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The present invention to a compact and adjustable hanging closet rack and organizer, and the method of making same. A closet hanger spacing device includes one or more pairs of horizontal rods where one or more of the rods in the pairs of horizontal rods are affixed to a stationary wall structure, a

The present invention to a compact and adjustable hanging closet rack and organizer, and the method of making same. A closet hanger spacing device includes one or more pairs of horizontal rods where one or more of the rods in the pairs of horizontal rods are affixed to a stationary wall structure, and the spacing between the one or more rods in the rod pairs to the stationary wall being adjustable. The pairs of horizontally-oriented rods are rotatable about an axis of rotation, which can be the rod in the pair of rods that is affixed to the stationary wall, and the space between the rod pairs can be adjusted to lengthen or shorten the spacing between the pair of rods. Each of the rods in the pairs of horizontal rods is capped at the rod ends and each rod end is extendable lengthwise to widen the reach of the pairs of horizontally oriented rods. Each of rods can be partially covered by an abrasive friction surface, and the rod pairs can support a flat surfaced shelf with a curved upper portion for engaging the upper rod of the rod pair and a lower ledge oriented upward from the lower rod of the rod pair.

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1. A closet storage system comprising: (a) a first telescopic horizontal rod that can be contracted or expanded lengthwise along its longitudinal axis, said first telescopic horizontal rod having:a first rod element having a cylindrical shape with a first circumference, an interior end, and an exter

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A closet storage system comprising: (a) a first telescopic horizontal rod that can be contracted or expanded lengthwise along its longitudinal axis, said first telescopic horizontal rod having:a first rod element having a cylindrical shape with a first circumference, an interior end, and an exterior end,a second rod element having an interior end, an exterior end, and a cylindrical shape with a second circumference that is smaller than the first circumference of the first rod element such that the interior end of the second rod element fits within the circumference of the interior end of the first rod element, wherein said first telescopic horizontal rod can be contracted or expanded lengthwise along its longitudinal axis using the first rod element and the second rod element to accommodate a variable width in a closet storage area;a fifth rod element having an interior end, an exterior end, and a cylindrical shape with a fifth circumference that is smaller than the first circumference of the first rod element such that the interior end of the fifth rod element fits within the circumference of the exterior end of the first rod element, said first telescopic horizontal rod being extendable longitudinally from the exterior end of the first rod element using the fifth rod element to accommodate a variable width in the closet storage area,a first end cap placed on said exterior end of the fifth rod element that prevents the entire fifth rod element from being completely inserted within the circumference of the first rod element and provides a raised end that prevents articles hung on the fifth rod element from unintentionally slipping off the exterior end of the fifth rod element;a sixth rod element having an interior end, an exterior end, a cylindrical shape with a sixth circumference that is smaller than the second circumference of the second rod element such that the interior end of the sixth rod element fits within the circumference of the exterior end of the second rod element, said first telescopic horizontal rod being extendable longitudinally from the exterior end of the second rod element by sliding said sixth rod element to accommodate a variable width in the closet storage area; and,a second end cap placed on said exterior end of the sixth rod element that prevents the entire sixth rod element from being completely inserted within the circumference of the second rod element and provides a raised end that prevents articles hung on the sixth rod element from unintentionally slipping off the exterior end of the sixth rod element;(b) a second telescopic horizontal rod that can be contracted or expanded lengthwise along its longitudinal axis, said second telescopic horizontal rod having:a third rod element having a cylindrical shape with a third circumference, an interior end, and an exterior end,a fourth rod element having an interior end, an exterior end, and a cylindrical shape with a fourth circumference that is smaller than the third circumference of the third rod element such that the interior end of the fourth rod element fits within the circumference of an interior end of the third rod element, wherein said second telescopic horizontal rod can be contracted or expanded lengthwise along its longitudinal axis using the third rod element and the fourth rod element to accommodate a variable width in the closet storage area;a seventh rod element having an interior end, an exterior end, and a cylindrical shape with a seventh circumference that is smaller than the third circumference of the third rod element such that the interior end of the seventh rod element fits within the circumference of the exterior end of the third rod element, said second telescopic horizontal rod being extendable longitudinally from the exterior end