Shelf with concealment means

Abstract

A shelf having a stacking member fixedly attached to a mounting member, where the stacking member is substantially perpendicular to the mounting member and the stacking member has an upper surface and a lower surface. At least one ledge extends outwardly from the mounting member, essentially parallel to and beneath the lower surface of the stacking member, such that an article may be held in place securely between the ledge and the lower surface of the stacking member. The shelf is structured in such a way such that when books, towels, and the like are held and displayed on the shelf, the articles being held substantially conceal the shelf itself, hiding it from view.

1 . A shelf, comprising:
 a mounting member operatively arranged to be fixedly secured to a vertical surface;   a stacking member fixedly attached to said mounting member, wherein said stacking member is substantially perpendicular to said mounting member, and wherein said stacking member has an upper surface and a lower surface; and,   at least one ledge extending outwardly from said mounting member and beneath said stacking member, wherein said at least one ledge is operatively arranged to hold an article between said at least one ledge and said stacking member.   
   
   
       2 . The shelf of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one ledge is disposed proximate a joint formed at an intersection of said mounting member and said stacking member. 
   
   
       3 . The shelf of  claim 2 , wherein said joint is reinforced. 
   
   
       4 . The shelf of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one mounting hole disposed within said mounting member. 
   
   
       5 . The shelf of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one ledge is L-shaped. 
   
   
       6 . The shelf of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one ledge extends below said lower surface. 
   
   
       7 . The shelf of  claim 1 , wherein said stacking member is trapezoidal in shape. 
   
   
       8 . The shelf of  claim 1 , wherein said stacking member is rectangular in shape. 
   
   
       9 . A shelf, comprising:
 a stacking member fixedly attached to a mounting member, wherein said stacking member is substantially perpendicular to said mounting member, said stacking member has an upper surface and a lower surface; and   a continuous ledge disposed along a perimeter edge of said lower surface, wherein said ledge is operatively arranged to hold an article.   
   
   
       10 . The shelf of  claim 9 , wherein said continuous ledge is disposed along a perimeter edge of said lower surface proximate a joint formed at an intersection of said mounting member and said stacking member. 
   
   
       11 . The shelf of  claim 10 , wherein said joint is reinforced. 
   
   
       12 . The shelf of  claim 10 , further comprising at least one mounting hole disposed within said mounting member. 
   
   
       13 . The shelf of  claim 10 , wherein said ledge is L-shaped. 
   
   
       14 . The shelf of  claim 10 , wherein said ledge extends below said lower surface. 
   
   
       15 . The shelf of  claim 10 , wherein said stacking member is trapezoidal in shape. 
   
   
       16 . The shelf of  claim 10 , wherein said stacking member is rectangular in shape.