US20010020621A1 - Bathroom accessories - Google Patents
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- A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
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- the present invention relates generally to bathroom accessories, and more particularly, to bathroom accessories securable to a bathroom wall.
- a typical household bathroom is a small and confined place. Accordingly, there is a limited amount of available storage space for items needed while in the bathroom. As a result, most household bathrooms quickly become disorganized and cluttered, making it difficult, time-consuming and inconvenient to locate items that are needed while in the bathroom. Moreover, the bathroom becomes increasingly difficult to maintain and clean.
- the present invention overcomes these and other drawbacks and provides accessories which can be conveniently stored in a bathroom and which allow for efficient use of existing bathroom space.
- a bathroom accessory securable to a generally vertical surface.
- the accessory comprises a wall member locatable adjacent to the generally vertical surface to which the accessory is to be secured, and one or more suction cups engageable with the wall member for securing the accessory to the generally vertical surface.
- the suction cups have a head portion attachable to the wall member and a resilient, concave member having a circular projection.
- the suction cups are compressable against the generally vertical surface to secure the bathroom accessory to the generally vertical surface.
- the bathroom accessory is made of plastic and has a weight of at least 35 ounces, without the suction cups, and has a wall member having a maximum width of at least 6 inches.
- a squeegee member comprising a generally longitudinal handle portion, a generally longitudinal arm portion attached to the handle portion to form a T-shaped holding member, a wiper blade attached to and extending from the arm portion, and a suction cup attached to the handle for being pressed against a generally vertical surface to releasably secure the squeegee member to the generally vertical surface.
- FIG. 1 is a front plan view of a squeegee member illustrating a preferred embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a side plan view of the squeegee shown in FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 is a rear plan view of the squeegee shown in FIG. 1;
- FIG. 4 is an end plan view taken along line 44 of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 5 is a top plan view of a basket illustrating another preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a front plan view of the basket shown in FIG. 5;
- FIG. 7 is a side plan view of the basket shown in FIG. 5;
- FIG. 8 is a top plan view of a first tray illustrating another preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a front plan view of the tray shown in FIG. 8;
- FIG. 10 is a bottom plan view of the tray shown in FIG. 8;
- FIG. 11 is a side plan view of the tray shown in FIG. 8;
- FIG. 12 is a top plan view of a second tray illustrating another preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a front plan view of the tray shown in FIG. 12;
- FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view of the tray shown in FIG. 12;
- FIG. 15 is a side plan view of the tray shown in FIG. 12;
- FIG. 16 is a top plan view of a corner shelf illustrating another preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 17 is a side plan view along the direction of line 17 of FIG. 16;
- FIG. 18 is a bottom plan view of the corner shelf shown in FIG. 16;
- FIG. 19 is a top plan view of a holding member illustrating another preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 20 is a rear side view of the holding member shown in FIG. 19;
- FIG. 21 is a bottom plan view of the holding member shown in FIG. 19.
- FIG. 22 is a side view of the holding member shown in FIG. 19.
- FIGS. 1-4 show a T-shaped squeegee 10 according a preferred embodiment of the present invention
- Squeegee 10 is generally comprised of handle portion 20 , an arm portion 30 , and a wiper blade 40 .
- Handle portion 20 is comprised of a generally planar elongated upper section 22 and a generally planar lower section 28 .
- Upper section 22 and lower section 28 are at a slight angle relative to each other (see FIG. 2).
- Upper section 22 includes an annular depression 24 , as best seen in FIG. 1.
- a hole 26 is provided at the center of annular depression 24 , the hole dimensioned to receive suction cup 50 , which will be discussed in greater detail below. It will be appreciated that annular depression 24 is formed on both the front side of upper section 22 shown in FIG. 1, as well as the rear side of upper section 22 shown in FIG. 3. Annular depressions 24 reduce the depth of hole 26 . In addition, upper section 22 has a curved top 23 .
- Lower section 28 extends between upper section 22 and arm portion 30 . While lower section 28 is generally coplanar with arm 30 , it is at a slight angle relative to upper section 22 , as best seen in FIG. 2. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, handle portion 20 tapers from the top of upper section 22 to the bottom of lower section 28 .
- Arm portion 30 is comprised of an arched section 32 and a rectangular blade-receiving section 34 . Arm portion 30 extends transversely to handle portion 20 . Blade-receiving section 34 includes a slot 36 for receiving a wiper blade 40 (see FIG. 4).
- Suction cup 50 is a conventional suction cup used to support squeegee member 10 on a generally vertical surface.
- the vertical surface is preferably a smooth flat surface such as glass, mirror (e.g., a bathroom mirror), tile (e.g., a bathroom wall), fiberglass, or metal
- Suction cup 50 is comprised of a concave member 52 and a head 56 .
