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Abstract
The present invention is a shower that includes at least two baskets, each of the at least two baskets having a bottom, a top edge, and at least one enclosing wall, at least two opposing lips extending from the top edge, each the at least two opposing lips defining a hole, at least two chains having a first end and a second end, each of the at least two chains threaded through one opposing hole on each of the at least two baskets, a hanging means attached to each first end of each of the at least two chains, an end stop means in operative attachment with each second end of the at least two chains, wherein the end stop means is configured to prevent the second end from passing through the one opposing hole of the most proximate one of the baskets, and a plurality of chain stop means in operative attachment with the at least two chains, each of the plurality of chain stop means configured to suspend at least one of the at least two baskets on the chain.
Description
BASKET SHOWER CADDY
[0001J The present invention relates to the field of bathroom accessories.
More specifically, the present invention relates to bath and shower accessories, particularly the area of caddies for showers.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
100021 With the innumerable shower products such as soaps, shampoos, and conditioners found on the market today, a. large proportion of home shower units are often lined with several bottles and jars each containing one of several variations of the above products. This plethora of containers can lead to clutter and possibly cause a safety hazard if they fall onto the shower floor due to a lack of shelf space.
100031 Although many devices designed to hold and store shower accessories and products are found in the prior art, they usually fail to overcome one or more of the problems created by the presence of numerous shower products and accessories.
One problem is that although many of the prior art devices provide storage space for containers, the storage spaces, such as shelves, have shapes so that the containers are easily knocked off the shelves to either break or cause a tripping hazard in the wet shower. Another problem is that these devices often lack stability in that they are easily moved when struck accidentally, knocking them ajar or causing them to sway and spill the containers. A third problem is that the shelves often take up an uncomfortable amount of space, especially in a smaller shower. The bather must take special care to not constantly hit them when maneuvering in the shower. Additionally, if the shower is used by more than one person, prior art devices lack enough conveniently arranged storage space to accommodate the plurality of products commonly used by each individual user.
Finally, the shower caddies found in the prior art often contain a number of parts with several corners, notches, slots, etc. that provide for the simple build up and difficult removal of soap residue.
[00041 There are innumerable examples of shelving systems designed for holding various items in a shower. U.S. Patent Publication No. 2003/0121871 to Zadro discloses a shower caddy comprising two shelves with a mirror positioned between the shelves and 21520571.1 1 wire cup or containers holders. U.S. Patent No. 5,460,279 to Emery, et al.
also discloses a shelf organizer with two wire type shelves and a towel bar. U.S. Patent No.
3,789,996 to Stroh discloses still another shelf fixture comprising wire shelves and with a fitting shaped to friction fit over a shower nozzle. U.S. Patent No. Des. 380,326 to Kellogg, et al. and U.S. Patent No. Des. 415,916 to Hofman, et al. both disclose shower shelving systems with a top configures to fit a round a shower nozzle and including a plurality of shelves for holding shower products. While the shelving arrangements disclosed in these publications are designed to be used in a wet environment such as a shower, they all utilize shelves primarily, if not completely, to hold product containers. The disclosed shelves have low horizontal guard rails and!or wire floors that allow stored containers to be easily knocked off the shelves or to slip off the wiring onto the shower floor.
100051 U.S. Patent No. 6,241,388 to Terramani discloses a bath and shower caddy in the form of a rectangular container suspended from a shower curtain rod or other horizontal support. However, the '388 patent only provides a single container and discloses no method for adding additional containers. Finally, U.S. Patent No.
Des.
416,409 to Matthews, et al. discloses a plurality of baskets suspended by three chains from a single hook. The suspension system disclosed in the '409 patent does not provide a user with other types of hangers and the round shapes of the baskets, especially the largest bottom basket occupy a significant amount of room in a small shower stall and also act to keep a taller user from standing directly under a shower spray nozzle.
100061 Therefore, there is a need in the field for a shower caddy system that can be positioned in a variety of locations in a shower and provides stable and secure storage spaces for a variety of shower products used by more than one person.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
100071 The present invention is a shower caddy broadly comprising at least two baskets, each of the at least two baskets having a bottom, a top edge, and at least one enclosing wall, at least two opposing lips extending from the top edge, with each of the at least two opposing lips defining a hole, at least two chains each having a first end and a second end, each of the at least two chains threaded through one opposing hole on each of the at least two baskets, a hanging means attached to each the first end of each of the at least two chains, an end stop means in operative attachment with each second end of the 21520571.1 2 at least two chains, wherein the end stop means is configured to prevent the second end from passing through the one opposing hole of the most proximate one of the at least two baskets, and a plurality of chain stop means in operative attachment with one of the at least two chains, each of the plurality of chain stop means configured to suspend at least one of the at least two baskets on the chain.
