# US 2019/0167015 A1 · Apparatus, method and assembly for displaying and storing a handbag > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2019/0167015 A1 - Document ID: US20190167015A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/269,555 - Filed: 2019-02-06 - Published: 2019-06-06 - Earliest claimed: 2016-08-11 - Inventors: Nathan Morehouse - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190167015A1 ## CPC - A47F 7/285: {Show stands having fixation means, e.g. hanging means, slidable fixations, frictional retaining means, theft prevention} - A47F 5/04: Stands with a central pillar, e.g. tree type {(A47F5/02 takes precedence)} - A47F 5/0838: {Rails or bars; Article supports therefor, e.g. brackets being slidably attached on the outside thereof} - A47F 5/0861: {Anti-theft means therefor} - A47F 5/0869: {Accessories for article-supporting brackets, e.g. price- indicating means, not covered by a single one of groups A47F5/08 (pushing means therefor A47F1/128)} - A47F: SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS ## Abstract An apparatus, method and assembly for storage and display of a handbag that includes at least one bracket, at least one support rod and at least one head adapter for holding the handle or strap of a handbag. The apparatus, method and assembly provides for an aesthetically-pleasing design for displaying high-end handbags, that prevents wear and tear on the handbag and more, specifically, prevents wear and tear on the handle or strap of a handbag. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A head adapter for supporting and displaying a handbag, comprising: a closed loop that substantially supports at least a portion of a handbag; and an opening within said closed loop wherein said opening is substantially fitted to receive a support rod. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The head adapter of claim 1, wherein said closed loop is substantially the shape of a cylinder. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The head adapter of claim 1, wherein said closed loop is substantially symmetrical. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The head adapter of claim 1, wherein said opening with said closed loop fully pierces said closed loop. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The head adapter of claim 1, wherein said closed loop is reversibly separable into at least two parts to further support at least a portion of a handbag. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The head adapter of claim 1, wherein said closed loop is reversibly extendable and retractable into at least two orientations. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The head adapter of claim 1, wherein said closed loop further comprises at least one additional support portion that engages at least a portion of said handbag. ### Claim 8 An assembly for supporting and displaying a handbag, comprising: at least one closed loop; at least one opening within said closed loop for receiving a support rod; and at least one support rod comprising a support rod. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The assembly of claim 8, wherein said support rod comprises a substantially cylindrical shape. ### Claim 10 (depends on 8) The assembly of claim 8, wherein said support rod comprises an extendable length. ### Claim 11 An assembly for supporting and displaying a handbag, comprising: at least one closed loop; at least one support rod; at least one bracket; an opening within said at least one closed loop for receiving at least one of the support rods. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The assembly of claim 11, wherein said assembly comprises at least one bracket comprising a substantially vertical orientation that is affixed to a wall. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The assembly of claim 11, wherein said assembly comprises at least one bracket comprising a substantially vertical orientation that is a free standing unit. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The assembly of claim 11, wherein said at least one bracket comprises a substantially horizontal orientation, comprising a substantially horizontal bracket that is affixed to two vertical support brackets that are further affixed to a wall. ### Claim 15 (depends on 11) The assembly of claim 11, wherein said assembly comprises at least two support rods comprising reversibly extendable lengths. ### Claim 16 (depends on 11) The assembly of claim 11, wherein said at least one bracket comprises a vertical orientation that is affixed to a wall. ### Claim 17 (depends on 11) The assembly of claim 11, wherein said at least one closed loop further comprises at least one closed loop that is fully penetrated with a support rod and at least one closed loop that is partially penetrated by said support rod. ### Claim 18 (depends on 11) The assembly of claim 11, wherein said at least one closed loop further comprises a closed loop that comprises an additional support portion for supporting a handle or strap of a handbag. ### Claim 19 (depends on 12) The assembly of claim 12, wherein said assembly comprising at least one bracket comprising a substantially vertical orientation that is affixed to a wall further comprises at least two laterally connected vertically oriented brackets that further comprise at least two support rods removably connected therefrom and that further comprise each at least one closed loop. ### Claim 20 (depends on 14) The assembly of claim 14, wherein said assembly comprising a substantially horizontal bracket that is affixed to two vertical support brackets that are further affixed to a wall further comprises at least two laterally connected horizontally oriented brackets that further comprise at least two support rods removably connected therefrom and that further comprise each at least one closed loop.