Supports: racks – Specially mounted – Wall or window
Patent
1992-12-18
1993-09-07
Gibson, Jr., Robert W.
Supports: racks
Specially mounted
Wall or window
211 90, D 6532, 206 771, A47F 700
Patent
active
052420647
ABSTRACT:
A combination soap holder and utility shelf includes a series of ribs and spaces which drain excess water and residue thereby making it easy to grasp and retrieve soap and other bath articles even when wet. The soap-holder ribs slope first downward and then sharply upwards away from the back of the soap holder to hold the soap securely while allowing the soap to be easily grasped and retrieved in a single continuous motion without being lifted. In alternative embodiments, the combination soap holder and utility shelf may be recessed into, molded integrally with, or flush-mounted to a conventional bath or shower enclosure. An embodiment for deep walls allows the soap holder to protrude farther into the wall, making it possible to have a profile that is more nearly flush with the wall. Any of the embodiments may have ribs connected to a platform or tray that is removable for cleaning.
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