item extending distally from the hanger. At  2115 , the hanger of  2101  defines a plurality of apertures. At  2115 , each aperture comprises a split rotated concave cardioid upper contour bisected by an inverted convex cardioid suspended into the aperture. At  2115 , each aperture comprises a lower contour comprising a cusp. At  2115 , the system also comprises a track. At  2115 , the apertures to fold along the inverted convex cardioid to form a folded hanger. At  2115 , the track is to fit within upper lobes of the folded hanger defined by the split rotated concave cardioid upper contour. At  2116 , the track of  2115  is flexible. At  2117 , the track of  2116  is plastic. At  2118 , the system of  2118  further comprises a track hanger to suspend the track from a surface. 
     Turning now to  FIG. 24 , illustrated therein is one explanatory track  2400  system in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. As with the embodiment of  FIG. 9 , in one embodiment the track  2400  of  FIG. 24  comprises a tube that is generally round in cross section with a peninsular indentation  2401  that terminates at a friction pinch  2402  where each side of the peninsular indentation  2401  comes close enough together that an object inserted into the peninsular indentation  2401  will be frictionally retained within the track  2400 . 
     In one embodiment, the track  2400  is flexible so that it can be shaped into different contours so as to be attachable to various types of track hangers, some of which will be described in  FIGS. 25-28  below. For example, in one embodiment the track  2400  is manufactured from plastic. One suitable plastic for the track  2400  is polyethylene, although other flexible materials will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure. In one embodiment, the track  2400  is manufactured from an extrusion process. 
     In one embodiment, the track  2400  is a continuous piece. As will be described with reference to  FIG. 41  below, in other embodiments track segments can be aligned with portions inserting into other portions to create an extendable track. In one embodiment, the track  2400  is malleable. While the cross section of the track  2400  shown in  FIG. 24  is generally circular, it should be noted that the cross section could take other shapes as well, such as ovular or flat. 
     As with the track ( 900 ) of  FIG. 9 , in one embodiment the track  2400  is easily cleaned. It can be light beige in color. It can be cut to predefined lengths, such as twenty-foot lengths. It can comprise a coating  2403 . In one embodiment the track  2400  is coated with a silicon-based coating to allow hangers configured in accordance with one or more embodiments to more smoothly slide along the track  2400 , thereby providing a very, very quiet system when hangers slide along the track  2400  in operation. 
     Turning now to  FIG. 25 , illustrated therein is the track  2400  of  FIG. 24  attached to one explanatory track hanger  2501 . In this illustrative embodiment, the track hanger  2501  includes a base  2502 , an extension  2503 , and a hook  2504  having one or more bends  2505 , 2506 , 2507 . In this embodiment, the extension  2503  and hook  2504  can be manufactured from either metal or plastic. In one embodiment, the track hanger  2501  is manufactured from plastic with the base  2502  integrally formed with the hook  2504 . In another embodiment, the extension  2503  and hook  2504  are manufactured from metal and are insert molded into the base  2502 . In another embodiment, each of the base  2502 , the extension  2503 , and the hook  2504  are manufactured from a unitary piece of metal. Here, the base  2502  has a rectangular cross section. Rather than having a rectangular cross section, the base  2502  can have a triangular, round, or polygonal cross section as well. 
     In this illustrative embodiment, the hook  2504  includes three bends  2505 , 2506 , 2057 . Bends  2505  and  2507  are obtuse, while bend  2506  is substantially orthogonal. The tip of the hook  2504  opposite the base  2502  is inserted into the peninsular indentation  2401  of the track  2400 . Here, the tip is inserted until it reaches the friction pinch  2402  where each side of the peninsular indentation  2401  comes close enough together that the tip will be frictionally retained within the track  2400 . 
     Turning now to  FIG. 26 , illustrated therein is an alternate hanging system. The hanger  2601  and track  2620  of  FIG. 26  are largely like the ones shown in  FIG. 25 . For example, the hanger  2601  includes a base  2602 , an extension  2603 , and a hook  2604  having one or more bends  2605 , 2606 , 2607 . Bends  2605  and  2607  are obtuse, while bend  2606  is substantially orthogonal. 
     Similarly, the track  2620  comprises a tube that is generally round in cross section. The track  2620  is flexible so that it can be shaped into different contours so as to be attachable to various types of track hangers. The track  22620  is a continuous piece. 
     Rather than having a peninsular indentation ( 2401 ) that terminates at a friction pinch ( 2402 ) where each side of the peninsular indentation ( 2401 ) comes close enough together that an object inserted into the peninsular indentation ( 2401 ) will be frictionally retained within the track, here the track  2620  defines one or more apertures  2608  that are disposed along the track  2620 . The hanger  2601  of  FIG. 26  differs from that of  FIG. 25  in that the tip of the hook  2604  opposite the base  2602  defines a T-shaped key  2609  where the base of the T-shaped key  2609  is inserted the aperture  2608 . Here, the tip is inserted until the top of the T-shaped key  2609 , which is inverted in  FIG. 26 , reaches the outer surface of the track  2620 . Where the track  2620  is made from a thermoplastic material, friction will retain the T-shaped key  2609  within the aperture  2608 . 
