Flexible wall and ceiling storage and retention system

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to storage devices that are adapted for interconnection to a vertical or horizontal surface and to secure and a plurality of items. More specifically, some embodiments of the - present invention are adapted for interconnection between two adjacent wall studs to utilize the area therebetween, and which utilize a novel interconnection system wherein two or more storage devices can be operatively interconnected by utilizing common attachment hardware. In addition, some embodiments of the present invention are adapted to fold and are preferably provided with handles to facilitate transportation of the storage container.

1 . A flexible storage device adapted for interconnection to a vertical support structure, comprising: 
 a substantially flexible panel having a top edge, a bottom edge, and lateral edges positioned therebetween;    an attachment mechanism interconnected at the corners of said lateral edges and said top edge and said bottom edge;    at least one storage compartment interconnected to said substantially flexible panel which is adapted for storing a plurality of items; and    a border material positioned at least partially between said attachment mechanisms and positioned outwardly from said plurality of compartments, wherein a plurality of storage devices can be operatively positioned in a horizontal or vertical orientation while using at least some of the same attachment hardware by overlapping said attachment mechanisms.    
   
   
       2 . The storage device of  claim 1 , wherein said attachment mechanism comprises a metal plate with at least one aperture extending therethrough.  
   
   
       3 . The storage device of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one storage compartment further comprises a wire frame which provides structural support.  
   
   
       4 . The storage device of  claim 3 , wherein said wire frame is hingedly interconnected to at least one of said substantially flexible panel and said border material.  
   
   
       5 . The storage device of  claim 1 , wherein said substantially flexible panel further comprises a handle, wherein said storage device can be selectively removed and carried.  
   
   
       6 . The storage device of  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of said at least one storage compartment occupies a space located between two adjacent wall studs.  
   
   
       7 . The storage device of  claim 1 , wherein said attachment mechanisms are interconnected to said substantially flexible panel with a webbing material.  
   
   
       8 . The storage device of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one storage compartment includes a weep hole in a bottom portion to facilitate draining any liquid contained therein.  
   
   
       9 . The storage device of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one storage compartment has a front surface comprised of at least one of a transparent material and a mesh material, wherein a user can view the contents of said at least one storage compartment.  
   
   
       10 . A flexible storage apparatus adapted for interconnection in multiple parts to a vertical structural surface, comprising: 
 a substantially flexible panel having an upper edge, a lower edge and lateral edges extending therebetween;    a border material interconnected at least partially along said lateral edges;    an attachment means interconnected between at least said upper edge and said lateral edges which includes an interconnection means which is adapted for operable engagement with attachment hardware;    at least one storage compartment interconnected to a front surface of said flexible storage device, said storage compartment positioned substantially within a perimeter defined by said lateral edges; and    wherein a corner of a first storage apparatus may be operably positioned over a corner of a second storage apparatus by overlapping said attachment means of said first storage apparatus to an attachment means of a second storage apparatus and utilizing the same attachment hardware.    
   
   
       11 . The flexible storage apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein said attachment means is comprised of a metallic material with at least one aperture extending therethrough.  
   
   
       12 . The flexible storage apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein said vertical structural surface comprises a plurality of wall studs, wherein at least a portion of said at least one storage compartment occupies a space positioned between two of said wall studs.  
   
   
       13 . The flexible storage apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein said at least one storage compartment further comprises a rigid frame to add structural support.  
   
   
       14 . The flexible storage apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein said rigid frame is hingedly interconnected to at least one of said flexible panel and said lateral edges.  
   
   
       15 . The flexible storage apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein said flexible apparatus further comprises a removable belt, wherein said flexible storage apparatus can be worn on a user's waist.  
   
   
       16 . The flexible storage apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein said interconnection means comprises an aperture.  
   
   
       17 . A storage device adapted for interconnection to adjacent wall studs, comprising: 
 a substantially flexible panel having a top edge, a bottom edge, and lateral edges extending therebetween;    an attachment mechanism interconnected at the corners of said lateral edges of said top edge, said bottom edge, and said lateral edges;    at least one storage compartment interconnected to said substantially flexible panel which is adapted for storing a plurality of items in a space at least partially between said adjacent wall studs.    
   
   
       18 . The storage device of  claim 17 , wherein said attachment mechanism comprises a substantially metallic plate having an aperture positioned therethrough.  
   
   
       19 . The storage device of  claim 17 , further comprising a hinged rigid wire operably interconnected to said substantially flexible panel to at least partially provide structural support for a weight bearing shelf.  
   
   
       20 . The storage device of  claim 17 , further comprising a border material positioned between said attachment mechanisms located in said corners of said storage device, and positioned outwardly from said plurality of compartments, wherein a plurality of storage devices can be operatively positioned in a horizontal or vertical orientation using the same attachment hardware;  
   
   
       21 . The storage device of  claim 16 , further comprising an aperture positioned in a lower portion of said at least one storage compartment to allow drainage of any liquid in said at least one storage compartment.