Abstract:
An adjustable shelving mount with cord organizer that enables mounting a television and other audio/visual equipment. The adjustable shelving mount includes a spine that is routed down from the television to a power outlet level. The spine supports modular attachment of illuminated shelving units and includes electrical connectors and provides an internal wiring channel for discreetly routing various interconnecting cables and power cords. The shelves are supported upon brackets which attach to the spine. Multiple spine sections can attach together to provide enhanced configurability.

Description:
RELATED APPLICATIONS 
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     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The presently disclosed subject matter is directed toward home shelving units. More particularly, the present invention is directed toward home electronic shelving units with internal wiring channels and electrical connectors. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     American consumers have a wide range of high-tech products available for their entertainment. As has been shown numerous times, they are ever eager for increasingly sophisticated technological advancements. However, over the years the television has remained a primary staple for consumer entertainment. 
     While televisions have been widely available for decades they have evolved from very heavy, large consoles having small black-and-white screens, to larger, lightweight high-tech products having flat, thin screens with high density color elements and high tech operations. Unlike in the past, modern televisions are often hung on walls. While a wall mount can be very convenient, even the highest tech television still requires power cords and antenna (cable) connections. Such power cords and cable connections are often distracting and unsightly and mounting a television on a wall simply compounds those issues. Furthermore, televisions traditionally have been located as part of an “entertainment center,” a spatial location where not only a television but DVD players, Blue-ray players, satellite receivers, cable boxes, gaming consoles, stereos systems and other entertainment devices are located and interconnected. But, since flat screen televisions are often wall mounted the traditional entertainment centers become less purposeful. 
     As with televisions, a major problem with most high-tech products is that usually each requires at least its own power cord and possibly associated wires such as speaker wires as well as a shelf. This expansion of devices, wires, power cords, and shelves can be very unattractive, exposing wires and cables which can become trip and fire hazards. In addition the number of required power outlets can easily exceed those available and the required shelving can be very expensive. Then there is the problem of simply routing power and signal cables. 
     Accordingly, there exists a need for a home entertainment shelving system which readily mounts flat screen televisions on walls while also supporting associated electronic devices such as DVD players, Blu-Ray™ players, satellite receivers, cable boxes, gaming consoles, stereos systems near the television. Preferably such a shelving system would support associated electronic devices immediately below or at least in the vicinity of the television, would save valuable floor space, would keep the resulting entertainment system looking neat and orderly, and would be highly configurable to enable a range of different configurations. Preferably such a shelving system would enable supporting shelves at different heights while allowing a flat screen television to be attached to wall studs to provide secure mounting. Even more preferably the shelving system would enable mounting many different makes and models of televisions while also enabling adjustable viewing angle. In practice it would be useful to provide illumination for the various devices on the shelves, it would be easy to use, would incorporate electrical power distribution using power outlets, and would hide the various signal and power wires of the devices of the entertainment center. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The principles of the present invention provide for a shelving system for flat screen televisions mounted on walls. The shelving system further supports associated electronic devices such as DVD players, Blu-Ray™ players, satellite receivers, cable boxes, gaming consoles, stereos systems near the television. The shelving system supports associated electronic devices below the television and keeps wiring such as power cords, cables, and speaker wires organized and hidden. The inventive shelving system supports shelves at different heights while enabling adjustable viewing angles for the television. 
     A shelving assembly that is in accord with the principles of the present invention includes a television mount having a front plate with a plurality of front plate apertures, a front hinge attached to the back of the front plate, an extension arm that is pivotally connected to the front hinge, a rear hinge that is pivotally connected to the extension arm, and a rear plate that is connected to the rear hinge. The rear plate includes at least one rear plate aperture for assisting mounting on a wall. The shelving assembly further includes a spine assembly having a “U”-shaped frame that defines a back plate and two (2) closures that define two (2) frame sidewalls. The spine assembly further includes a “U”-shaped mating cover having an internal electrical power strip for distributing electrical power. The spine assembly defines an interior channel, each defined sidewall includes female slots, the power strip includes an electrical outlet, and the mating cover includes an aperture for enabling access to the electrical outlet. The shelving assembly further includes a shelf assembly having a shelf panel and at least a first shelf support bracket with male tabs for mating the shelf assembly to the spine assembly and for supporting the shelf panel. The front hinge enables side-to-side adjustment of said the arm. 
