Supports: racks – Specially mounted – Door or hinge
Reexamination Certificate
1999-12-13
2001-02-27
Chin-Shue, Alvin (Department: 3634)
Supports: racks
Specially mounted
Door or hinge
Reexamination Certificate
active
06193084
ABSTRACT:
DESCRIPTION
1. Technical Field
The present invention relates generally to a support apparatus for storage and organization of a variety of articles, and more specifically to a hanger, having a plurality of points to attach articles when the hanger is mounted on a door hinge assembly.
2. Background Art
Many ways have been devised for organizing and storing objects both large and small. Commonly known structures utilized for storage and object organization include chests, drawers, closets, cupboards, bins and boxes. Materials used for manufacturing such storage structures include wood, metal, plastic and combinations of these and other materials. Some storage facilities are designed for storage of one type of objects, while other combinations of storage containers may be used to organize clothing, footwear, bed linens and bathroom linens in a convenient dedicated location. At least one manufacturer provides a collection of metal mesh components that interlock for the construction of wall units specifically intended for use as storage units.
Appropriate location of most conventional storage containers, such as chests of drawers, considers the most convenient placement for ready access, frequently with articles of different types being stored in distant locations for where the article's typical utilization occurs. A key organizer in the kitchen, for instance, is not necessarily a convenient or best location for the key to a locked cabinet in the garage. Similarly, after showering, ready access to a robe in the bathroom is more desirable than having to obtain such an item from a bedroom closet where other clothing is typically stored.
An organizer for small items that are used or gathered on a daily basis such as billfolds, wrist-watches, combs and other toiletry items would be advantageously positioned if near to where preparation for daily activity is made by the user. The need for rapid departure at the beginning of a work day frequently leads to anxiety due to a needed item having been mislaid. Such a situation establishes the need for an organizer nearby a location that is an essential part of a daily routine. The organizer should be sturdy enough to support a variety of objects, but especially those types of items frequently required during daily activities. Preferably, the capabilities and configuration of suitable organizing and storage structures allow flexibility so that the articles stored may change, e.g. with time of day or changes in daily routines. Additionally, the storage device should be small and sufficiently portable for convenient placement in multiple locations using similar installation techniques.
In view of the above described deficiencies associated with the use of known designs for organizing and storage devices; the present invention has been developed to alleviate these drawbacks and provide further benefits to the user. These enhancements and benefits are described in greater detail hereinbelow with respect to several alternative embodiments of the present invention.
DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
The present invention in its several disclosed embodiments alleviates the drawbacks described above with respect to conventionally designed support apparatus and incorporates several additionally beneficial features for the user. As disclosed, the invention includes several versions of a support apparatus that attaches quickly and securely to a door or other suitable pinned hinge assembly. A support apparatus, according to the present invention, comprises a connector and an attachment assembly. The connector releasably couples the support apparatus to the hinge assembly, while the attachment assembly includes a variety of article supports and/or containers to hold articles for organization, storage and ready accessibility. The connector includes an orifice, looped or otherwise arcuate portion sized to releasably fit around the spindle of a hinge pin that establishes the axis of rotation for the hinge plates of a hinge assembly. As shown, installation of the support apparatus requires withdrawing or raising of the hinge pin sufficiently away from the balance of the hinge assembly to permit positioning the connector around the spindle portion of the hinge pin. Thereafter, when re-inserting the hinge pin into the hinge assembly or moving a partially withdrawn hinge pin back into it operational position, the flat head of the hinge pin contacts the connector to secure its location between the head portion of the hinge pin and the upper edge of the interlaced pin receiving portions of the hinge plates.
The beneficial effects described above apply generally to the exemplary devices and mechanisms disclosed herein of the support apparatus. The specific structures through which these benefits are delivered will be described in detail hereinbelow.
REFERENCES:
patent: 1208986 (1916-12-01), Krodel
patent: 2487652 (1949-11-01), Heinrich
patent: 3175696 (1965-03-01), Milbourne
Chin-Shue Alvin
Purol Sarah
Royston, Rayzor, Vickery, Novak & Druce, L.L.P.
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