Adjustable organizational system for single and multi-tiered cabinets

An adjustable organizational system for single and multi-tiered cabinets, shelves, and drawers. The system segregates items inside a cabinet on different tiers of shelves, and then groups the segregated items on each shelf into size-dependent groups through length adjustable straps that have adjustable heights and lengths. Multiple groups of items can be segregated on the same shelf through positional and height adjustment of the straps. Straps are defined by a pair of free ends that are secured to the walls of cabinet to enable grouping of items based on the size, shape, and function of the item. Strap adjustment members detachably fasten free ends of straps into cabinet walls. Strap adjustment members comprise a side mounting block, a stud, and a retaining nut. Nut extends and retracts relative to stud and cabinet walls to adjust length and position of straps relative to adjacent straps and cabinet walls.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to an adjustable organizational system for single and multi-tiered cabinets, drawers, and other organizing shelving fixtures. More so, the organizational system segregates a plurality of items inside a cabinet on shelves, and then groups the segregated items on each shelf into size-dependent tiers of groups through use of length adjustable, resilient straps that can be length adjusted with a plurality of strap adjustment members; whereby, multiple groups and tiers of items can be segregated on the same shelf through positional and height adjustment of the straps.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Typically, a shelf is a flat horizontal surface used for display and storage. Often, shelves include a flat horizontal plane which is used in a home, business, store, or elsewhere to hold items that are being displayed, stored, or offered for sale. The shelf is often raised off the ground and usually anchored/supported on its shorter length sides by brackets, columns, or pillars.

In many instances, shelves are used to retain multiple items on a flat surface. However, the items positioned on the shelf may be scattered along the flat surface; and thereby difficult to find. Further, in cases of storing items in moving vehicles, such as recreational vehicles and boats, the items can fall off the shelf when the vehicle leans in a direction, accelerates, or decelerates suddenly.

Often, shelving systems lack adjustability, aesthetics, flexibility of use, and functionality; thus limiting the consumer and forcing the user to make permanent storage choices. Further, many shelving systems require significant assembly, which users may not be competent in assembling. Often the shelf assembly is not intuitive and requires detailed instructions and tools, along with mechanical ability to read and follow instructions.

Other proposals have involved shelving systems. The problem with these shelving systems is that they do not organize the items to create easy to find groups or tiers of items. Also, the items are not securely retained on the shelf. Even though the above cited shelving systems meet some of the needs of the market, an adjustable organizational system for single and multi-tiered cabinets that segregates items inside a cabinet, and on different tiers of shelves, and further segregates the items into size-dependent groups through use of length adjustable, resilient straps is still desired.

SUMMARY

Illustrative embodiments of the disclosure are generally directed to an adjustable organizational system for single and multi-tiered cabinets. The organizational system is operable with single-tiered, double-tiered, triple-tiered, and multi-tiered cabinets, shelves, drawers, or other organizing fixtures. The organizational system is configured to segregate a plurality of items inside a cabinet, and on different tiers of shelves. The organizational system may then be used to group the segregated items into size-dependent groups through use of a plurality of resilient, length adjustable straps. The straps help retain at least one item along the back wall, the sidewalls, and the bottom wall of the cabinet. The straps can be fastened to the cabinet to achieve different lengths. In this manner, multiple groups of items can be segregated into desired groups and tiers on the same shelf through positional and height adjustment of the straps.

System further provides a cabinet that is defined by a back wall, a pair of sidewalls, and a bottom wall. Cabinet is configured to store and support a plurality of items in an organized, segregated arrangement, described below. The system further comprises at least one shelf extending between the pair of sidewalls of the cabinet. The shelf may be flat and horizontal.

System further comprises a plurality of straps defined by at least one slot and a pair of free ends. The slots enhance the resiliency of the straps. The slots are disposed in a linear, spaced-apart relationship. The straps extend across the back wall, the pair of sidewalls, and the bottom wall. The straps are further being defined by a resilient configuration enabling extension and retraction of the straps relative to the back wall, the sidewalls, and the bottom wall of the cabinet. In this manner, the straps help retain at least one item along the back wall, the sidewalls, and the bottom wall of the cabinet.

