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  Closet pull-out organizer cabinetUSPTO Application #: 20070278914Title: Closet pull-out organizer cabinet Abstract: A closet system pull-out valet organizer system provides a slidable cabinet having a front, a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and a back opposite the front. The cabinet slides along a line perpendicular to the front. A mirror is hingedly attached close to where the second side meets the front, and a door can be hingedly attached close to where the first side meets the back. (end of abstract) Agent: Ware Fressola Van Der Sluys & Adolphson, LLP - Monroe, CT, US Inventors: Guy Verfaillie, Peter Krajcsik USPTO Applicaton #: 20070278914 - Class: 312226000 (USPTO) The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070278914. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/802,939 filed May 23, 2006. TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention is related to closet equipment, and in particular to storage compartments in a closet. DESCRIPTION OF THE BACKGROUND ART [0003] It is known to store neckties in a cabinet having a door on the cabinet, wherein the cabinet is equipped with a mirror. See Elmo (U.S. Pat. No. 3,639,022). However, this type of fixed arrangement requires considerable space, and therefore is not optimal for use in a walk-in closet. [0004] It is also known for a storage cabinet to be mounted above a track so as to slide from a retracted position to an extended position. See Janson (U.S. Pat. No. 6,416,143). However, combining such a system with Elmo would be problematic, for several reasons. For example, the mirror would face the wrong way when the cabinet door is opened. [0005] Additionally, a pullout tie and belt case is known from the Sienna Collection. See http://www.closets.com/siena/accessories-ptbc.html (accessed 21 May 2007). Unfortunately, such a case does not show how to include a mirror. The Siena case also does not include any door for securing the contents, or for providing additional storage. Further problems with the Siena case include the fact that it cannot be attached to an existing closet. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006] The present invention is designed to make the best use of a small space within a typical closet system. For men, this space could be used for belts, ties, and a mirror. For women, this space could be used for belts, jewelry, and a mirror. The present invention combines several potential uses in one small area, by providing a slidable cabinet that fits in this small space. The cabinet includes a front, a first side, a second side, a back, and a slide mechanism for sliding the cabinet along a line perpendicular to the front. [0007] The invention is based partly on the realization that an access door to access the interior of this retractable cabinet will preferably be hinged toward the rear of the cabinet, so that the open door will not block or inhibit the access. However, a mirror will preferably be hinged toward the front of the cabinet in order to provide a more convenient and close-up reflection. Thus, it is apparent that the mirror should not be on the same side of the cabinet as the access door. [0008] Therefore, the cabinet of the present invention includes a mirror hingedly attached closer to where the second side meets the front than where the second side meets the back. The mirror has a reflective surface facing outwardly from the cabinet, if the mirror is in a closed position parallel to the second side. The cabinet also includes a for accessing the first side, the door being hingedly attached closer to where the first side meets the back than where the first side meets the front. [0009] In the track system of the present invention, full extension tracks are used for strength, stability and smoothness of operation. This invention can be oriented for left or right hand use (for the opening of the unit), by simply turning the unit upside-down. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0010] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the standard closet system showing the invention in a retracted position. [0011] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the invention in an extended position with the swing-out mirror closed and the upper and lower full extension tracks visible. [0012] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the invention in the extended position with the swing-out door and swing-out mirror shown in open positions. The unit can be flipped upside down for mirror on left side. [0013] FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the invention in the extended position with the swing-out doors shown in open positions. This interior view illustrates the belt rack on the inside of the swing-out door and the tie racks mounted to the inside surface of the main structure. [0014] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional top view illustrating how the belt rack, tie rack and mirror nest together when swing-out doors are closed. [0015] FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the system showing of the present invention. [0016] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a modified embodiment of the present invention with adjustable shelves added for shoes and folded clothing articles. A support caster can be seen at the bottom of unit, serving as a slide mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0017] A preferred embodiment of the invention will now be described. It is to be understood that this detailed description is an example only, and does not in any way limit the scope of the invention. [0018] Referring to FIG. 1, a closet system 100 is shown. This slidable cabinet provides a valet organizer. The slidable cabinet has a front 105 including a handle 110 for pulling the cabinet in and out from an enclosure 107 formed by the rest of the closet system 100. Continue reading... Full patent description for Closet pull-out organizer cabinet Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Closet pull-out organizer cabinet patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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