of the third rod element by sliding the seventh rod element to accommodate a variable width in the closet storage area,a third end cap placed on said exterior end of the seventh rod element that prevents the entire seventh rod element from being completely inserted within the circumference of the third rod element and provides a raised end that prevents articles hung on the seventh rod element from unintentionally slipping off the exterior end of the seventh rod element;an eighth rod element having an interior end, an exterior end, and a cylindrical shape with an eighth circumference that is smaller than the fourth circumference of the fourth rod element such that the interior end of the eighth rod element fits within the circumference of the exterior end of the fourth rod element, said second telescopic horizontal rod being extendable longitudinally from the exterior end of the fourth rod element by sliding said eighth rod element to accommodate a variable width in the closet storage area; and,a fourth end cap placed on said exterior end of the eighth rod element that prevents the entire eighth rod element from being completely inserted within the circumference of the fourth rod element and provides a raised end that prevents articles hung on the eighth rod element from unintentionally slipping off the exterior end of the eighth rod element;(c) a first bracket having a first bracket plate, a first bracket arm extension, and a second bracket arm extension, wherein the first bracket supports the first and second telescopic horizontal rods and fastens said first and second telescopic horizontal rods to a vertical wall of the closet storage area; the first and second bracket arm extensions of said first bracket adjustably setting: (i) the distances for the first and second telescopic horizontal rods from the first bracket plate, (ii) the angle of inclination between the first telescopic horizontal rod and the second telescopic horizontal rod relative to the first bracket plate, and (iii) the distances between the first telescopic horizontal rod and the second telescopic horizontal rod;said first bracket arm extension being adjustably extendable outwardly from the first bracket plate of the first bracket, said first bracket arm extension securing a position of said first telescopic horizontal rod on the first bracket;said second bracket arm extension having a second hook that wraps around the second telescopic horizontal rod to secure a position of said second telescopic horizontal rod on the first bracket, said second hook being open-ended to allow the second telescopic horizontal rod to be placed and removably repositioned on the first bracket; and,(d) a second bracket having a second bracket plate, a third bracket arm extension, and a fourth bracket arm extension, wherein the second bracket supports the first and second telescopic horizontal rods and fastens said first and second telescopic horizontal rods to the vertical wall of the closet storage area; the third and fourth bracket arm extensions of said second bracket adjustably setting: (i) the distances for the first and second telescopic horizontal rods from the second bracket plate, (ii) the angle of inclination between the first telescopic horizontal rod and the second telescopic horizontal rod relative to the second bracket plate, and (iii) the distances between the first telescopic horizontal rod and the second telescopic horizontal rod;said third bracket arm extension being adjustably extendable outwardly from the second bracket plate of the second bracket, said third bracket arm extension securing the position of said first telescopic horizontal rod on the second bracket,said fourth bracket arm extension having a fourth hook that wraps around the second telescopic horizontal rod to secure the position of said second telescopic horizontal rod on the second bracket, said fourth hook being open-ended to allow the second telescopic horizontal rod to be placed and removably repositioned on the second bracket;wherein said first and second telescopic horizontal rods can be positioned to store items in an inclined manner with the first telescopic horizontal rod positioned above said second telescopic horizontal rod so that said items can be viewed in a downwardly sloping manner when placed on the first and second telescopic horizontal rods, and,(e) one or more abrasive surfaces on a top surface of the first or second telescopic horizontal rod, said one or more abrasive surfaces each made of a double sided tape, a strip of sand paper, or embedded sand granules; wherein said one or more abrasive surfaces are located on the top surface of the first or second telescopic horizontal rod to prevent items placed thereon from slipping off the first or second telescopic horizontal rod; and,(f) a shelf being positioned on the top surfaces of both of the first and second horizontal rods, the shelf being composed of an acrylic or clear plastic, the shelf having an upper securing edge that wraps around the first telescopic horizontal rod, a flat surface that extends downwardly across the top surface of the second telescopic horizontal rod, and a lower lip that prevents items placed on the shelf from slipping off a bottom edge of the shelf. 2. The closet storage system of claim 1, wherein the shelf can be removed from the first and second telescopic horizontal rods; and the first bracket arm extension, the second bracket arm extension, the third bracket arm extension, and the fourth bracket arm extension can be set so that the first and second telescopic horizontal rods are positioned longitudinally in parallel with each other when the shelf is removed from the first and second telescopic horizontal rods. 3. The closet storage system of claim 1 wherein the first bracket arm extension, the second bracket arm extension, the third bracket arm extension, and the fourth bracket arm extension can be set so that the first and second telescopic horizontal rods are positioned longitudinally in parallel with the first and second bracket plates. 