Hanging storage enclosure
11930928 ยท 2024-03-19
Inventors
Cpc classification
A47B88/42
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A47B2088/421
HUMAN NECESSITIES
International classification
A47G25/00
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A47B88/42
HUMAN NECESSITIES
Abstract
A hanging storage enclosure includes a main frame, a hanging mechanism, a top slide and a bottom slide. The main frame has a hollow interior having a top side, a bottom side, and an open front end. The hanging mechanism is on the top side. The hanging mechanism is configured to hang the main frame from an object. The top slide is positioned on the top side and the bottom slide is positioned on the bottom side. The top slide is configured to slide in and out of the top side of the main frame for positioning the top side. The bottom slide is configured to slide in and out of the bottom side for positioning the bottom side.
Claims
1. A hanging storage enclosure comprising: a main frame with a hollow interior having a top side, a bottom side, an open front end, and a back on an opposite side of the main frame from the open front end; a hanging mechanism on the top side of the main frame, the hanging mechanism is configured to hang the main frame from an object; a top vertical slide positioned approximate the back of the main frame, the top vertical slide slides in and out vertically from the top side of the main frame, wherein the top vertical slide is configured for positioning the top side of the main frame, the top vertical slide is positioned on the back of the main frame and includes a top upright bracket with a top across bracket at a top vertical distal end of the top across bracket, wherein the top across bracket is configured to slide vertically up and down from the back of the main frame; and a bottom vertical slide positioned approximate the back of the main frame, the bottom vertical slide slides in and out vertically from the bottom side of the main frame, wherein the bottom vertical slide is configured for positioning the bottom side of the main frame, the bottom vertical slide is positioned on the back of the main frame and includes a bottom upright bracket with a bottom across bracket at a vertical bottom distal end of the bottom across bracket, wherein the bottom upright bracket is configured to slide vertically up and down from the back of the main frame.
2. The hanging storage enclosure of claim 1 wherein a combination of the hanging mechanism, the top vertical slide and the bottom vertical slide is configured to stabilize and position the hanging storage enclosure horizontally below the object.
3. The hanging storage enclosure of claim 2, wherein the object is a closet rod and the hanging mechanism is configured to hang the main frame from the closet rod; wherein the combination of the hanging mechanism, the top vertical slide and the bottom vertical slide is configured to stabilize and position the hanging storage enclosure horizontally below the closet rod.
4. The hanging storage enclosure of claim 3, where the closet rod is positioned above a bottom surface and below a top surface, wherein: the top vertical slide is configured for positioning the top side of the main frame relative to the top surface below the closet rod; and the bottom vertical slide is configured for positioning the bottom side of the main frame relative to the bottom surface below the closet rod; wherein the combination of the hanging mechanism, the top vertical slide and the bottom vertical slide is configured to stabilize and position the hanging storage enclosure horizontally below the closet rod while utilizing the top surface and the bottom surface for stabilizing a horizontal position of the hanging storage enclosure below the closet rod; wherein the hanging mechanism is configured to lock onto the closet rod, wherein: when the hanging mechanism is locked onto the closet rod, the hanging mechanism is configured to stabilize the hanging storage enclosure from traveling transversely along the closet rod; when the hanging mechanism is locked onto the closet rod, the hanging mechanism is configured to prevent the hanging storage enclosure from lifting vertically and inadvertently being removed from the closet rod; when the hanging mechanism is locked onto the closet rod, the hanging mechanism is configured to reduce the hanging storage enclosure from rotating about the closet rod; or combinations thereof.
5. The hanging storage enclosure of claim 1, wherein the hanging mechanism including: a top member with a notch sized and configured to receive the object; a front member configured to support the top member at an elevated position above the top side of the main frame; and an adjustable lock configured to adjust to various size objects received within the notch of the top member for locking the various sized objects in the notch of the top member; wherein the adjustable lock including: an angled member with a friction top portion, and a rounded bottom portion with teeth; the angled member is connected to the hanging mechanism at a pivot point configured to pivot the friction top portion towards and away from the notch of the top member; and a movable groove plate configured to rotate the angled member via the rounded bottom portion with the teeth, whereby: when the movable groove plate is moved toward the hanging mechanism, the friction top portion of the angled member is moved towards the notch of the top member for locking the object into the notch; and when the movable groove plate is moved away from the hanging mechanism, the friction top portion of the angled member is moved away from the notch of the top member for unlocking the object out of the notch; a release button configured for releasing the movable groove plate and allow it to reverse direction thereby unlocking the object from the notch; wherein the notch of the top member including a trapezoid shape with a wide open bottom, where the interior of the trapezoid shape has friction grooves.
