STORAGE CASE FOR MUSICAL ACCESSORIES
A storage case for musical accessories includes a compartment comprising a sidewall and a bottom wall, the sidewall defining a top end and a bottom end, the bottom wall coupled to the bottom end of the sidewall, the top end of the sidewall defining a compartment opening; and a substantially cylindrical accessory mount extending from the bottom wall towards the opening, the accessory mount extending substantially parallel to the sidewall, the accessory mount configured to receive a cylindrical musical accessory placed over and around the accessory mount.
The present application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/255,289, filed Jan. 23, 2019, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/621,971, filed Jan. 25, 2018, both of which are hereby specifically incorporated by reference herein in their entireties.
TECHNICAL FIELDThis disclosure relates to storage. More specifically, this disclosure relates to a storage case for storing accessories for a musical instrument.
BACKGROUNDMusical instruments often have many accessories associated therewith. For example, accessories for a guitar can include, but are not limited to, traditional triangular-type guitar picks, guitar slides, thumb/finger picks, finger guards, tuners, strings, string cutters, string winders, straps, polish, polishing cloths, and capos. Often, a musician has a plurality of such accessories. It can be difficult to keep track of the many accessories and to keep the accessories organized and close at hand for easy access when needed. Furthermore, the musical accessories for an instrument can often be small in size, which can make them easy to lose or misplace.
SUMMARYIt is to be understood that this summary is not an extensive overview of the disclosure. This summary is exemplary and not restrictive, and it is intended neither to identify key or critical elements of the disclosure nor delineate the scope thereof. The sole purpose of this summary is to explain and exemplify certain concepts of the disclosure as an introduction to the following complete and extensive detailed description.
Disclosed is a storage case for musical accessories comprising a compartment configured to receive a musical accessory therein, the compartment comprising a floor and a sidewall enclosure extending from the floor, the sidewall enclosure defining an opening distal from the floor; and a lid defining a first orifice configured to receive the musical accessory inserted therethrough, the lid movable between a closed position, wherein the opening is covered by the lid, and an open position, wherein the opening is uncovered by the lid.
Also disclosed is a storage case for musical accessories comprising a bottom wall; an outer sidewall extending from the bottom wall, the outer sidewall and bottom wall defining an interior space; a divider wall extending from the bottom wall between a first location on the outer sidewall and a second location on the outer sidewall, the divider wall configured to divide the interior space into a first compartment and a second compartment; a first lid hingedly attached to the first compartment and configured to enclose the first compartment; and a second lid hingedly attached to the second compartment and configured to enclose the second compartment.
Also disclosed is a method for using a storage case for musical accessories, the method comprising providing the storage case, the storage case comprising a compartment and a lid, the compartment defining an interior configured to receive musical accessories, the lid configured to cover an opening of the compartment to enclose the interior; inserting a musical accessory into the interior of the compartment through an orifice in the lid; receiving the musical accessory on one of an accessory tray and an accessory mount; and retrieving the musical accessory from the interior of the compartment.
Disclosed is a storage case for musical accessories comprising a compartment comprising a sidewall and a bottom wall, the sidewall defining a top end and a bottom end, the bottom wall coupled to the bottom end of the sidewall, the top end of the sidewall defining a compartment opening; and a substantially cylindrical accessory mount extending from the bottom wall towards the opening, the accessory mount extending substantially parallel to the sidewall, the accessory mount configured to receive a cylindrical musical accessory placed over and around the accessory mount.
Also disclosed is a storage case for musical accessories comprising a compartment comprising a sidewall and a bottom wall, the sidewall defining a top end and a bottom end, the bottom wall coupled to the bottom end of the sidewall, the top end of the sidewall defining a compartment opening; a lid coupled to the compartment and defining a slot therethrough, the lid configured to cover the compartment opening, the slot allowing access to an interior of the compartment; and an accessory tray disposed within the compartment and aligned with the slot, wherein the slot is configured to receive a musical accessory therethrough and the accessory tray is configured to support the musical accessory thereon.
Additionally, a storage case for musical accessories is disclosed, the storage case comprising a first compartment comprising a sidewall and a bottom wall, the sidewall defining a first opening at a top end thereof, the top end distal to the bottom wall; and a mounting groove extending along at least a portion of the first compartment at the top end, the mounting groove defining a width and a depth configured to removably support an electronic device such that a screen of the electronic device is viewable by a user when disposed within the mounting groove.