4. The closet storage system of claim 1 wherein lengths of the first and second telescopic horizontal rods can be independently adjusted to accommodate a space in the closet storage area. 5. The closet storage system of claim 1 wherein the first bracket arm extension, the second bracket arm extension, the third bracket arm extension, and the fourth bracket arm extension can be set so that the first and second telescopic horizontal rods are positioned longitudinally in parallel with the vertical wall of the closet storage area. 6. The closet storage system of claim 1 wherein each of the extension arms can be set to provide different positioning, spacing, and placement of the first and second telescopic horizontal rods respectively in the closet storage area to support the placement of different sized items on the first and second telescopic horizontal rods. 7. A closet storage system comprising: (a) a first telescopic horizontal rod that can be contracted or expanded lengthwise along its longitudinal axis, said first telescopic horizontal rod having:a first rod element having a cylindrical shape with a first circumference, an interior end, and an exterior end,a second rod element having an interior end, an exterior end, and a cylindrical shape with a second circumference that is smaller than the first circumference of the first rod element such that the interior end of the second rod element fits within the circumference of the interior end of the first rod element, wherein said first telescopic horizontal rod can be contracted or expanded lengthwise along its longitudinal axis using the first rod element and the second rod element to accommodate a variable width in a closet storage area;a fifth rod element having an interior end, an exterior end, and a cylindrical shape with a fifth circumference that is smaller than the first circumference of the first rod element such that the interior end of the fifth rod element fits within the circumference of the exterior end of the first rod element, said first telescopic horizontal rod being extendable longitudinally from the exterior end of the first rod element using the fifth rod element to accommodate a variable width in the closet storage area,a first end cap placed on said exterior end of the fifth rod element that prevents the entire fifth rod element from being completely inserted within the circumference of the first rod element and provides a raised end that prevents articles hung on the fifth rod element from unintentionally slipping off the exterior end of the fifth rod element;a sixth rod element having an interior end, an exterior end, a cylindrical shape with a sixth circumference that is smaller than the second circumference of the second rod element such that the interior end of the sixth rod element fits within the circumference of the exterior end of the second rod element, said first telescopic horizontal rod being extendable longitudinally from the exterior end of the second rod element by sliding said sixth rod element to accommodate a variable width in the closet storage area; and,a second end cap placed on said exterior end of the sixth rod element that prevents the entire sixth rod element from being completely inserted within the circumference of the second rod element and provides a raised end that prevents articles hung on the sixth rod element from unintentionally slipping off the exterior end of the sixth rod element;(b) a second telescopic horizontal rod that can be contracted or expanded lengthwise along its longitudinal axis, said second telescopic horizontal rod having:a third rod element having a cylindrical shape with a third circumference, an interior end, and an exterior end,a fourth rod element having an interior end, an exterior end, and a cylindrical shape with a fourth circumference that is smaller than the third circumference of the third rod element such that the interior end of the fourth rod element fits within the circumference of an interior end of the third rod element, wherein said second telescopic horizontal rod can be contracted or expanded lengthwise along its longitudinal axis using the third rod element and the fourth rod element to accommodate a variable width in the closet storage area;a seventh rod element having an interior end, an exterior end, and a cylindrical shape with a seventh circumference that is smaller than the third circumference of the third rod element such that the interior end of the seventh rod element fits within the circumference of the exterior end of the third rod element, said second telescopic horizontal rod being extendable longitudinally from the exterior end of the third rod element by sliding the seventh rod element to accommodate a variable width in the closet storage area,a third end cap placed on said exterior end of the seventh rod element that prevents the entire seventh rod element from being completely inserted within the circumference of the third rod element and provides a raised end that prevents articles hung on the seventh rod element from unintentionally slipping off the exterior end of the seventh rod element;an eighth rod element having an interior end, an exterior end, and a cylindrical shape with an eighth circumference that is smaller