STORAGE APPARATUS
A storage apparatus having a sleeve for storage of articles is disclosed. The storage apparatus includes a cavity connected to the main compartment for storage of a plurality of articles. The storage apparatus also includes a sleeve for lengthwise storage of a plurality of articles.
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This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application 61/449,395, filed Mar. 4, 2011, the contents all of which are incorporated herein by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of Invention
The present invention relates to storage apparatus and more particularly to storage apparatus for storing a plurality of articles.
2. Description of Related Art
Storage apparatus such as backpacks, duffle bags, purses, and briefcases are known in the art. Prior storage apparatus may include various compartments to separate items being stored in the apparatus. Some examples of multi-compartment storage apparatus include backpacks with a plurality of with side pockets. Such pockets are generally designed to hold a variety of items and merely form a smaller version of the main compartment.
There are instances where it is desirable to store a plurality of articles in an organized manner while allowing for storage of more generic items. For example, it may be desirable to effectively store several beverage containers of equal size in an efficient manner while still be able to store other items in the main compartment of the storage apparatus. Furthermore, it may be desirable to have easy access to the plurality of articles without the need to search the main compartment of the storage apparatus.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONIn accordance with an aspect of the invention there is provided a storage apparatus including a main compartment. The storage apparatus also includes a cavity connected to the main compartment for storage of a plurality of articles. The storage apparatus further includes a dispenser connected to the cavity. The dispenser is configured for sequential removal of at least one of said articles from said cavity.
In accordance with another aspect of the invention there is provided a storage apparatus including a body defining a main compartment. The storage apparatus further includes a sleeve connected to the body. The sleeve is for lengthwise storage of a plurality of elongated articles.
In accordance with another aspect of the invention there is provided a backpack including an outer body defining a main compartment. The backpack also includes a sleeve disposed inside the main compartment. The sleeve has a top end and a bottom end. The sleeve is connected to the body and is configured to receive a plurality of beverage cans at the top end. The backpack also includes a dispenser locate at the bottom end of the sleeve and having an opening for removing pop cans. The backpack also includes a cover for covering the opening wherein the cover includes a zipper for holding the cover in a covered position.
Other aspects and features of the present invention will become apparent to those ordinarily skilled in the art upon review of the following description of specific embodiments of the invention in conjunction with the accompanying figures.
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The sleeve 24 is configured for receiving articles 50 at one end. Therefore, the dimensions of the sleeve 24 depend on the types of articles 50 that are intended for storage. The sleeve generally defines an elongated cavity with cross sectional dimensions similar to the dimensions of the smallest cross section of articles 50. In this embodiment, the sleeve has similar dimensions to the circular cross section of a pop can. Therefore, the sleeve will provide for lengthwise storage of the articles 50 in the main compartment. By storing articles 50 in a lengthwise manner, the articles are prevented from shifting in the main compartment resulting in better organization within the body. Furthermore, lengthwise storage of the articles 50 provides the advantage of efficiently using a given storage space by occupying a smaller footprint in the main compartment when the sleeve 24 is oriented vertically as shown in
Although the sleeve 24 is oriented vertically in the embodiment above, it will be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that any orientation of the sleeve would provide the advantage of increasing the efficient use of storage space.
The sleeve 24 is to be constructed of any suitable material. In the embodiment shown in
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The sleeve 124 is disposed inside the main compartment of the body 122 and defines a cavity in which a plurality of articles 50 can be stored. As shown, the plurality articles 50 are stored such that the articles form a line. Some examples of articles 50 which may be stored in the cavity include beverage containers like water bottles, beer bottles, beer cans, drinking boxes, such as juice boxes, as well as other articles such as film canisters. Although examples of articles 50 are generally elongated articles, it will be appreciated that non-elongated articles may also be stored in the cavity.
