Cannabis Storage Assembly with Integrated Audio and Lighting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing storage devices do not effectively combine cannabis storage with music playback functionality, lacking an integrated solution for both cannabis storage and audio streaming.

Innovation Solution

A storage device comprising a box with slidably integrated drawers and an audio unit in the lid, which can stream audio from personal electronic devices or other sources, while also featuring light emitters for enhanced functionality.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If an integrated storage device with audio unit is created, then functionality is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovefunctionalityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple functions into a single integrated device: a storage box for cannabis-related items, an audio unit for music playback, and light emitters for illumination. This merging of storage, audio, and lighting functions into one device resolves the contradiction by providing enhanced versatility while managing complexity through unified design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The storage device is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: storing cannabis products and accessories in drawers, playing audio through an integrated audio unit, and providing illumination through light emitters. This multi-functionality approach directly addresses the contradiction by making the device adaptable to various uses while maintaining a single integrated structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple features are integrated into one device, then versatility is improved, but ease of manufacture deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveversatilityVSAvoidease of manufacture
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The integrated device is divided into separate functional modules: a storage box with drawers, an audio unit with speaker and controls, and light emitters. This segmentation allows each module to be manufactured independently and then assembled into the final integrated device, resolving the contradiction between versatility and ease of manufacture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

While the device is segmented for manufacturing, the final product merges all functions into one unified unit. The storage box, audio unit, and light emitters are combined into a single integrated device that provides versatile functionality, thus resolving the contradiction between ease of manufacture and versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Ease of operation

If storage compartments are added for organization, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The storage function is segmented into multiple drawers within the box, each capable of holding different cannabis-related items. This segmentation improves ease of operation by allowing organized storage and easy access to specific items, while the drawers are integrated into the overall device structure to manage complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The device provides a convenient and integrated solution for storing cannabis-related items and playing music, enhancing user experience through combined functionality.

Implementation Method 1

A set of first light emitters is each integrated into the lid and each of the first light emitters is oriented to emit light upwardly from the lid. A set of second light emitters is each integrated into the lid and each of the second light emitters is oriented to emit light downwardly from the lid.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emitting diode: Light Emitting Diode

Data Source

PatentUS12274293B2Cannabis storage assembly
Publication Date: 2025.04.15 RATCLIFF TYRONE
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AI summary

A cannabis storage assembly for storing objects related to cannabis consumption and playing music includes a box that has a pair of drawers each slidably integrated into the box and a lid hingedly coupled to the box for opening and closing the box. An audio unit is integrated into the lid and the audio unit emits audible sounds when the audio unit is turned on. A set of first light emitters is each integrated into the lid and each of the first light emitters is oriented to emit light upwardly from the lid. A set of second light emitters is each integrated into the lid and each of the second light emitters is oriented to emit light downwardly from the lid.