U.S. patent application number 15/376350 was filed with the patent office on 2017-06-15 for storage rack with multiple shelves.
The applicant listed for this patent is Michael Coney. Invention is credited to Michael Coney.
Application Number | 20170164741 15/376350 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 59019310 |
Filed Date | 2017-06-15 |
United States Patent
Application |
20170164741 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Coney; Michael |
June 15, 2017 |
Storage Rack with Multiple Shelves
Abstract
A storage rack with multiple shelves includes a mounting system,
a base plate, and a plurality of shelf assemblies. The mounting
system is integrated onto a top end of the base plate and secure
the storage rack onto a door or a wall. The plurality of shelf
assemblies is positioned parallel with a top edge of the base plate
and vertically distributed along the base plate. The plurality of
shelf assemblies is perpendicularly connected to a front surface of
the base plate and provides a storage area for hats or other
delicate items. The plurality of shelf assemblies is configured to
be retractable and positioned atop the front surface of the base
plate so that the plurality of shelf assemblies and the base plate
can be stored as a flat unit to minimize storage space.
Inventors: |
Coney; Michael; (Bridgeport,
CT) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
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State |
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Type |
Coney; Michael |
Bridgeport |
CT |
US |
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Family ID: |
59019310 |
Appl. No.: |
15/376350 |
Filed: |
December 12, 2016 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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62266456 |
Dec 11, 2015 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47B 95/00 20130101;
A47B 96/027 20130101; A47B 43/003 20130101; A47B 47/0075
20130101 |
International
Class: |
A47B 96/02 20060101
A47B096/02; A47B 95/00 20060101 A47B095/00; A47B 47/00 20060101
A47B047/00 |
Claims
1. A storage rack with multiple shelves comprises: a mounting
system; a base plate; a plurality of shelf assemblies; each of the
plurality of shelf assemblies comprises a first supporting
mechanism, a second supporting mechanism, and a shelf; the mounting
system being integrated onto a top end of the base plate; the
plurality of shelf assemblies being perpendicularly positioned with
a top edge of the base plate; the plurality of shelf assemblies
being distributed along the base plate; and the shelf being
perpendicularly mounted to a front surface of the base plate
through the first supporting mechanism and the second supporting
mechanism.
2. The storage rack with multiple shelves as claimed in claim 1
comprises: the base plate further comprises a first lateral edge
and a second lateral edge; the first lateral edge and the second
lateral edge being positioned parallel to each other; and the first
lateral edge and the second lateral edge being perpendicularly and
terminally positioned of the top edge.
3. The storage rack with multiple shelves as claimed in claim 1
comprises: the mounting system comprises at least one frame hook;
and the frame hook being symmetrically connected to the base plate,
adjacent to the top edge.
4. The storage rack with multiple shelves as claimed in claim 1
comprises: the mounting system comprises a pair of mounting holes;
and the pair of mounting holes being symmetrically traversing
through the base plate, adjacent to the top edge.
5. The storage rack with multiple shelves as claimed in claim 1
comprises: the first supporting mechanism being adjacently
positioned with a first lateral edge of the base plate and a first
edge of the shelf; the second supporting mechanism being adjacently
positioned with a second lateral edge of the base plate and a
second edge of the shelf; the first edge being positioned coplanar
to the first lateral edge; the second edge being positioned
coplanar to the second lateral edge; and a front end and a rear end
of the shelf being retractably connected to the base plate by the
first supporting mechanism and the second supporting mechanism.
6. The storage rack with multiple shelves as claimed in claim 5
comprises: the first supporting mechanism and the second supporting
mechanism each comprise a L-bracket, a magnet, a cable, and a cord
lock; the L-bracket being connected onto front surface of the base
plate; the magnet being integrated into the rear end of the shelf;
the rear end of the shelf being attached to the L-bracket by the
magnet; an upper end of the cable being connected to the base
plate; a lower end of the cable traversing through the front end of
the shelf; and the lower end of the cable being slidably engaged
with the shelf by the cord lock.
7. A storage rack with multiple shelves comprises: a mounting
system; a base plate; a plurality of shelf assemblies; each of the
plurality of shelf assemblies comprises a first supporting
mechanism, a second supporting mechanism, and a shelf; the mounting
system being integrated onto a top end of the base plate; the
plurality of shelf assemblies being perpendicularly positioned with
a top edge of the base plate; the plurality of shelf assemblies
being distributed along the base plate; the first supporting
mechanism being adjacently positioned with a first lateral edge of
the base plate and a first edge of the shelf; the second supporting
mechanism being adjacently positioned with a second lateral edge of
the base plate and a second edge of the shelf; the first edge being
positioned coplanar to the first lateral edge; the second edge
being positioned coplanar to the second lateral edge; and a front
end and a rear end of the shelf being retractably connected to a
front surface of the base plate by the first supporting mechanism
and the second supporting mechanism.
8. The storage rack with multiple shelves as claimed in claim 7
comprises: the first lateral edge and the second lateral edge being
positioned parallel to each other; and the first lateral edge and
the second lateral edge being perpendicularly and terminally
positioned of the top edge.
