Patent Publication Number: US-2022225844-A1

Title: Bath Organizer

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This Non-Provisional Utility application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 63/138,037, filed Jan. 15, 2021, the contents of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety into this disclosure. 
    
    
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The subject disclosure relates generally to water resistant bath organizers adapted to hang securely from the surface of one or more walls and for use in the wet environment common to most bathtubs and showers. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Most parents would agree, bath time is significantly easier when it is a fun and enjoyable activity that children consider to be a game. That is why most households with small children possess one or more bath toys for entertaining their kids while bathing. Additionally, many families have other bath time items and tools, such as brushes, sponges, washcloths, cups, towels, and the like, that are optimized for their specific bathing routines. At the same time, it is important to keep the bathing area organized so that other members of the household may use the facilities. Basic containers and baskets for storing these various items in the bathroom can be found in the market. And while some of these containers provide adequate storage capacity, many of these containers take up valuable space in the bathroom and are not adapted for use or installation in the wet environment of the bathtub or shower. 
     Thus, there is a need for a water-resistant bath organizer that may be effectively installed in the wet bathtub/shower area in order to maximize the cleanliness of the bathroom environment and the efficiency and enjoyment of the bathing routine. 
     SUMMARY OF THE SUBJECT DISCLOSURE 
     The present subject disclosure presents a simplified summary of the subject disclosure in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects thereof. This summary is not an extensive overview of the various embodiments of the subject disclosure. It is intended to neither identify key or critical elements of the subject disclosure nor delineate any scope thereof. The sole purpose of the subject summary is to present some concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented hereinafter. 
     While various aspects, features, or advantages of the subject disclosure are illustrated in reference to common bathroom organizers, such aspects and features also may be exploited in various other containers that may benefit from improve cleanliness and water permissive construction and functionality. 
     To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, the subject disclosure, then, comprises the features hereinafter fully described. The following description and the annexed drawings set forth in detail certain illustrative aspects of one or more embodiments of the disclosure. However, these aspects are indicative of but a few of the various ways in which the principles of the subject disclosure may be employed. Other aspects, advantages and novel features of the subject disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description of various example embodiments of the subject disclosure when considered in conjunction with the drawings. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, the present subject disclosure is a bath organizer. The bath organizer includes a storage area delimited by a left panel, a right panel, a front panel and a bottom panel. The bath organizer includes attachment cups for removably securing the bath organizer to an appropriate attachment surface. The attachment cups are removable installed on a support rail disposed in an internal pocket located inside one or more of the panels. The bath organizer is adapted for use in a wet environment and promotes efficient and fun bathing experiences for children and caregivers alike. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       Various exemplary embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail, wherein like reference numerals refer to identical or similar components or steps, with reference to the following figures, wherein: 
         FIG. 1  is a top perspective view of a bath organizer with bath toys and other accessories, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present subject disclosure. 
         FIG. 2  is a top perspective view of the bath organizer installed in a corner junction of two walls, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present subject disclosure. 
         FIG. 3  is a front perspective view of the bath organizer, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present subject disclosure. 
         FIG. 4  is a side view of the bath organizer, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present subject disclosure. 
         FIG. 5  is a side perspective view of the bath organizer, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present subject disclosure. 
         FIG. 6  is an upward facing front perspective view of the bath organizer, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present subject disclosure. 
         FIG. 7  is a side view of the bath organizer, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present subject disclosure. 
         FIG. 8  is a rear perspective view of the bath organizer, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present subject disclosure. 
         FIG. 9  is a front view of the bath organizer in a folded configuration, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present subject disclosure. 
         FIG. 10  is a close-up rear perspective view of an attachment cup installed on a support rail disposed in an interior compartment of the bath organizer, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present subject disclosure. 
         FIG. 11  is a top view of the attachment cup, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present subject disclosure. 
         FIG. 11A  is a cross section view of the attachment cup along plane A-A of  FIG. 11 , according to an exemplary embodiment of the present subject disclosure. 