A storage case for musical accessories is disclosed, the storage case comprising a compartment comprising a sidewall and a bottom wall, the sidewall defining a top end and a bottom end, the bottom wall coupled to the bottom end of the sidewall, the top end of the sidewall defining a compartment opening; a lid coupled to the compartment and configured to cover the compartment opening; and a sectioning wall extending from a first side of the sidewall to a second side of the sidewall, the sectioning wall sectioning the compartment into a plurality of alcoves, at least one of the alcoves sized to receive a package of guitar strings therein.
Also disclosed is a storage case for musical accessories comprising a first compartment comprising a bottom wall and a sidewall extending from the bottom wall, the sidewall defining a first opening at a top end thereof, the top end oriented distal to the bottom wall, a first magnet attached to the sidewall at the top end; and a first lid hingedly coupled to the first compartment and configured to selectively cover the first opening, the first lid comprising a first mating magnet configured to mate with the first magnet to releasably couple the first lid to the sidewall of the first compartment in a closed position.
Moreover, disclosed is a storage case for musical accessories comprising a compartment comprising a sidewall and a bottom wall, the sidewall defining a top end and a bottom end, the bottom wall coupled to the bottom end of the sidewall, the top end of the sidewall defining a compartment opening; and a lid coupled to the compartment and configured to cover the compartment opening; wherein the sidewall defines a substantially arcuate portion and a substantially planar portion, and wherein a peripheral edge of the lid defines a substantially arcuate portion and a substantially planar portion.
Furthermore, disclosed is a storage case for musical accessories comprising a compartment comprising a sidewall and a bottom wall, the sidewall defining a top end and a bottom end, the bottom wall coupled to the bottom end of the sidewall, the top end of the sidewall defining a compartment opening; and a mounting block extending from the bottom wall towards the opening, the mounting block defining a top surface distal to the bottom wall and a substantially cylindrical recess extending into the mounting block at the top surface, the recess configured to receive a substantially cylindrical musical accessory therein.
Various implementations described in the present disclosure may include additional systems, methods, features, and advantages, which may not necessarily be expressly disclosed herein but will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art upon examination of the following detailed description and accompanying drawings. It is intended that all such systems, methods, features, and advantages be included within the present disclosure and protected by the accompanying claims.
The features and components of the following figures are illustrated to emphasize the general principles of the present disclosure. Corresponding features and components throughout the figures may be designated by matching reference characters for the sake of consistency and clarity.
The present disclosure can be understood more readily by reference to the following detailed description, examples, drawings, and claims, and the previous and following description. However, before the present devices, systems, and/or methods are disclosed and described, it is to be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the specific devices, systems, and/or methods disclosed unless otherwise specified, and, as such, can, of course, vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular aspects only and is not intended to be limiting.
The following description is provided as an enabling teaching of the present devices, systems, and/or methods in its best, currently known aspect. To this end, those skilled in the relevant art will recognize and appreciate that many changes can be made to the various aspects of the present devices, systems, and/or methods described herein, while still obtaining the beneficial results of the present disclosure. It will also be apparent that some of the desired benefits of the present disclosure can be obtained by selecting some of the features of the present disclosure without utilizing other features. Accordingly, those who work in the art will recognize that many modifications and adaptations to the present disclosure are possible and can even be desirable in certain circumstances and are a part of the present disclosure. Thus, the following description is provided as illustrative of the principles of the present disclosure and not in limitation thereof.
As used throughout, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to “an element” can include two or more such elements unless the context indicates otherwise.
Ranges can be expressed herein as from “about” one particular value, and/or to “about” another particular value. When such a range is expressed, another aspect includes from the one particular value and/or to the other particular value. Similarly, when values are expressed as approximations, by use of the antecedent “about,” it will be understood that the particular value forms another aspect. It will be further understood that the endpoints of each of the ranges are significant both in relation to the other endpoint, and independently of the other endpoint.
For purposes of the current disclosure, a material property or dimension measuring about X or substantially X on a particular measurement scale measures within a range between X plus an industry-standard upper tolerance for the specified measurement and X minus an industry-standard lower tolerance for the specified measurement. Because tolerances can vary between different materials, processes and between different models, the tolerance for a particular measurement of a particular component can fall within a range of tolerances.
As used herein, the terms “optional” or “optionally” mean that the subsequently described event or circumstance can or cannot occur, and that the description includes instances where said event or circumstance occurs and instances where it does not.
