Abstract:
A space saving stackable tangle free clothes hanging system wherein a clothes hanger has a non-protruding hook in lieu of a protruding hook. A hanger designed to stack on top of each other to improve organization. A hanger that prevents tangling, and overlapping, designed to save time while inserting or removing the hanger. A hanger designed to eliminate stretched out collars. A screw free installation hanger system, which can be easily moved from one room to another to assist for faster times and easier laundry. A hanger designed to maximize the contour of the hanger with a non-tilting feature.

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    This application claims the benefit of design Pat. No. D703,447S filed Apr. 29, 2014, U.S. Provisional Patent 62/070,734 filed Sep. 5 th , 2014, and U.S. Provisional Patent 62/122,721 filed Oct. 28, 2014 by the present inventor and the application is hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. 
     
    
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       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0006]    1. Field of the Invention 
         [0007]    This invention relates generally to clothes organization and more particularly to a space Saving Stackable Tangle Free Clothes Hanger System (SSTFCHS) without a protruding hook, which prevents the hangers from becoming tangled, and saves vertical space that is wasted by the traditional hook. The Space Saving Stackable Tangle Free Clothes Hanger System is the most space saving closet system, by maximizing the horizontal and vertical space saved. A miniature closet rod is used to eliminate wasted space from the use of a traditional closet rod. 
         [0008]    2. Description of the Related Art 
         [0009]    The traditional clothes hanger, comprised of a hanger body upon which clothing is draped, and a protruding hook for holding the hanger on a pole or rod, has seen very little modification during the course of its history. Modifications in the prior art have consisted of variations of material used to create the hanger body, such as wire, wood or plastic; variations in shape, such as triangular or rectangular; and various methods to keep clothing from slipping off, such as slot areas to hold straps, or friction materials on the shoulder and pant bar area to keep clothing in place. 
         [0010]    Multiple disadvantages exist with the traditional clothes hanger design. The hooks in the traditional design cause hangers to quickly become tangled if stored in a pile. Traditional hangers and closet rods require excess vertical space, and limits clothing storage in certain small areas. 
         [0011]    Traditional closet rods come in long lengths which are difficult to maneuver, and costly to ship. 
         [0012]    The traditional clothes hanger was designed with a flaw on purpose. If the hanger had been designed with a “true” shoulder shape/slope design, it would be nearly impossible to insert the hanger through the collar. That is why the traditional clothes hangers arms slope at a greater degree verses the natural slope of human shoulders. 
         [0013]    Traditional contoured hangers are primarily used for suits, coats, and dresses. The problem is they “tilt” forward when clothing is placed on them. “Tilting” reduces the benefit of a contoured clothes hanger, so manufacturers have added extra contour to compensate. 
         [0014]    The hook feature found on traditional hangers can easily stretch out the collar or neck line of garments as the user attempts to insert the hanger into the article of clothing. In order to avoid stretching out the neck the user must insert the hanger from the bottom of the shirt, pulling it up through the inside of the shirt and grasping it from the top of the shirt. This method is cumbersome and tedious; especially in the retail setting where speed (amount of time) in hanging articles of clothing is important. 
         [0015]    There accordingly remains a need for a simple, innovative design for hanging clothing, as well as shipping and installing closet rods that eliminates the above disadvantages found in the prior art. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0016]    The disadvantages shown in the prior art are solved by the Space Saving Stackable Tangle Free Clothes Hanger System. The disclosed invention reveals a new “shoulder shape/slope” hanger structure, with the hook feature not protruding from the “head” of the hanger. In its place, the hanger has a hook within the “head”, (top of hanger), which connects to the miniature closet rod. Traditional hangers are adaptable to the miniature closet rod. 
         [0017]    The disclosed invention poses numerous advantages. The first advantage is that with the hook not protruding from the head of the hanger, it eliminates the age old problem of stretched out necklines and collars, even if the clothing is buttoned all the way up enabling the user to quickly hang a shirt, dress, blouse or sweater with no stretching. This is also beneficial for children because their collar is smaller in size. This makes hanging up clothing faster, and is especially useful for commercial applications such as clothing retailers who need to hang up a lot of clothing in a short amount of time. 
         [0018]    The second advantage is that the elimination of the protruding hook renders a neat, contemporary look to clothes hanging, giving a modern, edgy appearance. With the micro design a miniature closet rod can be added in doorways as the rod only hangs approximately ¾″ from what it is mounted to. 
