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Abstract
A suspension device includes a hanging member, a backing member extending transversely from the hanging member, and a suspension member extending from the backing member. The hanging member is suspended from a shelf and a container is inserted into the suspension member.
Description
- This application is based on and claims priority from provisional patent Application No. 60/429,858 filed on Nov. 27, 2003.
- The present invention relates to thermoplastic containers, and more particularly to a device for suspending thermoplastic containers.
- The use of containers for the storage of items is well known. Such containers are used to store a variety of articles, from food to general household items including everything from craft supplies to children's toys. Generally, such containers can be characterized by shape, size, and the presence or absence of a lid. Containers that do not include a lid require a separate sealing member, such as a plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Often, the plastic wrap or aluminum foil is loose or jostled during movement of the container, and hence, the container is usually not properly sealed or closed to prevent contents therein from spilling. Containers that include lids overcome this problem.
- In addition to the foregoing, many different types and sizes of containers exist. When such containers are placed together in a confined space, such as a cupboard, cabinet, drawer, shelf, refrigerator, or the like, a disorganized condition can develop, preventing a user from easily locating a particular container. Further, as a user is attempting to locate a particular container, the container may be jostled, thereby causing one or more containers to fall off a supporting surface to the floor, resulting in breakage of the container and/or the articles stored therein and/or spilling of contents. Also, the containers are usually placed on top of one another, leading to an inefficient use of space. Still further, when containers are stacked on top of each other in an unconfined location, the containers tend to slide out of the stacked configuration and into a disorganized state.
- Carroll, U.S. Pat. No. 4,241,668 discloses a frame for mounting a container and a cover below a supply shelf. The frame is suspended from spaced rails depending from the supply shelf by multiple hooks. The frame includes side beams with inwardly extending flanges for engaging the container and cover and allowing the container and lid to be inserted and removed from the frame.
- Bross U.S. Pat. No. 4,632,472 discloses a slidable drawer system mounted below a shelf. Guide rails are mounted to the shelf and receive flanges of the drawer, wherein the drawer slides in and out of the guide rails. A finger is attached to each guide rail wherein the fingers contact the rear wall of the drawer to prevent removal of the drawer from the guide rails in a first direction. To completely disengage the drawer from the guide rails the fingers must be pushed upwardly away from the rear wall out of interfering relationship with the rear wall. A front portion of the drawer includes extending side walls that contact the guide rails as the drawer is being pushed inwardly, thus preventing the drawer from sliding out of the housing in a second direction.
- DeBruyn U.S. Pat. No. 4,653,818 discloses a dry food storage container system wherein containers are supported by hanger plates that form a rack and are adapted to slide in and out of a cabinet. An upwardly projecting lug formed on the hanger plate restricts free sliding movement of the container. Each container may be laterally removed from or laterally inserted into an associated hanger plate when the container is lifted slightly over the lugs.
- Marino Jr. U. S. Pat. No. 5,964,359 discloses a modular storage system for multiple containers including a base having a top wall, a side wall, and a bottom wall wherein the bottom wall has a front opening cutout. A jar with cover may be inserted into the opening wherein the cover rests on the bottom wall and suspends the jar with contents therefrom.
- Semon et al. U.S. Pat. No. 6,056,378 discloses an add-on drawer and a method of mounting the same to a horizontal surface. The drawer includes a tray for storing items and at least two rails for slidably supporting the drawer. Each rail includes stops to prevent removal of the drawer from below the horizontal surface.
- Design application U.S. Pat. No. D449,494 discloses an ornamental design for a hanging food storage container. A lid of the container is attached to a bottom portion of the and further includes a hanging portion by which the container can be suspended from a shelf or the like.
- In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a suspension device includes a hanging member, a backing member extending transversely from the hanging member, and a suspension member extending from the backing member. A container is inserted into the suspension member and the hanging member is suspended from a shelf.
- In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a combination includes a suspension device including a hanging member, a backing member extending transversely from the hanging member, and a suspension member extending from the backing member. The suspension member includes a main member, at least one support member extending from the main member, and at least one wall member extending from the support member. The combination further includes a container, wherein the support member and wall member define interference fits with the container.
- In accordance with a further aspect of the present invention, a method of suspending a container from a movable shelf includes the steps of providing a suspension device having a hanging member, a backing member, and a suspension member and inserting the hanging member of the suspension device over an edge of the shelf. The method further includes the step of inserting the container into the suspension device to hang the container in a non-horizontal position therefrom.
- Other aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description and the attached drawings, in which like elements are assigned like reference numerals.
- FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a first embodiment of the suspension device of the present invention;
- FIG. 2 is a diagrammatic isometric view of a container in the suspension device of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 is a side elevational view of the container in the suspension device of FIG. 1, wherein the suspension device is hung from a surface;
- FIG. 4 is an isometric view of a first side of a second embodiment of the suspension device of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 5 is an isometric view of a second side of the suspension device of FIG. 4;
- FIG. 6 is a side elevational view of the suspension device of FIG. 4;
- FIG. 7 is an isometric view illustrating the insertion of a container into the suspension device of FIG. 4;
- FIG. 8 is an isometric view of a container in the suspension device of FIG. 4;
- FIG. 9 is an isometric view a first side of a third embodiment of the suspension device of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 10 is an isometric view of a second side of the suspension device of FIG. 9;
- FIG. 11 is a side elevational view of the suspension device of FIG. 9;
- FIGS. 12 and 13 are isometric views similar to FIGS. 7 and 8 illustrating the insertion of a container into the suspension device of FIG. 9;
- FIG. 14 is an isometric view of a first side of a fourth embodiment of present invention;
- FIG. 15 is an isometric view of a second side of the suspension device of FIG. 14;
- FIG. 16 is an isometric view illustrating the insertion of a container into the suspension device of FIG. 14;
- FIG. 17 is an isometric view of a container in the suspension device of FIG. 14;
- FIG. 18 is a side elevational view of the container in the suspension device of FIG. 14, wherein the suspension device is hung from a surface; and
- FIG. 19 is a side elevational view of a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
- Referring to FIGS.1-3, a
suspension device 21 for acircular container 22 with alid 24 mounted thereon (wherein thelid 24 preferably has a tab 25) includes a hangingmember 26 and abacking member 28 integral with and extending perpendicularly from the hangingmember 26. Thesuspension device 21 further includes a horseshoe-shapedsuspension member 30 integral with and extending from the backingmember 28. Preferably, although not necessarily, thesuspension device 21 includes one or more bracingmembers 32 that brace portions of thesuspension member 30. - As seen in FIG. 3, the
suspension device 21 is hung from ashelf 34 or other surface of a refrigerator, cabinet, closet, pantry, or the like for consumer use. This is accomplished by inserting the backingmember 28 into a space between theshelf 34 and a side, rear, orfront wall 38 such that the hangingmember 26 is disposed above and rests on theshelf 34. This can be facilitated by pulling out theshelf 34, placing the hangingmember 26 over theedge 36 of theshelf 34, and re-inserting theshelf 34. Optionally, the hangingmember 26 can be inserted through agap 39 between ashelf 34 and thewall 38 or other surface and pulled over theedge 36 of theshelf 34. During installation, it may be necessary to move the shelf upwardly a sufficient distance to allow thesuspension device 21 to clear any shelf support(s) that may otherwise interfere with placement of thedevice 21. Once theshelf 34 is inserted, the backingmember 28 is pressed against thewall 38 adjacent theshelf 34. A user may then insert thecontainer 22 into anopening 40 disposed betweenlegs suspension member 30 such that alip 42 of the container (and/or, optionally the lid 24) is captured between thelegs lip 42 and/or thelid 24 may be accomplished in any suitable fashion to support thecontainer 22 in the position shown in FIG. 3. As noted in greater detail below, one or more portions of thecontainer 22 and/or thelid 24 and/or thesuspension device 21 may flex or deform to permit the container and lid to move into thedevice 21 as thecontainer 22 is being inserted into thesuspension device 21. - Referring now to FIGS.4-6, a second embodiment of a
suspension device 47 according to the present invention comprises asuspension member 48 including a horseshoe-shapedmain member 50, asupport member 52 extending transversely from themain member 50, and awall member 68 extending transversely from thesupport member 52. Preferably, thesupport member 52 is perpendicular to themain member 50 and thewall member 68 is perpendicular to thesupport member 52. Thesuspension device 47 further includes a backingmember 49, a bracingmember 51, and a hangingmember 53, identical to the corresponding elements of the first embodiment. Thesupport member 52 includes a curvedmain portion 54 that conforms to and abuts anouter periphery 56 of themain member 50. Thesupport member 52 further includes outwardly flaredresilient end portions side first opening 66. An inwardly directedwall member 68 extends transversely from thesupport member 52 and is parallel to themain member 50. Preferably, (although not necessarily) thewall member 68, thesupport member 52, and themain member 50 are integral with one another. - The