- Concave member 52 includes a tab 54 .
- tab 54 By lifting and pulling tab 54 , suction cup 50 can be easily removed from a vertical surface.
- Concave member 52 has a diameter of approximately 23 ⁇ 4 inches.
- Head 56 has a generally cylindrical shape and has a length sufficient to extend through hole 26 of handle portion 20 .
- Head 56 has a diameter dimensioned to be receivable by hole 26 of handle portion 20 .
- Handle portion 20 is removable from suction cup 50 by disengaging hole 26 from head 56 . Accordingly, squeegee member 10 can be removed from suction cup 50 during use, and returned thereto for convenient storage.
- handle portion 20 has a length of approximately 6 inches and a width of approximately 11 ⁇ 2 inches; arm portion 30 has a length of approximately 11 ⁇ 2 inches, and a width of approximately 8 inches; wiper blade 40 has a length of approximately 1 inch and a width of approximately 8 inches.
- the total weight of the smaller version of squeegee member 10 is about 3.5 ounces.
- squeegee member 10 has a handle portion 20 of a length of approximately 6 inches and a width of approximately 11 ⁇ 2 inches; its arm portion 30 has a length of approximately 11 ⁇ 2 inches and a width of approximately 12 inches. Blade 40 has a width of approximately 1 inch and a width of approximately 12 inches.
- the other dimensions are the same for both the small and large versions of squeegee member 10 .
- the weight for the larger squeegee member 10 without the suction cups is about 4.0 ounces.
- Squeegee member 10 is preferably constructed of plastic.
- Squeegee member 10 has a variety of uses, including the removal of water and fog from glass or mirrored surfaces.
- Basket 60 is generally comprised of a front side wall 62 a , rear side wall 62 b , end walls 72 , and a floor 76 .
- Front side wall 62 a includes a plurality of apertures 66 .
- Apertures 66 allow water to drain from basket 60 , and allow items stored inside basket 60 to be identified.
- Rear side wall 62 b includes a plurality of holes 64 . Holes 64 are dimensioned to receive a suction cup 50 ′, which is similar to suction cup 50 described above.
- Suction cup 50 ′ is generally comprised of a concave member 52 ′ and a head 56 ′.
- Concave member 52 ′ is the same as concave member 52 , except it lacks the optimal tab 54 .
- Head 56 ′ is similar to head 56 ′, but includes a locking portion 58 ′ at the end of heat 56 ′ opposite concave member 52 ′.
- Locking portion 58 ′ has a diameter greater than the other parts of head 56 ′. Accordingly, locking portion 58 ′, engages with the inner surface of rear side wall 62 b to secure suction cup 50 to basket 60 . Accordingly, if basket 60 is removed from a flat surface to which it is attached, basket 60 will not become separated from suction cup 50 ′. Furthermore, the force exerted to remove basket 60 will also remove suction cup 50 from the flat surface. Therefore, tab 54 is not required.
- End walls 72 are generally U-shaped and connect side walls 62 a and 62 b .
- a rim 75 is formed along the upper perimeter of walls 62 a, 62 b and 72 .
- Floor 76 includes drainage apertures 78 which allow fluid to drain out from the interior of basket 60 .
- basket 60 is mountable to a generally vertical surface using suction cups 50 ′, the surface preferably being a smooth flat surface, such as glass, mirror, tile, fiberglass or metal.
- Basket 60 The preferred dimensions of basket 60 will now be described. Side walls 62 a and 62 b have a width of approximately 63 ⁇ 4 inches and a height of approximately 6 inches; end walls 72 have a width of approximately 31 ⁇ 2 inches and a height of approximately 6 inches.
- the interior dimensions of basket 60 are approximately 10 inches ⁇ 3 inches ⁇ 6 inches.
- the total weight of basket 60 excluding the weight of suction cups 50 , is approximately 11 ounces.
- Basket 60 is preferably constructed of plastic.
- Tray 80 is generally comprised of a front side wall 82 , a rear side wall 84 , an engagement wall 86 , and a floor 100 .
- End walls 94 are generally U-shaped and connect front side wall 82 to rear side wall 84 .
- a rim or lip 98 is arranged along the upper perimeter of front side wall 82 , rear side wall 84 and end walls 94 .
- Engagement wall 86 is a generally planar wall arranged adjacent and generally parallel to rear side wall 84 . Holes 88 are formed in engagement wall 86 to receive head 56 ′ of suction cups 50 ′. Connecting member 90 connects engagement 86 with rear side wall 84 .
- Floor 100 includes a plurality of drainage apertures 102 and a plurality of dimples 104 .
- Drainage apertures 102 provide an opening for the drainage of fluid from the interior of tray 80 .
- Dimples 104 provide a friction surface for floor 100 .
- Front side wall 82 , rear side wall 84 , end walls 94 and floor 100 define a chamber 108 .
