Discreet Carrying Case with Customizable Foam Inserts for Transporting Supplies

Abstract

A discreet carrying case for transporting supplies, particularly pest control equipment, without drawing public attention is disclosed. The carrying case comprises a standard suitcase containing a foam insert positioned within the interior cavity of the suitcase. The foam insert includes a plurality of cutouts configured to securely hold various supplies, the cutouts preferably being laser‑cut for precision and stability. The foam may be shaped to conform to the interior dimensions of the suitcase or secured using adhesives or other fastening means. Multiple foam insert configurations may be provided to accommodate different pest control tasks, such as bedbug or cockroach treatments, or to hold alternative items including cleaning supplies, electronic devices, or valuables. By utilizing an inconspicuous suitcase form factor, the invention enables professionals to transport necessary equipment discreetly while maintaining organization, security, and ease of access.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application serial number 63 / 939,905 filed on 12 / 12 / 2025.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates generally to carrying cases and portable storage systems. More specifically, the invention concerns a discreet carrying case with customizable foam inserts configured to securely hold pest control supplies or other items.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Professionals in the pest control industry frequently transport a variety of tools, chemicals, and supplies to job sites. Traditional carrying methods such as tool bags, sprayer holsters, or branded equipment cases often draw unwanted attention from the public, particularly in sensitive environments such as hotels, restaurants, or residential complexes. Public awareness of pest control activity can lead to customer discomfort, reputational harm to businesses, and unnecessary concern about the presence of pests.

[0004] Existing carrying cases do not provide a discreet, inconspicuous means of transporting pest control supplies while also ensuring that the items remain organized and securely held in place. There is therefore a need for a carrying case that allows pest control professionals to transport necessary equipment without drawing attention, while also providing secure, customizable storage for a wide range of supplies.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0005] The present invention provides a discreet carrying case comprising a standard suitcase and a foam insert positioned within the suitcase. The foam insert includes cutouts designed to securely hold pest control supplies or other items. The foam may be cut to conform to the interior of the suitcase for a snug fit, or may be secured using adhesives. In preferred embodiments, the cutouts are laser‑cut for precision and secure retention of supplies.

[0006] The invention allows pest control professionals to enter public spaces carrying what appears to be an ordinary suitcase, thereby avoiding unwanted attention. Multiple foam insert configurations may be provided for different pest control tasks, such as bedbug treatment, cockroach treatment, or general pest management. Additional embodiments allow the case to be used for carrying cleaning supplies, electronics, valuables, or other objects requiring secure and discreet transport.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] FIG. 1 is a view of the present invention showing the interior of a suitcase with foam cutouts.

[0008] FIG. 2 is a view of a different embodiment of the present invention, featuring a different arrangement of foam cutouts.

[0009] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the present invention, showing various objects placed inside the foam cutouts.

[0010] FIG. 4 is a partial view of the present invention, showing a portion of the interior foam.

[0011] FIG. 5 is a view of a suitcase of the present invention, in which the foam and supplies are placed for discreet transportation.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0013] As a preliminary matter, it will readily be understood by one having ordinary skill in the relevant art that the present disclosure has broad utility and application. As should be understood, any embodiment may incorporate only one or a plurality of the above-disclosed aspects of the disclosure and may further incorporate only one or a plurality of the above-disclosed features. Furthermore, any embodiment discussed and identified as being “preferred” is considered to be part of a best mode contemplated for carrying out the embodiments of the present disclosure. Other embodiments also may be discussed for additional illustrative purposes in providing a full and enabling disclosure. Moreover, many embodiments, such as adaptations, variations, modifications, and equivalent arrangements, will be implicitly disclosed by the embodiments described herein and fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0014] Accordingly, while embodiments are described herein in detail in relation to one or more embodiments, it is to be understood that this disclosure is illustrative and exemplary of the present disclosure, and are made merely for the purposes of providing a full and enabling disclosure. The detailed disclosure herein of one or more embodiments is not intended, nor is to be construed, to limit the scope of patent protection afforded in any claim of a patent issuing here from, which scope is to be defined by the claims and the equivalents thereof. It is not intended that the scope of patent protection be defined by reading into any claim a limitation found herein that does not explicitly appear in the claim itself.

[0015] Thus, for example, any sequence(s) and / or temporal order of steps of various processes or methods that are described herein are illustrative and not restrictive. Accordingly, although steps of various processes or methods may be shown and described as being in a sequence or temporal order, the steps of any such processes or methods are not limited to being carried out in any particular sequence or order, absent an indication otherwise. Indeed, the steps in such processes or methods generally may be carried out in various different sequences and orders while still falling within the scope of the present invention. Accordingly, it is intended that the scope of patent protection is to be defined by the issued claim(s) rather than the description set forth herein.

[0016] Additionally, it is important to note that each term used herein refers to that which an ordinary artisan would understand such term to mean based on the contextual use of such term herein. To the extent that the meaning of a term used herein—as understood by the ordinary artisan based on the contextual use of such term—differs in any way from any particular dictionary definition of such term, it is intended that the meaning of the term as understood by the ordinary artisan should prevail.

[0017] Furthermore, it is important to note that, as used herein, “a” and “an” each generally denotes “at least one,” but does not exclude a plurality unless the contextual use dictates otherwise. When used herein to join a list of items, “or” denotes “at least one of the items,” but does not exclude a plurality of items of the list. Finally, when used herein to join a list of items, “and” denotes “all of the items of the list.”

