Abstract:
Modular suspendable organizational apparatus comprising at least one receptacle element are disclosed. In an aspect, organizational apparatus are provided that include at least one modular component that facilitates adjustment of the size of an apparatus&#39;s frame and/or adjustment, addition, and/or removal of the at least one receptacle element associated with the apparatus.

Description:
FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE 
       [0001]    The present disclosure generally relates to organizational apparatus, and more particularly to organizational apparatus that are adjustable via the addition and/or removal of at least one modular component, such as a frame extension segment or receptacle element, such as a shelf or hook. 
       BACKGROUND 
       [0002]    The statements in this section merely provide background information related to the present disclosure and may not constitute prior art. 
         [0003]    Various apparatus, devices, and systems have been developed in order to assist in personal and business organization for centuries. Many popular organizational apparatus include at least one receptacle element such as a shelf and/or hook. Shelving and hooks are useful for a wide range of items, such as books, magazines, fine china, toys, pictures, decorations, foodstuffs, and tools. Organizational systems utilizing shelving and/or hooks have even found significant application in the bathrooms of people&#39;s homes, such as in the form of the popular “shower caddy.” 
         [0004]    A typical shower caddy is configured to hang from a showerhead pipe and comprises a mostly rigid frame, usually integrated with at least one shelf useful for receiving one or more soaps, body washes, shampoos, and the like. Many shower caddies also include one or more hooks for hanging frequently used personal care items including washcloths, loofahs, poufs, sponges, and razors. 
         [0005]    Some difficulties with currently available shower caddies arise when trying to accommodate the ever-increasing amount of personal care products on the market. New soaps, body washes, shampoos, conditioners, shaving creams, lotions, and similar products are continuously being introduced for sale, all with their own shapes and sizes of containers. Users may find themselves frustrated when a particular shower caddy is too small to fit all of their products, forcing products that don&#39;t fit to be placed in potentially dangerous locations, such as the shower floor, or is too big and wastes valuable space. Space issues are further compounded in situations wherein multiple users share a shower caddy. Additionally, a user may purchase one type of shower caddy at one time, and be forced to purchase a more appropriate shower caddy later if the user&#39;s circumstances change, such as obtaining more or fewer roommates, requiring more or fewer personal care products, etc. 
         [0006]    In response to user frustrations, some shower caddies have been created that comprise one or more shelves that are movable. Such shelves may be rotatable, slidable, addable, and/or removable in an effort to configure them in such a way so as to accommodate various amounts of products of various sizes. However, the size of the frames of these caddies remains fixed, thereby substantially limiting how much the shelves may be adjusted. 
         [0007]    Currently available shower caddies are a source of further annoyance when they break. A broken shower caddy requires a user to purchase a brand new caddy, even if only a small portion of the caddy is broken. This creates a significant amount of material and financial waste that many users would prefer to avoid. 
         [0008]    Additional limitations involved with shower caddies include the fact that currently available shower caddies are at a fixed height; that is, users who may be limited by how high they can reach, such as small children, the elderly, and/or those with disabilities and/or injuries, may not be able to reach conventional shower caddies which are typically mounted on a showerhead pipe with no lengthening or other height-adjustable capabilities. In some instances, upon trying to reach shower caddies that are too high, these types of users may injure themselves unnecessarily. 
         [0009]    Given the foregoing, what is needed are organizational apparatus which facilitate the ability to adjust the length and/or size of the frame of a particular apparatus, such as a shower caddy, as well as adjust, add, and/or remove at least one receptacle element associated with the apparatus, such as a shelf or hook. Organizational apparatus that can easily be repaired by replacing parts when broken are also desirable. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0010]    This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts. These concepts are further described below in the Detailed Description section. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of this disclosure&#39;s subject matter, nor is this Summary intended as an aid in determining the scope of the disclosed subject matter. 
         [0011]    Aspects of the present disclosure meet the above-identified needs by providing apparatus which facilitate the ability of a user to customize and/or repair a configuration of an organizational system comprising one or more receptacle elements, such as shelves or hooks. Specifically, in an aspect, apparatus are disclosed wherein a configuration of one or more shelves, hooks, or similar receptacle elements, such as those used with a shower caddy, comprises at least one modular component that allows the size of a frame housing the receptacle elements to be adjusted and/or have a broken portion thereof replaced. Additionally, at least one modular component may facilitate adjustment and/or replacement of a variety of other portions of the organizational system, including the receptacle elements themselves. 