The word “or” as used herein means any one member of a particular list and also includes any combination of members of that list. Further, one should note that conditional language, such as, among others, “can,” “could,” “might,” or “may,” unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain aspects include, while other aspects do not include, certain features, elements and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or steps are in any way required for one or more particular aspects or that one or more particular aspects necessarily include logic for deciding, with or without user input or prompting, whether these features, elements and/or steps are included or are to be performed in any particular aspect.
Disclosed are components that can be used to perform the disclosed methods and systems. These and other components are disclosed herein, and it is understood that when combinations, subsets, interactions, groups, etc. of these components are disclosed that while specific reference of each various individual and collective combinations and permutations of these may not be explicitly disclosed, each is specifically contemplated and described herein, for all methods and systems. This applies to all aspects of this application including, but not limited to, steps in disclosed methods. Thus, if there are a variety of additional steps that can be performed it is understood that each of these additional steps can be performed with any specific aspect or combination of aspects of the disclosed methods.
Disclosed in the present application is a storage case and associated methods, systems, devices, and various apparatus. Example aspects of the storage case can comprise a compartment configured to receive musical accessories therein, a lid for covering an opening of the compartment, and an orifice formed in the compartment through which musical accessories can be inserted. It would be understood by one of skill in the art that the disclosed storage case is described in but a few exemplary aspects among many. No particular terminology or description should be considered limiting on the disclosure or the scope of any claims issuing therefrom.
As shown, the storage case 100 can comprise an outer sidewall 110. The outer sidewall 110 can define an inner sidewall surface 212 (shown in
According to example aspects, the storage case 100 can be divided into a first compartment 140 and a second compartment 170 by a divider wall 130, a top end 132 of which can be seen in
In example aspects, each of the first lid 142 and second lid 172 can be connected to the first compartment 140 and second compartment 170, respectively, by a fastener. For example, as illustrated in the present aspect, the first lid 142 can be connected to the first compartment 140 by a first hinge 146, and the second lid 172 can be connected to the second compartment 170 by a second hinge 176. The first and second hinges 146,176 can allow each of the first and second lids 142,172 to independently pivot between an open position, wherein the first and second openings 244,774, respectively, are uncovered, and a closed position, wherein the first and second openings 244,774, respectively, are covered. In other aspects, the first lid 142 and/or second lid 172 can be attached to the first and second compartments 140,170, respectively, by any other suitable fastener known in the art. In the present aspect, the first lid 142 can be hingedly connected to the first compartment 140 at the top end 132 of the divider wall 130, and the second lid 172 can be hingedly connected to the second compartment 170 at the top end 118 of the outer sidewall 110. Thus, the first and second compartments 140,170 can be hinged on matching sides of each compartment 140,170 and can thus open in the same direction for easy access by a user. According to example aspects, each of the first and second hinges 146,176 can comprise one or more hinge pins 246 (shown in
The first lid 142 can define a first orifice, such as a slot 150, extending therethrough. Example aspects of the slot 150 can be uncovered to allow for the insertion of one or more musical accessories into an interior of the first compartment 140 without requiring the first lid 142 to be in the open position. For example, in the present aspect, the slot 150 can be sized and shaped to receive the triangular guitar pick 205 (shown in
According to various aspects, a logo or image 158 can be embossed or otherwise formed in the top surface 156 of the first lid 142, as shown. In other aspects, a logo or image can alternatively or additionally be located at any other suitable location on the storage case 100. For example, in one aspect, a logo or image can be printed on a decal (not shown), and the decal can be attached to the storage case 100 on the second lid 172, or at any other suitable location. In still other aspects, the logo or image can be printed directly on the storage case 100, or can be embossed, debossed, stamped, or otherwise formed on or attached to the storage case 100 by any other suitable means known in the art.