         [0019]    The third advantage is the handgrip. The handgrip assists with holding and inserting the hanger vertically through the collar. This method is much faster and easier to place clothing on the hanger, especially for smaller individuals, and children, because the neck collar is generally smaller on their articles of clothing. 
         [0020]    The fourth advantage is wheelchair users can now have two rows of clothes verses one, doubling the usable closet space. With a traditional clothes hanger the top row is over a foot higher making it unreachable by most people in a wheelchair. 
         [0021]    The fifth advantage is that by eliminating the protruding hook, it eliminates the tangled mess that so quickly materializes when hangers are tossed together in a pile. Without the protruding hook, it is literally impossible for the hangers to tangle together, or overlap while on the rod, a welcome relief for consumers and retailers alike. 
         [0022]    The sixth advantage is the addition of concave grooves on one side, and convex grooves on the opposite side of the hangers, which line up to allow the hangers to stack on top of each other, eliminating a piled mess of hangers and neatly stacking them. The concave grooves and convex grooves can also be assisted by neodymium magnets, or a similar device, or replaced by magnets located anywhere on the hanger. There can one or more magnets imbedded in the hanger, and they can be all facing the same direction through the hanger to allow multiple hangers to connect together. Multiple hangers can stack up on the side of a metal surface, such as a washer or dryer. 
         [0023]    The seventh advantage is the option of a wheel, sleeve, roller, bearing, etc., where the hook is located which allows for easy rolling or sliding of the hangers back and forth on the miniature rod. 
         [0024]    The eighth advantage is the space savings of the design of the hanger. The hook on traditional hangers is a few inches tall. With elimination of the traditional protruding hook, a few inches of vertical closet space is saved. 
         [0025]    The ninth advantage is the space savings of the design of the miniature closet rod. The miniature closet rod hangs approximately ¾″ below the surface and is attached by clips/brackets, or wall mounts. Traditional closet rods hang 1 to 3 inches below. 
         [0026]    The tenth advantage is the shoulder shape/slope design. Reducing the degree of slope the hanger “arms” have saves vertical space by bringing the hanger arms up to a shoulder shape/slope. The lesser degree of the angle does not allow the clothing to droop down as far. 
         [0027]    The eleventh advantage is the closet shelving can be lowered accordingly, allowing more accessibility for the user. The bottom shelving can now be lowered for wheelchair users to be classified as “usable space” for accessibility. 
         [0028]    The twelfth advantage is the shelf clip used with the miniature rod eliminates the use of screws, creating a quick and easy installation for the user. The miniature rod then clips onto the bottom part of the shelf clip. 
         [0029]    The thirteenth advantage is the miniature closet rod can be shipped in the same box as the hangers, eliminating expensive shipping costs which are associated with shipping standard length closet rods. The miniature closet rods can come in shorter lengths which is easier for the user to maneuver, and can easily be connected together by a connection pin, which inserts into the ends of the closet rods, creating a long closet rod with a smooth finish the entire length. The miniature closet rod could also have a male and female end on opposite sides which connect together. 
         [0030]    The fourteenth advantage is the texture can be included in the production of the hangers, applied to all or parts of the hangers or an alternate method which achieves the same goal. Texture will help prevent clothing from slipping off of the hangers and prevent “nipples” from forming on the shoulders of the clothing. 
         [0031]    The fifteenth advantage is the new hanger “guides” itself onto the miniature closet rod. If the top of the hanger head touches the bottom of the shelf it will guide itself onto the rod. The curvature of the hanger design body also assists with guiding the hanger onto the miniature closet rod. 
         [0032]    The sixteenth advantage is without a protruding hook, the hangers will save space in travel bags and suitcases. 
         [0033]    The seventeenth advantage is the design of a contoured hanger. The front side of the hanger underneath the hook touches the top of the miniature closet rod and the rear side of the hanger underneath the miniature closet rod touches the bottom of the miniature closet rod which prevents the hanger from tilting forward when clothing is added. The thicker contoured hanger (coat hangers are generally ½″ to 2″ thick) and miniature closet rod have a close tolerance maximizing the use of the contour and shaping the clothing perfect. 