System further provides a plurality of strap adjustment members for adjusting the length and position of straps. The strap adjustment members comprise a side mounting block, a stud, and a retaining nut, the strap adjustment members detachably fastening the free ends of the straps together, the strap adjustment members further detachably fastening the free ends of the straps to the back wall, the sidewalls, and the bottom wall of the cabinet.

The nut may be rotatably displaced along the length of the stud to adjust the length of the straps. In this manner, rotating the nut relative to the side mounting block creates a gap between the straps and the back wall, the sidewalls, and the bottom wall of the cabinet that allows for placement of the items.

In another aspect, the cabinet may include, without limitation, a recreational vehicle cabinet, a medicine cabinet, and a kitchen cabinet.

In another aspect, the pluralities of shelves are configured to support a plurality of items, which may include, without limitation, a hygiene container, a medicine container, a shaving device, an electrical device, a tool, wiring, and a food item.

In another aspect, the slots in the straps are disposed in a linear, spaced-apart relationship so as to enhance.

In another aspect, the straps are generally resilient and flat.

In another aspect, the strap adjusting members comprise a fixed threaded bolt and adjustable nuts.

One objective of the present invention, is to organize hygienic and medicinal items in, but not limited to, a medicine cabinet/shelving/drawer along individual or stacked shelves or drawers, and to separate groups on each shelf or drawer.

Another objective of the present invention is to provide a flexible strap that extends across the items to help restrain the items against the back wall of the cabinet in an organized manner.

Another objective of the present invention is to provide multiple strap adjusting members that can be positioned to accommodate different size-dependent items across the back wall and/or sidewalls of the cabinet.

Another objective of the present invention is to provide multiple mounting blocks that are easy to position anywhere along the back walls of a medicine cabinet/shelf/drawer.

Another objective of the present invention is to provide versatile length adjustable straps that exhibit sufficient the elasticity for flexibility; and slots through the straps for accommodating size-dependent items.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

At the outset, it should be clearly understood that like reference numerals are intended to identify the same structural elements, portions, or surfaces consistently throughout the several drawing figures, as may be further described or explained by the entire written specification of which this detailed description is an integral part. The drawings are intended to be read together with the specification and are to be construed as a portion of the entire “written description” of this invention as required by 35 U.S.C. § 112.

FIG. 1illustrates an exemplary view of an adjustable organizational system100for a single-tiered cabinet, shelves, drawers, and organizing fixtures. Adjustable organizational system100, hereafter, “system100” works to segregate a plurality of items200a-pinside a cabinet102on shelves110, and then group the segregated items200a-pon each shelf110into size-dependent groups and tiers through use of resilient, length adjustable straps112a-fthat can easily be length adjusted relative to the cabinet walls with strap adjustment members136a-f.

System100is unique in that multiple groups and tiers of items can be segregated on the same shelf110, or bottom wall107of the cabinet102through positional and height adjustment of the straps112a-f. In one non-limiting embodiment, straps112a,112b,112c,112d,112e,112fare defined by a pair of free ends114a,114bthat are secured to the cabinet walls104,106a,106b,107, so as to enable grouping of items200a-pinto desired groups and tiers, based on the size, shape, and function of the items200a-p.

Strap adjustment members136a-fare operable to detachably fasten free ends114a,114bof straps112a-finto cabinet walls104,106a-b,107. Strap adjustment members136a-fcomprise a side mounting block115a-c, a stud116a-f, and a retaining nut118a-f. Nut118a-fextends and retracts relative to stud116a-fand cabinet walls104,106a-b,107to adjust the length and position of straps112a-frelative to cabinet walls104,106a-b,107, so as to enable size dependent grouping of items200a-pon the same shelf110or cabinet wall104,106a-b,107.

AsFIGS. 1-3reference, system100is configured to segregate a plurality of items200a-pinto groups inside cabinet102with a plurality of flexible, repositionable straps112a-f. In one non-limiting embodiment, system100is operable in a cabinet that defined by a frame for protecting and supporting a plurality of items200a-p. Cabinet102is defined by a back wall104, a pair of sidewalls106a-b, and a bottom wall107.