     A hanger  2640 , to which an optional rigid reinforcing device  2641  is attached, is then hung on the track  2620 . In the illustrative embodiment of  FIG. 26 , the optional rigid reinforcing device  2641  is disposed about at least a portion of the split rotated concave cardioid upper contour  104 . In this embodiment, the optional rigid reinforcing device  2641  comprises a plastic device that is stitched, adhesively attached, or otherwise bonded to the hanger  2640 . While an optional rigid reinforcing device  2641  is used in  FIG. 26 , other reinforcing devices will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure as noted above. 
     Note that the hanger  2640  could be a curtain itself. For example, the section of the hanger  2640  coupled to the optional rigid reinforcing device  2641  could simply be the material comprising a curtain. It need not be an additional fabric material. 
     Turning now to  FIG. 27 , illustrated therein is an alternate hanging system. The hanger  2701  and track  2720  of  FIG. 27  are somewhat similar to the ones shown in  FIGS. 25 and 26 . For example, the hanger  2701  includes a base  2702 , an extension  2703 , and a hook  2704 . Similarly, the track  2720  comprises a tube that is generally round in cross section. The track  2720  is flexible so that it can be shaped into different contours so as to be attachable to various types of track hangers. 
     Rather than having three bends ( 2605 , 2606 , 2607 ), as was the case in  FIG. 26  for example, the hook  2704  of  FIG. 27  includes only two bends  2705 , 2706 . Bend  2705  is substantially orthogonal or obtuse, while bend  2706  is acute. 
     Also, rather than having a peninsular indentation ( 2401 ) that terminates at a friction pinch ( 2402 ), and rather than having one or more apertures ( 2608 ), the track  2720  of  FIG. 27  is round. Rather than having T-shaped key ( 2609 ), the tip of the hook  2704  in  FIG. 27  includes a partially circular receiver  2709 . The track  2720  can be adhesively or otherwise adhered to the partially circular receiver  2709 . Where the track  2720  is heavy enough, gravity can seat the track  2720  within the partially circular receiver  2709 . In still other embodiments, magnets can be used to couple the track  2720  to the partially circular receiver  2709 . Other techniques for attaching the track  2720  to the partially circular receiver  2709  will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure. A hanger  2740 , which includes a reinforcing device  2741 , is then hung on the track  2720 . Here, the reinforcing device  2741  is largely C-shaped and is disposed about at least a portion of a split rotated marginally concave cardioid upper contour  2742 . 
     Turning now to  FIG. 28 , illustrated therein is an alternate hanging system. The hanger  2801  and track  2820  of  FIG. 28  are somewhat similar to the one shown in  FIG. 28 . For example, the hanger  2801  includes a base  2802 , an extension  2803 , and a hook  2804 . The hook  2804  of  FIG. 28  also includes only two bends  2805 , 2806 . However, in contrast to the embodiment of  FIG. 27 , in  FIG. 28  bend  2805  is obtuse while bend  2806  is acute. 
     The hanger  2801  also has a tip that terminates at a partially circular receiver  2809 . As with  FIG. 27 , the track  2820  can be adhesively or otherwise adhered to the partially circular receiver  2809 . 
     A hanger  2840 , which includes a reinforcing device  2841 , is then hung on the track  2820 . Here, the reinforcing device  2841  is largely C-shaped and is disposed about at least a portion of a split rotated marginally concave cardioid upper contour  2842 . The reinforcing device  2841  differs from previous embodiments in that it includes a downwardly facing bend  2843  that retains the center of gravity  2844  of the hanger  2840  between the left and right sides of the track  2820 . As with previous embodiments, the reinforcing device  2841  can be manufactured from plastic, resins, stitching, adhesively attached objects, or otherwise bonded objects. 
     Turning now to  FIG. 29 , illustrated therein is an alternate hanging item  2900  in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. Only a portion of the hanging item  2900  is shown in  FIG. 29  for convenience. The section could be repeated to the right and left of the illustrated section, as indicated by the ellipsis. The hanging item  2900  of  FIG. 29  is a curtain. However, it will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure that the hanging item  2900  can take other forms as well, including artwork, plants, animal or insect netting, waterproofing material, and so forth. While shown as a solid item in  FIG. 29 , the curtain could include various layers, such as the porous mesh section ( 2211 ) and opaque section ( 2212 ) shown in  FIG. 22 . Other portions could be included, as will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure. 
     The hanging item  2900  of  FIG. 29  includes an integrated hanger  2901  that comprises oppositely facing, separated C-shaped open apertures  2902 , 2903 . The oppositely facing, separated C-shaped open apertures  2902 , 2903  are separated by an extension bridge  2904  in one embodiment. In one embodiment, the oppositely facing, separated C-shaped open apertures  2902 , 2903  are cut, sewn, or otherwise integrated into the hanging item  2900 . In this illustrative embodiment, the oppositely facing, separated C-shaped open apertures  2902 , 2903  are open in oppositely facing directions. For example, separated C-shaped open aperture  2902  is open along one side, i.e., the right side in  FIG. 29 , while the other separated C-shaped open aperture  2903  is open along an opposite side, i.e., the left side in  FIG. 29 . 