         [0034]    The eighteenth advantage is the hook can be slightly flexible to “clip” onto the miniature closet rod to prevent the hanger from falling off when in use in vehicles, boats, planes, etc. A traditional clothes hanger can easily fall off when in use in vehicles, boats, planes, etc. 
         [0035]    The nineteenth advantage is the clothes hanger can have an aerodynamic shape to allow for flight of the hanger, can be similar to, but not limited to that of a boomerang, or any similar method with the curvature of the hanger to create an aerodynamic effect. 
         [0036]    Other advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following descriptions, taken in connection with the accompanying figures, wherein, by way of illustration and example, an embodiment of the present invention is disclosed. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0037]    The drawings contained herein represent preferred embodiments of the invention and are not intended to limit the scope. 
           [0038]      FIG. 1  illustrates the front view of the preferred embodiment in accordance with the disclosed invention. 
           [0039]      FIG. 2  illustrates the rear view of the preferred embodiment in accordance with the disclosed invention. 
           [0040]      FIG. 3  illustrates the front view of an embodiment in accordance with the disclosed invention. 
           [0041]      FIG. 4  illustrates the rear view of an embodiment in accordance with the disclosed invention. 
           [0042]      FIG. 5  illustrates the front view of an embodiment in accordance with the disclosed invention. 
           [0043]      FIG. 6  illustrates a close up perspective view of an embodiment in accordance with the disclosed invention. 
           [0044]      FIG. 7  illustrates a front, rear, top, or bottom view of an embodiment in accordance with the disclosed invention. 
           [0045]      FIG. 8  illustrates a front, rear, top, or bottom view of an embodiment in accordance with the disclosed invention. 
           [0046]      FIG. 9  illustrates a side view of an embodiment in accordance with the disclosed invention. 
           [0047]      FIG. 10  illustrates a side view of an embodiment in accordance with the disclosed invention. 
           [0048]      FIG. 11  illustrates a top view of an embodiment in accordance with the disclosed invention. 
           [0049]      FIG. 12  illustrates a top view of an embodiment in accordance with the disclosed invention. 
           [0050]      FIG. 13  illustrates a side view of an embodiment in accordance with the disclosed invention. 
           [0051]      FIG. 14  illustrates a side view of a closet using the preferred embodiment of the disclosed invention. 
           [0052]      FIG. 15  illustrates a top view of an embodiment with a boomerang “flying” design, in accordance with the disclosed invention. 
       
    
    
     NOTATION AND NOMENCLATURE 
       [0053]    Certain terms are used throughout the following description to refer to particular system components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, design and manufacturing companies may refer to a component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components that differ in name but not function. 
         [0054]    In the following discussion, the terms “including” and “comprising” are used in an open-ended fashion, and thus should be interpreted to mean “including, but not limited to . . . ” Moreover, the term “system” means “one or more components” combined together. Thus, a system can comprise an “entire system” or “subsystems” within the system. 
       DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
       [0055]    For a detailed description of various embodiments, reference will now be made to the accompanying illustrative drawings: 
         [0056]      FIG. 1  is the front view of a clothes hanger  10 , with the body having a more shoulder shaped/slope space saving design, similar to a traditional triangular shape and presumably constructed of plastic, metal, wood, resin, composite, or a recyclable material. The clothes hanger  10  does not have a protruding hook and instead has a small hook  12  located in the head of the hanger, in the vicinity of where the base of a traditional hook would sit.  FIG. 1  further illustrates two side arms  14  projecting down from opposite sides near where the upper portion of the hanger  10  is located and upon which a garment would be draped.  FIG. 1  further depicts a bottom/pant bar  16  (which is optional) with a first and a second end, each end being adhered to the lower end of the side arms  14  and over which a garment such as pants, slacks, or skirts would traditionally be draped. In the triangular hanger  10  shown here, the two side arms  14  come together in the upper portion of the hanger  10  to form the upper point of the triangle body where the protruding hook would traditionally be housed. In lieu of the traditional hook, in a preferred embodiment, the hook  12  is located, such that the body of the hook  12  is in the top of the hanger  10 . There is an opening near the top of one side of the hanger  10  to allow hanging on the miniature closet rod  40 . 
         [0057]    In a preferred embodiment the hook  12  can be slightly flexible to allow the hanger  10  to “clip” onto the miniature rod  40  to prevent the hanger  10  from falling off when in use in vehicles, boats, airplanes, etc. 
