ORGANIZER AND STACKABLE ORGANIZER ASSEMBLY

Abstract

An organizer including a base member, a continuous sidewall extending substantially upwardly from the base member and a lid member connectable to the continuous sidewall, the lid member including: an inner member, an outer member connected to the inner member, a plurality of notches arranged within the inner member and a first resilient connecting member releasably securable to and extending between the plurality of notches and a stackable organizer assembly including the organizer.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention broadly relates to organizers and, more particularly, to stackable organizers.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Organizers are available in a variety of shapes and sizes for providing organizing solutions for kitchen utensils, writing utensils, and toiletries just to name a few. These organizers are typically constructed to fit in drawers and/or atop countertops and are usually cuboid in shape including a top surface that is open. One such typical organizer is available from the Container Store having a headquarters at 500 Freeport Parkway, Coppell, Tex. 75019, and includes units called Like-it Bricks™ which stack and slide on each other. Each “brick” has a solid base member, perforated sidewalls and an open top. Repositionable dividers can be placed to subdivide each brick. Unfortunately, any items placed in any brick are free to slip and slide along the solid base member between the sidewalls. Additionally, if the brick is turned over onto one of its sides, items are likely to fall out.

Other organizers contain lids to prevent stored items from falling out. However, such lids are traditionally arranged to cover the entire open top surface of the organizer and include some means for securing the lid to the organizer. For example, airtight storage containers are available from Lock & Lock USA and include a lid which has foldable arms which latch onto protrusions in the container. Unfortunately, these lids can be bulky and thus, difficult to clean.

Additionally, these lids can be difficult to separate from the container. Moreover, when the lid is secured in place, the contents of the organizer are inaccessible.

Some toothbrush holders include one or more lateral members connecting the top edges of the holder to separate multiple toothbrushes and limit the amount of travel of each toothbrush. However, it is difficult to clean the inside surfaces of each lateral member and the inside surfaces of the holder arranged thereunder. Additionally, nothing prevents the toothbrushes from sliding along the base of the holder.

Thus, there is a long-felt need for an organizer having improved functionality that is also easy to clean. There is also a long-felt need for a partially enclosed organizer that is easy to clean.

An organizer that holds items in a substantially upright orientation is needed. Additionally, an organizer that stores items and keeps each stored item separate from the others is needed.

There is a long-felt need for an organizer that stores items and prevents the stored items from sliding along the base member of the organizer. Such a partially enclosed organizer that is translucent or transparent is needed so that the items contained within the organizer are easily visualized.

A long-felt need exists for an organizer that includes an improved removable lid. An organizer that features a resilient member that grips items to be stored and prevents the items from accidentally falling out of the organizer while still allowing the items to be accessible is needed.

There is also a long-felt need for an organizer assembly including two or more organizers which are stackable and slidable relative to one another so that the organizers can be arranged in a variety of different ways.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is an organizer including a base member, a continuous sidewall extending substantially upwardly from the base member and a lid member connectable to the continuous sidewall, the lid member including: an inner member, an outer member connected to the inner member, a plurality of notches arranged within the inner member and a first resilient connecting member releasably securable to and extending between the plurality of notches.

The present invention is also a stackable organizer assembly including a first organizer including: a first base member defined by a first perimeter and a first continuous sidewall extending substantially upwardly from the first base member and a second organizer arranged to stack atop the first organizer, the second organizer including a second base member defined by a second perimeter, a second continuous sidewall extending substantially upwardly from the second base member, a lid member connectable to the second continuous sidewall, the lid member including: an inner member; an outer member connected to the inner member, a plurality of notches arranged within the inner member and a resilient connecting member releasably securable to and extending between the plurality of notches.

It is a primary object of the present invention to provide an organizer that holds items in a substantially upright orientation.

It is yet another object of the present invention to provide an organizer that stores a multitude of items and keeps each stored item separate from the others.

It is another object of the present invention to provide an organizer that stores items and prevents the stored items from sliding along the base of the organizer.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a partially enclosed organizer that is also easy to clean.

It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a partially enclosed organizer that is translucent or transparent so the items contained within the organizer are easily visualized.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide an organizer that includes an improved removable lid.