         FIG. 12  is a front perspective view of the attachment cup installed on the support rail in an open position, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present subject disclosure. 
         FIG. 13  is a close-up front view of the attachment cup installed on the support rail in a closed position, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present subject disclosure. 
         FIG. 14  is a rear view of the attachment cup installed on the closed support rail and removed from the interior compartment of the bath organizer, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present subject disclosure. 
         FIG. 15  is a front view of the attachment cup installed on the closed support rail and removed from the interior compartment of the bath organizer, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present subject disclosure. 
         FIG. 16  is a side view of the attachment cup installed on the support rail in the closed position, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present subject disclosure. 
         FIG. 17  is a close-up front perspective view of the attachment cup installed on the support rail in the closed position, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present subject disclosure. 
         FIG. 18  is a front perspective view of the bath organizer with toys and other accessories, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present subject disclosure. 
         FIG. 19  is a side view of the bath organizer with bath toys and other accessories, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present subject disclosure. 
         FIG. 20  is a side view of the bath organizer with bath toys and other accessories, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present subject disclosure. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Particular embodiments of a bath organizer will now be described in greater detail with reference to the figures. 
       FIG. 1  is a top perspective view of a bath organizer  10  loaded with toys and other bath accessories. The bath organizer  10  may be adapted for installation in a corner junction  2  between two walls  3  or other appropriate attachment surfaces  32 . The bath organizer  10  may have a storage compartment  20  formed by a front panel  11 , a left panel  14 , a right panel  17  and a bottom panel  7  (See  FIG. 6 ). Left and right are defined from the perspective of one facing the front panel  11 . The bath organizer  10  may have at least one attachment cup  30  (See  FIG. 7 ) that extends from an opening  24  disposed on an exterior surface  16  of the left panel  14 , and/or an exterior surface  19  of the right panel  17 . The attachment cup  30  may be installed on a support rail or a support rail assembly  40  that is disposed in an interior pocket  25  located within the left panel  14  and/or with the right panel  17  (See  FIGS. 10 and 14-15 ). 
       FIG. 2  is a top perspective view of the bath organizer  10  installed in the corner junction  2 . The bath organizer  10  is substantially triangular in shape. The triangular shape of the bath organizer  10  facilitates the installation of the bath organizer  10  in the corner junction  2  of at least two walls  3 . As shown in  FIG. 2 , the left panel  14  and the right panel  17  may meet and form an apex  21  at a left proximate portion  27  of the left panel  14  and a right proximate portion  29  of the right panel  17 . The apex  21  may have a substantially 90-degree angle between the left and right panels  14 ,  17 . The right angle, or substantially right angle, formed between the left and right panels  14 ,  17  allows the bath organizer  10  to fit snugly in common corner junctions  2  found in many homes. Such corner junctions  2  are generally located in every room of a house including, bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, garages, patios, living rooms, and the like. Corner junctions  2  may also be found in common household structures such as showers, closets, cabinets, closets, sinks, and/or where various pieces of furniture abut against another surface forming the corner junction  2  with a substantially right angle. As shown in  FIGS. 1-6 , the bath organizer  10  is installed in the corner junction  2  formed by two walls  3  in a shower. 
     As shown in  FIG. 2 , a left vertex  22  may be disposed at the point where a left distal portion  26  of the left panel  14  meets the front panel  11 . A right vertex  23  may be disposed at a point where a right distal portion  28  of the right panel  17  meets the front panel  11 . As shown in  FIG. 2 , the front panel  11  and bottom panel  7  may be formed of a mesh  71  or netting material. The mesh  71  may consist of a network of fibers or threads woven or attached together such that numerous small mesh apertures  72  are formed therein. The mesh apertures  72  enable liquid to drain from within the storage compartment  20 . The mesh apertures  72  allow air to circulate into the storage compartment  20  in order to promote drying and freshness. The left and right panels  14 ,  17  may be formed from an elastic material such as neoprene, a water-resistant or water-proof textile, silicone, or the like. The front panel  11  may be fastened to the left and right panels  14 ,  17  by seam, stiches, zipper, snap fit, magnetic attachment, hook and loop, and/or any other similar attachment means. 