6. The hanging storage enclosure of claim 1, wherein: the top across bracket extends horizontally across from the top upright bracket and includes a second top rounded protrusion at its top horizontal end configured for safely positioning the top side of the main frame against a top surface; and the bottom across bracket extends horizontally across from the bottom upright bracket and includes a second bottom rounded protrusion at its bottom horizontal end configured for safely positioning the bottom side of the main frame against a bottom surface.
7. The hanging storage enclosure of claim 6, wherein: the top upright bracket includes a second top slot therethrough configured to receive a second top locking mechanism while sliding along the back of the main frame, where the second top locking mechanism is configured for locking the top upright bracket in position on the back of the main frame in a second locked top position, and for releasing the top upright bracket to slide along the back of the main frame in a second top release position; and the bottom upright bracket includes a second bottom slot therethrough configured to receive a second bottom locking mechanism while sliding along the back of the main frame, where the second bottom locking mechanism is configured for locking the bottom upright bracket in position on the back of the main frame in a second locked bottom position, and for releasing the bottom upright bracket to slide along the back of the main frame in a second bottom release position.
8. The hanging storage enclosure of claim 1 further comprising at least one drawer configured to fit inside the hollow interior of the main frame, the at least one drawer is configured to slide in and out of the open front end of the main frame, wherein the drawer including: at least one top rail configured to slide in and out of a corresponding number of top tracks positioned under the top side of the main frame; at least one bottom rail configured to slide in and out of a corresponding number of bottom tracks positioned on top of the bottom side of the main frame; a vertical panel connected between the top rails and the bottom rails configured for storing items on one or both sides; and a front cap configured for closing the open front end of the main frame when the drawer is slid into the main frame; wherein, when the drawer is opened thereby creating additional rotational forces about the closet rod, the combination of the hanging mechanism, the top vertical slide and the bottom vertical slide is configured to stabilize and position the hanging storage enclosure horizontally below the closet rod while utilizing the rear closet wall for stabilizing the horizontal position below the closet rod even with the drawer is slid completely out of the main frame; wherein the vertical panel including a plurality of niches configured for attaching a plurality of holders on the vertical panel of the drawer for placing and storing items, wherein the plurality of holders including: a shelf, a container, a horizontal bar, a rack, hooks, a dowel, or combinations thereof; wherein the vertical panel is a reversible panel, the reversible panel is configured to be fastened to either the left or right side of the drawer, wherein: the reversible panel including four L-shaped slots, where each of the four L-shaped slots is positioned approximate a corner of the reversible panel; and the drawer including two sets of four corresponding pins, where one set of the four corresponding pins is configured for positioning the reversible panel on the left side of the drawer, and another set of the four corresponding pins is configured for positioning the reversible panel on the right side of the drawer; wherein the main frame including an opening locking mechanism configured to lock the open front end of the main frame for securing items inside of the main frame, wherein the opening locking mechanism including: a cutout in the bottom side of the main frame; a holed protrusion in the cutout configured for receiving a padlock for locking a drawer to the holed protrusion thereby locking the drawer inside of the main frame.
9. The hanging storage enclosure of claim 1, wherein the main frame including a left side and a right side configured for concealing the drawer in the main frame of the hanging storage enclosure; wherein the left side or the right side including an indention configured for gripping a front cap of the drawer for sliding out the drawer from the main frame.
10. A hanging storage enclosure comprising: a main frame with a hollow interior having a top side, a bottom side, an open front end, a back on an opposite side of the main frame from the open front end; a drawer configured to fit inside the hollow interior of the main frame, the drawer is configured to slide in and out of the open front end of the main frame, the drawer including a vertical panel configured for storing items; wherein the vertical panel is a reversible panel, the reversible panel is configured to be placed on either side of the drawer, wherein: the reversible panel including four L-shaped slots, where each of the four L-shaped slots is positioned approximate a corner of the reversible panel; and the drawer including two sets of four corresponding pins, where one set of the four corresponding pins is configured for positioning the reversible panel on the left side of the drawer, and another set of the four corresponding pins is configured for positioning the reversible panel on the right side of the drawer; a hanging mechanism on the top side of the main frame, the hanging mechanism is configured to hang the main frame from an object; a top vertical slide positioned approximate the back of the main frame, the top vertical slide is configured to slide vertically in and out of the top side of the main frame, wherein the top vertical slide is configured for positioning the top side of the main frame; and a bottom vertical slide positioned approximate the back of the main frame, the bottom vertical slide is configured to slide vertically in and out of the bottom side of the main frame, wherein the bottom vertical slide is configured for positioning the bottom side of the main frame.