It is another object of the present invention to provide an organizer that features a resilient member that grips items to be stored and prevents the items from accidentally falling out of the organizer while allowing the items to be accessible.

It is another object of the present invention to provide an organizer assembly including two or more organizers which are stackable and slidable relative to one another so that the organizers can be arranged in a variety of different ways.

These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will be readily appreciable from the following description of preferred embodiments of the invention and from the accompanying drawings and claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The nature and mode of operation of the present invention will now be more fully described in the following detailed description of the invention taken with the accompanying drawing figures, in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an organizer according to the invention;

FIG. 2 is a top view of the organizer shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a side view of the organizer shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the lid of the organizer shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a detailed view of the enclosed portion shown in FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the organizer shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an organizer assembly according to the invention;

FIG. 8 is an exploded view of the organizer assembly shown in FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a top view of the organizer assembly shown in FIG. 7;

FIG. 10 is a front view of the organizer assembly shown in FIG. 7;

FIG. 11 is a side view of the organizer assembly shown in FIG. 7;

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of another organizer according to the invention; and,

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of another organizer according to the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

At the outset, it should be appreciated that like drawing numbers on different drawing views identify identical, or functionally similar, structural elements of the invention. While the present invention is described with respect to what is presently considered to be the preferred aspects, it is to be understood that the invention as claimed is not limited to the disclosed aspect. The present invention is intended to include various modifications and equivalent arrangements within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Furthermore, it is understood that this invention is not limited to the particular methodology, materials and modifications described and, as such, may, of course, vary. It is also understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular aspects only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, which is limited only by the appended claims.

Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood to one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Although any methods, devices or materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of the invention, the preferred methods, devices, and materials are now described.

Adverting now to the figures, FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of organizer 10. Organizer 10 broadly includes base member 11, continuous sidewall 12 and lid member 13. Continuous sidewall 12 extends substantially upwardly from base member 11. Lid member 13 is connectable to continuous sidewall 12. Lid member 13 broadly includes inner member 14, outer member 15, notches 16 and resilient connecting member 18. Outer member 15 is connected to inner member 14. Notches 16 are arranged within inner member 14. Resilient member 18 is releasably securable to and extending between notches 16. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, organizer 10 is transparent; however, organizer 10 could be translucent or opaque or any other suitable alternative. The transparent or translucent characteristic allows a user to visualize items stored within organizer 10.

Resilient members 18 and 19 are shown in FIG. 1. Resilient member 18 includes transverse portions 18A, 18B, 18C and 18D (shown in FIG. 6) extending between parallel sides 13A and 13B of lid member 13. Resilient member 19 also includes transverse portions 19A, 19B, 19C and 19D (shown in FIG. 6) extending between parallel sides 13C and 13D of lid member 13. In the example embodiment shown in FIG. 1, resilient member 18 is arranged substantially perpendicularly to resilient member 19. Resilient members 18 and 19 form openings O which are substantially square-shaped to hold item 17. However, the invention is not limited to the arrangement of resilient members 18 and 19 shown in FIG. 1. For example, organizer 10 could have either resilient member 18 or 19 alone. In that case, resilient member 18 or 19 would form openings which are substantially rectangular-shaped. Alternatively, organizer 10 could have additional resilient members. In the example embodiment shown in FIG. 1, resilient members 18 and 19 are made of thermoplastic rubber (TPR) or any suitable alternative that is flexible and easy to clean. In the example embodiment shown in FIG. 1, base 11 and continuous sidewall 12 are integrally formed and made of plastic or any suitable alternative that is lightweight and easy to clean, such as, polystyrene. In the example embodiment shown in

FIG. 1, lid member 13 (aside from resilient members 18 and 19) is made of plastic or any suitable alternative that is lightweight and easy to clean, such as polystyrene.

Inner member 14 is connected to outer member 15 via arcuate member 20. However, it should be understood that inner member 14 could be connected to outer member 15 via a straight member arranged substantially perpendicularly to both inner and outer members 14 and 15. Inner member 14 can also be connected to outer member 15 via two arcuate members and a single straight member therebetween. As shown in FIG. 1, inner member 14 is arranged substantially parallel to outer member 15.

