Concealed Hanging Storage Device for Valuables
The concealed hanging case is a storage device that can discretely and vertically hold valuables by means of a hook for easy access by the owner. Preferably, the device is shaped to look like a clothes hanger and when hung within a closet with a coat placed on top, is indistinguishable from the other hanging clothes to the unsuspecting eye. To accomplish this, the device includes a receptacle which can hold a variety of objects. The device further includes several depressions which conform to the shapes of the objects such that the objects may securely rest within the case while in an upright position. In addition, the case may be enveloped by a zippered jacket or cover which may be further secured by a lock. Thus, the versatile case may be used in a home, boat, office, and a variety of other settings.
The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 63/114,346 filed on Nov. 16, 2020.
FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates generally to a case for storage, and more specifically, to cases for vertically and securely storing valuable objects in a discrete manner.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONFrom burglars to unattended children, the need to hide and secure valuables is ever present. Homeowners may rely on hiding their valuables in the nooks and crannies of their house, allowing for chance encounters with curious children, exposure to the elements, and forgetfulness. Alternatively, safe boxes with keys or passcodes may be used. These safes are heavy and rather conspicuous due to their size and appearance, making them difficult to hide. Therefore, a system is needed that can securely and discretely hold valuable objects yet also be easily accessible and conveniently located for quick retrieval.
An objective of the present invention is to provide an apparatus that can discretely hold valuables for easy access by the owner. Further, the invention is a storage case that can vertically store valuables by means of a hook. The case is shaped to look like a clothes hanger and when hung within a closet with a coat placed on top, is indistinguishable from the other hanging clothes to the unsuspecting eye. To accomplish this, the case comprises a receptacle which can hold a variety of objects, such as firearms, jewelry, cash, and important documents. The receptacle further comprises several depressions which conform to the shapes of the objects such that the objects may securely rest within the case while in an upright position. In addition, the case may be enveloped by a zippered jacket or cover which may be further secured by a lock. As such, this inconspicuous and versatile case may be used in a home, boat, office, and a variety of other settings.
All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
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In order to receive and hold the valuables in a snug and secure fashion, the inner layer 3 is mounted within the inner compartment 2. Preferably, the inner layer 3 is a waterproof and chemically inert foam such as Ethafoam, (a closed-cell polyethylene foam), that is firm yet compressible. Additionally, the inner layer 3 is pressed against inner sidewalls of the receptacle 1, such that the inner layer 3 as well as the valuables stored within the inner layer 3 are intact and secure within the inner compartment 2. However, the inner layer 3 may comprise any other material, as long as the objectives of the present invention are not altered. In the preferred embodiment, the at least one storage cavity 4 is a recess within the inner layer 3 that may be configured to receive different objects. To that end, the at least one storage cavity 4 traverses into the inner layer 3. In reference to
In order to securely hold the weight of the valuables and also have a sturdy hanger platform for hanging the storage case, the supporting head structure 5 is mounted adjacent a first end 1b of the receptacle 1. Preferably, the supporting head structure 5 is a long and relatively flat piece of a sturdy material, that is mounted onto the receptacle 1. Further, the supporting head structure 5 is inserted within the inner layer 3 such that most or all of the supporting head structure 5 is embedded, without interfering with the at least one storage cavity 4. Preferably, the supporting head structure 5 may comprise wood and may be secured to the receptacle 1 by means of hot glue and screws. However, the supporting head structure 5 may comprise any other shape, size, material, attachment means, components, arrangement of components etc. that are known to one of ordinary skill in the art, as long as the intents of the present invention are not altered.
In order to hang the storage case on multiple surfaces, the hanger 6 is detachably mounted onto the supporting head structure 5. The hanger 6 may be mounted onto a first edge 5a of the supporting head structure 5 through mechanical insertion, couplings, or other means as known in the art, such that the hanger may freely rotate within and remain attached to the supporting head structure. As seen in
In order to provide additional support and securely hold the valuables within the at least one storage cavity even when the storage case hangs upright, the at least one first fastener 7 is mounted within the at least one storage cavity 4. Preferably, the at least one first fastener 7 is connected to the supporting head structure 5, through the inner layer 3. This is so that, the at least one fastener 7 has additional support for holding the weight of whatever valuable object is being stored within the at least one storage cavity 4. As seen in
In order to separate and give additional security to the contents within the storage cavities, the present invention comprises at least one cover 8. In other words, the contents within the storage cavity 4 may be further securely held by the at least one cover 8. Preferably, the at least one cover 8 is mounted onto the inner layer 3 in such a way that the least one cover 8 covers the at least one storage cavity 4. As seen in
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It is an aim of the present invention to store the box in a concealed and safe fashion. To accomplish this, the present invention comprises a case cover 11, wherein the case cover 11 conformally covers the receptacle 1. As seen in
To further enhance security, the present invention comprises a third fastener 13, and a locking mechanism 14. Preferably, the third fastener 13 is integrated along terminal edges of the case cover 11. As seen in
Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.
Claims
1. A concealed hanging storage device for valuables, the device comprising:
- a receptacle;
- an inner compartment;
- an inner layer;
- at least one storage cavity;
- a supporting head structure;
- a hanger;
- at least one first fastener;
- the inner compartment traversing into the receptacle;
- the inner layer being mounted within the inner compartment;
- the at least one storage cavity traversing into the inner layer;
- the supporting head structure being mounted adjacent a first end of the receptacle;
- the hanger being detachably mounted onto the supporting head structure;
- the at least one first fastener being mounted within the at least one storage cavity; and
- the at least one first fastener being connected to the supporting head structure.
