Adjustable storage assembly

Abstract

An adjustable shelf assembly includes an elongated tension-mounted rod, an elongated frame, and at least one shelf attached to the frame. The elongated tension-mounted rod has a first end and a second end and generally extends in a first plane. The elongated frame has a first end attached to the tension-mounted rod and an opposing second end. The frame generally extends in a second plane which is perpendicular to the first plane of the tension-mounted rod. The at least one shelf has a base wall configured to support objects placed thereon. The base wall generally extends in a third plane which is parallel to and spaced apart from the first plane of the tension mounted-rod.

We claim: 
     
         1 . An adjustable shelf assembly comprising:
 an elongated tension-mounted rod having a first end and a second end, the tension-mounted rod generally extending in a first plane;   an elongated frame having a first end attached to the tension-mounted rod and an opposing second end, the frame generally extending in a second plane which is perpendicular to the first plane of the tension-mounted rod; and   at least one shelf attached to the frame, the at least one shelf having a base wall configured to support objects placed thereon, the base wall generally extending in a third plane which is parallel to and spaced apart from the first plane of the tension mounted-rod.   
     
     
         2 . The adjustable shelf assembly of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of shelves attached to the frame, the plurality of shelves being spaced apart from each other in a direction of the second plane of the frame. 
     
     
         3 . The adjustable shelf assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the first end of the frame is removably attached to the tension-mounted rod. 
     
     
         4 . The adjustable shelf assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the first end of the elongated frame is formed as a hook configured to engage the tension-mounted rod. 
     
     
         5 . The adjustable shelf assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the first end of the frame is fixedly attached to the tension-mounted rod. 
     
     
         6 . The adjustable shelf assembly of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one fastener attaching the at least one shelf to the frame. 
     
     
         7 . The adjustable shelf assembly of  claim 6 , wherein at least a portion of the at least one fastener has a generally S-shaped cross section. 
     
     
         8 . The adjustable shelf assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the frame comprises a first frame member and a second frame member spaced apart from the first frame member, the at least one shelf generally extending between the first and second frame members. 
     
     
         9 . The adjustable shelf assembly of  claim 8 , further comprising a first fastener attaching a portion of the at least one shelf to the first frame member and a second fastener attaching another portion of the at least one shelf to the second frame member. 
     
     
         10 . The adjustable shelf assembly of  claim 9 , wherein at least a portion of each of the first and second fasteners has a generally S-shaped cross section. 
     
     
         11 . The adjustable shelf assembly of  claim 1 , further comprising a shower fixture support attached to the tension-mounted rod between the first and second ends thereof, the shower fixture support being spaced apart from the second plane of the frame. 
     
     
         12 . The adjustable shelf assembly of  claim 11 , wherein the shower fixture support is rotatably mounted on the tension-mounted rod. 
     
     
         13 . The adjustable shelf assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the second end of the tension-mounted rod is attached to a surface mount configured to be detachably secured to a support surface. 
     
     
         14 . A combination of an adjustable shelf assembly and a shower head assembly, the adjustable shelf assembly being configured to be removably mountable on the shower head assembly, the shower head assembly having a base, a head portion and an arm extending from the base, the shower head assembly generally defining a first longitudinal plane, the adjustable shelf assembly comprising:
 an elongated tension-mounted rod having a first end and a second end, the tension-mounted rod extending in a first lateral plane generally perpendicular to the first longitudinal plane of the shower head assembly;   an elongated frame having a first end attached to the tension-mounted rod and an opposing second end, the frame generally extending in a second longitudinal plane which is parallel to and spaced apart from the first longitudinal plane of the shower head assembly; and   at least one shelf attached to the frame, the at least one shelf having a base wall configured to support objects placed thereon, the base wall generally extending in a second lateral plane which is parallel to and spaced apart from the first lateral plane of the tension mounted-rod.   
     
     
         15 . The combination of an adjustable shelf assembly and a shower head assembly of  claim 14 , further comprising a shower fixture support attached to the tension-mounted rod between the first and second ends thereof, the shower fixture support being spaced apart from the frame and configured to engage a portion of the shower head assembly. 
     
     
         16 . The combination of an adjustable shelf assembly and a shower head assembly of  claim 15 , wherein the shower fixture support is rotatably mounted on the tension-mounted rod. 
     
     
         17 . The combination of an adjustable shelf assembly and a shower head assembly of  claim 15 , wherein the shower fixture support has a first end and an opposing second end, the first end including a first opening which at least partially surrounds a portion of the tension-mounted rod and the second end including a second opening which at least partially surrounds a portion of the arm of the shower head assembly. 
     
     
         18 . The combination of an adjustable shelf assembly and a shower head assembly of  claim 17 , wherein at least a portion of the second opening is lined with a material selected from the group consisting of rubber, foam, and an elastomeric plastic. 
     
     
         19 . The combination of an adjustable shelf assembly and a shower head assembly of  claim 15 , wherein the second end of the tension-mounted rod is attached to a surface mount configured to be detachably secured to a support surface.