         [0012]    In an aspect, an organizational apparatus in accordance with the present disclosure comprises a frame and at least one receptacle element, such as a shelf or hook. 
         [0013]    The size of the apparatus&#39;s frame may be adjustable via insertion or removal of at least one modular frame extension segment portion. One or more distal ends of at least one modular frame extension segment portion may comprise connectors that may removably attach to corresponding connectors integrated with the frame body or with other modular components, such as one or more various receptacle elements. Such connectors may comprise, by way of example, corresponding interlocking wedges and apertures, nodules and notches, teeth and nooks, ridges and crevices, or other removably interlocking protrusions and recesses. The connectors may be removably attachable or without the use of tools, however, a user may choose to use tools. 
         [0014]    One or more receptacle elements associated with the frame may also comprise one or more of the above described connectors for removably attaching to the frame or to other receptacle elements and/or other modular components. In some aspects, a single modular component may comprise a frame portion and at least one receptacle element, such as when one or more shelves, hooks, and/or other receptacle elements are integrated with a frame extension portion. 
         [0015]    In an aspect, each removably attachable modular component of the organizational apparatus may be replaced independently, thereby facilitating repair of a broken component without requiring replacement of the entire apparatus. 
         [0016]    In some aspects, a portion of the frame of the organizational apparatus, such as the top portion, may be integrated with a securely or removably attached mounting mechanism. Such mounting mechanism may allow the organizational apparatus to be removably mounted in a suspended fashion upon a showerhead pipe, door, wall, or similar location. The mounting mechanism may comprise one or more hooks, clamps, clasps, suction cups, adhesive substances, or similar element(s). 
         [0017]    In some aspects, one or more portions of the organizational apparatus of the present disclosure may be produced by an additive manufacturing process, such as that commonly known as “3-D printing.” In such aspects, one or more portions of the organizational apparatus may be produced at a user&#39;s home or at a facility via an additive manufacturing device. 
         [0018]    Further features and advantages of the present disclosure, as well as the structure and operation of various aspects of the present disclosure, are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0019]    The features and advantages of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the Detailed Description set forth below when taken in conjunction with the drawings in which like reference numbers indicate identical or functionally similar elements. 
           [0020]      FIG. 1  is a perspective view of a modular suspendable organizational apparatus hanging from a showerhead pipe, according to an aspect of the present disclosure. 
           [0021]      FIG. 2  is a perspective view of a modular suspendable organizational apparatus with an attached extension portion, the apparatus hanging from a showerhead pipe, according to an aspect of the present disclosure. 
           [0022]      FIG. 3  is a front view of a modular suspendable organizational apparatus utilizing a pair of frame extension segments and an attached extension portion, the apparatus hanging from a showerhead pipe, according to an aspect of the present disclosure. 
           [0023]      FIG. 4  is a side view of an extension portion for a modular suspendable organizational apparatus, according to an aspect of the present disclosure. 
           [0024]      FIG. 5  is a perspective view of various modules useable with a modular suspendable organizational apparatus, according to an aspect of the present disclosure. 
           [0025]      FIG. 6  is a side view of a module in the form of a hook useable with a modular suspendable organizational apparatus, according to an aspect of the present disclosure. 
           [0026]      FIG. 7  is a perspective view of an exemplary connector useable with a modular suspendable organizational apparatus, the connector in the disconnected state, according to an aspect of the present disclosure. 
           [0027]      FIG. 8  is a perspective view of an exemplary connector configured with a locking band useable with a modular suspendable organizational apparatus, the connector in the disconnected state, according to an aspect of the present disclosure. 
           [0028]      FIG. 9  is a perspective view of an exemplary connector configured with a locking band useable with a modular suspendable organizational apparatus, the connector in the connected state, according to an aspect of the present disclosure. 
           [0029]      FIG. 10  is a front view of an exemplary connector useable with a modular suspendable organizational apparatus, the connector in an intermediate state, according to an aspect of the present disclosure. 
