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Width-adjustable storage module for cabinets

a storage module and width adjustment technology, applied in the field of storage modules for cabinets, can solve the problems of insufficiently meeting the needs or preferences of existing cabinet systems, the lack of organization in storage spaces and cabinets,

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-07-17
ORNAMENTAL PROD
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The present invention provides a modular storage apparatus that can be easily installed into an existing cabinet, which allows for customization and flexibility in storage space. The apparatus includes an expandable frame, glides, and a pullout module with half-basket portions that can be adjusted to fit the storage space. The method includes assembling the expandable frame, attaching the glides and pullout module, and adjusting the frame to fit the storage space. The technical effects of the invention are efficient use of space, flexibility in customization, and ease of installation.

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Lack of organization in storage spaces and cabinets continues to be problematic for a variety of reasons.
Seemingly, every homeowner has issues with the storage system in their kitchen or other utility area, where the existing cabinet system does not adequately meet their needs or preferences.

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[0026]The present apparatus (FIG. 1) is a width-adjustable modular storage unit 20 (also called “storage module” herein) for use in existing cabinets 10 (such as in existing kitchen cabinets), where the unit 20 is expandable to fit into the internal space of the existing cabinet 10. Specifically, the present system includes an expandable frame 21 adapted to attach inside the existing cabinet 10, one or more expandable drawer-like pullout modules 22 slidably supported on double-extendable glides 23 attached to sides of the expandable frame 21, and clip-on accessories such as wine rack 55. The features permitting expansion / contraction are discussed below. The modular storage unit 20 of FIG. 1 is expandable between two discrete positions such that it fits closely into either of two different-sized standard sized kitchen cabinets 10. In practice, at least two different modular storage units (20) will be provided, so that a total of four different standard cabinet sizes can be accommodat...

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Abstract

A modular storage apparatus includes an expandable frame adjustably expandable to fit a storage space in an existing cabinet. The frame has adjustable-width cross members and uprights defining U-shapes, extendable glides attached to the uprights, and an expandable pullout module operably mounted on the glides for movement. The pullout module includes right and left half-basket portions connected by connectors permitting lateral expansion. The connectors may define discrete width adjustments, or may permit infinite adjustment (within the range of adjustment permitted).

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 751,439, entitled “WIDTH-ADJUSTABLE STORAGE MODULE FOR CABINETS,” filed on Jan. 11, 2013, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]The present invention relates storage modules for cabinets, including standard-sized and customized cabinets, new or existing, and more particularly relates to a laterally-expandable pullout storage module that can be adjusted to fill differently sized cabinets with efficient and optimal personalized storage capabilities.[0003]Lack of organization in storage spaces and cabinets continues to be problematic for a variety of reasons. For example, consumer needs and preferences vary widely, and also change over time. Seemingly, every homeowner has issues with the storage system in their kitchen or other utility area, where the existing cabinet system d...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47B45/00
CPCA47B45/00A47B88/407Y10T29/49826A47B2210/0024A47B81/04A47B77/14A47B73/002A47B88/988A47B88/994A47B88/90
Inventor KNIGHT, MICHAELFOUTS, ROBERT L.VARNER, JEFFREY A.
Owner ORNAMENTAL PROD
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