Interlocking container insertion device

Abstract

An interlocking container insertion device includes a plurality of interlocking container insertion members including a plurality of interlocking tongues, a plurality of interlocking cavities, and a body structure. The interlocking tab may project distally from the body structure. The interlocking tabs of all components can have substantially the same tab size and tab shape. The interlocked cavities of all components can have substantially the same cavity size and cavity shape. The tongue shape can be a negative image of the cavity shape. And the interlocking convex tongue can be interlocked with the interlocking cavity. The interlocking container insertion members can be interlocked with each other and form an interlocking container insert having a checkerboard-like pattern.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to filled container inserts. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to filled inserts for containers that are comprised of individual components that interlock so that the insert is adjustable and conforms around the contents of the container. Background Art

[0002] Generally speaking, padded container inserts are used to protect the contents and packaging of a container. They are usually made of high-density polyurethane foam and can be used for a variety of items from antiques to electronic devices. Foam inserts are also used to protect items from extreme temperatures.

[0003] Container inserts can be custom designed and constructed for each container and the items to be contained within the container. Some container inserts are universally designed to allow for user customization at a relatively low cost. Conventional foam inserts consist primarily of a cubic piece of non-reusable foam that is cut to fit a specific object and only that specific object. Other customized inserts typically use a pull system where the container insert is perforated and the user extracts and pulls a single, smaller unit of the insert from the entire insert. Once a unit is extracted and pulled out, it has no other use and is typically discarded. Furthermore, once a single unit is removed from the insert, the insert typically cannot be used to hold another item.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need for a container insert that is changeable and has a single unit that interlocks to form different shapes. Summary of the invention

[0005] To minimize the limitations of the prior art and to minimize other limitations that will become apparent upon reading and understanding this specification, the present disclosure discloses a new and useful interlocking insert for a container.

[0006] A simplified overview of the example embodiments is presented below in order to provide a basic understanding of some embodiments of the example embodiments. This overview is not an extensive overview of the example embodiments. It is neither intended to identify the key or critical technical features of the example embodiments nor to delineate the scope of the appended claims. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of the example embodiments in a simplified form as a preface to the more detailed description presented below in this document. It should be understood that both the following general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and not restrictive.

[0007] One embodiment of the present disclosure is a container insert comprising a frame and a plurality of individual interlocking container insert components. The components may preferably be identical to one another and may form a checkerboard pattern within the frame, and may be removed and replaced in a reusable manner. The container insert may be configured to fit within a container, such as a box or travel case. The components may preferably be made of plastic or durable foam to protect objects within the cavity formed when one or more components are removed.

[0008] The disclosed device can more efficiently fill the available space of a container without the need for a customized (but static and unchangeable) container insert. The container insert can be designed to fit different containers of different sizes and shapes. The single interlocking container insert component allows the disclosed device to be used and reused, thereby eliminating the need for disposable or single use inserts.

[0009] The present disclosure discloses a unique, better and more efficient system and apparatus for filling a container space to safely accommodate delicate devices. As disclosed in the present disclosure, interlocking container inserts can provide a widely applicable container filling system.

[0010] A chained container insertion device, comprising: a plurality of chained container insertion components; wherein each of the chained container insertion components comprises: a plurality of chained tongues; a plurality of chained cavities; and a body structure. The plurality of chained tongues can be configured to protrude distally from the body structure; wherein all the chained tongues have a substantially identical tongue size and tongue shape; wherein all the chained cavities have a substantially identical cavity size and cavity shape; wherein each of the chained cavities can be formed by two adjacent chained tongues of the chained tongues and a body structure between the two adjacent chained tongues; wherein the shape of the tongues can be a negative reflection of the shape of the cavities; wherein the chained tongues can be configured to chain with the chained cavities of the chained container insertion components; and wherein the plurality of chained container insertion components can be configured to chain with each other and form a chained container insert having a checkerboard pattern. The chained container insert can also comprise: a frame; wherein the frame comprises a plurality of frame chained tongues and a plurality of frame chained cavities; wherein the frame chained tongues can be configured to chain with the chained cavities of the chained container insertion components; wherein the frame chained cavities can be configured to chain with the chained tongues of the chained container insertion components. The frame can have an outer edge that can be configured to engage with the interior surface of the container. The interlocking container insert with a checkerboard pattern can have an outer edge that can be configured to engage with the interior surface of the container. The interlocking container insert with a checkerboard pattern can include one or more object cavities formed by removing one or more of the interlocking container insert components from the interlocking container insert with a checkerboard pattern. The object cavity can be configured to be adjustable in size and shape by removing or adding one or more of the interlocking container insert components. The object cavity can be configured to be temporarily shaped to assemble one or more specific objects. The interlocking container insert components and the frame can be made of foam. The interlocking container insert components can be configured to be removably maintained in an interlocking state by friction. The interlocking container insert components and the frame can be made of paper fiber material. The body structure of one or more of the interlocking container insert components can be hollow.