         [0058]    In a preferred embodiment the concave grooves  20  on one side of the hanger  10  will line up with the convex grooves  26  on the opposite side of another hanger  10 . The concave grooves  20  and convex grooves  26  can also be assisted by neodymium magnets  28 , or a similar device, or replaced by magnets  28  located anywhere on the hanger  10 . There can one or more magnets  28  imbedded in the hanger  10 , and they can be all facing the same direction through the hanger  10  to allow multiple hangers  10  to connect together. Multiple hangers  10  can stack up on the side of a metal surface, such as a washer or dryer. This allows the hangers  10  to stack up neatly, one on top of the other, preventing a pile of unorganized hangers  10 . 
         [0059]    In a preferred embodiment the hand grip  18  assists with holding and inserting the hanger  10  vertically through the collar. The hand grip  18  assists with the ease of use for inserting and removing the hanger  10  from clothing. 
         [0060]    In a preferred embodiment the texture  24  can be built in to the hanger  10 , applied to all or part of the hanger  10 , or an alternate method which achieves the same goal can be added. Texture  24  helps prevent clothing from slipping off of the hanger  10 , and prevents “nipples” from forming on the shoulders of the clothing. 
         [0061]      FIG. 2  is the rear view of the hanger  10 . As in  FIG. 1 , the hook  12  is located in the center upper portion of the hanger  10  and the right and left side arms  14  and bottom/pant bar  16  are visible. 
         [0062]    In a preferred embodiment the convex grooves  26  will line up with the concave grooves  20  on the opposite side of another hanger  10  which allows the hangers  10  to be stackable to organize them and to prevent a pile of tangled clothes hangers  10 . Magnets  28  can also be used to assist with the stackable function. 
         [0063]      FIG. 3  is the front view of a pant hanger  22  with the body having a shape that is similar to a traditional open-end pant hanger  22  and presumably constructed of plastic, metal, or wood, resin, composite, or a recyclable material. 
         [0064]    In a preferred embodiment the pant hanger  22  has a bottom bar  16  with an open end design for ease of use hanging up garments such as pants, slacks, or skirts. 
         [0065]    In a preferred embodiment the pant hanger  22  has concave grooves  20  on one side of the pant hanger  22  that line up with the convex grooves  26  on the opposite side of another pant hanger  22 . Magnets  28  can also be used to assist with the stackable function. This allows the pant hangers  22  to stack up neatly, one on top of the other, preventing tangling. 
         [0066]    In a preferred embodiment the hand grip  18  assists with the ease of use for holding onto the pant hanger  22 . 
         [0067]    In a preferred embodiment the pant hanger  22  can be equipped with a roller  30  that is seen on the hanger  10  in  FIG. 5  and  FIG. 6 . 
         [0068]      FIG. 4  is the rear view of the pant hanger  22 . In the preferred embodiment, the pant hanger  22  has convex grooves  26  on one side of the pant hanger  22  that line up with the concave grooves  20  on the opposite side of another pant hanger  22 . Magnets  28  can also be used to assist with the stackable function. This allows the pant hangers  22  to stack up neatly, one on top of the other, preventing tangling. 
         [0069]      FIG. 5  is the front view of the hanger  10  with a roller  30 , wheel, sleeve, bearing or any other embodiment that achieves the desired purpose of allowing the hanger  10  to roll. In the preferred embodiment the roller  30  will be where the hook  12  is located to allow the hanger  10  to “roll” on the closet rod  40 . The roller  30  will assist the hanger  10  to roll back and forth with ease, assisting the user as they look through their clothing. 
         [0070]      FIG. 6  is a close up perspective view of the thicker contoured  84  hanger  80 . The contoured  84  hanger  80  is used frequently for suits, coats, and dresses. 
         [0071]    In a preferred embodiment the convex grooves  26  will line up with the concave grooves  20  on the opposite side of another hanger  80 . Magnets  28  can also be used to assist with the stackable function. This allows the hangers  80  to stack to up neatly, one on top of the other, preventing tangling. 
