Hanging storage unit

Abstract

A storage unit for holding a plurality of items such as compact disks is provided. The storage unit includes a body portion having a plurality of holding compartments designed for selectively storing at least one of the items. The storage unit also includes a hanger portion disposed along the top of the body portion. The hanger portion is formed with an underlying extending slot which leads into a cavity that is sized and shaped for selectively receiving a conventional clothes-type hanger.

1 . A hanging storage unit for holding a plurality of items comprising: 
 a body portion having a top and defined by a plurality of holding compartments designed for selectively retaining at least a single one of said items;    a hanger portion disposed along the top of said body portion and formed with a cavity that is sized and shaped for selectively receiving a hanger.    
   
   
       2 . The storage unit of  claim 1 , wherein said plurality of holding compartments are defined by a main panel member and a plurality of front panel covers disposed therealong.  
   
   
       3 . The storage unit of  claim 1 , wherein each of said plurality of holding compartments is sized for selectively receiving a compact disk.  
   
   
       4 . The storage unit of  claim 1 , wherein each of said plurality of holding compartments is sized for receiving an item of footwear.  
   
   
       5 . The storage unit of  claim 1 , wherein each of said holding compartments is separated from adjacent holding compartments by means of a reinforcing panel strip.  
   
   
       6 . The storage unit of  claim 1 , wherein said plurality of holding compartments comprises multiple rows and columns of storage compartments.  
   
   
       7 . The storage unit of  claim 1 , wherein said cavity of said hanger portion is defined by a portion of said main panel and a back panel.  
   
   
       8 . The storage unit of  claim 1 , wherein said cavity is of a substantially triangular configuration.  
   
   
       9 . The storage unit of  claim 1 , wherein said hanger portion further includes a top opening through which a hook of said hanger is extendable therethrough when said hanger is received in said hanger portion cavity.  
   
   
       10 . The storage unit of  claim 1 , wherein said hanger portion includes a slot that leads to said cavity through which said hanger can removably pass.  
   
   
       11 . A hanging storage system comprising: 
 a hanger having a body and a hook element;    a storage unit for holding a plurality of items and including a body portion having a top and defined by a plurality of holding compartments designed for selectively retaining at least a single one of said items, and a hanger portion disposed along the top of said body portion and formed with a cavity that is sized and shaped for selectively receiving said hanger.    
   
   
       12 . The storage system of  claim 11 , wherein said plurality of holding compartments are defined by a main panel member and a plurality of front panel covers disposed therealong.  
   
   
       13 . The storage system of  claim 11 , wherein each of said plurality of holding compartments is sized for selectively receiving a compact disk.  
   
   
       14 . The storage system of  claim 11 , wherein each of said plurality of holding compartments is sized for receiving an item of footwear.  
   
   
       15 . The storage system of  claim 11 , wherein each of said holding compartments is separated from adjacent holding compartments by means of a reinforcing panel strip.  
   
   
       16 . The storage system of  claim 11 , wherein said plurality of holding compartments comprises multiple rows and columns of storage compartments.  
   
   
       17 . The storage system of  claim 11 , wherein said cavity of said hanger portion is defined by a portion of said main panel and a back panel.  
   
   
       18 . The storage system of  claim 11 , wherein said hanger portion further includes a top opening through which said hook element of said hanger is extendable therethrough when said hanger is received in said hanger portion cavity.  
   
   
       19 . The storage system of  claim 11 , wherein said hanger portion includes a slot leading into said cavity through which said hanger can removably pass.  
   
   
       20 . The storage system of  claim 19 , wherein said hanger portion further includes a top opening through which said hook element of said hanger is extendable therethrough when said hanger is received in said hanger portion cavity.  
   
   
       21 . A storage system assembly comprising: 
 a supporting member;    a plurality of hangers each having a body and a hook element designed to be supported along said supporting member; and    a plurality of storage units each for holding a plurality of items, each said storage unit comprising a body portion having a top and defined by a plurality of holding compartments designed for selectively retaining at least a single one of said items, and each also including a hanger portion disposed along the top of said body portion and formed with a cavity sized and shaped for selectively receiving the body portion of at least one of said hangers.    
   
   
       22 . The assembly of  claim 21 , wherein said plurality of holding compartments are defined by a main panel member and a plurality of front panel covers disposed therealong.  
   
   
       23 . The assembly of  claim 21 , wherein each of said plurality of holding compartments is sized for selectively receiving a compact disk.  
   
   
       24 . The assembly of  claim 21 , wherein each of said plurality of holding compartments is sized for receiving an item of footwear.  
   
   
       25 . The assembly of  claim 21 , wherein each of said holding compartments is separated from adjacent holding compartments by means of a reinforcing panel strip.  
   
   
       26 . The assembly of  claim 21 , wherein said plurality of holding compartments comprises multiple rows and columns of storage compartments.  
   
   
       27 . The assembly of  claim 21 , wherein said cavity of said hanger portion is defined by a portion of said main panel and a back panel.  
   
   
       28 . The assembly of  claim 21 , wherein said cavity is of a substantially triangular configuration.  
   
   
       29 . The assembly of  claim 21 , wherein said hanger portion further includes a top opening through which the hook element of any of said hangers is extendable therethrough when any of said hangers is received in said hanger portion cavity.  
   
   
       30 . The assembly of  claim 21 , wherein said supporting member comprises a supporting rod.  
   
   
       31 . The assembly of  claim 21 , wherein said hanger portion includes a slot that leads to said cavity through which said hanger can removably pass.