Patent Grant
9386866
The present invention relates to system and apparatus for tool and container organization and in particular to such an organization apparatus where a container holding assembly may be placed at various optional positions relative to a mounting surface providing while providing for comfortable storage or access to container contents at any optional position.
Storage devices have utility both in the home and work environments. Storage devices using container are commonly used for organizing and storing various articles of varying sizes. Many example of such a storage organizing racks for tools, part, jewelry and perishable foods such as spices may be found in the prior art. Many such organization systems are wall mountable containing storage bins, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,378,889 to Lebowitz describes a stepwise spice rack for holding bottles containing spices.
Other storage systems offer portable apparatus, such as the described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,460,277 to Silva. While others describe portable and wall mountable tool boxes for example that described in US Publication No. Patent No. 20080169739 to Goldberg. Similarly, U.S. Pat. No. 6,113,202 to Germano discloses a portable, wall mountable tool box supply cabinet and work bench combination.
Prior art organizing containers, tilt bins, apparatus and system, for example as shown in
The present invention overcomes these deficiencies of the background art by providing a container organizing apparatus and system. Optionally and preferably, the apparatus and system according to the present invention provides for organizing tools and container for example including but not limited to containers, bins and/or bottles. The present invention overcomes the prior art in that the container and contents may be stored (closed formation, with a closed lid) or accessed (open formation, with an open lid) in at least two position comprising an upright position and at least one or more tilted or angled positions.
Within the context of this application the term container is used to refer to any type of a container, storage container, bin, bottle or the like storage device. An exemplary container is depicted in
Within the context of this application the term clasp and/or holder is to refer to a fastener that firmly holds a container in place. The term clasp may optionally be interchangeably be used with the term container clasp, holder, fastener, hook, clamp, clip or grip. Optionally and preferably, the term clasp is to refer to a device adept to receive and firmly hold a container. Most preferably, a clasp is shaped to receive a container that is shaped accordingly. For example a circular or elliptical container may be received by a circular shaped clasp. For example, a square shaped clasp is intended to receive a square shaped container.
Most preferably, a clasp/holder comprises an anterior opening defined by at least two flanking arms on either side of the opening and that are joined posterior to the opening provided to receive a storage container. Most preferably, the shape of the flanking arms may vary and is provided to correspond to the shape of the container being received the opening. Optionally at least two flanking arms may be positioned relative to the container for example including but not limited to vertically, horizontally, angular or the like. Optionally the at least two flanking arms may be positioned on opposite sides relative to the container. Optionally, the at least two flanking arms may be position on the right and left sides of the container. Optionally, the at least two flanking arms may be position on the top and bottom sides of the container. Optionally a plurality of flanking arms may be utilized to hold the container in a vertical, horizontal, or angular position relative to the container or in a combination thereof. Optionally a plurality of flanking arms to may be used on at least one or more flanking side for example including but not limited to top, bottom, left, right, vertical, horizontal or a combination thereof.
Within the context of this application the term backing and/or clasp rack may be interchangeably used with the terms rack, support, holder, bracket, panel, board or the like. Most preferably within the context of this application a rack refers to a backing that comprises at least one or more preferably a plurality of clasps. Optionally, a clasp/holder may be integrated with a rack along the anterior surface of the clasp. Optionally, a clasp may be associated with a backing/rack by a mediating member. Optionally a mediating member may be stationary or non-stationary. Optionally a non-stationary mediating member may provide for angular, rotational, forward, backward or the like movement.
A first preferred embodiment of the present invention provides for a horizontal clasp rack comprising at least one or more clasps along its length for receiving and holding at least one or more containers, and wherein the clasp rack comprises at least one connector. Optionally the clasp rack connector is disposed along midpoint of the clasp rack length. Optionally and preferably, at least two connectors are disposed on ether right and left ends of the rack length. Most preferably a plurality of connectors are distributed along the length of the rack. Optionally, the plurality of connectors may be distributed in an evenly spaced manner, or pattern, optionally the connector spacing may be provided in an regular or irregular pattern along the length of horizontal clamp rack.