[0011] Another embodiment can include: a plurality of interlocking container insert components; and a frame; wherein each of the plurality of interlocking container insert components includes: a plurality of interlocking tabs; a plurality of interlocking cavities; and a body structure. The interlocking tabs can be configured to protrude distally from the body structure. The interlocking tabs can have tab sizes and tab shapes that can be substantially the same. The interlocking cavities have cavity sizes and cavity shapes that can be substantially the same; wherein each of the interlocking cavities can be formed by two adjacent interlocking tabs in the interlocking tabs and the body structure between the two adjacent interlocking tabs. The tab shape can be a negative reflection of the cavity shape; wherein the interlocking tabs can be configured to interlock with the interlocking cavities of the interlocking container insert components; wherein the interlocking container insert components can be configured to interlock with each other and form an interlocking container insert having a checkerboard pattern. The frame can include a plurality of frame interlocking tabs and a plurality of frame interlocking cavities; wherein the frame interlocking tabs can be configured to interlock with the interlocking cavities of the interlocking container insert components; wherein the frame interlocking cavities can be configured to interlock with the interlocking tabs of the interlocking container insert components. The frame can have an outer edge that can be configured to fit with the interior surface of the container; and the interlocking container insert having a checkerboard pattern can include one or more object cavities that can be formed by removing one or more of the interlocking container insert components from the interlocking container insert having a checkerboard pattern. The one or more object cavities can be configured to be adjustable in size and shape by removing or adding one or more of the interlocking container insert components. The one or more object cavities can be configured to be temporarily shaped to fit one or more specific objects. The interlocking container insert components and the frame can be made of foam. The interlocking container insert components can be configured to be removably maintained in an interlocked state by friction. The interlocking container insert components and the frame can be made of paper fiber material. The body structure of the interlocking container insert components can be hollow.

[0012] Another embodiment can include: a plurality of interlocking container insert components; and a frame. Wherein each of the interlocking container insert components includes: a plurality of interlocking tabs; a plurality of interlocking cavities; and a body structure. Wherein the interlocking tabs can be configured to protrude distally from the body structure; wherein all interlocking tabs can have tab sizes and tab shapes that can be substantially the same. Wherein the interlocking cavities can have cavity sizes and cavity shapes that can be substantially the same; wherein each of the interlocking cavities can be formed by two adjacent interlocking tabs of the interlocking tabs and a body structure between the two adjacent interlocking tabs; wherein the tab shape can be a negative reflection of the cavity shape. The interlocking tabs can be configured to interlock with the interlocking cavities of the interlocking container insert components. The interlocking container insert components can be configured to interlock with each other and form an interlocking container insert having a checkerboard pattern. The frame can include a plurality of frame interlocking tabs and a plurality of frame interlocking cavities. The frame interlocking tabs can be configured to interlock with the interlocking cavities of the interlocking container insert components. The frame interlocking cavities can be configured to interlock with the interlocking tabs of the interlocking container insert components. The frame can have an outer edge that can be configured to fit with the interior surface of the container. The interlocking container insert having a checkerboard pattern can include one or more object cavities that can be formed by removing one or more of the interlocking container insert components from the interlocking container insert having a checkerboard pattern. The object cavity can be configured to be adjustable in size and shape by removing or adding one or more interlocking container insert components. The object cavity can be configured to be temporarily shaped to fit one or more specific objects. The multiple interlocking container insert components and the frame can be made of foam; and wherein the interlocking container insert components can be configured to be removably maintained in an interlocked state by friction. The body structure of one or more of the interlocking container insert components can be hollow.

[0013] These and other components, steps, features, objects, benefits and advantages will now become apparent from a review of the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments, the drawings, and the claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] The accompanying drawings are exemplary embodiments. They do not illustrate all embodiments. Other embodiments may be used to supplement or replace. Details that may be obvious or unnecessary may be omitted to save space or more effective description. Some embodiments may be implemented using additional components or steps and / or not using all components or steps shown. When the same reference numeral appears in different drawings, it refers to the same or similar components or steps.

[0015] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a top view of one embodiment of a single interlocking container insert.

[0016] Figure 1ais a schematic illustration of a close-up and top view of one embodiment of an interlocking tab of a single interlocking container insert.

[0017] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a top view of one embodiment of an interlocking tab engaged by another single interlocking container insert component.

[0018] Figure 3 are top and side perspective views of one embodiment of a single interlocking container insert.

[0019] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a top view of one embodiment of a container insert having all of the individual interlocking container insert components.

[0020] Figure 5 are top and side perspective views of a single interlocking container insert component slidably connected or disconnected from a second single interlocking container insert component.

[0021] Figure 6 is a top view of one embodiment of five individual interlocking container insert components matingly connected to one another.

[0022] Figure 7 is a top view of one embodiment of a container insert with all of the individual interlocking container insert components removed, showing the border of the container insert.

[0023] Figure 8 is a top view of one embodiment of a container insert with some of the individual interlocking container insert components removed so that a customized cavity is formed.

[0024] Fig. 9 is a top view of one embodiment of a container insert with some of the individual interlocking container insert components removed such that three customized cavities are formed.

[0025] Fig.10 is a top perspective view of a container having one embodiment of a container insert with a single interlocking container insert component removed such that two customized cavities are formed.

[0026] Fig.11 is a top view of one embodiment of a container insert with some of the individual interlocking container insert components removed so that a customized cavity is formed.

[0027] Fig.12 is a top view of one embodiment of a container insert with some of the individual interlocking container insert components removed so that a customized cavity is formed.

