Abstract:
An apparatus comprises a first member being configured for joining to a structure in a vertically oriented position. The first member comprises a first slot being configured for retaining a first edge of a lid for a container. A second member is configured for joining to the structure in a vertically oriented position opposing the first member. The second member comprises a second slot being configured for retaining a second edge of the lid for the container where the first member and the second member are operable for supporting the lid along a vertically oriented plane.

Description:
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       [0003]    A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material that is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or patent disclosure as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office, patent file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever. 
       FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
       [0004]    One or more embodiments of the invention generally relate to storage devices. More particularly, the invention relates to a bracket device for storage of a pot or pan lid. 
       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0005]    The following background information may present examples of specific aspects of the prior art (e.g., without limitation, approaches, facts, or common wisdom) that, while expected to be helpful to further educate the reader as to additional aspects of the prior art, is not to be construed as limiting the present invention, or any embodiments thereof, to anything stated or implied therein or inferred thereupon. 
         [0006]    Pot and pan lids may be stored via a wide variety of ways. Storage of a pot/pan lid may be performed inside of a cabinet, on top of pot/pan, on top of counter and/or hanging from ceiling. 
         [0007]    In view of the foregoing, it is clear that these traditional techniques are not perfect and leave room for more optimal approaches. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0008]    The present invention is illustrated by way of example, and not by way of limitation, in the figures of the accompanying drawings and in which like reference numerals refer to similar elements and in which: 
           [0009]      FIGS. 1A-C  illustrates an example bracket, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0010]      FIG. 2  illustrates an enlarged view of a portion of a first vertical bar as discussed with reference to  FIG. 1B , in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0011]      FIG. 3  illustrates an example implementation for an example bracket, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0012]      FIG. 4  presents a picture of an example implementation for an example bracket, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0013]      FIG. 5  illustrates an example bracket, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0014]      FIG. 6  illustrates an example bracket, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; and 
           [0015]      FIG. 7  illustrates example packaging for example brackets, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. 
       
    
    
       [0016]    Unless otherwise indicated illustrations in the figures are not necessarily drawn to scale. 
       DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
       [0017]    The present invention is best understood by reference to the detailed figures and description set forth herein. 
         [0018]    Embodiments of the invention are discussed below with reference to the Figures. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed description given herein with respect to these figures is for explanatory purposes as the invention extends beyond these limited embodiments. For example, it should be appreciated that those skilled in the art will, in light of the teachings of the present invention, recognize a multiplicity of alternate and suitable approaches, depending upon the needs of the particular application, to implement the functionality of any given detail described herein, beyond the particular implementation choices in the following embodiments described and shown. That is, there are numerous modifications and variations of the invention that are too numerous to be listed but that all fit within the scope of the invention. Also, singular words should be read as plural and vice versa and masculine as feminine and vice versa, where appropriate, and alternative embodiments do not necessarily imply that the two are mutually exclusive. 
         [0019]    It is to be further understood that the present invention is not limited to the particular methodology, compounds, materials, manufacturing techniques, uses, and applications, described herein, as these may vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is used for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It must be noted that as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include the plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to “an element” is a reference to one or more elements and includes equivalents thereof known to those skilled in the art. Similarly, for another example, a reference to “a step” or “a means” is a reference to one or more steps or means and may include sub-steps and subservient means. All conjunctions used are to be understood in the most inclusive sense possible. Thus, the word “or” should be understood as having the definition of a logical “or” rather than that of a logical “exclusive or” unless the context clearly necessitates otherwise. Structures described herein are to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. Language that may be construed to express approximation should be so understood unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. 
         [0020]    Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Preferred methods, techniques, devices, and materials are described, although any methods, techniques, devices, or materials similar or equivalent to those described herein may be used in the practice or testing of the present invention. Structures described herein are to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to embodiments thereof as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. 
         [0021]    From reading the present disclosure, other variations and modifications will be apparent to persons skilled in the art. Such variations and modifications may involve equivalent and other features which are already known in the art, and which may be used instead of or in addition to features already described herein. 
         [0022]    Although Claims have been formulated in this application to particular combinations of features, it should be understood that the scope of the disclosure of the present invention also includes any novel feature or any novel combination of features disclosed herein either explicitly or implicitly or any generalization thereof, whether or not it relates to the same invention as presently claimed in any Claim and whether or not it mitigates any or all of the same technical problems as does the present invention. 
         [0023]    Features which are described in the context of separate embodiments may also be provided in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features which are, for brevity, described in the context of a single embodiment, may also be provided separately or in any suitable subcombination. The Applicants hereby give notice that new Claims may be formulated to such features and/or combinations of such features during the prosecution of the present application or of any further application derived therefrom. 