           [0030]      FIG. 11  is a front view of a second exemplary connector useable with a modular suspendable organizational apparatus, the connector in the disconnected state, according to an aspect of the present disclosure. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0031]    The present disclosure is directed to apparatus that facilitate the ability of a user to create a customized configuration of an organizational system designed to cater to the user&#39;s particular needs. Additionally, apparatus in accordance with the present disclosure may allow individual portions thereof to be interchangeable, thereby allowing a broken portion to be replaced instead of replacing the entire apparatus. 
         [0032]    Aspects of the present disclosure provide apparatus which facilitate a user&#39;s ability to add, remove, and/or replace one or more frame extension segments and/or receptacle elements used therewith, such as shelves, hooks, and the like. To accomplish this, organizational apparatus in accordance with the present disclosure may comprise at least one modular component that may be used to add, remove, and/or replace various elements associated with the apparatus. 
         [0033]    The term “receptacle element” and/or the plural form of this term are used throughout herein to refer to any element capable of receiving one or more items, including personal care items, tools, decorations, and the like. 
         [0034]    The terms “module,” “modular component,” and “modular portion” and/or the plural form of these terms are used throughout herein to refer to any one of a set of standardized parts or independent units that may be added or removed in order to customize or repair one or more organizational apparatus in accordance with the present disclosure. In some aspects, a modular component may comprise a frame extension segment, a receptacle element, or the like. 
         [0035]    The term “hook” and/or the plural form of this term is used throughout herein to refer collectively to any receptacle element capable of removably receiving an item in a hanging fashion, including hooks, clips, clasps, clamps, and the like. 
         [0036]    Referring now to  FIG. 1 , a perspective view of a modular suspendable organizational apparatus  100  hanging from a showerhead pipe  116 , according to an aspect of the present disclosure, is shown. 
         [0037]    In an aspect, apparatus  100  may comprise a frame  102  and at least one receptacle element, such as a shelf  104  (shown as shelves  104   a - b  in  FIG. 1 ) or a hook  112  (shown as hooks  112   a - b  in  FIG. 1 ), either of which may comprise a modular form. Frame  102 , shelves  104 , and/or hooks  112  may comprise any appropriate rigid and/or semi-rigid material(s) as recognized by those skilled in the relevant art(s), including but not limited to metal and various polymers, such as plastics. Each shelf  104  may be securely or removably attached to frame  102 , or may be formed as a portion thereof. In some aspects, shelves  104  may be moveably secured to frame  102  via sliding and/or rotational motion. Shelves  104  may be configured to hold liquid containers such as shampoo or conditioner bottles. Shelves  104 , such as shelf  104   b , may be configured to hold loofas, razors, soap, or the like. 
         [0038]    In some aspects, frame  102  may comprise substantially parallel vertical members  120  (labeled as vertical members  120   a - b  in  FIG. 1 ) that are interconnected near their top portions by an interconnecting transverse member  122 . Each shelf  104  integrated with apparatus  100  may traverse the distance between vertical members  120  and be securely or removably attached at opposing distal ends to such vertical members  120 . 
         [0039]    In some aspects, one or more shelves  104  integrated with apparatus  100  may be integrated with a corresponding retention bar  106  configured to prevent items received upon shelves  104  from being displaced therefrom. Retention bar  106  may comprise one or more materials substantially similar to those used for frame  102  and/or shelves  104 . 
         [0040]    In some additional aspects, one or more shelves  104  may be integrated with one or more gripping elements  108  (labeled only as gripping element  108   a  in  FIG. 1 , for clarity). Gripping elements  108  may prevent items from slipping and/or sliding relative to the surface of a given shelf  104 , particularly when such items and/or shelf  104  are wet. Gripping elements  108  may comprise any appropriate material and configuration that serves to increase the coefficient of friction of shelf  104 , as will be recognized by those skilled in the relevant art(s) after reading the description herein. By way of example and not limitation, gripping elements  108  may comprise alternating elongated strips of rubber, foam, plastic, or similar material traversing the surface of shelf  104  and securely attached thereto. 
         [0041]    In still some additional aspects, one or more shelves  104  may be integrated with at least one slot  110  (labeled only as slot  110   a  in  FIG. 1 , for clarity). By way of example and not limitation, in some aspects each slot  110  may comprise a hole within a portion of a given shelf  104  in which one or more items may be removably received. In some additional aspects, one or more slots  110  may comprise a piece of rubber or similarly flexible material with at least one slit therein so as to more securely receive one or more items therein in a removable fashion by forming a tight grip therewith. In aspects wherein apparatus  100  is used as a shower caddy, slot  110  may be configured to removably receive one or more various types of personal care items, including razors, toothbrushes, hairbrushes, and the like. Shelf  104   b  may further include one or more hooks  124  protruding from shelf  104   b . Hooks  124  may be used to hold personal care items such as loofas, wash cloths, and other items apparent to one skilled in the relevant art(s) after reading the description herein. 
