Patent ID: 6457278
Filing Date: 2002-10-01
Classification: A47B

Abstract:
A storage unit for mounting to a building structure opening in a wall comprising:a. a storage unit having a substantially rectangular cross-section providing at least a top, two sides, and a bottom; b. a cantilevered upper hinge comprising: 1) a member attached to the building; 2) a hinge pin mounted to the member attached to the building; 3) a member attached to the storage unit top; and 4) a means of attaching the two members for leveling the storage unit; c. an offset lower hinge comprising: 1) a member attached to a floor of a building; 2) a hinge pin mounted to the member attached to a floor of the building; 3) a member attached to the bottom of the storage unit adapted to support the weight of the storage unit; and 4) thrust bearing means wherein the hinge pins are vertically aligned with respect to the storage unit and are offset away from the wall towards the side of the opening on which the storage unit is installed.