hash_me_up.js

var elementsToHash = function(elements) {
    var hash = {};
    
    elements.each(function() {
        var element = $(this);
        hash[element.attr("name")] = element.val();
    });
    
    return hash;
}

/* Example usage - could make this a jQuery plugin */

var stuff = $("input.stuff");
var stuffAsHash = elementsToHash(stuff);