Optionally and preferably, at least one or more clasps may be integrated with the clasp rack forming a unified continuous structure. Optionally at least one or more clasps may be associated with the clasp rack via a mediating member. Optionally the mediating member may form an angle between the clasp rack and the clasp. Optionally, the angle formed by the mediating member may be provided in at least one or more preset angles, for example including but not limited to 45 degrees, 30 degrees, 60 degrees, or 90 degrees. Most preferably, the mediating member may be adjusted to toggle between the present angles. Optionally and preferably the angle may be variably set to including angles from about 0 degrees up to about 180 degrees. Optionally and preferably the mediating member comprises a first surface associated with the clasp rack and a second surface associated with the clasp wherein the angle is formed between the first and second surface of the mediating member. Most preferably, the first and second surfaces are mediated by hinge for controlling and or varying the angle therebetween for example including but not limited to a hinge, latch, a stepwise hinge, gear hinge, ratchet, stepwise latch, click lever or the like.
A second embodiment of the present invention comprises an apparatus and system comprising at least one rail for receiving and holding at least one and more preferably a plurality of clasp racks according to the present invention. Most preferably the second embodiment of the preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises at least two rails wherein each rail is associated with one end of a clasp rack. Most preferably a rail according to the present invention comprises at least one mounting socket optionally and preferably for wall mounting. Optionally and preferably, the wall mounting socket is disposed on the upper portion of rail, most preferably the wall mounting socket is disposed along the upper end of the rail. Optionally, the rail may be provided in a horizontal orientation.
Most preferably the rail according to the present invention comprises a plurality of clasp rack slots disposed along its length wherein each slot is adept for receiving the clasp rack connector according to the present invention. Optionally, the rack and rail are connected by applying pressure wherein the male connectors optionally and preferably disposed on at the end of clasp rack are firmly pushed to engage and fit over the receiving female slots provided along the length of the rail slots. Optionally, the clasp rack may be provided with male connectors that are disposed over while the female connectors are disposed over the rail. Optionally, the clasp rack may be provided with female connectors while the rail may be provided with male connectors.
Most preferably, a plurality of rails and racks may be associated with one another to form a modular system adept to fit the organizing system according to the present invention over any surface most preferably to optimize the space utilization
A third preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a frame structure optionally and preferably in a quadrilateral formation for example a square or rectangle, diamond shape or the like. Optionally the frame comprising at least one frame connector slot along at least one or more frame edge. Optionally and preferably at least two frame edges comprise at least one frame connector slot. Preferably at least one frame edge comprises at least two frame connector slots. Most preferably, all frame edges comprises at least two frame connector slots. Optionally, at least one connector slot is disposed along at least one frame edge. Optionally, at least one connector slot is disposed at one end of at least one frame edge. Most preferably at least two frame connector slots are disposed at either end of at least one frame edge. Optionally and preferably, the frame connector slots disposed along the edge of the frame provide for coupling adjacent frames to one another.
Optionally and preferably, the frame further comprises at least one and more preferably a plurality of vertical support structure spanning the length of the frame. Optionally, a plurality of vertical support structures is distributed between the right and left edges of the frame, most preferably, vertical support structures are distributed evenly.
Most preferably, the frame further comprises at least one and more preferably a plurality of horizontal support structures for accepting the clasp rack according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Most preferably horizontal support structure is disposed on one face of the frame. Optionally, the horizontal support structures may be provided on both faces of the frame according to the present invention therein providing for an additional storage plane. Optionally, the horizontal support structure comprises at least one rack connector slot, optionally and preferably the horizontal support structures comprises at least one pair of rack connector slots and most preferably the horizontal support structures comprise a plurality of rack connector slot pairs for associating with the clasp rack.
A fourth optional embodiment of the present invention provides for a mobile organization system wherein a case comprising a carrying handle may be provided with at least one or more frames according to the third embodiment of the present invention. Optionally, a case according to the present invention for an organization system may be provided with at least 2 or more frames according to the third embodiment of the present invention. Optionally the case may be further provided with at least one and more preferably a plurality of mounting sockets for optionally mounting on a vertical surface for example a wall. Optionally, the case according to the present invention may be provided in the form of a briefcase or the like as is known in the art.