     In one embodiment, the extension bridge  2904  separates the oppositely facing, separated C-shaped open apertures  2902 , 2903  by a distance of between two and twenty inches. For example, in one embodiment the oppositely facing, separated C-shaped open apertures  2902 , 2903  are separated between five and ten inches. In another embodiment, the oppositely facing, separated C-shaped open apertures  2902 , 2903  are separated between ten and fifteen inches. In one embodiment, each oppositely facing, separated C-shaped open aperture  2902 , 2903  is separated about twelve and a half inches 
     In this illustrative embodiment, each oppositely facing, separated C-shaped open apertures  2902 , 2903  is bounded above by a reinforcing device  2905 , 2906 . In the illustrative embodiment of  FIG. 29 , the reinforcing devices  2905 , 2096  are disposed above at least a portion of each oppositely facing, separated C-shaped open aperture.  2902 , 2903 . In one embodiment, each reinforcing device  2905 , 2906  is rigid and comprises a plastic device that is stitched, adhesively attached, or otherwise bonded to the hanging item  2900 . 
     Rather than folding a hanger attached to the hanging item  2900 , to use the hanging item  2900  of  FIG. 29 , one folds the extension bridge  2904 , thereby causing the oppositely facing, separated C-shaped open apertures  2902 , 2903  to face in a common direction. This is similar to causing the hanger ( 100 ) of  FIG. 3  to fold to open the aperture  102 . Folding the extension bridge  2904  causes the open side of each oppositely facing, separated C-shaped open aperture  2902 , 2903  to instead face in a common direction to transform the oppositely facing, separated C-shaped open apertures  2902 , 2903  into a track receiver comprising an open side facing the fold line and a closed side formed by the outer contour of the oppositely facing, separated C-shaped open apertures  2902 , 2903 . The hanging item  2900  can then be quickly and easily mounted on a track by placing the track receiver about a track such that the track seats within lobes defined by each oppositely facing, separated C-shaped open aperture  2902 , 2903 . The hanging assembly  3300  is shown in  FIG. 33 . It should be noted that the brackets  3301  of  FIG. 31  could have different extension lengths to extend from a wall or ceiling different amounts based upon the contours of the room. 
     Turning now to  FIG. 30 , illustrated therein is an end wall mount bracket  3000  in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. Embodiments of the disclosure contemplate that some applications will prefer to have the ends of a track, e.g., the track ( 2400 ) of  FIGS. 24-25 , the track ( 2620 ) of  FIG. 26 , the track ( 2720 ) of  FIG. 27 , or the track ( 2820 ) of  FIG. 28  attached to something at the end. Accordingly, in one embodiment the end wall mount bracket  3000  can be attached to a wall with screws  3002 , 3003 , 3004  or other fasteners that are inserted in corners of the end wall mount bracket  3000  to attach its base member  3001  to a wall or other flat surface. A screw  3005  can then be placed through a mounter  3006  and screwed through the extruded plastic tubing defining a track such as track ( 2400 ) of  FIGS. 24-25 , the track ( 2620 ) of  FIG. 26 , the track ( 2720 ) of  FIG. 27 , or the track ( 2820 ) of  FIG. 28 . The end wall mount bracket  3000  of  FIG. 30  is but one way of securing the end of a track in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. Other devices for securing the ends of a track will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure. 
     Turning now to  FIG. 31 , illustrated therein is another explanatory track hanger  3100  configured in accordance with one or more embodiments. In one embodiment, the track hanger  3100  is to suspend a track from a surface such as a wall or ceiling. This illustrative track hanger  3100  includes a hook  3101  and an extension  3102 . A base member similar to the base member ( 503 ) of  FIG. 5  can be attached to the extension  3102 . The base member can optionally include one or more apertures through which screws or other fasteners may be inserted to attach the base member to a ceiling or other flat surface from which something is to be hung. 
     In one embodiment, the track hanger  3100  is a unitary element, with each of the hook, extension  3102 , and base member (not shown) being formed as a single, integral unit. For example, in one embodiment the track hanger  3100  is manufactured from a thermoplastic material by way of an injection molding process. The track hanger  3100  can be manufactured from nylon, styrene, ABS, polycarbonate, or polycarbonate-ABS, PMMA, PVC, or other polyamide-based thermoplastics in one embodiment. The extension  3102  can be of varying lengths so as to lower the track from a ceiling or other surface. 
     In this illustrative embodiment, the hook  3101  includes a track seat  3103 , which is defined by a concave recess disposed along the top of the hook  3101 . In one embodiment, the track seat  3103  includes a centrally-disposed barbed hook  3104  that facilitates one-way penetration of the barbed hook  3104  into a track as was described above with reference to  FIGS. 18-19 . Additionally, support barbs  3105 , 3106  can be included on the sides of the track seat  3103  for additional stability. 