Base member 11 includes upward facing surface 21 and rib 22 extending substantially upward (toward lid member 13 from upward facing surface 21) to partition upward facing surface 21. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, rib 22 extends between and connects continuous sidewall 12. Additional ribs 23, 24 and 25 are also shown extending between and connecting continuous sidewall 12. It should be appreciated that non-continuous ribs can be used instead. In a preferred embodiment, ribs 22, 23, 24 and 25 are molded as one piece with base 11 and continuous sidewall 12. In other example embodiments, ribs 22, 23, 24 and 25 are separate or removable. Like resilient members 18 and 19, ribs 22 and 23 are arranged substantially perpendicularly to ribs 24 and 25 thereby forming a grid-like structure along upward facing surface 21. Item 17 is placed vertically through one of the plurality of openings O formed in lid member 13 and item 17 extends to upward facing surface 21. Item 17 is prevented from slipping along upward facing surface 21 due to surrounding ribs 23, 24, 25. Additionally, while resilient members 18 and 19 grip item 17 to prevent item 17 from inadvertently becoming lose from organizer 10, item 17 is still accessible. Other items can be stored within openings O and such other items can be thicker or thinner than item 17 or shorter or taller than item 17. Items of all different shapes and sizes can be stored within openings O.

FIG. 2 is a top view of organizer 10. Resilient member 18 is shown extending between sides 13A and 13B and resilient member 19 is shown extending between sides 13C and 13D. Ribs 22, 23, 24 and 25 are shown extending between continuous sidewall 12 underneath resilient members 18 and 19. Ribs 23, 24 and 25 prevent an item placed in opening O from slipping along upward facing surface 21 in directions D1, D2 and D3, respectively.

FIG. 3 is a side view of organizer 10. Foot 26 extends substantially downwardly from base member 11. Base member 11 is defined by a perimeter and foot 26 is positioned distance D4 from the perimeter. Organizer 10 as depicted in FIGS. 1-3 includes feet 26, 28, 29 and 30 where each foot extends substantially downwardly from base member 11. In a preferred embodiment, feet 26, 28, 29 and 30 are molded as one piece with base 11 and continuous sidewall 12. In alternate embodiments, feet 26, 28, 29 and 30 can be separate or removable.

Continuous sidewall 12 includes outer and inner surfaces and ribs 22 and 23 are arranged within the inner surface of continuous sidewall 12. Outer member 15 of lid member 13 is defined by a perimeter that is larger than the perimeter of the outer surface of continuous sidewall 12.

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of lid member 13 of organizer 10. As discussed above, inner member 14 includes notches 16 to receive and hold resilient members 18 and 19. Notches 16A, 16B, 16C and 16D are arranged within inner member 14 along parallel side 13B and notches 16E, 16F, 16G and 1611 are arranged within inner member 14 along parallel side 13A. Transverse portion 18A extends between notches 16A and 16E. Transverse portion 18B extends between notches 16B and 16F. Transverse portion 18C extends between notches 16C and 16G. Transverse portion 18D extends between notches 16D and 16H. Transverse portions 18A, 18B, 18C and 18D are connected by portions P1, P2 and P3. For example, portion P1 connects transverse portions 18A and 18B, portion P2 connects transverse portions 18B and 18C and portion P3 connects transverse portions 18C and 18D. Transverse portions 18A, 18B, 18C and 18D are connected by similar portions (P4, P5 and P6) along parallel side 13A. Portions P1, P2 and P3 are arranged between inner member 14 and outer portion 15. Due to the size and resiliency of resilient member 18, portions P1, P2 and P3 urge toward portions P4, P5 and P6 and vice versa. Because each portion P1, P2, P3, P4, P5 and P6 is positioned between inner member 14 and outer member 15, portions P1, P2 and P3 are maintained in a position a distance away from portions P4, P5 and P6. Due to the size and resiliency of resilient member 18 and the rigid nature of lid member 13, once resilient member 18 is stretched into the placement shown in

FIG. 4, resilient member 18 is held in place.