     In practice, the front plate apertures are configured to receive fasteners that retain the front plate to a television. The frame closures each have an interior surface with frame grooves while the mating cover includes two (2) frame sidewalls having mating grooves. The spine cover and frame friction fit together such that the frame grooves and the mating grooves interlock. Beneficially the frame sidewalls include a plurality of perforated knock-outs. 
     Beneficially the power strip provides reduced voltage via a plurality of low-voltage outlets, wherein at least one (1) low-voltage outlet is a female connector. Preferably the power strip includes power input pins for receiving electrical power and power outlet pins for mating with power input pins of another power strip such that a plurality of power strips can be connected together. Thus it is beneficial if the power outlet pins and power input pins are aligned to enable forming an extended linear assembly. In practice the power strip should include at least one (1) standard 110-volt outlet plug. 
     The frame back plate preferably includes at least one (1) frame aperture configured to enable mount the spine assembly to a wall. 
     The shelf assembly may include a plurality of lights. If so it is beneficial that the shelf panel is transparent and the plurality of lights is configured to attach to the shelf panel such that emitted light passes through the shelf panel. Preferably the lights are light-emitting diodes whose illumination is controlled by a switch and that receive electrical power via the power strip. The shelf assembly may further include a second shelf support bracket with male tabs. Preferably the male tabs and female slots are arranged in pairs such that a pair of male tabs mates with a pair of female slots. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The advantages and features of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following more detailed description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like elements are identified with like symbols, and in which: 
         FIG. 1  is an environmental view of an adjustable shelving mount with cord organizer  10  according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 2  is a front perspective of a television mount  20  used in the shelving mount with cord organizer  10  shown in  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIG. 3  is a rear perspective view of the television mount  20  shown in  FIG. 2 ; 
         FIG. 4  is an exploded view of a spine assembly  35 , its spine frame  40 , and its cover  50  used in the shelving mount with cord organizer  10  shown in  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIG. 5  is a perspective view of the spine assembly  35  shown in  FIG. 4  depicted in an assembled state; 
         FIG. 6  is a rear perspective view of the cover  50  of the adjustable shelving mount with cord organizer  10  shown in  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIG. 7 a    is a top view of a shelf assembly  70  and shelf support brackets  75   a  and  75   b  used in the shelving mount with cord organizer  10  shown in  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIG. 7 b    is an exploded view of the shelf assembly  70  and shelf support brackets  75   a ,  75   b  shown in  FIG. 7   a;    
         FIG. 8  is an environmental view of the adjustable shelving mount with cord organizer  10  shown in  FIG. 1  depicting an arrangement of multiple units; and, 
         FIG. 9  is an electrical block diagram of the adjustable shelving mount with cord organizer  10  shown in  FIG. 1 . 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTIVE KEY 
     
         
         
           
               10  adjustable shelving mount with cord organizer 
               11  television 
               12  audio/visual equipment 
               13  decorative item 
               14  cord 
               15  household electrical outlet 
               16  illumination 
               17  power cord 
               18  power strip plug 
               20  mount 
               21  front plate 
               22  front plate aperture 
               23  extension arm 
               24  front hinge 
               25  rear hinge 
               26  rear plate 
               27  rear plate aperture 
               30  fastener 
               35  spine assembly 
               40  spine frame 
               41  back plate 
               42  closure 
               43  spine aperture 
               44  spine slot 
               49  grooved feature 
               50  spine cover 
               51  front panel 
               52  side panel 
               54  power strip 
               55   a  upper connector 
               55   b  lower connector 
               55   c  intermediate outlet 
               56  low-voltage outlet 
               58  knock-out feature 
               70  shelf assembly 
               72  shelf panel 
               75   a  first shelf support bracket 
               75   b  second shelf support bracket 
               77  locking member 
               78  tab 
               90  shelf lighting assembly 
               91   a  first light clip 
               91   b  second light clip 
               93  wiring 
               94  clipping feature 
               95  lighting junction box 
               96  light-emitting diode (LED) lamp 
               97  light switch 
               98  wire jack 
               99  light assembly connector 
               100  stud 
               105  wall 
           
         
       
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     The best mode for carrying out the invention is presented in terms of its preferred embodiment, herein depicted within  FIGS. 1 through 9 . However, the invention is not limited to the described embodiment and a person skilled in the art will appreciate that many other embodiments of the invention are possible without deviating from the basic concept of the invention, and that any such work around will also fall under scope of this invention. It is envisioned that other styles and configurations of the present invention can be easily incorporated into the teachings of the present invention, and only one particular configuration shall be shown and described for purposes of clarity and disclosure and not by way of limitation of scope. 