11. A resting storage enclosure comprising: a main frame with a hollow interior having a top side, a bottom side, an open front end, a back on an opposite side of the main frame from the open front end; a drawer configured to fit inside the hollow interior of the main frame, the drawer is configured to slide in and out of the open front end of the main frame; a top vertical slide positioned approximate the back of the main frame, the top vertical slide slides vertically in and out of the top side of the main frame, wherein the top vertical slide is configured for positioning the top side of the main frame, the top vertical slide is positioned on the back of the main frame and includes a top upright bracket with a top across bracket at a top vertical distal end of the top across bracket, wherein the top across bracket is configured to slide vertically up and down from the back of the main frame.
12. The resting storage enclosure of claim 11, wherein a combination of the bottom side and the top vertical slide is configured to stabilize and position the resting storage enclosure on a bottom surface under a top surface.
13. The resting storage enclosure of claim 12, wherein the bottom side of the main frame is configured to rest on the bottom surface and the top vertical slide is configured to stabilize the main frame via the top surface.
14. The resting storage enclosure of claim 13, wherein: the top vertical slide is configured for positioning the top side of the main frame relative to the top surface; and wherein the combination of the bottom side resting on the bottom surface, and the top vertical slide engaging the top surface is configured to stabilize and position the resting storage enclosure on the bottom surface when the drawer is slid out from the main frame.
15. The resting storage enclosure of claim 11, wherein: the top across bracket extends horizontally across from the top upright bracket and includes a second top rounded protrusion at its top configured for safely positioning the top side of the main frame against a top surface.
16. The resting storage enclosure of claim 15, wherein: the top upright bracket includes a second top slot therethrough configured to receive a second top locking mechanism while sliding along the back of the main frame, where the second top locking mechanism is configured for locking the top upright bracket in position on the back of the main frame in a second locked top position, and for releasing the top upright bracket to slide along the back of the main frame in a second top release position.
17. The resting storage enclosure of claim 11, wherein the drawer including: at least one top rail configured to slide in and out of a corresponding number of top tracks positioned under the top side of the main frame; at least one bottom rail configured to slide in and out of a corresponding number of bottom tracks positioned on top of the bottom side of the main frame; a vertical panel connected between the top rails and the bottom rails configured for storing items on one or both sides; and a front cap configured for closing the open front end of the main frame when the drawer is slid into the main frame; wherein, when the drawer is opened thereby creating additional rotational forces about the bottom surface, the top vertical slide is configured to stabilize and position the resting storage enclosure horizontally on the bottom surface even with the drawer is slid completely out of the main frame; wherein the vertical panel including a plurality of niches configured for attaching a plurality of holders on the vertical panel of the drawer for placing and storing items, wherein the plurality of holders including: a shelf, a container, a horizontal bar, a rack, hooks, a dowel, or combinations thereof.