Optionally the carrying case according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention may be provided with at least one or more rails according to the second embodiment of the present invention as described above. Optionally the case according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention may be provided with at least two and more preferably a plurality of rails according to the second embodiment of the present invention as described above.
Optionally the carrying case according to the fourth embodiment may be provided with at least one or more opening to gain access to the storage compartments associated with the rail and or frame according to the present invention. Optionally any of the case may be provided with a midline opening for example a briefcase or suitcase. Optionally, any of the sides of the carrying case may be provided with an opening face to gain access to the storage compartment. Optionally, at least one or more storage frames or rails may be accessed from the opening once opened.
A fifth embodiment according to the present invention comprises a stand comprising at least one frames according to the third embodiment of the present invention that is further comprising a base coupled to the lower surface of the frame, most preferably over at least two frame connector slots. Optionally, the base may be adapted to receive up to two frames disposed back to back along the frame. Optionally, a single frame may be adapted to provide two storage surfaces along each of the frame surfaces as described above.
A sixth optional embodiment according to the present invention comprises a clamp rack according to the first embodiment of the present invention for storing a plurality of containers and/or tools that is adapted to be stacked onto a base and supported by at least one or more vertical support members, optionally and preferably support may be provided with at least two vertical support members. Optionally a plurality of clamp racks may be stacked one on top of the other each stack mediated by at least one or more vertical support member. Most preferably, each vertical support member is coupled to at least one connector disposed on the clamp rack according to the present invention.
Preferably the system according the present invention comprises at least one frame and/or rail support storage comprising at least one clasp rack preferably adept for storing at least one or more storage containers as described above.
Optionally, the organizing apparatus and system according to any one of the preceding embodiments of the present invention may be provided and/or manufactured and/or composed in whole or in part of synthetic for example including but not limited to plastic and/or natural materials for example including but not limited to wood and/or metal.
Optionally, the organizing apparatus and system according to any one of the preceding embodiments of the present invention may be provided and/or manufactured or provided in whole or in part of plastic materials optionally including but not limited to PVC, nylon, polypropylene, polyethylene, acrylic, plastic having a glass fiber additive, or the like.
Optionally, the organizing apparatus and system according to any one of the preceding embodiments of the present invention may be provided and/or manufactured and/or composed in whole or in part of metal or metallic alloys or the like as is known and accepted in the art.
Optionally, the organizing apparatus and system according to any one of the preceding embodiments of the present invention may be provided and/or manufactured and/or composed in whole or in part of wood, wood composites, or the like natural product as is known and accepted in the art.
Optionally, the modular organizing apparatus and system according to any one of the preceding embodiments of the present invention may be provided and/or manufactured and/or composed in whole or in part or in relative percentages of at least two or more natural materials and synthetic materials.
An optional and preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a container holding assembly characterized in that the assembly provides for positioning the a container and toggling between at least two positions relative to a mounting surface, the container assembly comprising:
a) at least one container holder for holding the container, the holder having at least two extension defining an anterior opening for receiving the container;
b) the container holder comprising a backing member wherein the backing member comprises a positioning recess provided for positing the assembly relative to the mounting surface about the at least two positions; and
c) a mediating member associated with the holder about the backing member, wherein the mediating member may be provided for mounting the holder onto the mounting surface or a mounting member; and
wherein the holding assembly may be characterized in that the containers may be placed in an open or closed formation in either of the at least two positions relative to a mounting surface.
Optionally the positioning recess may be a bifurcated recess having at least three stop positions wherein each pair of stop positions corresponds to a container position relative to the mounting surface.
Optionally at least one peg may be configured to associate within the positioning recess to determine the position of the assembly relative to the mounting surface.
Optionally at least two positions relative to a mounting surface may be selected from the group consisting of substantially parallel to the mounting surface, about 45 degrees, about 30 degrees, about 60 degrees, up to 180 degrees and any combination thereof.
Optionally and preferably the at least two positions relative to a mounting surface includes: a) a first position forming an upright position that is substantially parallel to the mounting surface; and b) a second position tilted or angled position relative to the mounting surface selected from the group consisting about 45 degrees, about 30 degrees, about 60 degrees, up to 180 degrees and any combination thereof.