         [0042]    Shelves  104  may comprise any appropriate shape and/or configuration as will be appreciated by those skilled in the relevant art(s) after reading the description herein. By way of example and not limitation, shelves  104  may be substantially flat and rigid planar components. In some aspects, shelves  104  may be configured in an extra-large or extra-small size so as to receive a wide range of items of various sizes. In some additional aspects, one or more portions of a given shelf  104  may be configured in a shape as will be appreciated by those skilled in the relevant art(s) after reading the description herein so as to removably receive the top portion of a container, so as to allow the container to be received by shelf  104  in an inverted fashion, thereby allowing for easy access to the contents of such container on demand in instances wherein the top portion of the container comprises the container opening. This may save time when the contents of the container are slow-moving when compared with tipping the container over when needed and waiting for the contents to slide to the top portion (i.e., opening). Shelves  104  may include netting portions. 
         [0043]    In yet some further aspects, hooks  112  may be securely or removably received at one or more lower distal ends of frame  102 . In aspects wherein apparatus  100  is a shower caddy, hooks  112  may be configured to removably receive one or more washcloths, loofahs, poufs, sponges, and the like. 
         [0044]    In still some additional aspects, apparatus  100  may be configured with at least one means for being removably or securely mounted in a suspended fashion. In some aspects, this may be accomplished, for example, by integrating a curved portion  114  with the top portion of frame  102  to removably attach apparatus  100  to showerhead pipe  116 , such as when apparatus  100  is used as a shower caddy. In some alternative aspects, the top portion of apparatus  100  may be integrated with one or more hooks, clips, clasps, brackets, or similar elements capable of removably or securely mounting apparatus  100  upon a door, wall, or similar elevated structure. Additionally, apparatus  100  may be integrated with one or more adhesion elements  118  (labeled only as adhesion element  118   a  in  FIG. 1 , for clarity) in order to stabilize apparatus  100  and help maintain its position upon a vertically-oriented or inclined surface while preventing unwanted lateral movement. Adhesion elements  118  may comprise suction cups, hook and loop fasteners, one or more adhesive materials, or any similar appropriate element(s) as may be apparent to those skilled in the relevant art(s) after reading the description herein. Adhesion elements  118  may be mounted within a lateral channel, allowing the lateral position of adhesion element  118  to be adjusted as needed. Additionally, hook  112  may include a protrusion extending toward the shower wall or the like and contact the wall for stability. 
         [0045]    Referring now to  FIG. 2 , a perspective view of modular suspendable organizational apparatus  100  with an attached extension portion  202 , apparatus  100  hanging from showerhead pipe  116 , according to an aspect of the present disclosure, is shown. 
         [0046]    In some aspects, apparatus  100  may be configured to removably receive a module in the form of extension portion  202 . Extension portion  202  may connect to apparatus  100  at one or more connection locations  204  (shown only as connection location  204   a  in  FIG. 2 , for clarity). Extension portion  202  may comprise one or materials substantially similar to those used for frame  102  and/or shelves  104 . In some aspects, extension portion  202  may comprise one or more of its own shelves  104  and/or other receptacle elements and, optionally, one or more of its own retention bars  106 . 
         [0047]    Referring now to  FIG. 3 , a front view of modular suspendable organizational apparatus  100  utilizing a pair of frame extension segments  302 , apparatus  100  hanging from showerhead pipe  116 , according to an aspect of the present disclosure, is shown. 