FIG. 5 is a detailed view of enclosed portion 5 shown in FIG. 4. The discussion above pertaining to resilient member 18 applies to resilient member 19. Transverse portion 19A is connected to transverse portion 19B via portion P7 and transverse portion 19B is connected to transverse portion 19C via portion P8. Transverse portion 19A extends through notch 161 and transverse portion 19B extends through notch 16J. Portions P7 and P8 are positioned between inner member 14 and outer member 15.

FIG. 6 is an exploded view of organizer 10. As discussed above, resilient member 18 includes transverse portions 18A, 18B, 18C and 18D which are connected by portions P1, P2, P3, P4, P5 and P6 as discussed above. Similarly, resilient member 19 includes transverse portions 19A, 19B, 19C and 19D which are connected by portions. Continuous sidewall 12 includes lip 31 and top edge E. Lip 31 extends inwardly from and around the inside surface of continuous sidewall 12. Furthermore, lip 31 includes surface 32 (facing lid member 13) which is arranged to contact inner member 14 of lid member 13 when lid member 13 is connected to continuous sidewall 12. It should be appreciated that lip 31 need not be continuous around the perimeter of the inner surface of continuous sidewall 12.

Top edge E is arranged to contact lid member 13 when lid member 13 is connected to continuous sidewall 12. More specifically, when lid member 13 is connected to continuous sidewall 12, top edge E is positioned between resilient members 18 and 19 and outer member 15 in space S (shown in FIG. 5). When lid member 13 is connected to continuous sidewall 12, resilient members 18 and 19 are in contact with both lid member 13 and continuous sidewall 12 to maintain the connection between lid member 13 and continuous sidewall 12. It should be appreciated that lid member 13 can be easily removed from continuous sidewall 12 (if desired) but, lid member 13 is prevented from accidentally becoming detached from continuous sidewall 12 due to resilient members 18 and 19.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of organizer assembly 100. Organizer assembly 100 broadly includes organizers 120 and 140 where organizer 140 is arranged to stack atop organizer 120. Organizer 120 includes base member 121 and continuous sidewall 122 extending substantially upwardly from base member 121. Base member 121 is defined by a perimeter. Organizer 140 includes base member 141, continuous sidewall 142 and lid member 143.

Organizer 140 is substantially identical to organizer 10 discussed above. Thus, the discussion above regarding organizer 10 applies to organizer 140 except as noted below. Base member 141 is defined by a perimeter which can be substantially the same as the perimeter of base member 121 or smaller as shown in FIG. 7. In FIG. 7, organizer 140 is slidable along the perimeter of continuous sidewall 122. Organizer 140 includes feet protruding downwardly from base member 141 and the feet contact an inner surface of continuous sidewall 122 when organizer 140 is stacked atop organizer 120 to allow the slidable connection.

Organizer assembly 100 can further include organizer 150 arranged to stack atop organizer 120. Organizer 150 can be substantially the same as organizer 140 or larger or smaller than organizer 140. Regardless of dimensions, the discussions above regarding organizers 10 and 140 apply to organizer 150. Organizer assembly 100 can also include organizer 170 on top of which organizer 120 can stack. Organizer 160 can also be added to organizer assembly 100 and can be stackable atop organizer 170. Organizer assembly 100 is not limited to the arrangement of organizers shown. For example, additional or fewer organizers/trays are contemplated in any combination.

FIG. 8 is an exploded view of organizer assembly 100 including organizers 120, 140, 150, 160 and 170. Organizer 170 includes two rectangular openings, a left-hand side opening and a right-hand side opening. Organizer 120 is arranged to stack atop the right-hand side opening of organizer 170. Organizer 120 includes feet which protrude downwardly from the base and contact the inside surface of the right-hand side opening of organizer 170. Since the outermost perimeter of organizer 120 is substantially the same as the outermost perimeter of the left-hand side opening or the right-hand side opening of organizer 170, organizer 120 can stack atop but not slide within organizer 170. Organizer 160 includes feet which protrude downwardly from the base and contact the inside surface of the left-hand side opening of organizer 170. The base of organizer 160 is wide enough to rest atop the top edge of the left-hand side opening of organizer 170. The base of organizer 160 is shorter than the length of the left-hand side opening so that organizer 160 can slide along the long edges of the left-hand side opening.

