US Patent 10099626 Garment hanging device

A garment hanging device for use in a vehicle includes a coupler that is configured to couple to a garment hook of the vehicle. A plate is hingedly coupled to the coupler. The plate is selectively positionable in a stowed configuration, wherein a first edge of the plate is positioned adjacent to the coupler, and a deployed configuration, wherein the first edge is positioned substantially perpendicular to the coupler. A plurality of first slots is positioned in the first edge of the plate. The first slots are configured to insert hook portions of hangers to couple the hangers to the plate. Garments that are positioned on the hangers are suspended from the plate.