Storage-providing support device
A support device capable of providing additional storage space in close-quarters, wherein the device can be hung from two points to provide a volume comprising the floor of the device and in some embodiments a vertical surface such as a wall to which the support device is attached, either by hooks affixed to the vertical surface, to by attachment to any two other stationary points. Items such as towels, laundry and various and sundry other items may be conveniently stored using the device.
This invention relates generally to storage. More particularly, it relates to an article useful in providing auxiliary storage space in an existing location.
BACKGROUNDIn close quarters having limited storage space for various and sundry items including without limitation towels, laundry and other fabric wares, it is common for such areas to become cluttered. As is known, various storage means are provided by the prior art, including shelves, cabinets, armoires, racks, closets and the like. However, in areas of limited space such as apartments, condominiums, laundry rooms, mobile homes, etc., it is often the case that placing additional furnishings to accommodate increased needs for storage is impractical, due to limited floor space. Thus, persons dwelling or working in such areas are faced with the problem of never having enough storage space for neatly storing various items. Accordingly, a need exists for a way to provide additional storage space, quickly and at low cost, which should also be portable, yet durable enough to withstand years of repeated use. The present disclosure solves such problems by providing a durable article by which increased storage space is instantly attainable, at low cost and extreme ease of use.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe present disclosure provides a device useful for providing a supported storage space on a vertical surface which comprises a mesh portion having a perimeter that comprises two curved edges. There is a first perimeter reinforcement disposed substantially along the length of, and attached to, a first one of the two curved edges, and the first perimeter reinforcement has a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion and the second end portion of the first perimeter reinforcement each comprise a loop. There is a second perimeter reinforcement disposed substantially along the length of, and attached to, a second one of the two curved edges. The second perimeter reinforcement has a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion and the second end portion of the second perimeter reinforcement each comprise a loop. There is also a first attachment ring, which passes through both of the loops at the first end portion of the first perimeter reinforcement and the first end portion of the second perimeter reinforcement. There is also a second attachment ring, which passes through both of the loops at the second end portion of the first perimeter reinforcement and the second end portion of the second perimeter reinforcement.
In the annexed drawings:
Referring to the drawings and initially to
In
In
In
In
In alternate embodiments, the mounting straps 9a and 9b are optional, and are not used, but rather the first attachment ring 7a and second attachment ring 7b are attached directly to hooks that are disposed on a vertical surface, such as a wall, and in further embodiments, the first attachment ring 7a and second attachment ring 7b may be attached directly to hooks that are disposed on any surface, horizontal or vertical, or disposed on any object, such as a shower curtain hook, the aforesaid serving as points of attachment for an attachment ring component on a device 10 as provided herein. In another alternate embodiment, mounting straps 9a, 9b may be attached to hooks or other fixtures which are mounted on a vertical surface, such as the hook 83 in
Consideration must be given to the fact that although this invention has been described and disclosed in relation to certain preferred embodiments, obvious equivalent modifications and alterations thereof will become apparent to one of ordinary skill in this art upon reading and understanding this specification and the claims appended hereto. This includes subject matter defined by any combination of any one of the various claims appended hereto with any one or more of the remaining claims, including the incorporation of the features and/or limitations of any dependent claim, singly or in combination with features and/or limitations of any one or more of the other dependent claims, with features and/or limitations of any one or more of the independent claims, with the remaining dependent claims in their original text being read and applied to any independent claims so modified. This also includes combination of the features and/or limitations of one or more of the independent claims with features and/or limitations of any other independent claim to arrive at a modified independent claim, with the remaining dependent claims in their original text being read and applied to any independent claim so modified. Accordingly, the presently disclosed invention is intended to cover all such modifications and alterations, and is limited only by the scope of the claims which follow.
Claims
1) A device useful for providing a supported storage space on a vertical surface which comprises:
- a) a mesh portion comprising a perimeter that comprises two curved edges;
- b) a first perimeter reinforcement disposed substantially along the length of, and attached to, a first one of said two curved edges, said first perimeter reinforcement having a first end portion and a second end portion, said first end portion and said second end portion of said first perimeter reinforcement each comprising a loop;
- c) a second perimeter reinforcement disposed substantially along the length of, and attached to, a second one of said two curved edges, said second perimeter reinforcement having a first end portion and a second end portion, said first end portion and said second end portion of said second perimeter reinforcement each comprising a loop;
- d) a first attachment ring, which passes through both of said loops at said first end portion of said first perimeter reinforcement and said first end portion of said second perimeter reinforcement; and
- e) a second attachment ring, which passes through both of said loops at said second end portion of said first perimeter reinforcement and said second end portion of said second perimeter reinforcement.
2) A device according to claim 1 further comprising:
- f) a first mounting strap attached to said first attachment ring.
3) A device according to claim 2 further comprising:
- g) a second mounting strap attached to said second attachment ring.
4) A device according to claim 1 further comprising:
- f) a mounting strap attached to said second attachment ring.
5) A device according to claim 1 wherein said mesh portion comprises a woven fabric.
6) A device according to claim 1 wherein said mesh portion comprises a non-woven fabric.
7) A device according to claim 1 wherein said perimeter reinforcements are comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of: cotton and nylon.
8) A storage area comprising: wherein said first attachment ring is attached to said first point of attachment, and wherein said second attachment ring is attached to said second point of attachment, said storage space being bound by said vertical surface and said mesh portion.
- a) a vertical surface;
- b) a first point of attachment disposed on said vertical surface;
- c) a second point of attachment disposed on said vertical surface;
- d) a mesh portion comprising a perimeter that comprises two curved edges;
- e) a first perimeter reinforcement disposed substantially along the length of, and attached to, a first one of said two curved edges, said first perimeter reinforcement having a first end portion and a second end portion, said first end portion and said second end portion of said first perimeter reinforcement each comprising a loop;
- f) a second perimeter reinforcement disposed substantially along the length of, and attached to, a second one of said two curved edges, said second perimeter reinforcement having a first end portion and a second end portion, said first end portion and said second end portion of said second perimeter reinforcement each comprising a loop;
- g) a first attachment ring, which passes through both of said loops at said first end portion of said first perimeter reinforcement and said first end portion of said second perimeter reinforcement; and
- h) a second attachment ring, which passes through both of said loops at said second end portion of said first perimeter reinforcement and said second end portion of said second perimeter reinforcement,
9) A storage area according to claim 8 wherein said first point of attachment and said second point of attachment are each disposed at opposite ends of a towel rack.
10) A storage area according to claim 8 wherein said first point of attachment and said second point of attachment are each hooks disposed on said vertical surface.
11) A storage area according to claim 8 wherein said first attachment ring is attached to said first point of attachment by a mounting strap, and wherein said second attachment ring is attached to said second point of attachment by a mounting strap.
Type: Application
Filed: Jan 29, 2008
Publication Date: Jul 30, 2009
Inventor: Sherry Mullin (Hutto, TX)
Application Number: 12/011,640
International Classification: A47F 5/08 (20060101);