         [0048]    In some aspects, apparatus  100  may be used with additional modules in the form of one or more frame extension segments  302  (shown as frame extension segments  302   a - b  in  FIG. 3 ). Frame extension segments  302  may attach to frame  102 , and/or one or more various other modules, including additional frame extension segments  302 , at one or more connection locations  204  (labeled only as connection location  204   a  in  FIG. 3 , for clarity). In some aspects, frame extension segments  302  may be elongated portions similar in width, shape, thickness, and material composition to frame  102  or one or more portions thereof; however, any appropriate configuration of frame extension segments  302  may be used as will be appreciated by those skilled in the relevant art(s) after reading the description herein. By way of example and not limitation, frame extension segments  302  may be 5.08 cm, 10.16 cm, 15.24 cm, 20.32 cm, or any other appropriate length as will be appreciated by those skilled in the relevant art(s) after reading the description herein. Frame extension segments  302  may be added and/or removed to/from frame  102  to increase and/or decrease its length, which may also serve, in some aspects, to adjust the distance between shelves  104  and/or other modules as well as serve to place one or more of the modules within the reach of users who may have limits on how high they can reach, such as small children, the elderly, and those with disabilities and/or injuries. Multiple frame extension segments  302  may be used consecutively. 
         [0049]    In some additional aspects, one or more shelves  104  may be integrated with one or more holes  304  (labeled only as holes  304   a - b  in  FIG. 3 , for clarity) of varying sizes. Holes  304  may be used for letting water or other liquids and/or small solids pass through a given shelf  104 , especially in aspects where apparatus  100  is used as a shower caddy. In yet some further aspects, one or more shelves  104  may comprise a raised lip  306  for helping to retain items upon the surface of a given shelf  104 . 
         [0050]    Referring now to  FIG. 4 , a side view of extension portion  202  for modular suspendable organizational apparatus  100 , according to an aspect of the present disclosure, is shown. 
         [0051]    In some aspects, various portions of apparatus  100 , such as extension portion  202 , may be configured to removably or securely receive one or more modules in the form of a hanger element  402 . In some aspects, hanger element  402 , as well as other modules associated with apparatus  100 , may attach to apparatus  100  via a clip, clasp, or similar mechanism such as, by way of example and not limitation, clasp  504  (not shown in  FIG. 4 , but shown in  FIG. 5  labeled only as clasp  504   a , for clarity). Additionally, hanger element  402  may be slidable and/or rotatable upon apparatus  100  and may be used to removably receive a variety of items. By way of example and not limitation, in aspects wherein apparatus  100  is used as a shower caddy, hanger element  402  may receive one or more washcloths, loofahs, poufs, sponges, mirrors, shower radios, and similar items. 
         [0052]    Referring now to  FIG. 5 , a perspective view of various modules useable with modular suspendable organizational apparatus  100 , according to an aspect of the present disclosure, is shown. 
         [0053]    Modules that may be used with apparatus  100  may comprise any of the elements of apparatus  100 , including, but not limited to, an upper portion  506 , including its own shelf  104  (labeled as shelf  104   a  in  FIG. 5 ), its own retention bar  106  (labeled as retention bar  106   a  in  FIG. 5 ), and/or its own adhesion element  118  (labeled as adhesion element  118  a in  FIG. 5 ); extension portion  202 ; frame extension segments  302  (shown as frame extension segments  302   a - b  in  FIG. 5 ); hanger elements  402  (shown as hanger elements  402   a - b  in  FIG. 5 ); transverse member  122 ; and an individual shelf  104  (labeled as shelf  104   b  in  FIG. 5 ), such individual shelf  104  optionally including one or more gripping elements  108  (labeled only as gripping element  108   a  in  FIG. 5 , for clarity) as well as one or more slots  110  (labeled only as slot  110   a  in  FIG. 5 , for clarity). Additionally individual hooks  112  may take the form of modules. Other modules may include, without limitation, bags, sacks, buckets, cups, hanging bars, as well as others that may be apparent to those skilled in the relevant art(s) after reading the description herein, any of which may comprise rigid, semi-rigid, and/or soft materials, as well as other materials as may be deemed appropriate. Each module may be attached to another module and/or all or part of frame  102  with or without the use of tools via one or more connectors  502  (labeled only as connectors  502   a - b  in  FIG. 5 , for clarity). In some aspects, connectors  502  may be configured at one or more end portions associated with the various modules and/or frame  102  or portions thereof, or at any other appropriate location as may be apparent to those skilled in the relevant art(s) after reading the description herein. Connectors  502  may be configured in a variety of different forms, some of which will be detailed below. In some aspects, there is essentially no limit to the number of modules that may be used with a single apparatus  100  or the order in which they may be connected. 
         [0054]    Shelf  104  may also include one or more hooks  112  for hanging personal care items such as loofahs, poufs, sponges, washcloths and the like. 