Optionally the holder extensions are selected from the group consisting of two flanking arms or two vertical holders, any combination thereof.
Optionally the holder extensions include two flanking arms and a lower surface retainer.
Optionally the mediating member may be configured to receive two holders.
Optionally the mediating member comprises at least two connectors for coupling with the mounting member.
Optionally the mediating member may be configured to receive a single holder.
Optionally at least one peg may be disposed about the mediating member or the backing member.
Optionally the container may be selected from the group consisting of a jar, jar with an integrated lid, container with an integrated hinged lid, open container, container with a seal.
An optional embodiment of the present invention provides a container organization system comprising the container holding assembly according to an optional embodiment of the present invention and a mounting member wherein the mounting member provides for mounting the holding assembly about a mounting surface; and wherein the mediating member facilitates mounting the container holding assembly about the mounting member.
Optionally the mounting member may be coupled to a mounting surface selected from the group consisting of a vertical surface, a wall, a base, a internal lumen of a carrying case, tool case, tool bucket, tool box.
Optionally at least two or more mounting members may be coupled with one another.
Optionally the mounting member may be coupled via a coupling member.
Optionally the mounting member may be a mounting panel including a panel rail provided for receiving and interfacing with a mediating member of holder assembly.
Optionally the mounting panel may be coupled with up to two mounting panels, wherein adjacent mounting panels are coupled about upper surface comprising a female coupling member and lower surface comprising a male coupling member.
Optionally the mounting member may be a mounting frame comprises a plurality of horizontal supports for accepting a mediating member about at least one face of the frame mounting member.
Optionally the frame mounting unit comprises a plurality of horizontal supports for accepting a mediating member about both faces of the frame mounting member.
Optionally the frame mounting unit comprises at least one connector slot for coupling adjacent frame mounting units with a coupler.
Optionally the connect slots are disposed about a vertical support structure defined about same frame mounting unit.
Optionally the mounting surface may be a mobile carrier in the form of a closed case in the form of a briefcase with at least one opening for gaining access to the modular mounting unit.
Optionally the mobile carrier comprises at least two openings to gain access to its mounting surface.
Optionally the mobile container carrier further comprises at least two mounting sockets.
Optionally the container organization system may be provided in the form of a tool bucket having a carrying handle. Optionally the tool bucket may comprise at least one holding assembly, according to optional embodiments of the present invention. Optionally, the at least one holding assembly may be disposed about an external surface of the tool bucket. Optionally the at least one holding assembly may be configured to protrude from the external surface or disposed about an indentation about at least one external surface. Optionally, the external surface further comprises at least one or more tool rack. Optionally the tool rack may be configured to associated and/or disassociate from the external surface.
Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. The materials, methods, and examples provided herein are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting.
The invention is herein described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings. With specific reference now to the drawings in detail, it is stressed that the particulars shown are by way of example and for purposes of illustrative discussion of the preferred embodiments of the present invention only, and are presented in order to provide what is believed to be the most useful and readily understood description of the principles and conceptual aspects of the invention. In this regard, no attempt is made to show structural details of the invention in more detail than is necessary for a fundamental understanding of the invention, the description taken with the drawings making apparent to those skilled in the art how the several forms of the invention may be embodied in practice.
In the drawings:
The principles and operation of the present invention may be better understood with reference to the drawings and the accompanying description. The following figure reference labels are used throughout the description to refer to similarly functioning components are used throughout the specification hereinbelow.
