Abstract: A kit provides an anchor for an exercise system. The kit includes a mount having spaced-apart first and second knuckles configured (i) to span interlaced knuckles of first and second leaves of a standard hinge assembly that mounts a door in a frame in an opening, the interlaced set of knuckles defining a passageway for receiving an original hinge pin, and (ii) to define a channel having a diameter sufficient to accommodate the diameter of the hinge pin. The kit also includes a replacement hinge pin, which, when inserted into the channel and the passageway, reaches the first and second knuckles of the mount defining the channel, and transforms the mount to the anchor.

Abstract: Portable lifting and transferring techniques for assisting in the mobility of disabled persons are disclosed. In one particular embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a portable lifting and transferring apparatus for assisting disabled persons that is compact, lightweight, and portable for use in different locations. Preferably, such an apparatus would provide multiple pivot points for providing multiple degrees of maneuvering freedom when lifting and transferring disabled persons and/or their mobility devices and for providing compatibility with a wide range of vehicles. The techniques may also be realized in other embodiments as disclosed herein.

Abstract: A gallery device is described that can be mounted over a door for showcasing or organizing various items. The gallery device includes at least two vertically arranged cords that are substantially parallel to each other. The gallery device additionally includes one or more horizontal cords, extending between the vertical cords, that provide points of attachment for the various items. The horizontal cords are vertically adjustable along the vertical cords to accommodate different sized items.

Abstract: A modular wall system for use in trade shows includes a wall or header panel formed of frame parts, and a connecting bracket for detachably connecting the end of the panel to an upstanding column. Perpendicular sections of a corner connector are received in the hollow end of different ones of the frame parts to connect the frame parts. A fabric cover defines a recess with an open end adapted to receive the frame parts. A closure device is provided for at least partially closing the open end of the fabric cover. A vertical support member extends from the frame parts to a surface to transmit the weight of an accessory to the surface. The accessory may be an adjustable garment rack, a coupling grid, a shelving unit, or a peg-board unit and a hook. The system includes a crate adapted to receive a plurality of members for transport.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a laundry hamper system configured to maintain a level of contained items at or near an opening of the container. The laundry hamper system comprise one or more of a receptacle, a receptacle lid, a coupling mechanism, one or more sensors, a controller, a user interface, a platform, a lift mechanism, one or more wheels, a power source, and/or other components. One or more sensors may be configured to facilitate the lift mechanism to maintain the level of the one or more items contained by the receptacle at or near the opening by moving the platform away from the opening responsive to the one or more items contained by the receptacle breaching the threshold level, moving the platform toward the opening responsive to the one or more items contained by the receptacle failing to breach the threshold level, and/or other operations, in accordance with some implementations.

Abstract: A modular chemical dispensing system includes a plurality of rail members combining to define a wall-mounted grid for supporting dispensing and chemical source modules. The grid is easily secured to a wall and the modules moved laterally onto the grid with rotatable locks securing the modules to the rails. Chemical source modules have lockable doors preventing unauthorized access to chemicals therein and preventing unauthorized module removal. A variety of module configurations are provided, reducing inventories of custom parts. Methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A tiered rotary organizer and display rack. In one embodiment, an organizer rack is provided that includes an upper perimeter support and a lower perimeter support. A plurality of vertical partitions having an upper end and a lower end can be attached to the upper perimeter support near the upper end and attached to the lower perimeter support near the lower end, wherein each of the plurality of vertical partitions supports an article support member that is configured to support an item on the organizer rack. A plurality of upper rack support members are attached to the upper perimeter support, each of the plurality of upper rack support members being configured for attachment to one of a first plurality of elongated hanging supports (e.g., chain, rod, wire, etc.), wherein the coupling of the first plurality of elongated hanging supports to the plurality of upper rack support members is configured to provide a first hanging support of the organizer rack from an above support member (e.g.

Abstract: A system for use with a locker door having an upper opening and a lower opening, the system including a strap passed through the upper opening and the lower opening of the locker door. The system further includes a component configured to be releasably coupled to the strap.

