Organizational basket and covering

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.

Description

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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Benefits of technology

[0014] In some embodiments the wrap is a single piece or multiple pieces of material, which is affixed to the basket to cover all or only some of the surface(s) of the basket upon which it is mounted. The wrap may be comprised of multiple panels such that each panel is affixed or otherwise engaged to a corresponding side of the basket (e.g. bottom panel of wrap engaged to bottom of basket, front side panel of wrap engaged to front side of basket, etc.). In order to enhance the fit of the wrap about the sides of the basket, adjacent panels may define one or more gaps or spaces therebetween. Gaps allow the wraps to be readily folded over or around protruding members, corners and / or edges of the basket to allow the adjacent panels to be properly folded about the respective sides of the basket for proper coverage.

[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 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 system.

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 often be subjected to significant contact with objects which can scratch, dent or otherwise impact the look of the system components an / or their long term performance (e.g. scratches from hangers; mis-handling by users, particularly young children; impacts with other components of the organizational system (racks, shelves, doors, etc.) and / or objects contained therein; etc.)

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