100 containers
101, 102, 104, 106 geometric container
201 holder assembly;
202 anterior opening
204 clasp, holder
204
a, 204b flanking arms
204
c top
204
d bottom
208 backing;
208
a first backing member;
208
b second backing member;
208
c backing recess,
208
d pivot
208
e angled surface
206 mediating member
206
a,b connectors;
206
c connector;
340 frame type mounting unit;
400 organization system
401 system frame
403 horizontal support structures
402 connector slot
405 vertical support structures
406, 406a, 406b connector slots
410 intersection
410
a right recess
410
b left recess
410
b “C” shaped coupler;
412
a left arm
412
c protruding end
412
b right arm
412
d protruding end
500 case
502 carrying handle
504 mounting sockets
600 organization system
602 carrying handle
604, 606 opening
1100 base
1400 a base
1401 mobile container organization system
1407 mobile container organization system
1402 mounting support members
1404 handle
1500 container organization system
1501 mounting member panel frame;
1501
u panel upper portion;
1501L panel lower portion;
1501
a upper rail anterior portion;
1501
b lower rail anterior portion;
1502 stackable panel connectors;
1502
f female coupling member;
1502L lower edge rail recess;
1502
m male coupling member;
1504 medial portion; coupling member;
1504
u upper rail recess;
1504L lower recess;
1504
w surface mount recess;
1510 container holding assembly;
1512 clasp/holder;
1512
a clasp/holder anterior portion;
1512
p clasp/holder posterior portion;
1512
o holder anterior opening;
1512L Left flanking clap arms;
1512R Right flanking clasp arm;
1512E lower surface retaining member;
1512
s retaining surface;
1514 mediating member;
1514
f mediating member frame;
1514
u mediating member frame upper surface;
1514L mediating member frame lower surface;
1514
b pivoting peg
1514
a positioning/angulation peg
1514
r stress relief recess;
1516 clasp backing;
1516R backing right side wall;
1516L backing left side wall;
1516
a backing angled surface;
1516R backing right side;
1516
b backing upright surface;
1518 bifurcated recess;
1518
a,b,c stop positions
2000 tool carrying device;
2002 handle;
2008 indentation/recess;
2012 tool rack;
2010 opening;
The present invention overcomes these deficiencies of the background art by providing a container organizing apparatus (1510, 201) and system (1500, 400). Most preferably, the apparatus (1510, 201) and system (1500, 400) according to the present invention provides for organizing containers, tools and container contents for example including but not limited to containers, bins and/or bottles, where the container and its contents may be stored (closed formation, with a closed lid) or accessed (open formation, with an open lid) in any position and more preferably in at least two position relative to a mounting surface, comprising an upright position 100a, b and at least one or more tilted or angled positions 100c,d, for example as shown in
Optionally, the containers and lids may take the form of any geometric shape that can have a corresponding clasp attach thereto.
Optionally the external surface of the containers may further comprise a groove, recess, or indentation, peg or the like specialized contact location for associating with a clasp utilized in the current invention.
Holder assembly 201 according to an optional embodiment of the present invention provides for holding at least two containers, optionally holder assembly may be provided such that a single container may be disposed thereabout, for example as depicted with holder assembly 1510. Holder assembly 201 comprises clasp 204, backing support 208 and mediating member 206. Most preferably clasp 204 provides for associating a container onto holder assembly 201 via arms 204a,b. Most preferably mediating member 206 provides for associated holder assembly with a mounting member provided for mounting holder assembly 201 onto a surface. Optionally mediating member 206 may provide for directly mounting assembly 201 onto a mounting surface.
Most preferably backing 208 provides for and facilitates associating clasp 204 with mediating member 206 while providing holder assembly 201 means for tilting a container at a controllable angle when associated with holder assembly 201. Most preferably backing 208 facilitates tilting container 100-106 relative to a mounting surface providing a container with up to about 180 degrees, more preferably about 30 degrees or about 60 degrees or about 90 degrees or about a 45 degree angle relative to an optional mounting surface.
Optionally holder assembly 201, 1510 according to the present invention may be configured to include at least one or more clasps about a single mediating member. For example mediating member 206 provides one embodiment showing a dual clamp 204 embodiment while mediating member 1516 (
Most preferably backing 208 facilitates and provides for positioning holding assembly 201 relative to mediating member 206 and/or a mounting surface (not shown). For example clasp 204 may be provided with at least one or more optional angles, for example about 45 degrees, or a range of angles optionally from about 0 (zero degrees) to 90 degrees. Optionally and preferably backing 208 provides for tilting container associated with holder assembly 201 via recess 208c, pivot 208d and angled surface 208e, as described in
Optionally and most preferably angled surface 208e corresponds to the tilting and/or angle provided for holding assembly 201.