     The terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced items. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 1 , an environmental view of an adjustable shelving mount with cord organizer  10  according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The adjustable shelving mount with cord organizer  10  conceals unsightly power cords, cables, and wires of an associated wall mounted television  11  and associated audio/visual equipment  12 . In addition, the adjustable shelving mount with cord organizer  10  provides attractive and functional shelf panels  72  for supporting the audio/visual equipment  12 . 
     The adjustable shelving mount with cord organizer  10  includes a mount  20  for a television, at least one (1) spine assembly  35  for power distribution and cable/wire organization, and at least one (1) shelf assembly  70 . The adjustable shelving mount with cord organizer  10  is configured to be wall  105  mounted while maintaining an orderly appearance about the television  11 , audio/visual equipment  12  and decorative items  13 . The audio/visual equipment  12  may comprise one (1) or more DVD players, gaming consoles, digital cable boxes, or the like. The decorative items  13  may comprise plants, picture frames, knickknacks, or other items. 
     The spine assembly  35  of the adjustable shelving mount with cord organizer  10 , enables discreet routing of power cords of the television  11 , the audio/visual equipment  12 , speakers, power sources, and the like behind a central spine cover  50 . The spine assembly  35  further includes an internal electrical power strip  54  that enables multiple spine assemblies  35  to be vertically aligned via their respective power strips  54  (reference  FIG. 6 ). Electrical power is supplied to the power strips  54  via a power cord  17  that connects to an existing household electrical outlet  15 . The adjustable shelving mount with cord organizer  10  is preferably fabricated from durable metal materials such as steel, yet other equivalent materials may be utilized without limiting the scope of the shelving mount with cord organizer  10 . 
     Still referring to  FIG. 1 , as shown the adjustable shelving mount with cord organizer  10  includes the mount  20 , one (1) or more spine assemblies  35 , and a shelf panel  72 . However, it should be understood that various quantities and arrangements of the components of the adjustable shelving mount with cord organizer  10  may be combined and arranged in an almost unlimited manner upon the wall  105 . As such the specific configuration shown in  FIG. 1  should not be interpreted as a limiting factor. For example,  FIG. 8  illustrates a different configuration. 
     Refer now to  FIGS. 2 and 3 , respectively front and rear perspective views of the mount  20  of the adjustable shelving mount with cord organizer  10 . The mount  20  enables an existing television  11 , preferably a flat panel television, to be mounted on a wall  105  or similar vertical surface. It should be understood that the mount  20  may be manufactured in various dimensions to accommodate various sized televisions  11 . The mount  20  comprises a front plate  21  having front plate apertures  22  at each corner. The front plate apertures  22  enable appropriate fasteners  30  to connect to the rear of an existing television  11 . Attached to the back of the front plate  21  is an integral vertical front hinge  24  which enables the television  11  to be adjusted side-to-side on an extension arm  23 . The extension arm  23  connects the front hinge  24  to a rear hinge  25  on a rear plate  26 . 
     The extension arm  23  is beneficially long enough to position the television  11  a desired distance from the wall  105 . The rear hinge  25  enables adjusting the extension arm  23  with respect to the rear plate  26  while the rear plate  26  enables attachment to the mounting wall  105  at the desired height. To that end the rear plate  26  includes a pair of rear plate apertures  27  that are suitable for enabling appropriate fasteners  30  to be used to attach the rear plate onto the wall  105 . Preferably the rear plate apertures  27  are configured and spaced to allow alignment with studs  100  within the wall  105 . Stud mounting provides the required structural support to hold the television  11  and the other elements. 
     Refer now to  FIGS. 4 and 5 , respectively exploded and assembled views of the spine assembly  35 , and to  FIG. 6 , a rear view of the spine cover  50 . Fully assembled the spine assembly  35  is a somewhat “T”-shaped structure having a stationary spine frame  40  and a removable spine cover  50 . Those elements enable discreetly routing various interconnecting cords, cables, wires for the television  11  and audio/visual equipment  12 , as well as providing for an input power cord  17 . The spine assembly  35  is configured to support attachment of a first shelf support bracket  75   a , a second shelf support bracket  75   b , and a shelf panel  72  (see  FIGS. 7 a  and 7 b   ). The spine assembly  35  is envisioned as being mounted beneath the television mount  20  to create an attractive home entertainment ensemble. 