     As shown in  FIG. 1-6 , the front panel  11  is attached to the left and right panels  14 ,  17 , at the left and right vertices  22 ,  23 , respectively, through a seam or reinforced seam  73 . Reinforced seams  73  are formed where the mesh  71  of the front panel  11  is sewn into a front left edge  5  disposed at the left distal portion  26  of the left panel  14 , and where the mesh of the front panel  11  is sewn into a front right edge  6  disposed at the right distal portion  28  of the right panel  17 . Reinforced seams  73  are also formed at a top edge  61  of the front panel  11  and a bottom edge  64  of the front panel  11 . The bottom edge  64  joins the bottom panel  7  to the front panel  11 . The top edge  61  and bottom edge  64  of the front panel  11  connect between the front left edge  5  and the front right edge  6  to provide strength and rigidity to the front panel  11 . The interior volume between the panels  7 , 11 ,  14 ,  17  collectively form the area of the storage compartment  20 . Reinforced seams  73  may also be formed at a back left edge  65  that connects the left panel  14  to the bottom panel  7 , and at a back right edge  66  that connects the right panel  17  to the bottom panel  7  (See.  FIG. 6 ). The reinforced seams  73  of the bath organizer  10  help to provide structure to the overall shape of the bath organizer  10  and securely connect the panels  7 ,  11 ,  14 ,  17 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 2-3 , the bath organizer  10  is substantially triangular is shape when traced along a top left edge  62  disposed on the top of the left panel  14  and a top right edge  63  disposed on the top of the right panel  17  and the top front edge  61  disposed on the top of the front panel  11 . The shape of the bottom panel  7  is the translated image (extended through the vertical plane without rotation) of the shaped formed when tracing the top edges  61 ,  62 ,  63  of the bath organizer  10 . When extended along the vertical plane defined by the front left and right edges  5 , 6 , the substantially triangular shape of the bath organizer  10  forms a triangular prism. In geometry, a prism is a polyhedron having an n-sided polygonal base, a second base that is a translated copy of the first base, and n other faces that are parallelograms joining the corresponding sides of the two bases. As shown in  FIGS. 1-6 , the bottom panel  7  is triangular in shape (specifically a right triangle) with internal angles of 90 degrees at the apex  21  and 45 degrees at both the left vertex  22  and the right vertex  23 . The right triangle shape of the bottom panel  7  is the translated shape of the triangle defined by the top edges  61 ,  62 ,  63  of the bath organizer  10 . 
     While the bath organizer  10  is shown as substantially a triangular prism, additional panels may be formed in the bath organizer  10  to form different polyhedron shapes. For example, a fifth panel may be added to the left panel  14 , the right panel  17 , front panel  11  and bottom panel  7  in order to form a rectangular or square shaped storage compartment  20 . When translated through the vertical plane, the bath organizer  10  would then have a cuboid or cubic shape overall. A sixth panel may be added to the bath organizer to form a pentagon shaped storage compartment  20 , and a pentagonal prism shape overall. A seventh panel may be added to the bath organizer  10  to form a hexagon shaped storage compartment  20  and a hexagonal prism shape overall. It is further contemplated that a top panel (not shown) may be provided with the bath organizer  10  in order to cover the storage compartment  20 , or that further interior panels (not shown) may be installed within the storage compartment  20  to form separate storage spaces therein. Interior panels are adapted to fold when the bath organizer  10  is in a folded storage position ( FIG. 9 ). 
