Container systems employing linking subsystems for coupling enclosure bodies, and related methods

Abstract

Container systems employing linking subsystems for coupling enclosure bodies, and related methods are disclosed. A container system may include first and second enclosure bodies. Each of the bodies contains a wall structure enclosing an inner space and a lip forming a passageway through the wall structure. The container system also includes a linking subsystem configured to reversibly couple the wall structures of the bodies together. The user may uncouple the bodies from each other and recouple them together as desired. In this manner, the container system offers a more stable combination resistant to falling over and an organizational flexibility to couple the bodies together when items within the bodies and desired to be used together.

Description

BACKGROUNDField of the Disclosure[0001]The technology of the disclosure relates to containers and related couplings between containers.Technical Background[0002]Conventional enclosures are convenient for containing items to be used. Generally, an enclosure has a body having an inner surface that defines an inner space. One or more items may be located in the inner space and surrounded by the body. The enclosure may also include an opening to permit the one or more items to be placed into the inner space. This opening may also allow the one or more items to be later removed from the inner space. Examples of enclosures may be separate containers to hold French fries, catsup, and mustard.[0003]Enclosures may offer several advantages by preventing contamination, permitting ease of transportation, and convenient allocation of resources. Indeed, the items within enclosures may be protected from contamination from other items outside by the body that surrounds it. The shape and size of the...

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Benefits of technology

This patent describes a container system that can be easily connected and disconnected using a linking subsystem. The system consists of two enclosure bodies with lip structures that form passageways through the walls. The system can be conveniently uncoupled and recoupled as needed. This design provides stability and flexibility for combining the contents of the two bodies. The technical effect of this patent is to provide a convenient and flexible way to use a container system for combining and accessing the contents of two enclosure bodies.

Problems solved by technology

However, conventional enclosures don't conveniently support multi-tasking activities involving the use of several enclosures at the same time.

This may be be particularly challenging when space is limited.

This can be complicated as one or more of the enclosures may inadvertently fall over spilling contents on a countertop or floor as enclosures are exchanged between multiple users and possibly misplaced.

Also, one or more of the enclosures may be misplaced in the environment causing frustration to the user.

Conventional approaches for organizing enclosures in such environments may include using a tray customized for the enclosures being used, but trays may be incompatible in situations where there is limited space.

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