According to example aspects, the first lid 142 can further define a second orifice, such as a first bore 160, extending therethrough. Some aspects of the first lid 142, as shown, can also define a third orifice, such as a second bore 164, extending therethrough. A first cap 162 can be provided and can be configured to removably cover the first bore 160, and similarly, a second cap 166 can be provided and can be configured to removably cover the second bore 164. As shown, in some aspects, each of the first cap 162 and second cap 166 can define a beveled edge. Other aspects may not define the beveled edge. The first and second caps 162,166 are shown and described in further detail with respect to
As shown, a first lid ridge 260 can extend from a peripheral edge 262 of a bottom surface 264 of the first lid 142. The first lid ridge 260 can be configured to abut a portion of the top end 118 of the outer sidewall 110 when the first lid 142 is in the closed position. In some aspects, the first lid ridge 260 can also abut the top end 132 of the divider wall 130 in the closed position. According to example aspects, a first finger groove 266 can be formed in the first lid ridge 260, as shown. For example, the first finger groove 266 can be formed in the portion of the first lid ridge 260 that can abut outer sidewall 110. Furthermore, in some aspects, the first finger groove 266 can be located substantially opposite from the divider wall 130 and the first hinge 146. A user can engage the first finger groove 266 with one or more fingers and can lift the first lid 142 upward to easily pivot the first lid 142 from the closed position to the open position.
According to example aspects, the first lid 142 can further comprise one or more connectors, such as, for example, magnets 280, attached thereto. As shown, the magnets 280 can be attached to the bottom surface 264 of the first lid 142 proximate the first lid ridge 260. Mating connectors, such as mating magnets 282, can be attached at the top end 118 of the outer sidewall 110, as shown. The magnets 280 and mating magnets 282 can mate together by magnetic force to releasably couple the first lid 142 to the outer sidewall 110 in the closed position. To move the first lid 142 to the open position, a sufficient amount of manual force can be applied to overcome the magnetic force and to pull/push the first lid 142 away from the outer sidewall 110. The strength of the magnets 280 and mating magnets 282 can vary, as desired by the manufacturer. For example, in a first aspect, the strength of the magnets 280 and mating magnets 282 can be minimal, such that a minimal manual force is required to overcome the magnetic force. In a second aspect, the strength of the magnets 280 and mating magnets 282 can be substantial, such that a substantial manual force is required to overcome the magnetic force. According to example aspects, the second lid 172 can be releasable coupled to the divider wall 130 in a similar manner.
Example aspects of the divider wall 130 can define a first accessory tray recess 270 formed in the top end 132 thereof, and example aspects of the outer sidewall 110 can define a second accessory tray recess 272 formed in the top end 118 thereof. The first and second accessory tray recesses 270,272 of the first compartment 140 can be configured to support an accessory tray 570 (shown in
Example aspects of the first compartment 140 can comprise a first accessory mount 252, and some aspects can further include a second accessory mount 254. In example aspects, each of the first and second accessory mounts 252,254 can be formed as a segmented cylinder extending generally upward from the bottom wall 220. In the present aspect, each of the first and second segmented cylinders can be segmented lengthwise. In other aspects, the first and/or second cylinder may not be segmented. The first and second accessory mounts 252,254 can each be configured for mounting a musical accessory thereon, such as, for example, a slide, a thumb/finger pick or a finger guard. According to example aspects, the first accessory mount 252 can be substantially vertically aligned with the first bore 160 of the first lid 142, relative to the orientation shown, when the first lid 142 is in the closed position, and similarly, the second accessory mount 254 can be substantially vertically aligned with the second bore 164 when the first lid 142 is in the closed orientation. As shown, in some aspects, the first accessory mount 252 can be supported on an elevated base 256 formed on the bottom wall 220. Furthermore, in some aspects, as shown in
Referring to
To retrieve the slide 200 from the first compartment 140, the first cap 162 (if present) can be removed to uncover the first bore 160. The user can insert one or more fingers of their hand 402 (shown in
Also illustrated in
An example method for using the storage case 100 can comprise inserting a musical accessory (e.g., the pick 205) into an interior of a compartment (e.g., the first compartment 140) through an orifice (e.g., the slot 150 (shown in
Example aspects of the method can further comprise retrieving the musical accessory from the interior of the compartment. In a first aspect, retrieving the musical accessory can comprise moving the lid from a closed position to an open position, reaching into the interior of the compartment to grasp the musical accessory, and withdrawing the musical accessory from the interior of the compartment. In a second aspect, retrieving the musical accessory can comprise removing a cap (e.g., the first cap 162 or the second cap 166) covering an orifice (e.g., the first bore 160 or the second bore 164) formed in the lid, extending at least one finger through the orifice into the interior of the compartment, engaging the musical accessory with the at least one finger, or another finger, and withdrawing the musical accessory from the interior of the compartment.