     Additional storage compartments  20  may be disposed under the bath organizer  10  in multi-tier or stacked configuration. For example, the bath organizer  10  may have a top storage compartment, a middle storage compartment, and a bottom storage compartment connected by panels extending vertically from the left panel  14  and the right panel  17 . The multi-tier bath organizer  10  may have additional attachment cups  30  disposed on each or any level in order to secure the bath organizer  10  to the attachment surfaces  32 . 
     The bath organizer  10  may have at least one attachment cup  30  disposed on the left panel  14  and/or the right panel  17 . As shown in  FIGS. 7-8 , the attachment cup  30  may be substantially circular in shape, however, the attachment cup  30  may be any shape such as: rectangular, triangular, elliptical, amorphous, and/or the like for securing the bath organizer  10  to the attachment surface  32 . A tab  31  may be disposed on the attachment cup  30  in order to pull the attachment cup  30  from the attachment surface  32 . The attachment surface  32  may be the wall  3 , the corner junction  2  formed between two surfaces, or any other suitable surface for attaching the bath organizer  10 . The attachment cup  30  may be formed from an elastic material such as plastic, rubber, synthetic elastomers and/or the like, in order to create an adhesion force between the attachment cup  30  and the attachment surface  32 . As shown in  FIGS. 7-8 , the attachment cup  30  is adapted to cause a suction force between the attachment cup  30  and the attachment surface  32 . Alternatively, the attachment cup  30  may utilize a traditional adhesive or a magnetic force, electrostatic force, pressure sensitive adhesive, mechanical bonding force and/or the like in order to adhere the attachment cup  30  to the attachment surface  32 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 7-9 , an inner portion  33  of the attachment cup  30  may have a concave curve in order to create a suction force when pressed against an attachment surface  32 . Accordingly, an outer portion  34  of the attachment cup  30  may have an overall convex curve that is complementary to the shape of the inner portion  33 . The attachment cup  30  may be designed with at least one aperture (not shown) in order to receive a nail, screw, pin, and/or the like in order to secure the bath organizer  10  to an appropriate surface  32 . The attachment cup  30  may fit into a complementary slot of an attachment bracket (not shown) that may be more permanently affixed to the attachment surface  32 . The attachment cup  30  may also be adapted to hang the bath organizer  10  from a hook, line, or pole. 
     As shown in  FIG. 9 , the bath organizer  10  may fold for convenient storage in a substantially flat configuration. In the folded position, the left vertex  22  is brought together with the right vertex  23  such that the front left edge  5  and front right edge  6  are touching. In this substantially flat position, the bath organizer  10  may be stacked with other items or stored conveniently. The bath organizer  10  may have a single support rail  40  extending from the left panel  14  through the apex  23  to the right panel  17  that is capable of folding (See.  FIG. 12 ). Alternatively, the bath organizer  10  may have more than one support rail  40  that does not extend through the apex  23 . For example, a first support rail  40  may be disposed in the left panel  14  and a second support rail  40  may be disposed in the right panel  17 , with neither support rail extending through the apex  23 . This configuration still allows the bath organizer  10  to fold flat and may offer additional benefits such as simpler support rail  40  design and manufacturing. Multiple, distinct, support rails  40  may be disposed in any panel of the bath organizer  10 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 10 , the attachment cup  30  may extend from an opening  24  disposed in the left exterior surface  16  and/or the right exterior surface  19 . The opening  24  may be disposed along the upper perimeter of the exterior surfaces  16 , 19 , or at any other position on the left and right exterior surfaces  16 , 19 . The opening  24  may be disposed at, or near to the left vertex  22  and/or the right vertex  23 . Alternatively, the opening  24  may be disposed along, or on, the top left edge  62 , the top right edge  63 , or the back left and right edges  65 , 66 . The opening  24  may have reinforced seams  73  in order to prevent the opening from tearing or ripping during use. The opening  24  may include a fastener for closing the opening  24 . The fastener may be a zipper, buttons, hook and loop attachment, magnetic attachment, snap fit, and the like for securing the opening  24  in a closed position around the attachment cup  30 . The opening  24  opens into an interior pocket  25  in which the attachment cup  30  attaches to the support rail  40  (See  FIGS. 12-16 ). More than one opening  24  may be disposed on the bath organizer  10  for accessing the interior pocket  25  and facilitating the installation of additional attachment cups  30 . 