System100further comprises at least one shelf110extending between the pair of sidewalls106a-bof the cabinet102. Shelf110may be flat and horizontal. In one non-limiting embodiment, a plurality of holes are formed in the back wall104and sidewalls106a-bof cabinet102. Holes may be disposed in a linear, spaced-apart arrangement to receive fastening mechanisms, and thereby support cabinet.

In one non-limiting embodiment, cabinet102may include, without limitation, a medicine cabinet, a tool cabinet, a storage section of a recreational vehicle, boats, campers, any type of moving vehicle with shelving or flat surface108, a medical instrumentation cabinet, a storage shed, and a refrigeration unit. Though in other embodiments, cabinet102may include any type of cabinet containing any type of items200a-pthat are supported on shelves. Items200a-pcontained in the cabinet102may include, without limitation, hygiene products200a, medicine containers200b, shaving products200c, automobile tools200d, first aid equipment200e, a tool200f, wiring200g, and a food item200h.

In one non-limiting embodiment, at least one shelf110, or multiple configurations of the bottom wall107, are disposed in a stacked arrangement and extending between the pair of sidewalls106a-b. Shelf110supports the items200a-pand enable items to be grouped in a desired arrangement in cabinet102. The groupings of items can be rearranged to achieve a desired organizational configuration on each shelf110. System100allows further segregation of items within each bottom wall107, or shelf110, as described below. Shelves110are configured to support the items200a-p.

In one non-limiting embodiment, system100further comprises a plurality of straps112a-fthat are defined by at least one slot113a-dand a pair of free ends114a,114b. Straps112a-fare sized and dimensioned to extend across the back wall104, sidewalls106a-b, and bottom wall107of cabinet102. Straps112a-fare defined by a generally flat, resilient configuration that allows for extension and retraction of straps112a-frelative to back wall104, sidewalls106a-b, and bottom wall107of cabinet102.

In this manner, the straps112a-fhelp retain items200a-palong the back wall104, the sidewalls106a-b, and the bottom wall107of cabinet102. The slots113a-dthat form through straps112a-fare disposed in a linear, spaced-apart relationship, which helps enhance the resiliency of the straps112a-f. By stretching in this manner, the straps112a-fapply tension to the items200a-p, which secures the items against the cabinet walls104,106a-b,107.

In one non-limiting embodiment, straps112a-fmay include a slotted, two-sided foam tape. Though any stretchable, elongated restraining member may be used. Straps112a-fmay have different lengths and widths, depending on the parameters of cabinet walls104,106a-b,107and shelf110. As straps112a-fextends across cabinet walls104,106a-b,107, a gap138forms between strap112a, and back wall104, sidewalls106a-b, or bottom wall107of cabinet102. Gap138provides the necessary space to enable placement of items200a-pbetween the walls104,106a-b,107and strap112a-f. Gap138may be increased or decreased through manipulation of a plurality of strap adjustment members136a-fthat fasten and adjust length of strap against cabinet walls104,106a-b,107, as described below.

FIG. 1illustrates system100for single and multi-tiered cabinets. In this example, four groups of items200b,200c,200d,200e,200f,200g,200h,200i,200j,200k,200k,200l,200m,200nare restrained against back wall104, and two groups of items200a,200pare restrained against each sidewall106a,106b. Each group of items200a-pmay be removed from the cabinet102by detaching the accompanying strap adjustment members136a-ffrom the back wall104.

FIG. 2illustrates system100, showing the straps112a-ffor single and multi-tiered cabinets. In this example, three groups of items are restrained against back wall104, with a smaller group of items being restrained inside a larger group of items through use of overlapping straps112a-f. Each group of items may be removed from the cabinet by detaching the accompanying strap adjustment members from the back wall104and sidewalls106a-b.

FIG. 3illustrates system100, showing the straps112a-farranged to restrain items200a-pon, both the sidewalls106a-band bottom wall107of the cabinet102. In this example, a grouping of plates200l,200m,200nis retained by straps112c,112don bottom wall107; a first group of food items200a-eis retrained on back wall104; and a second group of food items200f-iis also restrained against back wall104.

In yet another example of grouping items,FIG. 5Areferences three groups of items200a-j, with a first group of items and a second group of items being restrained against a back wall104, while the third group of items provides a strap112bthat attaches to the other two straps112a,112cat its free ends114a,114bto restrain a single item200d. The third group of items200dmay be removed from the first two groups by detaching the accompanying strap adjustment members136a,136b.

