U.S. patent application number 11/516290 was filed with the patent office on 2007-03-08 for interchangeable storage system and associated method of use.
Invention is credited to A. J. Newman.
Application Number | 20070052331 11/516290 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 37829439 |
Filed Date | 2007-03-08 |
United States Patent
Application |
20070052331 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Newman; A. J. |
March 8, 2007 |
Interchangeable storage system and associated method of use
Abstract
The present invention provides an interchangeable, portable
storage system for organizing items using flexible dividers,
wherein items are organized either within the storage system or
within a series of storage systems within a larger device such as a
chest freezer, or the like. The system includes a first side panel,
a second side panel, a front panel, a rear panel, and a base panel,
wherein the panels are constructed such that they form a topless
box shape, a plurality of interchangeable divider panels containing
a handle with tapered ends and a label area, wherein the side
panels include placement fins, creating tracks within which the
interchangeable divider panels are removably placed, wherein the
storage system and the interchangeable divider panels, once placed
within the tracks, includes a plurality of variable storage and
organization spaces bounded by a combination of the various
panels.
Inventors: |
Newman; A. J.; (Cumming,
GA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
CLEMENTS WALKER
1901 ROXBOROUGH ROAD
SUITE 300
CHARLOTTE
NC
28211
US
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Family ID: |
37829439 |
Appl. No.: |
11/516290 |
Filed: |
September 6, 2006 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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60596195 |
Sep 7, 2005 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
312/194 ;
312/407; 312/408 |
Current CPC
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F25D 2400/10 20130101;
F25D 23/069 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
312/194 ;
312/408; 312/407 |
International
Class: |
A47B 17/00 20060101
A47B017/00; A47B 96/04 20060101 A47B096/04 |
Claims
1. An interchangeable storage and organization system, comprising:
a first side panel; a second side panel; a front panel; a rear
panel; a base panel; wherein the first side panel, the second side
panel, the front panel, the rear panel, and the base panel are
constructed such that they form a topless box shape; a plurality of
interchangeable divider panels; wherein the first side panel and
the second side panel are further comprised of: a plurality of
first front placement fins; a plurality of second front placement
fins; a plurality of first rear placement fins; a plurality of
second rear placement fins; wherein the pluralities of first front
placement fins and first rear placement fins are located in
parallel fashion repeatedly along the interior dimension of the
first side panel, creating a plurality of tracks within which the
plurality of interchangeable divider panels are removably located;
wherein the pluralities of second front placement fins and second
rear placement fins are located in parallel fashion repeatedly
along the interior dimension of the second side panel, creating a
plurality of tracks within which the plurality of interchangeable
divider panels are removably located; wherein the interchangeable
storage system and the plurality of interchangeable divider panels,
once placed within the tracks, comprise a plurality of variable
storage and organization spaces bounded by a combination of the
various panels.
2. The interchangeable storage and organization system of claim 1,
wherein the first side panel, the second side panel, the front
panel, the rear panel, and the base panel are integrally
formed.
3. The interchangeable storage and organization system of claim 1,
wherein each of the plurality of interchangeable divider panels is
further comprised of a divider panel handle, with which the divider
panels may be easily gripped and interchanged amongst the various
tracks in the first and second side panels of the interchangeable
storage system.
4. The divider panel handle of claim 3, wherein the divider panel
handle is further comprised of a tapered end located at each end of
the divider panel handle.
5. The divider panel handle of claim 3, wherein the divider panel
handle is further comprised of a label area, wherein a label may be
placed indicating the contents any of the plurality of variable
storage and organization spaces.
6. The interchangeable storage and organization system of claim 1,
wherein each of the first side panel, the second side panel, the
front panel, the rear panel, the base panel, and the plurality of
divider panels is further comprised of a plurality of panel opening
to increase visibility and air circulation.
7. The interchangeable storage and organization system of claim 1,
wherein each of the first side panel, the second side panel, the
front panel, the rear panel, the base panel, and the plurality of
divider panels is constructed of injected molded plastic.
