Portable Modular Closet Insert And Method Of Using The Same
a modular and closet technology, applied in the field of portable storage containers, can solve the problems of insufficient closet space, inability to use the same, inability to meet the needs of small apartments or rooms,
Inactive Publication Date: 2014-04-24
KUNIS STEVEN C
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The present invention provides a new and improved portable storage unit that can be used for temporary storage of personal items such as clothing. It does not require packing, boxing, lifting or cleaning, and can be easily moved to different locations. It can also be used in new construction without the need for additional closet hardware and shelving. The closet insert provides a convenient and efficient solution for storing seasonal clothing or for transporting clothing to remote locations.
Problems solved by technology
The use of closets to store personal items in homes and apartments has always had the inherent limitation that the space available in a closet is finite and restricted.
This limitation is often a problem in the case of storing clothing in closets.
However, the limited space provided by closets in a home or apartment is often insufficient to accommodate the entire wardrobe owned by a person and / or his family in a neat and efficient manner.
This is especially problematic in the case of apartments which tend to have fewer and smaller closets.
However, while this may free up needed space in the closet, the additional piece of furniture itself takes up space in the room in which it is kept, which in the case of a small apartment or room may be undesirable or impossible.
Obviously, this is a time consuming process requiring removing garments from hangers, folding the garments, packing the box, lifting the box and driving the filled box to the storage location.
This is a time consuming process requiring clothing to be refolded or re-hung on their hangers and cleaned.
Another problem often arises in the temporary storage of personal items such as clothing in a closet at a remote location, such as a hotel, college dormitory or the like.
This is time consuming and often results in the clothes becoming wrinkled.
This is problematic in that the wardrobe takes up valuable living space.
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[0059]Referring now the drawings wherein like reference characters designate identical or corresponding parts throughout the several views, FIG. 1 schematically illustrates a closet enclosure 10 having a length 1 and depth d including an entrance opening 12 having a length e and a portable storage unit 14 constructed according to the prior art. All shelving, drawers and other closet hardware, such as hanger bars, tie racks and the like, have been removed from enclosure 10. The storage unit 14 has a unitary construction with a length L and depth D which are somewhat smaller than the length 1 and depth d of the closet enclosure 10. For example a conventional closet enclosure may have a length 1 of about 5 feet, a depth d of about 2 feet, and an entrance opening 12 having a length e of about 30 inches while the portable storage unit 14 may comprise a conventional portable closet having a length L of about 4 feet 8 inches and a depth D of about 21 inches. It is seen from FIG. 1 that, fo...
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A closet insert structured to fit in a closet enclosure in its entirety—includes at least one insert module including back, top and floor panels, and two end panels. Mounting structure is provided on at least one of the panels to which a coupling device is mountable for coupling another insert module to the at least one insert module.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates generally to the field of portable storage containers and, more particularly, to methods and apparatus for storing clothing and other personal items in a closet.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The use of closets to store personal items in homes and apartments has always had the inherent limitation that the space available in a closet is finite and restricted. This limitation is often a problem in the case of storing clothing in closets. For example, those who reside in regions that experience warm summers and cold winters generally have at least two sets of garments, heavier garments for use during the wintertime and lighter garments for use in warmer months. However, the limited space provided by closets in a home or apartment is often insufficient to accommodate the entire wardrobe owned by a person and / or his family in a neat and efficient manner. This is especially problematic in the case of apartments which tend to have fewer ...
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IPC IPC(8): A47B96/00A47B61/06
CPCA47B61/06A47B96/00A47B61/00A47B87/00A47B47/0091
InventorKUNIS, STEVEN C.
OwnerKUNIS STEVEN C