     Turning now to  FIG. 32 , illustrated therein is another explanatory track hanger  3200  configured in accordance with one or more embodiments to suspend a track from a surface such as a wall or ceiling. This illustrative track hanger  3200  is similar to the track hanger ( 3100 ) of  FIG. 31 , as it includes a hook  3201  and an extension  3202 . A base member similar to the base member ( 503 ) of  FIG. 5  can be attached to the extension  3202 . 
     In this illustrative embodiment, the hook  3201  includes a half track seat  3203 , which is formed when an intersection  3205  between the hook  3201  and the extension  3202  is “beefed up” with additional material for strength. In one embodiment, the half track seat  3203  extends distally from the extension  3202  to terminate at a barbed hook  3204 . The barbed hook  3204  allows one-way penetration into a track as previously described. 
     Turning now to  FIG. 34 , illustrated therein is the track  2400  of  FIG. 24  attached to one or more track hangers  3401 , 3402 . Here, the track hangers  3401 , 3402  are coupled to a ceiling using screws or other fasteners. The track  2400  is then attached thereto to form a mounting system. After the mounting system is shaped as desired, one or more hangers having items hanging therefrom can be mounted on the track  2400 . 
     Turning now to  FIG. 35 , illustrated therein are a plurality of hangers  100  nestled side by side. A snag preventer cap  3501 , which can be a wire, plastic form, or other object, then bunches and bonds the various hangers together. 
     Turning now to  FIG. 36 , illustrated therein is yet another hanging system  3600  in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. As shown in  FIG. 36 , the hanging system  3600  includes one or more track hangers  3601  having a track  3602  attached thereto. 
     Once the track hangers  3601  are either placed into a mounting track ( 600 ), or mounted directly to a wall or ceiling using screws or other fasteners, the track  3602  can be attached thereto to form a mounting system. After the mounting system is shaped as desired, one or more hangers  3604 , 3605 , 3606  having hanging items  3607  hanging therefrom can be mounted on the track  3602 . In one or more embodiments, the hanging item  3607  is detachable from the one or more hangers  3604 , 3605 , 3606  so that it can be washed. In other embodiments, the one or more hangers  3604 , 3605 , 3606  can be washed with the hanging item  3607 . 
     In this illustrative embodiment, the track  3602  includes strip magnets  3603  mounted in the upper portion of the track  3602 . In one embodiment, the strip magnets  3603  can simply be adhesively or otherwise adhered to the track  3602 . In other embodiments, the track  3602  can be magnetized in other ways. Turning briefly to  FIG. 39 , illustrated therein is a sectional view of another track  3902  with a magnetized portion  3901 . In the embodiment of  FIG. 39 , the magnetized portion  3901  is manufactured by applying a liquid magnet coating to the track  3902 . In another embodiment, the magnetized portion  3901  can be created by dipping the track  3902  within a magnetized liquid. Other techniques for created the strip magnets ( 3603 ) or the magnetized portion  3901  will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure. 
     Turning now back to  FIG. 36 , in one embodiment the one or more hangers  3604 , 3605 , 3606  each comprise oppositely polarized magnets  3608 , 3609 , 3610 . When the track  3602  includes strip magnets  3603 , or alternatively some form of magnetized portion ( 3901 ), and the one or more hangers  3604 , 3605 , 3606  each comprise oppositely polarized magnets  3608 , 3609 , 3610 , this causes the one or more hangers  3604 , 3605 , 3606  to elevate above the upper surface of the track  3602  to glide on air. Advantageously, such an embodiment offers quieter movement of the hanging item  3607  due to the use of oppositely polarized magnets. Further, mesh hangers do not break as do rigid plastic rings. Another advantage offered by this embodiment is the reduced labor cost associated with mounting and dismounting hanging items. 
     Embodiments of the disclosure contemplate that tools can assist a user in hanging or dismounting a particular item. Turning now to  FIG. 37 , illustrated therein is one such tool  3700 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 37 , a hanging system includes one or more track hangers  3701  having a track  3702  attached thereto. Once the track hangers  3701  are either placed into a mounting track ( 600 ), or mounted directly to a wall or ceiling using screws or other fasteners, the track  3702  can be attached thereto to form a mounting system. After the mounting system is shaped as desired, one or more hangers  3704 , 3705 , 3706  having hanging items  3707  hanging therefrom can be mounted on the track  3602 . 
     In one embodiment, the bottom tips  3711 , 3712 , 3713  of the one or more hangers  3704 , 3705 , 3706  are disconnected from the hanging item  3707 . This allows a tool  3700 , configured as a baton in this embodiment, having an open end  3714  distally disposed from a handle  3715  to receive a bottom tip  3711  to lift its corresponding hanger  3704  from the track  3702 . In one or more embodiments, the tool  3700  can be tethered  3716  to a hanger  3704  so as to dangle from the hanger  3704  when not in use. In other embodiments, the tool  3700  can be separable from the one or more hangers  3704 , 3705 , 3706  so as to be usable with each hanger  3704 , 3705 , 3706 . Where the tool  3700  is tethered  3716  to the hanger  3704 , in one or more embodiments it is detachable from the hanger  3704  so that the hanging item  3707  can be washed. 
