Adjustable shelving system and components

Abstract

The invention provides novel adjustable shelving systems and components for shelving systems.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A component for a shelving system, comprising:
 a backing means having at least two planar surfaces, wherein one planar surface comprises two or more flanges that protrude from said planar surface, and   a means for holding or containing items, wherein said means for holding or containing items is fixedly secured to a second planar surface on said backing means.   
     
     
         2 . The component of  claim 1 , wherein the means is a basket, a caddy, a bucket, a barrel, a two-pronged hook, a two-pronged J-shook, a three-pronged hook, or a multiuse hook. 
     
     
         3 . The component of  claim 1 , wherein the flanges fit securely into the openings of a shelving unit support member.