than the fourth circumference of the fourth rod element such that the interior end of the eighth rod element fits within the circumference of the exterior end of the fourth rod element, said second telescopic horizontal rod being extendable longitudinally from the exterior end of the fourth rod element by sliding said eighth rod element to accommodate a variable width in the closet storage area; and,a fourth end cap placed on said exterior end of the eighth rod element that prevents the entire eighth rod element from being completely inserted within the circumference of the fourth rod element and provides a raised end that prevents articles hung on the eighth rod element from unintentionally slipping off the exterior end of the eighth rod element;(c) a first bracket having a first bracket plate, a first bracket arm extension, and a second bracket arm extension, wherein the first bracket supports the first and second telescopic horizontal rods and fastens said first and second telescopic horizontal rods to a vertical wall of the closet storage area; the first and second bracket arm extensions of said first bracket adjustably setting: (i) the distances for the first and second telescopic horizontal rods from the first bracket plate, (ii) the angle of inclination between the first telescopic horizontal rod and the second telescopic horizontal rod relative to the first bracket plate, and (iii) the distances between the first telescopic horizontal rod and the second telescopic horizontal rod;said first bracket arm extension being adjustably extendable outwardly from the first bracket plate of the first bracket, said first bracket arm extension having a first hook that wraps around the first telescopic horizontal rod to secure a position of said first telescopic horizontal rod on the first bracket, said first hook being open-ended to allow the first telescopic horizontal rod to be placed and removably repositioned on the first bracket;said second bracket arm extension being adjustably extendable outwardly from the first bracket plate of the first bracket, said second bracket arm extension having a second hook that wraps around the second telescopic horizontal rod to secure a position of said second telescopic horizontal rod on the first bracket, said second hook being open-ended to allow the second telescopic horizontal rod to be placed and removably repositioned on the first bracket;wherein the first bracket arm extension is above the second bracket arm extension so that the first telescopic horizontal rod is above the second telescopic horizontal rod; and the second bracket arm extension is longer than the first bracket arm extension so that the second telescopic horizontal rod can extend outwardly from the first bracket further than the first telescopic horizontal rod; and,(d) a second bracket having a second bracket plate, a third bracket arm extension, and a fourth bracket arm extension, wherein the second bracket supports the first and second telescopic horizontal rods and fastens said first and second telescopic horizontal rods to the vertical wall of the closet storage area; the third and fourth bracket arm extensions of said second bracket adjustably setting: (i) the distances for the first and second telescopic horizontal rods from the second bracket plate, (ii) the angle of inclination between the first telescopic horizontal rod and the second telescopic horizontal rod relative to the second bracket plate, and (iii) the distances between the first telescopic horizontal rod and the second telescopic horizontal rod;said third bracket arm extension being adjustably extendable outwardly from the second bracket plate on the second bracket, said third bracket arm extension having a third hook that wraps around the first telescopic horizontal rod to secure the position of said first telescopic horizontal rod on the second bracket, said third hook being open-ended to allow the first telescopic horizontal rod to be placed and removably repositioned on the second bracket; and,said fourth bracket arm extension being adjustably extendable outwardly from the second bracket plate on the second bracket, said fourth bracket arm extension having a fourth hook that wraps around the second telescopic horizontal rod to secure the position of said second telescopic horizontal rod on the second bracket, said fourth hook being open-ended to allow the second telescopic horizontal rod to be placed and removably repositioned on the second bracket;wherein the third bracket arm extension is above the fourth bracket arm extension so that the first telescopic horizontal rod is above the second telescopic horizontal rod; and the fourth bracket arm extension is longer than the third bracket arm extension so that the second telescopic horizontal rod can extend outwardly from the second bracket further than the first telescopic horizontal rod. 8. The closet storage system of claim 7 wherein lengths of the first and second telescopic horizontal rods can be independently adjusted to accommodate a space in the closet storage area. 9. The closet storage system of claim 7 wherein each of the extension arms can be set to provide different positioning, spacing, and placement of the first and second telescopic horizontal rods respectively in the closet storage area to support the placement of different sized items on the first and second telescopic horizontal rods. 10. The closet storage system of claim 7 wherein the first and second telescopic horizontal rods can be positioned to store items in an inclined manner with the first telescopic horizontal rod positioned above said second telescopic horizontal rod so that said items can be viewed in a downwardly sloping manner when placed on the first and second telescopic horizontal rods. 11. The closet storage system of claim 7 further comprising: one or more abrasive surfaces on a top surface of the first or second telescopic horizontal rod, said one or more abrasive surfaces each made of a double sided tape, a strip of sand paper, or embedded sand granules. 