- Chamber 108 preferably has a height of approximately 2 inches, a maximum length of approximately 15 inches, and a maximum width of approximately 31 ⁇ 2 inches.
- the dimensions of chamber 108 are best suited for the storage of toiletry items, such as shampoo bottles, conditioner bottles, sponges and soap.
- Tray 80 is mountable to a generally vertical surface by engaging suction cups 50 with holes 88 in engagement wall 86 . Suction cups 50 ′ are then placed adjacent to the vertical surface and an appropriate pressure is applied thereto by pressing suction cups 50 ′ against the surface.
- Front side wall 82 and rear side wall 84 preferably have a width of approximately 101 ⁇ 2 inches and a height of approximately 2 inches (including the height of lip 98 ); and end walls 94 have a width of approximately 4 inches and a height of approximately 2 inches (including lip 98 ); engagement wall 86 has a width of approximately 103 ⁇ 4 inches and a height of approximately 2 inches.
- the approximate interior volume of chamber 108 is 84 cubic inches.
- the total weight of tray 80 (excluding suction cups 50 ) is approximately 8.0 ounces.
- Tray 80 is preferably constructed of plastic.
- Tray 110 is generally comprised of two side chambers 148 and a center chamber 143 .
- Side chambers 148 are defined by front side wall portions 112 , rear side wall portions 114 , end walls 124 , center walls 130 , and floors 132 .
- End walls 124 are generally U-shaped, and connect front side wall portions 112 with rear side wall portions 114 .
- Center walls 130 are generally transverse to front side wall portions 112 and rear side wall portions 114 , and connect side wall portions 112 and 114 with each other.
- center walls 130 define a center chamber 143 , which will be described in detail below.
- Floors 132 include a plurality of drainage apertures 134 and dimples 136 . Drainage apertures 134 provide openings for the drainage of fluid from the interior of side chambers 148 . Dimples 136 provide a high friction surface.
- Center chamber 143 includes an upper horizontal wall 138 and a U-shaped wall 142 .
- Upper horizontal wall 138 includes a plurality of holes 140 .
- Holes 140 are preferably dimensioned to receive the handle end of a toothbrush or razor.
- U-shaped wall 142 includes a plurality of slots 144 for drainage of fluid from center chamber 143 .
- the portion of center chamber 143 defined by U-shaped wall 142 is preferably dimensioned to receive a bar of soap.
- a lip 128 extends around the outer edge of chambers 148 and 143 , as best seen in FIGS. 12 and 13.
- An engagement wall 116 is arranged adjacent and generally parallel to rear side wall portions 114 (see FIG. 14).
- Engagement wall 116 has a generally planar surface and includes holes 118 which are dimensioned to receive head 56 ′ of suction cup 50 ′.
- Engagement wall 116 has a preferred width of approximately 103 ⁇ 4 inches and a preferred height of approximately 2 inches.
- a connecting member 120 connects engagement wall 116 with rear side wall portions 114 .
- Tray 110 is mountable to a generally vertical surface in the same manner as tray 80 .
- Side chambers 148 are preferably 41 ⁇ 2 inches by approximately 31 ⁇ 2 inches, and has a depth of approximately 2 inches (including lip 128 ).
- Center chamber 143 is preferably a length of approximately 41 ⁇ 2 inches by approximately 31 ⁇ 2 inches, with a maximum depth of approximately 13 ⁇ 4 inches (including lip 128 ).
- Tray 110 has a weight of approximately 7.5 ounces and is preferably constructed of plastic.
- Corner shelf 150 is generally comprised of a first side wall 152 , a second side wall 154 , engagement walls 156 , a front wall 160 and a floor 170 .
- First side wall 152 and second side wall 154 are arranged generally perpendicular to each other as shown in FIGS. 16 and 18.
- Front wall 160 is a curved wall, and connects first side wall 152 with second side wall 154 .
- a pair of generally planar engagement walls 156 are arranged adjacent and generally parallel to first and second walls 152 and 154 , as best seen in FIG. 18.
- Each engagement wall 156 has three holes dimensioned to receive a suction cup 50 ′.
- a lip 168 is arranged along the perimeter of first side wall 152 , second side wall 154 and front wall 160 . Engagement walls 156 are integrally attached to lip 168 , as shown in FIG. 18.
- First side wall 152 , second side wall 154 , front wall 160 and floor 170 define a chamber 178 .
- Floor 170 includes drainage apertures 172 and 172 ′, as well as dimples 174 .
- Drainage apertures 172 and 172 ′ provide a means for draining fluid from the interior of chamber 178 .
- drainage aperture 172 may also be dimensioned to receive the handle end of a razor for storage of the razor inside chamber 178 .
- drainage apertures 172 may have a larger diameter than drainage aperture 172 ′.