8. The interchangeable storage and organization system of claim 1,
wherein the interchangeable storage system is located in a freezer,
providing storage and organization to frozen food items.
9. The interchangeable storage and organization system of claim 1,
wherein the interchangeable storage system is used in series with
one or more additional interchangeable storage system.
10. A method for interchangeable storage and organization
comprising: placing an interchangeable storage and organization
system comprising: a first side panel; a second side panel; a front
panel; a rear panel; a base panel; wherein the first side panel,
the second side panel, the front panel, the rear panel, and the
base panel are constructed such that they form a topless box shape;
a plurality of interchangeable divider panels; wherein the first
side panel and the second side panel are further comprised of: a
plurality of first front placement fins; a plurality of second
front placement fins; a plurality of first rear placement fins; a
plurality of second rear placement fins; wherein the pluralities of
first front placement fins and first rear placement fins are
located in parallel fashion repeatedly along the interior dimension
of the first side panel, creating a plurality of tracks within
which the plurality of interchangeable divider panels are removably
located; wherein the pluralities of second front placement fins and
second rear placement fins are located in parallel fashion
repeatedly along the interior dimension of the second side panel,
creating a plurality of tracks within which the plurality of
interchangeable divider panels are removably located; wherein the
interchangeable storage system and the plurality of interchangeable
divider panels, once placed within the tracks, comprise a plurality
of variable storage and organization spaces bounded by a
combination of the various panels, within a freezer to store and
organize frozen foods items; and storing and organizing various
frozen food items with the variable storage and organization spaces
bounded by the combination of the various panels.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)
[0001] The present non-provisional patent application claims the
benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No.
60/596,195, which is entitled "FREEZER FILES", which was filed on
Sep. 7, 2005, and which is incorporated in full by reference
herein.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates generally to the fields of
storage systems and associated storage system methods. More
specifically, the present invention relates to an interchangeable,
portable storage system for organizing items using a flexible
divider system, and wherein items are organized either within the
interchangeable storage system or within a series of storage
systems located within a larger device such as a chest freezer, or
the like.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Many places throughout a home, office, or other similar
location are often desperately and repeatedly in need of
organization. Frequently at issue is the need to organize items of
varying sizes within a limited amount of available space. Similarly
at issue is the occurrence when the wish to stack items is desired
but too difficult to implement. Further difficulty often arises
within a space that has no means of structural subdivision or
otherwise supporting stored and organized items in a larger
space.
[0004] Such organizational difficulty is often the case in a chest
freezer, or the like, where items fall one on top of the other
because there is no structure for organization or support to hold
the various items in place, keeping them both accessible and
visible. Although the interchangeable storage system of the present
invention is useful in many storage environments, and to solve many
storage problems, use within a chest freezer is described herein as
an exemplary embodiment.
[0005] Chest freezers tend to become disorganized quickly because
there is no means to organize the freezer space such that frozen
food items may be stacked, visible, and accessible without causing
the other items in the freezer to be shuffled about. There is no
means within a chest freezer to organize the freezer space such
that items may be stacked one on top of the other such that when
some items are moved or removed that the entire stack of items does
not topple or shuffle out of order. Such use results in
disorganization and inefficient consumption of freezer space. Thus,
it is desired to have an interchangeable storage system that
overcomes these deficiencies.
[0006] These and other problems exist. Previous attempts to solve
these and other problems include the following:
[0007] U.S. Pat. No. 4,932,548, issued to Bensinger on Jun. 12,
2003, discloses a space divider assembly, for use in a freezer
chest, to organize the space within the freezer compartment. The
space divider assembly has an end panel with upright tracks
securably attached within the freezer compartment. Divider panels
are mounted in the tracks, each of the panels having slots
extending approximately half its length wherein other divider
panels are slidably attached. The other divider panels also have
slots which enable the panels to be assembled in crisscross
fashion. When assembled the panels divide the freezer compartment
into a plurality of storage columns arranged in a checkerboard
pattern.