     In one or more embodiments, the tool  3700  includes a coating  3717 . For example, the coating  3717  can comprise one or more antimicrobial layers, treatments, or additives to enhance antimicrobial protection. Further, the coating  3717  can comprise charcoal or other odor absorbing materials can be integrated into the materials above to absorb odors. In other embodiments, the coating  3717  comprises an antibacterial, antimicrobial, or anti-odor material integrated therein to help reduce the risk of the tool  3700  serving as a vector for bacteria, microbes, or odors. 
     While having an open end  3714  distally disposed from a handle  3715  to receive a bottom tip  3711  to lift its corresponding hanger  3704  from the track  3702  is one way of coupling the tool  3700  to a hanger  3704 , other techniques will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure. Illustrating by one simple example, turning now to  FIG. 38 , in another embodiment the hanger  3804  comprises one or more magnets  3801 , 3802 , 3803 . A corresponding tool  3800  can then be manufactured from a ferromagnetic material, such as stainless steel, or can comprise corresponding magnets. Accordingly, the tool  3800  can magnetically couple to the one or more magnets  3801 , 3802 , 3803  of the hanger  3804  to lift the hanger  3804  from a corresponding track. 
     In one or more embodiments, where a tool is tethered ( 3716 ) to a hanger ( 3704 ) so as to dangle from the hanger ( 3704 ) when not in use, the tool can be used to slide the hanging item ( 3607 ) along the track ( 3602 ). Turning now to  FIG. 40 , illustrated therein is one such embodiment. 
     As shown in  FIG. 40 , one or more hangers  4004 , 4005 , 4006  are hanging on a track. A hanging item  4007 , which is a curtain in this illustrative embodiment, hangs from the one or more hangers  4004 , 4005 , 4006 . One or more of the hangers  4004 , 4005 , 4006  has a tool  4000  attached thereto. Illustrating by example, in this embodiment hanger  4004  has the tool  4000  attached thereto. With such a configuration a user can simply pull  4008  the handle  4015  of the tool  4000  to move the hanging item  4007  along the track. 
     Turning now to  FIG. 41 , illustrated therein is an alternate track  4100 . While some tracks described above, e.g., track ( 900 ) of  FIG. 9 , were manufactured as a continuous piece, embodiments of the disclosure are not so limited. As shown in  FIG. 41 , the track  4100  can also be telescoping, with a first portion  4101  inserted into a second portion  4102  of the track  4100 . In one or more embodiments, magnets can be used to hold the first portion  4101  and the second portion  4102  together. Other techniques for creating telescoping tracks will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure. 
     Turning now to  FIG. 42 , illustrated therein is a self-aligning track and hanger system  4200 . One or more aligners  4201 , 4202 , 4203 , 4204  can be disposed along the track  4210 . At the same time, one or more alignees  4205 , 4206 , 4207 , 4208  can extend from a hanging item  4209 . When the hanging item  4209  approaches the track  4210 , the one or more alignees  4205 , 4206 , 4207 , 4208  can self-align with the one or more aligners  4201 , 4202 , 4203 , 4204 . For example, the more aligners  4201 , 4202 , 4203 , 4204  can comprise magnets while the one or more alignees  4205 , 4206 , 4207 , 4208  comprise ferromagnetic materials or complementary magnets. 
     Turning now to  FIG. 43 , illustrated therein is the track  2400  of  FIG. 24  attached to one explanatory track hanger  4301 . In this illustrative embodiment, the track hanger  2501  includes an extension  4302  and a hook  4303  that terminates at a tip. The tip of the hook  4303  is inserted into the peninsular indentation  2401  of the track  2400 . Here, the tip is inserted until it reaches the friction pinch  2402  where each side of the peninsular indentation  2401  comes close enough together that the tip will be frictionally retained within the track  2400 . 
     A hanging item  4307  defines an aperture  4308  to which a reinforcing device  4305  is attached. A slit  4304  traverses a portion of the hanging item  4307 . The track  2400  can pass through the slit  4304 , thereby spreading the same, when the hanging item  4307  is hung on the track  2400 . 
     In this illustrative embodiment, the reinforcing device  4305  comprises a cloth covering  4306  to reduce noise as the reinforcing device  4305  slides along the track  2400 . The reinforcing device  4305  is broader than the track  2400 , thereby providing a point of contact between the two that only spans a small portion of the lower surface of the reinforcing device  4305 . In addition to reducing noise by reducing plastic clacking, the reinforcing device  4305  spreads the aperture  4308  of the hanging item  4307  to reduce friction as the hanging item  4307  passes along the track  2400 . In one or more embodiments, the far right and left sides of the reinforcing device  4305  are set high enough above the slit  4304  so as not to interfere with the track  2400  when it passes through the slit  4304  when the hanging item  4307  is hung on the track  2400 . 
