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Closet organization system and method for installing same
Assignee: WG ENTERPRISES LLC
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Filing: 1998-02-02
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Granted: 2000-06-27
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Expires: 2018-02-02
Abstract
Abstract A closet organization system is provided which includes an apparatus and a method for installing same. The apparatus includes adjustable shelving and an adjustable clothes rod coupled to a console unit, which can further include additional shelving and also drawers. The console unit which includes posts having holes therein for receiving projections on the console shelves, and a drawer assembly, or inserts for use with adjustable shelving, the console shelves, and the drawer assembly. The closet organization system, fabricated from either word or lightweight plastic, is adapted to be easily assembled and easily disassembled. Additional brackets can secure the console unit to a wall, and brackets can be further included with the adjustable shelving to provide additional support.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. West
- 👤 Dale Aberegg
- 👤 Brian K. Linstedt
- 👤 Mark W. Groves
- 👤 Gregory J. Merz
- 👤 Stephen Bennett Moore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:41
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B96/00; A47B96/02; A47B96/024; A47B45/00; A47B47/00; A47B61/00; A47B61/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
319 words
An organizational system comprising: a console unit having four console posts, each of the console posts having console apertures; a top header coupled with at least two of the console posts; at least one shelf coupled between at least two of the console posts; at least one drawer assembly coupled between at least two of the console posts, wherein the drawer assembly comprises: a drawer having a first engaging profile disposed on two sides of the drawer, a first drawer rail and a second drawer rail each having a second engaging profile, where the first engaging profile of the drawer is slidably engaged by the second engaging profile of the first and second drawer rails; the first drawer rail and the second drawer rail being coupled with the console posts; at least one adjustable shelving apparatus, the adjustable shelving apparatus comprising at least one first cross member with a first side and at least one second cross member with a second side, wherein the at least one first and second cross members have a lateral restraint means, comprising a T-shaped slot defined on the first side of the first cross member, and a T-shaped post on the second side of the second cross member, whereby the T-shaped post slidably engages the T-shaped slot of adjoining cross members, wherein the at least one first cross member is slidably engaged with the at least one second cross member, wherein the lateral restraint means prevents the at least one first and second cross members from disengaging laterally; a first and a second end bracket each coupled with the adjustable shelving apparatus, where at least one of the end brackets are coupled with at least two of the console posts; and at least one adjustable clothes rod coupled with the adjustable shelving apparatus, said adjustable clothes rod comprising at least one first rod member slidably coupled with at least one second rod member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
319 words
An organizational system comprising: a console unit having four console posts, each of the console posts having console apertures; a top header coupled with at least two of the console posts; at least one shelf coupled between at least two of the console posts; at least one drawer assembly coupled between at least two of the console posts, wherein the drawer assembly comprises: a drawer having a first engaging profile disposed on two sides of the drawer, a first drawer rail and a second drawer rail each having a second engaging profile, where the first engaging profile of the drawer is slidably engaged by the second engaging profile of the first and second drawer rails; the first drawer rail and the second drawer rail being coupled with the console posts; at least one adjustable shelving apparatus, the adjustable shelving apparatus comprising at least one first cross member with a first side and at least one second cross member with a second side, wherein the at least one first and second cross members have a lateral restraint means, comprising a T-shaped slot defined on the first side of the first cross member, and a T-shaped post on the second side of the second cross member, whereby the T-shaped post slidably engages the T-shaped slot of adjoining cross members, wherein the at least one first cross member is slidably engaged with the at least one second cross member, wherein the lateral restraint means prevents the at least one first and second cross members from disengaging laterally; a first and a second end bracket each coupled with the adjustable shelving apparatus, where at least one of the end brackets are coupled with at least two of the console posts; and at least one adjustable clothes rod coupled with the adjustable shelving apparatus, said adjustable clothes rod comprising at least one first rod member slidably coupled with at least one second rod member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
122 words
An organizational system comprising: an adjustable shelving apparatus comprising at least one first cross member with a first side and at least one second cross member with a second side, wherein the at least one first and second cross members have a lateral restraint means, comprising a T-shaped slot defined on the first side of the first cross member, and a T-shaped post on the second side of the second cross member, whereby the T-shaped post slidably engages the T-shaped slot of adjoining cross members, wherein the at least one first cross member is slidably engaged with the at least one second cross member, whereby the lateral restraint means prevents the at least one first and second cross members from disengaging laterally.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
122 words
An organizational system comprising: an adjustable shelving apparatus comprising at least one first cross member with a first side and at least one second cross member with a second side, wherein the at least one first and second cross members have a lateral restraint means, comprising a T-shaped slot defined on the first side of the first cross member, and a T-shaped post on the second side of the second cross member, whereby the T-shaped post slidably engages the T-shaped slot of adjoining cross members, wherein the at least one first cross member is slidably engaged with the at least one second cross member, whereby the lateral restraint means prevents the at least one first and second cross members from disengaging laterally.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The organizational system as recited in claim 2, further comprising at least one bracket coupled with the adjustable shelving apparatus.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The organizational system as recited in claim 3, further comprising an anchor bolt coupled with the end bracket, the anchor bolt for mounting the end bracket and the shelving apparatus to a mounting surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The organizational system as recited in claim 3, further comprising at least two console posts coupled to the adjustable shelving apparatus.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The organizational system as recited in claim 5, further comprising at least one storage device coupled between the at least two console posts and forming at least one storage area therebetween.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The organizational system as recited in claim 6, wherein the at least one storage device comprises a console shelf.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The organizational system as recited in claim 6, wherein the at least one storage device comprises a drawer assembly.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The organizational system as recited in claim 5 and further comprising a mechanism for coupling the console posts with a mounting surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The organizational system as recited in claim 9, further comprising a bracket adapted to couple a first adjustable shelving assembly transverse to a second adjustable shelving assembly.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
The organizational system as recited in claim 3, further comprising a cam lock assembly associated with the adjustable shelving apparatus, wherein the cam lock assembly secures the adjustable shelving apparatus with at least one of the console posts.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
35 words
The organizational system as recited in claim 11, wherein the cam lock assembly comprises a cam lock and a cam pin, wherein the cam pin is secured to a portion of the adjustable shelving apparatus.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
42 words
The organizational system as recited in claim 3, further comprising at least one adjustable clothes rod coupled with the adjustable shelving apparatus, said adjustable clothes rod comprising at least one first rod member slidably coupled with at least one second rod member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
34 words
The organizational system as recited in claim 3, further comprising end brackets coupled with a first end and a second end of the adjustable shelving apparatus, and coupling features disposed on the end brackets.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
41 words
The organizational system as recited in claim 14, wherein the coupling features comprise a cut out for receiving a coupling insert, the coupling insert being adapted to couple a portion of the adjustable shelving apparatus with at least one console post.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
The organizational system as recited in claim 14, wherein the coupling insert has a peg and a leg member associated therewith.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
26 words
The organizational system as recited in claim 14, wherein the end brackets each have a bore therethrough, the bore adapted to receive a clothes rod therein.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
20 words
The organizational system as recited in claim 2, further comprising a console unit coupled proximate to the adjustable shelving apparatus.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
17 words
The organizational system as recited in claim 2, wherein the organizational system is comprised of anti-fungal plastic.
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