The sleeve 124 is configured for receiving articles 50 at one end. Therefore, the dimensions of the sleeve 124 depend on the types of articles 50 that are intended for storage. The sleeve generally defines an elongated cavity with cross sectional dimensions similar to the dimensions of the smallest cross section of articles 50. Therefore, the sleeve 124 will provide for lengthwise storage of the articles 50 in the main compartment. By storing articles 50 in a lengthwise manner, the articles are prevented from shifting in the main compartment resulting in better organization within the body 122. Furthermore, lengthwise storage of the articles 50 provides the advantage of efficiently using a given storage space by occupying a smaller footprint in the main compartment when the sleeve 124 is oriented vertically as shown in
The apparatus 100 also includes a dispenser 135. The dispenser 135 includes an opening for allowing access to the articles 50 in the cavity. Therefore, the opening of the dispenser 135 includes an opening in both the body 122 the sleeve 124. A vertical orientation of the sleeve is also advantageous for allowing articles 50 in the sleeve to simply fall into the dispenser 135 when the bottom article is removed. Therefore, the apparatus 100 allows for sequential removal of articles 50 from the cavity in the order that articles were placed into the cavity. The dispenser 135 also includes a cover 136 which can seal the dispenser using a conventional zipper 138. The cover 136 prevents articles 50 from falling out of the cavity during transportation of the apparatus 100.
Although the sleeve 124 is oriented vertically in this embodiment, it will be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that any orientation of the sleeve would provide the advantage of increasing the efficient use of storage space. Although it may be desirable to have another article 50 fall into the dispenser 135 after the removal of a first article, a sleeve may also be oriented differently for other advantages.
The sleeve 124 is to be constructed of any suitable material. In the embodiment show in
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In this embodiment, sleeve 224 is detachably connected to the body 222 using a pair of hook and pile fasteners 240 and 242. The hook and pile fasteners 240 and 242 allow for quick and easy detachment of the sleeve 224 from the body 222. Removing the sleeve 224 when not in use creates more space in a main compartment so that more items may be placed in the main compartment. It will be appreciated that in other embodiments, a different number of hook and pile fasteners may be used to attach a sleeve to a body.
The sleeve 224 is configured for receiving articles 50 at one end. Therefore, the dimensions of the sleeve 224 depend on the types of articles 50 that are intended for storage. The sleeve generally defines an elongated cavity with cross sectional dimensions similar to the dimensions of the smallest cross section of articles 50. Therefore, the sleeve 224 will provide for lengthwise storage of the articles 50 in the main compartment. By storing articles 50 in a lengthwise manner, the articles are prevented from shifting in the main compartment resulting in better organization within the body 222. Furthermore, lengthwise storage of the articles 50 provides the advantage of efficiently using a given storage space by occupying a smaller footprint in the main compartment when the sleeve 224 is oriented vertically as shown in
Although the sleeve 224 is oriented vertically in this embodiment, it will be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that any orientation of the sleeve would provide the advantage of increasing the efficient use of storage space.
The sleeve 224 is to be constructed of ant suitable material. In the embodiment show in
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In this embodiment, sleeve 424 includes a drawstring sealing means 450 such that the opening through which articles are received can be sealed. This advantageously prevents the articles 50 from falling out of the sleeve 424 if the sleeve were to be inverted. It will be appreciated that in other embodiments, different sealing means may be used, for example, a zipper fastener, a hook and pile fastener, a magnetic fastener, etc.
The sleeve 424 is configured for receiving articles 50 at one end. Therefore, the dimensions of the sleeve 424 depend on the types of articles 50 that are intended for storage. The sleeve generally defines an elongated cavity with cross sectional dimensions similar to the dimensions of the smallest cross section of articles 50. Therefore, the sleeve 424 will provide for lengthwise storage of the articles 50 in the main compartment. By storing articles 50 in a lengthwise manner, the articles are prevented from shifting in the main compartment resulting in better organization within the body 422. Furthermore, lengthwise storage of the articles 50 provides the advantage of efficiently using a given storage space by occupying a smaller footprint in the main compartment when the sleeve 424 is oriented vertically as shown in
Although the sleeve 424 is oriented vertically in this embodiment, it will be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that any orientation of the sleeve would provide the advantage of increasing the efficient use of storage space.
The sleeve 424 is to be constructed of any suitable material. In the embodiment show in
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The sleeve 524 is disposed on the exterior of the body 522 and defines a cavity in which a plurality of articles 50 can be stored. As shown, the plurality articles 50 are stored such that the articles form a line. Some examples of articles 50 which may be stored in the cavity include beverage containers like water bottles, beer bottles, beer cans, drinking boxes, such as juice boxes, as well as other articles such as film canisters. Although examples of articles 50 are generally elongated articles, it will be appreciated that non-elongated articles may also be stored in the cavity. By placing the sleeve 524 on the exterior of the body 524, the articles 50 would not occupy any space inside the main compartment. Therefore, more space would be available in the main compartment for other items.