[0008] The '548 invention, however, does not provide
interchangeability of dividers such that areas of varying space may
be created; rather the space created is a checkerboard pattern
providing a plurality of uniform spaces. Additionally, the '548
invention does not provide panels that include handles or a storage
system that includes an outer edge; it merely provides dividers
similar to those found in a case of soda bottles or wine bottles,
providing uniform separation, and relying on the inside walls of
the freezer to provide the outer edge of the storage system.
Additionally, the '548 invention does not provide a track system
with placement fins in panels that form an outer edge. Furthermore,
the '548 invention does not provide panels with openings such that
the freezer's air circulation is not curtailed and such that items
in the freezer are more visible.
[0009] U.S. Pat. No. 4,191,434, issued to Powell et al. on Mar. 4,
1980 discloses a refrigerator cabinet having a metal outer shell
and a plastic inner liner, containing a partition between fresh
food and freezer compartments formed of a metal plate defining the
fresh food compartment ceiling, a rigid expanded styrene bead
thermally insulating divider mounted on the plate, and a plastic
tray forming the freezing compartment floor mounted on the divider.
An elongated strip of flexible polyurethane is folded lengthwise
over a vertical edge of the plate so as to form a compressible,
resilient air tight thermal seal between the sides and back of the
plate and the adjacent liner walls regardless of changes in the gap
distance between the plate and liner caused by the thermal
variations of refrigerator operation or reasonable manufacturing
variations. The partition inserts into channels formed on the sides
of the liner which are partially defined by upper ledges with
overlap raised flat rims extending along the sides of the tray to
prevent unsightly gaps from occurring between the tray and the
liner as a result of thermal or manufacturing variations. Laterally
projecting tabs formed on the sides of the rims at the front of the
tray project behind frontal edges of the outer shell a distance
sufficient to prevent unsightly gaps between the sides of the tray
and the edges of the shell resulting from thermal variations or
manufacturing variations.
[0010] U.S. Pat. No. 5,244,268, issued to Derrickson on Sep. 14,
1993 discloses a case for carrying condiments, spices and other
food items in an airtight and moisture-proof environment. The case
has slotted compartments in which resealable pouches are provided.
The pouches are detachably fastened to the sides of these
compartments. Various condiments, spices or other food items can be
easily transported in the case for later use.
[0011] U.S. Pat. No. 4,703,855, issued to Moe et al. on Nov. 3,
1987 discloses a system for the storing and shipping of containers
wherein a plurality of interlocked partitions divide an inner
cavity of a carton into a plurality of compartments each of which
is adapted to receive a container and wherein the largest
cross-sectional configuration of the container is located within
each compartment and which largest cross-sectional configuration
includes a label secured to the container and wherein each
compartment is provided with means ensuring that there is no
contact between the label and at least a plurality of the sidewalls
defining each compartment to protect the label from abrasion,
tearing or other undesirable forces.
[0012] U.S. Pat. No. 5,096,056, issued to Garcia on Mar. 17, 1992
discloses a memento box. The memento box includes a box-like
structure having a floor, opposing sidewalls, and a lid hinged to
one of the sidewalls. The lid covers the top of the box and defines
a closed interior space within the box. A latch or releasable means
is provided to keep the lid in a closed position on the box. A
plurality of removable and changeable interfitting partitions form
a matrix that is sized to fit within the interior space. The height
of the partitions and, hence, the matrix is such that when the
partitions are placed in the interior space, a book can be stored
in the memento box and the interspace within the box above the
partitions is at least one-half inch thick to accommodate the book.
In addition, the memento box includes a pocket for retaining flat
sheet mementos such as photographs. Preferably, the pocket includes
a transparent cover. The pocket is attached to the inboard side of
the lid. Additionally, the memento box may include a flat divider
plate that is removably but securely disposed on top of the
interfitting partitions thereby closing the compartments formed by
the partitions. The size of the compartments formed by the
interfitting partitions can be changed due to complementary slots
in the partitions themselves. The person using the box changes the
size of the compartments by removing one partition and interlinking
different complementary slots on another partition.
