Magnetic Panel Systems for Decorating Metallic Locker Interior Walls

Abstract

A system of removable panels and panel components sized, shaped, and structured to easily fit on the interior walls of standard sized metal lockers. The system includes pre-cut panels that may be positioned on the interior back and side walls of the locker. A further panel is configured to fit on the inside of the locker door. Additional pre-cut panels in a kit for a standard sized locker are provided. Accommodations are made for interior fixtures already positioned inside the locker. The door panel is alternately configured with utility objects, such as frames and pockets, as well as write-on components, such as calendars or schedules. The panels are constructed of generally flexible materials either with a full magnetic surface or individual edges or corners configured with magnetic surfaces. The panels may be provided with a variety of colors, designs, and other features that allow the individual to personalize the interior of their assigned locker.

1 . A system for the removable placement of decorative and utility components on the interior walls of a metal locker, the locker having a door, the system comprising:
 a plurality of generally rectangular panels sized to be placed on one or more of the interior walls of the locker, each of the panels comprising a visible surface and an adhesion surface, at least a portion of the adhesion surface comprising a magnetic material.   
   
   
       2 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the plurality of panels comprises:
 (a) a main tri-fold panel comprising three rectangular panel components flexibly attached one to the other along parallel edges thereof in a manner as to provide a tri-fold panel for placement on the interior side walls and back wall of the metal locker;   (b) a generally rectangular ceiling panel;   (c) a generally rectangular floor panel;   (d) a top tri-fold panel comprising three rectangular panel components flexibly attached one to the other along parallel edges thereof in a manner as to provide a tri-fold panel for placement on the interior side walls and back wall of the metal locker; and   (e) a door panel configured to be placed on the interior wall of the door of the locker.   
   
   
       3 . The system of  claim 2  wherein the door panel further comprises door vent cut-outs positioned for placement over existing door vents in the locker door. 
   
   
       4 . The system of  claim 2  wherein the door panel further comprises a removable door lock cut-out to accommodate an existing door lock mechanism in the locker door. 
   
   
       5 . The system of  claim 2  wherein the main tri-fold panel further comprises locker hanger hook cut-outs to accommodate permanently affixed locker hanger hooks within the locker. 
   
   
       6 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the plurality of panels each comprise decorative elements on the visible surface thereof. 
   
   
       7 . The system of  claim 1  wherein at least one of the plurality panels is constructed from a single roll of panel material having scored separation lines and cutting guides for separating and configuring individual panels in a variety of shapes and sizes. 
   
   
       8 . The system of  claim 1  wherein at least one of the plurality of panels comprises a full sheet of magnetic material forming the adhesion surface covered by a full sheet of decorative material forming the visible surface. 
   
   
       9 . The system of  claim 1  wherein at least one of the plurality of panels comprises a full sheet of decorative material forming the visible surface backed by at least one magnetic edge strip forming the adhesion surface. 
   
   
       10 . The system of  claim 1  wherein at least one of the plurality of panels comprises a full sheet of decorative material forming the visible surface and a plurality of individual magnetic discs forming the adhesion surface. 
   
   
       11 . The system of  claim 1  wherein at least one of the plurality of panels comprises a write-on surface comprising a dry erase surface suitable for the temporary retention of writing from a dry erase marker. 
   
   
       12 . The system of  claim 11  wherein the write-on surface comprises a pre-printed write-on calendar form. 
   
   
       13 . The system of  claim 11  wherein the write-on surface comprises a pre-printed write-on to-do list form. 
   
   
       14 . The system of  claim 11  wherein the write-on surface comprises a pre-printed write-on notes area form. 
   
   
       15 . The system of  claim 1  wherein at least one of the plurality of panels comprises at least one slide-in frame component, the slide-in frame component comprising a clear flexible sheet-like material placed over the visible surface of the panel and provided with an access opening into which a section of flat sheet-like material may be inserted, wherein the section of flat sheet-like material comprises one of the group comprising a photograph or a printed document.