[00081 A first object of the invention is to provide a plurality of baskets or receptacles for storing articles in a shower.
100091 A second object of the invention is to provide hanging means that allows the invention to be suspended from a variety of different supports.
100101 A third object of the invention is to provide a device to prevent the suspended baskets from swaying or swinging.
[00111 An additional object of the invention is to provide a configuration for the plurality of baskets that allows them to be nested for convenient storage.
100121 A further object of the invention is to provide a versatile design that allows for the use of baskets that are different in size or are of substantially the same size while in an essentially vertical orientation.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
100131 The nature and mode of operation of the present invention will now be more fully described in the following detailed description of the invention taken with the accompanying drawing figures, in which:
Figure 1 is a front perspective of the shower caddy of the present invention;
Figure 2 is a front view of the present invention shown holding various containers;
Figures 3a-c are magnified views of different embodiments of chains stops of the present invention;
Figure 4 is a rear view of the preserit invention showing suction cups attached to the rear wall of each of the baskets;
Figure 5 is a bottom view of one of baskets of the present invention;
Figure 6 is a side view depicting an alternate embodiment of the plurality of baskets of the present invention;
21520571.1 3 Figure 7 is a rear view showing three baskets of essentially the same size nested within one another; and, Figure 8 is a rear view showing the embodiment in which each of the suspended baskets have essentially the same shape but have different sizes.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
100141 At the outset, it should be appreciated that like drawing numbers on different drawing views identify identical, or functionally similar, structural elements of the invention. While the present invention is described with respect to what is presently considered to be the preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention as claimed is not limited to the preferred embodiment. In the description below, the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", and their derivatives, should be interpreted from the perspective of one viewing the shower caddy 10 shown in Figures 1 and 2.
100151 Furthermore, it is understood that this invention is not limited to the particular methodology, materials and modifications described and as such may, of course, vary. It is also understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
100161 Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood to one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Although any methods, devices or materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of the invention, the preferred methods, devices, and materials are now described.
100171 Adverting to the drawings, Figure 1 depicts a front perspective of the shower caddy 10 ("caddy 10") of the present invention. Each basket is shaped into substantially the same configuration and comprises a container including at least one enclosing wall llb, an open top llc, a top edge lld, and bottom lle. It will be recognized that the shape of basket 11 may include a plurality of walls l lb joined to form an enclosure. In a preferred embodiment, enclosing wall llb is tapered to enable each of the plurality of baskets 11 to nest within one another as seen in Figure 7. By nesting is meant to fit within one another. In one embodiment, the plurality of baskets 11 may be 21 520571.1 4 of the same size having tapered walls llb to enable baskets 11 to nest to at least a slight degree. In an alternate embodiment, baskets 11 may have the substantially the same shape but may be of different sizes to allow for a deeper nesting arrangement of each of baskets 11. (See Figure 8.) In the embodiment shown, three baskets 11 are shown, but other numbers of baskets 11 may be used in caddy 10. Baskets 11 may be made using thermoset or thermoplastic polymers, metal or other suitable material.
100181 Baskets 11 possess opposing lips lla which is formed by an outward curve or flare of top edge lld. Each lip lla defines chain hole 15. A chain 12 passes through each hole 15 such that a chain passes through each hole 15 on the same side of each basket 11. (Each left side chain hole 15 receives the same chain and each right side chain hole 15 receives the same chain.) Although an arrangement having two chains is shown in Figure 1 and subsequent figures, persons of skill in the art the will recognize that additional sets of chain holes 15 and chains 12 may be included in the present invention or that a single continuous chain 12 may be used. Chains 12 may be made from metal or plastic in the form of a ball chain as shown in the figures or it may be formed into other suitable structures well known to those skilled in the art.
100191 A hanging means 13 is attached to one end of each chain. In Figure 1, hanging means 13 is a hook including uncierside 13a hanging from shower nozzle 30.
Hanging means 13 may also include clamps that grip a standard such as a shower nozzle 30, curtain rod 40 or other convenient device. Other hanging means may include clips, normally closed grips, friction fit devices, expansion clips, and other equivalent devices known to those skilled in the art. In the preferred embodiment shown in Figure 1, a nonstick coating is applied to underside 13a of hook 13 to enable hook 13 to hang more securely from shower nozzle 30. The nonstick coating for underside 13a may be made from PVC, silicone, or preferably a styrene, ethylene-butylene-styrene (SEBS) a type of thermoplastic rubber (TPR).