Turning now toFIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C, system100further provides a plurality of strap adjustment members136a-ffor adjusting the length and position of straps112a-frelative to cabinet walls104,106a-b,107. Strap adjustment members136a-fare configured to detachably fasten the free ends114a,114bof straps112a-ftogether. Strap adjustment members136a-fare further configured to detachably fasten free ends114a-bof the straps112a-fto the back wall104, the sidewalls106a-b, and the bottom wall107of the cabinet102.

Strap adjustment members136a-fcomprise a side mounting block115a-c, a stud116a-f, and a retaining nut118a-f. In one non-limiting embodiment, strap adjusting members136a-fcomprises a fixed threaded bolt and adjustable nuts. In one non-limiting embodiment, stud116a-fis a threaded bolt, or a ¼″-20 thread ½″ long threaded screw, and nut118a-fis a circular ½″ O.D. w/¼-20 internal threads approximately ⅛″ thick retaining nut. In yet other non-limiting embodiments, mounting block115a-cmay have a generally square shape when single tiered, and rectangular shaped for double and triple tiered.

As discussed above, strap adjustment members136a-fare configured to pass through the free ends114a-bof straps112a-ffor detachable coupling to cabinet walls, so as to fasten the free end114a-bof the straps112a-fto the back wall104or the pair of sidewalls106a-b, or bottom wall107of cabinet102. Strap adjustment members136a-fare configured to extend and retract in height relative to cabinet walls104,106a-b,107. This height adjustability enables repositioning and length adjustment of straps112a-frelative to cabinet walls104,106a-b,107. Mounting block115a-cof strap adjustment members are secured anywhere desired to the cabinet walls104,106a-b,107through use of a two-sided adhesive124, as shown inFIG. 4D.

In one embodiment, detachably mating the strap adjustment members136a-fwith mounting blocks115a-ccauses the strap112a-fto reposition to different locations along the back wall104, sidewalls106a-b, or bottom wall107of cabinet102. Further, extending and retracting strap adjustment member136a-fchanges the size of the gap138between the straps112a-fand cabinet walls104,106a-b,107. This is because free ends114a-bof strap112a-fare moved further away from cabinet walls104,106a-b,107when the strap adjustment member136a-fis extended, and moved closer to cabinet walls104,106a-b,107when strap adjustment member136a-fis retracted.

FIG. 5Areferences three groups of items200a-j, with a first group of items and a second group of items being restrained against a back wall104, while the third group of items provides a strap112bthat attaches to the other two straps112a,112cat its free ends114a,114bto restrain a single item200d. The third group of items200dmay be removed from the first two groups by detaching the accompanying strap adjustment members136a,136b.FIG. 5Billustrates a connector stud132that can be used to manipulate nut118a-fagainst walls of cabinet in this manner.

In operation of strap adjustment members, nut118a,118b,118c,118d,118e,118fis rotatably displaced along the length of stud116a-fto adjust the length of the straps112a-f. Both nut118a-fand stud116a-fmay be threaded to assist in this function. Thus, rotating the nut118a-frelative to the side mounting block adjusts the length and position of strap, so that a gap138forms between strap112a-fand back wall104, sidewalls106a-b, and bottom wall107of cabinet102. Gap138allows for placement of items between walls and straps112a-f. For example, rotating nut118ain a first direction relative to stud116aincreases the size of gap138, while rotating nut118ain a second direction relative to stud116adecreases the size of the gap138.

System100provides various configurations, due to the detachable fastening capacity of the straps112arelative to adjacent straps112band cabinet walls104,106a-b,107. This can be especially useful for retaining items having different sizes and shapes. For example, strap adjustment members136a,136bon each side of a first strap112acan be moved along the linear arrangement of holes to accommodate various sizes and shapes of items200a-d. First strap is set at a first tier based on the height of the strap adjustment members. Here, height restraining members are fully retracted to enable the strap to restrain a couple of adjacently disposed small items, e.g., a pill bottle.

