Storage container with graphic storage and viewing portals

Abstract

The storage container of the present invention has provisions for retaining graphic elements within the storage container sides and lid. The graphic elements may be viewed through the transparent, or semi-transparent material of the storage container box and lid. The user of the storage container may easily select graphic elements which relate to the items stored within. The graphic elements may be portions of the original packaging of the items to be stored, or may be produced by the user. The graphic elements are easily positioned and retained within the storage container by clips located along the box sides, and within a recess beneath the lid. The graphic elements are then readily viewable from the exterior of the container through the container sides and top, and are readily replaceable as new items are stored within the container.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 569,547, filed in Dec. 12, 2011, the entirety of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention generally relates to containers for storing items. More particularly, the present invention relates to a container wherein graphics may be positioned within the container, and viewed from the exterior.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Storage containers are used in many home and professional settings. Storage containers currently available on the market come in many sizes, shapes and price points. Labels applied to the outside of the container may aid the consumer in keeping track of the items in a box. Often, the need of the consumer is not satisfied by the simple storage of items in a container. The consumer may need to store text and graphic elements in the form of instru...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a storage container designed to have a graphic element positioned adjacent the inner surface of the container. The graphic element can be easily viewed from the exterior of the container. The container includes a base member and a removable lid that can be engaged and retained to form an enclosed container. The base member has a bottom and vertical sides with inner and outer surfaces. The lid has a central recessed portion that can receive the graphic element and a retaining plate that can hold the graphic element in position. The container is transparent or semi-transparent and can be made from materials such as polypropylene or polycarbonate. The technical effects of the invention include the ability to easily display informational graphics in a storage container and the ability to restrain the graphic element in position.

Problems solved by technology

Often, the need of the consumer is not satisfied by the simple storage of items in a container.

Often the original retail packaging of an item is not a good solution of the long term storage and retrieval of the item pieces.

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