SHOWER BUTLER

ETAGERE DE DOUCHE

English Abstract

Abstract of the Disclosure

This invention relates to a multi-tiered corner shelf for the shower area in
a bathroom. A large open space supports shampoos and lotions on a removable
and drainable shelf. A smaller space below the removable shelf is closed by
a door to provide a compartment. This compartment has a drainable floor and
is intended for soap.

Claims

The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege
is claimed are defined as follows:

1. A corner shelf having vertical mounting means and a plurality
of shelves in engagement therewith, wherein an upper shelf is
fixed, an intermediate shelf is removable and a lower shelf
is fixed, drainage means being provided in the intermediate
and lower shelves and wherein the space between the intermediate
and lower shelves is closed by a gravity drop door to define a
compartment.

Description

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This invention relates to a multi-tiered corner shelf to be mounted in the
shower area above a bathtub and remote from the wall that mounts the shower
head.



The corner mounting of the shelf has a minimal protrusion into the shower
area. It is preferably mounted at eye level. It has three storage
surfaces. The upper roof surface may only be used occasionally because it
has no retaining lip along its front edge.



The second storage surface is well spaced below the upper surface for shampoo
bottles, lotions, etc. This second storage surface consists of a removable
shelf with drain holes. The lower shelf or support surface is for soap and
is also provided with drain holes.



The front of the volume space between the second shelf and the lower shelf is
closed by a gravity drop sliding door. It is vertically ~ ln end
grooves and a horizontal upper edge of the door provides a retaining flange
for the main storage space and the objects that are stored therein on the
removeable shelf.



The mounting of the shelf is preferably at the 90 degree merging of -the side
plates of the shelf.




In further description of the invention, reference is made to the
accompanying drawings wherein,



Figure 1 is a top view of the shelf, and
Figure 2 is a front elevation of the shelf.


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As shown in Figure 1, shelF 1 is triangular as viewed from the top and has a
rear mounting angle of 90.



Further details of construction are shown more clearly in Figure 2. A roof
surface 2 provides limited storage. An intermediate shelf 3 is removable and
is provided with drain holes 4. In assembly the removable shelf rests on
side ribs 4a. Door 5 closes the space between the lower shelf and the
intermediate shelf. The lower shelf is provided with drain holes 7. Guiding
dowels 8 co-operate with the side plates of the unit to provide end grooves
for the gravity drop door. The door i5 also supported by the lower shelf and
has a lifting handle 6. The extra height of the door provides a flange 9 for
retaining the articles on the intermediate shelf. Mounting screws 10 secure
the unit in the shower area, preferably at eye level.



It is thus seen that a new and useful invention has been presented in this
application.