     In one embodiment, to make mounting the hanging item  4307  on the track easier, a tool can be used. Turning now to  FIG. 44 , illustrated therein is such a tool  4400 . 
     The tool  4400  of  FIG. 44  is a duck-billed tool having a pair of duckbills  4401 , 4402  extending from a cylindrical port  4403 . The cylindrical port  4403  can be disposed within the aperture  4308  of the hanging item  4307 . When hanging the hanging item  4307 , the duckbills  4401 , 4402  spread the slit  4304  to kick up the terminating edges of each side of the slit  4304  to spread the same about the perimeter of a track  4404 . This facilitates easy mounting of the hanging item  4307  on a track  4404 , even when the hanging item  4307  fails to include a reinforcing device ( 4305 ). As shown in  FIG. 45 , the cylindrical port  4403  and duckbills  4401 , 4402  of the duck-billed tool can be extended that each and every aperture ( 4308 ) of a hanging item ( 4307 ) can sit on the same tool. 
     In one or more embodiments, the cylindrical port  4403  and/or duckbills  4401 , 4402  can be manufactured from a pliant material. For example, in one embodiment the cylindrical port  4403  and/or duckbills  4401 , 4402  can be manufactured from a pliant thermoplastic. In another embodiment, the cylindrical port  4403  and/or duckbills  4401 , 4402  can be manufactured from a springy metal so as to move around a track ( 4404 ) when the hanging item ( 4307 ) is being installed. Optional extension ramps  4501 , 4502  can extend from the duckbills  4401 , 4402  to help insert the duckbills  4401 , 4402  into the slit ( 4304 ) of a hanging item ( 4307 ) such as a curtain. An optional twist/anti-twist groove  4503  can be incorporated into the cylindrical port  4403  to prevent the apertures ( 4308 ) of a hanging item ( 4307 ) from twisting along the cylindrical port  4403  during the hanging process. Where reinforcing devices ( 4305 ) include magnets, complementary magnets  4504  can be included in the tool to hold down the hanging device ( 4307 ) while it is being removed. Handles  4505 , 4506  used to manipulate the tool may be permanently affixed, e.g., handle  4506 , or detachable from the tool, e.g., handle  4505 . 
     There are many was to use the tool of  FIG. 45 . In one embodiment, a user would slide a hanging item, like a curtain, along a track to the right or left. The user could then place the tool along the track where there was no hanging item present. The user could then slide the hanging item along the cylindrical port  4403 , folding the hanging item along the way, until the hanging item was completely disposed along the cylindrical port  4403 . The user could then simply remove the tool from the track to dismount the hanging item in a single motion. 
     Turning now to  FIG. 46 , illustrated therein is an alternate hanging item  4600  in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. Only a portion of the hanging item  4600  is shown in  FIG. 46  for convenience. The section could be repeated to the right and left of the illustrated section, as indicated by the ellipsis. 
     The hanging item  4600  of  FIG. 46  includes an integrated hanger  4601  that comprises oppositely facing, separated apertures  4602 , 4603  connected by a bent extension bridge slit  4604 . In one embodiment, the oppositely facing, separated apertures  4602 , 4603  connected by the bent extension bridge slit  4604  can be cut, sewn, or otherwise integrated into the hanging item  4600 . 
     In this illustrative embodiment, each oppositely facing, separated apertures  4602 , 4603  connected by the bent extension bridge slit  4604  is bounded above by a reinforcing device  4605 , 4606 . In the illustrative embodiment of  FIG. 46 , the reinforcing devices  4605 , 4606  are disposed above at least a portion of each oppositely facing, separated aperture  4602 , 4603 . In one embodiment, each reinforcing device  4605 , 4606  is rigid and comprises a plastic device that is stitched, adhesively attached, or otherwise bonded to the hanging item  4600 . 
     Rather than folding a hanger attached to the hanging item  4600 , to use the hanging item  4600  of  FIG. 46 , one folds the bent extension bridge slit  4604 , thereby causing the portion of each oppositely facing, separated aperture  4602 , 4603  connected to the bent extension bridge slit  4604  to face in the same direction. The hanging item  4600  can then be quickly and easily mounted on a track by placing the track receiver about a track such that the track seats within lobes defined by the oppositely facing, separated apertures  4602 , 4603 . The hanging assembly  4700  is shown in  FIG. 47 . 
     Turning now to  FIG. 47 , note that the hanging assembly  4700  is hanging from a track  2400  supported by one or more track hangers  4701 . As shown in  FIG. 47 , the track hanger  4701  includes a base  4702 , an extension  4703 , and a hook  4704 . The tip of the hook  4704  opposite the base  4702  is inserted into the peninsular indentation  2401  of the track  2400 . Here, the tip is inserted until it reaches the friction pinch  2402  where each side of the peninsular indentation  2401  comes close enough together that the tip will be frictionally retained within the track  2400 . 
