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Shelving system for mounting on a fence railing and the like

a technology for shelving and railings, which is applied in the direction of curtain accessories, show hangers, cabinets, etc., can solve the problems of difficult mounting of plant hangers on brick fences, difficult decoration or hanging items from fencing and/or railings that enclose the area, and single hangers

Inactive Publication Date: 2003-03-20
DIX KENNETH W
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Problems solved by technology

A problem arises when decorating one's backyard, patio, balcony and the like.
The problem is that many people find it difficult to decorate or hang items from the fencing and / or railing that enclose the area.
However, these hangers only hold a single plant.
Furthermore, these plant hangers are difficult to mount on a brick fence.
However, these shelving systems require complex and time consuming mounting brackets and the like.
Furthermore, these shelving systems may only be used for a single purpose.

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[0011] In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a shelving which may be easily hung or installed on a fence and similar objects and which may be used for a variety of different purposes is disclosed. The shelving has a pair of support arms which are coupled to the upright support. A body section is adjustably coupled to the support arms. The body section has a bottom pan section. The bottom pan section funnels down to a common area. An opening is drilled through the bottom pan section in the common area in order to aid in draining contents in the bottom pan section. A platform is generally placed in the bottom pan section for providing a level surface for holding items placed on the shelving.

[0012] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following, more particular, description of the preferred embodiments of the invention, as illustrated in the accompanying drawing.

[0013] The novel features believed char...

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Abstract

A shelving which may be easily hung or installed on a fence and similar objects and which may be used for a variety of different purposes has a pair of support arms which are coupled to the upright support. A body section is adjustably coupled to the support arms. The body section has a bottom pan section. The bottom pan section funnels down to a common area. An opening is drilled through the bottom pan section in the common area in order to aid in draining contents in the bottom pan section. A platform is generally placed in the bottom pan section for providing a level surface for holding items placed on the shelving.

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[0001] 1. Field of the Invention[0002] This invention relates generally to shelving systems, and more specifically, to a shelving system which may be easily mounted onto a fence railing and the like and which may be used for a variety of different purposes.[0003] 2. Background of the Invention[0004] People are spending more and more time in their backyards. Spending time in the backyard is a way many people like to relax and get away from their hectic life. Since people spend so much time in their backyard, many individuals like to decorate their yards with potted plants, statues, wind chimes and other items. These items are very attractive to look at and thus help people to relax.[0005] The above is also true for people who live in apartments or townhouses that have no back yards. These people like to relax by spending time on their balcony or enclosed patio area. These people also like to decorate their balconies and patios by hanging potted plants, wind chimes, and the like.[0006...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47B57/48A47B96/02A47G7/04A47H27/00
CPCA47B57/48A47B96/027A47G7/044A47H27/00
Inventor DIX, KENNETH W.
Owner DIX KENNETH W
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