PUBLIC DISCLOSURE — HYBRID HOOK WITH INVERTED V SUPPORT

 

 




PUBLIC DISCLOSURE — HYBRID HOOK WITH INVERTED V SUPPORT

Title:
Hybrid Wall Hook with Downward Inverted-V Support Arms for Improved Garment Shape

Author:
Samir Eltom

Date of Public Disclosure:
2026-01-27

1. Field of Use

This disclosure relates to hardware for hanging garments, specifically wall-mounted hooks commonly used behind doors, in lockers, or on walls. The invention aims to improve garment shape retention during temporary hanging without the bulk of a full hanger.

2. Background Problem

Conventional single-point wall hooks typically support a garment by a small contact area (such as the collar or hood loop). This causes:

  • Stretching at the neck/collar area

  • Shoulder collapse or deformation

  • Wrinkling or drooping

  • Poor support for hoodies, jackets, and soft fabrics

Users often avoid full hangers in small spaces because they require horizontal rods and take more room.

3. Summary of the Invention

The invention is a hybrid wall hook that combines:

  1. A standard projecting hook for quick hanging, and

  2. A set of short downward-angled support arms arranged in an inverted V beneath the outer curved section of the hook.

This design distributes garment load over multiple points and supports the upper back/shoulder area with minimal added bulk.

4. Key Structural Features

The invention consists of:

  • A mounting plate or mount suitable for attachment to a flat surface (wall, locker panel, door, etc.)

  • A primary hook arm that extends outward and curves upward for hanging loops, collars, hats, or straps

  • A pair of downward-angled support arms (“inverted V”) located just beneath the curved tip of the primary hook and attached to the hook (not the wall plate)

4.1 Geometry

  • The support arms are approximately finger-length (estimated 5–10 cm)

  • The arms form an angle of approximately 60°–100°

  • The inverted V is spaced several centimeters away from the wall, suspended from the main hook structure

  • The support arms terminate in rounded ends to avoid fabric damage

5. Mode of Operation

A garment is placed on the hook as normal. In addition to the collar or loop being supported by the hook, the garment’s upper body area (shoulders or upper back region) rests across the two angled arms of the inverted V.

This results in:

  • Reduced stretching at the collar

  • Improved weight distribution

  • Less drooping while retaining fast one-hand operation

  • Better support than a single-point hook but with less bulk than a full hanger

6. Possible Variations

Variations of this concept may include:

  • Different rod lengths for the inverted V arms

  • Different angles to adapt to specific garment types

  • Materials such as metal rods, molded plastic, silicone-coated metal, or wood

  • Folding arms that deploy when needed

  • Soft padded ends for delicate fabrics

  • Magnetic or adhesive mounting plates

  • Over-door mounting brackets

7. Advantages Over Prior Art

Compared to standard hooks:

  • More supportive geometry

  • Reduced fabric deformation

  • Better temporary storage solution without requiring a hanger rod

Compared to full hangers:

  • Easier and faster to use

  • Fits in tighter spaces (doors, walls, lockers)

  • No horizontal rod required

8. Example Use Cases

  • Behind bedroom doors

  • Locker rooms (schools, gyms)

  • Tight closets

  • Bathroom door hooks for towels and robes

  • Entry hall coat hooks

  • Dorm rooms and small apartments

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