Apparatus for in-wall storage of bathroom implements

Abstract

An in-wall storage apparatus for the sanitary storage of bathroom implements such as a plunger, toilet brush and cleansers is comprised of three primary components, namely: a housing mounted within a wall; a door assembly hingedly mounted to the housing; and a removable implement caddy slidably received within the door assembly. In a preferred embodiment, the caddy is slidably received within caddy receiving means located on the interior surface of the door. Caddy receiving means is preferably, but not essentially comprised of a shoe attached to the interior of the door and sized to accommodate at least a portion of the caddy. When in its open position, the door is preferably oriented at an incline of approximately 45 degrees to prevent the caddy and other contents from becoming accidentally dislodged and to provide a convenient position for removal of either the caddy or the implement stored therein. At least one additional storage shoe may be optionally attached to the interior of the door for storage of cleansers, disinfectants, deodorizers and the like.

1 . An apparatus for storage of bathroom implements in a wall, comprising:
 a) a housing for providing storage space interior of a wall,   b) housing cover means pivotally attached to said housing and substantially flush with the wall, said housing cover means having an interior surface and an exterior surface,   c) an implement caddy removably mounted to said interior surface of said housing cover means.   
   
   
       2 . The in-wall storage apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said housing is comprised of:
 a) a top,   b) a bottom,   c) two side walls,   d) a rear panel, and   e) a flange around the perimeter of said housing and parallel to said rear panel.   
   
   
       3 . The in-wall storage apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein said housing cover means is pivotally attached to said bottom along a horizontal axis. 
   
   
       4 . The in-wall storage apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein said housing cover means has a limited degree of travel. 
   
   
       5 . The in-wall storage apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said interior surface of said housing cover means further includes caddy retention means comprising a pocket-like shoe having an open end for the slidable receipt of said implement caddy. 
   
   
       6 . The in-wall storage apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein said caddy is comprised of a panel having a first end and a second end, a base connected to said first end, said base being sized and shaped for slidable engagement within said caddy retention means, and a handle located at said second end.