100201 Figure 2 is a front view of caddy 10 shown hanging from curtain rod 40.
It is noted that Figure 2 demonstrates the hanging means 13 on each chain 12 may hang separately from each other. Figure 2 demonstrates how caddy 10 is used to provide multiple storage receptacles for various product containers 50. Figure 2 shows an embodiment in which each of lips lla suspended from the same chain is equidistant from 21520571.1 5 the next upper (if applicable) and lower (if applicable) lips ila. Chain stops 14 are also shown holding each of baskets 11 suspendeci on chains 12.
100211 Figures 3a-c are magnified views of the different embodiments of stop means 14 in operative attachment with chain 12 and used to suspend baskets 11 from lips lla on chains 12. By operative attachment is meant that stop means 14 are part of chain 12 or are attached to chain 12. Stop means 14 may be positioned as end stops at one end of chain 12 to prevent chain 12 from passing through hole 15 or as chain stops on the length of chain 12 to hold basket 11 suspended on chain 12. Figure 3a depicts a bell shaped stop means 14a attached to chain 12 in which the shape and size of bell shaped stop means 14a enables it to wedge into hole 15 to keep basket 11 from falling down chain 12. Figure 3b shows stop means 14b comprising two washers on either side of hole acting to hold basket 11 in a specific position on chain 12. Figure 3c illustrates still another embodiment of stop means 14 in which stop means 14c comprises an enlarged ball incorporated into chain 12 which, similar to chain stop 14a, prevents basket 11 from 15 falling down chain 12. In the preferred embodiments shown baskets il are suspended substantially parallel to each other on chains 12.
100221 Figure 4 is a rear view of caddy 10 showing the embodiment in which at least one of baskets i l includes suction cup 16. Suction cup 16 is attached to the rear facing of wall l lb. In the more preferred embodiment shown, suction cup 16 is attached to each of basket 11. Suction cup 16 may be attached by suction to a shower stall wall or a similar support in a well known manner to hold baskets ll stationary and prevent them from swinging or swaying.
100231 Figure 5 is a bottom view of one of baskets 11. Figure 5 demonstrates the embodiment in which basket bottom l le comprises one or preferably a plurality of drain holes 17. Drain holes 17 prevent water fi-om accumulating in basket 11 from shower nozzle 30 or other water sources by enabling water to drain from bottom i l e.
100241 Figure 6 is a side view depicting an alternate embodiment in which lips lla of each basket 11 are positioned substantially at equal distances from each other.
Figure 7 is a rear view showing three baskets 11 of essentially the same size nested within one another. Such a nesting configuY-ation can be made even if all three baskets 11 have the same shape and with each basket 11 including suction cup 16.
21520571 _ 1 6 100251 Figure 8 is a rear view of the suspended baskets 11 showing the embodiment in which each of the three baskets ll have essentially the same shape but have different sizes. Small basket lls is the upper basket suspended on chain 12, middle size basket llnz is the middle basket and large basket Ill is the lowest basket. Each basket 11 has a flared lip lla through which chain 12 passes. It can be seen that lip lla is longest on basket lis and shortest on basket 111 so as to enable chain 12 to hang in are relatively vertical line when compared to the floor or ground.
100261 Thus it is seen that the objects of the invention are efficiently obtained, although changes and modifications to the invention should be readily apparent to those having ordinary skill in the art, which changes would not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention as claimed.
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[0001J The present invention relates to the field of bathroom accessories.
More specifically, the present invention relates to bath and shower accessories, particularly the area of caddies for showers.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
100021 With the innumerable shower products such as soaps, shampoos, and conditioners found on the market today, a. large proportion of home shower units are often lined with several bottles and jars each containing one of several variations of the above products. This plethora of containers can lead to clutter and possibly cause a safety hazard if they fall onto the shower floor due to a lack of shelf space.
100031 Although many devices designed to hold and store shower accessories and products are found in the prior art, they usually fail to overcome one or more of the problems created by the presence of numerous shower products and accessories.