- Dimples 174 provide a high friction surface.
- Corner shelf 150 is mountable to a pair of generally perpendicular vertical surfaces using suction cups 50 ′. Accordingly, corner shelf 150 is arrangeable within a corner area formed by the two generally perpendicular vertical surfaces.
- Side walls 168 and engagement walls 156 preferably have a width of approximately 9 inches.
- Curved front wall 160 has a height of approximately 11 ⁇ 2 inches (including lip 168 ) and is along a radius of curvature of approximately 9 inches.
- Side walls 168 and 169 and curved front wall 160 preferably have a height of approximately 11 ⁇ 2 inches (including lip 168 ).
- Corner shelf 150 preferably has a weight of approximately 8 ounces (without suction cups 50 ). Corner shelf 150 is preferably constructed of plastic.
- Holder 180 is generally comprised of a front side wall 182 , a rear side wall 184 , end walls 186 , floor 188 and an extension portion 200 .
- Front side wall 182 , rear side wall 184 , end walls 186 and floor 188 define an oval-shaped chamber 218 .
- Front side wall 182 and rear side wall 184 are curved walls which are connected to each other by end walls 186 .
- Floor 188 includes holes 190 for draining fluid from chamber 218 .
- a generally planar horizontal extension portion 200 extends from the upper perimeter of walls 182 , 184 and 186 .
- Extension portion 200 includes holes 202 , which are preferably dimensioned to receive the handle end of a toothbrush.
- a generally planar engagement wall 206 attaches to extension portion 200 , as best seen in FIG. 21. Openings 208 and 208 ′ are formed in engagement wall 106 . Openings 208 and 208 ′ are dimensioned to receive, respectively, suction cups 50 ′ and 50 ′′.
- suction cup 50 ′′ is a modified version of suction cup 50 ′′.
- suction cup 50 has a diameter of approximately 13 ⁇ 4 inches and an enlarged locking portion 58 ′′.
- the widest portion of opening 208 ′ is dimensioned to receive locking portion 58 ′′ therethrough.
- Holder 180 is mountable to a generally vertical surface using suction cups 50 ′ and 50 ′′.
- Chamber 218 preferably has a height of approximately 3 inches, a maximum length of 3 inches, and a maximum width of approximately 21 ⁇ 4 inches. Furthermore, holder 180 has a weight of approximately 2.5 ounces. Holder 180 is preferably constructed of plastic.
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A bathroom accessory mountable to a generally vertical flat surface such as glass, mirror, tile, fiberglass or metal. The bathroom accessory makes efficient use of space available in a bathroom.
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- The present invention relates generally to bathroom accessories, and more particularly, to bathroom accessories securable to a bathroom wall.
- A typical household bathroom is a small and confined place. Accordingly, there is a limited amount of available storage space for items needed while in the bathroom. As a result, most household bathrooms quickly become disorganized and cluttered, making it difficult, time-consuming and inconvenient to locate items that are needed while in the bathroom. Moreover, the bathroom becomes increasingly difficult to maintain and clean.
- The present invention overcomes these and other drawbacks and provides accessories which can be conveniently stored in a bathroom and which allow for efficient use of existing bathroom space.
- According to the present invention, there is provided a bathroom accessory securable to a generally vertical surface. The accessory comprises a wall member locatable adjacent to the generally vertical surface to which the accessory is to be secured, and one or more suction cups engageable with the wall member for securing the accessory to the generally vertical surface. The suction cups have a head portion attachable to the wall member and a resilient, concave member having a circular projection. The suction cups are compressable against the generally vertical surface to secure the bathroom accessory to the generally vertical surface. The bathroom accessory is made of plastic and has a weight of at least 35 ounces, without the suction cups, and has a wall member having a maximum width of at least 6 inches.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a squeegee member comprising a generally longitudinal handle portion, a generally longitudinal arm portion attached to the handle portion to form a T-shaped holding member, a wiper blade attached to and extending from the arm portion, and a suction cup attached to the handle for being pressed against a generally vertical surface to releasably secure the squeegee member to the generally vertical surface.
- It is an object of the present invention to provide bathroom accessories which make efficient use of space available in a bathroom
- It is another object of the present invention to provide bathroom accessories which are suitable for use inside a shower.
- It is another object of the present invention to provide bathroom accessories which can be conveniently relocated within a bathroom.
- It is another object of the present invention to provide a squeegee member which is engageable with a generally vertical surface.
- It is another object of the present invention to provide a squeegee member which can be conveniently stored without the use of a hook.
- It is another object of the present invention to provide a shower basket for holding various bathroom items, which is conveniently securable to a generally vertical surface.
- It is still another object of the present invention to provide a shower and tub caddy which is conveniently securable to a generally vertical surface.