Optionally mediating member may be provided with at least one or more connectors 206a-c for coupling holding assembly 201 to optional mounting surface and/or mounting member for example, mounting frame 340 (
Most preferably when holding assembly 201 is tilted or angled, as shown in
As previously described backing member 208 is optionally provided in the form of latch-hinge, as shown, comprising a first member 208a and a second member 208b, a recess 208c, and pivot 208d. Non stationary mediating members provides for placing the held container in at least two optional positions at 90 degrees or at an angle of about 45 degrees.
Optionally and most preferably mounting frame 1501 may receive a plurality of container holder assembly 1510. Most preferably assembly 1510 comprising mediating member 1514 provides for coupling holder assembly 1510 onto frame 1501. Holder assembly 1510 is characterized in that it may be configured to allow to reposition a container 100-106 associated therewith, to assume at least one angle relative to the mounting frame 1501. Optionally, the angle formed by the holder assembly 1510 and mounting frame 1501 may be preset, for example include but is not limited to 45 degrees, 30 degrees, 60 degrees, or 90 degrees. Optionally holder assembly 1510 may be configured to accommodate and/or provide a plurality of preset angles for example include but is not limited to 45 degrees, 30 degrees, 60 degrees, or 90 degrees. Optionally, holder assembly 1510 may configured to allow toggling between a plurality of present angles. Optionally and preferably the angle may be variably set to including angles from about 0 degrees up to about 180 degrees.
Optionally an organizing system 1500 may be formed by associating a plurality of holder assembly 1510 about a single mounting frame 1501 and/or by associating a plurality of mounting frames 1501 relative to and/or with other mounting frame panels 1501, for example as shown in
Optionally and preferably mounting panel frame 1501 may be mounted about any surface, for example including but not limited to a wall, a backing, a support frame, board or the like. Optionally and preferably mounting frame 1501 about a surface (not shown) may be facilitated with a surface mount recess 1504w, providing for fixing and/or mounting about a surface such as a wall, for example utilizing a adhesive, screw, nail or the like.
Optionally holder assembly 1510 may be associated directly onto a surface (mounting surface), without panel frame 1501. For example holder assembly 1510 may optionally be coupled to a surface via a mediating member 1514.
Most preferably, panel frame 1501 comprises an upper portion 1501u and a lower portion 1501L having a recess therebetween defined by a medial portion 1504. Optionally and preferably upper portion 1501u and lower portion 1501L extend from and are fluid with medial portion 1504.
Most preferably medial portion 1504 provides a panel mounting member or surface mounting member and for receiving holder assembly 1510, as shown.
Most preferably medial portion 1504 disposed about the posterior surface of panel 1501 may be provided in the form of a rail having an upper rail recess 1504u and a lower rail recess 1504L. Most preferably upper and lower rail recess 1504u, 1504L provide for coupling with mediating member 1514 as previously described.
Optionally and preferably medial portion 1504 extends from upper portion 1501u about its posterior surface at a distance from the lower edge of upper portion 1501u, defining anterior portion 1501a of upper rail 1504u. Optionally the distance from the lower edge of upper portion 1501u, defining the size of upper rail anterior portion 1501a may be customized and/or changed according to optional parameters. The size of portion 1501a may for example include but is not limited to be based on the materials properties of panel 1501, properties of mediating member 1514, properties associated with the material contained by assembly 1510, or the like.
Optionally and preferably medial portion 1504 extends from lower portion 1501b about its posterior surface at a distance from the lower edge of lower portion 1501L, defining anterior portion 1501a of lower rail 1504L. Optionally the distance from the lower edge of lower portion 1501L, defining the size of lower rail anterior portion 1501a may be customized and/or varied according to optional parameters. The size of portion 1501a may be customized based on optional parameters for example including but not limited to the materials properties of panel 1501, properties of mediating member 1514, properties associated with the material contained by assembly 1510, or the like.