Where two coplanar straps112a,112bare used to restrain items200a-f. First strap112ais height adjusted at a first tier based on the height of the strap adjustment members136a,136b. First strap112arestrains a couple of adjacently disposed small items200a,200b. Second strap112b, shown restraining larger items200c,200d, has strap adjustment members136c,136dthat are extended further than the first strap adjustment members136a, so as to provide a larger gap for the larger200a-f, e.g., medicine bottles.

As illustrated inFIG. 2, three sets of strap adjustment members136a-fdetachably couple to back wall104. The adjacent position of strap adjustment members on each end of the straps112a-fallows for at least three or four straps to extend along the same length of the shelf. The difference being that the height of strap adjustment members may be different, so as to create variously sized gaps between straps and back wall or sidewalls. This creates a multi-tiered arrangement where items of different sizes and shapes can be grouped separately on the same shelf.

For example, a large shaving cream can200f, a toothpaste tube200b, and a pill bottle200care organized on the same bottom wall107, or shelf110, adjacent to each other. The large items are restrained by a second strap112bhaving a pair of fully extended third strap adjustment members that form a third tier. This full extension of strap adjustment members relative to the back wall creates a large gap for restraining the relatively large items, e.g., shaving cream can, hair spray can.

Secondly, the toothpaste tube is restrained by a fifth strap112dhaving a pair of partially extended second strap adjustment members that form a third tier. This partial extension creates a smaller gap for restraining the toothpaste tube. Still looking atFIG. 2, the pill bottle200ais restrained by a first strap112ahaving a pair of fully retracted first strap adjustment members that form a first tier. This full retraction of strap adjustment members relative to the back wall104creates a small gap for restraining the relatively small pill bottle200a.

System 1—Single Tier

In one embodiment as illustrated inFIG. 1, the single tiered version of the system but not limited to a cabinet/shelving/drawer organization system, there are two straps112a,112bin a parallel relationship running coplanar, which are attached to mounting blocks (FIG. 4A) and restrained by retaining nut118a. System100presented inFIG. 1illustrates an exemplary view of sidewalls106a-bof cabinet102. A collaboration of straps112a-fand strap adjustment members136a-fare configured to segregate a multitude of items200a-pare specific to items illustrated against a sidewall106a-bof an exemplary single tier cabinet/shelving/drawer organization system. In one embodiment, the single tiered version of the cabinet/shelving/drawer organization system, has one or more side straps112a-battached to mounting blocks115a-b. This side configuration is typically used for smaller items200a-c.

System 2—Double Tier

In one embodiment as illustrated inFIG. 2, the double tiered version of the cabinet/shelving/drawer organization system also has two straps112a-fbut, one strap112a-ffor each tier for mounting blocks. Strap112a-fholding post/threaded stud116bis adjustable to accommodate various sizes and shapes of items200a-pby use of retaining nuts118.

In one embodiment of the present invention presented inFIG. 2illustrates an exemplary view of the double tiered version of cabinet/shelving/drawer organization system. An exemplary of a cabinet102consists of a back wall104, at least one shelf110and optional side walls106a,106b. A collaboration of straps112a-f, strap adjustment members136a-f, and mounting block assemblies are configured to segregate at different levels of a multitude of items200a-pnot specific to items illustrated on different shelves110and then groups and segregates items200a-pon each shelf110into size and height-dependent groups through a plurality of mounting block assemblies and straps112a-f.

System 3—Triple Tier

In one embodiment as illustrated inFIG. 3, the triple tiered version of the cabinet/shelving/drawer organization system has three straps112a-c. One strap is used for each tier for strap adjustment members136e,136fin which two straps112a-bon holding post/threaded stud are adjustable to accommodate various sizes and shapes of items200a-pby use of retaining nuts118a-b.

In one embodiment of the present invention presented inFIGS. 3 and 5Billustrates an exemplary view of the triple tiered version of a cabinet/shelving/drawer organization system. An exemplary of a cabinet102will consist of a back wall104, at least one shelf110and the optional side walls106a-b. A collaboration of straps112a-f, strap adjustment members136a-f, and mounting block assemblies are configured to segregate items200a-pat different levels of a multitude of items200a-pnot specific to items illustrated on different shelves110and then groups and segregates items200a-pon each shelf110into size and height-dependent groups.