         [0024]    References to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “example embodiment,” “various embodiments,” etc., may indicate that the embodiment(s) of the invention so described may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes the particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Further, repeated use of the phrase “in one embodiment,” or “in an exemplary embodiment,” do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, although they may. 
         [0025]    As is well known to those skilled in the art many careful considerations and compromises typically must be made when designing for the optimal manufacture of a commercial implementation any system, and in particular, the embodiments of the present invention. A commercial implementation in accordance with the spirit and teachings of the present invention may configured according to the needs of the particular application, whereby any aspect(s), feature(s), function(s), result(s), component(s), approach(es), or step(s) of the teachings related to any described embodiment of the present invention may be suitably omitted, included, adapted, mixed and matched, or improved and/or optimized by those skilled in the art, using their average skills and known techniques, to achieve the desired implementation that addresses the needs of the particular application. 
         [0026]    It is to be understood that any exact measurements/dimensions or particular construction materials indicated herein are solely provided as examples of suitable configurations and are not intended to be limiting in any way. Depending on the needs of the particular application, those skilled in the art will readily recognize, in light of the following teachings, a multiplicity of suitable alternative implementation details. 
         [0027]    Embodiments of the present invention will be described for containing, storing and/or retaining lids associated with pots and pans. 
         [0028]      FIG. 1A  illustrates an example bracket, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. 
         [0029]    A bracket device  100  includes a first vertical bar  102 , a second vertical bar  104  and a horizontal bar  106 . 
         [0030]    Bracket device  100  provides capability for retaining a lid device (not shown) for storage. 
         [0031]    First vertical bar  102  retains a portion of a lid device, second vertical bar  104  retains a portion of a lid device and horizontal bar  106  retains a portion of a lid device. 
         [0032]    Second vertical bar  104  includes a front retaining slat  108 , a side slat  110  and a rear retaining slat  112 . 
         [0033]    A first edge of front retaining slat  108  connects to a first edge of side slat  110 . A second edge of side slat  110  connects to a first edge of rear retaining slat  112 . Front retaining slat  108 , side slat  110  and rear retaining slat  112  are configured such that a slot  105  is made available. 
         [0034]    Rear retaining slat  112  includes a tab  114 . Furthermore, a hole  116  is located in tab  114 . 
         [0035]    Hole  116  provides a means for affixing second vertical bar  104  and bracket device  100  to a structure. As a non-limiting example, structure may be a cabinet door. 
         [0036]    A slanted corner  109  providing a tapered corner may be configured for front retaining slat  108 . Slanted corner  109  may be provided for any known angle of slant. 
         [0037]    Furthermore, in some embodiments, slanted corner  109  may be configured with rounded corners. Slanted corner  109  may reduce efforts associated with inserting an item into bracket device  100 . 
         [0038]    In some embodiments, slanted corner  109  may not be configured for front retaining slat  108 . 
         [0039]      FIG. 1B  further illustrates the example bracket as described with reference to  FIG. 1A , in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. 
         [0040]    First vertical bar  102  includes a front retaining slat  118 , a side slat  120  and a rear retaining slat  122 . 
         [0041]    A first edge of front retaining slat  118  connects to a first edge of side slat  120 . A second edge of side slat  120  connects to a first edge of rear retaining slat  122 . Front retaining slat  118 , side slat  120  and rear retaining slat  122  are configured such that a slot  103  is made available. 
         [0042]    Rear retaining slat  122  includes a tab  124 . Furthermore, a hole  126  is located in tab  124 . 
         [0043]    Hole  126  provides a means for affixing first vertical bar  102  and bracket device  100  to a structure. As a non-limiting example, structure may be a cabinet door. 
         [0044]    A slanted corner  119  is configured for front retaining slat  118 . 
         [0045]      FIG. 1C  further illustrates the example bracket as described with reference to  FIGS. 1A-B , in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. 
         [0046]    Horizontal bar  106  includes a front retaining slat  128 , a bottom slat  130  and a rear retaining slat  132 . 
         [0047]    A first edge of front retaining slat  128  connects to a first edge of bottom slat  130 . A second edge of bottom slat  130  connects to a first edge of rear retaining slat  132 . Front retaining slat  128 , bottom slat  130  and rear retaining slat  132  are configured such that a slot  107  is made available. 
         [0048]    Bracket device  100  may be configured in a multiplicity of sizes in order to support a multiplicity of lid sizes. 
         [0049]    As a non-limiting example, bracket device  100  may be fabricated of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) material. 
