Abstract: A storage solution that provides substantial advantages over existing storage solutions. The storage solution can include a latch system, a rack system or a display system, any one or more of which can be included with a utility box.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 11, 2020
Date of Patent:
January 30, 2024
Assignee:
Plano Molding Company, LLC
Inventors:
John Whalen, Clark McCune, Emily Stokes, Neil Kwiatowski, Mason Umholtz, Michael Day, Charles Paradise, Gregory Howe, James Krause
Abstract: Provided is a utility box, which includes a first compartment. The first compartment includes a first angled floor and a first holding unit configured to hold an article in the first compartment. The utility box also includes a first lid that covers at least the first compartment.
Abstract: A soft-store having a storage compartment for holding one or more articles. The soft-store has a main body that can be inserted into and seated in a crate. The soft-store has a plurality of walls that form a portion of the storage compartment, a top body that attaches to the main body and covers the storage compartment, and a pair of ancillary bodies. Each of the ancillary bodies has an end portion that rotatably attaches to the main body and an opposite end portion that rotates away from the main body to allow the ancillary bodies to be moved to a single-hand transport configuration. The main body includes an attachment mechanism that attaches the main body to the crate.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 3, 2018
Date of Patent:
December 13, 2022
Assignee:
Plano Molding Company, LLC
Inventors:
Thomas Africa, Ryan R. Berger, Raymond R. Harpham, James H. Lua, Clark P. McCune, Ryan T. Olander, Emily K. Stokes, Sean W. Svendsen, John H. Whalen
Abstract: An enclosure having an opening that allows access to a space formed by the enclosure, a door that covers the opening, wherein the door includes a pair of rigid edges, and a vertical living hinge that attaches the door to a portion of the enclosure. The enclosure may have a horizontal living hinge that allows the pair of rigid edges to fold with respect to each other. The door may have a plurality of stiffening members to form the pair of rigid edges. The enclosure may have a plurality of stiffening members in the enclosure wall, located proximate to the opening. The plurality of stiffening members in the enclosure wall may be positioned to substantially align with the plurality of stiffening members in the door, so as to cover the opening and form a seal between the door and the enclosure.
Abstract: A multidimensional storage system is disclosed that provides optimal accessibility, flexibility, and adaptability. The storage system can include an elevated v-shape that can position storage containers closer to an angler's sides. The angled shape of the storage system can facilitate easier access to storage containers stored behind an angler. A bulk storage space provided in storage system can be used to stow items. The storage system can include a waterproof compartment in its base for dry storage.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 2, 2018
Date of Patent:
November 3, 2020
Assignee:
PLANO MOLDING COMPANY, LLC
Inventors:
Ryan R. Berger, James H. Lua, Ludwin M. Mora, Clark P. McCune, John H. Whalen, Raymond R. Harpham, Sean W. Svendsen