18. The resting storage enclosure of claim 17, wherein the vertical panel is a reversible panel, the reversible panel is configured to be fastened to either the left or right side of the drawer, wherein: the reversible panel including four L-shaped slots, where each of the four L-shaped slots is positioned approximate a corner of the reversible panel; and the drawer including two sets of four corresponding pins, where one set of the four corresponding pins is configured for positioning the reversible panel on the left side of the drawer, and another set of the four corresponding pins is configured for positioning the reversible panel on the right side of the drawer; wherein the main frame including an opening locking mechanism configured to lock the open front end of the main frame for securing items inside of the main frame; wherein the opening locking mechanism including: a cutout in the bottom side of the main frame; a holed protrusion in the cutout configured for receiving a padlock for locking a drawer to the holed protrusion thereby locking the drawer inside of the main frame; wherein the main frame including a left side and a right side configured for concealing the drawer in the main frame of the resting storage enclosure; wherein the left side or the right side including an indention configured for gripping a front cap of the drawer for sliding out the drawer from the main frame.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
(1) The present disclosure will be better understood by reading the Detailed Description with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, and in which like reference numerals denote similar structure and refer to like elements throughout, and in which:
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(28) It is to be noted that the drawings presented are intended solely for the purpose of illustration and that they are, therefore, neither desired nor intended to limit the disclosure to any or all of the exact details of construction shown, except insofar as they may be deemed essential to the claimed disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
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(30) The present disclosure solves the aforementioned limitations of the currently available devices and methods of storage and organization by providing a hanging storage enclosure 10. Hanging storage enclosure 10 may generally include main frame 14, hanging mechanism 22, top slide 26 and bottom slide 28. Main frame 14 may be for providing the structure of frame for hanging storage enclosure 10. Main frame 14 may have hollow interior 15. Main frame 14 may have top side 16, bottom side 18, and open front end 20. Hanging mechanism 22 may be on top side 16 of main frame 14. Hanging mechanism 22 may be configured to hang main frame 14 from object 24. Top slide 26 may be positioned approximate, on, or in top side 16 of main frame 14. Top slide 26 may be configured to slide in and out of top side 16 of main frame 14. Top slide 26 may be configured for positioning top side 16 of main frame 14. Bottom slide 28 may be positioned approximate, on, or in bottom side 18 of main frame 14. Bottom slide 28 may be configured to slide in and out of bottom side 18 of main frame 14. Bottom slide 28 may be configured for positioning bottom side 18 of main frame 14.
(31) One feature of hanging storage enclosure 10 may be that combination 30 of hanging mechanism 22, top slide 26 and bottom slide 28 may be configured to stabilize and position hanging storage enclosure 10 in a level position horizontally below object 24. This horizontal positioning 34 of hanging storage enclosure 10 is best shown in
(32) Hanging mechanism 22 may be included with hanging storage enclosure 10. Hanging mechanism 22 may be for hanging main frame 14 from object 24, like closet rod 32, or any other fixed objects, like hooks, the like, etc. Hanging mechanism 22 may include any device, members, mechanism, means or combination thereof, for hanging main frame 14 from object 24, like closet rod 32. In select embodiments, hanging mechanism 22 can be configured to lock onto closet rod 32. Wherein, in select embodiments, when hanging mechanism 22 is locked onto closet rod 32, hanging mechanism 22 may be configured to stabilize hanging storage enclosure 10 from traveling transversely along closet rod 32, as shown by transverse arrows 38 in
(33) Hanging mechanism 22 may lock to object 24, like closet rod 32, by any means. In select embodiments, as shown in the figures, hanging mechanism 22 can include top member 44 with notch 46 sized and configured to receive object 24, like closet rod 32. Front member 48 may be included and configured to support top member 44 at elevated position 50 above top side 16 of main frame 14. In addition, in select embodiments, adjustable lock 52 may be included with hanging mechanism 22. Adjustable lock 52 may be configured for locking object 24 in notch 46 of top member 44. Adjustable lock 52 may be configured to adjust to various size objects 54 received within notch 46 of top member 44 for locking the various sized objects 54 in notch 46 of top member 44, as shown in