         [0050]    As a non-limiting example, bracket device  100  may be configured in a U-bracket form-factor. 
         [0051]    As an example, first vertical bar  102  and second vertical bar  104  may be configured for a length  115  ( FIG. 1A ) approximately equal to half the diameter of a lid (not shown) contained, stored and/or retained by bracket device  100 . As a further example, for a thirteen-inch lid, length  115  ( FIG. 1A ) for first vertical bar  102  and for second vertical bar  104  is approximately six and one-half inches in length. 
         [0052]    As an example, horizontal bar  106  may be configured for a length  117  ( FIG. 1A ) a quarter-inch in addition to the diameter of the lid contained, stored and/or retained by bracket device  100 . As a further example, for a thirteen-inch diameter lid, length  117  ( FIG. 1A ) for horizontal bar  106  is approximately thirteen-inches and one-quarter inch in length. 
         [0053]    Bracket device  100  includes a slot or track, as formed by slot  103 , slot  105  and slot  107 , for containing, storing and/or retaining a lid. 
         [0054]    As a non-limiting example, rear retaining slat  112  ( FIG. 1A ), rear retaining slat  122  ( FIG. 1B ) and rear retaining slat  132  ( FIG. 1C ) have a width dimension, denoted by a width  111  ( FIG. 1A ), of approximately one inch in width. Furthermore, rear retaining slat  112 , rear retaining slat  122  and rear retaining slat  132  may be mounted or affixed to a structure (e.g. cabinet door). 
         [0055]    Tab  114  ( FIG. 1A ) extends from rear retaining slat  112  ( FIG. 1A ) and tab  124  ( FIG. 1B ) extends from rear retaining slat  122  ( FIG. 1B ). As a non-limiting example, the lengths of tab  114  and tab  124 , denoted by a length  113  ( FIG. 1A ), are approximately one half of an inch. The heights of tab  114  and tab  124 , denoted by a height  121  ( FIG. 1A ), are approximately one quarter of an inch. 
         [0056]    As a non-limiting example, the width of front retaining slat  108  ( FIG. 1A ), front retaining slat  118  ( FIG. 1B ) and front retaining slat  128  ( FIG. 1C ) denoted by a width  123  ( FIG. 1B ), are approximately one-half inch. 
         [0057]    As a non-limiting example, slanted corner  109  ( FIG. 1A ) and slanted corner  119  ( FIG. 1B ) may decline at a forty-five degree (45°) angle. 
         [0058]    As a non-limiting example, the width of side slat  110  ( FIG. 1A ), side slat  120  ( FIG. 1B ) and bottom slat  130  ( FIG. 1C ), denoted by a width  134  ( FIG. 1C ), is approximately five-eighths of one inch. 
         [0059]      FIG. 2  illustrates an enlarged view of a portion of first vertical bar  102  as discussed with reference to  FIG. 1B , in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. 
         [0060]    A screw  202  traverses hole  126  for affixing first vertical bar  102  and bracket device  100  ( FIGS. 1A-C ) to a structure (not shown). As a non-limiting example, screw  202  may be configured as a Phillips-head screw. 
         [0061]    Screw  202  may be configured of any known size or variation of screw capable of supporting the weight of bracket device  100  and associated contents. Furthermore, screw may be configured for a length such as to prevent protrusion through the front of cabinet doors. 
         [0062]      FIG. 3  illustrates an example implementation for an example bracket, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. 
         [0063]    A multiplicity of bracket device  100  ( FIGS. 1A-C ) are affixed to a cabinet door  302 . 
         [0064]    A lid  304  slides into and is retained by bracket device  100  ( FIGS. 1A-C ). 
         [0065]    Bracket device  100  may be attached to the interior plane of cabinet door  302 . 
         [0066]    Lid  304  may be placed within bracket device  100  for storage. 
         [0067]      FIG. 4  presents a picture of an example implementation for an example bracket, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. 
         [0068]    A multiplicity of bracket device  100  ( FIGS. 1A-C ) are affixed to a cabinet door  402 . 
         [0069]    A lid  404 , a lid  406  and a lid  408  are retained by respective bracket device  100  ( FIGS. 1A-C ). 
         [0070]    Lid  404  may be associated with a pan  410 . 
         [0071]    Lid  406  may be associated with a pan  412 . 
         [0072]    A pan  414  resides on top of pan  412 . Furthermore pan  412  resides on top of pan  410 . 