     The interior pocket  25  may extend the length of the left panel  14 , or a portion thereof. An additional interior pocket  25  may be similarly disposed in the right panel  17 . Both the interior pocket  25  of the left panel  14  and the right panel  17  are adapted to receive a separate set of support rails  40 . The interior pockets  25  of the left and right panels  14 ,  17  may be interrupted and separated by a reinforced seam  73  disposed at the apex  21  of the bath organizer  10 . A reinforced seam  73  may define the bottom boundary of the interior pocket  25  (See  FIGS. 3 and 8 ). Alternatively, a single interior pocket  25  may extend along the entire length of the left and right panels  14 , 17 , without interruption by the seam  73  at the apex  21 , in order to accommodate a single support rail assembly  40 . Additional interior pockets  25  may be disposed on the bath organizer  10  for holding items, toys and the like. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 11-11A , the attachment cup  30  is fitted with a base  35 . The base  35  may be permanently or removably affixed to the attachment cup  30 . At least one protrusion  39  may extend from the outer portion  34  of the attachment cup  30 . As shown in in  FIG. 11 , two protrusions  39  extend from the attachment cup  30 . The protrusions  39  are received by receiving holes  38  disposed in the base  35 . The receiving holes  38  and protrusions  39  may be threaded for a removable screwed attachment, or may attach through a friction fit, magnetic attachment, and/or the like. The attachment between the protrusions  39  and the receiving holes  38  may also be permanent through the use of an adhesive or through the manufacturing process. As shown in  FIG. 11 , the attachment cup  30  and the protrusions  39  are used as a substrate onto which the receiving holes  38  and base  35  are over-molded. 
     As shown in  FIG. 11A , which is a cross-section about the plane A-A shown in  FIG. 11 , the base  35  has at least one groove  36  and at least one aperture  37  to receive and interact with the support rail assembly  40 . The grooves  36  and aperture  37  may be formed in the base  35  during the manufacturing or molding process. The base aperture  37  may be disposed substantially along a center axis of the base  35 , while the grooves  36  may be disposed along opposite sides of the peripheral portion of the base  35 . Alternatively, the groove, or grooves  36  may be disposed along the center axis with or without the through aperture  37 . One or more apertures  37  may be disposed on the peripheral portion of the base  35 . The interaction between the base  35  of the attachment cup  30  and the support rail  40  is shown in greater detail in  FIGS. 12-17 . 
       FIG. 12  shows the base  35  installed on the support rail  40  with the support rail  40  in a flat and open position. When the support rail assembly  40  is in the open position, a user may install the base  35  of the attachment cup  30  onto the support rail  40 . When installed, the base aperture  37  receives one of the support rails  40  therein, while additional support rails  40  engage the grooves  36 . The base  35  and the attachment cup  30  are now able to translate along the length of the support rail assembly  40  to optimize the placement and attachment of the bath organizer  10  to the attachment surfaces  32 . The ability to adjust the position of the base  35  and attachment cup  30  and cause it to travel along the support rail  40 , enables the user to avoid potential obstacles that may interfere with the attachment of the bath organizer  10 . 
     The support rail/support rail assembly  40  shown in  FIG. 12  may be adapted to extend from the left panel  14 , through the apex  23  and into the right panel  17 . That is, the bath organizer  10  may be practiced with a single larger and longer support rail assembly  40 . The support rail  40  shown in  FIG. 12  may also be smaller and adapted for installation in a single panel. In this configuration, more than one support rail  40  may be installed in the panels. For example, one support rail  40  may be disposed in the left panel  14  and a second support rail may be installed in the right panel  17 . The description that follows is applicable for both of these configurations. 
