This invention relates generally to organizing, sorting, and stowage devices and apparatuses for carrying, storing, and using tools, office supplies, electronics, electronics accessories, consumable equipment, and any similarly sized collection of objects or things.
This invention relates specifically to customizable, custom fitted, purpose built bags, carry bags, tool boxes for organizing, sorting, and stowage devices and apparatuses for carrying, storing, and using tools, office supplies, electronics, electronics accessories, consumable equipment, and any similarly sized collection of objects or things.
This invention relates more specifically to portable, handheld, and hand carried customizable, custom fitted, purpose built bags, carry bags, tool boxes for organizing, sorting, and stowage devices and apparatuses for carrying, storing, and using tools, office supplies, electronics, electronics accessories, consumable equipment, and any similarly sized collection of objects or things.
Available today are many kinds of devices and apparatuses for organizing, sorting, and stowage of tools, office supplies, electronics, electronics accessories, consumable equipment, and any similarly sized collection of objects or things. There are devices and apparatuses that are stationary and some that are portable and/or handheld for hand carrying, storing, and using said tools, office supplies, electronics, electronics accessories, consumable equipment, and any similarly sized collection of objects or things.
There are customizable devices and apparatuses that are stationary and some that are portable and/or handheld for hand carrying, storing, and using said tools, office supplies, electronics, electronics accessories, consumable equipment, and any similarly sized collection of objects or things. And, there are some such customizable devices and apparatuses that can be to some limited degree re-configured for carrying, storing, and using said tools, office supplies, electronics, electronics accessories, consumable equipment, and any similarly sized collection of objects or things.
What there is not is a nearly infinitely reconfigurable panel to hold items of varying dimension and weight that is useable in bag a portable bag, tool bag or box, and tool chest form as well as door panels for double sided use while hung or hinged to a wall, ceiling, floor, cabinet, or what have you. Further, there is not one that is more secure (can even be shaken without loosening attached items).
In light of the foregoing prior art, there is a need for an organizational system for bags, drawers, and doors that is nearly infinitely reconfigurable to better accommodate changes in the tools, office supplies, electronics, electronics accessories, consumable equipment, and any similarly sized collection of objects or things collected and kept.
The organizational system for bags, drawers, and doors consists of a panel covered with a grid of slots passing through the panel creating openings through which straps can be passed and adjusted to form a loop which provides a secure attachment point on two sides of tools, office supplies, electronics, electronics accessories, consumable equipment, and any similarly sized collection of objects or things collected and kept. The panel can have few to many slots, slots having multiple directions (angles) askew from each other that are aligned organized and sorted out grid like or as needed for special/custom use enabling nearly infinite adjustability.
According to a first aspect of the invention, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items comprising a first panel having a first plurality of rectangular slots comprising at least a first slot, a second slot, a third slot, and a fourth slot each passing through said first panel wherein said first plurality of rectangular slots is configured in parallel rows or parallel columns in alignment with each other in pairs and a plurality of tool straps comprising at least a first tool strap wherein each of said plurality of tool straps is configured to pass through two slots among said first plurality of rectangular slots.
According to a second aspect of the invention, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein said first panel further comprises a second plurality of rectangular slots comprising at least a fifth slot, a sixth slot, a seventh slot, and an eighth slot each passing through one of said plurality of panels wherein said second plurality of rectangular slots is configured in parallel rows or parallel columns in alignment with each other in pairs and positioned at an angle between five and eighty-five degrees to said first plurality of rectangular slots.
According to a third aspect of the invention, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein said first panel further comprises at least one mounting bracket.
According to a fourth aspect of the invention, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein each of said first plurality of rectangular slots comprises spherical ends.
According to a fifth aspect of the invention, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein each of said second plurality of rectangular slots comprises spherical ends.
According to a sixth aspect of the invention, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein said plurality of tool straps comprises hook and loop fabric for adjusting a length.
According to a seventh aspect of the invention, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein said plurality of tool straps comprises elastic fabric for adjusting a tension.
According to an eighth aspect of the invention, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein each of said plurality of tool straps comprises a snap off buckle for adjusting a length.
According to a ninth aspect of the invention, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items comprising at least a second panel having a third plurality of rectangular slots comprising at least a ninth slot, a tenth slot, an eleventh slot, and a twelfth slot each passing through said second panel wherein said third plurality of rectangular slots is configured in parallel rows or parallel columns in alignment with each other in pairs.