The sleeve 524 is configured for receiving articles 50 at one end. Therefore, the dimensions of the sleeve 524 depend on the types of articles 50 that are intended for storage. The sleeve generally defines an elongated cavity with cross sectional dimensions similar to the dimensions of the smallest cross section of articles 50. In this embodiment, the sleeve has similar dimensions to the circular cross section of a pop can. Therefore, the sleeve 524 will provide for lengthwise storage of the articles 50 in the main compartment. By storing articles 50 in a lengthwise manner, the articles are prevented from shifting while the apparatus is being transported.
The sleeve 524 is to be constructed of any suitable material. In the embodiment show in
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In this embodiment, sleeve 724 is detachably connected to the body 722 using a pair of hook and pile fasteners 740 and 742. The hook and pile fasteners 740 and 742 allow for quick and easy detachment of the sleeve 724 from a body 722. It will be appreciated that in other embodiments, a different number of hook and pile fasteners may be used to attach a sleeve to a body. Furthermore, it will be appreciated that any attachment means allow for quick and easy attachment and detachments would be suitable for this purpose, for example, button means, clip means, hook means, etc.
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The dispenser 835 includes an opening in the sleeve 824 for allowing access to the articles 50 in the cavity. A vertical orientation of the sleeve is advantageous since this would allow articles 50 in the sleeve to simply fall into the dispenser 835 when the bottom article is removed. Therefore, the apparatus 800 allows for sequential removal of articles 50 from the cavity in the order that the articles were placed into the cavity. The dispenser 835 also includes a cover 836 which can seal the dispenser using a conventional zipper 838. The cover 836 prevents articles 50 from falling out of the cavity during transportation of the apparatus 800.
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While specific embodiments of the invention have been described and illustrated, such embodiments should be considered illustrative of the invention only and not as limiting the invention as construed in accordance with the accompanying claims.
Claims
1. A storage apparatus comprising:
- a main compartment;
- a cavity connected to said main compartment for storage of a plurality of articles;
- a dispenser connected to the cavity configured for sequential removal of at least one of said articles from said cavity.
2. The storage apparatus of claim 1, wherein the storage apparatus is one of a backpack, a purse, a suitcase, a duffle bag, or a briefcase.
3. The storage apparatus of claim 1, wherein the cavity is defined by a sleeve.
4. The storage apparatus of claim 1, wherein the articles are elongated.
5. The storage apparatus of claim 1, wherein the dispenser comprises an opening.
6. The storage apparatus of claim 5, further comprising a cover for covering the opening.
7. The storage apparatus of claim 1, wherein the cavity is insulated.
8. The storage apparatus of claim 1, wherein the cavity is heated.
9. The storage apparatus of claim 1, wherein the cavity is cooled.
10. The storage apparatus of claim 1, wherein the cavity is inside the main compartment.
11. A storage apparatus comprising:
- a body defining a main compartment; and
- a sleeve connected to the body, the sleeve for lengthwise storage of a plurality of elongated articles.
12. The storage apparatus of claim 11, further comprising a dispenser, the dispenser having an opening for removing the articles.
13. The storage apparatus of claim 12, further comprising a cover for covering the opening.
14. The storage apparatus of claim 11, wherein the sleeve comprises an insulating material.
15. The storage apparatus of claim 11, wherein the sleeve is heated.
16. The storage apparatus of claim 11, wherein the sleeve is cooled.
17. The storage apparatus of claim 11, wherein the sleeve is inside the main compartment.
18. A backpack comprising:
- an outer body defining a main compartment;
- a sleeve disposed inside the main compartment having a top end and a bottom end wherein the sleeve is connected to the body, the sleeve operably configured to receive a plurality of beverage cans at the top end;
- a dispenser located at the bottom end of the sleeve, the dispenser having an opening for removing a beverage can of the plurality of beverage cans; and
- a cover for covering the opening wherein the cover includes a zipper for holding the cover in a covered position.
Type: Application
Filed: Mar 2, 2012
Publication Date: Sep 6, 2012
Applicant: HOLIDAY GROUP, INC. (St. Leonard)
Inventor: Martin BEDARD (Montreal)
Application Number: 13/410,557
International Classification: B65D 25/04 (20060101); A45F 3/04 (20060101); B65D 81/18 (20060101); B65D 81/38 (20060101);