[0028] Fig.13is a top view of one embodiment of a container insert with some of the individual interlocking container insert components removed such that three customized cavities are formed.

[0029] Fig.14 is a top view of another embodiment of individual interlocking container insert components matingly connected to each other.

[0030] Fig.15 is a top view of another embodiment of individual interlocking container insert components matingly connected to each other.

[0031] Fig.16 is a top view of another embodiment of individual interlocking container insert components matingly connected to each other. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] In the detailed description of various embodiments of the present disclosure below, many specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of various aspects of one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. However, one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented without some or all of these specific details. In other cases, well-known methods, processes and / or components are not described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring various aspects of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0033] Although multiple embodiments are disclosed, other embodiments of the apparatus, system and method of the present disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which shows and describes exemplary embodiments of the apparatus, system and method of the present disclosure. As will be appreciated, the apparatus, system and method of the present disclosure can be modified in various obvious aspects, all without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the drawings and their detailed description are to be regarded as illustrative and non-restrictive in nature. In addition, reference or non-reference to specific embodiments of the apparatus, system and method of the present disclosure should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present disclosure.

[0034] Before disclosing and describing the present method and system, it should be understood that the method and system are not limited to specific methods, specific components or specific implementations. It should also be understood that the terminology used herein is only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and is not intended to be limiting.

[0035] As used in the specification and the appended claims, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Ranges may be expressed herein as from "about" one particular value and / or to "about" another particular value. When such a range is expressed, another embodiment includes from a particular value and / or to another particular value. Similarly, when a value is expressed as an approximation by using the antecedent "about", it will be understood that the particular value forms another embodiment. It will be further understood that the endpoints of each range are significant relative to the other endpoint and are independent of the other endpoint.

[0036] “Optional” or “optionally” means that the subsequently described event or circumstance may or may not occur, and that the description includes instances where the event or circumstance occurs and instances where it does not.

[0037] Throughout the description and claims of this specification, the word "comprising" means "including but not limited to", and is not intended to exclude, for example, other components, integers or steps. "Exemplary" means "one embodiment", and is not intended to convey an indication of a preferred or ideal embodiment. "For example" is not used in a limiting sense, but for the purpose of explanation.

[0038] The disclosed components can be used to perform the disclosed methods and systems. These and other components are disclosed herein, and it should be understood that when the combination, grouping, interaction, grouping, etc. of these components are disclosed, although there may not be a specific reference to each of the various individual and collective combinations and arrangements of these components explicitly disclosed, for all methods and systems, each is specifically considered and described herein. This applies to all embodiments of the application, including but not limited to the steps in the disclosed methods. Therefore, if there are various executable additional steps, it should be understood that each of these additional steps can be performed using any specific embodiment or combination of embodiments of the disclosed methods.

[0039] The present method and system may be understood more readily by reference to the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments and the examples included therein, as well as to the drawings and their preceding and following descriptions.

[0040] In the following description, some terms are used to describe some features of one or more embodiments. For the purpose of specification, unless otherwise stated, the term "substantially" refers to the complete or almost complete scope or degree of action, feature, characteristic, state, structure, article or result. For example, in one embodiment, an object "substantially" located in a shell will mean that the object is either completely in the shell, or almost completely in the shell. The precise allowable deviation degree from absolute completeness can depend on the specific circumstances in some cases. However, in general, complete proximity will make it possible to have the same overall result, as obtaining absolute and complete completeness. When used for negative meanings, the use of "substantially" also applies to refer to the complete or almost complete lack of action, feature, characteristic, state, structure, article or result.

[0041] As used herein, the terms "approximately" and "about" generally refer to deviations within 5% of the indicated number or numerical range. In one embodiment, the terms "approximately" and "about" can refer to deviations between 0.001-10% from the indicated number or numerical range.

[0042] Various embodiments are now described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, for the purpose of explanation, many specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of one or more embodiments. However, it is apparent that various embodiments can be implemented without these specific details. In other examples, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate the description of these embodiments.

[0043] As used herein, the term "container insert" refers to a specifically shaped unit designed for filling a container. Generally speaking, a container insert can be configured to fit tightly within at least a portion of a container.

[0044] As used herein, the term "facet" refers to a flat surface having an inset shape and arranged in a geometric pattern.

[0045] As used herein, the term "flexibility" refers to a mechanical property. Specifically, flexibility is the ability of a material to bend without failing or breaking.

[0046] As used herein, the term "interlocking" refers to a tight or matching combination or connection. Generally speaking, the connection is that a part of one component is assembled with another part of a second component.

[0047] As used herein, the term "ductility" or "ductile" refers to a mechanical property of a material. Specifically, ductility is the ability of a material to be reshaped, altered, adjusted, or physically pushed away from its normal shape in order to fit together without failure or breakage.

[0048] As used herein, the term "deformability" or "deformable" refers to a mechanical property of a material. Specifically, deformability is the ability of a material to be reshaped, altered, adjusted, or physically pushed away from its normal shape so as to fit together without failure or breakage, wherein the material returns to its normal / typical shape or approximately its normal / typical shape when the external physical force is removed.

[0049] As used herein, the term "mirror image" refers to an object having an opposite handed spatial arrangement corresponding to another object.