first opening 66 has a width W1 defined by a chord that defines the shortest distance between theend portions circular container 22 to be supported by thesuspension device 21. Thecontainer 22 may comprise a jar, bowl, glass, tub, basket, or like structure made of any material, such as thermoplastic, glass, fiberboard, etc . . . Aninner periphery 70 of thewall member 68 defines asecond opening 72 having a width W2 that is also somewhat smaller than the overall diameter of thecontainer 22. Further, the width W2 is smaller than the width W1 of thefirst opening 66. Themain member 50, thesupport member 52, and thewall member 68 form acavity 74 for receiving arim 76 of thecircular container 22. - The
suspension device 47 is mounted by hooking the hangingmember 53 over the edge of a shelf as described above in connection with FIG. 3. Once thesuspension device 47 is mounted, a user inserts therim 76 of thecircular container 22 with thelid 24 mounted thereon into thesuspension member 48 as seen in FIG. 7. Thecircular container 22 is inserted through thefirst opening 66, whereupon therim 76 of thecontainer 22 with the lid 24 (and/or tab 25) engage and move theresilient end portions end portions container 22 into thesuspension member 48 suddenly decreases, and thecontainer 22 moves into thesuspension member 48 with a snap action and is retained therein by first and second interference fits. - Referring to FIGS.6-8, the first interference fit is established between the
container rim 76, the lid 24 (and/or tab 25) and theend portions container rim 76 is moved beyond the first interference fit and is disposed in thecavity 74, the second interference fit is established between thecontainer rim 76 and thewall member 68. The first interference fit prevents thecontainer 22 from being removed from thesuspension member 48 through thefirst opening 66 until sufficient removal force is exerted by a user to overcome the resisting force exerted by theend portions container 22 from moving outwardly out of thesuspension device 47 through thesecond opening 72. - In the foregoing embodiments, the
container 22 is inserted into the suspension device at an insertion angle that is substantially parallel to the angle of theshelf 34 or other surface (typically horizontal). If desired, in any of the embodiments disclosed herein, the insertion angle may be inclined at a non-zero angle relative to theshelf 34 or other surface. For example, as shown by the dotted lines of FIG. 6, thesuspension device 47 can include asuspension member 48 having alongitudinal center line 78 that is disposed at an angle of other than ninety degrees with respect to alongitudinal center line 80 of thefirst opening 66. Preferably, this arrangement results in thesuspension member 48 being disposed at an angle of about 10 degrees relative to the angle of theshelf 34 or other surface, but almost any angle would be possible as long as there is proper room for attachment of the hangingmember 53 andbacking member 49 to thesuspension member 48. Alternatively, or in addition, an angle between thelongitudinal center line 78 of thesuspension member 48 and alower surface 82 of the hangingmember 53 may be formed at other than ninety degrees to cause the insertion angle to be disposed at the desired angle when thedevice 47 is installed. In this case, the width W2 of thesecond opening 72 need not be smaller than the width W1 of thefirst opening 66 and theend portions - A third embodiment of the present invention comprises a
suspension device 121 seen in FIGS. 9-11. This embodiment is similar to the embodiment of FIGS. 4-6 with several exceptions. Thesuspension device 121 includes abacking member 149, a bracingmember 151, and a hangingmember 153, all of which are identical to the first and second embodiments. Thesuspension device 121 further includes asuspension member 130 including a horseshoe-shapedmain member 150 and support members 152 a-152 e extending transversely with respect to themain member 150. Although five support members 152 a-152 e are depicted in this embodiment, any number of support members 152 is possible. Thesupport member 152 c includes a curvedmain portion 154 that conforms to and abuts anouter periphery 156 of themain member 150. An inwardly directedwall member 168 is carried by the support members 152 a-152 e and is parallel to themain member 50. Preferably, (although, not necessarily) thewall member 168, the support members 152 a-152 e, and themain member 150 are integral with one another. - A
first opening 166 defined byend portions suspension member 130 has a width W3 defined by a chord that defines the shortest distance between theend portions circular container 22 to be supported by thesuspension device 121. All other elements of thesuspension device 121 are identical to thesuspension device 47 of FIGS. 4-6. - The manner in which the
container 22 andlid 24 mounted thereon are inserted into thesuspension member 130 as seen in FIGS. 12 and 13 is somewhat different from that of thesuspension member 30. Specifically, thecircular container 22 andlid 24 are inserted through thefirst opening 166 whereupon theend portions rim 76 andlid 24 of thecontainer 22 and move therim 76 andlid 24 inwardly with a sufficient degree of force to allow therim 76 of thecontainer 22 to move past theend portions suspension member 130, wherein thecontainer 22 is retained therein by first and second interference fits, which are defined above in relation to thesuspension device 47. - Referring next to FIGS.14-18, a