- It is still another object of the present invention to provide a shower and tub organizer which is conveniently securable to a generally vertical surface.
- It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a corner shelf which is conveniently securable to a generally vertical surface.
- It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a toothbrush storage unit which is conveniently securable to a generally vertical surface.
- These and other objects will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments of the present invention taken together with the accompanying drawings and the appended claims.
- The invention may take physical form in certain parts and arrangement of parts, preferred embodiments of which will be described in detail in the specification and illustrated in the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and wherein:
- FIG. 1 is a front plan view of a squeegee member illustrating a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
- FIG. 2 is a side plan view of the squeegee shown in FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 is a rear plan view of the squeegee shown in FIG. 1;
- FIG. 4 is an end plan view taken along line 44 of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 5 is a top plan view of a basket illustrating another preferred embodiment of the present invention;
- FIG. 6 is a front plan view of the basket shown in FIG. 5;
- FIG. 7 is a side plan view of the basket shown in FIG. 5;
- FIG. 8 is a top plan view of a first tray illustrating another preferred embodiment of the present invention;
- FIG. 9 is a front plan view of the tray shown in FIG. 8;
- FIG. 10 is a bottom plan view of the tray shown in FIG. 8;
- FIG. 11 is a side plan view of the tray shown in FIG. 8;
- FIG. 12 is a top plan view of a second tray illustrating another preferred embodiment of the present invention;
- FIG. 13 is a front plan view of the tray shown in FIG. 12;
- FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view of the tray shown in FIG. 12;
- FIG. 15 is a side plan view of the tray shown in FIG. 12;
- FIG. 16 is a top plan view of a corner shelf illustrating another preferred embodiment of the present invention;
- FIG. 17 is a side plan view along the direction of line17 of FIG. 16;
- FIG. 18 is a bottom plan view of the corner shelf shown in FIG. 16;
- FIG. 19 is a top plan view of a holding member illustrating another preferred embodiment of the present invention;
- FIG. 20 is a rear side view of the holding member shown in FIG. 19;
- FIG. 21 is a bottom plan view of the holding member shown in FIG. 19; and
- FIG. 22 is a side view of the holding member shown in FIG. 19.
- Referring now to the drawings wherein the showing is for the purpose of illustrating preferred embodiments of the invention only, and not for the purpose of limiting same, FIGS. 1-4 show a T-
shaped squeegee 10 according a preferred embodiment of the present invention Squeegee 10 is generally comprised ofhandle portion 20, anarm portion 30, and awiper blade 40.Handle portion 20 is comprised of a generally planar elongatedupper section 22 and a generally planarlower section 28.Upper section 22 andlower section 28 are at a slight angle relative to each other (see FIG. 2).Upper section 22 includes anannular depression 24, as best seen in FIG. 1. Ahole 26 is provided at the center ofannular depression 24, the hole dimensioned to receivesuction cup 50, which will be discussed in greater detail below. It will be appreciated thatannular depression 24 is formed on both the front side ofupper section 22 shown in FIG. 1, as well as the rear side ofupper section 22 shown in FIG. 3.Annular depressions 24 reduce the depth ofhole 26. In addition,upper section 22 has acurved top 23. -
Lower section 28 extends betweenupper section 22 andarm portion 30. Whilelower section 28 is generally coplanar witharm 30, it is at a slight angle relative toupper section 22, as best seen in FIG. 2. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, handleportion 20 tapers from the top ofupper section 22 to the bottom oflower section 28. -
Arm portion 30 is comprised of anarched section 32 and a rectangular blade-receivingsection 34.Arm portion 30 extends transversely to handleportion 20. Blade-receivingsection 34 includes aslot 36 for receiving a wiper blade 40 (see FIG. 4). -
Suction cup 50 is a conventional suction cup used to supportsqueegee member 10 on a generally vertical surface. The vertical surface is preferably a smooth flat surface such as glass, mirror (e.g., a bathroom mirror), tile (e.g., a bathroom wall), fiberglass, or metal -
Suction cup 50 is comprised of aconcave member 52 and ahead 56.Concave member 52 includes atab 54. By lifting and pullingtab 54,suction cup 50 can be easily removed from a vertical surface.Concave member 52 has a diameter of approximately 2¾ inches.Head 56 has a generally cylindrical shape and has a length sufficient to extend throughhole 26 ofhandle portion 20.Head 56 has a diameter dimensioned to be receivable byhole 26 ofhandle portion 20.Handle portion 20 is removable fromsuction cup 50 by disengaginghole 26 fromhead 56. Accordingly,squeegee member 10 can be removed fromsuction cup 50 during use, and returned thereto for convenient storage. - The preferred dimensions in each of two sizes of