One problem is that although many of the prior art devices provide storage space for containers, the storage spaces, such as shelves, have shapes so that the containers are easily knocked off the shelves to either break or cause a tripping hazard in the wet shower. Another problem is that these devices often lack stability in that they are easily moved when struck accidentally, knocking them ajar or causing them to sway and spill the containers. A third problem is that the shelves often take up an uncomfortable amount of space, especially in a smaller shower. The bather must take special care to not constantly hit them when maneuvering in the shower. Additionally, if the shower is used by more than one person, prior art devices lack enough conveniently arranged storage space to accommodate the plurality of products commonly used by each individual user.
Finally, the shower caddies found in the prior art often contain a number of parts with several corners, notches, slots, etc. that provide for the simple build up and difficult removal of soap residue.
[00041 There are innumerable examples of shelving systems designed for holding various items in a shower. U.S. Patent Publication No. 2003/0121871 to Zadro discloses a shower caddy comprising two shelves with a mirror positioned between the shelves and 21520571.1 1 wire cup or containers holders. U.S. Patent No. 5,460,279 to Emery, et al.
also discloses a shelf organizer with two wire type shelves and a towel bar. U.S. Patent No.
3,789,996 to Stroh discloses still another shelf fixture comprising wire shelves and with a fitting shaped to friction fit over a shower nozzle. U.S. Patent No. Des. 380,326 to Kellogg, et al. and U.S. Patent No. Des. 415,916 to Hofman, et al. both disclose shower shelving systems with a top configures to fit a round a shower nozzle and including a plurality of shelves for holding shower products. While the shelving arrangements disclosed in these publications are designed to be used in a wet environment such as a shower, they all utilize shelves primarily, if not completely, to hold product containers. The disclosed shelves have low horizontal guard rails and!or wire floors that allow stored containers to be easily knocked off the shelves or to slip off the wiring onto the shower floor.
100051 U.S. Patent No. 6,241,388 to Terramani discloses a bath and shower caddy in the form of a rectangular container suspended from a shower curtain rod or other horizontal support. However, the '388 patent only provides a single container and discloses no method for adding additional containers. Finally, U.S. Patent No.
Des.
416,409 to Matthews, et al. discloses a plurality of baskets suspended by three chains from a single hook. The suspension system disclosed in the '409 patent does not provide a user with other types of hangers and the round shapes of the baskets, especially the largest bottom basket occupy a significant amount of room in a small shower stall and also act to keep a taller user from standing directly under a shower spray nozzle.
100061 Therefore, there is a need in the field for a shower caddy system that can be positioned in a variety of locations in a shower and provides stable and secure storage spaces for a variety of shower products used by more than one person.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
100071 The present invention is a shower caddy broadly comprising at least two baskets, each of the at least two baskets having a bottom, a top edge, and at least one enclosing wall, at least two opposing lips extending from the top edge, with each of the at least two opposing lips defining a hole, at least two chains each having a first end and a second end, each of the at least two chains threaded through one opposing hole on each of the at least two baskets, a hanging means attached to each the first end of each of the at least two chains, an end stop means in operative attachment with each second end of the 21520571.1 2 at least two chains, wherein the end stop means is configured to prevent the second end from passing through the one opposing hole of the most proximate one of the at least two baskets, and a plurality of chain stop means in operative attachment with one of the at least two chains, each of the plurality of chain stop means configured to suspend at least one of the at least two baskets on the chain.
[00081 A first object of the invention is to provide a plurality of baskets or receptacles for storing articles in a shower.
100091 A second object of the invention is to provide hanging means that allows the invention to be suspended from a variety of different supports.
100101 A third object of the invention is to provide a device to prevent the suspended baskets from swaying or swinging.
[00111 An additional object of the invention is to provide a configuration for the plurality of baskets that allows them to be nested for convenient storage.
100121 A further object of the invention is to provide a versatile design that allows for the use of baskets that are different in size or are of substantially the same size while in an essentially vertical orientation.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
100131 The nature and mode of operation of the present invention will now be more fully described in the following detailed description of the invention taken with the accompanying drawing figures, in which:
Figure 1 is a front perspective of the shower caddy of the present invention;
Figure 2 is a front view of the present invention shown holding various containers;
Figures 3a-c are magnified views of different embodiments of chains stops of the present invention;
Figure 4 is a rear view of the preserit invention showing suction cups attached to the rear wall of each of the baskets;
Figure 5 is a bottom view of one of baskets of the present invention;
Figure 6 is a side view depicting an alternate embodiment of the plurality of baskets of the present invention;
21520571.1 3 Figure 7 is a rear view showing three baskets of essentially the same size nested within one another; and, Figure 8 is a rear view showing the embodiment in which each of the suspended baskets have essentially the same shape but have different sizes.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
100141 At the outset, it should be appreciated that like drawing numbers on different drawing views identify identical, or functionally similar, structural elements of the invention. While the present invention is described with respect to what is presently considered to be the preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention as claimed is not limited to the preferred embodiment. In the description below, the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", and their derivatives, should be interpreted from the perspective of one viewing the shower caddy 10 shown in Figures 1 and 2.