9. The storage rack with multiple shelves as claimed in claim 7
comprises: the mounting system comprises at least one frame hook;
and the frame hook being symmetrically connected to the base plate,
adjacent to the top edge.
10. The storage rack with multiple shelves as claimed in claim 7
comprises: the mounting system comprises a pair of mounting holes;
and the pair of mounting holes being symmetrically traversing
through the base plate, adjacent to the top edge.
11. The storage rack with multiple shelves as claimed in claim 7
comprises: the first supporting mechanism and the second supporting
mechanism each comprise a L-bracket, a magnet, a cable, and a cord
lock; the L-bracket being connected onto front surface of the base
plate; the magnet being integrated into the rear end of the shelf;
the rear end of the shelf being attached to the L-bracket by the
magnet; an upper end of the cable being connected to the base
plate; a lower end of the cable traversing through the front end of
the shelf; and the lower end of the cable being slidably engaged
with the shelf by the cord lock.
Description
[0001] The current application claims a priority to the U.S.
Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 62/266,456 filed on Dec.
11, 2015. The current application is filed on Dec. 12, 2016 while
Dec. 11, 2016 was on a weekend.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates generally to a storage shelf
that can be hung with the ability to collapse conveniently and
efficiently. More specifically, the present invention is an over
the door or wall mounting rack that can store hats or other light
materials.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Aesthetic appearance of a head wear is directly dependent on
the curvature or the pristine look of the visor, brim, crown,
cockade, peak, and the plume. Head wear comes in a variety of
styles, colors, and materials. As a result, each type of head wear
requires the user to store the item in a certain way so that the
head wear does not change the aesthetic appearance.
[0004] It is an objective of the present invention to provide the
storage rack with multiple shelves to accommodate each types of
head wears. The present invention provides a shelf area that can be
set to a variety of different angles based on the need of the user
via cord lock, allowing the user to store any type of head wear
comfortably knowing that their aesthetic appearance will not be
altered or affected. The present invention features multiple
shelves that can be adjusted to different angular orientations
independently. This invention can be mounted over the door or onto
a wall, allowing the user to hang up or remove the apparatus
quickly and easily. Each shelf is held up by two strings and two
brackets. The shelves are not permanently fastened to the brackets.
However, two magnets that are integrated into the bottom corners of
the shelves removably secure each shelf to the respective brackets.
This allows the user to easily remove the shelves for storage
purposes. The present invention allows users to safely store and
display head wear. In addition, the present invention can also
accommodate other accessories including, but are not limited to,
clothes, scarves, cables, art supplies, jewelry, threads, and other
light and delicate items.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention,
showing the frame hook as the mounting system.
[0006] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the present invention,
showing the pair of mounting holes as the mounting system.
[0007] FIG. 3 is a front view of the present invention.
[0008] FIG. 4 is a side view of the present invention, showing the
plane upon which a detail view E is taken shown in FIG. 5 and a
detail view H is taken shown in FIG. 6.
[0009] FIG. 5 is a detail view of the present invention taken
within the section-E of FIG. 4.
[0010] FIG. 6 is a detail view of the present invention taken
within the section-H of FIG. 4.
DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION
[0011] All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of
describing selected versions of the present invention and are not
intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
[0012] The present invention is a storage rack with multiple
shelves to accommodate head wear and other delicate items that
require to maintain constant aesthetic appearance. For example, the
present invention accommodates accessories including, but are not
limited to, hats, clothes, scarves, cables, art supplies, jewelry,
threads, and other light weighted items. The present invention
comprises a mounting system 1, a base plate 4, and a plurality of
shelf assemblies 10 as shown in FIG. 1-2. Furthermore, each of the
plurality of shelf assemblies 10 comprises a first supporting
mechanism 11, a second supporting mechanism 18, and a shelf 19. In
reference to the general configuration of the present invention,
the mounting system 1 is integrated onto a top end 5 of the base
plate 4. The plurality of shelf assemblies 10 is perpendicularly
positioned with a top edge 6 of the base plate 4 in such a way that
the plurality of shelf assemblies 10 is vertically distributed
along the base plate 4. Resultantly, the shelf 19 is
perpendicularly mounted to a front surface 9 of the base plate 4
through the first supporting mechanism 11 and the second supporting
mechanism 18. Additionally, the first supporting mechanism 11 and
the second supporting mechanism 18 allow the shelf 19 to be
adjusted into different angular orientations.
[0013] The base plate 4 is a long and thin rectangle panel that
further comprises a first lateral edge 7 and a second lateral edge
8. Furthermore, it is important to note that the exact dimensions
of the base plate 4 may dependent upon other features of the
present invention. For example, increasing the number of shelf
assemblies 10 may require the base plate 4 to be increased in
height. The base plate 4 is made of a rigid material which is
capable of bearing some loading forces as the ridged material can
include, but is not limited to, plastic, particle board, and sheet
metals. In reference to FIG. 1, the first lateral edge 7 and the
second lateral edge 8 are positioned parallel to each other and
perpendicularly and terminally positioned of the top edge 6. In
other words, the top edge 6, the first lateral edge 7, the second
lateral edge 8, and a bottom edge of the base plate 4 delineate the
general shape of the base plate 4. The front surface 9 is formed
into a flat surface area so that the plurality of shelf assemblies
10 can be properly aligned and secured to the front surface 9.