     In this embodiment, the extension  4703  is rounded on the side facing the oppositely facing, separated apertures  4602 , 4603  connected by the bent extension bridge slit  4604  is rounded. This is shown in the top view  4705  of the extension  4703 . The very rounded bevel  4706  on the front of the extension  4703  allows for an easy glide when the hanging item  4600  is moved along the track  2400 . In one or more embodiments, an optional abrasion resistive material  4707  can be applied to the hanging item  4600  to make the glide even smoother. 
     Recall from the discussion of  FIGS. 37, 38, 44, and 45  above that in one or more embodiments a tool can be used to remove a hanging item from a track. Not only does a tool make mounting and dismounting the hanging item easier, but it offers other benefits as well. Turning now to  FIGS. 48-49 , illustrated therein is one of these advantages. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 48-49 , in one or more embodiments a tool  4900  can be attached to a laundry basket  4800 . In one embodiment, the tool  4900  is permanently mounted to a corner  4901  of the laundry basket  4800 , which is configured as a wheeled cart in this illustrative embodiment. In other embodiments, prior art carts can be retrofitted so that the tool  4900  can be attached. 
     The tool  4900  can be mounted on a telescoping post  4801  in one or more embodiments. In one embodiment, a quick locking mechanism  4902  can be included to lock the tool  4900  at a predetermined height. In other embodiments, the telescoping post  4801  can include a twist lock. Other types of locking mechanisms will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure. For example, the locking mechanism could be powered by a foot-pedal. Additionally, a shock absorber may be included at the base of the tool  4900  to soften retraction actions. 
     In one or more embodiments, the cylindrical port  4903  includes one or more apertures  4904 , 4910 , 4911 . These apertures  4904 , 4910 , 4911  are optional. In one embodiment, the apertures  4904 , 4910 , 4911  are added to reduce the overall weight of the tool  4900 . The apertures  4904 , 4910 , 4911  can also be used to lower the center of gravity of the tool  4900 . 
     In one embodiment, the tool  4900  includes a Y-shaped double handle  4908 . In one embodiment, the Y-shaped double handle  4908  serves as a reacher to dismount a hanging item  4902 . While the Y-shaped double handle  4908  is disposed at a corner of the laundry basket  4800  in this illustrative embodiment, the Y-shaped double handle  4908  could be disposed in other locations as well. For example, in another embodiment the Y-shaped double handle  4908  could be disposed in the center of the laundry basket  4800 . Other locations will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure. 
     Using the technique described above with reference to  FIG. 45 , a user could position the hanging item  4902  along the cylindrical port  4903  of the tool  4900  to remove the hanging item  4902  from the track. Specifically, a user could slide the hanging item  4902  along a track to the right or left. The user could then place the tool  4900  along the track where there was no hanging item  4902  present. The user could then slide the hanging item  4902  along the cylindrical port  4903 , folding the hanging item along the way, until the hanging item was completely disposed along the cylindrical port  4903 . The user could then simply remove the tool  4900  from the track to dismount the hanging item  4902  in a single motion. In one or more embodiments, the user could stand on a side  4905  to which the duckbills  4906 , 4907  of the tool  4900  were directed so that they could easily see the track. The hanging item  4902  could then quickly and effortlessly be placed  4904  into the laundry basket  4800  for laundering. 
     Recall from above that in one or more embodiments one or both of the track, e.g., track ( 3602 ) or the hangers, e.g., hangers ( 3604 , 3605 , 3606 ) can include magnets. Turning now to  FIG. 50 , illustrated therein is a tool  5000  that can be useful in mounting such tracks or hangers. The tool  5000  of  FIG. 50  includes an electromagnet  5001  that is controlled by a switch  5002  disposed near the handle  5003 . When a user actuates the switch  5002 , the electromagnet  5001  is energized, thereby creating a magnetic field. A user can use the tool  5000  to turn on the electromagnet  5001  to hold on to, and align, tracks or track hangers or hangers that include either magnets or ferromagnetic materials. 
     Turning now to  FIG. 51 , illustrated therein is an alternate hanging system  5100  configured in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. In  FIG. 51 , a hanger device  5101  defines a track  5102  into which a hanger  5103  can be positioned. Here, the hanger device  5101  defines a generally U-shaped track  5102 . Where the hanger  5103  defines a complementary, inverted U-shape, it is possible for there to be wear points at two locations  5104 , 5105  where the hanger  5103  engages the U-shaped track  5102 . In one or more embodiments, friction-reducing elements  5106 , 5107  can be added at these locations  5104 , 5105  to reduce wear. Examples of friction-reducing elements  5106 , 5107  include Kevlar bearings, ball bearings, slippery plastic pieces, and so forth. Other examples of friction-reducing elements  5106 , 5107  will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure. 