2. The storage device of claim 1, comprising:
- at least one cover;
- the at least one cover being mounted onto the inner layer; and
- the at least one cover covering the at least one storage cavity.
3. The storage device of claim 2, comprising:
- at least one second fastener; and
- the at least one second fastener being operably engaged between the inner layer and the cover, such that operating the second fastener governs covering and exposing of the at least one storage cavity.
4. The storage device of claim 1, comprising:
- a loop;
- the loop being mounted onto the supporting head structure;
- the loop extending away from the receptacle; and
- the hanger being threaded through the loop.
5. The storage device of claim 1, comprising:
- a case cover; and
- the case cover conformally covering the receptacle.
6. The storage device of claim 5, comprising:
- a slit;
- the slit traversing centrally through a terminal edge of the case cover;
- the hanger being detachably mounted onto the supporting head structure through the slit; and
- the hanger being positioned outside the case cover.
7. The storage device of claim 5, comprising:
- a third fastener;
- a locking mechanism;
- the third fastener being integrated along terminal edges of the case cover; and
- the locking mechanism being operably engaged to the third fastener, such that operating the locking mechanism governs locking of the case cover around the receptacle.
8. The storage device of claim 1, wherein the receptacle being rectangular with a plurality of rounded corners.
9. The storage device of claim 1, wherein the inner layer being compressible.
10. The storage device of claim 1, wherein the inner layer being pressed against inner sidewalls of the receptacle.
11. The storage device of claim 1, wherein the hanger extending away from the receptacle when in use.
12. A concealed hanging storage device for valuables, the device comprising:
- a receptacle;
- an inner compartment;
- an inner layer;
- at least one storage cavity;
- a supporting head structure;
- a hanger;
- at least one first fastener;
- at least one cover;
- at least one second fastener;
- the inner compartment traversing into the receptacle;
- the inner layer being mounted within the inner compartment, wherein the inner layer being compressible;
- the at least one storage cavity traversing into the inner layer;
- the supporting head structure being mounted adjacent a first end of the receptacle;
- the hanger being detachably mounted onto the supporting head structure, wherein the hanger extending away from the receptacle when in use;
- the at least one first fastener being mounted within the at least one storage cavity;
- the at least one first fastener being connected to the supporting head structure;
- the at least one cover being mounted onto the inner layer;
- the at least one cover covering the at least one storage cavity; and
- the at least one second fastener being operably engaged between the inner layer and the cover, such that operating the second fastener governs covering and exposing of the at least one storage cavity.
13. The storage device of claim 12, comprising:
- a loop;
- the loop being mounted onto the supporting head structure;
- the loop extending away from the receptacle; and
- the hanger being threaded through the loop.
14. The storage device of claim 12, comprising:
- a case cover;
- a slit;
- the case cover conformally covering the receptacle;
- the slit traversing centrally through a terminal edge of the case cover;
- the hanger being detachably mounted onto the supporting head structure through the slit; and
- the hanger being positioned outside the case cover.
15. The storage device of claim 14, comprising:
- a third fastener;
- a locking mechanism;
- the third fastener being integrated along terminal edges of the case cover;
- and
- the locking mechanism being operably engaged to the third fastener, such that operating the locking mechanism governs locking of the case cover around the receptacle.
16. A concealed hanging storage device for valuables, the device comprising:
- a receptacle;
- an inner compartment;
- an inner layer;
- at least one storage cavity;
- a supporting head structure;
- a hanger;
- a loop;
- at least one first fastener;
- at least one cover;
- at least one second fastener;
- the inner compartment traversing into the receptacle;
- the inner layer being mounted within the inner compartment, wherein the inner layer being compressible;
- the at least one storage cavity traversing into the inner layer;
- the supporting head structure being mounted adjacent a first end of the receptacle;
- the hanger being detachably mounted onto the supporting head structure;
- the loop being mounted onto the supporting head structure;
- the loop extending away from the receptacle;
- the hanger being threaded through the loop;
- the at least one first fastener being mounted within the at least one storage cavity;
- the at least one first fastener being connected to the supporting head structure;
- the at least one cover being mounted onto the inner layer;
- the at least one cover covering the at least one storage cavity; and
- the at least one second fastener being operably engaged between the inner layer and the cover, such that operating the second fastener governs covering and exposing of the at least one storage cavity.
17. The storage device of claim 16, comprising:
- a case cover;
- a slit;
- the case cover conformally covering the receptacle;
- the slit traversing centrally through a terminal edge of the case cover;
- the hanger being detachably mounted onto the supporting head structure through the slit; and
- the hanger being positioned outside the case cover.
18. The storage device of claim 17, comprising:
- a third fastener;
- a locking mechanism;
- the third fastener being integrated along terminal edges of the case cover;
- and
- the locking mechanism being operably engaged to the third fastener, such that operating the locking mechanism governs locking of the case cover around the receptacle.
19. The storage device of claim 16, wherein the receptacle being rectangular with a plurality of rounded corners.
20. The storage device of claim 16, wherein the inner layer being pressed against inner sidewalls of the receptacle.
Type: Application
Filed: Nov 16, 2021
Publication Date: May 19, 2022
Inventor: Ron Rich (Hemet, CA)
Application Number: 17/527,878