According to a tenth aspect of the invention, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein each of said first plurality of rectangular slots comprises spherical ends.
According to an eleventh aspect of the invention, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein said second panel further comprises a fourth plurality of rectangular slots comprising at least a thirteenth slot, a fourteenth slot, a fifteenth slot, and an sixteenth slot each passing through one of said plurality of panels wherein said second plurality of rectangular slots is configured in parallel rows or parallel columns in alignment with each other in pairs and positioned at an angle between five and eighty-five degrees to said first plurality of rectangular slots.
According to a twelfth aspect of the invention, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein each of said second plurality of rectangular slots comprises spherical ends.
According to a thirteenth aspect of the invention, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items comprising a carry bag larger than any one of said plurality of panels having a re-close-able opening configured to pass said plurality of panels for containment within said carry bag.
According to a fourteenth aspect of the invention, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein said re-close-able opening comprises a zipper.
According to a fifteenth aspect of the invention, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items comprising a first panel having a first plurality of cross-shaped slots comprising at least a first cross-shaped slot, a second cross-shaped slot, a third cross-shaped slot, and a fourth cross-shaped slot each passing through said first panel wherein said first plurality of cross-shaped slots is configured in parallel rows or parallel columns in alignment with each other in pairs and a plurality of tool straps comprising at least a first tool strap wherein each of said plurality of tool straps is configured to pass through two cross-shaped slots among said first plurality of cross-shaped slots.
According to a sixteenth aspect of the invention, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein said first panel further comprises at least one mounting bracket.
According to a seventeenth aspect of the invention, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein said plurality of tool straps comprises hook and loop fabric for adjusting a length.
According to an eighteenth aspect of the invention, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein said plurality of tool straps comprises elastic fabric for adjusting a tension.
According to a nineteenth aspect of the invention, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein each of said plurality of tool straps comprises a snap of buckle for adjusting a length.
According to a twentieth aspect of the invention, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items comprising at least a second panel having a second plurality of cross-shaped slots comprising at least a third cross-shaped slot, a fourth cross-shaped slot, a fifth cross-shaped slot, and a sixth cross-shaped slot each passing through said second panel wherein said second plurality of cross-shaped slots is configured in parallel rows or parallel columns in alignment with each other in pairs.
According to a twenty-first aspect of the invention, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items comprising a carry bag larger than any one of said plurality of panels having a re-close-able opening configured to pass said plurality of panels for containment within said carry bag.
According to a twenty-second aspect of the invention, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein said re-close-able opening comprises a zipper. [0000] An advantage of the organizational system for bags, drawers, and doors is a nearly infinitely reconfigurable panel to hold items of varying dimension and weight that is useable in bag a portable bag, tool bag or box, and tool chest form as well as door panels for double sided use while hung or hinged to a wall.
An advantage of the organizational system for bags, drawers, and doors is securely holding items to the panel of varying dimension and weight that is useable in bag a portable bag, tool bag or box, and tool chest form as well as door panels for double sided use while hung or hinged to a wall.
The invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
The detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein. The disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. The details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as the basis for the claims and as a basis for teaching one skilled in the art how to make and use the invention.
References in the specification to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “an example embodiment,” etcetera, indicate that the embodiment described may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but every embodiment may not necessarily include the particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Moreover, such phrases are not necessarily referring to the same embodiment. Further, when a particular feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, it is submitted that it is within the knowledge of one skilled in the art to effect such feature, structure, or characteristic in connection with other embodiments whether or not explicitly described.
Furthermore, it should be understood that spatial descriptions (e.g., “above,” “below,” “up,” “left,” “right,” “down,” “top,” “bottom,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” etc.) used herein are for purposes of illustration only, and that practical implementations of the structures described herein can be spatially arranged in any orientation or manner.
Throughout this specification, the word “comprise”, or variations thereof such as “comprises” or “comprising”, will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element, integer or step, or group of elements integers or steps, but not the exclusion of any other element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps.
Throughout this specification, the word “item”, are variations thereof such as “items”, will be understood to imply any generally handheld sized tools, office supplies, electronics, electronics accessories, and consumable equipment.