Most preferably panel 1501 comprises a stackable panel connector 1502, as shown in
Most preferably male coupling member 1502m is provided about the lower edge of lower panel portion 1501L. Male coupling member 1502m may be realized as railing disposed about the length of panel 1501 that extends posteriorily from the lower edge of panel portion 1501L. Most preferably male coupling member 1502m is designed to fit with and couple with, and correspond with a female coupling member 1502f disposed about an adjacent panel 1501, for example as shown in
Most preferably female coupling member 1502f, is provided about the upper edge of upper panel portion 1501u. Optionally female coupling member 1502f may be provided in the form of a recess, as shown, extending from the posterior portion of upper portion 1501u, near or about the upper its upper edge. Most preferably female coupling member 1502f is designed to fit with and couple with, and correspond with a male coupling member 1502m disposed about an adjacent panel 1501, for example as shown in
Container clasp and/or holder 1512 is most preferably provided from a single body. Optional holder 1512 may be provided from a variety of optional materials for example including but not limited to plastics, polymers, composites, alloys, hybrids, metals, metal alloys, any combination thereof, or the like materials.
Holder 1512 comprises an anterior portion 1512a and a posterior portion 1512p, separated by a wall 1512w. Most preferably anterior portion 1512a provides for receiving and holding a container 100-106. Most preferably posterior portion 1512p provides for and facilitates mounting about a surface as well as facilitates determining the position of holder member 1512 relative to the mounting surface. Most preferably wall 1512w providing central support structure for holding member 1512 interfacing and mediating between both anterior portion 1512a and posterior portion 1512p.
Anterior portion 1512a comprises right arm 1512R and a left arm 1512L flanking wall 1512w defining the width of an anterior opening 1512o provided for receiving and securely holding a container, for example containers 100, 101-106 for example as shown in
Optionally and preferably anterior portion further comprises a lower surface retaining member 1512B, extending about the bottom portion of wall 1512w, and defining the lower limit of opening 1512o. Optionally the lower and/or bottom edge of retaining member 1512B may be fluid and/or continuous with the lower edge of wall 1512w. Most preferably retaining member 1512B may be provided for holding and interfacing with a container about its bottom surface corresponding to a container's length and/or height. Optionally and preferably retaining member 1512B fluidly extends from wall 1512w having the same width, therein forming a base onto which a container's bottom side may rest and/or associate with. Optionally, retainer member 1512B may comprise a retaining surface 1512s for further interfacing and retaining the bottom surface of a container. For example retaining surface 1512s may be provided as a textured surface providing increased surface area for retaining a container. Optionally retaining surface 1512s may be provided in the form of a recess for receiving a corresponding container peg. Optionally retaining surface 1512s may be provided as an extension providing for pressure fitting a container about retainer 1512B within opening 1512o.
Most preferably arms 1512R,L and lower surface retainer 1512B may be defined by the dimensions, shape of the container to be maintained. Optionally opening 1512o may be provided in any size and/or shape to suite optional and/or customized containers. Optionally opening 1512o preferably corresponding to the shape of the container to be held, for example semicircular to correspond to a circular shaped container 101, quadrilateral corresponding to container 102-106 having a square profile.
Most preferably posterior portion 1512p comprises backing 1516 extending posteriorily from wall 1512w, forming a housing provided for receiving mediating member 1514, therein facilitating mounting of assembly 1510. Most preferably backing 1516 comprises three surfaces extending from wall 1512 forming two side walls 1516R,L mediated and/or bridged with a roof. Most preferably backing 1516 forms an opening corresponding to the shape and form of mediating member 1514. Optionally backing 1516 forms an arch-like member extending between the bottom right surface of wall 1512w to the bottom left surface of wall 1512w, defining a right backing side wall 1516R and a left backing side wall 1516L.
Most preferably backing 1516 facilitates positing of holder assembly 1510 at an angle relative to a mounting surface with a bifurcated recess 1518 disposed about each side wall 1516R,L. Optionally and preferably backing 1516 is further provided with at least one angled surface 1516a provided to facilitate positing of holder assembly 1510 at an angle relative to a mounting surface, for example with angled surface 1516a, or parallel to a mounting surface, for example with surface 1516b. Optionally and preferably the posterior end of lower surface of each of side walls 1516R,L is provided with an edge cut forming an angle, for example as shown, to correspond to the positioning angle to be assumed by holder assembly 1510. Optionally, angled surface 1516a may provided with a plurality of angles up to about 180 degrees, for example including but not limited to about 45 degrees, about 60 degrees, about 30 degrees, or about 90 degrees, or the like. Optionally and preferably surface 1516a is provided with a 45 degree angle, as shown.
