Automotive storage container

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Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of an automotive storage container in an erected configuration.

FIG. 2 is a front side view of the automotive storage container of FIG. 1 in the erected configuration.

FIG. 3 is a rear side view of the automotive storage container of FIG. 1 in the erected configuration.

FIG. 4 is a right side view of the automotive storage container of FIG. 1 in the erected configuration.

FIG. 5 is a left side view of the automotive storage container of FIG. 1 in the erected configuration.

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the automotive storage container of FIG. 1 in the erected configuration.

FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the automotive storage container of FIG. 1 in the erected configuration.

FIG. 8 is an isometric view of the automotive storage container of FIG. 1 positioned within a cargo area of a vehicle.

FIG. 9 is an isometric view of the automotive storage container of FIG. 8 with a top panel in a raised position and a front panel in a lowered position to enable access to an inside of the automotive storage container.

FIG. 10 is an isometric view of the automotive storage container of FIG. 8 with the top panel in the raised position and the front panel at least partially positioned within a bottom panel to enable access to an inside of the automotive storage container; and,

FIG. 11 is an isometric view of the automotive storage container of FIG. 8 with the top panel in the lowered position and the front panel at least partially positioned within the bottom panel to enable access to an inside of the automotive storage container.

The features shown in broken lines form no part of the claimed design. The features shown in dot/dashed lines represent a boundary of the claim. The features shown in dot/dashed lines form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for an “automotive storage container,” as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D818420
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 16, 2015
Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
Inventors: Robert Roach (Holt, MI), Craig Wieland (Mason, MI)
Primary Examiner: Katrina A Betton
Application Number: 29/542,792
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Cargo Or Flatbed Type (28) (D12/414.1)