Modular storage unit mounting system

Claim 2

A storage unit mounting system adapted to detachably mount a modular storage unit to a wall in a horizontally and vertically adjusted position relative to the wall, the system comprising: a wall channel member having a predetermined length and adapted to be mounted to a vertical wall; and bracket means adapted to be adjustably secured to a modular storage unit and detachably attached to the wall channel member mounted on the vertical wall to thereby detachably suspend the modular storage unit on the vertical wall, the bracket means being further adapted to be moved relative to the storage unit once secured thereto to enable the adjustment of the orientation of the storage unit on the wall.

Claim 3

The storage unit mounting system of claim 1 wherein: the bracket means includes an adjustable connection means, the connection means being adapted to be adjustably secured to a storage unit to enable movement of the bracket means relative to the storage unit, and the connection means being adapted to be fixedly secured to the storage unit to prevent movement of the bracket means relative to the storage unit.

Claim 4

The storage unit mounting system of claim 2 wherein: the connection means is adapted to be fixedly attached to the storage unit after it is first adjustably attached to the storage unit.

Claim 5

The storage unit mounting system of claim 2 wherein: the connection means includes a flange and a first opening through the flange, the opening being dimensioned to receive a first fastener inserted through the opening and secured to the storage unit, and to enable limited relative movement between the connection means and the fastener.

Claim 6

The storage unit mounting system of claim 4 wherein: the first opening through the flange of the connection means is a slot.

Claim 7

A storage unit mounting system adapted to detachably mount a modular storage unit to a wall in a horizontally and vertically adjusted position relative to the wall, the system comprising: a wall channel member having a predetermined length and adapted to be mounted to a vertical wall; bracket means adapted to be adjustably secured to a modular storage unit and detachably attached to the wall channel member mounted on the vertical wall to thereby detachably suspend the modular storage unit on the vertical wall, the bracket means being further adapted to be moved relative to the storage unit once secured thereto to enable the adjustment of the orientation of the storage unit on the wall; the bracket means includes an adjustable connection means, the connection means being adapted to be adjustably secured to a storage unit to enable movement of the bracket means relative to the storage unit, and the connection means being adapted to be fixedly secured to the storage unit to prevent movement of the bracket means relative to the storage unit; the connection means includes a flange and a first opening through the flange, the opening being dimensioned to receive a first fastener inserted through the opening and secured to the storage unit, and to enable limited relative movement between the connection means and the fastener; and a second opening extends through the flange of the connection means and is dimensioned to receive a second fastener inserted through the second opening and secured to the storage unit to prevent relative movement between the connection means and the storage unit.

Claim 8

A storage unit mounting system adapted to detachably mount a modular storage unit to a wall in a horizontally and vertically adjusted position relative to the wall, the system comprising: a wall channel member having a predetermined length and adapted to be mounted to a vertical wall; bracket means adapted to be adjustably secured to a modular storage unit and detachably attached to the wall channel member mounted on the vertical wall to thereby detachably suspend the modular storage unit on the vertical wall, the bracket means being further adapted to be moved relative to the storage unit once secured thereto to enable the adjustment of the orientation of the storage unit on the wall; the bracket means includes an adjustable connection means, the connection means being adapted to be adjustably secured to a storage unit to enable movement of the bracket means relative to the storage unit, and the connection means being adapted to be fixedly secured to the storage unit to prevent movement of the bracket means relative to the storage unit; the connection means includes a flange and a first opening through the flange, the opening being dimensioned to receive a first fastener inserted through the opening and secured to the storage unit, and to enable limited relative movement between the connection means and the fastener; and a second opening extends through the flange of the connection means and is dimensioned to receive a second fastener inserted through the second opening and secured to the storage unit to prevent relative movement between the connection means and the storage unit.

Claim 9

The storage unit mounting system of claim 1 wherein: each bracket means includes an attachment means, the attachment means being adapted to be detachably attached to the wall channel member in a first and a second position relative to the wall channel member, the second position of the attachment means being an upside-down inversion of the first position of the attachment means.

Claim 10

The storage unit mounting system of claim 7 wherein: the bracket attachment means is symmetrical about a horizontal axis of the attachment means.

Claim 11

The storage unit mounting system of claim 7 wherein: the bracket attachment means includes mutually opposed first and second hook members at opposite ends of the attachment means, the first hook member is adapted to detachably attach the attachment means to the wall channel member in the first position relative to the channel member, and the second hook member is adapted to detachably attach the attachment means to the wall channel member in the second position relative to the channel member.

Claim 12

The storage unit mounting system of claim 1 wherein: the wall channel member includes a center mounting section, a top rail section, and a bottom spacer section, the three sections of the channel member are coextensive and parallel to each other over the length of the channel member, and the center mounting section is adapted to be secured to the vertical wall to mount the channel member to the wall.

Claim 13

The storage unit mounting system of claim 10 wherein: the top rail section of the channel member is laterally displaced outward from the center mounting section.

Claim 14

The storage unit mounting system of claim 11 wherein: the bottom spacer section of the channel member is positioned relative to the center section to project outward perpendicular to the vertical wall.

Claim 15

A storage unit mounting system for removably hanging a modular storage unit on a wall comprising: a wall channel member adapted to be secured to a wall in a general horizontally leveled orientation; and at least two bracket means adapted to be adjustably attached to opposite sides of a storage unit and adapted to be connected to the wall channel to hang the storage unit from the channel, the adjustable attachment of the bracket members to the storage unit enabling the adjustment of the orientation of the storage unit relative to the wall channel.

Claim 16

A storage unit mounting system for removably hanging a modular storage unit on a wall comprising: a wall channel member adapted to be secured to a wall in a general horizontally leveled orientation; and at least two bracket means adapted to be adjustably attached to opposite sides of a storage unit and adapted to be connected to the wall channel to hang the storage unit from the channel, the adjustable attachment of the bracket members to the storage unit enabling the adjustment of the orientation of the storage unit relative to the wall channel.

Claim 17

The mounting system of claim 13 wherein: a slot is provided in each of the bracket members, and a fastener extends through the slot and is secured to a side of the storage unit, thereby adjustably attaching the bracket member to the storage unit.

Claim 18

A storage unit mounting system for removably attaching a modular storage unit to a wall, the system comprising: a wall channel member adapted to be secured to a wall in a general horizontal orientation; and at least two substantially identical brackets, one bracket being secured to the storage unit in a first orientation of the bracket relative to the storage unit, and a second bracket being secured to the storage unit in a second orientation of the bracket relative to the storage unit, the second orientation being an upside-down inversion of the first orientation, the two brackets detachably attaching the storage unit to the wall channel member.

Claim 19

A storage unit mounting system for removably attaching a modular storage unit to a wall, the system comprising: a wall channel member adapted to be secured to a wall in a general horizontal orientation; and at least two substantially identical brackets, one bracket being secured to the storage unit in a first orientation of the bracket relative to the storage unit, and a second bracket being secured to the storage unit in a second orientation of the bracket relative to the storage unit, the second orientation being an upside-down inversion of the first orientation, the two brackets detachably attaching the storage unit to the wall channel member.

Claim 20

The mounting system of claim 15, wherein: the bracket means is symmetrical about a horizontal axis of the bracket means.

Claim 23

The method of claim 17, further comprising: prior to fixedly securing the bracket means to the storage unit, adjusting the bracket means relative to the leveled storage unit to reengage the bracket means on the wall channel flange.