Modular bench system with integrated storage components

Abstract

A bench system incorporating storage components for apparel, footwear, and personal items. The bench system includes an adjustable-height apparel rack, one or more under-seat storage components, which may include a shoe rack, drawer, or mesh shelf, and one or more storage components on the side of the seat, which may include apparel/footwear hooks or a storage compartment. In a preferred embodiment, the bench seat system can comprise different colored components corresponding to amateur, collegiate, or professional sports teams, or another color combination selected by the consumer. The bench system may also optionally include a personalized or customized placard. The placard may include a combination of words, numbers, symbols, graphics, or designs selected by the consumer, including a name, favorite number, an inspirational phrase, the logo of an amateur, collegiate, or professional sports team, or corporate logos or promotional advertising. Each bench system unit can be modularly connected to additional units either in a side-by-side configuration or a back-to-back configuration.

1 . A bench system comprising a bench seat, an adjustable-height apparel rack, and under-seat storage. 
     
     
         2 . The bench system as in  claim 1 , wherein said bench seat further comprises a plurality of apparel/footwear hooks on the sides of the seat. 
     
     
         3 . The bench system as in  claim 1 , wherein said bench seat further comprises a storage compartment on the side of the seat. 
     
     
         4 . The bench system as in  claim 1 , wherein said adjustable-height apparel rack comprises a plurality of cross-members. 
     
     
         5 . The bench system as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising a custom or personalized placard. 
     
     
         6 . The bench system as in  claim 1 , wherein said under-seat storage comprises a shoe rack. 
     
     
         7 . The bench system as in  claim 1 , wherein said under-seat storage comprises a drawer. 
     
     
         8 . The bench system as in  claim 1 , wherein said under-seat storage comprises a mesh shelf. 
     
     
         9 . The bench system as in  claim 1 , wherein the components of said bench system comprise different colors. 
     
     
         10 . The bench system as in  claim 1 , wherein said bench system unit can be modularly connected to additional bench system units.