         [0072]    In a preferred embodiment the design of the contoured  84  hanger  80  functions by having have a close tolerance between the contoured  84  hanger  80 , the hook  12 , and the miniature closet rod  40 . The front side of the hanger  80  underneath the hook  12  touches the top of the miniature closet rod  40 . The rear side of the hanger  80  underneath the miniature closet rod  40  touches the bottom of the miniature closet rod  40 , which prevents the hanger  80  from tilting forward. This maximizes the use of the contour  84  and shapes the clothing perfect. The thickness  82  of the hanger  80  assists with this function. 
         [0073]      FIG. 7  is a front, rear, top, or bottom view of the miniature closet rod  40 . In a preferred embodiment the miniature closet rod  40  can be shipped in the same box as the hangers  10 , eliminating expensive shipping costs which are associated with shipping standard length closet rods. The length can vary and can easily be connected together by a coupling or mounting bracket that the rod is pressed or snapped into. This would be beneficial to be able to move an entire rod from the laundry room to the closet, or from a doorway, back and forth with ease. A connection pin  44  would also work, which inserts into the female ends  42  of the closet rods  40 , creating a long closet rod with a smooth finish the entire length. The rod  40  can be cut to length by the user. The rod  40  and the connecting pin  44  can be made of, but not limited to, metal, plastic, fiberglass, and carbon fiber. The rod  40  has a diameter of approximately ⅜″, although a wide variety of dimensions will work, depending on the strength of the material. Sleeve inserts and or caps can also be added into or on the ends of the rod  40 . The rod  40  can be mounted by screw in clips  50 , miniature closet rod wall mount holders  58 , shelf clips  60 , brackets, or any other method familiar with mounting. Drilling a hole in either side of a vertical surface for the rod to fit in will work also. 
         [0074]    In a preferred embodiment the rod  40  can be in an L bracket form mountable to a vertical surface to create a closet anywhere one chooses. 
         [0075]      FIG. 8  is a front, rear, top, or bottom view of the miniature closet rod  40 . In a preferred embodiment the miniature closet rod  40  could have a male  46  and female  42  end on opposite sides which connect together. Sleeve inserts and or caps can also be added into or on the ends of the rod  40 . 
         [0076]      FIG. 9  is a side view of a screw mounted clip  50  which is in the open position. The clip  50  can be mounted underneath a horizontal surface  66  by a screw through the mounting hole  54 . The clip ends  52  are flexible and press together to clamp around the rod  40 . 
         [0077]      FIG. 10  is a side view of a screw mounted clip  50  which is in the closed position. The clip  50  can be mounted underneath a horizontal surface  66  by a screw through the mounting hole  54 . The clip ends  52  are flexible and press together to clamp around the rod  40 . 
         [0078]      FIG. 11  is a top view of a screw mounted clip  50 . The clip  50  can be mounted underneath a horizontal surface  66  by a screw through the mounting hole  54 . 
         [0079]      FIG. 12  is a front view of a wall mounted miniature closet rod support  58 . The support  58  can be mounted on a vertical surface by a screw through the mounting hole  54 . The rod  40  is held in position by the inside of the support  56 . 
         [0080]      FIG. 13  is the side view of a shelf clip  60  which slides onto a horizontal surface  66 . The top of the shelf clip  62  is angled down to create tension between the clip  60  and the surface  66 . This allows for an easy, screw less install. The rod  40  snaps/sets into the rod mount  64  for easy installation. 
         [0081]      FIG. 14  is a front view of the interior of a closet, showing the garment  70  on the hanger  10  which is attached to the rod  40  which is held in place by a screw mounted clip  50  and a wall mounted closet rod support  58 . The screw mounted clip  50  is connected to a horizontal surface  66 . The distance between the horizontal surface  66  and the top of the rod  40  is approximately ¾″, but this dimension can vary, depending on the size of the rod  40  and the clips  50  or supports  58 . 
         [0082]      FIG. 15  is a top view of the hanger  10  with a shape similar, but not limited to, that of a aerodynamic clothes hanger  10 . The aerodynamic curves  90  located preferably on the bottom side, but not limited to, of the hanger  10 , can be used for flight, similar to that of a boomerang, although this type of use would void the warranty. The hand grip  18  can be located on the arm  14  of the hanger  10  and used to assist with throwing the hanger  10  in a manner to allow it to fly. 