         [0055]    In some aspects, any of the various types of modules, as well as frame  102 , may be produced using one or more additive manufacturing processes and their associated devices, thereby allowing a user to produce portions of, as well as entire copies of, apparatus  100  as needed. 
         [0056]    Referring now to  FIG. 6 , a side view of a module in the form of hook  112  useable with modular suspendable organizational apparatus  100 , according to an aspect of the present disclosure, is shown. 
         [0057]    In some aspects, hook  112  may removably attach to apparatus  100  via connector  502  at a first end portion. A second end portion of hook  112  may, in some aspects, comprise a knob  602 . Knob  602  may prevent items received by hook  112  from sliding or falling off unintentionally. In some additional aspects, hook  112  may include one or more stability segments that contacts either apparatus  100  or a surface apparatus  100  is mounted on in order to provide additional support for hook  112  and apparatus  100 . In such aspects, a distal end of such stability segment may be integrated with an adhesion element  118 . 
         [0058]    Referring now to  FIG. 7 , a perspective view of an exemplary connector  700  useable with modular suspendable organizational apparatus  100 , connector  700  in the disconnected state, according to an aspect of the present disclosure, is shown. 
         [0059]    In some aspects, connector  502  may be configured as connector  700 . 
         [0060]    Connector  700  may comprise a first connector portion  702  and a second connector portion  704 . First and second connector portions  702  and  704  may be securely integrated with corresponding distal ends of two modules or a module and a portion of frame  102 , depending on what elements a user desires to attach together. In some aspects, connector portions  702  and  704  may each comprise a rectangular parallelepiped with an open bottom side and an open distal end; however, any appropriate shape and configuration may be used as will be appreciated by those skilled in the relevant art(s) after reading the description herein. Additionally, first and second connector portions  702  and  704  may be connected to and disconnected from each other without the use of tools and may be configured so as to engage in little to no lateral movement relative to each other. 
         [0061]    In an aspect, first connector portion  702  may comprise an indentation  710  which further comprises one or more recesses  706  (labeled only as recess  706   a  in  FIG. 7 , for clarity). Indentation  710  may be configured to receive lip  712  at the distal end of second connector portion  704  after lip  712  has slid past lip  714  at the distal end of first connector portion  702 . Once lip  712  has been received by indentation  710 , second connector portion  704  may be moved away from first connector portion  702  until one or more protrusions  708  (labeled only as protrusion  708   a  in  FIG. 7 , for clarity) is removably received by corresponding recess(es)  706 . Upon being so received, lip  714  may be contained within an indentation  716  of second connector portion  704 . In aspects wherein first and second connector portions  702  and  704  comprise three sides, indentation  710  and lip  712  may span all three sides of first and second connector portions  702  and  704 , respectively. 
         [0062]    In order to connect and disconnect second connector portion  704  to/from first connector portion  702 , sidewalls  718  (labeled as sidewalls  718   a - b  in  FIG. 7 ) of first connector portion  702  and/or sidewalls  720  (labeled as sidewalls  720   a - b  in  FIG. 7 ) may comprise appropriate materials as will be appreciated by those skilled in the relevant art(s) after reading the description herein so as to be sufficiently pliable so as to move toward or away from each other as needed without breaking, thereby allowing lip  712  to be removed from/received by indentation  710  as required. Additionally, sidewalls  718  and  720  may comprise tension forces that are biased so as to return sidewalls  718  and  720  to a position perpendicular to substantially flat, planar surfaces  722  and  724  associated with first connector portion  702  and second connector portion  704 , respectively, thereby helping lip  712  fit tightly within indentation  710  upon clearing lip  714 . Appropriate materials for sidewalls  718  and/or  720  may include metals and/or polymers, such as plastic, as well as other materials as may be apparent to those skilled in the relevant art(s) after reading the description herein, or any combination thereof. Such materials may also be appropriate for connector  700 , generally, either in a rigid or semi-rigid configuration. 
         [0063]    Referring now to  FIGS. 8 &amp; 9 , views of exemplary connector  700  configured with a locking band  802  useable with modular suspendable organizational apparatus  100 , connector  700  in the disconnected and connected state, according to an aspect of the present disclosure, are shown. 
