| 20110012490 | STORAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD HAVING A SELECTIVELY RECONFIGURABLE SELF-STORAGE UNIT AND FOLD-UP STORAGE APPARATUS FOR USE THEREWITH - A storage system and method provides a storage apparatus which is particularly suitable for use in an enclosed in a self-storage unit to be rented. The storage apparatus includes a plurality of shelves that are selectively movable to and from an in-use position in which the plurality of shelves are arranged in a horizontal configuration to receive items thereon, and a non-use position in which the plurality of shelves are arranged in a low-profile vertical configuration to consume minimal space in the storage unit. The storage apparatus further includes a locking mechanism to enable locking of the plurality of shelves in the non-use position to prevent use thereof when the storage apparatus has not been rented. | 01-20-2011 |