In some aspects, the first cap 162 can further comprise one or more grippers 372 extending generally downward from the upper disc 364. In the present aspect, a gripper 372 can be positioned between each adjacent pair of connectors 366. The gripper 372 can be configured to engage a peripheral edge (not shown) of the first bore 160 (shown in
As shown in
Referring to
In example aspects, the second compartment 170 can comprise one or more sectioning walls 700. As shown, each of the sectioning walls 700 can extend generally upward from the floor 780, relative to the orientation shown, and can extend between the divider wall 130 and the outer sidewall 110 to section the interior of the second compartment 170 into a plurality of alcoves 702. The alcoves 702 can be configured to vary in size and shape dependent upon the orientation of the sectioning walls 700. Each of the alcoves 702 can be configured to receive various musical accessories therein. As shown, in some aspects, one or all of the sectioning walls 700 can define a notch 704 formed therein. In example aspects, a user can insert a finger through the notch 704 and can slide the finger upward through the notch 704, relative to the orientation shown, to facilitate lifting an accessory out of an adjacent alcove 702, such as packages holding guitar strings.
As shown, a second lid ridge 760 can extend from a peripheral edge 762 of a bottom surface 764 of the second lid 172. The second lid ridge 760 can be configured to abut a portion of the top end 118 of the outer sidewall 110 and the top end 132 of the divider wall 130 when the second lid 172 is in the closed position. According to example aspects, a second finger groove 766 can be formed in the second lid ridge 760, as shown. For example, the second finger groove 766 can be formed in the portion of the second lid ridge 760 that can abut the divider wall 130. In some aspects, the second finger groove 766 can be located substantially opposite from the second hinge 176. A user can engage the second finger groove 766 with one or more fingers and can lift the second lid 172 upward to pivot the second lid 172 from the closed position to the open position. As shown, the upper divider wall groove 134 formed in top end 132 of divider wall 130 can provide a clearance around the second finger groove 766 when the second lid 172 is in the closed position, such that it can be easily accessed by a user. In some aspects, the upper divider wall groove 134 can serve as a mount for an electronic device, such as a phone or a tablet, which can be removably mounted by placing a bottom edge of the electronic device in the divider wall groove 134 such that the screen faces the user. In other aspects, a separate mounting groove (not shown) can be formed in the storage case 100 for removably receiving an electronic device.
Similar to the first lid 142, the second lid 172 can further comprise one or more connectors, such as, for example, the magnets 280, attached thereto. As shown, the magnets 280 can be attached to the bottom surface 764 of the second lid 172 at or proximate to the second lid ridge 760. Mating connectors, such as the mating magnets 282, can be attached at the top end 132 of the divider wall 130, as shown. The magnets 280 and mating magnets 282 can mate together by magnetic force to releasably couple the second lid 172 to the divider wall 130 in the closed position. To move the second lid 172 to the open position, a sufficient amount of manual force can be applied to overcome the magnetic force and to pull/push the second lid 172 away from the divider wall 130.
As illustrated, a slide 200 can be inserted through each of the first and second openings 960, 964 of the first and second mounting blocks 952,954, respectively, and can be received in the corresponding first and second cylindrical recesses 962,1066. Each of the first and second mounting blocks 952,954 can define a bottom support (not shown) on which the slides 200 can be supported. In some example aspects, the bottom supports can be positioned at varying depths relative to the top surfaces 967,967 of the corresponding mounting blocks 952,954. As such, as shown, the slides 200 can be supported at varying heights above the floor 250 (shown in
In the present aspect, the first lid 142 can define a cutout 944 proximate each of the first and second mounting blocks 952,954. According to example aspects, as shown, the top surfaces 963,967 of the first and second mounting blocks 952,954, respectively, can be substantially flush with the first lid 142 when the first lid 142 is in the closed position.
One should note that conditional language, such as, among others, “can,” “could,” “might,” or “may,” unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments include, while other embodiments do not include, certain features, elements and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or steps are in any way required for one or more particular embodiments or that one or more particular embodiments necessarily include logic for deciding, with or without user input or prompting, whether these features, elements and/or steps are included or are to be performed in any particular embodiment.
It should be emphasized that the above-described embodiments are merely possible examples of implementations, merely set forth for a clear understanding of the principles of the present disclosure. Many variations and modifications may be made to the above-described embodiment(s) without departing substantially from the spirit and principles of the present disclosure. Further, the scope of the present disclosure is intended to cover any and all combinations and sub-combinations of all elements, features, and aspects discussed above. All such modifications and variations are intended to be included herein within the scope of the present disclosure, and all possible claims to individual aspects or combinations of elements or steps are intended to be supported by the present disclosure.