As shown inFIG. 5B, a cabinet102comprises a plurality of shelves110and can be arranged in a stacked configuration. The segregated items200a-pmay be grouped on each shelf110into size-dependent groups through a plurality of mounting block assemblies and straps112a-fto enable selective segregation of multiple items200a-pof different heights and sizes on different shelves110.

In some embodiments, a plurality of straps112a-flongitudinally traverse the shelves110and walls104,106a-b,107running coplanar to the back wall104or side wall106a-b. Straps112a-fare defined by a pair of free strap ends114a,114bwith all straps112a-fbeing slotted with at least one slot113a,113b,113c,113dthat enhances the flexibility of the straps112a-fthrough multiple configurations and arrangements.

As referenced inFIG. 5B, in all embodiments of any leveled tier, the strap adjustment members136a-f, and mounting block assemblies are secured anywhere desired to the back wall104by a two-sided adhesive124in which straps112a-fare placed on holding posts/threaded, or studs116a,116b,116c,116d,116e,116fusing any desired slot and restrained by adjustable retaining/tensioner nuts118a-f. In an embodiment usage of the sidewall106a, the side mounting blocks115a,115b,115care secured to a side wall106a-bby a two-sided adhesive124in which straps112a-fare placed onto holding posts/threaded stud116ausing both strap ends114a-band restrained by retaining nuts118a-f.

As illustrated inFIG. 5B, mounting blocks115a-chave holding posts/threaded studs116a-fin which straps112a-fare place over desired slots113a-din strap112a-fand made adjustable by loosening or tightening adjustable retaining/tensioner nuts118a-f. The ability of the depth adjustment is to accommodate various sizes and dimensions while securing items200a-p. This flexibility also allows adjustments according to the removal on an item200a-p.

For example, a vitamin bottle is empty and removed from a grouping of items. One can easily rotate the retaining nut118aclockwise drawing the strap112atighter to reduce or eliminate a voided space and maintain the securing of the items200a-c. And to reverse adjustments to allow for an item200a-cwhen replenished, or replaced by a slightly bigger item200d, the retaining nut118acan be turned counter-clockwise to create more space to accommodate another or larger item200d. If the gap between the strap112aand walls104,106a-b,107be too large, the strap112amay be adjusted and repositioned to another slot until the size of the gap is reduced. The expansion pocket provides a tool for securing the items200a-putilizing the entire space on the shelf.

As referenced inFIG. 1the single tiered version,FIG. 2, the double tiered version, andFIG. 3the triple tiered version of a cabinet/shelving/drawer organization system segregates a plurality of items200a-pinto different compartments of cabinet102, and then groups the segregated hygiene items200a-pnot specific to items illustrated with a flexible strap112a-f. In one embodiment, the organization system is operable in a cabinet102that comprises a frame. Cabinet102may be defined by a back wall104, a pair of sidewalls106, and bottom wall107that form a generally rectangular shape.

Cabinet102may include, but is not limited to, a medicine cabinet, a to cabinet, a medical instrumentation cabinet, and any cabinet, a storage shed, recreational vehicles, boats, campers, and any type of moving vehicle with shelving or a flat surface and a refrigeration unit. Though in other embodiments, the cabinet102may include any type of cabinet containing any type of items that are supported on shelves. Items200a-pcontained in the cabinet102may include, without limitation, hygiene products, medicine containers, shaving products, automobile tools, and a first aid equipment.

In some embodiments, pluralities of shelves110are disposed in a stacked arrangement and extending between the pair of sidewalls106. Shelves110support the items200a-pand enable items200a-pto be grouped in a desired arrangement in cabinet102. The groupings of items200a-pcan be rearranged to achieve a desired organizational configuration on each shelf110. The organization system allows further segregation of items200a-pwithin each shelf110, as described below.

Turning now toFIGS. 1-3, the organization systems comprise a plurality of straps112a-fused to retrain the items200a-pon the back wall104, sidewalls106a-b, and bottom wall107of the cabinet102. Straps112a-fare defined by a pair of free ends114a,114band a generally resilient longitudinal body. Straps112a-fmay be elastic and slotted. Though any stretchable, elongated restraining member may be used. Straps112a-fmay have different lengths and widths, depending on the parameters of the shelves110and items200a-pcontained on the shelves110.