FIG. 9 is a top view of organizer assembly 100. It should be appreciated that the organizers that make up organizer assembly 100 include rounded corners but they could include non-rounded or sharp corners.

FIG. 10 is a front view of organizer assembly 100. It should be appreciated that organizer 140 is separated a distance from organizers 150 and 160 in FIG. 10 but organizer 140 can be slid closer to organizers 150 and 160. Alternatively, an additional organizer can be placed between organizer 140 and organizers 150 and 160 in either organizer 120 or organizer 170.

FIG. 11 is a side view of organizer assembly 100. It should be appreciated that additional organizers can be placed atop organizer 160 or organizer 140.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of organizer 200. Organizer 200 broadly includes base 201, continuous sidewall 202 and lid member 203. The discussion regarding organizer 10 applies to organizer 200 except as noted below. Base 201, continuous sidewall 202 and lid member 203 are circular instead of square-shaped. Base 201 includes continuous foot Fl which is substantially circular in shape and extending substantially downwardly. Lid member 203 includes outer member 204, inner member 205 and resilient member 206. It should be appreciated that resilient member 206 could be divided up into multiple resilient members. The discussion above regarding resilient members 18 and 19 applies to resilient member 206 except as noted below. The portions of resilient member 206 (like portions P1, P2 and P3) that are arranged between inner and outer members 205 and 206, respectively, are arcuate instead of straight to mirror the arcuate shape of inner member 205. Additionally, some openings within lid member 203, such as, opening O2 are substantially trapezoidal in shape instead of substantially square-shaped.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of organizer 300. Organizer 300 broadly includes base 301, continuous sidewall 302 and lid member 303. The discussion of organizer 10 applies to organizer 300 except as noted below. Base 301, continuous sidewall 302 and lid member 303 are substantially pentagonal in shape instead of substantially square-shaped. Base 301 includes continuous foot F2 which is substantially pentagonal in shape and extending substantially downwardly. Lid member 303 includes outer member 304, inner member 305 and resilient members 306 and 307. The discussion above regarding resilient members 18 and 19 applies to resilient members 306 and 307 except as noted below. The portions of resilient members 306 and 307 arranged between inner and outer members 305 and 306, respectively, are substantially angled with respect to the transverse portions of resilient members 306 and 307 instead of substantially perpendicular to mirror the pentagonal quality of inner member 305. Additionally, some openings within lid member 303, such as, opening O3 are substantially trapezoidal in shape instead of substantially square-shaped.

The ribs discussed above can be added to organizer 200 or organizer 300. It should be appreciated that the resilient members of the lid members discussed herein help maintain items in a substantially upright orientation. The ribs discussed herein also help to maintain items in a substantially upright orientation. The resilient members and the ribs individually, and in combination, help to keep items separated.

Thus, it is seen that the objects of the present invention are efficiently obtained, although modifications and changes to the invention should be readily apparent to those having ordinary skill in the art, which modifications are intended to be within the spirit and scope of the invention as claimed. It also is understood that the foregoing description is illustrative of the present invention and should not be considered as limiting. Therefore, other embodiments of the present invention are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as claimed.