Abstract: A women's footwear storage assembly organizes and stores high-heeled shoes by suspending them above a ground surface. The assembly includes a plurality of interwoven strands. The strands define a net wherein the net has openings extending between adjacently positioned strands. Each of the openings is configured to receive a heel portion of an article of high-heeled footwear. A frame is coupled to and extends around a perimeter edge of the net. The frame is configured thr supporting the net in a stretched position. An upper loop is coupled to a top end of the net. A holding member is selectively couplable to the upper loop and configured for retaining the net in an upright position against a supporting surface.

Abstract: A hanger for hanging of garlands and the like around a doorway can be removably placed within, a doorway, where it is secured by pressure and friction, thereby avoiding any damage to the door or door frame. The hanger includes outward extensions that extend outward of the door frame to permit hanging of garlands and the like on either side of the doorway. The hanger may also include one or more central extensions for supporting the garlands or the like centrally above the doorway so that the garland or the like does not hang downward too much, thus keeping the doorway clear. The hanger can also be a part of the decoration, around the doorway. Various configurations of the hanger may fit different widths of door frames, including a wide range of door frame widths, and features of the hanger provide additional flexibility for different, door configurations including sidelights.

Abstract: A space saving, door-mountable artist's easel with a framework adapted to receive and hold an artist's canvas, art panel, clipboard, or some other item that would normally be affixed to an easel with a mounting bracket attached to the frame so the entire device may be hung on a door. The easel can be used while mounted to the door it is stored on. In one example, a front pivoting frame enables the mounted piece to be extended outward from a back stationary frame. A height adjustment mechanism allows the mounted piece to be raised or lowered to a desired position, enabling the artist to stand or sit. The compactness of the easel enables an art piece being worked on to be left mounted to the easel for drying or viewing, and the door can still be opened and closed normally with the easel mounted to it.

Abstract: A cabinet and a door are each provided with hinge sets having hinge parts secured thereto so that they can be separately mounted on the same hinge parts that are mounted on a door frame and are connected by a hinge pin for each hinge set that support the door on the door frame, using a single hinge pin for and as a part of each hinge set. With this mounting arrangement, the cabinet and the door of each such installation can move independently in an arc about the hinge pins connecting the door frame parts to the hinge parts fastened to the door and the hinge parts fastened to the cabinet without requiring the movement of the door concurrently with the movement of the cabinet.

Abstract: A hanger for hanging of garlands and the like around a doorway can be removably placed within a doorway, where it is secured by pressure and friction, thereby avoiding any damage to the door or door frame. The hanger includes outward extensions that extend outward of the door frame to permit hanging of garlands and the like on either side of the doorway. The hanger may also include one or more central extensions for supporting the garlands or the like centrally above the doorway so that the garland or the like does not hang downward too much, thus keeping the doorway clear. The hanger can also be a part of the decoration around the doorway. Various configurations of the hanger may fit different widths of door frames, including a wide range of door frame widths, and features of the hanger provide additional flexibility for different door configurations including sidelights.

Abstract: A shoe hanging system is provided. The system includes a frame, where the frame is encapsulated by a cover. The cover is firmly attached to a spine. The spine is attached to a holding device, where the holding device is configured to hold at least one shoe.

Abstract: A rack for storing objects on a door has at least two uprights, at least two hanging brackets, a plurality of shelf supports, a plurality of shelves and at least two hanging links. The uprights are spaced apart a distance equal to a length of the shelves and spaced from the door by ends of the uprights angled toward the door. The shelves may be disposed at an angle relative to a vertical position of the uprights wherein a superior mounted pair of uprights has hanging links depending from a lower support end and the hanging links are engaged upon an upper support end of another pair of uprights.

Abstract: Drying devices configured to facilitate air drying of assorted items without taking up significant floor space are disclosed. In an aspect, a drying device includes a frame mountable to a vertical surface such as a door, wall, or fence. The drying device includes a plurality of drying areas which may be moved between a stored position and a drying position. In the stored position, the drying device has a compact profile, thereby occupying very little space when not in use. In the drying position, the drying areas extend away from the frame and may support articles, such as clothing, as the articles dry.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a folding shelf intended for attachment to a door having a mail slot. The shelf is pivotably attached below the mail slot by a support and moved from its storage position to its operative position by a chain attached to the door by a fastener. The chain is attached to the shelf near that part of the shelf that is distal from the door. Using embodiments of the present invention, items inserted through the door are retained on the shelf rather than fall to the floor, and the door remains functional when the shelf is in the operative position.