12. The closet storage system of claim 11 wherein the one or more abrasive surfaces prevent items from slipping off the top surface of the first or second telescopic horizontal rod. 13. The closet storage system of claim 7 further comprising: a shelf being positioned on a top surface of each of the first and second telescopic horizontal rods, said shelf being composed of an acrylic or clear plastic. 14. The closet storage system of claim 13 wherein the shelf has an upper securing edge that wraps around the first telescopic horizontal rod, a flat surface that extends downwardly across the top surface of the second telescopic horizontal rod, and an upwardly extending ledge with a lower lip that prevent items placed on the shelf from slipping off a bottom edge of the shelf. 15. A closet storage system comprising: (a) a first telescopic horizontal rod that can be contracted or expanded lengthwise along its longitudinal axis, said first telescopic horizontal rod having:a first rod element having a cylindrical shape with a first circumference, an interior end, and an exterior end,a second rod element having an interior end, an exterior end, and a cylindrical shape with a second circumference that is smaller than the first circumference of the first rod element such that the interior end of the second rod element fits within the circumference of the interior end of the first rod element, wherein said first telescopic horizontal rod can be contracted or expanded lengthwise along its longitudinal axis using the first rod element and the second rod element to accommodate a variable width in a closet storage area;a fifth rod element having an interior end, an exterior end, and a cylindrical shape with a fifth circumference that is smaller than the first circumference of the first rod element such that the interior end of the fifth rod element fits within the circumference of the exterior end of the first rod element, said first telescopic horizontal rod being extendable longitudinally from the exterior end of the first rod element using the fifth rod element to accommodate a variable width in the closet storage area,a first end cap placed on said exterior end of the fifth rod element that prevents the entire fifth rod element from being completely inserted the circumference of the first rod element and provides a raised end that prevents articles hung on the fifth rod element from unintentionally slipping off the exterior end of the fifth rod element;a sixth rod element having an interior end, an exterior end, a cylindrical shape with a sixth circumference that is smaller than the second circumference of the second rod element such that the interior end of the sixth rod element fits within the circumference of the exterior end of the second rod element, said first telescopic horizontal rod being extendable longitudinally from the exterior end of the second rod element by sliding said sixth rod element to accommodate a variable width in the closet storage area; and,a second end cap placed on said exterior end of the sixth rod element that prevents the entire sixth rod element from being completely inserted within the circumference of the second rod element and provides a raised end that prevents articles hung on the sixth rod element from unintentionally slipping off the exterior end of the sixth rod element;(b) a second telescopic horizontal rod that can be contracted or expanded lengthwise along its longitudinal axis, said second telescopic horizontal rod having:a third rod element having a cylindrical shape with a third circumference, an interior end, and an exterior end,a fourth rod element having an interior end, an exterior end, and a cylindrical shape with a fourth circumference that is smaller than the third circumference of the third rod element such that the interior end of the fourth rod element fits within the circumference of an interior end of the third rod element, wherein said second telescopic horizontal rod can be contracted or expanded lengthwise along its longitudinal axis using the third rod element and the fourth rod element to accommodate a variable width in the closet storage area;a seventh rod element having an interior end, an exterior end, and a cylindrical shape with a seventh circumference that is smaller than the third circumference of the third rod element such that the interior end of the seventh rod element fits within the circumference of the exterior end of the third rod element, said second telescopic horizontal rod being extendable longitudinally from the exterior end of the third rod element by sliding the seventh rod element to accommodate a variable width in the closet storage area,a third end cap placed on said exterior end of the seventh rod element that prevents the entire seventh rod element from being completely inserted within the circumference of the third rod element and provides a raised end that prevents articles hung on the seventh rod element from unintentionally slipping off the exterior end of the seventh rod element;an eighth rod element having an interior end, an exterior end, and a cylindrical shape with an eighth circumference that is smaller than the fourth circumference of the fourth rod element such that the interior end of the eighth rod