System and apparatus for holding an item in storage

Abstract

An item holder is provided for use with a perforated panel having a shank with a support arm extending outwardly from a first end and a catch located at a second end. The catch comprises a curved cantilevered strap projecting from the second end and having a stop tab located at a strap end positioned above, but spaced away from the second end. In another embodiment, a system for supporting an item on a vertically oriented structure is provided including a substantially planar board having a plurality of spaced perforations, where each perforation is defined by at least an internal top edge and an internal bottom edge of the board. An item holder is with a slot defined through the underside of the cantilevered strap between a top portion of the shank and the second end of the cantilevered strap so that when the item holder is located within one of the plurality of perforations, the slot engages the internal bottom edge of the board. A tool holder is also provided that includes at least one disk-shaped flexible member having an aperture. The flexible member comprises a plurality of fingers capable of resiliently deflecting to grip a portion of the tool when axially inserted therethrough in one direction so that the tool is held in an upright position by the flexible member.

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       8 . A system for supporting an item on a vertically oriented structure comprising, in combination: 
 a substantially planar board having a front surface, a rear surface, and a plurality of spaced perforations wherein each perforation is defined by at least an internal top edge and an internal bottom edge of said board;    a shelf including a support surface, a nose positioned along one longitudinal edge, a flange positioned along another longitudinal edge in spaced parallel relation to said nose, and a receptacle projects downwardly from said support surface between said nose and said flange comprising a slot defined between an upper flange that projects downwardly from said support surface and a lower flange that projects upwardly from an end of a channel-shaped wall that is arranged in spaced relation to said upper flange; and    an item holder comprising a shank having a support arm extending outwardly from a first end and a catch located at a second end wherein said catch comprises a curved cantilevered strap projecting from said second end and having a stop tab located at a strap end positioned above, but spaced away from said second end wherein a slot is defined through the underside of said cantilevered strap between a top portion of said shank and said second end of said cantilevered strap so that when said item holder is located between said upper flange and said lower flange of said receptacle, said slot engages said lower flange.    
   
   
       9 . A system holder according to  claim 8  wherein said slot extends longitudinally along the length of said receptacle, with said upper flange and said lower flange arranged in coplanar spaced relation to one another.  
   
   
       10 . A system according to  claim 8  wherein said stop includes inclined surfaces that form a nose at a front end and a shoulder surface at a rear end so as to form a wedge-shaped tab.  
   
   
       11 . A system holder according to  claim 10  wherein said first end of said cantilevered strap projects outwardly from said shoulder surface and a second end of said cantilevered strap projects outwardly from a top portion of said shank.  
   
   
       12 . A system for supporting an item on a vertically oriented structure comprising, in combination: 
 a substantially planar board having a front surface, a rear surface, and a plurality of spaced perforations wherein each perforation is defined by at least an internal top edge and an internal bottom edge of said board;    a bracket receptacle comprising a base having an upper flange projecting downwardly from a top portion and a lower flange projecting upwardly from a bottom portion so as to define a slot therebetween; and    an item holder comprising a shank having a support arm extending outwardly from a first end and a catch located at a second end wherein said catch comprises a curved cantilevered strap projecting from said second end and having a stop tab located at a strap end positioned above, but spaced away from said second end wherein a slot is defined through the underside of said cantilevered strap between a top portion of said shank and said second end of said cantilevered strap so that when said item holder is located within said slot, and between said upper flange and said lower flange of said bracket receptacle, said slot engages said lower flange.    
   
   
       13 . A system according to  claim 12  wherein said slot extends longitudinally along the length of said bracket receptacle, with said upper flange and said lower flange arranged in coplanar spaced relation to one another.  
   
   
       14 . A system according to  claim 12  wherein said stop includes inclined surfaces that form a nose at a front end and a shoulder surface at a rear end so as to form a wedge-shaped tab.  
   
   
       15 . A system according to  claim 14  wherein said first end of said cantilevered strap projects outwardly from said shoulder surface and a second end of said cantilevered strap projects outwardly from a top portion of said shank.  
   
   
       16 . A tool holder comprising at least one disk-shaped flexible member having an aperture, said flexible member comprising a plurality of fingers capable of resiliently deflecting to grip a portion of said tool when axially inserted therethrough in one direction so that said tool is held in an upright position by said flexible member.  
   
   
       17 . A tool holder according to  claim 16  comprising two disk-shaped flexible members arranged in coaxial spaced apart relation to one another.  
   
   
       18 . A tool holder according to  claim 17  wherein said tool holder is positioned within a shelf, and comprises a top, a bottom, and a plurality of tubes that are positioned between top and bottom.  
   
   
       19 . A tool holder according to  claim 18  wherein each of said disk-shaped flexible members are positioned in top and bottom, and within each tube.  
   
   
       20 . A tool holder according to  claim 19  wherein each of said plurality of resilient fingers comprising a triangular shape having a tip and a base.  
   
   
       21 . A tool holder according to  claim 19  wherein each finger is oriented its tip is directed radially inwardly toward a central axis said tube.  
   
   
       22 . A tool holder according to  claim 19  wherein said plurality of fingers are arranged in coplanar relation to one another.  
   
   
       23 . A tool holder according to  claim 19  wherein said plurality of fingers define a plurality of radially extending gaps therebetween, with said tips positioned in spaced relation to one another and in coaxial relation to a longitudinal axis of said tube.  
   
   
       24 . A tool holder according to  claim 20  wherein said aperture is defined by said tips.