[0018] The following detailed description refers to the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the following description to refer to the same or similar elements. While many embodiments of the disclosure may be described, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible. For example, substitutions, additions, or modifications may be made to the elements illustrated in the drawings, and the methods described herein may be modified by substituting, reordering, or adding stages to the disclosed methods. Accordingly, the following detailed description does not limit the disclosure. Instead, the proper scope of the disclosure is defined by the appended claims. The present disclosure contains headers. It should be understood that these headers are used as references and are not to be construed as limiting upon the subjected matter disclosed under the header.

[0019] The present disclosure includes many aspects and features. Moreover, while many aspects and features relate to, and are described in the context of a discreet carrying case with customizable foam inserts for transporting supplies, embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to use only in this context.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the carrying case comprises a standard suitcase having an interior cavity. A foam insert (101) is positioned within the cavity, the foam (101) being cut to conform to the interior dimensions of the suitcase. The foam (101) includes a plurality of cutouts (102) shaped to receive pest control supplies such as insecticidal dusts, dusters, chemical-resistant gloves, compressed sprayers, aerosol cans, and tip-and-pour insecticides.

[0021] The present invention is a carrying case for discreetly carrying supplies. In a preferred embodiment, said carrying case comprises a standard suitcase (100) and foam (101) placed within said suitcase (100), said foam (101) featuring cutouts (102) designed to hold various pest control supplies. The foam (101) is ideally cut to conform to the interior of the suitcase (100) so it fits snugly within, however other embodiments may include an adhesive to secure the foam. The cutouts (102) are ideally laser cut to ensure the supplies are securely held in place.

[0022] FIGS. 1-4 show different embodiments of the present invention, including supplies and cutouts (102) in different arrangements. FIG. 5 shows an example of a suitcase (100) which may be used in the present invention, said suitcase (100) allowing the supplies to be discreetly transported. Different arrangements for the foam cutouts (102) may be premade and sold for specific pest control jobs. For example, the materials and supplies needed for bedbug treatment may be different than those needed for cockroach treatment. The present invention allows numerous variations to ensure that the user can carry all the necessary supplies for any job. One embodiment may include cutouts for carrying insecticidal dusts, a duster, chemical resistant gloves, a compressed sprayer, aerosol cans, and tip and pour insecticides. Other variations may include cutouts (102) for different supplies such as gel bait, roach control devices, or traps. Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention relate to discreetly carrying pest control supplies, further embodiments are contemplated allowing other items to be carried securely within the foam cutouts (102), such as cleaning supplies, electronic devices, or valuables.

[0023] The present invention allows the user to carry supplies or other objects discreetly and securely, particularly in relation to pest control. A pest control specialist may enter a business, such as a hotel, wearing normal clothes and carrying the necessary supplies in the present invention. It is common for people in hotels to have suitcases, so the user will not be noticed by the public and may carry the pest control supplies to the needed location without drawing attention to the need for pest control. This provides benefits to the user, allowing them to carry their supplies easily and securely; the public, preventing concerns about pests and maintaining their peace of mind; and the owners of the business, preventing the public from making complaints about pests or taking their business elsewhere.

[0024] Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A carrying case comprising, a case having an interior cavity;a foam insert positioned within the interior cavity; andthe foam insert comprising a plurality of cutouts configured to receive and securely hold supplies;wherein the carrying case is configured to discreetly transport the supplies.

2. The carrying case of claim 1, wherein the foam insert is cut to conform to the interior dimensions of the suitcase.

3. The carrying case of claim 1, wherein the foam insert is secured within the suitcase using an adhesive.

4. The carrying case of claim 1, wherein the cutouts are laser-cut.

5. The carrying case of claim 1, wherein the supplies comprise pest control supplies.

6. The carrying case of claim 5, wherein the pest control supplies include insecticidal dusts.

7. The carrying case of claim 5, wherein the pest control supplies include a duster.

8. The carrying case of claim 5, wherein the pest control supplies include chemical-resistant gloves.

9. The carrying case of claim 5, wherein the pest control supplies include a compressed sprayer.

10. The carrying case of claim 5, wherein the pest control supplies include aerosol cans.

11. The carrying case of claim 5, wherein the pest control supplies include tip-and-pour insecticides.

12. The carrying case of claim 1, wherein the foam insert comprises closed-cell foam.

13. The carrying case of claim 1, wherein the foam insert comprises open-cell foam.

14. The carrying case of claim 1, further comprising multiple interchangeable foam inserts, each having cutouts configured for a different pest control task.

15. The carrying case of claim 14, wherein one foam insert is configured for bedbug treatment.

16. The carrying case of claim 14, wherein one foam insert is configured for cockroach treatment.

17. The carrying case of claim 1, wherein the suitcase is externally indistinguishable from a standard travel suitcase.

18. The carrying case of claim 1, wherein the foam insert includes cutouts configured to receive gel bait or bait guns.

19. The carrying case of claim 1, wherein the foam insert includes cutouts configured to receive traps or roach control devices.

20. The carrying case of claim 1, wherein the foam insert is configured to hold non-pest-control items selected from the group consisting of cleaning supplies, electronic devices, and valuables.

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