Abstract: An updated version of the tradition shower caddy according to the present invention is designed to use retractable cords and removable clips as an aide to assist in storage of bathing/shower products instead of plastic racks or wire trays as used in traditional shower caddies. The device according to the present invention comprises an adjustable over-the-door hanger for the device to mount on a shower enclosure panel or door, at least one retractable reel and noncorrosive retractable cord attached to the over-the-door hanger, at least one removable clip attached to the retractable cord for securely holding shower articles such as shampoo, conditioner, body soap and the like, at least one hook for robe, body scrubber, and towels, and a soap dish.

Abstract: A hanger device includes a bracket; a first hanger arm having a top surface, wherein the top surface of the first hanger arm includes at least one notch, and wherein the first hanger arm is connected to the bracket via a first hinge; and a second hanger arm having a top surface, wherein the top surface of the second hanger arm comprises at least one notch, and wherein the second hanger arm is connected to the first hanger arm via a second hinge. The hanger arms may also include at least one eyelet.

Abstract: A rack for storing objects on a door has at least two uprights, at least two hanging brackets, a plurality of shelf supports, a plurality of shelves and at least two hanging links. The uprights are spaced apart a distance equal to a length of the shelves and spaced from the door by ends of the uprights angled toward the door. The shelves may be disposed at an angle relative to a vertical position of the uprights wherein a superior mounted pair of uprights has hanging links depending from a lower support end and the hanging links are engaged upon an upper support end of another pair of uprights.

Abstract: A pool cover hanging assembly includes a plurality of pool cover hanging devices. Each pool cover hanging device includes a rim engaging element including a pool wall abutting portion, a horizontally adjustable member coupled to the pool wall abutting portion at a first end, and a vertically adjustable connecting member coupled to the horizontally adjustable member. Each device also includes a vertically extending rod having a top end and a bottom end, the rod lying parallel to the exterior surface of the pool sidewall and being coupled at the top end to the vertical member of the rim engaging element. A rack arm is removably coupled to the vertically extending rod, wherein the removable rack arm is adapted to support a pool cover in a stored position.

Abstract: A storage unit for wigs. The unit is attached to a door and hangs from the top of the door. The unit has head-shaped pedestals on which wigs are mounted as well as a ventilated accessory storage container and accessory supporting hooks which are pendently supported from the accessory storage container.

Abstract: Hangers and methods for supporting an item from a structure. In some examples, the hanger includes a body configured to support the item and lines configured to bear tension, the lines supporting the body from corners of the structure. In some examples, the hanger includes an adjustment mechanism mounted to the body and coupled to the lines, wherein the adjustment mechanism is configured to selectively adjust the position of the body relative to the structure. In some examples, the method includes forming a portion of a first line into a first loop, forming a portion of a second line into a second loop, placing the first loop over the first corner of the structure, placing the second loop over the second corner of the structure, securing the item to the first line, and securing the item to the second line.

Abstract: An apparatus for suspending at least one object from or above a support surface includes a frame having a first segment, a second segment, a third segment and a fourth segment. The first segment extends generally parallel to the second segment and the third segment extends generally parallel to the fourth segment. The first segment extends generally perpendicularly to the second segment. A web formed by elastic bands extends between the segments of the frame. The web includes at least a first pair of the elastic bands extending generally parallel to each other and at least a second pair of the elastic bands. Opposing ends of each of the first pair of the elastic bands extend around the first and second segments of the frame. Opposing ends of each of the second pair of the elastic bands extend around the third and fourth segments of the frame.

Abstract: A towel rack assembly comprising a mounting bracket, post or rod, a connecting module securely affixed to said mounting bracket and at least one control arm or rod securely or adjustably affixed to the connecting module, wherein a towel with a unique sleeve disposed at one end of the towel can be threadable mounted on the control arm or rod.

