The invention relates generally to a storage device system to orderly and predictably house small items. The device more specifically would place the items into predetermined compartments where they would be readily accessible and protected from the outside elements such as dirt and moisture. The invention would cushion the items and provide sound deadening capabilities by virtue of the design and material selection.
In the venues of law enforcement, military operations, and competitive shooting sports, there are needs to carry spare batteries for the different tactical equipment required to carry out a certain mission. The batteries required are sometimes of a differing voltage and size specification such as but not limited to AA, N, 1/3N, CR123. Some of the equipment, such as tactical high powered equipment and flashlights, are of such a high intensity that the batteries only last a short period. In situations that might require the use of these flashlights, often times the batteries will drain and the old ones need to be quickly replaced with fresh ones. Not being able to find spare batteries quickly or to have the correct size and voltage batteries that are known to be fresh, can be a dangerous situation. The invention addresses this problem.
In PRIOR ART, some of the methods of storing these batteries was to keep them in pockets in the clothing. Another method of storing the batteries might be to place them into plastic storage bags and place them in pockets. Some have wrapped the batteries with tape and stored them together. In PRIOR ART the methods of storing the batteries so they were readily available, predictable in their location, and protected from damage and outside elements has shortcomings.
The invention is comprised of a shaped housing,
The invention will store the batteries in a clean and dry environment. The invention will keep the battery terminals from contacting objects and causing them to discharge or potentially to generate damaging heat or even fire. The invention is part of a system whereby the storage device is placed into a pouch and can be attached to a belt or tactical garment and be readily available and predictable as to its location. The invention has the flexibility in the design to have multiple changeable configurations,
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In its preferred embodiment, the invention would be composed of a rigid formed housing
In its preferred embodiment, the invention would have a shaped insert that would have an exterior shape that would closely match the interior of the rigid formed housing,
In its preferred embodiment, the shaped insert would have an exterior shape that would closely match the interior of the rigid formed housing and a changeable interior shape.
In its preferred embodiment, the shaped insert would have an exterior shape that would closely match the interior of the rigid formed housing and a changeable interior shape.
In its preferred embodiment, the shaped insert would have an exterior shape that would closely match the interior of the rigid formed housing and have no predetermined interior shape and thus be blank.
In its preferred embodiment, the shaped insert would have an exterior shape that would closely match the interior of the rigid formed housing and have no predetermined interior shape and could be configured by the user to accept the desired component shape to be stored in the insert.
In its preferred embodiment, a blank shaped insert
In its preferred embodiment, the rigid formed housing with a shaped insert in place inside the housing
In its preferred embodiment, the assembled unit,
In its referred embodiment, the invention would be comprised of a rigid housing with a changeable shaped insert that is or can be configured to accept small components such as but not limited to batteries. The invention can also easily have shaped inserts whose interior cavities will be shaped to accept any small items that will fit into the interior confines of the housing. The rigid housing will be of a non conductive material such as but not limited to injection molded plastic. The shaped insert will be of a material that provides a cushioning from impact. The shaped insert will be of a non conductive material to separate components and keep them apart from other components. The shaped insert could be made from but not limited to a semi rigid foam or similar material that can be cut or shaped. The flexible lid would have a mating(s) surface to provide an attachment to the rigid housing by means of stretching over and around the perimeter of the rigid housing