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Adjustable Holder and Organizer

a technology which is applied in the field of adjustable holder and organizer, can solve the problems of difficult facilitation, relatively expensive and complex

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-06-28
HILL MICHAEL JOHN
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This is time-consuming and does not easily facilitate moving the tool to a different location or replacing the tool with new model.
It is also known to utilize foam or some other moldable material to make a custom fitting opening for a tool, but this is relatively expensive and complex and the foam must generally be discarded if rearrangement is desired.

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[0020] Reference is now made to the drawings in which reference numerals refer to like elements.

[0021] Referring to FIG. 1, an adjustable holder and organizer is shown having a plurality of pins 106 movably mounted within a frame 104. Tools 102 or other items are pressed against pins 106 moving them toward frame 104, thus leaving a space which custom fits tools 102. In this way various shapes are accommodated and allows a user to visually ascertain the correct space for a selected tool 102. The user can rearrange the tools by simply resetting pins 106 and placing tool 102 in a new location.

[0022] Referring now to FIG. 2, a portion of pins 106 are shown passing through pin openings within frame 104. The openings may have a close tolerance between pins 106 to provide frictional positional support as they are moved. The openings may be lined with a bushing (not shown) to provide consistent frictional resistance as pin 106 moves. The bushing (not shown) could be made of a soft metal s...

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Abstract

An adjustable holder and organizer comprises a plurality of movable pins that fit within a frame having a plurality of pin openings that allow the pins to move from a fully extended position to a fully retracted position. A tool or other item is placed against the pins and pressure applied to move the pins under the tool leaving the other pins extended thus creating a custom space to hold the tool. The pins may be frictionally engaged within the openings by means of O-rings, frictional bushings or spring biased detents. The frame may be placed within a housing to utilize the adjustable holder and organizer within a drawer or other flat surface. A reset panel may be disposed within a housing to enable a user to return the pins to a fully extended position to customize the adjustable holder and organizer for different uses.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority and herein incorporates by reference U.S. provisional patent application 60 / 752,604, filed Dec. 22, 2005.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Anyone who has experienced the frustration of not being able to locate a tool when needed will appreciate the need for an easy to use organizer. Jobs are made easier by being able to locate needed tools and clutter is eliminated by good organizational aides. Tool cabinets, shelves, workbenches, cabinets and peg boards have all been utilized to help people locate and organize items. It is known to trace an outline around a tool that has been placed on a wall organizer or in a drawer. This is time-consuming and does not easily facilitate moving the tool to a different location or replacing the tool with new model. [0003] It is also known to utilize foam or some other moldable material to make a custom fitting opening for a tool, but this is relatively expensive and complex and the foam m...

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IPC IPC(8): A47F7/00
CPCA47F7/00B25H3/04B25H3/06
Inventor HILL, MICHAEL JOHN
Owner HILL MICHAEL JOHN