Shelving system
First Claim
1. A shelving system comprising:
- a support member having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis, the support member having a cross-section having generally an “
I”
shape and wherein the support member comprises outer flanges;
at least one shelf slidably connected to the support member in a first position with a connection mechanism, the connection mechanism allowing the shelf to be adjusted linearly from the first position in a first direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis and adjusted linearly in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis with respect to the support member without rotation of the at least one shelf about the longitudinal axis, the connection mechanism including a user-actuatable clamping device comprising a clamp body and a clamp lever, the clamping device moving between locked and unlocked positions, in which the shelf can be adjusted in both the first and second directions when the user-actuatable device is in the unlocked position, and wherein the shelf can be locked relative to the support member in a second position that differs from the first position in both the first and second directions when the user-actuatable device is in the locked position; and
a first connector disposed at the first end configured to hang the shelving system, and a second connector attached to the second end of the support member, the second connector being rotatable relative to the support member.
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Abstract
A shelving system having a support member and a plurality of shelves slidably connected to the support member with a connection mechanism. The connection mechanism including a clamping mechanism moving between locked and unlocked positions, wherein in the locked position the shelf is locked to the support member and in the unlocked position the shelf can be adjusted linearly along and linearly perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis of the support member. The top of the support member includes a hinged clamp which can attach to a shower head pipe for hanging the shelving system, and the bottom of the support member includes a suction cup for further securing the shelving system to the surface of a wall.
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15 Claims
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1. A shelving system comprising:
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a support member having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis, the support member having a cross-section having generally an “
I”
shape and wherein the support member comprises outer flanges;at least one shelf slidably connected to the support member in a first position with a connection mechanism, the connection mechanism allowing the shelf to be adjusted linearly from the first position in a first direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis and adjusted linearly in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis with respect to the support member without rotation of the at least one shelf about the longitudinal axis, the connection mechanism including a user-actuatable clamping device comprising a clamp body and a clamp lever, the clamping device moving between locked and unlocked positions, in which the shelf can be adjusted in both the first and second directions when the user-actuatable device is in the unlocked position, and wherein the shelf can be locked relative to the support member in a second position that differs from the first position in both the first and second directions when the user-actuatable device is in the locked position; and a first connector disposed at the first end configured to hang the shelving system, and a second connector attached to the second end of the support member, the second connector being rotatable relative to the support member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A shelving system comprising
a support member having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis; - and
at least one shelf slidably connected to the support member in a first position with a connection mechanism, the connection mechanism allowing the shelf to be adjusted linearly from the first position in a first direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis and adjusted linearly in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis with respect to the support member, without rotation of the at least one shelf about the longitudinal axis; wherein the connection mechanism includes a user-actuatable clamping device comprising a clamp body and a clamp lever, the clamping device moving between locked and unlocked positions, in which the shelf can be adjusted in both the first and second directions when the user-actuatable device is in the unlocked position, and wherein the shelf can be locked relative to the support member in a second position that differs from the first position in both the first and second directions when the user-actuatable device is in the locked position; a connector defining an aperture configured to fit around a shower head pipe, the connector located at the first end of the support member; and a resilient member disposed in the aperture so as to lie between an outer surface of a shower head pipe and an inner surface of the aperture when the connector is disposed around a shower head pipe, the resilient member being tapered along a lower portion, the tapered portion being shaped to compliment a lower curved surface of a shower head pipe. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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11. A shower caddy comprising:
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an elongated central support member defining a longitudinal axis; at least first and second shelves, each of the first and second shelves having at least first and second cross members extending generally laterally across the respective shelves; at least first and second clamp mechanisms releasably connecting the first and second shelves, respectively, to the elongated central support member, each of the first and second clamp mechanisms comprising a clamp body engaging the elongated central support member, and a lever member having a cam, the lever member pivoting between locked and unlocked positions, wherein in the locked position, the cam causes the clamp body to press against the elongated central support member to support the weight of the shelf; a first connector device disposed at an upper end of the elongated central support member, the first connector device having a first portion fixed to the upper end of the support and a second portion pivotally connected to the first portion so as to be pivotable between open and closed positions, the first and second portions defining an aperture configured to fit around a shower head pipe when in the closed position; and a second connector device comprising a suction mechanism pivotally mounted to a lower end of the elongated central support member so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis extending generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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12. A shelving system comprising:
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a support member having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis; at least one shelf slidably connected to the support member in a first position with a connection mechanism, the connection mechanism allowing the shelf to be adjusted linearly from the first position in a first direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis and adjusted linearly in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis with respect to the support member without rotation of the at least one shelf about the longitudinal axis, the connection mechanism including a user-actuatable clamping device comprising a clamp body and a clamp lever and a clamp plate located between the clamp body and the support member, the clamping device moving between locked and unlocked positions, in which the shelf can be adjusted in both the first and second directions when the user-actuatable device is in the unlocked position, and wherein the shelf can be locked relative to the support member in a second position that differs from the first position in both the first and second directions when the user-actuatable device is in the locked position; and a first connector disposed at the first end configured to hang the shelving system, and a second connector attached to the second end of the support member, the second connector being rotatable relative to the support member.
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13. A shelving system comprising:
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a support member having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis; and at least one shelf slidably connected to the support member in a first position with a connection mechanism, the connection mechanism allowing the shelf to be adjusted linearly from the first position in a first direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis and adjusted linearly in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis with respect to the support member, without rotation of the at least one shelf about the longitudinal axis; wherein the connection mechanism includes a user-actuatable clamping device comprising a clamp body and a clamp lever and a clamp plate located between the clamp body and the support member, the clamping device moving between locked and unlocked positions, in which the shelf can be adjusted in both the first and second directions when the user-actuatable device is in the unlocked position, and wherein the shelf can be locked relative to the support member in a second position that differs from the first position in both the first and second directions when the user-actuatable device is in the locked position; a connector defining an aperture configured to fit around a shower head pipe, the connector located at the first end of the support member; and a resilient member disposed in the aperture so as to lie between an outer surface of a shower head pipe and an inner surface of the aperture when the connector is disposed around a shower head pipe.
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Specification