Title:
STORAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD HAVING A SELECTIVELY RECONFIGURABLE SELF-STORAGE UNIT AND FOLD-UP STORAGE APPARATUS FOR USE THEREWITH
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2011/008951
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A storage system and method provides a storage apparatus which is particularly suitable for use in an enclosed in a self-storage unit to be rented. The storage apparatus includes a plurality of shelves that are selectively movable to and from an in-use position in which the plurality of shelves are arranged in a horizontal configuration to receive items thereon, and a non-use position in which the plurality of shelves are arranged in a low-profile vertical configuration to consume minimal space in the storage unit. The storage apparatus further includes a locking mechanism to enable locking of the plurality of shelves in the non-use position to prevent use thereof when the storage apparatus has not been rented.
Inventors:
SCHWENDEMANN RONALD M (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2010/042135
Publication Date:
March 10, 2011
Filing Date:
July 15, 2010
Export Citation:
Assignee:
RACKAWAY SYSTEMS LLC (US)
SCHWENDEMANN RONALD M (US)
SCHWENDEMANN RONALD M (US)
International Classes:
A47B96/07; A47B46/00; A47B57/04
Foreign References:
| EP0154704A2 | 1985-09-18 | |||
| US4022328A | 1977-05-10 | |||
| US4022328A | 1977-05-10 | |||
| US6135299A | 2000-10-24 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
COLOMBO, Andrew, G. (10801 Mastin Blvd. Suite 100084 Corporate Wood, Overland Park KS, US)
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