Storage System

Abstract

A storage system for organizing containers and lids of varying sizes, depths and shapes through the use of compartments. The compartments are configured in a variety of practical dimensions such as square, circular and rectangular. Retractable legs and sliding tracks offer additional storage capability and adaptability for users dealing with limited kitchen and cabinet space. The storage system also is collapsible for increased durability and this function—coupled with at least one front retractable leg and at least one rear retractable leg—allow the user to adjust such aspects as the height of the system. The containers and lids relating to the storage system are preferably of the plastic variety.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention is a storage system for organizing containers and lids of varying sizes, depths and shapes through the use of compartments. The compartments are configured in a variety of practical dimensions such as square, circular and flat. Retractable legs and sliding tracks offer additional storage capability.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Storage is a very important part of the overall function of a kitchen. In addition, many people are faced with small storage space in their kitchen. This leads to clutter and disorganization. This is especially true when it comes to plastic containers and lids. These items often get thrown into various cabinets and cupboards based on where they can be fitted or, in some cases, crammed in. What then happens is that these containers are never consistently placed in one area as more items are added to the kitchen. In that scenario, kitchen users must then operate like they are playing a puzzle game in that the...

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Benefits of technology

[0006]The present invention is a storage system relating to various types of containers and lids. More specifically, the present invention holds and organizes circular shaped containers, rectangular shaped containers, lids and other miscellaneous kitchenware. The present invention accomplishes this organizational and storage function through the shape, construction and depth of its compartments. In the preferred embodiment, at least four compartments each relate to differing shapes. These are the circular compartment, rectangular compartment, lids compartment and square compartment. This is to achieve optimal storage organization and compactness.

[0007]In addition, the present invention also includes at least one front retractable leg and at least one rear retractable leg. The preferred embodiment also adds at least two slideable tracks. The at least one front retractable leg and at least one rear retractable leg permit a user to adjust the height of the storage system. This is important because users often have different needs for storing other kitchen items such as trays and pans. In addition, users have very different amounts of cabinet space. The at least one front retractable leg and at least one rear retractable leg when retracted to a higher level permit more storage of other items below the storage system of the present invention. For those with shorter cabinets, the at least one front retractable leg and at least one rear retractable leg can be retracted to a shorter level to the point where the storage system is close to or touching the bottom of the cabinet.

[0008]The present invention in an additional embodiment also is collapsible. When the system of the present invention is collapsed, it is essentially formed into a more compact item that can be washed in the dishwasher or stowed for moving. In addition, this embodiment enables the user to collapse portions of each individual compartment. This aspect relates to catering the size of the compartments to fit various sizes of circular, rectangular or square containers in terms of their shapes and depths. By sliding the wired exterior of the system, the user can collapse individual compartments in order to alter the depth of that compartment.

Problems solved by technology

In addition, many people are faced with small storage space in their kitchen.

This leads to clutter and disorganization.

What then happens is that these containers are never consistently placed in one area as more items are added to the kitchen.

Furthermore, this also leads to the separation of lids from their relevant containers.

Moreover, some kitchens with limited space also result in some circular containers in one cabinet while other circular containers are in another.

Again, this causes frustration in the kitchen.

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