element fits within the circumference of the exterior end of the fourth rod element, said second telescopic horizontal rod being extendable longitudinally from the exterior end of the fourth rod element by sliding said eighth rod element to accommodate a variable width in the closet storage area; and,a fourth end cap placed on said exterior end of the eighth rod element that prevents the entire eighth rod element from being completely inserted within the circumference of the fourth rod element and provides a raised end that prevents articles hung on the eighth rod element from unintentionally slipping off the exterior end of the eighth rod element;(c) a first bracket having a first bracket plate, a first bracket arm extension, and a second bracket arm extension, wherein the first bracket supports the first and second telescopic horizontal rods and fastens said first and second telescopic horizontal rods to a vertical wall of the closet storage area; the first and second bracket arm extensions of said first bracket adjustably setting: (i) the distances for the first and second telescopic horizontal rods from the first bracket plate, (ii) the angle of inclination between the first telescopic horizontal rod and the second telescopic horizontal rod relative to the first bracket plate, and (iii) the distances between the first telescopic horizontal rod and the second telescopic horizontal rod;said first bracket arm extension being adjustably extendable outwardly from the first bracket plate of the first bracket, said first bracket arm extension having a first securing element that wraps around the first telescopic horizontal rod to secure a position of said first telescopic horizontal rod on the first bracket,said second bracket arm extension being adjustably extendable outwardly from the first securing element, said second bracket arm extension having a second hook that wraps around the second telescopic horizontal rod to secure a position of said second telescopic horizontal rod on the first bracket, said second hook being open-ended to allow the second telescopic horizontal rod to be placed and removably repositioned on the first bracket; and,(d) a second bracket having a second bracket plate, a third bracket arm extension, and a fourth bracket arm extension, wherein the second bracket supports the first and second telescopic horizontal rods and fastens said first and second telescopic horizontal rods to the vertical wall of the closet storage area, the third and fourth bracket arm extensions of said second bracket adjustably setting: (i) the distances for the first and second telescopic horizontal rods from the second bracket plate, (ii) the angle of inclination between the first telescopic horizontal rod and the second telescopic horizontal rod relative to the second bracket plate, and (iii) the distances between the first telescopic horizontal rod and the second telescopic horizontal rod;said third bracket arm extension being adjustably extendable outwardly from the second bracket plate of the second bracket, said third bracket arm extension having a second securing element that wraps around the first telescopic horizontal rod to secure the position of said first telescopic horizontal rod on the second bracket,said fourth bracket arm extension being adjustably extendable outwardly from the second securing element, said fourth bracket arm extension having a fourth hook that wraps around the second telescopic horizontal rod to secure the position of said second telescopic horizontal rod on the second bracket, said fourth hook being open-ended to allow the second telescopic horizontal rod to be placed and removably repositioned on the second bracket. 16. The closet storage system of claim 15 wherein lengths of the first and second telescopic horizontal rods can be independently adjusted to accommodate a space in the closet storage area. 17. The closet storage system of claim 15 wherein each of the extension arms can be set to provide different positioning, spacing, and placement of the first and second telescopic horizontal rods respectively in the closet storage area to support the placement of different sized items on the first and second telescopic horizontal rods. 18. The closet storage system of claim 15 wherein the first and second telescopic horizontal rods can be positioned to store items in an inclined manner with the first telescopic horizontal rod positioned above said second telescopic horizontal rod so that said items can be viewed in a downwardly sloping manner when placed on the first and second telescopic horizontal rods. 19. The closet storage system of claim 15 further comprising: one or more abrasive surfaces on a top surface of the first or second telescopic horizontal rod, said one or more abrasive surfaces each made of a double sided tape, a strip of sand paper, or embedded sand granules. 20. The closet storage system of claim 19 wherein the one or more abrasive surfaces prevent items from slipping off the top surface of the first or second telescopic horizontal rod. 21. The closet storage system of claim 15 further comprising: a shelf being positioned on a top surface of each of the first and second telescopic horizontal rods, said shelf being composed of an acrylic or clear plastic. 22. The closet storage system of claim 21 wherein the shelf has an upper securing edge that wraps around the first telescopic horizontal rod, a flat surface that extends downwardly across the top surface of the second telescopic horizontal rod, and an upwardly extending ledge with a lower lip that prevent items placed on the shelf from slipping off a bottom edge of the shelf.