Patent Abstract:
A multipurpose, detachable Laundry basket hanger which may be utilized to attach a laundry basket or hamper as well as hanging garments upon washing when detached from the laundry basket or hamper.

Full Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
       [0001]    This application claims the priority date benefit from Australian Innovation Patent application. No. 2013100680 filed on May 17, 2013. 
       BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 
       [0002]    1. Field of Invention 
         [0003]    The present invention relates to a multipurpose, detachable laundry basket hanger which could also be utilized for hanging garments upright upon washing. The laundry basket hanger could easily attach or detach from the conventional laundry baskets. 
         [0004]    2. Description of Prior Art 
         [0005]    Upon washing clothes are hung on traditional clothes lines to dry. Many a times this causes creasing or wrinkles on the garments upon drying and further making it cumbersome to iron. Moreover, a person has to carry a laundry basket separately along with the conventional garment hangers when putting garments to dry on the traditional cloth lines. The present invention provides a detachable, multipurpose laundry basket hanger which not only serves the purpose of acting as a hanger for the laundry baskets but can also be utilized to be used as a garment hanger when detached from the laundry basket. Garments fitted onto the ‘Laundry Basket Hanger’ prevent wrinkles as opposed to if gathered in the laundry basket alone. There are many prior arts related to laundry garment hangers but none of them discloses a similar configuration, design and utility parameters as applicant&#39;s invention. U.S. Pat. No. 3,534,865A to Holliman (1970) discloses a garment support attachable and detachable from an end portion of an ironing board. The garment support is being adapted and arrange to suspend garment hangers thereby garments carried by hangers freely hang outwardly of the end of ironing board. On the contrary, applicant&#39;s invention intends to provide a multipurpose laundry basket hanger which upon detachment from the laundry basket or hamper can also act as a garment hanger. 
         [0006]    GB415653A to Sieber (1934) discloses a portable device for holding wearing apparel when not in use, also U.S. Pat. No. 2,944,673A to Geluso (1960) discloses a hanger for ironing table. While applicant&#39;s invention is a torso shaped laundry basket hanger, made of 3 loops extending from the expandable ends which are meant to be attached to the laundry baskets, each loop is configured to hang a garment. Thus, the unique design of the laundry basket hanger can be utilized to attach a laundry basket or hamper as well as may act as a garment hanger for drying clothes upon washing, when detached from the laundry basket. The invention can easily detach from the laundry basket or hamper to clamp onto the ironing board or a chair, if needed. The present invention is therefore a substantial improvement over abovementioned prior arts. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0007]    The present invention comprises a multipurpose Laundry basket hanger that can be utilized to attach a laundry basket or hamper as well as hanging garments upon washing, when detached from the laundry basket or hamper. The elongated parts of laundry basket hanger further descend and taper inwardly to impart a torso shaped structure with raised centre to accommodate collars of shirts and tops. 
         [0008]    It is an object of invention to provide a multipurpose Laundry basket hanger that can also fit most adult male, female shirts, jackets, blouses and tops. Even clothing items like trousers and leggings can be draped over the Laundry basket hanger conveniently. 
         [0009]    It is further an object of present invention to provide a Laundry basket hanger that can easily fit or secure a grip to all kinds of conventional laundry baskets or hampers. 
         [0010]    It is yet another object of invention to provide a Laundry basket hanger which is a torso shaped hanger made of 3 loops extending from the expandable ends, each loop is configured to hang a garment. 
         [0011]    For a better understanding of the present invention, the matter disclosed henceforth will describe the invention and its preferred embodiments in the best possible manner. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0012]    The embodiments of the present invention can be better understood with the help of accompanying drawings wherein; 
           [0013]      FIG. 1  shows the perspective view of Laundry basket hanger with curved ends. 
           [0014]      FIG. 2  shows the perspective view of laundry basket hanger with straightened ends. 
           [0015]      FIG. 3  shows laundry basket hanger attached to a laundry basket. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
       [0016]    With reference to the drawings,  FIG. 1  represents the perspective view of laundry basket hanger  10 . The curved ends  20  of the ‘Laundry Basket Hanger’  10  are expandable and ensure a secured grip or anchorage to all conventional laundry baskets or hampers regardless of the make. The curved ends  20  may embody rubber lining  80  or lining made up of a variety of other flexible materials, to provide a secured grip onto the rim of plastic, wooden or weaved laundry baskets or hampers without potential damage. As shown in  FIG. 1 , the elongated part  40  of Hanger  10  descends and tapers inwardly to form an overall torso shaped hanger with a raised centre  30 . The raised centre  30  conveniently accommodates collars of shirts and tops. The Laundry basket hanger  10  has a width of 48 cm, 50 cm height with a 5 cm leeway to expand curved ends  20 , thus enabling hanger  10  to clamp onto objects securely without damaging laundry baskets. As shown in  FIG. 1 , the single unit of laundry basket hanger  10  comprise three loops extending from the expandable ends  20 , each loop has a thickness of 2.5 cm and is configured to hang a garment. Hence, the user can hang three garments at the same time on the single unit of laundry basket hanger  10 . 
         [0017]      FIG. 2  represents a laundry basket hanger  10  with straightened ends  60  that can be expanded while attaching to the laundry baskets. The straightened ends  60  may bear inward facing rubber lining  80  or lining made up of a variety of other flexible materials, to provide a secured grip onto the laundry baskets or hampers which lack protruding lips or are rimless. 
         [0018]      FIG. 3  represents the laundry basket hanger  10  attached at the expandable ends  20  to a laundry basket  70 . Standard laundry baskets have an opening that is between 42 cm to 53 cm wide. At 48 cm wide, Laundry Basket Hanger  10  can accommodate most standard size laundry baskets/or hampers. Being light weight the ‘Laundry Basket Hanger’  10  doesn&#39;t hinder the use of conventional and non-conventional laundry baskets. 
         [0019]    While the written description of the invention describes the invention in the best possible mode thereof, it is expected that the ordinary skilled in the art understands variations, modifications and combinations of the preferred embodiments. The invention shall not be construed as limiting by the mentioned embodiments, methods, examples, terminologies or phraseologies, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and ambit of the invention claimed.

Technology Classification (CPC): 3