suspension device 221 for a square-shapedcontainer 222 with a lid 224 (preferably having a tab 225) includes a hangingmember 226 and abacking member 228 integral with and extending perpendicularly from the hangingmember 226. Thesuspension device 221 further includes a square-shapedsuspension member 230 integral with and extending from the backingmember 228. Preferably, thesuspension device 221 includes one or more bracingmembers 232 that brace portions of thesuspension member 230. - The
suspension member 230 includes a square-shapedmain member 250 and downwardly directed support members 252 a-252 c extending transversely with respect to themain member 250. Thesuspension device 221 further includes inwardly directedwall members 268 a-268 c integral with and carried by the support members 252 a-252 c, respectively, wherein thewall members 268 a-268 c are parallel to themain member 250. - The
suspension member 230 further includes anopening 266 defined by themain member 250, the support members 252 a-252 c, and thewall members 268 a-268 c. Thewall members interference members 270 adjacent theopening 266, wherein theinterference members 270 prevent a square-shaped container 222 (seen in FIGS. 16-18), from inadvertently slipping out of thesuspension member 230 when inserted therein. - As seen in FIG. 18, the
suspension device 221 is hung from ashelf 34 in the same manner as discussed in detail above. Thereafter, the square-shapedcontainer 222 andlid 224 are inserted into thesuspension member 230 as seen in FIG. 16 by inserting arim 276 of the container 222 (withlid 224 mounted thereon) into theopening 266 past theinterference members 270. The square-shapedcontainer 222 is thereafter pushed toward thesupport member 252 b until afront portion 272 of therim 276 and afront portion 274 of thelid 224 slide fully past the interference members 270 (FIG. 17 and 19). At this point, the user releases the square-shapedcontainer 222 and thecontainer 222 rests on thesupport member 252 c. A first interfering relationship is established between therim 276 and thelid 224, on the one hand, and thesupport member 252 b and theinterference members 270, on the other hand, in a first direction. A second interfering relationship is established between the rim 276 (and/or the lid 224) and the support members 252 a-252 c in a second direction transverse to the first direction to prevent thecontainer 222 from moving out of thesuspension device 221. - It should be noted that any suitably-shaped
container 222 may be used in thesuspension device 221 of FIGS. 14-16 (square, round, polygonal, rectangular, etc..). Thecontainer 222 is removed from thesuspension device 221 by moving thecontainer 222 toward thewall 38. The container can then be moved outwardly past theinterference members 270 to permit the user to access the contents therein. - FIG. 19 depicts a fifth embodiment of the
suspension device 321 of the present invention. Thesuspension device 321 includes a hangingmember 326, abacking member 328 integral with and extending transversely from the hangingmember 328, and a square-shapedsuspension member 330 integral with and extending from the backingmember 328. Preferably, thesuspension device 321 includes one or more bracingmembers 332 that brace portions of thesuspension member 330. In this embodiment, thesuspension member 330 is suspended from ashelf 34 and has an insertion angle that is offset with respect to a horizontal line to retain a container therein. Preferably, the insertion angle is about 10 degrees with respect to the horizontal, but any angle is possible. - All of the embodiments of the suspension device of the present invention are preferably made of a thermoplastic material. Alternatively, any of the suspension devices may be manufactured from any suitable rigid material such as plastic, glass, metal, wood, any other similar materials. A preferable material is rigid, inexpensive, and has the ability to be readily formed into a desired shape. Suitable plastic materials include polypropylene, polyethylene, styrene, polystyrene, nylon, and a wide variety of other homopolymers and copolymers. Any suitable forming technique can be employed to form the suspension devices of the present invention, including, but not limited to, injection molding and thermoforming. The suspension devices are preferably integrally made but can also be formed in multiple parts that are snapped or pressed together during manufacture and assembly.
- The suspension device can further have any geometric shape corresponding to the shape of the container inserted therein. For example, the suspension device may have a triangular shape or a rectangular shape for triangular and rectangular shaped containers, respectively, although the device need not have a shape corresponding to the shape of the container.
- The suspension device of the present invention allows a user to address a variety of home storage problems. First, the suspension device enables a user to store and organize containers to fully utilize available storage space. For example, in a refrigerator, closet, pantry, cabinet, or the like, the present invention allows a user to hang containers from a shelf, thus freeing up the shelf surface space for the storage of other items. This type of use also ensures that the containers are clearly in view and always in the same location, thus increasing the likelihood that any perishable food will be utilized before spoilage occurs.