[0050] As used herein, the term "negative mirroring" refers to two objects designed to matingly fit together, where the first object has a protrusion of a particular shape and the second object has the same particular shape, but as a cavity.

[0051] As used herein, the term "tessellated" refers to a pattern using identical shapes that fit together without gaps.

[0052] The main components of the interlocking container insert device are a single interlocking container insert part and an optional interlocking container insert frame. A single interlocking container insert part can be formed into a checkerboard design using multiple identical interlocking container insert parts.

[0053] The checkerboard design allows multiple interlocking container insert components to interlock and form an interlocking container insert regardless of the orientation of the interlocking container insert components.

[0054] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a top view of one embodiment of a single interlocking container insert. Figure 1a Schematic diagram of a close-up and top view of one embodiment of an interlocking tab of a single interlocking container insert component. Interlocking container insert component 100 may include multiple facets and / or surfaces that interlock with multiple other interlocking container insert components. Interlocking container insert component 100 may include a first interlocking tab 101, a second interlocking tab 102, a third interlocking tab 103, a first interlocking cavity 104, a second interlocking cavity 105, a third interlocking cavity 106, and a body structure 110. Interlocking container insert component 100 may interlock with three other interlocking container insert components identical to component 100 to form a checkerboard design or pattern. Multiple interlocking container insert components may interlock to form an adjustable interlocking container insert for filling all or at least a portion of the interior volume of a container.

[0055] like Figure 1As shown, the first interlocking tab 101, the second interlocking tab 102 and the third interlocking tab 103 can be preferably combined in a manner of forming a single entity to form a body structure 110. The body structure 110 can optionally be a separate structure and is configured to permanently or durably attach the first interlocking tab 101, the second interlocking tab 102 and the third interlocking tab 103. The first interlocking tab 101, the second interlocking tab 102, the third interlocking tab 103 and the body structure 110 can preferably be configured to form a first interlocking cavity 104, a second interlocking cavity 105 and a third interlocking cavity 106. Although not shown, the body structure 110 can also be configured to be hollow or have a large cavity. In addition to being lighter, some benefits of constructing the body structure 110 to be hollow or have a large cavity are that it can allow the interlocking container insert component 100 to be more flexible, extensible, crushable, deformable or foldable. As shown, the interlocking tabs 101 , 102 , 103 extend distally away from the body structure 110 .

[0056] The first interlocking tab 101, the second interlocking tab 102, and the third interlocking tab 103 may preferably be identical to one another, which allows any component to be removed and replaced with any other component. The first interlocking tab 101, the second interlocking tab 102, and the third interlocking tab 103 may also be mirror images when separated along the middle. Constructing the first interlocking tab 101, the second interlocking tab 102, and the third interlocking tab 103 as mirror images and as tessellated identical components may allow the interlocking container insert component 100 to interlock with other interlocking container insert components regardless of the orientation of the components, and may allow for fewer restrictions on the arrangements that can be made with the container insert of the present disclosure. The container insert may be specifically made to fit any container of any shape, simply by removing or adding components.

[0057] The first interlocking tab 101 , the second interlocking tab 102 , and the third interlocking tab 103 may preferably be positive protrusions that fit mateably with negative reflections of the first interlocking cavity 104 , the second interlocking cavity 105 , and / or the third interlocking cavity 106 .

[0058] Any of the first interlocking tab 101 , the second interlocking tab 102 , or the third interlocking tab 103 may be matingly interlocked with any of the first interlocking cavity 104 , the second interlocking cavity 105 , or the third interlocking cavity 106 .

[0059] Although Figure 1 Only one embodiment of the interlocking container insert member 100 is shown in FIG. 1 , but the interlocking container insert member 100 can be many different shapes and is not limited to any particular shape, number of facets, or particular and tessellated design / pattern.

[0060] In one embodiment, the interlocking container insert component 100 can be made of any durable, flexible, ductile and / or deformable material. The interlocking container insert component 100 can be made of, but not limited to, foam, memory foam, high-density polyurethane foam, synthetic rubber, polyethylene, polystyrene or polyurethane and paper fiber materials (including fiber materials made of wood, wood pulp and grass plants such as bamboo), such as cardboard. Although flexible, ductile and / or deformable materials can be preferred, the interlocking container insert component 100 can be made of rigid materials, including crushable or foldable rigid materials so as to have force damping properties. Materials that can make these components include wood and grass plants (such as bamboo or balsa wood), composite materials, plastics, foam and metal.

[0061] Figure 1a It is shown that the second interlocking tab 102 can include a first facet 150, a second facet 115, a facet angle 180, a first right side facet 120, a second face to first right side angle 160, a lower right facet 125, a lower right to second right side angle 165, a second right side facet 130, a right cavity to face facet angle 175, a left cavity to face facet angle 185, a second left side facet 135, a lower left to second left side angle 170, a lower left facet 140, a first left side facet 145 and a first face to first left side angle 155.

[0062] First face facet 150 may form a face facet angle 180 with second face facet 115. Face facet angle 180 may be an angle between 0 and 180 degrees.