         [0083]    One intended use of the disclosed invention is as an anti-theft device for commercial establishments such as hotels and clothing retailers. Few end users would wish to steal a hanger that could only be used with a miniature closet rod. In a hotel, as an example, the miniature closet rod could be installed as part of a rod system in the closet. In such an embodiment the hook could have a wheel such that it easily rolls along the accompanying rod system. Additionally, decorative and aesthetic accoutrements could be added to the rod system including lighting inside, above, or on the side of the rod. The hanger can be constructed of plastic, metal, wood, resin, composite, or a recyclable material, or just the top portion may be metal, or wrapped in metal or a durable material. The elimination of the protruding hook, and the addition of the stackable system, solves the problems identified in the prior art and offers a neat, contemporary look to clothes hanging. 
         [0084]    In a preferred embodiment, the stackable feature with concave and convex grooves can be knobs, holes, magnets, or any other method that can be used to assist with stacking the hangers to prevent a tangled mess. 
         [0085]    In a preferred embodiment, the user will remove the existing traditional closet rod in the closet and affix the miniature closet rod to the underside of the closet shelving that is typically in place above the traditional closet rod. The miniature closet rod can be of varying sizes although ⅜″ to ½″ diameter is sufficient to allow the hanger to connect smoothly, while maximizing the vertical space saved and minimizing the visual of the miniature rod. The user will save approximately 6″ of vertical closet space (approximately ¾ of a cubic foot per linear foot) by using this system rather than a traditional clothes hanger and closet rod. In addition, the user may elect to affix additional short, wall mount miniature closet rods to hang the clothing parallel, instead of perpendicular, on the wall behind the clothing for additional hanging. These articles of clothing could lie against the back wall and the miniature closet rods would thereby provide additional hanging storage, for articles that are used less frequently. 
         [0086]    The same system may be used under laundry room cabinets, in small spaces, under doorways or anywhere that a user desires to hang clothing but does not wish to mount a bulky and unsightly traditional clothes rod, especially if ones uses the metal L bracket to enable even more potential hanging spaces. 
         [0087]    Yet another embodiment for the system is for it to be applied to tie or belt holders in the same fashion it is used in place of the traditional hook on hangers. 
         [0088]    The versatility of this system is that the hangers guide themselves to hang up and are just as easily removed, providing another benefit in speed of hanging up and removing clothes. Yet another benefit is when in use in vehicles, RV&#39;s for example, if the hanger sways the arm of the hanger will hit the shelving above it to prevent the hanger from falling off. 
         [0089]    The miniature closet rod may be any color to blend in with its surroundings. In an embodiment, a ⅜″ diameter rod could be mounted to the top of a doorway. If the doorway were white, the rod could be white. The rod would be minimally visible verses a traditional closet rod, yet the user could quickly and easily hang clothing in the doorway. This could be of value in a laundry room or even in a living or bedroom. Many people enjoy folding their laundry while watching TV in a living room or den. With this embodiment they can hang their clothes without making multiple trips to the bedroom closet. The closet rod can be removable for ease of moving from one room to another. 
         [0090]    The color of the rods and the hangers can be virtually any color, depending on the user&#39;s preference. 
         [0091]    Although preferred embodiments are illustrated with regard to types and sizes of the miniature closet rod and the opening of the mini hook, there are many types of possible embodiments that would be apparent to one skilled in the art. Movable sections of rods can be beneficial when moving from one room to another. 
         [0092]    While the figures depict a shape similar to the traditional triangular shape of hangers, other shapes and embodiments can be used. The term hanger used herein can refer to any clothes hanger that has a body capable of supporting an article of clothing. As an example, some clothes hangers are in a rectangular, rather than triangular shape, and may have clips to hold pants or other garments. The type of hanger body or material of which it is constructed is not an obstacle to the use of the miniature hook method. Tie and belt holders are another example. 
         [0093]    The hanger shape can be that with an aerodynamic shape, it can be similar to the shape of a boomerang, but not limited to, allowing the hanger to be thrown for flight. The hand grip can assist with the use of the aerodynamic hanger and can be placed anywhere on the hanger to assist with the throwing of the hanger. 
         [0094]    While the disclosed invention has been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments thereof, many changes, modifications, alterations and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The invention should therefore not be limited to the particular preferred embodiment disclosed but should include all embodiments that could fall within the scope of the claims. 
         [0095]    Accordingly, the preferred embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings and described in detail above are intended to be illustrative, not limiting, and various changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the claims set forth below.