100151 Furthermore, it is understood that this invention is not limited to the particular methodology, materials and modifications described and as such may, of course, vary. It is also understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
100161 Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood to one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Although any methods, devices or materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of the invention, the preferred methods, devices, and materials are now described.
100171 Adverting to the drawings, Figure 1 depicts a front perspective of the shower caddy 10 ("caddy 10") of the present invention. Each basket is shaped into substantially the same configuration and comprises a container including at least one enclosing wall llb, an open top llc, a top edge lld, and bottom lle. It will be recognized that the shape of basket 11 may include a plurality of walls l lb joined to form an enclosure. In a preferred embodiment, enclosing wall llb is tapered to enable each of the plurality of baskets 11 to nest within one another as seen in Figure 7. By nesting is meant to fit within one another. In one embodiment, the plurality of baskets 11 may be 21 520571.1 4 of the same size having tapered walls llb to enable baskets 11 to nest to at least a slight degree. In an alternate embodiment, baskets 11 may have the substantially the same shape but may be of different sizes to allow for a deeper nesting arrangement of each of baskets 11. (See Figure 8.) In the embodiment shown, three baskets 11 are shown, but other numbers of baskets 11 may be used in caddy 10. Baskets 11 may be made using thermoset or thermoplastic polymers, metal or other suitable material.
100181 Baskets 11 possess opposing lips lla which is formed by an outward curve or flare of top edge lld. Each lip lla defines chain hole 15. A chain 12 passes through each hole 15 such that a chain passes through each hole 15 on the same side of each basket 11. (Each left side chain hole 15 receives the same chain and each right side chain hole 15 receives the same chain.) Although an arrangement having two chains is shown in Figure 1 and subsequent figures, persons of skill in the art the will recognize that additional sets of chain holes 15 and chains 12 may be included in the present invention or that a single continuous chain 12 may be used. Chains 12 may be made from metal or plastic in the form of a ball chain as shown in the figures or it may be formed into other suitable structures well known to those skilled in the art.
100191 A hanging means 13 is attached to one end of each chain. In Figure 1, hanging means 13 is a hook including uncierside 13a hanging from shower nozzle 30.
Hanging means 13 may also include clamps that grip a standard such as a shower nozzle 30, curtain rod 40 or other convenient device. Other hanging means may include clips, normally closed grips, friction fit devices, expansion clips, and other equivalent devices known to those skilled in the art. In the preferred embodiment shown in Figure 1, a nonstick coating is applied to underside 13a of hook 13 to enable hook 13 to hang more securely from shower nozzle 30. The nonstick coating for underside 13a may be made from PVC, silicone, or preferably a styrene, ethylene-butylene-styrene (SEBS) a type of thermoplastic rubber (TPR).
100201 Figure 2 is a front view of caddy 10 shown hanging from curtain rod 40.
It is noted that Figure 2 demonstrates the hanging means 13 on each chain 12 may hang separately from each other. Figure 2 demonstrates how caddy 10 is used to provide multiple storage receptacles for various product containers 50. Figure 2 shows an embodiment in which each of lips lla suspended from the same chain is equidistant from 21520571.1 5 the next upper (if applicable) and lower (if applicable) lips ila. Chain stops 14 are also shown holding each of baskets 11 suspendeci on chains 12.
100211 Figures 3a-c are magnified views of the different embodiments of stop means 14 in operative attachment with chain 12 and used to suspend baskets 11 from lips lla on chains 12. By operative attachment is meant that stop means 14 are part of chain 12 or are attached to chain 12. Stop means 14 may be positioned as end stops at one end of chain 12 to prevent chain 12 from passing through hole 15 or as chain stops on the length of chain 12 to hold basket 11 suspended on chain 12. Figure 3a depicts a bell shaped stop means 14a attached to chain 12 in which the shape and size of bell shaped stop means 14a enables it to wedge into hole 15 to keep basket 11 from falling down chain 12. Figure 3b shows stop means 14b comprising two washers on either side of hole acting to hold basket 11 in a specific position on chain 12. Figure 3c illustrates still another embodiment of stop means 14 in which stop means 14c comprises an enlarged ball incorporated into chain 12 which, similar to chain stop 14a, prevents basket 11 from 15 falling down chain 12. In the preferred embodiments shown baskets il are suspended substantially parallel to each other on chains 12.
