Methods and Devices for Modification of Shelving and Other Structures

Abstract

Disclosed is a device for covering a plurality of apertures in a structure such as shelving or other structures. In certain embodiments, the device may comprise a plurality of protruding elements each of which are sized to fit snugly into at least some of the plurality of apertures; and a connector that connects the plurality of protruding elements to each other in a way to match the distance between the plurality of apertures in the structure. The device may be sized depending on the structure being modified with the device. The device may comprise beveled edges and/or lights that allow for the device to be snugly inserted into a shelving unit.

That which is claimed: 
     
         1 . A device for covering a plurality of apertures in a structure comprising:
 a plurality of protruding elements each of which are sized to fit snugly into at least some of the plurality of apertures; and   a connector that connects the plurality of protruding elements to each other in a way to match a distance between the plurality of apertures in the structure.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of protruding elements are aligned in a linear manner. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein each of the protruding elements is attached to the connector using a fastener or adhesive. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein each of the protruding elements are fabricated from a larger structure used to make the connector. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 3 , wherein the device is made by molding the connector in a manner such that the plurality of protruding elements are generated. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 4 , wherein the device is made by 3D printing. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the device covers more apertures in the structure than a number of the protruding elements on the connector. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 3 , wherein the connector has beveled edges so that the device sits flush when inserted into the plurality of apertures. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the device further comprises break-away lines. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the device further comprises one or more lights. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein the one or more lights are LED lights. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the device comes as part of a kit. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein the one or more lights are powered by batteries or by solar cells. 
     
     
         14 . A device for covering a plurality of apertures in a shelving unit comprising:
 a plurality of protruding elements each of which are sized to fit into at least some of the plurality of apertures; and   a connector that connects the plurality of protruding elements to each other in a way to match the distance between the plurality of apertures in the shelving unit, wherein the connector comprises one or more of break-away lines and one or more lights.   
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 14 , wherein the one or more lights are LEDs or solar powered. 
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 14 , wherein the connector further comprises beveled lines that allow the device to fit in a mortise or hole in the shelving unit so that a surface of the connector sits flush with a surface of the shelving unit. 
     
     
         17 . A method of making a shelving unit, the shelving unit comprising boards wherein some of the boards are shelves and some of the boards comprise a plurality of apertures, hardware to attach the boards in an appropriate shape of the shelving unit, pins to hold the shelves, and a device that comprises a plurality of protruding elements each of which are sized to fit snugly into at least some of the plurality of apertures; and a connector that connects the plurality of protruding elements to each other in a way to match a distance between the plurality of apertures in the shelving unit; said method comprising:
 positioning and attaching the boards in the appropriate shape of the shelving unit, inserting the pins into at least some of the apertures to hold the shelves, and inserting the device into at least some of the plurality of apertures.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the connector further comprises beveled edges. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the connector comprises one or more lights. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein the one or more lights are LEDs.