Organizational basket and covering

a basket and basket body technology, applied in the field of organizing, can solve the problems of affecting the appearance of the system, and requiring professional designers and/or installers to install, and achieve the effect of easy ascertainability of the visual organization system

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-10-11
COSTA CHARLES A +1
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[0017] While the covers described herein may have a decorative function, they also act as a protective covering from scratches and other ‘wear and tear’ which an unprotected basket might otherwise be s...

Problems solved by technology

As a result, many organizers require installation by professional designers and/or installers at significant expense to the consumer.
In some cases system components are constructed from decorative materials (chrome finishes, etc.) that may be damaged by aggressive use.
Systems, particularly those having slidable baskets and/or other moveable storage units, may ofte...

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[0025]FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment of the invention comprising an example sliding basket system 10 comprises a pair of slide rail assemblies 14, upon which a basket 12 is engaged.

[0026] The system 10 also includes a cover or wrap 100 which is disposed about one or more sides of the basket 12. In the embodiment shown, the wrap 100 is comprised of three panels: front panel 102, base panel 104 and rear panel 106, each of which are sized and arranged to substantially cover the region of the basket 12 about which they are respectively positioned. Thus, as illustrated in FIG. 1 the front panel 102 substantially covers or overlaps the front 22 of the basket 12, the base panel 104 substantially covers the bottom or base 24 of the basket 12, and the rear panel 106 substantially covers the back side 26 of the basket in the manner shown.

[0027] The wrap 100 having the three panel configuration described above is further illustrated in FIG. 2. As is shown, each panel of the wrap 100 inters...

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Abstract

A storage organizing system comprises a basket and a pair of slide rail assemblies. A wrap is engaged about some of the surfaces of the basket. The wrap includes a plurality of panels each of which are configured to substantially cover a side of the basket. One or more of the panels include fixation mechanisms, such as ties, clips, clasps, buttons, snaps, hooks, hook and loop material, etc, to affix the wrap to the basket.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] Not Applicable STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH [0002] Not Applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] 1. Field of the Invention [0004] This invention relates to organizing a closet or other storage space with a unique sliding basket system. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a organizational system comprising sliding and / or fixed baskets of metal or other materials; as well as bags, sacks, and / or wraps for use on or with the baskets to provide at least a partial cover to one or more of the baskets. While the covers described herein may have a decorative function, they also act as a protective covering from scratches and other normal ‘wear and tear’ which an unprotected basket would otherwise be subjected to. In addition, by providing the coverings with different colors, indicia, etc. the baskets which upon which they are mounted can be provided with an easily ascertainable visual organization syst...

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IPC IPC(8): A47F3/14
CPCA47F3/147
Inventor COSTA, CHARLES A.COSTA, KRISTINE
Owner COSTA CHARLES A
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