Abstract: A door tray for a refrigeration device includes a decorative strip having a profile that is u-shaped in cross section. An open-topped container has an edge onto which the decorative strip is fitted with the u-shaped profile thereof. Provided at least partially on an inner surface is a material having relatively high static friction. The material is in contact with the container and fixes the decorative strip to the container merely due to the static friction of said material.

Abstract: An article for storing items along the inside of a door. One embodiment is a grid attached alongside the inside of the door with various structures designed to support items, specifically U brackets designed to hold handguns. Another embodiment is a small grid with structures designed like holsters, enabling a large number of handguns in a small area. Another embodiment uses a large grid with structures to support long guns. In all embodiments, structures may be attached to support other items. The embodiments may be attached to the inside of the door which is most commonly a safe door, by brackets or by other attachment assemblies.

Abstract: A novel device for hanging a stroller on a door or wall particularly in apartments. The invention includes a hanging bracket which fits over a door at its upper end having two hanging tubes mounted thereto extending downwardly along its length. The hanging tubes are mounted within integral cylindrical retainers on the hanging bracket by strategic placement of a pin. The orientation of the hanging tubes is modifiable by adjusting the positioning of the pin on a series of notches in the upper surface of the tube retainer so that the hanging tubes may be swiveled out of the way when not in use.

Abstract: A storage device for use with a garage door having at multiple panels wherein each panel has a given width and height, the panels connected together by hinges and fasteners at predetermined spacing across the panels, wherein the fasteners are generally disposed in vertical alignment at a top part and bottom part of at least one of the panels, and which includes a storage container having a peripheral support structure which is normally maintained adjacent the panel and includes a plurality of eyelets formed on a top part and bottom part thereof which are of a size to receive one of the fasteners therethrough and are spaced along the peripheral support structure in a manner such that when receiving the fasteners said storage device is maintained adjacent the panel generally within the width and height of the panel.

Abstract: A hanger for hanging of garlands and the like around a doorway can be removably placed within a doorway, where it is secured by pressure and friction, thereby avoiding any damage to the door or door frame. The hanger includes outward extensions that extend outward of the door frame to permit hanging of garlands and the like on either side of the doorway. The hanger may also include one or more central extensions for supporting the garlands or the like centrally above the doorway so that the garland or the like does not hang downward too much, thus keeping the doorway clear. The hanger can also be a part of the decoration around the doorway. Various configurations of the hanger may fit different widths of door frames, including a wide range of door frame widths, and features of the hanger provide additional flexibility for different door configurations including sidelights.

Abstract: A portable storage apparatus for holding hospital supplies includes a planar back wall extending along an entire longitudinal length of the storage apparatus and a plurality of storage compartments directly affixed to an anterior surface of the back wall and protruding forwardly therefrom. The apparatus further includes at least one flexible protective shield anchored to the back wall and selectively adapted between raised and lowered positions such that the compartments are exposed and isolated from an ambient region surrounding the storage apparatus. The apparatus further includes a mechanism for hanging the storage apparatus on the door such that the back wall contiguously lays against a planar side of the door and a mechanism for biasing the protective shield to a locked position.

Abstract: A door-supported storage device provides stable and readily reconfigurable storage units along a door or other substantially vertical surface to which rails may be mounted. The rails may be of an aesthetically pleasing design, in which coupling or mounting features are substantially hidden from view. Optionally, the rails are multi-piece rails. By positioning brackets at both upper and lower end portions of the rails, the rails are stably supported at the door, even during opening and closing of the door. Storage units adapted for mounting to the rails may include, for example, a paper-storage shelf, a hanger support, a basket shelf, a storage shelf for loose articles, a rolled paper retainer, a slanted storage shelf, a closable storage bin, a shoe rack, and a storage bin having at least one wall made up of a plurality of elastic cords.

Abstract: A hanging organizer includes a top panel having vertical slots, storage boxes arranged at different elevations below the top panel, hanging straps for hanging the top panel on a hanging rod directly or on a door panel by means of hanging hooks, each hanging strap having one end affixed to one front vertical slot of the top panel and an opposite end inserted through one rear vertical slot of the top panel and folded portions respectively inserted through respective horizontal slots on the storage boxes, first pins inserted through respective transverse through holes on the hanging strap and stopped at the bottom side of the top panel, suspension straps inserted through respective vertical slots of the top panel, and second pins respectively inserted through a through hole at the top end of each suspension strap to secure each suspension strap to the top panel and set in folded portions of the suspension straps and stopped at the inside of the storage boxes to secure the storage boxes to the suspension straps.