[0063] Second side facet 115 may form second side to first right side angle 160 with first right side facet 120. Second side to first right side angle 160 may preferably be an angle between 1 and 90 degrees. First right side facet 120 may be adjacent to and / or attached to lower right facet 125.

[0064] Lower right facet 125 may be configured to be adjacent to and / or attached to second right facet 130 such that a lower right to second right angle 165 is formed therebetween.

[0065] First side facet 150 may form a first side to first left side angle 155 with first left side facet 145. First side to first left side angle 155 may preferably be between 1 and 90 degrees. First left side facet 145 may be adjacent to and / or attached to lower left facet 140.

[0066] Lower left facet 140 may be configured to be adjacent to and / or attached to second left side facet 135 such that a lower left to second left side corner 170 is formed therebetween.

[0067] As shown, the first face to the first left side angle 155 and the second face to the first right side angle 160 are preferably the same, and are also preferably equal to the lower left to the second left side angle 170 and the lower right to the second right side angle 165, which are themselves the same. All four angles 155, 160, 165 and 170 are preferably the same. Similarly, the first right side facet 120, the lower right facet 125, the lower left facet 140, the first left side facet 145, can preferably be equal in length (or substantially equal). In addition, the second face facet 115, the first face facet 150, the second right side facet 130 and the second left side facet 135 can preferably be equal in length (or substantially equal). When these corner facets are the same, this allows the interlocking container insert parts to fit together in a substantially tight / tessellated manner.

[0068] Second right side facet 130 can be adjacent to and / or attached to the second left side facet of third interlocking tab 103. Second right side facet 130 can form a right cavity-to-face facet angle 175 with the second left side facet of third interlocking tab 103. Right cavity-to-face facet angle 175 can preferably be the same or substantially the same as face facet angle 180.

[0069] The second left side facet 135 can be adjacent to and / or attached to the second right side facet of the first interlocking tab 101. The second left side facet 135 can form a left cavity-to-face facet angle 185 with the second right side facet (not shown) of the first interlocking tab 101. The left cavity-to-face facet angle 185 can preferably be the same or substantially the same as the face facet angle 180.

[0070] The structures of the second interlocking tab 102 and the third interlocking tab 103 may be substantially the same as or even identical to the structure of the first interlocking tab 101. Figure 1a As described in detail in .

[0071] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a top view of one embodiment of an interlocking tab engaged by another single interlocking container insert. Figure 2As shown, the first interlocking container insert component 220 and the second interlocking container insert component 230 can be configured to interlock together. The interlocking container insert component 220 can include a second interlocking tab 222, a third interlocking tab 223, a first interlocking cavity 224, a second interlocking cavity 225, and a third interlocking cavity 226. The interlocking container insert component 230 can include a first interlocking tab 231, a first interlocking cavity 234, and a third interlocking cavity 236. As shown, the first interlocking tab 231 of the second interlocking container insert component 230 can preferably be a negative reflection of the second interlocking cavity 225. Any difference in the reflection of the first interlocking tab 231 of the second interlocking container insert component 230 can preferably be replicated in the reflection of the interlocking cavity 225, and can be suitable for interlocking using flexible, ductile and / or deformable materials to construct the first interlocking container insert component 220 and the second interlocking container insert component 230. Although illustrated with a small gap 250 (for exemplary purposes), the first interlocking container insert member 220 and the second interlocking container insert member 230 may be configured without a gap, and the faceted surfaces may preferably be configured to directly contact each other.

[0072] Figure 3 300. The interlocking container insert 300 may include a first interlocking tab 301, a second interlocking tab 302, a third interlocking tab 303, a first interlocking cavity 304, a second interlocking cavity 305, a third interlocking cavity 306, and a body structure 310. The interlocking container insert 300 may be of any size, length, or thickness, small, large, short, long, or anything in between. Using large or small interlocking container inserts 300 may determine what objects can be stored in a container with a container insert. In order for the interlocking container insert 300 to securely hold items in the container, it is preferred that the size of the interlocking container insert 300 be limited to approximately the smallest size of the object to be stored.

[0073] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a top view of one embodiment of a container insert having all of the individual interlocking container insert components and showing the border. Figure 4It is shown that a container insert 400 may include a frame 401 (which is an optional part of the device of the present disclosure) and a plurality of interlocking container insert components 402. The frame 401 may include a plurality of frame interlocking tabs 410 and a plurality of frame interlocking cavities 405, which are configured to engage with a plurality of interlocking tabs and interlocking cavities on a plurality of interlocking container insert components. In this way, the container insert of the present disclosure is firmly held in place with the container. Specifically, the outer surface or outer edge of the frame 401 is configured to engage with the inner surface of the container in a matching manner. Although the frame 401 allows for easy provision of a functional container insert, it is not necessary and can be replaced by adding additional interlocking container insert components 402 to the exterior of the container insert. The frame 401 can provide structural support and stability for a plurality of interlocking interlocking container insert components 402.

[0074] Border 401 may be the exterior of a multi-edged container insert and / or the exterior of a curved / rounded container insert. Although shown as being linear, border 401 may be curved or have defined sides.