squeegee member 10 will now be described. In the smaller version ofsqueegee member 10,handle portion 20 has a length of approximately 6 inches and a width of approximately 1½ inches;arm portion 30 has a length of approximately 1½ inches, and a width of approximately 8 inches;wiper blade 40 has a length of approximately 1 inch and a width of approximately 8 inches. However, it should be noted that only approximately ½ inch ofwiper blade 40 extends outward fromslot 36. The total weight of the smaller version ofsqueegee member 10, not includingsuction cup 50, is about 3.5 ounces. In its larger version,squeegee member 10 has ahandle portion 20 of a length of approximately 6 inches and a width of approximately 1½ inches; itsarm portion 30 has a length of approximately 1½ inches and a width of approximately 12 inches.Blade 40 has a width of approximately 1 inch and a width of approximately 12 inches. The other dimensions are the same for both the small and large versions ofsqueegee member 10. The weight for thelarger squeegee member 10 without the suction cups is about 4.0 ounces.Squeegee member 10 is preferably constructed of plastic. -
Squeegee member 10 has a variety of uses, including the removal of water and fog from glass or mirrored surfaces. - Referring now to FIGS. 5-7, there is shown a
basket 60, particularly suitable for use as a shower basket for storage of items, such as shampoo, conditioner, soap and sponges.Basket 60 is generally comprised of afront side wall 62 a,rear side wall 62 b,end walls 72, and afloor 76.Front side wall 62 a includes a plurality ofapertures 66.Apertures 66 allow water to drain frombasket 60, and allow items stored insidebasket 60 to be identified.Rear side wall 62 b includes a plurality ofholes 64.Holes 64 are dimensioned to receive asuction cup 50′, which is similar tosuction cup 50 described above.Suction cup 50′ is generally comprised of aconcave member 52′ and ahead 56′.Concave member 52′ is the same asconcave member 52, except it lacks theoptimal tab 54.Head 56′ is similar to head 56′, but includes a lockingportion 58′ at the end ofheat 56′ oppositeconcave member 52′. Lockingportion 58′ has a diameter greater than the other parts ofhead 56′. Accordingly, lockingportion 58′, engages with the inner surface ofrear side wall 62 b to securesuction cup 50 tobasket 60. Accordingly, ifbasket 60 is removed from a flat surface to which it is attached,basket 60 will not become separated fromsuction cup 50′. Furthermore, the force exerted to removebasket 60 will also removesuction cup 50 from the flat surface. Therefore,tab 54 is not required. -
End walls 72 are generally U-shaped and connectside walls walls Floor 76 includesdrainage apertures 78 which allow fluid to drain out from the interior ofbasket 60. - It will be appreciated that
basket 60 is mountable to a generally vertical surface usingsuction cups 50′, the surface preferably being a smooth flat surface, such as glass, mirror, tile, fiberglass or metal. - The preferred dimensions of
basket 60 will now be described.Side walls end walls 72 have a width of approximately 3½ inches and a height of approximately 6 inches. The interior dimensions ofbasket 60 are approximately 10 inches×3 inches×6 inches. The total weight ofbasket 60, excluding the weight ofsuction cups 50, is approximately 11 ounces.Basket 60 is preferably constructed of plastic. - Referring now to FIGS. 8-11, there is shown a
tray 80, particularly suitable for use as a shower and tub caddy, for storing items such as shampoo, conditioner, soap and sponges.Tray 80 is generally comprised of afront side wall 82, arear side wall 84, anengagement wall 86, and afloor 100.End walls 94 are generally U-shaped and connectfront side wall 82 torear side wall 84. A rim orlip 98 is arranged along the upper perimeter offront side wall 82,rear side wall 84 and endwalls 94. -
Engagement wall 86, as best seen in FIG. 10, is a generally planar wall arranged adjacent and generally parallel torear side wall 84.Holes 88 are formed inengagement wall 86 to receivehead 56′ ofsuction cups 50′. Connectingmember 90 connectsengagement 86 withrear side wall 84. -
Floor 100 includes a plurality ofdrainage apertures 102 and a plurality ofdimples 104.Drainage apertures 102 provide an opening for the drainage of fluid from the interior oftray 80.Dimples 104 provide a friction surface forfloor 100. -
Front side wall 82,rear side wall 84,end walls 94 andfloor 100 define achamber 108.Chamber 108 preferably has a height of approximately 2 inches, a maximum length of approximately 15 inches, and a maximum width of approximately 3½ inches. The dimensions ofchamber 108 are best suited for the storage of toiletry items, such as shampoo bottles, conditioner bottles, sponges and soap. -
Tray 80 is mountable to a generally vertical surface by engagingsuction cups 50 withholes 88 inengagement wall 86. Suction cups 50′ are then placed adjacent to the vertical surface and an appropriate pressure is applied thereto by pressingsuction cups 50′ against the surface. - The preferred dimensions of
tray 80 will now be describedFront side wall 82 andrear side wall 84 preferably have a width of approximately 10½ inches and a height of approximately 2 inches (including the height of lip 98); and endwalls 94 have a width of approximately 4 inches and a height of approximately 2 inches (including lip 98);engagement wall 86 has a width of approximately 10¾ inches and a height of approximately 2 inches. The approximate interior volume ofchamber 108 is 84 cubic inches. The total weight of tray 80 (excluding suction cups 50) is approximately 8.0 ounces.Tray 80 is preferably constructed of plastic. - Referring now to FIGS. 12-15, there is shown a