     The spine frame  40  enables mounting the adjustable shelving mount with cord organizer  10  onto a desired wall  105 , preferably to an existing stud  100  (see  FIG. 7 a   ) of the wall  105 . The spine frame  40  is elongated vertically and has an overall “U”-shaped cross-section comprised of a flat back plate  41  and a pair of generally rectangular closures  42  that form spine frame walls. In practice, each spine frame  40  measures approximately sixteen inches (16 in.) in length and five inches (5 in.) in width. A user may choose to use a number of spine assemblies  35  to accommodate a particular arrangement of shelf assemblies  70  and entertainment items  11 ,  12 ,  13 . 
     The back plate  41  includes a plurality of equally-spaced and vertically arranged spine apertures  43 . The spine apertures  43  enable attachment of the spine frame  40  to the wall  105  using fasteners  30  such as wall anchors, screws, or the like. The closures  42  also provide a means to attach and support a shelf assembly  70  via pairs of spine slots  44  that are vertically arranged along a front surface. Each spine slot  44  has an ovular or rectangular shape that is suitable for receiving and securing a mating tab  78  of the shelf assembly  70  (see  FIGS. 7 a  and 7 b   ). 
     The spine cover  50  is an elongated “U”-shaped structure that houses and retains a full-length power strip  54  that is affixed to an inward-facing center surface using common fasteners  30  such as rivets or the like. The power strip  54  is beneficially a plastic or metal enclosure having power distribution connections that protrude through both the front and end of the spine cover  50 . The power distribution connections include an upper connector  55   a , a lower connector  55   b , an intermediate outlet  55   c , and a plurality of low-voltage outlets  56 . The upper  55   a  and lower  55   b  connectors have respective male and female pins which conduct electricity from one (1) spine assembly  35  to the next. While shown as male and female pins the upper  55   a  and lower  55   b  connectors may be any type of conventional electrical connector. The upper  55   a  and lower  55   b  connectors also assist vertical alignment of vertically adjacent spine assemblies  35  to form one (1) extended linear assembly. 
     The intermediate outlet  55   c  is a forward-facing standard 110-volt outlet for providing power to the audio/visual equipment  12  on the shelf assemblies  70 . While the intermediate outlet  55   c  is shown centrally positioned on the spine cover  50 ; multiple intermediate outlets  55   c  in other locations may also be used without limiting the scope of the invention. 
     The power strip  54  also provides reduced voltage via a plurality of low-voltage outlets  56  that are arranged along the front of the spine cover  50 . Each low-voltage outlet  56  enables electrical connections to a shelf lighting assembly  90  of a shelving assembly  70  (see  FIGS. 7 a  and 7 b   ) as is subsequently described. 
     The spine frame  40  and the spine cover  50  attach via high-friction insertion of the spine cover  50  between the closures  42 . The spine cover  50  provides sufficient interior space for routing a plurality of power cords that are concealed by the spine cover  50  and the spine frame  40 . The spine cover  50  has a front panel  51  and a pair of opposing side panels  52  that beneficially have a plurality of ovular or rectangular perforated knock-out features  58 . The sides of the closures  42  and the side panels  52  both include interlocking vertical grooved features  49 . When the spine cover  50  is inserted between the closures  42  the mating surfaces are securely affixed via the interlocking nature of the grooved features  49 . This provides a strong spine assembly  35 . 
     The knock-out features  58  are easily removed shapes which once removed, provide an entry and exit for various cords, wires, and/or cables. The knock-out features  58  have sufficient dimensions to allow insertion of plugs. 
     A power cord  17  is used to interconnect the power strip  54  of the spine cover  50  to an existing household electrical outlet  15  (see  FIG. 1 ). The power cord  17  also connects to a lower connector  55   b  of the spine cover  50  via a male pronged power strip plug  18 . This routs AC current from the household electrical outlet  15  into the shelving mount with cord organizer  10 . The above mentioned power cord  17  is preferably attached to the bottom-most lower connector  55   b  of the adjustable shelving mount with cord organizer  10 . 
