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US4846346A
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Storage container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-10-24
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Granted: 1989-07-11
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Expires: 2008-10-24
Abstract
Abstract A portable container configured to fit behind the seat of a pickup truck utilizes an outer wedge shape to maximize the available volume. An upper and lower portion are hingedly mounted along a horizontal axis such that the upper portion may be utilized for storage, thus increasing the usable volume. A handle is provided which also serves as a support for the upper portion when in the open position. The container may be found in multiple configurations including an ice chest, a tool box, or a fishing tackle box.
Inventors
- 👤 James W. Kime
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:12
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; B25H3/02; A; A45; A45C; A45C5/00; A45C7/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S312/00; Y10S312/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A portable container comprising an upper and lower portion, said upper portion including a rigid handle, with said upper and lower portion forming a wedge shape trapezoid and being hingedly joined along a line bisecting the height of said container such that said upper portion and said lower portion are of equal height and provide lateral support to each other when said container is fully opened; said lower portion including a door pivotally mounted proximal the bottom thereof along a horizontal axis of said door and said upper portion being cooperatively formed to effect closure of said container; and a horizontal divider hingedly mounted at the intersection of said upper and lower portion of pivotal movement about a horizontal axis said panel separating the internal volume of said lower and upper portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A portable container comprising an upper and lower portion, said upper portion including a rigid handle, with said upper and lower portion forming a wedge shape trapezoid and being hingedly joined along a line bisecting the height of said container such that said upper portion and said lower portion are of equal height and provide lateral support to each other when said container is fully opened; said lower portion including a door pivotally mounted proximal the bottom thereof along a horizontal axis of said door and said upper portion being cooperatively formed to effect closure of said container; and a horizontal divider hingedly mounted at the intersection of said upper and lower portion of pivotal movement about a horizontal axis said panel separating the internal volume of said lower and upper portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A container as defined in claim 1 further comprising a plurality of compartments formed in said upper portion, each compartment having a transparent door thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A container as defined in claim 1 wherein said door has affixed to the inner side thereof a means for supporting a plurality of hand tools.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
A container as defined in claim 1 wherein said door comprises a clear outer portion having a plurality of compartments formed therein with each of said compartments being open on the side inwardly of said container; and a panel hingedly mounted coaxially with said clear outer portion with said panel separating said clear outer portion with the inside of said lower portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A container as defined in claim 4 further comprising a plurality of individual compartments slidably mounted within said lower portion and accessible when said door is open.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A container as defined in claim 1 further comprising an upwardly opening tray-like region formed in the top of said lower portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
A portable container as defined in claim 1 wherein said upper portion has an eyelet formed thereon and extending outwardly therefrom and said door has a loop formed therein cooperatively positioned for receiving said eyelet therethrough.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
62 words
A container as defined in claim 1 wherein said door comprises a clear outer portion having a plurality of compartments formed therein with each of said compartments being open on the side inwardly of said container; and a panel hingedly mounted coaxially with said clear outer portion with said panel separating said clear outer portion with the inside of said lower portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A container as defined in claim 1 wherein said upper and lower portions are divided into a plurality of compartments for storing articles therein.
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