Throughout this specification, the word “strap”, or variations thereof such as “tool strap” or “item strap”, will be understood to imply any strapping, belting, elastic, hook and loop, and/or any other suitable fabric or material that can be used to create a loop, or adjustable loop to secure a part or body of any tools, office supplies, electronics, electronics accessories, or consumable equipment to a panel snuggly both to retain position and retain placement during transit or movement of said panel.
Throughout this specification, the phrase “carry bag” will be understood to imply any bag, briefcase, suitcase, hard shell case, soft shell case, and any suitable bag or container with handles or straps for toting or carrying the carry bag.
Throughout this specification, the phrase “re-close-able opening” will be understood to imply any zipper, magnetic closure, button closure, and/or any other suitable means for closing and opening a bag or pocket that is useful for passing and mounting tools and/or the panel.
Index of Labelled Features in Figures. Features are listed in numeric order by Figure in numeric order.
Referring to the Figures, there is shown in
Element 100 which is an organizational system for bags, drawers, and doors.
Element 110 which is a panel.
Element 120 which is a rectangular slot.
Element 130 which is a slot.
Element 140 which is a tool strap.
Element 150 which is a mounting bracket.
Element 160 which is hook and loop fabric for tool straps.
Element 180 which is a carry bag.
Element 190 which is a re-close-able opening of a carry bag.
Element 200 which is a zipper of a re-close-able opening.
Element 210 which is a cross-shaped slot.
Element 510 which is a file.
Element 520 which is a scissors.
Element 530 which is a knife in a sheath.
Element 540 which is a testing device.
Element 550 which is a bandage.
Element 560 which is a sling.
Element 570 which is a pliers.
The organizational system for bags, drawers, and doors consists of a panel covered with a grid of slots passing through the panel creating openings through which straps can be passed and adjusted to form a loop which provides a secure attachment point on two sides of tools, office supplies, electronics, electronics accessories, consumable equipment, and any similarly sized collection of objects or things collected and kept. The panel can have few to many slots, slots having multiple directions (angles) askew from each other that are aligned organized and sorted out grid like or as needed for special/custom use enabling nearly infinite adjustability.
The widely varying position placement potential of any combination of slots allows for the creation of a panel with slots and straps to accommodate and hold securing in position virtually any tools, office supplies, electronics, electronics accessories, consumable equipment, and any similarly sized collection of objects or things collected and kept. Because it is intended to be user configured any item of any shape, size, or unusual form factor can be held securely while remaining clearly visible, and immediately accessible. Multiple straps can be added for additional security and position maintenance.
The vast variability of configuration enables the dimensioning and creation of a tool bag, tool box, or carry bag capable of providing customized stowage, maintenance, and use of tools, office supplies, electronics, electronics accessories, consumable equipment, and any similarly sized collection of objects or things.
Additionally the present invention can be embodied as a door panel or collection of door panels hung from the ceiling, wall, or floor with or without a hinge for providing customized stowage, maintenance, and use of tools, office supplies, electronics, electronics accessories, consumable equipment, and any similarly sized collection of objects or things.
Different embodiments of the present invention are configurations and uses that include bags, tool bags, kits, tool kits, tool chests and carry bags used for providing customized stowage, maintenance, and use of tools, office supplies, electronics, electronics accessories, consumable equipment, and any similarly sized collection of objects or things.
According to a preferred embodiment, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items comprising a first panel having a first plurality of rectangular slots comprising at least a first slot, a second slot, a third slot, and a fourth slot each passing through said first panel wherein said first plurality of rectangular slots is configured in parallel rows or parallel columns in alignment with each other in pairs and a plurality of tool straps comprising at least a first tool strap wherein each of said plurality of tool straps is configured to pass through two slots among said first plurality of rectangular slots.
According to an alternate embodiment, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein said first panel further comprises a second plurality of rectangular slots comprising at least a fifth slot, a sixth slot, a seventh slot, and an eighth slot each passing through one of said plurality of panels wherein said second plurality of rectangular slots is configured in parallel rows or parallel columns in alignment with each other in pairs and positioned at an angle between five and eighty-five degrees to said first plurality of rectangular slots.
According to an alternate embodiment, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein said first panel further comprises at least one mounting bracket.
According to an alternate embodiment, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein each of said first plurality of rectangular slots comprises spherical ends.
According to an alternate embodiment, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein each of said second plurality of rectangular slots comprises spherical ends.
According to an alternate embodiment, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein said plurality of tool straps comprises hook and loop fabric for adjusting a length.