Most preferably bifurcated recess 1518 provides for position holder assembly 1510 relative to the mounting surface and in conjunction with mediating member 1514, in a plurality of optional positions, in at least an upright position, as shown in
Most preferably bifurcated recess 1518 comprise a plurality of stop positions 1518a,b,c provided for receiving and positioning a peg 1514a,b disposed about mediating member 1514, provided to define the position of holder assembly 1510 relative to a mounting surface. Optionally and preferably bifurcated recess 1518 is provided with a bifurcation angle corresponding to the angle surface 1516a, optionally and preferably substantially defining parallel planes. For example, the angle formed between stop positions 1518a and 1518c define an angle corresponding to the angle of surface 1516a, and stop positions 1518a and 1518b correspond to the angle of surface 1510, substantially upright.
Most preferably bifurcated recess 1518 is provided to receive and couple or otherwise associate with mediating member 1514 about at least two pegs 1514a,b. Most preferably peg 1514b provides a pivoting peg that is maintained in a constant relative position to the mounting surface and associated with bifurcated stop position 1518b. Most preferably peg 1514a provides a position and/or angulation peg 1514a allowing to position holder assembly 1510 at an angle relative to the mounting surface. Most preferably positioning peg 1514a is toggled between at least two stop positions, for example 1518a and 1518c. Optionally the number of stop position depending on the number of bifurcation and angles provided.
For example, as shown in
For example, as shown in
Mediating member 1514, a close up view of which is seen in
Optionally rail 1504 may serve as a mounting member when it is associated with a mounting surface about recess 1504w. For example, as shown in
Most preferably, mediating member 1514 posterior portion provides for associated with holder 1512 about backing 1516 and particularly bifurcated recess 1518, as previously described, and best seen in
Optionally and preferably mediating member 1514 comprises a recess 1514r surrounding positioning/angulation peg 1514a, provided as a stress absorbing means when holder assembly 1510 is provided in an angled position (
As shown in
Optionally support structure 403 may be provided in the form of panel 1501 or a portion thereof for example panel medial portion coupling member 1504, therein optionally and preferably allowing for associating frame mounting member 340 with at least one or more holding assembly 1510.
System 1401 is optionally carried by a user with handle 1404 and may be utilized as an accessory to a wall mounted container organizational systems, for example as shown in
Optionally tool carrying device 2000 may be realized in the form of a tool case, tool box or the like. Optionally tool carrying device 2000 may be provided with a lid and/or cover, to close open space 2010.
Most preferably organization device 2000 comprises at least one or more holding assembly, for example including but not limited to holding assembly 1510 as previously described
Optionally organization device 2000 may further comprise at least one or more tool rack 2012 about at least one or more surface, for example as shown. Optionally tool rack 2012 may be configured to hold any tool for example including but not limited to screw drivers, pliers, keys, wrench, Allen keys, power tools, hammers or the like tools. Optionally tool rack 2012 may be configured to associated and/or disassociate from device 2000. Optionally device 2000 may be modified and/or customized for different uses such that it is fit with different type of tool racks 2012 customized for different uses, for example a tool rack 2012 may be customized for a different uses for example a first tool rack 2012 may be customized for a plumber while a second tool rack 2012 may be customized for an electrician, therein forming a specialized carrying tool organizational device 2000.
While the invention has been described with respect to a limited number of embodiment, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the part of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.
Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not described to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.
Having described a specific preferred embodiment of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, it will be appreciated that the present invention is not limited to that precise embodiment and that various changes and modifications can be effected therein by one of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention defined by the appended claims.
Further modifications of the invention will also occur to persons skilled in the art and all such are deemed to fall within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
While the invention has been described with respect to a limited number of embodiments, it will be appreciated that many variations, modifications and other applications of the invention may be made.
This Application is a national phase of, and claims priority from, PCT Application No. PCT/IL 2012/000325, filed on Aug. 30, 2012, which claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/530,151, filed Sep. 1, 2011, which is hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
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