[0075] Frame 401 can be durable, flexible, ductile and / or deformable, and can be substantially any shape, which can allow the insert to be assembled in different types of containers and to accommodate different types of objects. Interlocking container insert component 402 and frame 401 can be made of foam, but not limited to this, such as high-density polyurethane foam, synthetic rubber, polyethylene, polystyrene or polyurethane and paper fiber materials. Although for the construction of interlocking container insert component 402 and frame 401, flexible, ductile and / or deformable materials may be preferred, they can be made of any type of material. The type of material used may affect the ability of the container insert to protect objects from damage.

[0076] Figure 5 300. The interlocking container insert component 300 may include a first interlocking tab 301, a second interlocking tab 302, a third interlocking tab 303, a first interlocking cavity 304, a second interlocking cavity 305, a third interlocking cavity 306, and a body structure 310. The interlocking container insert component 600 may include a first interlocking tab 601, a second interlocking tab 602, a third interlocking tab 603, a first interlocking cavity 604, a second interlocking cavity 605, a third interlocking cavity 606, and a body structure 610. Figure 5As shown, the interlocking container insertion component 300 can be matched with the interlocking container insertion component 600, and they are substantially identical in shape and size. Although the two components 300 and 600 can be deformable and can be squeezed together to interlock, they can also be slidably connected or disconnected from each other according to preference. As shown, the third interlocking tab 603 is a negative reflection of the first interlocking cavity 304, so that they fit together. When the components 300 and 600 are made of foam, there will be some friction when they slide against each other, but this can be overcome by applying a slight or other reasonable force. This friction prevents the two components 300 and 600 from sliding on their own, so that they are kept in place with each other as the user wants.

[0077] like Figure 5 As shown, each of the two parts 300, 600 can have the same vertical length (sometimes referred to as height) so that when they are slid together to have a flat top surface, the bottom surface between the two parts 300, 600 is also flat. The vertical length of the parts 300, 600 can be significantly shorter or significantly longer than shown, depending on the size of the container and what type of object is protected by the container insert of the present disclosure.

[0078] Figure 6 is a top view of one embodiment of five individual interlocking container insert components matingly connected to one another. Figure 6 Five interlocking container insert components are shown interlocking with one another to form container insert 650 .

[0079] Figure 7 is a top view of one embodiment of a container insert with all of the individual interlocking container insert components removed, showing the border of the container insert. Figure 7 The container insert 400 is shown to include a frame 401 configured to engage with and accommodate a plurality of interlocking container insert components. The frame 401 may include a plurality of frame interlocking tabs 410 and a plurality of frame interlocking cavities 405 configured to engage with a plurality of interlocking tabs and interlocking cavities on a plurality of interlocking container insert components.

[0080] Figure 8 is a top view of one embodiment of a container insert with some of the individual interlocking container insert components removed so that a customized cavity is formed. Figure 8 It is shown that container insert 400 can include a frame 401 that receives and / or engages with a plurality of interlocking container insert components 402. Frame 401 can include a plurality of frame interlocking tabs 410 and a plurality of frame interlocking cavities 405 configured to engage with a plurality of interlocking tabs and interlocking cavities on a plurality of interlocking container insert components. Figure 8Some interlocking container insert components are shown removed, thereby forming a cavity 490. The cavity 490 can be made to fit a specific object to be protected within the container. The cavity 490 can be adjusted to be larger or smaller by adding or removing one or more interlocking container insert components 402.

[0081] Fig. 9 is a top view of one embodiment of a container insert with some of the individual interlocking container insert components removed such that three customized cavities are formed. Fig. 9 It is shown that container insert 400 can include a frame 401 that receives and / or engages with a plurality of interlocking container insert components 402. Frame 401 can include a plurality of frame interlocking tabs 410 and a plurality of frame interlocking cavities 405 configured to engage with a plurality of interlocking tabs and interlocking cavities on a plurality of interlocking container insert components. Fig. 9 Some interlocking container insert components are shown removed to form object cavities 491, 492, 493. Object cavities 491, 492, 493 can be made to fit a specific object to be protected within the container. Object cavities 491, 492, 493 can be adjusted to become larger or smaller by adding or removing one or more interlocking container insert components 402.

[0082] Fig.10 is a top perspective view of a container having one embodiment of a container insert with a single interlocking container insert component removed such that two customized cavities are formed. Fig.10 An interlocking container insert 550 is shown inserted into the body of a container 505. As shown, the container 505 is a hard shell hinged briefcase type container having a lid 510. The container insert 550 has had some of the interlocking container insert components removed to form two object cavities 530, 531. Fig.10 Object cavities 530, 531 are shown to compatibly and protectively house a gun / pistol 506 and an electronic device 507, respectively.

[0083] Fig.11 is a top view of one embodiment of a container insert with some of the individual interlocking container insert components removed so that a customized cavity is formed. Fig.11 The interlocking container insert 550 is shown inserted into the body of the container 505. As shown, the container 505 is a hard shell hinged briefcase container with a lid 510. The container insert 550 has been inserted into the body of the container 505. Fig.10 The shape shown is modified by adding and removing specific interlocking container insert components to form a uniquely shaped object cavity 532. Fig.11 The object cavity 532 is shown to snugly and protectively house the optical device 511 .

[0084] Fig.11It is also shown that the outer surface of the insert 550 can match and / or engage with the interior of the container 505, and the outer surface of the insert 550 can be a negative reflection of the interior of the container 505. As shown, the outer edge of the rim 599 of the insert 550 can conform and engage with the interior of the container 505.

