System for interconnecting covered under-bed storage boxes
a storage box and cover technology, applied in the field of storage boxes, can solve the problems of limiting the retail possibilities of large containers, large size of these prior art containers, and large shelf space required to accommodate these containers, so as to prevent the contents from getting dirty or dusty, and maximize the use of space beneath the bed or dresser.
Inactive Publication Date: 2010-09-16
LICARI YAFFA
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"The invention is a line of small storage boxes that can be placed beneath a bed or dresser. These boxes are designed to be connected to each other, making it easy to remove deep containers without having to pull out the outer ones. The boxes are also nested, meaning they can be arranged in a train, maximizing space and making it easy to customize the number of containers according to the user's needs. The storage boxes have attachment mechanisms on their walls that allow them to be connected to each other without interfering with the ability to close the lid or cover. The attachment mechanism is preferably not attached right at the top of the walls. The attachment mechanism comprises a coupling means such as hooks or male / female coupler devices."
Problems solved by technology
However, the large size of these prior art containers contribute to several undesirable consequences.
In a retail store, a rather significant amount of shelf space is required to accommodate these containers.
This limits the retail possibilities for large containers.
In addition, large containers are expensive to ship and store.
Large containers also are often impractical for use in homes.
Large containers are cumbersome and cannot easily be slid in and out from underneath a bed.
On the other hand, smaller containers, which are easier to handle, may be difficult to reach from under a bed.
They also are difficult to organize.
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[0024]The following is a detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the invention, reference being made to the drawings in which the same reference numerals identify the same elements of structure in each of the several figures. It should be noted that these drawings are merely exemplary in nature and in no way serve to limit the scope of the invention, which is defined by the claims appearing herein below.
[0025]The present invention comprises storage boxes sized and dimensioned for receiving bulky items such as sweaters, blankets, shoes, etc. and having a height suitable for sliding the covered box under a bed or dresser. In one simple and highly economical form, seen in FIGS. 1a-1e, each box 20 is provided with outer surface projections 22, sized, shaped and positioned to releasably engage its counterparts on an adjacent box. The outer surface projections 22 act as releasable hooks, which catch one another when the boxes are positioned end-to-end and pushed gently togeth...
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An under-bed storage box comprises a shallow (3″-10″) lower portion such as a bin, open-top box, tub or tray, which is covered or coverable by a shallow complementary shaped lid having a perimeter which comes down around the upper rim outside the lower portion, and the lower portion has connecting means, like docks, eyelets, slots, etc. for securely receiving and holding attachment means, like cable ties, wires, tabs, twist ties.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to storage boxes and more particularly to storage boxes dimensioned for sliding into the space under beds and dressers.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Under-bed shoe and sweater storage boxes having matching lids are well known in the art. Such storage containers are commonly molded from thermoplastics and are sized to in the area between the floor and the bottom surface of a bed.[0003]The under-bed storage boxes known in the art are large, usually rectangular containers, which take up a significant amount of area underneath a bed. However, the large size of these prior art containers contribute to several undesirable consequences.[0004]In a retail store, a rather significant amount of shelf space is required to accommodate these containers. This limits the retail possibilities for large containers. In addition, large containers are expensive to ship and store.[0005]Large containers also are often impractical for u...
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IPC IPC(8): B65D21/02
CPCB65D21/0201B65D21/0233B65D21/0204
Inventor LICARI, YAFFA
Owner LICARI YAFFA