     As shown in  FIG. 12 , the support rail  40  includes three rails: a top rail  41 , a middle rail  42  and a bottom rail  43 , that may be substantially parallel along a first axis. A left end  51  and a right end  52  define the full length of the support rail  40  and the direction of the first axis. The rails of the support rail  40  may be substantially cylindrical, or rectangular, planar, and/or any other appropriate shape as long as it functions as described herein. The shape of the rails may be complementary to the grooves  36  and base aperture  37  of the base  35 . At least one vertical rail  44  may connect to the other rails  41 , 42 , 43 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 12 , the vertical rail  44  is disposed approximately at a midpoint  45  of the left and right ends  51 ,  52 , and connects the top rail  41 , middle rail  42  and bottom rail  43 . The vertical rail  44  may have at least one hinge or vertical pivot  46  that may serve as a fulcrum for the opening of the top and bottom rails  41 ,  43 . The middle rail  42  may also have a vertical pivot  46  or may remain stationary. Alternatively, the support rail  40  may be practiced without a vertical pivot  46  such that the support rail  40  is designed to bend enough vertically and horizontally to allow the attachment cups  30  to be installed and removed from the support rail  40 . 
     The support rail  40  may be configured with at least one rail and may have different rail configurations, such as: two support rails, three support rails, four support rails, etc. The support rail  40  may be configured as a modular assembly with the ability to add additional rails and attachment cups  30 . Different support rail  40  configurations are contemplated depending on the number of attachment cups  30  to be installed and the weight of the bath organizer  10  to be supported. In a single rail configuration, the base  35  may only include a single aperture  37  without the grooves  36  to accommodate the middle rail  42 . Alternatively, in the single rail configuration, the base may only include grooves  36  without the aperture  37  to receive the rail. The shape of the base  35  may be flattened with a larger diameter in order to secure the attachment cup  30  in the interior pocket  25  with a single rail, or even without rails. In a dual rail system, two apertures  37  may be disposed on the base  35  to receive the top rail  41  and the bottom rail  43 , or the base  35  may only include matching grooves  36  to accommodate the rails  41 ,  43 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 12 , the vertical rail  44  may also have at least one horizontal hinge or pivot  46   a . The horizontal pivot  46   a  may be a conventional hinge or joint formed in the vertical rail  44  that enables the support rail  40  to travel along a second axis orthogonal to the first axis. This allows the support rail  40  to fold (See  FIG. 9 ) and promotes the installation of the bath organizer  10  on an uneven surface having bumps and potential obstacles. The support rails  40  may also be formed from a flexible, or soft material to attach around bumps and an uneven surface. 
     The horizontal pivot  46   a  may fit within the vertical rail  44  such that the substantially straight lines of the vertical rail  44  are not interrupted by the horizontal pivot  46   a . The horizontal pivot  46   a  may have an outer sleeve engaging a central shaft and may fit substantially flush within any location disposed on the vertical rail  44 . The horizontal pivot  46   a  may be adapted to allow the support rail  40  to flex within a range of 180 degrees so that the support rails  40  may transition from a straight position ( FIG. 12 ) to a folded position ( FIG. 9 ). This not only enables the bath organizer  10  to fold into a convenient storage position, but also facilitates attachment of the bath organizer  10  in corner junctions  2  that possess greater or less than right angles. Even in a relatively narrow space (walls  3  forming a corner junction  2  having an acute angle between them), the support rail  40  may fold along the horizontal pivot  46   a  in order to provide strong structural support for the attached bath organizer  10 . Alternatively, the support rail  40  may be formed without the horizontal pivot  46   a  to promote a more rigid structure. 