[0085] Fig.12 is a top view of one embodiment of a container insert with some of the individual interlocking container insert components removed so that a customized cavity is formed. Fig.12 The interlocking container insert 550 is shown inserted into the body of the container 505. As shown, the container 505 is a hard shell hinged briefcase type container. The container insert 550 has been inserted into the body of the container 505. Fig.10 and 11 The illustrated configuration is modified by adding and removing specific interlocking container insert components to form object cavity 533 . Fig.12 Object cavity 533 is shown snugly and protectively housing optical device 516 .

[0086] Fig.13 is a top view of one embodiment of a container insert with some of the individual interlocking container insert components removed such that three customized cavities are formed. Fig.13 The interlocking container insert 550 is shown inserted into the body of the container 505. As shown, the container 505 is a hard shell hinged briefcase type container having a lid that receives the foam lid insert 1300. The container insert 550 has been inserted into the body of the container 505. Fig.10 , 11 12 is changed by adding and removing specific interlocking container insert components to form three new object cavities 534, 535, 536. Fig.13 Object cavities 534, 535, 536 are shown snugly and protectively housing or gently holding drone 521, battery 522, and remote control 523, respectively. Fig.13 It is shown that a top foam insert 1300 may be placed in the lid of the container 505, which provides further protection for the object.

[0087] Figure 10-13 It is shown that object cavities formed by removal and addition (in an interlocking manner) can be temporary and / or adjustable in size and shape.

[0088] Fig.14 is a top view of another embodiment of individual interlocking container insert components matingly connected to each other. Fig.14 Four interlocking container insert components are shown having rounded tabs that interlock with one another to form a container insert 1400 .

[0089] Fig.15is a top view of another embodiment of individual interlocking container insert components matingly connected to each other. Fig.15 Four interlocking container insert components are shown having flat tongues that interlock with one another to form a container insert 1500 . Fig.15 It is shown that the interlocking container insert component can have a body structure 1501 with a hole or hollow portion 1502. This makes the component lighter and requires less material to manufacture.

[0090] Fig.16 is a top view of another embodiment of individual interlocking container insert components matingly connected to each other. Fig.16 Four interlocking container insert components are shown having arrowhead tabs that interlock with one another to form container insert 1600 .

[0091] Unless otherwise indicated, all measurements, values, levels, positions, amounts, dimensions, locations and other specifications set forth in this specification (including in the claims that follow) are approximate and not exact. They are intended to be within a reasonable range consistent with the functions to which they are related and with customary practices in the art to which they pertain.

[0092] For the purpose of illustration and description, the description of the above preferred embodiments is proposed. Although multiple embodiments are disclosed, other embodiments will become clear to those skilled in the art from the above detailed description. These embodiments can be modified in various obvious aspects, all of which will not deviate from the spirit and scope of protection. Therefore, the detailed description is essentially to be regarded as illustrative and not restrictive. Moreover, although not explicitly stated, one or more embodiments can be combined or implemented in combination with each other. In addition, reference or non-reference to a specific embodiment should not be interpreted as limiting the scope of protection. It is intended that the scope of protection should not be limited by this detailed description, but by the attached claims and the equivalents of the claims.

[0093] Except as stated immediately above, nothing stated or illustrated is intended or should be construed as causing any component, step, feature, object, benefit, advantage or equivalent to be dedicated to the public regardless of whether it is recited in the claims or not.

Claims

1. A chain container insertion device, characterized in that include: A plurality of interlocking container insertion components; wherein each of the plurality of interlocking container insert components comprises: a plurality of interlocking tabs; a plurality of interlocking cavities; and a body structure; wherein the plurality of interlocking tabs are configured to protrude distally from the body structure; wherein all of said plurality of interlocking tabs have substantially the same tab size and tab shape; wherein all of said plurality of interlocking cavities have substantially the same cavity size and cavity shape; wherein each of the plurality of interlocking cavities is formed by two adjacent interlocking tabs of the plurality of interlocking tabs and the body structure between the two adjacent interlocking tabs; wherein the tongue shape is a negative reflection of the cavity shape; wherein the plurality of interlocking tabs are configured to interlock with the plurality of interlocking cavities of the plurality of interlocking container insert components; and The plurality of interlocking container insert components are configured to interlock with each other and form an interlocking container insert having a checkerboard pattern.

2. The interlocking container insertion device according to claim 1, characterized in that Also includes: frame; wherein the frame comprises a plurality of frame interlocking tongues and a plurality of frame interlocking cavities; wherein the plurality of frame interlocking tabs are configured to interlock with the plurality of interlocking cavities of the plurality of interlocking container insert components; The plurality of frame interlocking cavities are configured to interlock with the plurality of interlocking tongues of the plurality of interlocking container insertion components.

3. The interlocking container insertion device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The frame has an outer edge configured to matingly engage an interior surface of a container.

4. The interlocking container insertion device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interlocking container insert having the checkerboard pattern has an outer edge configured to engage an interior surface of a container.

5. The interlocking container insertion device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interlocking container insert having the tessellated pattern includes one or more object cavities formed by removing one or more of the plurality of interlocking container insert components from the interlocking container insert having the tessellated pattern.