         [0073]    Storage of lid  404  and lid  406  by respective bracket device  100  ( FIGS. 1A-C ) enables stacking of pans  410 ,  412  and  414  as illustrated. Furthermore, storage of lid  404  and lid  406  via respective bracket device  100  ( FIGS. 1A-C ) enables a space  416 . As a result of using respective bracket device  100  ( FIGS. 1A-C ) for storage of lid  404  and lid  406  additional items may be stored in a cabinet  418  or more space may be provided around existing items. 
         [0074]    Bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ) provides storage of lids. Non-limiting examples for lids include pan lids, pot lids, container lids, bottle lids, bowl lids and potter lids. 
         [0075]    Bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ) frees up space via storage of lids associated with a structure. Furthermore, space previously consumed by lids is available as additional storage. Non-limiting examples for structure include cabinet door, door and wall. 
         [0076]    Bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ) provides convenient access to lids as lids may be stored adjacent to an accessible structure. 
         [0077]    Bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ) is a bracket for storage of lids. Furthermore, bracket device may be connected, mounted or attached to the interior plane of a structure (e.g. cabinet door). 
         [0078]    Bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ) includes a bracket and attachment device for connecting, mounting or attaching bracket device to a door (e.g. cabinet door). Non-limiting examples for attachment device include screws and sticky adhesive. 
         [0079]    Bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ) provides convenience for accessing lids. 
         [0080]    Bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ) reduces the shelf space needed for storage of lids, as lids are stored via previously unused space located adjacent to a structure. 
         [0081]    Bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ) improves organization for storage items associated with shelving via allocating unused space for lids and thereby freeing up space typically used for storage of lids. 
         [0082]    As a result of lids stored via bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ), pots and pans may be more readily stacked for efficient storage. 
         [0083]    As a result of lids stored via bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ), storage of lids on the top of pots and pans may be avoided thereby providing efficient stacking of pots and pans. 
         [0084]    As a result of lids stored via bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ), sliding and falling of lids may be avoided. 
         [0085]    As a result of lids stored via bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ), noise as a result of lids contacting other entities (e.g. pots, pans, etc.) may be reduced. 
         [0086]    As a result of lids stored via bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ), personal injuries associated with falling pot and pan lids may be avoided. 
         [0087]    As a result of lids stored via bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ), damages to lids associated with falling pot and pan lids may be avoided. 
         [0088]    As a result of lids stored via bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ), damage to floors, counters and other amenities associated with falling lids may be avoided. 
         [0089]    As a result of lids stored via bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ), the slipping and falling of lids and other cabinet contents when opening a cabinet door may be avoided. 
         [0090]    As a result of lids stored via bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ), the time for finding an appropriate lid and for preparing food items may be reduced. 
         [0091]    As a result of lids stored via bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ), the effort for finding a specific lid may be reduced. 
         [0092]    Bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ) may be used for storage of devices with a flat and/or rounded configuration. As a non-limiting example, a cutting board may be stored via bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ). 
         [0093]    Bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ) may reduce the effort associated with storing lids. 
         [0094]    Bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ) uses space not typically associated with other uses. 
         [0095]    Bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ) may be attached to doors in such a way as to not interfere with the closing of the doors. 
         [0096]    Bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ) may provide an inexpensive means for increasing storage space. 
         [0097]    Bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ) requires little, if any, cabinet space and/or counter space. 
         [0098]    Bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ) may be employed for a multiplicity of vehicles. Non-limiting examples for vehicles employing bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ) include recreational vehicles, boats, airplanes, trains and other vehicles with associated storage area(s). 
         [0099]    Non-limiting examples for applications of bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ) include restaurants and other food-establishments. 
         [0100]    Installation of bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ) may be performed by a person with average abilities. Furthermore, installation of bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ) may be performed by attaching screws through device and into structure using a screwdriver. As a non-limiting example, two screws may be used for attachment. 
         [0101]    Bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ) may be fabricated of a multiplicity of materials. Non-limiting examples for materials include high-density polyethylene (HPDE), high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) aluminum, stainless steel, alloys and other metals. 
         [0102]    Bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ) may accommodate standard and non-standard pot and pan lid sizes. Non-limiting examples for standard pot and pan lid sizes include seven inch, eight inch, nine inch, ten inch, ten and one half inch and thirteen inch diameters. 
         [0103]    In some embodiments, bracket device  100  ( FIG. 1 ) may be coated with lining material. Non-limiting examples for lining material include low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and plasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC). 
         [0104]      FIG. 5  illustrates an example bracket, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. 
         [0105]    A bracket device  500  includes a first vertical bar  502 , a second vertical bar  504  and a horizontal bar  506 . 
         [0106]    Bracket device  500  provides capability for retaining a lid device (not shown) for storage. 
         [0107]    First vertical bar  502  retains a portion of a lid device, second vertical bar  504  retains a portion of a lid device and horizontal bar  506  retains a portion of a lid device. 
         [0108]    An adhesive device  508  connects to first vertical bar  502 . 