     Refer now to  FIGS. 7 a  and 7 b   , respectively top and exploded views of a shelf assembly  70 . The spine assembly  35  and the spine slot  44  provide attachment for at least one (1) shelf assembly  70  that can be mounted at various vertical positions to provide support for audio/visual equipment  12  and decorative items  13 . The shelf assembly  70  includes a shelf panel  72 ; a first shelf support bracket  75   a , a second shelf support bracket  75   b , and a shelf lighting assembly  90  (reference  FIG. 9 ). 
     The shelf panel  72  is preferably fabricated of a transparent material such as plate glass or acrylic to enable transmission of light from the shelf lighting assembly  90  which is clipped to a rear edge. However, it is to be understood that other materials may be used without limiting the scope of the shelving mount with cord organizer  10 . The shelf assembly  70  is envisioned as being approximately twenty-eight inches (28 in.) in length and approximately twelve inches (12 in.) in depth; however, other dimensions and decorative shapes may be utilized without limiting the scope of the invention. 
     The shelf panel  72  is supported by a right-hand first shelf support bracket  75   a  and a left hand second shelf support bracket  75   b . The first shelf support bracket  75   a  and the second shelf support bracket  75   b  are attached to the spine assembly  35  in a hooking manner via respective tabs  78  and spine slots  44 . The first  75   a  and second  75   b  shelf support brackets form “mirror-image” coplanar horizontal structures comprising a “U”-shaped tubular construction and which attaches onto and extends forward from the spine assembly  35 . Each shelf support bracket  75   a ,  75   b  includes an integral rearward-extending locking member  77  that ends with hook-shaped tabs  78 . The hook-shaped tabs  78  curve to provide mechanical attachment with the spine slots  44  when inserted. The tabs  78  are arranged in pairs and are spaced and sized to mate with corresponding spine slots  44 . The tabs  78  slide into the spine slots and move down. This locks the shelf support bracket  75   a ,  75   b  to the spine assembly  35 . 
     The shelf lighting assembly  90  illuminates the shelf panel  72 . The shelf lighting assembly  90  is a three-piece assembly comprised of a first light clip  91   a , a second light clip  91   b , and a lighting junction box  95 . Each light clip  91   a ,  91   b  is a molded or extruded “U”-shaped plastic-molded or extruded member that is removably attachable to opposing rear edges of the shelf panel  72  via an interference fit. Each light clip  91   a ,  91   b  is approximately twelve inches (12 in.) in length and is dimensioned to securely attach to the shelf panel  72 . The light clips  91   a ,  91   b  are envisioned as being transparent and configured to enable adhesive attachment of a plurality of LED lamps  96  along a rear surface. Preferably the LED lamps  96  are equally-spaced and are electrically interconnected using common wiring  93 . 
     Power is supplied to the LED lamps  96  via the lighting junction box  95 . The lighting junction box  95  is preferably positioned along the rear of the shelf panel  72  and between the light clips  91   a ,  91   b . The lighting junction box  95  comprises a rectangular molded body that is configured to include an integral three-sided clipping feature  94 . The lighting junction box  95  includes a top-mounted light switch  97 , a pair of wire jacks  98 , and a pair of light assembly connectors  99 . 
     During attachment of a shelf panel  72  to the spine assembly  35 , electrical communication is established between a low-voltage outlet  56  of the spine assembly  35  and the lighting junction box  95  via insertion of male light assembly connectors  99  into the low-voltage outlet  56 . In turn, power is conducted through the wire jacks  98  and the wiring  93  to the LED lamps  96 . The light switch  97  allows a user to activate the shelf lighting assembly  90  whenever desired. 
     It should be understood that the shelving mount with cord organizer  10  may be configured without the shelf lighting assembly  90 , if desired, thereby providing only the shelving function. The LED lamps  96  are envisioned as conducting light through the entire shelf panel  72  to create an attractive lighting effect. The shelving mount with cord organizer  10  is further envisioned as being introduced such that the desired number of shelf panels  72  and shelf lighting assemblies  90  are purchased separately or as a kit. 
       FIG. 8  presents an environmental view of the adjustable shelving mount with cord organizer  10  depicting an arrangement of multiple units of the preferred embodiment of the present invention. The adjustable shelving mount with cord organizer  10  may be configured in various ways using a plurality of spine assemblies  35  and attached shelf assemblies  70  to arrange various audio/visual equipment  12 , decorative items  13 , and a television  11  in an orderly, desired fashion. 