6. The interlocking container insertion device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The one or more object cavities are configured to be adjustable in size and shape by removing or adding the one or more of the plurality of interlocking container insert components.

7. The interlocking container insertion device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The one or more object cavities are configured to be temporarily shaped to fit one or more specific objects.

8. The interlocking container insertion device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The plurality of interlocking container inserting parts and the frame are made of foam.

9. The interlocking container insertion device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The plurality of interlocking container insert components are configured to be removably retained in an interlocked state by friction.

10. The interlocking container insertion device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The plurality of interlocking container insert components and the frame are made of paper fiber material.

11. The interlocking container insertion device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The body structure of one or more of the plurality of interlocking container insert components is hollow.

12. A chain container insertion device, characterized in that include: A plurality of interlocking container insertion components; as well as frame; wherein each of the plurality of interlocking container insert components comprises: a plurality of interlocking tabs; a plurality of interlocking cavities; and a body structure; wherein the plurality of interlocking tabs are configured to protrude distally from the body structure; wherein all of said plurality of interlocking tabs have substantially the same tab size and tab shape; wherein all of said plurality of interlocking cavities have substantially the same cavity size and cavity shape; wherein each of the plurality of interlocking cavities is formed by two adjacent interlocking tabs of the plurality of interlocking tabs and the body structure between the two adjacent interlocking tabs; wherein the tongue shape is a negative reflection of the cavity shape; wherein the plurality of interlocking tabs are configured to interlock with the plurality of interlocking cavities of the plurality of interlocking container insert components; wherein the plurality of interlocking container insert components are configured to interlock with one another and form an interlocking container insert having a checkerboard pattern; wherein the frame comprises a plurality of frame interlocking tongues and a plurality of frame interlocking cavities; wherein the plurality of frame interlocking tabs are configured to interlock with the plurality of interlocking cavities of the plurality of interlocking container insert components; wherein the plurality of frame interlocking cavities are configured to interlock with the plurality of interlocking tabs of the plurality of interlocking container insertion components; wherein the frame has an outer edge configured to matingly engage an interior surface of the container; and wherein the interlocking container insert having the checkerboard pattern includes one or more object cavities formed by removing one or more of the plurality of interlocking container insert components from the interlocking container insert having the checkerboard pattern.

13. The interlocking container insertion device according to claim 12, characterized in that: The one or more object cavities are configured to be adjustable in size and shape by removing or adding the one or more of the plurality of interlocking container insert components.

14. The interlocking container insertion device according to claim 12, characterized in that: The one or more object cavities are configured to be temporarily shaped to fit one or more specific objects.

15. The interlocking container insertion device according to claim 12, characterized in that: The plurality of interlocking container inserting parts and the frame are made of foam.

16. The interlocking container insertion device according to claim 15, characterized in that: The plurality of interlocking container insert components are configured to be removably retained in an interlocked state by friction.

17. The interlocking container insertion device according to claim 12, characterized in that: The plurality of interlocking container insert components and the frame are made of paper fiber material.

18. The interlocking container insertion device according to claim 12, characterized in that: The body structure of one or more of the plurality of interlocking container insert components is hollow.

19. A chain container insertion device, characterized in that include: A plurality of interlocking container insertion components; as well as frame; wherein each of the plurality of interlocking container insert components comprises: a plurality of interlocking tabs; a plurality of interlocking cavities; and a body structure; wherein the plurality of interlocking tabs are configured to protrude distally from the body structure; wherein all of said plurality of interlocking tabs have substantially the same tab size and tab shape; wherein all of said plurality of interlocking cavities have substantially the same cavity size and cavity shape; wherein each of the plurality of interlocking cavities is formed by two adjacent interlocking tabs of the plurality of interlocking tabs and the body structure between the two adjacent interlocking tabs; wherein the tongue shape is a negative reflection of the cavity shape; wherein the plurality of interlocking tabs are configured to interlock with the plurality of interlocking cavities of the plurality of interlocking container insert components; wherein the plurality of interlocking container insert components are configured to interlock with one another and form an interlocking container insert having a checkerboard pattern; wherein the frame comprises a plurality of frame interlocking tongues and a plurality of frame interlocking cavities; wherein the plurality of frame interlocking tabs are configured to interlock with the plurality of interlocking cavities of the plurality of interlocking container insert components; wherein the plurality of frame interlocking cavities are configured to interlock with the plurality of interlocking tabs of the plurality of interlocking container insertion components; wherein the frame has an outer edge configured to matingly engage an interior surface of the container; wherein the interlocking container insert having the checkerboard pattern includes one or more object cavities formed by removing one or more of the plurality of interlocking container insert components from the interlocking container insert having the checkerboard pattern; wherein the one or more object cavities are configured to be adjustable in size and shape by removing or adding the one or more of the plurality of interlocking container insert components; wherein the one or more object cavities are configured to be temporarily shaped to fit one or more specific objects; wherein the plurality of interlocking container insert components and the frame are made of foam; and Wherein the plurality of interlocking container insert components are configured to be removably retained in an interlocking state by friction.

20. The interlocking container insertion device according to claim 19, characterized in that: The body structure of one or more of the plurality of interlocking container insert components is hollow.

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