         [0064]    In some aspects, connector  700  may be used with at least one locking band  802 . Locking band  802  may serve to fill in the extra space within indentation  710  when lip  712  is received therein and protrusions  708  (labeled only as protrusion  708   b  in  FIG. 8 , for clarity) are removably secured within recesses  706  (labeled only as recess  706   b  in  FIG. 8 , for clarity). In some aspects, locking band  802  may span as many sides of first connector portion  702  as indentation  710 . 
         [0065]    In some aspects, in order to keep locking band  802  in place, one or more inner portions of locking band  802  may comprise one or more nodules  804  (shown only as nodule  804   a  in  FIG. 8 ) that may be removably secured within corresponding one or more notches  806  (shown only as notch  806   a  in  FIG. 8 ) within indentation  710 . In some aspects, nodules  804  may be comprised within the inner portion of one or both legs  808  (labeled as legs  808   a - b  in  FIG. 8 ) of locking band  802  and corresponding notches  806  may be located within portions of indentation  710  associated with sidewalls  718  (labeled as sidewalls  718   a - b  in  FIG. 8 ). 
         [0066]    As will be appreciated by those skilled in the relevant art(s) after reading the description herein, nodules  804  and notches  806  may comprise other appropriate structures and/or configurations, including, by way of example and not limitation, placing nodules  804  within indentation  710  and placing notches  806  along the inner portion of locking band  802 . 
         [0067]    Referring briefly to  FIG. 10 , a front view of exemplary connector  700  useable with modular suspendable organizational apparatus  100 , connector  700  in an intermediate state, according to an aspect of the present disclosure, is shown. Lips  712  and  714  have been received by indentations  710  and  716 , respectively; however, protrusions  708  (labeled only as protrusion  708   a  in  FIG. 10 , for clarity) have not yet been received by recesses  706  (labeled only as recess  706   a  in  FIG. 10 , for clarity). 
         [0068]    Referring now to  FIG. 11 , a front view of a second exemplary connector  1100  useable with modular suspendable organizational apparatus  100 , connector  1100  in the disconnected state, according to an aspect of the present disclosure, is shown. 
         [0069]    In some aspects, connector  502  may be configured as connector  1100 . 
         [0070]    Connector  1100  includes a series of teeth  1106  (labeled only as tooth  1106   a  in  FIG. 11 , for clarity) integrated within sidewalls  1110  (labeled as sidewalls  1110   a - b  in  FIG. 11 ) of second connector portion  1104 . Teeth  1106  may be configured to be removably secured within a corresponding series of one or more nooks  1108  (labeled only as nook  1108   a  in  FIG. 11 , for clarity) contained within sidewalls  1112  (labeled as sidewalls  1112   a - b  in  FIG. 11 ) of first connector portion  1102 . 
         [0071]    In an aspect, connector  1100  may comprise one or more rigid and/or semi-rigid materials, including but not limited to metals, plastics and other polymers. Sidewalls  1110  may be configured of such appropriate materials so as to be sufficiently pliable in order to allow a user to squeeze them together with or without the use of tools to connect or disconnect second connector portion  1104  from first connector portion  1102 . As will be appreciated by those skilled in the relevant art(s) after reading the description herein, in some aspects, teeth  1106  and nooks  1108  may be configured in an angled fashion to allow second connector portion  1204  to be slidably movable in one direction so as to be received by first connector portion  1102  without having to squeeze sidewalls  1110 . 
         [0072]    While various aspects of the present disclosure have been described above, it should be understood that they have been presented by way of example and not limitation. It will be apparent to persons skilled in the relevant art(s) that various changes in form and detail can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure should not be limited by any of the above described exemplary aspects. 
         [0073]    In addition, it should be understood that the figures in the attachments, which highlight the structure, methodology, functionality and advantages of the present disclosure, are presented for example purposes only. The present disclosure is sufficiently flexible and configurable, such that it may be implemented in ways other than that shown in the accompanying figures (e.g., implementation within computing devices and environments other than those mentioned herein). As will be appreciated by those skilled in the relevant art(s) after reading the description herein, certain features from different aspects of the apparatus of the present disclosure may be combined to form yet new aspects of the present disclosure. 
         [0074]    Further, the purpose of the foregoing Abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally and especially the scientists, engineers and practitioners in the relevant art(s) who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of this technical disclosure. The Abstract is not intended to be limiting as to the scope of the present disclosure in any way.