Patent ID: 6299001
Filing Date: 2001-10-09
Classification: A47F

Abstract:
A wall organizer system for storing items on a wall, comprising:at least one panel of wire mesh including a plurality of spaced, parallel, vertical rods joined to a plurality of spaced, parallel, horizontal rods to define a plurality of quadrilateral mounting points, said panel having an upper edge and a lower edge, at least one of said upper edge and lower edge including a pair of horizontal edge rods spaced apart by and joined to said plurality of vertical rods;at least one wall bracket for mounting said at least one panel to the wall, said at least one wall bracket including a back wall having mounting holes for securing said at least one wall bracket to the wall, a floor for receiving and supporting said pair of horizontal edge rods, and a front lip for retaining said panel;first and second suspending members, said first suspending member being distinct from said second suspending member; anda plurality of universal mounting plates, each plate being configured for being secured in any of said mounting points and for accommodating at least a portion of either of said first and second suspending members, wherein each plate comprises a mounting panel, a first plurality of apertures on said mounting panel for receiving said first suspending member, and a second plurality of apertures on said mounting panel distinct from said first plurality of apertures for receiving said second suspending member;wherein at least one of said first and second suspending members is configured for detachable engagement on at least one of said plurality of universal mounting plates and directly on said at least one wire mesh panel;wherein said front lip includes a first lip portion and a second lip portion separated by a slot configured for accommodating one of said vertical rods; andwherein said first lip portion is taller than said second lip portion for accommodating opposing edge rods of abutting, vertically stacked panels.