Abstract: A hanging rack assembly includes a hanging strap having transverse pin holes at different elevations, a hanging hook for hooking the hanging strap on a support and having an angled hook portion at one end, an arched hook portion at the other end and a transverse slot on the middle for the passing of the hanging strap, hanging racks respectively formed of two vertical bars, two transverse bars and multiple hanger bars and respectively fastened to the hanging straps at different elevations for hanging things, each hanging rack defining a vertically extending passage for the passing of the hanging strap, and positioning pins respectively fitted into the transverse pin holes of the hanging strap to secure the hanging hook and the hanging rack to the hanging strap.

Abstract: A hanger for hanging of garlands and the like around a doorway is described. The hanger can be removably placed within a doorway, where it is secured by pressure and friction, thereby avoiding any damage to the door or door frame. The hanger includes outward extensions that extend outward of the door frame to permit hanging of garlands and the like on either side of the doorway. The hanger may also include one or more central extensions for supporting the garlands or the like centrally above the doorway so that the garland or the like does not hang downward too much, thus keeping the doorway clear. The hanger may use a large number of materials and decorative forms, whereby the garland hanger can also be a part of the decoration around the doorway. The hanger may fit different widths of door frames, including a wide range of door frame widths.

Abstract: A hanger system adapted to be positioned in adjustable, spanning relation across an upper surface of a wall panel structure with leg members extending generally downwardly in substantially adjacent relation to outwardly projecting faces of the wall panel structure. At least one of the leg members is adapted to operatively support personal and/or business articles in hanging relation across a face of the wall panel structure.

Abstract: A merchandise rack for attaching to a cooler door has a base arm and two frames for supporting items, such as bottles, in the rack. The base arm and frames are positioned parallel to one another, and each has their ends hingedly connected to side members on the rack. These hinged connections allow the positions of the base arm and frames to shift relative to one another so that the entire rack can be shifted. When shifted, the rack can support bottles or other items diagonally and can position in one of two vertical orientations on the cooler door. When not shifted, the rack can support the bottles or other items vertically in the rack while positioned horizontally on the cooler door.

Abstract: A device for mounting on a door hinge, of the type having intermeshing sleeves held together by a hinge pin, for supporting clothes and other items. A hinge-mounted hanger kit for use with different sized hinges, including a hanger for attaching to a hinge using an overlength pin to replace the hinge pin and a spacer or selection of spacers for use in accommodating different sized hinges. An extender for use with a hinge-mounted hanger for displacing the pivot axis of the hanger from the hinge pivot axis and having two different sized receptacles for receiving different sized hinges. A swing-restraint clip for use with a hinge-mounted hanger for attaching to a hinge and interposing between the hanger and an adjacent surface for impeding pivoting movement of the hanger relative to the surface.

Abstract: A space saving hat and purse storage device for providing an improved method and apparatus for storing hats. One example of the storage device comprises a door connecting member for being positioned adjacent to the top portion of a door and an elongated member extending downward vertically from the door connecting member adjacent the first side of the door. A plurality of pairs of generally U-shaped hooks, for hanging purses, extend from the elongated member, wherein each hook has a detachable, substantially soft rounded portion at its proximal end for hanging a hat. Secondary hooks extend from the elongated member for hanging scarves.

Abstract: The present superstructure involves, for each upright, a spacer section bar (3), a hinge-bearing section bar (6), a hinge (8), a piston (13) that helps to lift the pane (1), and is completed by a gripper (9) for supporting the pane (1), a closing section bar (11) and a gasket; the section bar (3) has a box section so that it can be adjusted to be joined together with the section bar (6); each hinge (8) is fixed to the section bar (6) and at its end to be fixed to the gripper (9), bears conical guides (8.1) suitable for fitting the conical arms (9.1) situated on the gripper (9) itself; a gasket (12) is fixed to the gripper (9); where spherical panes (1) are involved, hinges (15) are used containing a body (15.1) and a connecting piece (15.2) that can be rotated with respects to the body (15.1) so that the panes (1) can be fitted on at different lengths of the circular arc.