second tray 110 particularly suitable for use as a shower and tub organizer, for storing items such as shampoo, conditioner, shaving cream, toothbrushes, razors and soap.Tray 110 is generally comprised of twoside chambers 148 and acenter chamber 143.Side chambers 148 are defined by frontside wall portions 112, rearside wall portions 114, endwalls 124,center walls 130, andfloors 132.End walls 124 are generally U-shaped, and connect frontside wall portions 112 with rearside wall portions 114.Center walls 130 are generally transverse to frontside wall portions 112 and rearside wall portions 114, and connectside wall portions center walls 130 define acenter chamber 143, which will be described in detail below.Floors 132 include a plurality ofdrainage apertures 134 and dimples 136.Drainage apertures 134 provide openings for the drainage of fluid from the interior ofside chambers 148.Dimples 136 provide a high friction surface. -
Center chamber 143 includes an upperhorizontal wall 138 and aU-shaped wall 142. Upperhorizontal wall 138 includes a plurality ofholes 140.Holes 140 are preferably dimensioned to receive the handle end of a toothbrush or razor.U-shaped wall 142 includes a plurality ofslots 144 for drainage of fluid fromcenter chamber 143. The portion ofcenter chamber 143 defined byU-shaped wall 142 is preferably dimensioned to receive a bar of soap. - It should be appreciated that a
lip 128 extends around the outer edge ofchambers - An
engagement wall 116 is arranged adjacent and generally parallel to rear side wall portions 114 (see FIG. 14).Engagement wall 116 has a generally planar surface and includesholes 118 which are dimensioned to receivehead 56′ ofsuction cup 50′.Engagement wall 116 has a preferred width of approximately 10¾ inches and a preferred height of approximately 2 inches. A connectingmember 120, as best seen in FIGS. 14 and 15, connectsengagement wall 116 with rearside wall portions 114. -
Tray 110 is mountable to a generally vertical surface in the same manner astray 80. -
Side chambers 148 are preferably 4½ inches by approximately 3½ inches, and has a depth of approximately 2 inches (including lip 128).Center chamber 143 is preferably a length of approximately 4½ inches by approximately 3½ inches, with a maximum depth of approximately 1¾ inches (including lip 128).Tray 110 has a weight of approximately 7.5 ounces and is preferably constructed of plastic. - Referring now to FIGS. 16-18, there is shown a
corner shelf 150, particularly suitable for the storage of items such as shampoo, conditioner, shaving cream, toothpaste and razors.Corner shelf 150 is generally comprised of afirst side wall 152, asecond side wall 154,engagement walls 156, afront wall 160 and afloor 170.First side wall 152 andsecond side wall 154 are arranged generally perpendicular to each other as shown in FIGS. 16 and 18.Front wall 160 is a curved wall, and connectsfirst side wall 152 withsecond side wall 154. A pair of generallyplanar engagement walls 156 are arranged adjacent and generally parallel to first andsecond walls engagement wall 156 has three holes dimensioned to receive asuction cup 50′. - A
lip 168 is arranged along the perimeter offirst side wall 152,second side wall 154 andfront wall 160.Engagement walls 156 are integrally attached tolip 168, as shown in FIG. 18. -
First side wall 152,second side wall 154,front wall 160 andfloor 170 define achamber 178.Floor 170 includesdrainage apertures Drainage apertures chamber 178. It should be appreciated thatdrainage aperture 172 may also be dimensioned to receive the handle end of a razor for storage of the razor insidechamber 178. In this respect,drainage apertures 172 may have a larger diameter thandrainage aperture 172′.Dimples 174 provide a high friction surface. -
Corner shelf 150 is mountable to a pair of generally perpendicular vertical surfaces usingsuction cups 50′. Accordingly,corner shelf 150 is arrangeable within a corner area formed by the two generally perpendicular vertical surfaces. -
Side walls 168 andengagement walls 156 preferably have a width of approximately 9 inches. Curvedfront wall 160 has a height of approximately 1½ inches (including lip 168) and is along a radius of curvature of approximately 9 inches.Side walls 168 and 169 and curvedfront wall 160 preferably have a height of approximately 1½ inches (including lip 168).Corner shelf 150 preferably has a weight of approximately 8 ounces (without suction cups 50).Corner shelf 150 is preferably constructed of plastic. - Referring now to FIGS. 19-22, there is shown a
holder 180 particularly well suited for storage of items such as toothpaste and toothbrushes.Holder 180 is generally comprised of afront side wall 182, arear side wall 184, endwalls 186,floor 188 and anextension portion 200.Front side wall 182,rear side wall 184, endwalls 186 andfloor 188 define an oval-shapedchamber 218.Front side wall 182 andrear side wall 184 are curved walls which are connected to each other byend walls 186.Floor 188 includesholes 190 for draining fluid fromchamber 218. - A generally planar
horizontal extension portion 200 extends from the upper perimeter ofwalls Extension portion 200 includesholes 202, which are preferably dimensioned to receive the handle end of a toothbrush. A generallyplanar engagement wall 206 attaches toextension portion 200, as best seen in FIG. 21.Openings Openings suction cups 50′ and 50″. - It should be appreciated that