Claims
1. A storage case for musical accessories, the storage case comprising:
- a compartment comprising a sidewall and a bottom wall, the sidewall defining a top end and a bottom end, the bottom wall coupled to the bottom end of the sidewall, the top end of the sidewall defining a compartment opening; and
- a substantially cylindrical accessory mount extending from the bottom wall towards the opening, the accessory mount extending substantially parallel to the sidewall, the accessory mount configured to receive a cylindrical musical accessory placed over and around the accessory mount.
2. The storage case of claim 1, wherein the substantially cylindrical accessory mount is segmented lengthwise.
3. The storage case of claim 1, wherein the bottom wall defines an elevated base, the substantially cylindrical accessory mount supported on the elevated base.
4. The storage case of claim 1, further comprising a lid configured to selectively cover the compartment opening.
5. The storage case of claim 4, wherein the lid defines an orifice aligned with the substantially cylindrical accessory mount and configured to receive the cylindrical musical accessory therethrough.
6. The storage case of claim 1, wherein the substantially cylindrical accessory mount is oriented proximate to the sidewall.
7. The storage case of claim 1, wherein the bottom wall of the compartment defines a bottom surface comprising a non-slip material.
8. A storage case for musical accessories, the storage case comprising:
- a compartment comprising a sidewall and a bottom wall, the sidewall defining a top end and a bottom end, the bottom wall coupled to the bottom end of the sidewall, the top end of the sidewall defining a compartment opening;
- a lid coupled to the compartment and defining a slot therethrough, the lid configured to cover the compartment opening, the slot allowing access to an interior of the compartment; and
- an accessory tray disposed within the compartment and aligned with the slot, wherein the slot is configured to receive a musical accessory therethrough and the accessory tray is configured to support the musical accessory thereon.
9. The storage case of claim 8, wherein the lid defines a protuberance extending away from the compartment and substantially surrounding the slot.
10. The storage case of claim 9, wherein a least a portion of the lid surrounding the slot defines a non-slip surface.
11. The storage case of claim 8, wherein the accessory tray is mounted on the sidewall above the bottom wall.
12. The storage case of claim 11, wherein the accessory tray defines an accessory support surface, a sidewall extending from the accessory support surface, and a mounting frame extending from the sidewall distal to the accessory support surface.
13. The storage case of claim 12, wherein:
- the sidewall defines a recess formed at the compartment opening; and
- the mounting frame of the accessory tray is removably supported on the recess.
14. A storage case for musical accessories, the storage case comprising:
- a first compartment comprising a sidewall and a bottom wall, the sidewall defining a first opening at a top end thereof, the top end distal to the bottom wall; and
- a mounting groove extending along at least a portion of the first compartment at the top end, the mounting groove defining a width and a depth configured to removably support an electronic device such that a screen of the electronic device is viewable by a user when disposed within the mounting groove.
15. The storage case of claim 14, further comprising a first lid configured to cover the first opening.
16. The storage case of claim 14, further comprising a second compartment oriented adjacent to the first compartment and defining a second opening at a top end thereof.
17. The storage case of claim 16, wherein a divider wall is formed between the first compartment and the second compartment, the divider wall defining the mounting groove.
18. The storage case of claim 16, further comprising a second lid configured to cover the second opening.
19. The storage case of claim 14, wherein the bottom wall of the first compartment defines a bottom surface comprising a non-slip material.
20. A storage case for musical accessories, the storage case comprising:
- a compartment comprising a sidewall and a bottom wall, the sidewall defining a top end and a bottom end, the bottom wall coupled to the bottom end of the sidewall, the top end of the sidewall defining a compartment opening;
- a lid coupled to the compartment and configured to cover the compartment opening; and
- a sectioning wall extending from a first side of the sidewall to a second side of the sidewall, the sectioning wall sectioning the compartment into a plurality of alcoves, at least one of the alcoves sized to receive a package of guitar strings therein.
21. The storage case of claim 20, wherein the alcove sized to receive a package of guitar strings is substantially square-shaped.
22. The storage case of claim 20, wherein the sectioning wall defines a notch formed at a top end thereof, the top end of the sectioning wall distal to the bottom wall, the notch sized and shaped to receive a finger therethrough.