Abstract: An attachment apparatus may have a fixed engaging surface, and a movable unit that can be attached to any of a series of holes in the fixed engaging surface. The movable unit has a mating surface and a locking mechanism. The user selects a series of holes, inserts a series of properly spaced tabs on the mating surface into the selected holes, rotates and/or translates the movable unit with respect to the fixed engaging surface so that the tabs on the mating surface engage the fixed engaging surface and prevent the movable unit from being pulled away from the fixed engaging surface, and engages a locking mechanism that secures the movable unit in its rotated and/or translated state so that it may not be counter-rotated/translated and detached from the fixed engaging surface. The locking mechanism may be one or more pins that extend through both the mating surface and the fixed engaging surface.

Abstract: A hanger includes a brace member, a main support member and at least one secondary support member. The support members are telescopically connected to one another. The brace member includes a vertical shaft having orifice for attachment to a door hinge and hinge pin. The main support member is connected to the brace member and extends outwardly therefrom at approximately a right angle to the vertical shaft.

Abstract: A hinged hanging device adapted to be mounted over the top of a door. The device can be adjusted to extend outwardly from the surface of the door to provide a support for conventional hangers or to fold substantially flat against the door surface.

Abstract: A hanging apparatus adapted to be mounted over the top of a door or other support structure. The apparatus is spaced outwardly from and substantially parallel to the surface of the support structure to provide a support for towels, linens, garments and the like.

Abstract: A device for detachable suspension of baskets, shelves, paper roll holders etc. from a door or the like, includes a carrier element with through slots or holes for holding the baskets, shelves etc., a first fastener and a second fastener, which fasteners carry the carrier element and are adapted to be fixed to the door or the like. Each of the first and second fasteners comprises an L-shaped element with a first leg, which is adapted to be engaged with one edge side of the door and its opposite edge side, respectively, and a second leg, to which the carrier element is fixed in suspension. A first hook portion is movably attached to the second leg of the first fastener, and a second hook portion is immovably attached to the second leg of the second fastener. By moving the first hook portion away from the second hook portion, the carrier element is clamped to the door.

Abstract: A storage rack which hangs on the upper edge of a base cabinet door. A pair of hanger brackets fit closely on the door edge and are constructed to accommodate the plain edge of a flush mounted door or the stepped edge of a recessed cabinet door. Hooks on the inside parts of the brackets receive mounting fixtures used to attach storage devices such as baskets, trays, shelves, paper towel holders, food wrap dispensers, towel hooks or towel bars. Tabs on the outside parts of the hanger brackets allow a towel bar or other device to be mounted on the outside surface of the base cabinet door. Alternative embodiments provide a single bracket which can be applied to both flush and recessed doors and which accommodates different types of storage devices that may be hooked or otherwise connected to the brackets. The connections between the brackets and storage devices can be made in various ways, including hooks fitting through openings and threaded connections.

Abstract: A hanging organizer includes a body, at least one support hook for attachment of said body to a door, and a plurality of organizational sections, with at least one of said organizational sections having elasticized straps connected with the body of the organizer to accommodate bulky items.

Abstract: The present invention broadly comprises a storage system comprising a plurality of rungs serving as hangers or for supporting hanging devices. The rungs are spaced vertically along a pair of elastic cords that are hooked, top and bottom to a rectangular shaped support, such as a door.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wall-hanging cabinet having longitudinal partition boards and transverse partition boards provided at the front side of a flat base panel thereof and defining a plurality of front-open compartments that slope backwardly downwardly from the respective front open side toward the flat base panel for holding storage items in place.

Abstract: A shoe rack for mounting to an upright surface, or for hanging over a door, includes a pair of plastic, vertical side frame members and a plurality of shoe-retaining bars positioned between the side frame members upon which shoes, boxes and the like may be supported. Shoes may be held on the shoe rack by providing tabs on support arms which hold shoe retaining bars, with the tabs forming side barriers that resist displacement of shoes laterally off of the rack.