(34) Top slide 26 may be included with hanging storage enclosure 10. Top slide 26 may be for positioning top side 16 of main frame 14, like for positioning top side 16 relative to rear closet wall 36. Top slide 26 may include any members, devices, mechanisms and/or means configured for positioning top side 16. Top slide 26 may be positioned on or in a pocket or groove on top side 16 of main frame 14. In select embodiments, top slide 26 may include top horizontal bracket 74 with top vertical bracket 76 at top distal end 78 of top horizontal bracket 74. Top vertical bracket 76 may be configured to be slid to and from top side 16 of main frame 14 via moving top horizontal bracket 74 along top side 16 of main frame 14. In select embodiments, top vertical bracket 76 may extend vertically upward from top horizontal bracket 74 and may include top rounded protrusion 80 at its top 82. Top rounded protrusion 80 may be configured for safely positioning top side 16 of main frame 14 against back closet wall 36 by providing a smooth rounded surface that will not easily scratch, dent or chip back closet wall 36, like a sheet rock wall. In select embodiments, top horizontal bracket 74 may include top slot 84 therethrough configured to receive top locking mechanism 86 while sliding along or in top side 16 of main frame 14. Top locking mechanism 86 may be configured for locking top horizontal bracket 74 in position on top side 16 of main frame 14 in locked top position 88, and for releasing top horizontal bracket 74 to slide along or in top side 16 of main frame 14 in top release position 90, as shown in
(35) Bottom slide 28 may be included with hanging storage enclosure 10. Bottom slide 28 may be for positioning bottom side 18 of main frame 14, like for positioning bottom side 18 relative to rear closet wall 36. Bottom slide 28 may include any members, devices, mechanisms and/or means configured for positioning bottom side 18. Bottom slide 28 may be positioned on or in a pocket or groove on bottom side 18 of main frame 14. In select embodiments, bottom slide 28 may include bottom horizontal bracket 92 with bottom vertical bracket 94 at bottom distal end 96 of bottom horizontal bracket 92. Bottom vertical bracket 94 may be configured to be slid to and from bottom side 18 of main frame 14 via moving bottom horizontal bracket 92 along bottom side 18 of main frame 14. In select embodiments, bottom vertical bracket 94 may extend vertically downwards from bottom horizontal bracket 92 and may include bottom rounded protrusion 98 at its bottom 100. Bottom rounded protrusion 98 may be configured for safely positioning bottom side 18 of main frame 14 against back closet wall 36 by providing a smooth rounded surface that will not easily scratch, dent or chip back closet wall 36, like a sheet rock wall. In select embodiments, bottom horizontal bracket 92 may include bottom slot 102 therethrough configured to receive bottom locking mechanism 104 while sliding along or in bottom side 18 of main frame 14. Bottom locking mechanism 104 may be configured for locking bottom horizontal bracket 92 in position on or in bottom side 18 of main frame 14 in locked bottom position 106, and for releasing bottom horizontal bracket 92 to slide along or in bottom side 18 of main frame 14 in bottom release position 108, as shown in
(36) Hanging storage enclosure 10 may include any door, covering, or the like on open end 20 of main frame 14. In addition, hanging storage enclosure 10 may include any internal components or systems within hollow interior 15 of main frame 14. In select embodiments of hanging storage enclosure 10, drawer 12 may be included, or multiple drawers 12 may be included. Drawer 12 may be configured to fit inside hollow interior 15 of main frame 14, where drawer 12 may be configured to slide in and out of open front end 20 of main frame 14. Drawer 12 may be configured to slide in and out of main frame 14 through open front end 20. Drawer 12 may include any enclosure, mechanisms, members and/or means configured for allowing drawer 12 to slide in and out of open front end 20 of main frame 14. In select embodiments, drawer 12 may include at least one top rail 110 configured to slide in and out of a corresponding number of top tracks 112 positioned under top side 16 of main frame 14. As best shown in
(37) Vertical panel 118 may be included with drawer 12 of hanging storage enclosure 10. Vertical panel 118 may be for providing a device or means for storing a variety of items, including, but not limited to, jewelry, watches, documents, electronic devices, articles, the like, etc. Vertical panel 118 may include any device, member, mechanisms, or means for storing items desired to be stored in hanging storage enclosure 10. Vertical panel 118 may be connected between top rail 110 and bottom rail 114. Vertical panel 118 may be configured for storing any personal items or the like. In select embodiments, vertical panel 118 may include plurality of niches 124 configured for attaching plurality of accessory holders 126 on vertical panel 118 of drawer 12. Accessory holders 126 may include, but are not limited to, shelf 128, container 130, horizontal bar 132, rack 134, hook 136, dowel 138, the like, or combinations thereof. With various accessory holders 126 and plurality of niches 124, drawer 12 may be designed and configured to store many different items in many different configurations or orientations as the user may desire. In other select embodiments of drawer 12, front cap 122 may be included. Front cap 122 may be configured for closing open front end 20 of main frame 14 when drawer 12 is slid into hollow interior 15 of main frame 14. Front cap 122 may also be designed or configured to aid in pulling out drawer 12 from main frame 13 and/or pushing drawer 12 into main frame 14. Front cap 122 may include various drawer hardware or the like configured for aiding in the movement of drawer 12. In addition, in select embodiments, as shown in the figures, left side 140 and/or right side 142 may include indention 144 configured for aiding in gripping front cap 122 of drawer 12 for sliding drawer 12 out of main frame 14.