       FIG. 9  presents an electrical block diagram of the adjustable shelving mount with cord organizer  10 . As shown the electrical block diagram includes the power strip  54  and various power distribution components including the upper connector  55   a , the lower connector  55   b , the intermediate outlet  55   c , and a plurality of low-voltage outlets  56 . The upper  55   a  and lower  55   b  connectors conduct electricity between adjacent spine assemblies  35  and a bottom-mounted power cord  17 . The intermediate outlet  55   c  comprises a standard 110-volt outlet providing available power to a television  11  and/or various audio/visual equipment  12 . The power strip  54  also provides a plurality of low-voltage outlets  56  which enable electrical connection of at least one (1) shelf lighting assembly  90  having a plurality of LED lamps  96 . 
     Power is supplied to the LED lamps  96  via the lighting junction box  95 . Each lighting junction box  95  has a light switch  97 , a pair of wire jacks  98 , and a pair of light assembly connectors  99 . Electrical communication is established between the low-voltage outlet  56  and the lighting junction box  95  via insertion of male-style light assembly connectors  99  of the lighting junction box  95  into the male-style low-voltage outlet  56 . In turn, power is conducted through the wire jacks  98  and the wiring  93  to the LED lamps  96 . The light switch  97  comprises a simple contact closure device which enables a user to activate the shelf lighting assembly  90  when desired. 
     It is envisioned that other styles and configurations of the present invention can be easily incorporated into the teachings of the present invention. While only one particular configuration has been shown that is for purposes of clarity and disclosure and not by way of limitation of scope. 
     The preferred embodiment of the present invention can be used by the common user in a simple and effortless manner with little or no training. After initial purchase or acquisition of the adjustable shelving mount with cord organizer  10  it would be installed as indicated in  FIG. 1 . 
     The method of installing and using the adjustable shelving mount with cord organizer  10  may be achieved by performing the following steps: acquiring a model of the adjustable shelving mount with cord organizer  10  having a desired number of spine assemblies  35  and shelf assemblies  70 ; installing a spine frame  40  preferably to a stud  100  within the wall  105  using the spine apertures  43  and common fasteners  30 ; installing a desired number of additional spine frames  40  in a vertically aligned manner until creating a desired configuration of the adjustable shelving mount with cord organizer  10 ; installing respective spine covers  50  by coincidentally inserting the grooved feature  49  of the side panel  52  against the corresponding grooved features  49  of the closures  42  while inserting into the upper  55   a  and lower  55   b  connectors of the adjacent power strips  54 ; sliding attaching light clip  91   a ,  91   b  and lighting junction box  95  of a shelf lighting assembly  90  onto the rear edge of a shelf panel  72 ; attaching the shelf lighting assembly  90  to the spine assembly  35  by coincidentally inserting the tabs  78  and light assembly connectors  99  into respective spine slots  44  and low-voltage connectors  56 ; attaching additional desired shelf panels  72  and shelf lighting assemblies  90 , in like manner; installing the television mount  20  to a wall  105  by attaching the rear plate  26  preferably to studs  100  within the wall  105  using appropriate fasteners  30 ; attaching the front plate  21  of the television mount  20  to an existing television  11 ; placing various desired audio/visual equipment  12  and/or decorative items  12  upon the shelf panels  72 ; removing a necessary number of knock-out features  58  to allow routing of cords  14  from the television  11  and audio/visual equipment  12  into the spine covers  50 ; routing cords out of the knock-out features  58  to access and utilize the intermediate outlets  55   c  to supply power to the audio/visual equipment  12 , as needed; plugging the power strip plug  18  of the power cord  17  into the bottom-most lower connector  55   b ; inserting the power plug  17  into an available household electrical outlet  15 ; activating the LED lamp portions  96  of the shelf lighting assembly  90  via respective light switches  97 ; and, using the shelving mount with cord organizer  10  as desired to allow for the easy wall mounting of a television  11 , various desired audio/visual equipment  12 , and/or decorative items  13 . 
     The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention and method of use to the precise forms disclosed. Obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, and to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is understood that various omissions or substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstance may suggest or render expedient, but is intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present invention.