REFERENCE NUMBERS

• 10 Organizer
• 11 Base member
• 12 Continuous sidewall
• 13 Lid member
• 13A Parallel side
• 13B Parallel side
• 13C Parallel side
• 13D Parallel side
• 14 Inner member
• 15 Outer member
• 16 Notches
• 16A Notch
• 16B Notch
• 16C Notch
• 16D Notch
• 16E Notch
• 16F Notch
• 16G Notch
• 16H Notch
• 16I Notch
• 16J Notch
• 17 Item
• 18 Resilient member
• 18A Transverse portion
• 18B Transverse portion
• 18C Transverse portion
• 18D Transverse portion
• 19 Resilient member
• 19A Transverse portion
• 19B Transverse portion
• 19C Transverse portion
• 19D Transverse portion
• 20 Arcuate member
• 21 Upward facing surface
• 22 Rib
• 23 Rib
• 24 Rib
• 25 Rib
• 26 Foot
• 28 Foot
• 29 Foot
• 30 Foot
• 31 Lip
• 32 Surface
• O Opening
• O2 Opening
• O3 Opening
• E Top edge
• D1 Distance
• D2 Distance
• D3 Distance
• D4 Distance
• P1 Portion
• P2 Portion
• P3 Portion
• P4 Portion
• P5 Portion
• P6 Portion
• P7 Portion
• P8 Portion
• S Space
• 100 Organizer assembly
• 120 Organizer
• 121 Base member
• 122 Continuous sidewall
• 123 Lid member
• 140 Organizer
• 141 Base member
• 142 Continuous sidewall
• 143 Lid member
• 150 Organizer
• 160 Organizer
• 170 Organizer
• 200 Organizer
• 201 Base
• 202 Continuous sidewall
• 203 Lid member
• 204 Inner member
• 205 Outer member
• 206 Resilient member
• F2 Foot
• 300 Organizer
• 301 Base
• 302 Continuous sidewall
• 303 Lid member
• 304 Outer member
• 305 Inner member
• 306 Resilient member
• 307 Resilient member
• F3 Foot

Claims

1. An organizer, comprising:

a base member;

a continuous sidewall extending substantially upwardly from said base member; and, a lid member connectable to said continuous sidewall, said lid member including: an inner member; an outer member connected to said inner member; a plurality of notches arranged within said inner member; and, a first resilient connecting member releasably securable to and extending between said plurality of notches.

2. The organizer recited in claim 1 wherein a top edge of said continuous sidewall is arranged between said first resilient connecting member and said outer member when said lid member is connected to said continuous sidewall.

3. The organizer recited in claim 1 wherein said lid member includes a second resilient connecting member.

4. The organizer recited in claim 3 wherein said second resilient connecting member is arranged substantially perpendicular to said first resilient connecting member.

5. The organizer recited in claim 1 wherein said inner member is arranged substantially parallel to said outer surface.

6. The organizer recited in claim 1 wherein said inner member is connected to said outer member by an arcuate member.

7. The organizer recited in claim 1 wherein said base member includes an upward facing surface and a rib extending substantially upward from said upward facing surface to partition said upward facing surface.

8. The organizer recited in claim 7 wherein said rib extends between and connects said continuous sidewall.

9. The organizer recited in claim 1 further comprising a foot extending substantially downwardly from said base member.

10. The organizer recited in claim 9 wherein said base member is defined by a perimeter and said foot is positioned a distance from said perimeter.

11. The organizer recited in claim 1 wherein said base member is defined by a perimeter and said organizer further comprises a plurality of feet extending substantially downwardly from said base member and each foot of said plurality of feet is positioned a distance from said perimeter.

12. The organizer recited in claim 1 wherein said continuous sidewall includes a lip arranged to contact said lid member when said lid member is connected to said continuous sidewall.

13. The organizer recited in claim 1 wherein at least a portion of said organizer is translucent.

14. The organizer recited in claim 1 wherein at least a portion of said organizer is transparent.

15. The organizer recited in claim 1 wherein said first resilient connecting member is made of thermoplastic rubber.

16. A stackable organizer assembly, comprising:

a first organizer including: a first base member defined by a first perimeter; and, a first continuous sidewall extending substantially upwardly from said first base member; and,

a second organizer arranged to stack atop said first organizer, said second organizer comprising: a second base member defined by a second perimeter; and, a second continuous sidewall extending substantially upwardly from said second base member; a lid member connectable to said second continuous sidewall, said lid member including: an inner member; an outer member connected to said inner member; a plurality of notches arranged within said inner member; and, a resilient connecting member releasably securable to and extending between said plurality of notches.

17. The stackable organizer assembly recited in claim 16 wherein said second perimeter is substantially the same as said first perimeter.

18. The stackable organizer assembly recited in claim 16 wherein said second organizer is slidable along said first perimeter.

19. The stackable organizer assembly recited in claim 16 wherein said second organizer further includes a foot arranged to contact said first continuous sidewall when said second organizer is stacked atop said first organizer.

20. The stackable organizer assembly recited in claim 16 wherein a top edge of said second continuous sidewall is arranged between said resilient connecting member and said outer member when said lid member is connected to said continuous sidewall.