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(40) In sum, hanging storage enclosure 10 may be configured for storage of many different personal items such as scarves, jewelry, watches, documents, electronics, collectibles, etc. As examples, and clearly not limited thereto, hanging storage enclosure 10 may be used in closets for: Teen or Kids RoomAs a design example, one could change front design of front cap 122 slightly to resemble an actual school locker. Hanging storage enclosure 10 could have storage for games, electronics, headphones, books, school supplies, etc.; BabyMultiple slide out drawers 12 could be for diaper storage, wipes, powder, medicines, etc. In addition, hanging storage enclosure 10 could have specialized interior components designed for common baby items such as diapers and wipes; Athletic equipment and Hat/ball cap storageHanging storage enclosure 10 could be especially appealing to athletes on sports teams and could have specialized interior components designed for storing equipment pertaining to sports such as ball caps, gloves, cleats, pads, etc.;
(41) In addition, concepts for use of hanging storage enclosure 10 outside the closet can include versions for bathrooms, kitchen, pantry, garage, laundry room, mud room, etc.
(42) One feature or advantage of hanging storage enclosure 10 can be the adjustable supports in the back of the unit, i.e. top slide 26 and bottom slide 28, that enable slide out drawer 12 to open without tipping. This unique feature is important because without a means to brace the main body of hanging storage enclosure 10, it would tip dramatically when the drawer was pulled open.
(43) Another feature or advantage of hanging storage enclosure 10 is hanging mechanism 22 with tightening/locking feature of adjustable lock 52. The interior portion of the hook or hanging mechanism 22 can be designed to compression fit against closet rod 32, where adjustable lock 52 is configured to positively secure hanging storage enclosure 10 to closet rod 32.
(44) Another feature or advantage of hanging storage enclosure 10 may be friction grooves 72 or a rubberized hook interior of hanging mechanism 22, which can be for better grip on closet rod 32. This feature could also be designed so that gravity and the weight of hanging storage enclosure 10 could increase tightening on closet rod 32. In addition the teardrop or trapezoidal hook shape 68 may be configured to accommodate a range of closet rod diameters and shapes. As another option to the teardrop shape, a multi-tiered hook shape could be used to accommodate a range of closet rod diameters.
(45) Another optional feature could be a built in level. Although not shown in the drawings, this built in level could simply be a feature that could be added to assist in the installation of the product. A small level could be incorporated into the main frame 14, like on top side 16.
(46) Another optional feature could be a built in light that turns on when drawer 12 is opened. This lighting feature would likely be a battery-powered LED (light emitting diode) light that would illuminate the interior of the unit once drawer 12 was opened
(47) Another optional feature could be to have one or more pull out drawers 12 in a single hanging storage enclosure 10. As such, the instant disclosure is not limited to the single drawer 12 configuration shown in the figures. Instead, the instant disclosure embraces other versions of this product that have multiple drawers 12 that open together or independently
(48) Another optional feature could be to have drawer 12 pull open, as shown in the Figures, or pivot open like a traditional door. As such, the configuration of drawer 12 could be like a drawer system or a locker system.
(49) Another optional feature is that the exterior door could be mirrored, like on front cap 122 of drawer 12.
(50) Another optional feature could be that college and other sports licensing opportunities could be incorporated into the design. As an example, a licensed hanging storage enclosure 10 could incorporate the name, logo, mascot, likeness, etc. of a professional sports team or college or university which would be ideal for use in locker room facilities for athletes or in dorm rooms for students.
(51) Another optional feature could be the surface of hollow interior 15 of main frame 14, drawer 12, or vertical panel 118 could be flocked or coated with other soft or rubberized surface to protect contents stored within from abrasion or sliding.
(52) Another feature is that the interior can be configured/customized based on user preferences. Various hooks, shelves, pockets, etc. can be included which can then be rearranged for the user to store their preferred items.
(53) Another optional feature could be that the design of exterior shape could change depending on the intended use. For example, a version could be made that is wider for storing folded sweaters, or narrower for belts and scarves. As such, hanging storage enclosure 10 does not have to be a hanging rectangle, as shown in the figures, but could be made in a number of different shapes.
(54) Another optional feature can be that the hanging mechanism could be moved or configured to hook on a traditional mud room coat hook to provide storage for gloves, hats, scarves, etc.
(55) Another optional feature can be that the exterior of hanging storage enclosure 10 could contain exterior pockets, mirrors, a white board for making notes, key hooks and other compartments or shelves.