     As shown in  FIG. 12 , the support rail  40  is shown in an open configuration. A locking mechanism  47  may be disposed at the left end  51  and/or the right end  52  to open and close the support rail  40  and secure the support rail  40  in a closed configuration ( FIG. 14 ). As shown in  FIG. 12 , the locking mechanism  47  may consist of a locking post  48  disposed on the terminal ends of the middle rail  42 , and complementary locking apertures  49  disposed on the terminal ends of the top rail  41  and bottom rail  43 . The terminal ends of the top rail  41  and the bottom rail  43  curve downward and upward, respectively, in order to meet the complementary locking post  48  disposed on the terminal end of the middle rail  42 . The locking apertures  49  may be disposed in an extended portion  50  that extends from the terminal ends of the top rail  41  and bottom rail  43 . The extended portion  50  may have a thinner profile than the rest of the support rails  40 . This ensures that the combined width of the locked locking mechanism  47  does not greatly exceed the diameter of the support rail  40 . This keeps the support rail  40  substantially parallel and within the same plane as the vertical rail  44 . This ensures a secure connection between the support rails  40 , a flat profile, and ample structural support. 
     As shown in  FIG. 13 , when the support rail  40  is in the closed position, the top rail  41 , the middle rail  42  and the bottom rail  43  may be substantially parallel to each other and may engage with the base  35  of the attachment cup  30 . The top rail  41  and the bottom rail  43  may engage with the grooves  36 , while the middle rail  42  may extend through the base aperture  37  (see also  FIG. 17 ). 
       FIGS. 14-16  show the attachment cup  30  installed on the support rail  40  in the closed configuration. In the closed configuration, the attachment cup  30  may slide or translate along the length of the support rail  40  until abutting against the vertical rail  44 . This allows a user to position the attachment cup  30  at the desired location for attachment to the attachment surface  32 . As shown in  FIGS. 14-16 , only a single attachment cup  30  is installed on the support rail  40 . However, additional attachment cups  30  may be installed from either the left or right end  51 ,  52  of the support rail  40 . In embodiments without the vertical rail  40 , the support rails  40  may only require a single locking mechanism  47  disposed on either the left or right end  51 ,  52 . The support rail  40  may include notches along the length of the rails to catch the base  35  to align with and indicate to the user the location of complementary openings  25  in the panels. 
     The support rail  40  shown in  FIGS. 14-16  may not include the horizontal pivot  46   a  in the vertical rail  44 . When not outfitted with the horizontal pivot  46   a , the bath organizer  10  utilizes a first support rail  40  installed in the left panel  14  and a second support rail  40  installed in the right panel  17 . This configuration, with the dual support rails  40  allows the bath organizer  10  to fold as shown in  FIG. 9 , while promoting structural integrity. The support rail or rails  40  may be removably installed in the bath organizer  10 . 
       FIGS. 18-20  are additional views of the bath organizer  10  in use. The bath organizer  10  may store toys, soap, towels and the like. The mesh  71  surfaces of the front panel  11  and bottom panel  7  allow wet items stored within to dry without the accumulation of mold or bacteria. The left and right panels  14 ,  17  may also be formed of the mesh  71  material. The attachment cups  30  provide a secure attachment to the attachment surfaces  32  in a wet environment. The bath organizer  10  is an efficient and aesthetically pleasing storage solution that improves the overall bathing experience for both children and adults alike. 
     As employed in this specification and annexed drawings, the term “or” is intended to mean an inclusive “or” rather than an exclusive “or.” Moreover, articles “a” and “an” as used in the subject specification and annexed drawings should generally be construed to mean “one or more” unless specified otherwise or clear from context to be directed to a singular form. 
     What has been described above includes examples that provide advantages of the subject disclosure. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the subject disclosure, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms “includes,” “has,” “possesses,” and the like are used in the detailed description, claims, appendices and drawings such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim. 
     The illustrations and examples provided herein are for explanatory purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of the appended claims. It will be recognized by those skilled in the art that changes or modifications may be made to the above described embodiment without departing from the broad inventive concepts of the invention. It is understood therefore that the invention is not limited to the particular embodiments described herein, but is intended to cover all modifications and changes within the scope and spirit of the invention.