Additionally, the base plate 4 may bear specific colorations or
patters which are intended to improve the aesthetic appeal of the
present invention. The colorations or patters add a factor of
customizability to the present invention, allowing the user to
choose what color or pattern is most appealing to them.
[0014] In reference to FIG. 1, the mounting system 1 comprises at
least one frame hook 2 in order to vertically hold the base plate 4
on a door panel. The frame hook 2 comprises a thin rectangular
cross section of material bent ninety degrees at two different
points to form a hook portion. The frame hook 2 is designed to
snuggly fit over a door panel, thereby providing an anchor point
for the base plate 4 to be attached to the door panel. The frame
hook 2 is symmetrically connected to a backside of the base plate 4
and positioned adjacent to the top edge 6, wherein the hook portion
of the frame hook 2 is orientated away from the front surface 9.
Even though the present invention preferably utilizes a single
frame hook 2, the present invention can utilize a plurality of
frame hooks 2 for increased stability. In such a case, the
plurality of frame hooks 2 is also symmetrically and horizontally
connected along the top edge 6 of the base plate 4 as additional
vertical supports for the present invention.
[0015] In reference to FIG. 2, the mounting system 1 comprises a
pair of mounting holes 3 in order to vertically hold the base plate
4 on a wall. More specifically, the pair of mounting holes 3 is
symmetrically traversed through the base plate 4 and positioned
adjacent to the top edge 6. As a result, the pair of mounting holes
3 can be utilized to tie mounting cords, insert screws, or insert
nails, wherein the aforementioned fastening members secure the base
plate 4 to the wall.
[0016] The plurality of shelf assemblies 10 is attached to the base
plate 4 as is illustrated in FIG. 3, and provide the physical
surface upon which a variety of different items can be placed for
storage. The plurality of shelf assemblies 10 is distributed
vertically along the base plate 4, and the distance between each of
the plurality of shelf assemblies 10 may vary. The number of shelf
assemblies 10 is dependent upon the overall height of the base
plate 4 as there must be some space left between each of plurality
of shelf assemblies 10 in order to allow the storage of items
thereon. In reference to FIG. 1-2, the first supporting mechanism
11 is adjacently positioned with the first lateral edge 7 and a
first edge 20 of the shelf 19. The second supporting mechanism 18
is adjacently positioned with the second lateral edge 8 and a
second edge 21 of the shelf 19. As a result, the first edge 20 is
positioned coplanar to the first lateral edge 7 while the second
edge 21 is positioned coplanar to the second lateral edge 8. A
front end 23 and a rear end 22 of the shelf 19 are retractably
mounted to the base plate 4 by the first supporting mechanism 11
and the second supporting mechanism 18. More specifically, the
first supporting mechanism 11 and the second supporting mechanism
18 allow the user to easily detach and collapse the shelf 19 for
storage purpose. Furthermore, the first supporting mechanism 11 and
the second supporting mechanism 18 allow the user easily adjust the
shelf 19 into different angular orientations. As a result, the base
plate 4 can be secured to an angular surface without compromising
the storage capability of the plurality of shelf assemblies 10.
[0017] In reference to FIG. 4-6, the first supporting mechanism 11
and the second supporting mechanism 18 each comprise a L-bracket
12, a magnet 13, a cable 14, and a cord lock 17. The L-bracket 12
is connected onto front surface 9, and the magnet 13 is integrated
into the rear end 22 of the shelf 19. As a result, the rear end 22
of the shelf 19 is attached to the L-bracket 12 by the magnet 13.
More specifically, the magnet 13 is fastened to the underside of
the shelf 19 and coincident with a rear corner of the shelf 19. In
order to provide a level surface, the magnet 13 is preferably
positioned flush with the underside of the shelf 19. A vertical
support of the L-bracket 12 is connected onto the front surface 9
so that a horizontal support of the L-bracket 12 can provide a
sufficient surface area for the rear end 22 of the shelf 19. The
L-bracket 12 must be manufactured using a ferrous metal in order to
ensure magnetic attraction between the magnet 13 and the L-bracket
12 so that the rear end 22 of the shelf 19 can be removably
attached. Resultantly, the shelf 19 is horizontally held in place
by the magnetic attraction between the magnet 13 and the L-bracket
12. An upper end 15 of the cable 14 is connected to the base plate
4 and positioned atop the L-bracket 12 so that the upper end 15 can
provide a permanent connection point between the cable 14 and the
base plate 4. A lower end 16 of the cable 14 is traversed through
the front end 23 of the shelf 19 and slidably engaged with the
shelf 19 by the cord lock 17. More specifically, the cord lock 17
is positioned underneath the shelf 19 and allows the user to adjust
the angular position of the shelf 19 through the cord lock 17 as
the cable 14 angularly extends from the base plate 4 to the front
end 23 of the shelf 19.
[0018] Although the invention has been explained in relation to its
preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other
possible modifications and variations can be made without departing
from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter
claimed.
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