(56) Another optional feature can be that the hanging mechanism could be moved or configured to be used in the pantry for storing spices, kitchen tools, recipe books, etc. This version of hanging storage enclosure 10 would not hang on a closet rod, but could still incorporate the supports of top slide 26 and bottom slide 28 to brace main frame 14 and allow it to contain slide out drawers 12 without tipping.
(57) Another optional feature of hanging storage enclosure 10 may be that there are many different construction and material options including injection molded plastic, vacuum formed plastic, formed metal, cast metal, wood, etc.
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(59) One feature of hanging storage enclosure 200 with vertical top and bottom slides 202 and 204 may be that a combination of hanging mechanism 22, top vertical slide 202 and bottom vertical slide 204 may be configured to stabilize and position hanging storage enclosure 200 horizontally below object 24. In select embodiments of hanging storage enclosure 200 with vertical top and bottom slides 202 and 204, where object 24 is closet rod 32, hanging mechanism 22 may be configured to hang main frame 14 from closet rod 32. Wherein, the combination of hanging mechanism 22, top vertical slide 202 and bottom vertical slide 204 may be configured to stabilize and position hanging storage enclosure 200 horizontally below closet rod 32.
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(66) In another aspect, the instant disclosure embraces hanging storage enclosure 200 with vertical top and bottom slides 202 and 204 in any of the various embodiments and/or combination of embodiments shown and/or described herein.
(67) An advantage of hanging storage enclosure 200 with vertical top and bottom slides 202 and 204 may be that it can be designed and used to keep main frame 14 from tipping or rotating as internal drawer 12 slides open and closed. In the hanging version of hanging storage enclosure 200, the combination of the hanging mechanism 22 locked onto closet rod 32 and top and bottom vertical slides 202 and 204 may keep the product stabilized and in position during use. Unlike hanging storage enclosure 10 shown in
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(69) One feature of resting storage enclosure 300 that is configured to rest on bottom surface 206 and be supported in position on bottom surface 206 via top surface 208 may be that a combination of bottom side 18 and top vertical slide 202 may be configured to stabilize and position resting storage enclosure 300 on bottom surface 206 under top surface 208. As such, bottom side 18 of main frame 14 may be configured to rest on bottom surface 206 and top vertical slide 202 may be configured to stabilize main frame 14 via top surface 16. Accordingly, top vertical slide 202 may be configured for positioning top side 16 of main frame 14 relative to top surface 208. Wherein, the combination of bottom side 18 resting on bottom surface 206, and top vertical slide 202 engaging top surface 208 may be configured to stabilize and position resting storage enclosure 300 on bottom surface 206 even when drawer 12 is slid out from main frame 14.
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(73) In another aspect, the instant disclosure embraces resting storage enclosure 300 that is configured to rest on bottom surface 206 and be supported in position on bottom surface 206 via top surface 208 in any of the various embodiments and/or combination of embodiments shown and/or described herein.
(74) An advantage of this design variation of resting storage enclosure 300 that is configured to rest on bottom surface 206 and be supported in position on bottom surface 206 via top surface 208 allows the product to be used when there is no closet rod to support main frame 14. In this version, hanging mechanism 22 is not required and may be removed as shown in the Figures. However, the disclosure is not so limited, and hanging mechanism 22 may be included with resting storage enclosure 300 if desired. In this embodiment, main frame 14 of resting storage enclosure 300 may be placed on a flat bottom surface 206 such as the floor or on a shelf. In this embodiment, the single top vertical slide 202 is then used to engage a hard surface above the product (top surface 208) such as another shelf or the ceiling. As shown in
(75) In the specification and/or figures, typical embodiments of the disclosure have been disclosed. The present disclosure is not limited to such exemplary embodiments. The use of the term and/or includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. The figures are schematic representations and so are not necessarily drawn to scale. Unless otherwise noted, specific terms have been used in a generic and descriptive sense and not for purposes of limitation.
(76) The foregoing description and drawings comprise illustrative embodiments. Having thus described exemplary embodiments, it should be noted by those skilled in the art that the within disclosures are exemplary only, and that various other alternatives, adaptations, and modifications may be made within the scope of the present disclosure. Merely listing or numbering the steps of a method in a certain order does not constitute any limitation on the order of the steps of that method. Many modifications and other embodiments will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings. Although specific terms may be employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation. Accordingly, the present disclosure is not limited to the specific embodiments illustrated herein but is limited only by the following claims.