According to an alternate embodiment, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein said plurality of tool straps comprises elastic fabric for adjusting a tension.
According to an alternate embodiment, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein each of said plurality of tool straps comprises a snap off buckle for adjusting a length.
According to an alternate embodiment, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items comprising at least a second panel having a third plurality of rectangular slots comprising at least a ninth slot, a tenth slot, an eleventh slot, and a twelfth slot each passing through said second panel wherein said third plurality of rectangular slots is configured in parallel rows or parallel columns in alignment with each other in pairs.
According to an alternate embodiment, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein each of said first plurality of rectangular slots comprises spherical ends.
According to an alternate embodiment, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein said second panel further comprises a fourth plurality of rectangular slots comprising at least a thirteenth slot, a fourteenth slot, a fifteenth slot, and an sixteenth slot each passing through one of said plurality of panels wherein said second plurality of rectangular slots is configured in parallel rows or parallel columns in alignment with each other in pairs and positioned at an angle between five and eighty-five degrees to said first plurality of rectangular slots.
According to an alternate embodiment, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein each of said second plurality of rectangular slots comprises spherical ends.
According to an alternate embodiment, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items comprising a carry bag larger than any one of said plurality of panels having a re-close-able opening configured to pass said plurality of panels for containment within said carry bag.
According to an alternate embodiment, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein said re-close-able opening comprises a zipper.
According to a preferred embodiment, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items comprising a first panel having a first plurality of cross-shaped slots comprising at least a first cross-shaped slot, a second cross-shaped slot, a third cross-shaped slot, and a fourth cross-shaped slot each passing through said first panel wherein said first plurality of cross-shaped slots is configured in parallel rows or parallel columns in alignment with each other in pairs and a plurality of tool straps comprising at least a first tool strap wherein each of said plurality of tool straps is configured to pass through two cross-shaped slots among said first plurality of cross-shaped slots.
According to an alternate embodiment, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein said first panel further comprises at least one mounting bracket.
According to an alternate embodiment, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein said plurality of tool straps comprises hook and loop fabric for adjusting a length.
According to an alternate embodiment, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein said plurality of tool straps comprises elastic fabric for adjusting a tension.
According to an alternate embodiment, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein each of said plurality of tool straps comprises a snap of buckle for adjusting a length.
According to an alternate embodiment, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items comprising at least a second panel having a second plurality of cross-shaped slots comprising at least a third cross-shaped slot, a fourth cross-shaped slot, a fifth cross-shaped slot, and a sixth cross-shaped slot each passing through said second panel wherein said second plurality of cross-shaped slots is configured in parallel rows or parallel columns in alignment with each other in pairs.
According to an alternate embodiment, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items comprising a carry bag larger than any one of said plurality of panels having a re-close-able opening configured to pass said plurality of panels for containment within said carry bag.
According to an alternate embodiment, there is an apparatus for organizing and stowing items wherein said re-close-able opening comprises a zipper.
An advantage of the organizational system for bags, drawers, and doors is a nearly infinitely reconfigurable panel to hold items of varying dimension and weight that is useable in bag a portable bag, tool bag or box, and tool chest form as well as door panels for double sided use while hung or hinged to a wall.
An advantage of the organizational system for bags, drawers, and doors is a nearly infinitely reconfigurable panel to hold items of varying dimension and weight that is useable in bag a portable bag, tool bag or box, and tool chest form as well as door panels for double sided use while hung or hinged to a wall.
The present invention is a nearly infinitely reconfigurable panel to hold items of varying dimension and weight that is useable in bag a portable bag, tool bag or box, and tool chest form as well as door panels for double sided use while hung or hinged to a wall it is thus an easier to use version of any tool box, chest, or organizational device or apparatus that exists today.
An advantage of the organizational system for bags, drawers, and doors is securely holding items to the panel of varying dimension and weight that is useable in bag a portable bag, tool bag or box, and tool chest form as well as door panels for double sided use while hung or hinged to a wall. Looking at the prior art there are many objects held with too long and loose of strapping material, and or limited or no capability to adjust during or while in use. In contrary when using the present invention one can vigorously shake the panel with no fear of items falling off unlike the various things available today.
The invention has been described by way of examples only. 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 desired 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 claims.
Although the invention has been explained in relation to various embodiments, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.