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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 05, 2013
Filed:
May. 03, 2011
Richard J. Ernst, San Diego, CA (US);
John P. Grimm, Santee, CA (US);
Richard J. Ernst, San Diego, CA (US);
John P. Grimm, Santee, CA (US);
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
In one aspect, a storage system is disclosed. The storage system may include a base having a lower or accessory portion and an upper portion, wherein the lower portion has at least one lower projection extending outward from a front surface and wherein the upper portion has at least two upper projections extending outward from the front surface and spaced from the lower projection. The system may also include at least one accessory configured to engage the lower portion. The system further may include at least one shelf or cover configured to engage the two upper projections. In a further aspect, another storage system is disclosed, wherein the storage system may include a base having an upper ledge portion, wherein a portion of the upper ledge portion is spaced a predetermined distance from a wall. The base further may include a lower portion and an accessory portion between the upper ledge portion and the lower portion. The system further may include at least one accessory configured to engage the accessory portion. The system also may include at least one shelf or cover configured to couple to the base.