         [0109]    An adhesive device  510  connects to second vertical bar  504 . 
         [0110]    Adhesive device  508  and adhesive device  510  may be configured as tabs. 
         [0111]    Adhesive device  508  and adhesive device  510  adhere bracket device  500  to a structure (not shown). 
         [0112]    As an example, a non-adhesive material  512  may be removed from adhesive device  508  thereby exposing an adhesive portion of adhesive device  508 . Furthermore, the adhesive portion of adhesive device  508  may be attached to a structure for adhering bracket device  500  to the structure. 
         [0113]      FIG. 6  illustrates an example bracket, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. 
         [0114]    A bracket device  600  includes a first vertical bar  602 , a second vertical bar  604  and a horizontal bar  606 . 
         [0115]    Bracket device  600  provides capability for retaining a lid device (not shown) for storage. 
         [0116]    First vertical bar  602  retains a portion of a lid device, second vertical bar  604  retains a portion of a lid device and horizontal bar  606  retains a portion of a lid device. 
         [0117]    First vertical bar  602  includes a top portion  608 , a bottom portion  610  and an extension device  612 . 
         [0118]    Extension device  612  enables adjustment for a length dimension  626  of first vertical bar  602 . Extension device  612  may be configured via any known means for extending or recessing top portion  608  and bottom portion  610 . 
         [0119]    Second vertical bar  604  includes a top portion  614 , a bottom portion  616  and an extension device  618 . 
         [0120]    Extension device  618  enables adjustment for a length dimension  628  of second vertical bar  604 . Extension device  618  may be configured via any known means for extending or recessing top portion  614  and bottom portion  616 . 
         [0121]    Horizontal bar  606  includes a left portion  620 , a right portion  622  and an extension device  624 . 
         [0122]    Extension device  624  enables adjustment for a length dimension  630  of horizontal bar  606 . Extension device  624  may be configured via any know means for extending or recessing left portion  620  and right portion  622 . 
         [0123]    The dimensions of bracket device  600  may be adjusted thereby enabling support for a multiplicity of dimensions for lids. 
         [0124]    Bracket device  600  may be configured for supporting a multiplicity of lid sizes via adjustment of the length of horizontal bar  606 , first vertical bar  602  and second vertical bar  604 . Horizontal bar  606 , first vertical bar  602  and second vertical bar  604  may be configured as telescoping. Furthermore horizontal bar  606 , first vertical bar  602  and second vertical bar  604  may be configured via a multiplicity of sub-components. As a non-limiting example, horizontal bar  606 , first vertical bar  602  and second vertical bar may be configured of two sub-components. 
         [0125]      FIG. 7  illustrates example packaging for example brackets, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. 
         [0126]    A multiplicity of brackets with a sampling denoted as bracket device  100  ( FIGS. 1A-C ) are contained within a containment package  702 . 
         [0127]    Containment package  702  includes an advertisement portion  704  and a containment portion  706 . 
         [0128]    Advertisement portion  704  may present information (e.g. a logo  708 ) for viewing. 
         [0129]    As a non-limiting example, advertisement portion  704  may be fabricated out of cardboard material. 
         [0130]    As a non-limiting example, containment portion  706  may be fabricated out of a clear plastic material. 
         [0131]    As illustrated bracket devices may be configured for efficient containment via containment portion  706 . 
         [0132]    Containment package  702  may include screw  202  ( FIG. 2 ). Furthermore, containment package  702  may not include screw  202  ( FIG. 2 ). 
         [0133]    As a non-limiting example, containment portion  706  may include a multiplicity of sizes for bracket device  100 . As a non-limiting example, containment portion  706  may include a multiplicity of bracket device  100  of the same size. 
         [0134]    All the features disclosed in this specification, including any accompanying abstract and drawings, may be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features. 
         [0135]    Having fully described at least one embodiment of the present invention, other equivalent or alternative methods for storage of pot/pan lid via a bracket device according to the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The invention has been described above by way of illustration, and the specific embodiments disclosed are not intended to limit the invention to the particular forms disclosed. For example, the particular implementation for the material for fabrication may vary depending upon the particular type of cabinet used for mounting the bracket device. The bracket devices described in the foregoing were directed to home implementations; however, similar techniques for other implementations (e.g. automotive, marine, etc.) of the present invention are contemplated as within the scope of the present invention. The invention is thus to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the following claims. 
         [0136]    Claim elements and steps herein may have been numbered and/or lettered solely as an aid in readability and understanding. Any such numbering and lettering in itself is not intended to and should not be taken to indicate the ordering of elements and/or steps in the claims.