- Numerous modifications to the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the foregoing description. Accordingly, this description is to be construed as illustrative only and is presented for the purpose of enabling those skilled in the art to make and use the invention and to teach the best mode of carrying out the same. The exclusive rights to all modifications which come within the scope of the appended claims are reserved.
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1. A suspension device, comprising:
a hanging member;
a backing member extending transversely from the hanging member; and
a suspension member extending from the backing member;
wherein a container is inserted into the suspension member and wherein the hanging member is suspended from a shelf.
2. The suspension device of claim 1 , wherein the suspension member includes a main member, at least one support member extending from the main member, and at least one wall member extending from the support member.
3. The suspension device of claim 2 , wherein the main member, support member(s), and wall member(s) are integral.
4. The suspension device of claim 2 , wherein the support member(s) includes a first interference fit with a container that is capable of resisting relative movement of the suspension device and the container in a first direction.
5. The suspension device of claim 3 , wherein the wall member(s) includes a second interference fit with the container that is capable of resisting relative movement of the suspension device and container in a second direction transverse to the first direction.
6. The suspension device of claim 4 , wherein the suspension device is capable of exerting a non-zero variable resistance force on the container.
7. The suspension device of claim 1 , wherein the hanging member, backing member, and suspension member are integral.
8. The suspension device of claim 1 , wherein the backing member abuts a wall when the hanging member is suspended from the shelf.
9. The suspension device of claim 1 , wherein the suspension member is horseshoe-shaped.
10. The suspension device of claim 1 , wherein the suspension member is square-shaped.
11. The suspension device of claim 1 , wherein the suspension member has a polygonal shape.
12. The suspension device of claim 1 , wherein a lid is disposed on the container.
13. The suspension device of claim 12 , wherein the lid is disposed in a cavity formed by the main member, the support member(s) and the wall member(s).
14. The suspension device of claim 12 , wherein the lid includes a tab.
15. The suspension device of claim 1 , wherein the suspension member has an insertion angle that is offset with respect to a horizontal line.
16. The suspension device of claim 15 , wherein the insertion angle is disposed at an angle of about 10 degrees with respect to the horizontal line.
17. A combination, comprising:
a suspension device including a hanging member, a backing member extending transversely from the hanging member, and a suspension member extending transversely from the backing member, wherein the suspension member includes a main member, at least one support member extending from the main member, and at least one wall member extending from the support member; and
a container, wherein the support member and wall member define interference fits with the container.
18. The combination of claim 17 , wherein the container includes a lid.
19. The combination of claim 18 , wherein the lid includes a tab.
20. The suspension device of claim 17 , wherein the hanging member, backing member, and suspension member are integral with one another.
21. The suspension device of claim 17 , wherein the main member, support member(s), and wall member(s) are integral with one another.
22. The suspension device of claim 17 , wherein the support member(s) includes a first interference fit with the container that is capable of resisting relative movement of the suspension device and the container in a first direction.
23. The suspension device of claim 22 , wherein the wall member(s) includes a second interference fit with the container that is capable of resisting relative movement of the suspension device and container in a second direction transverse to the first direction.
24. The suspension device of claim 22 , wherein the suspension device is capable of exerting a non-zero variable resistance force on the container.
25. The suspension device of claim 17 , wherein the backing member abuts a wall when the hanging member is suspended from the shelf.
26. The suspension device of claim 17 , wherein the suspension member is horseshoe-shaped.
27. The suspension device of claim 17 , wherein the suspension member is square-shaped.
28. The suspension device of claim 17 , wherein the suspension member has a polygonal shape.
29. The suspension device of claim 1 , wherein the suspension member is at an angle other than 0 with respect to a horizontal.
30. The suspension device of claim 29 , wherein the suspension member is at an angle of about 10 degrees with respect to the horizontal.
31. A method of suspending a container from a movable shelf, the method comprising the steps of:
providing a suspension device having a hanging member, a backing member, and a suspension member;
suspending the hanging member of the suspension device over an edge of a shelf; and
inserting the container into the suspension device to hang the container in a non-horizontal position therefrom.
32. The method of claim 31 , wherein the suspending step includes the steps of pulling the shelf outwardly and pushing the shelf inwardly to press the suspension device against a surface.
33. The method of claim 31 , wherein the suspending step includes the step of inserting the hanging member through a gap between the shelf and a surface.
34. The method of claim 31 , wherein the inserting step includes the step of moving the container over interference members in the suspension member.
35. The method of claim 31 , wherein the inserting step includes the suspension device exerting a non-zero variable force on the container.
36. The method of claim 31 , wherein the inserting step includes the step of introducing the container into the suspension device at an angle that is offset with respect to a horizontal line.
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