In one embodimentFIG. 1, straps112a-fextend across the back wall104or the pair of sidewalls106in a generally parallel disposition. As straps112a-fextend across the back wall104or sidewalls106, at least one gap138forms between straps112a-f, and back wall104or sidewalls106or horizontally on a flat surface108of the base of the shelf110. The gap138provides the necessary space to enable placement of items200a-pbetween the cabinet walls104,106a-b,107and straps112a-f.

As shown inFIG. 3, strap adjustment member136a-fis placed on the holding posts/threaded studs116b,116cas part of mounting block assemblies are configured to pass through the free ends114a-band slots113a,113b,113c,113dof straps112a-f. In this manner, the holding posts/threaded studs116b,116care mated with the plurality of slots in straps112a-f, and restrained by retaining nuts118a-fso as to fasten the pair of free end of the straps112a-fin alignment with a respective hole. The holding posts/threaded studs116b,116care configured to extend in height to allow for the adjustability by rotating the retaining nuts118a-feither clockwise or counter clockwise to insure the securing of items200a-p.

In some embodiments, detaching the adjustable retaining nuts118a-ffrom the holding posts/threaded studs116b,116cand mating the corresponding desired slots in straps112a-fcauses the straps112a-fto reposition to different locations along the back walls104mounting block assemblies. Further, extending and retracting depth adjusting retaining nuts118a-fchanges the size of the gap138between straps112a-f. This is because the strap ends114a-bor any other slot113a-din straps112a-fare moved further away from or closer to back wall104of cabinet102.

Strap adjustment members136a,136b,136cenable rotatable adjustment of nut118a-frelative to the stud116a-f, so as to create a gap138between the straps112a-fand cabinet walls104,106a-b,107. Gap138is depth adjustable to enable adjustable retention of items200a-pagainst cabinet walls104,106a-b,107. This allows to open or close the gap138between the strap112a-fand back wall to accommodate size-dependent items200.

For example, decreasing the gap between the back wall104and the strap112aallows the placement of either larger or smaller items200a-b. Extending the adjusting retainer nuts118aaway from the back wall104increases the size of the gap138, while retracting the adjustable retaining nuts118ait decreases the size of the gap138between strap112aand cabinet walls104,106a-b,107.

FIG. 3illustrates another embodiment, where three coplanar straps112a-care used to restrain the items200a-j. First strap112aat a first tier based on the length of holding post/threaded stud116brestrained by retainer nuts118a-frestrains a couple of adjacently disposed taller items200. And the second strap112bat the second tier based on the length of holding post/threaded stud116crestrained by retainer nuts118crestrains a couple of adjacently disposed medium sized items200e-j.

The third strap112cat a third tier based on the length of holding post/threaded stud116crestrained by retainer nuts118crestrains a couple of adjacently disposed smaller sized items200k-p. The second and third straps112b,112care adjustable by extending or retracting adjustable retaining nuts118b-cfurther from or closer to the back wall104to provide a larger gap for the larger items200a, a medium sized gap for medium sized items200b, or a smaller gap for smaller items200be.g., a shaver being the larger item200a, deodorant being the medium sized item200c, and a bottle of nail polish being the smaller item200b.

For example, a large shaving cream can, a toothpaste tube, and a pill bottle are organized on the same shelf110, adjacent to each other. The large items are restrained by a first strap112a-f. The medium sized items200a-pare restrained by a second strap112a-fand smaller items200a-pare restrained by a third strap112a-f. This full extension of length of holding post/threaded studs116b,116cin relation to the back wall104creates a large gap for restraining the relatively large items200e,200f, e.g., shaving cream can, hair spray can.

Secondly, the toothpaste tube is restrained by a second strap112bhaving a pair of partially extended second adjustable retaining nut118bon holding post/threaded stud116bthat form a second tier. This partial extension creates a smaller gap for restraining the toothpaste tube. Finally, the pill bottle is restrained by a third strap112cand secured to holding post/threaded stud116cbeing restrained by adjustable nuts118a-fhaving a pair of fully retracted length adjusted, that form the third tier. This full retraction minimizing clearance from the back wall104, creates a small gap for restraining the relatively medium and small pill bottle.