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Storage system with storage container and supporting framework

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-08-02
PLANO ANDERS I +1
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[0006] It is an object of the invention to produce a means for efficiently and safely storing items utilizing overhead rafters. Accordingly, the invention is a storage system including a supporting framework that attaches to ceiling rafters, and container. The supporting framework attaches to overhead rafters or a ceiling and provides a support cradle for the container to thereby efficiently and safely stored items in underutilized space near a ceiling.
[0008] It is another object to provide a method of getting things in an out of their container without having to reach up and manually pull the supporting framework down, and push the supporting framework up after use. Accordingly, the motor is in communication with a remote control for allowing a user to raise and lower the container at will.

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Even in households with few people, there never seems to be enough storage space.
Available closet space always seems insufficient.
Shelving systems that are constructed within overhead rafters are difficult to reach and make getting things in and out inconvenient.

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[0015]FIG. 1 illustrates a storage system 10 of the present invention for storing items within overhead rafters or up against a ceiling 11.

[0016] The storage system 10 includes a container 20 and supporting framework 30 that is mounted onto the ceiling or attached to overhead rafters for providing space in areas that afford ample, unused space. The container includes an upper flange 20A and a lower body 20B that extends beneath the upper flange 20A. A significant storage volume is provided within the lower body 20B of the container. The supporting framework 30 cradles the container 20 by the flange 20A and selectively holds the container upwardly against the ceiling 11 for efficiently and safely storing items in what is generally underutilized space. In addition, the framework 30 selectively lowers the container 20 when desired to allow access to its contents.

[0017] The container 20 is substantially rectangular in shape and preferably measures approximately thirty-two inches in le...

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Abstract

A storage system for storing items along a ceiling, having a container and supporting framework mounted to the ceiling. The container has a flange. The supporting framework has four frame members each including an elongated track, including two top frame members which extend downwardly from the ceiling and two bottom frame members. The flange is selectively supported by the bottom frame members with a pair of L-shaped mounting supports attached to the bottom frame members. A pair of scizzor assemblies, each having two scizzor members hingedly connected, couples to the top and bottom frame members and easily raises and lowers the bottom frame members to lift and lower the container.

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CROSS REFERENCES AND RELATED SUBJECT MATTER [0001] This application is a continuation of provisional patent application Ser. No. 60 / 749,434, filed in the United States Patent Office on Dec. 12, 2005.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The invention relates to storage systems, and more particularly, to a storage system having a storage container and supporting framework that is mounted on a ceiling or attached to rafters for providing space in areas that afford ample, unused space, the framework is motorized to lower the container to provide access thereto, and raises the container for storage. [0003] Even in households with few people, there never seems to be enough storage space. Available closet space always seems insufficient. Even the seemingly unlimited garage and basement spaces eventually fill up. Shelving systems that are constructed within overhead rafters are difficult to reach and make getting things in and out inconvenient. [0004] U.S. Pat. No. 6,209,405 to Milsem disclos...

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IPC IPC(8): A47B67/02
CPCA47B2051/005A47B77/04
Inventor PLANO, ANDERS I.MANCUSO, RICHARD
Owner PLANO ANDERS I
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