IP Library Patent Application 13827058
Patent Application
App. No. 13/827,058

ADJUSTABLE STORAGE ASSEMBLY

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App. No.
13/827,058
Abstract

An adjustable shelf assembly includes an elongated tension-mounted rod, an elongated frame, and at least one shelf attached to the frame. The elongated tension-mounted rod has a first end and a second end and generally extends in a first plane. The elongated frame has a first end attached to the tension-mounted rod and an opposing second end. The frame generally extends in a second plane which is perpendicular to the first plane of the tension-mounted rod. The at least one shelf has a base wall configured to support objects placed thereon. The base wall generally extends in a third plane which is parallel to and spaced apart from the first plane of the tension mounted-rod.

Claims (25)

1 . An adjustable shelf assembly comprising:

an elongated tension-mounted rod having a first end and a second end, the tension-mounted rod generally extending in a first plane;

an elongated frame having a first end attached to the tension-mounted rod and an opposing second end, the frame generally extending in a second plane which is perpendicular to the first plane of the tension-mounted rod; and

at least one shelf attached to the frame, the at least one shelf having a base wall configured to support objects placed thereon, the base wall generally extending in a third plane which is parallel to and spaced apart from the first plane of the tension mounted-rod.

2 . The adjustable shelf assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of shelves attached to the frame, the plurality of shelves being spaced apart from each other in a direction of the second plane of the frame.

3 . The adjustable shelf assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first end of the frame is removably attached to the tension-mounted rod.

4 . The adjustable shelf assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first end of the elongated frame is formed as a hook configured to engage the tension-mounted rod.

5 . The adjustable shelf assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first end of the frame is fixedly attached to the tension-mounted rod.

6 . The adjustable shelf assembly of claim 1 , further comprising at least one fastener attaching the at least one shelf to the frame.

7 . The adjustable shelf assembly of claim 6 , wherein at least a portion of the at least one fastener has a generally S-shaped cross section.

8 . The adjustable shelf assembly of claim 1 , wherein the frame comprises a first frame member and a second frame member spaced apart from the first frame member, the at least one shelf generally extending between the first and second frame members.

9 . The adjustable shelf assembly of claim 8 , further comprising a first fastener attaching a portion of the at least one shelf to the first frame member and a second fastener attaching another portion of the at least one shelf to the second frame member.

10 . The adjustable shelf assembly of claim 9 , wherein at least a portion of each of the first and second fasteners has a generally S-shaped cross section.

11 . The adjustable shelf assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a shower fixture support attached to the tension-mounted rod between the first and second ends thereof, the shower fixture support being spaced apart from the second plane of the frame.

12 . The adjustable shelf assembly of claim 11 , wherein the shower fixture support is rotatably mounted on the tension-mounted rod.

13 . The adjustable shelf assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second end of the tension-mounted rod is attached to a surface mount configured to be detachably secured to a support surface.

14 . A combination of an adjustable shelf assembly and a shower head assembly, the adjustable shelf assembly being configured to be removably mountable on the shower head assembly, the shower head assembly having a base, a head portion and an arm extending from the base, the shower head assembly generally defining a first longitudinal plane, the adjustable shelf assembly comprising:

an elongated tension-mounted rod having a first end and a second end, the tension-mounted rod extending in a first lateral plane generally perpendicular to the first longitudinal plane of the shower head assembly;

an elongated frame having a first end attached to the tension-mounted rod and an opposing second end, the frame generally extending in a second longitudinal plane which is parallel to and spaced apart from the first longitudinal plane of the shower head assembly; and

at least one shelf attached to the frame, the at least one shelf having a base wall configured to support objects placed thereon, the base wall generally extending in a second lateral plane which is parallel to and spaced apart from the first lateral plane of the tension mounted-rod.

15 . The combination of an adjustable shelf assembly and a shower head assembly of claim 14 , further comprising a shower fixture support attached to the tension-mounted rod between the first and second ends thereof, the shower fixture support being spaced apart from the frame and configured to engage a portion of the shower head assembly.

16 . The combination of an adjustable shelf assembly and a shower head assembly of claim 15 , wherein the shower fixture support is rotatably mounted on the tension-mounted rod.

17 . The combination of an adjustable shelf assembly and a shower head assembly of claim 15 , wherein the shower fixture support has a first end and an opposing second end, the first end including a first opening which at least partially surrounds a portion of the tension-mounted rod and the second end including a second opening which at least partially surrounds a portion of the arm of the shower head assembly.

18 . The combination of an adjustable shelf assembly and a shower head assembly of claim 17 , wherein at least a portion of the second opening is lined with a material selected from the group consisting of rubber, foam, and an elastomeric plastic.

19 . The combination of an adjustable shelf assembly and a shower head assembly of claim 15 , wherein the second end of the tension-mounted rod is attached to a surface mount configured to be detachably secured to a support surface.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 27, 2016
From: ZENITH PRODUCTS CORPORATION
To: DECOLIN INC.
Reel/Frame 037608/0933 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 23, 2013
From: VACCARO, JOSEPH; MIKITA, ALEX
To: ZENITH PRODUCTS CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 030266/0423 →