Organizer and stackable organizer assembly

Abstract

An organizer including a base member, a continuous sidewall extending substantially upwardly from the base member and a lid member connectable to the continuous sidewall, the lid member including: an inner member, an outer member connected to the inner member, a plurality of notches arranged within the inner member and a first resilient connecting member releasably securable to and extending between the plurality of notches and a stackable organizer assembly including the organizer.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention broadly relates to organizers and, more particularly, to stackable organizers.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Organizers are available in a variety of shapes and sizes for providing organizing solutions for kitchen utensils, writing utensils, and toiletries just to name a few. These organizers are typically constructed to fit in drawers and / or atop countertops and are usually cuboid in shape including a top surface that is open. One such typical organizer is available from the Container Store having a headquarters at 500 Freeport Parkway, Coppell, Tex. 75019, and includes units called Like-it Bricks™ which stack and slide on each other. Each “brick” has a solid base member, perforated sidewalls and an open top. Repositionable dividers can be placed to subdivide each brick. Unfortunately, any items placed in any brick are free to slip and slide along the solid base member between the sidewalls. Additionally, if the brick is turned over onto ...

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Benefits of technology

[0014]It is yet another object of the present invention to provide an organizer that stores a multitude of items and keeps each stored item separate from the others.

[0015]It is another object of the present invention to provide an organizer that stores items and prevents the stored items from sliding along the base of the organizer.

[0016]It is still another object of the present invention to provide a partially enclosed organizer that is also easy to clean.

[0017]It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a partially enclosed organizer that is translucent or transparent so the items contained within the organizer are easily visualized.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, any items placed in any brick are free to slip and slide along the solid base member between the sidewalls.

Additionally, if the brick is turned over onto one of its sides, items are likely to fall out.

Unfortunately, these lids can be bulky and thus, difficult to clean.

Additionally, these lids can be difficult to separate from the container.

Moreover, when the lid is secured in place, the contents of the organizer are inaccessible.

However, it is difficult to clean the inside surfaces of each lateral member and the inside surfaces of the holder arranged thereunder.

Additionally, nothing prevents the toothbrushes from sliding along the base of the holder.

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