Modular tablescape carrying case

Abstract

A carrying case designed to transport tablescape items in smaller sub-containers nested within is disclosed. The carrying case includes a hardshell case, that includes a lid and base. The hardshell case is constructed of a rigid exterior and a padded interior. The carrying case additionally includes configured to be inserted into a cavity in the base. When inserted, the modular containers occupy substantially all of the available space in the cavity.

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BACKGROUNDTechnical Field[0001]The disclosed embodiments related to carrying cases. In particular, the disclosed embodiments relate to a modular carrying case for separating and transporting components of a tablescape.Description of the Related Art[0002]Currently, various techniques exist for transporting fragile items long distances. Generally, these techniques focus on bulk, commercial shipping, or shipping of individual items. For example, manufacturers package dinnerware in corrugated cardboard containers, sealed with shrink wrap, packaged in a bulk container, and shipped via commercial transport.[0003]While such techniques have existed for some time, new services provide entire tablescapes to rent for events such as dinner parties. Such services provide all cutlery, dinnerware, glassware, as well as linens, and other sundry items in a single package. End-users use tablescape items for events having a scheduled date. Shippers of rental tablescapes generally attempt to minimize t...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The modular carrying case effectively reduces damage and waste by maximizing space usage, minimizing mispackaging, and providing a reusable and aesthetically pleasing solution for transporting tablescapes.

Problems solved by technology

However, existing packaging fails to meet this requirement.

Cardboard packaging is generally not suitable for long-haul transport as the risks of damage are too significant.

Further, the lifetime of a cardboard package is limited, thus contributing to significant environmental waste.

Existing commercial shipping techniques generally utilize packaging that is not aesthetically pleasing and, similarly, includes significant waste (e.g., plastic shrink wrap, non-recyclable components, and excess cardboard).

Additionally, even if cardboard packaging may be used for return shipping, there are numerous deficiencies in using such packaging.

First, the use of cardboard generally requires complicated packing systems.

These systems are not amenable for re-use since the packaging cannot easily be re-packed by hand by end-users.

Second, cardboard packaging, even if used for return shipping, cannot generally be re-used for different end-users.

Thus, cardboard packaging is limited to a single distribution and, in some cases, return.

Third, most existing services rely on “generic” packaging.

This configuration results in standardized total container size, but the packaging therein varies depending on the items shipped, thus resulting in confusing and inconsistent internal packaging.

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