     Turning now to  FIG. 52 , a tool  5200 , configured as a baton in this embodiment, is provided for both lifting hangers  5201  from a track and for moving hangers  5201  laterally along a track. In one embodiment, the tool  5200  includes having an open end  5202  distally disposed from a handle  5203  to receive a bottom tip  5204  of a hanger  5201 . A user can grasp the handle  5203  to lift the open end  5202  up to engage the bottom tip  5204  of the hanger  5201  to lift it from the track. 
     In one or more embodiments, the tool  5200  can be tethered  5205  to the hanger  5201  by a cord, wire, or cable  5206 . In one embodiment, the cord, wire, or cable  5206  is longer than the tool  5200  so as to dangle from the hanger  5201  when not in use as a lifter or reacher. When dangling, the tool  5200  can be used as a baton in that a user can grasp the handle  5203  to move the hanger  5201 , and any hanging item attached thereto, left or right laterally along a track. Where the tool  5200  is tethered  5205  to the hanger  5201 , in one or more embodiments it is detachable from the hanger  5201  so that the hanging item to which the hanger  5201  is attached can be washed. In this embodiment, the latching ball  5207  can be removed from the interior cavity  5208  of the hanger  5201  to detach the tool  5200  from the hanger  5201 . 
     In one or more embodiments, the tool  5200  includes a coating  5209 . For example, the coating  5209  can comprise one or more antimicrobial layers, treatments, or additives to enhance antimicrobial protection. Further, the coating  5209  can comprise charcoal or other odor absorbing materials can be integrated into the materials above to absorb odors. In other embodiments, the coating  5209  comprises an antibacterial, antimicrobial, or anti-odor material integrated therein to help reduce the risk of the tool  5200  serving as a vector for bacteria, microbes, or odors. 
     In other embodiments, the tool  5200  can be manufactured from multiple parts. For example, the shaft  5210  of the tool  5200  may be detachable and disposable so that it can be replaced anytime necessary. In another embodiment, rather than having a coating  5209 , the shaft  5210  has a cover  5211  that is disposable help reduce the risk of the tool  5200  serving as a vector for bacteria, microbes, or odors. 
     Turning now to  FIG. 53 , illustrated therein is a different type hanging system  5300  configured in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. In  FIG. 53 , a hanger device  5301  is shaped like the bell of a Sousaphone and defines a track  5302  into which a hanger  5303  can be positioned. Here, the hanger device  5301  defines track  5302  that is deep enough for the hanger to not jump off when not in use. 
     Turning now to  FIG. 54 , therein is an alternate hanging system  5400  configured in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. In  FIG. 54 , a hanger device  5401  defines a track  5402  into which a hanger  5403  can be positioned. Here, the hanger device  5401  defines a generally U-shaped track  5402 . Here, the hanger  5403  disposed at each end includes an antimicrobial baton/reacher combination tool  5404 . In one embodiment, not every hanger in the system  5400  includes an antimicrobial baton/reacher combination tool  5404 . In one embodiment, as shown in the side view  5600  of  FIG. 56 , the antimicrobial baton/reacher combination tool  5404  is positioned only at each end of the system  5400 , while other hangers  5601 , 5602 , 5603  do not include a corresponding antimicrobial baton/reacher combination tool  5404 . 
     Turning now to  FIG. 55 , illustrated therein is a different type hanging system  5500  configured in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure. In  FIG. 55 , a hanger device  5501  defines a track  5502  into which a hanger  5503  can be positioned. Here, the tip of the hanger device  5501  defines a triangular cross section  5504 . The hanger  5503  is correspondingly shaped. 
     Turning now to  FIG. 57 , illustrated therein is another hanger  5701  suitable for positioning on a track. The hanger  5701  includes a hook  5702  for attachment to a track and a paddle  5703  for attachment to a hanging item, such as a curtain. The paddle  5703  includes two attachment devices  5704 , 5705  for attachment to a curtain or other object. The hanger  5701  is shown positioned on a track  5801  in  FIG. 58 . 
     Embodiments of the disclosure provide numerous advantages over prior art designs that include metal or plastic rings. These advantages include quieter movement due to the use of mesh hangers and plastic tracks in some embodiments. Additionally, the mesh hangers provide increased durability when subjected to machine-washing processes. Further, mesh hangers do not break as do rigid plastic rings. Another advantage offered by embodiments of the disclosure is the reduced labor cost associated with mounting and dismounting hanging items. Embodiments of the disclosure are lighter in weight, which results in easier assembly, lower manufacturing costs, and lowered shipping cost. Further, when the track is configured to be bendable, fewer components are required to create complex track designs. 
     In the foregoing specification, specific embodiments of the present disclosure have been described. However, one of ordinary skill in the art appreciates that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as set forth in the claims below. Thus, while preferred embodiments of the disclosure have been illustrated and described, it is clear that the disclosure is not so limited. Numerous modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will occur to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the following claims. Accordingly, the specification and figures are to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense, and all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of present disclosure. The benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any element(s) that may cause any benefit, advantage, or solution to occur or become more pronounced are not to be construed as a critical, required, or essential features or elements of any or all the claims.