23. The storage case of claim 20, wherein:
- the sectioning wall is a first sectioning wall;
- the storage case further comprises a second sectioning wall parallel to the first sectioning wall; and
- each of the first and second sectioning walls at least partially define the alcove sized to receive a package of guitar strings therein.
24. The storage case of claim 20, wherein the lid is hingedly coupled to the compartment and is pivotable between an open position and a closed position.
25. A storage case for musical accessories, the storage case comprising:
- a first compartment comprising a bottom wall and a sidewall extending from the bottom wall, the sidewall defining a first opening at a top end thereof, the top end oriented distal to the bottom wall, a first magnet attached to the sidewall at the top end; and
- a first lid hingedly coupled to the first compartment and configured to selectively cover the first opening, the first lid comprising a first mating magnet configured to mate with the first magnet to releasably couple the first lid to the sidewall of the first compartment in a closed position.
26. The storage case of claim 25, further comprising a second compartment oriented adjacent to the first compartment and defining a sidewall, the sidewall defining a second opening at a top end thereof.
27. The storage case of claim 26, further comprising a second lid hingedly coupled to the second compartment and configured to cover the second opening, wherein a second magnet is attached to the sidewall at the top end, and wherein the second lid comprises a second mating magnet configured to mate with the second magnet to releasably couple the second lid to the sidewall of the second compartment in a closed position.
28. The storage case of claim 26, wherein the first compartment is connected to the second compartment by a planar divider wall disposed therebetween.
29. The storage case of claim 25, further comprising at least one of an accessory tray and an accessory mount disposed within the compartment and configured to receive a musical accessory thereon.
30. The storage case of claim 25, further comprising a sectioning wall extending from a first side of the sidewall to a second side of the sidewall, the sectioning wall sectioning the compartment into a plurality of alcoves.
30. The storage case of claim 25, wherein the bottom wall of the first compartment defines a bottom surface comprising a non-slip material.
31. A storage case for musical accessories, the storage case comprising:
- a compartment comprising a sidewall and a bottom wall, the sidewall defining a top end and a bottom end, the bottom wall coupled to the bottom end of the sidewall, the top end of the sidewall defining a compartment opening; and
- a lid coupled to the compartment and configured to cover the compartment opening;
- wherein the sidewall defines a substantially arcuate portion and a substantially planar portion, and wherein a peripheral edge of the lid defines a substantially arcuate portion and a substantially planar portion.
32. The storage case of claim 31, wherein the substantially planar portion of lid is coupled to the substantially planar portion of the sidewall.
33. The storage case of claim 32, wherein the wherein the substantially planar portion of lid is hingedly coupled to the substantially planar portion of the sidewall, the lid pivotable between an open position and a closed position.
34. The storage case of claim 31, further comprising at least one of an accessory tray and an accessory mount disposed within the compartment and configured to receive a musical accessory thereon.
35. The storage case of claim 31, further comprising a sectioning wall extending from a first side of the sidewall to a second side of the sidewall, the sectioning wall sectioning the compartment into a plurality of alcoves, the sectioning wall intersecting the substantially planar portion of the sidewall.
36. The storage case of claim 31, wherein the sidewall defines an outer surface, the outer surface defines the substantially arcuate portion and the substantially planar portion of the sidewall, and each of the substantially arcuate portion and the substantially planar portion extends substantially from the top end of the sidewall to the bottom end of the sidewall.
37. The storage case of claim 31, wherein the bottom wall of the compartment defines a bottom surface comprising a non-slip material.
38. A storage case for musical accessories, the storage case comprising:
- a compartment comprising a sidewall and a bottom wall, the sidewall defining a top end and a bottom end, the bottom wall coupled to the bottom end of the sidewall, the top end of the sidewall defining a compartment opening; and
- a mounting block extending from the bottom wall towards the opening, the mounting block defining a top surface distal to the bottom wall and a substantially cylindrical recess extending into the mounting block at the top surface, the recess configured to receive a substantially cylindrical musical accessory therein.
39. The storage case of claim 38, wherein the mounting block is monolithically formed with the sidewall.
40. The storage case of claim 38, further comprising a lid coupled to the compartment and configured to cover the compartment opening, wherein the mounting block defines a top surface, and wherein the top surface is substantially flush with the lid when the lid is in a closed position.
Type: Application
Filed: Aug 13, 2021
Publication Date: Dec 9, 2021
Inventor: James C. Wheeler (Atlanta, GA)
Application Number: 17/401,730