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Method and apparatus for a collapsible multi-compartment storage and display center

a multi-compartment storage and display center technology, applied in the field of physical storage devices, can solve the problems of not always providing the preferred storage option, large wall space consumed by storage units such as bookshelves, and inability to use storage racks

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-12-15
SWANSON JOHN L
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"The present invention is a storage system that includes two storage racks with interlocking connectors that allow the racks to be parallel. The racks have a continuous folded sheet with display bins arranged in columns. The technical effect of this invention is a more efficient and organized storage system that allows for easy access to display bins and reduces the amount of space needed for storage."

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Storage units, such as bookshelves, can consume a large quantity of wall space.
Additionally, storage racks do not always provide preferred storage options usable for organization.
Further, storage racks are not always adapted to display contents stored.
Finally, storage racks often require extensive assembly which can involve tools.

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[0013] The following detailed description of the present subject matter refers to subject matter in the accompanying drawings which show, by way of illustration, specific aspects and embodiments in which the present subject matter may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the present subject matter. References to “an”, “one”, or “various” embodiments in this disclosure are not necessarily to the same embodiment, and such references contemplate more than one embodiment. The following detailed description is demonstrative and not to be taken in a limiting sense. The scope of the present subject matter is defined by the appended claims, along with the full scope of legal equivalents to which such claims are entitled.

[0014]FIG. 1A shows a sheet with excises and creases, according to one embodiment of the present subject matter. In various embodiments, the sheet 100 is used to form a storage rack. The illustrati...

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Abstract

A storage rack formed form two or more multi bin storage subcomponents. In various embodiments, each storage subcomponent is made by cutting and creasing a large sheet, and the folding the large sheet along the creases. In one embodiment, each of the storage subcomponents are made from paperboard. In one embodiment, four subcomponents are interlocked and include a base adapted for rotation.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 578,094 filed Jun. 8, 2004, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD [0002] This invention relates to the field of physical storage devices and particularly to those containing separate compartments vertically stacked with a rotational capability. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Storage units, such as bookshelves, can consume a large quantity of wall space. Additionally, storage racks do not always provide preferred storage options usable for organization. Further, storage racks are not always adapted to display contents stored. Finally, storage racks often require extensive assembly which can involve tools. [0004] What is needed is a storage rack which is compact, which encourages organization and display of contents, and which is easy to assemble. SUMMARY [0005] The above-mentioned problems and others no...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47B43/02A47G29/00A47B49/00A47F5/11
CPCA47B43/02A47B49/00A47F5/116
Inventor SWANSON, JOHN L.
Owner SWANSON JOHN L