suction cup 50″ is a modified version ofsuction cup 50″. In this respect,suction cup 50 has a diameter of approximately 1¾ inches and anenlarged locking portion 58″. The widest portion of opening 208′ (see FIG. 20) is dimensioned to receive lockingportion 58″ therethrough. -
Holder 180 is mountable to a generally vertical surface usingsuction cups 50′ and 50″. -
Chamber 218 preferably has a height of approximately 3 inches, a maximum length of 3 inches, and a maximum width of approximately 2¼ inches. Furthermore,holder 180 has a weight of approximately 2.5 ounces.Holder 180 is preferably constructed of plastic. - The foregoing description is directed to specific embodiments of the present invention It should be appreciated that these embodiments are described for purposes of illustration only, and that numerous alterations and modifications may be practiced by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. It is intended that all such modifications and alterations be included insofar as they come within the scope of the invention as claimed or the equivalents thereof.
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1. A bathroom accessory securable to a generally vertical surface, said accessory comprising:
wall means to be located adjacent the vertical surface to which said accessory is to be secured; and
suction cup means connected to said wall means for securing said accessory to the vertical surface, said suction cup means comprising at least one suction cup, each of said suction cups having a head attached to said wall means and a resilient concave member having a circular projection with a diameter and being compressible against the vertical surface to cooperate with the other of said suction cups to secure said accessory to the vertical surface, said accessory being made of plastic and having a weight without said suction cup means of at least two ounces and having a maximum width for being located adjacent the vertical surface of at least six inches.
2. The invention according to , wherein said accessory is a squeegee member comprising a handle portion extending in one direction and a transverse arm portion attached to said handle portion, said squeegee arm including a slot for receiving a wiper blade.
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3. The invention according to , wherein said accessory is a basket, said basket comprising:
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relatively narrow opposing end walls; and
relatively wide opposing side walls transverse to, and attached to, said narrow end walls, said wall means being one of said wide side walls, said wide side walls having a width of at least six inches and said suction means comprising at least two suction cups attached to said one wide side wall.
4. The invention according to , wherein said accessory is a tray, said tray comprising:
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relatively narrow opposing end walls;
relatively wide opposing side walls transverse to, and attached to, said narrow end walls;
an engagement wall arranged adjacent and generally parallel to one of said wide side walls, said wall means being said engagement wall, said wide side walls having a width of at least 10 inches and said suction cup means comprising four suction cups attached to said engagement wall.
5. The invention according to , wherein said accessory is a tray, said tray comprising:
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narrow opposite end walls;
wide side walls transverse to, and attached to, said narrow end walls;
an engagement wall arranged adjacent and generally parallel to one of said wide side walls, said wall means being said engagement wall;
at least two chambers positioned along said wide side wall, said wide side wall having a width of at least 10 inches and said suction means comprises four suction cups attached to said engagement wall.
6. The invention according to , wherein said accessory is a corner shelf, said corner shelf comprising:
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two side walls meeting at approximately a right angle;
two engagement walls arranged adjacent and generally parallel to said two side walls, said wall means being said engagement walls, said side walls each having a width of at least eight inches and said suction cup means comprising three suction cups attached to each engagement wall.
7. The invention according to , wherein said accessory is a toothbrush storage device, said storage device having an oval-shaped cup-like chamber and a generally planar horizontal extension member, said extension member having holes dimensioned to receive the handle end of a toothbrush.
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8. A squeegee member comprising:
a generally longitudinal handle portion;
a generally longitudinal arm portion attached to said handle portion to form a T-shaped squeegee member;
a wiper means attached to and extending from said arm portion; and
suction cup means attached to said handle portion for being pressed against a wall to releasably secure said squeegee member to said wall.
9. A squeegee member according to , wherein said suction cup means is a suction cup having a diameter of at least two inches.
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