100221 Figure 4 is a rear view of caddy 10 showing the embodiment in which at least one of baskets i l includes suction cup 16. Suction cup 16 is attached to the rear facing of wall l lb. In the more preferred embodiment shown, suction cup 16 is attached to each of basket 11. Suction cup 16 may be attached by suction to a shower stall wall or a similar support in a well known manner to hold baskets ll stationary and prevent them from swinging or swaying.
100231 Figure 5 is a bottom view of one of baskets 11. Figure 5 demonstrates the embodiment in which basket bottom l le comprises one or preferably a plurality of drain holes 17. Drain holes 17 prevent water fi-om accumulating in basket 11 from shower nozzle 30 or other water sources by enabling water to drain from bottom i l e.
100241 Figure 6 is a side view depicting an alternate embodiment in which lips lla of each basket 11 are positioned substantially at equal distances from each other.
Figure 7 is a rear view showing three baskets 11 of essentially the same size nested within one another. Such a nesting configuY-ation can be made even if all three baskets 11 have the same shape and with each basket 11 including suction cup 16.
21520571 _ 1 6 100251 Figure 8 is a rear view of the suspended baskets 11 showing the embodiment in which each of the three baskets ll have essentially the same shape but have different sizes. Small basket lls is the upper basket suspended on chain 12, middle size basket llnz is the middle basket and large basket Ill is the lowest basket. Each basket 11 has a flared lip lla through which chain 12 passes. It can be seen that lip lla is longest on basket lis and shortest on basket 111 so as to enable chain 12 to hang in are relatively vertical line when compared to the floor or ground.
100261 Thus it is seen that the objects of the invention are efficiently obtained, although changes and modifications to the invention should be readily apparent to those having ordinary skill in the art, which changes would not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention as claimed.
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Claims (10)
1. A shower caddy comprising:
at least two baskets, each of said at least two baskets having a bottom, a top edge, and at least one enclosing wall;
at least two opposing lips extending from said top edge, each said at least two opposing lips defining a hole;
at least two chains having a first end and a second end, each of said at least two chains threaded through one opposing, hole on each of said at least two baskets;
a hanging means attached to each said first end of each of said at least two chains;
an end stop means in operative attachment with each said second end of said at least two chains, wherein said end stop means is configured to prevent said second end from passing through said one opposing hole of the most proximate one of said at least two baskets; and, a plurality of chain stop means in operative attachment with one of said at least two chains, each of said plurality of chain stop means configured to suspend at least one of said at least two baskets on said chain.
at least two baskets, each of said at least two baskets having a bottom, a top edge, and at least one enclosing wall;
at least two opposing lips extending from said top edge, each said at least two opposing lips defining a hole;
at least two chains having a first end and a second end, each of said at least two chains threaded through one opposing, hole on each of said at least two baskets;
a hanging means attached to each said first end of each of said at least two chains;
an end stop means in operative attachment with each said second end of said at least two chains, wherein said end stop means is configured to prevent said second end from passing through said one opposing hole of the most proximate one of said at least two baskets; and, a plurality of chain stop means in operative attachment with one of said at least two chains, each of said plurality of chain stop means configured to suspend at least one of said at least two baskets on said chain.
2. The shower caddy as recited in Claim 1 wherein said at least two baskets is three baskets.
3. The shower caddy as recited in Claim 1 wherein each of said at least two baskets in configured to nest within each other.
4. The shower caddy as recited in Claim 1 wherein each of said at least two baskets is substantially the same size.
5. The shower caddy as recited in Claim I wherein at least one of said at least two baskets includes one or more holes in the bottom of said basket.
6. The shower caddy as recited in Claim 1 further comprising a suction cup on at least one of said at least two baskets.
7. The shower caddy as recited in Claim 6 wherein each of said at least two baskets comprises a suction cup.
8. The shower caddy as recited in Claim 1 wherein each of said chain stop means is positioned on one of said at least two chains to hold said lips of each of said at least two baskets substantially parallel to each other.
9. The shower caddy as recited in Claim 1 such that when each of said at least two chains is fully extended, said lips of said at least two baskets are substantially equidistant from each other .
10. The shower caddy as recited in Claim 1 wherein said hanging means is a hook said hook including an underside comprising a non-slip material.
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