[0013] Thus, in the prior art, devices have been disclosed for the
purposes of storage and organization. However, despite years of
products evolution, many deficiencies exist with the devices known
in the art. For example, none of these patents provide
interchangeability of dividers such that areas of varying space may
be created. Additionally, none of these patents in the prior art
provides divider panels that include handles, a storage system that
includes an outer edge, or a track system with placement fins in
panels that form an outer edge. Furthermore, none of these patents
in the prior art provides panels with openings such that a
freezer's air circulation is not curtailed and such that items in
the freezer are more visible.
[0014] However, while such devices may be suitable for their
particular purposes, they are not suitable for the purposes of the
present invention. Therefore, a need exists for the interchangeable
storage system and method of the present invention.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0015] In various exemplary embodiments, the present invention
provides an interchangeable, portable storage system for organizing
items using a flexible divider system, and wherein items are
organized either within the interchangeable storage system or
within a series of storage systems located within a larger device
such as a chest freezer, or the like.
[0016] In one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an
interchangeable storage and organization system includes a first
side panel, a second side panel, a front panel, a rear panel, and a
base panel. The first side panel, the second side panel, the front
panel, the rear panel, and the base panel are constructed such that
they form a topless box shape. The interchangeable storage and
organization system also includes a plurality of interchangeable
divider panels. The first side panel and the second side panel
further include a plurality of first front placement fins, a
plurality of second front placement fins, a plurality of first rear
placement fins, and a plurality of second rear placement fins. The
pluralities of first front placement fins and first rear placement
fins are located in parallel fashion repeatedly along the interior
height of the first side panel, creating a plurality of tracks
within which the plurality of interchangeable divider panels are
removably located. The pluralities of second front placement fins
and second rear placement fins are located in parallel fashion
repeatedly along the interior height of the second side panel,
creating a plurality of tracks within which the plurality of
interchangeable divider panels are removably located. The
interchangeable storage system and the plurality of interchangeable
divider panels, once placed within the tracks, include a plurality
of variable storage and organization spaces bounded by a
combination of the various panels.
[0017] Optionally, the first side panel, the second side panel, the
front panel, the rear panel, and the base panel are integrally
formed. Optionally, each of the plurality of interchangeable
divider panels further include a divider panel handle, with which
the divider panels may be easily gripped and interchanged amongst
the various tracks in the first and second side panels of the
interchangeable storage system. Optionally, the divider panel
handle further includes a tapered end located at each end of the
divider panel handle. Optionally, the divider panel handle further
includes a label area, wherein a label may be placed indicating the
contents any of the plurality of variable storage and organization
spaces. Optionally, each of the first side panel, the second side
panel, the front panel, the rear panel, the base panel, and the
plurality of divider panels further includes a plurality of panel
opening to increase visibility and air circulation. Optionally each
of the first side panel, the second side panel, the front panel,
the rear panel, the base panel, and the plurality of divider panels
is constructed of semi-rigid injected molded plastic. Optionally,
the interchangeable storage system is located in a freezer,
providing storage and organization to frozen food items.
Optionally, the interchangeable storage system is used in series
with one or more additional interchangeable storage system.
[0018] In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a
method for interchangeable storage and organization includes
placing the interchangeable storage and organization system of the
previous embodiment within a freezer to store and organize frozen
foods items and storing and organizing various frozen food items
with the variable storage and organization spaces bounded by the
combination of the various panels.
[0019] There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the features
of the present invention in order that the detailed description
that follows may be better understood, and in order that the
present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There
are additional features of the invention that will be described and
which will form the subject matter of the claims. In this respect,
before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in
detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in
its application to the details of construction and to the
arrangements of the components set forth in the following
description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is
capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out
in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology
and terminology employed are for the purpose of description and
should not be regarded as limiting.
[0020] As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the
conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be
utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods,
and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present
invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded
as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not
depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
[0021] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention
will be apparent from the following detailed description of
exemplary embodiments which are illustrated in the accompanying
drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] The present invention is illustrated and described herein
with reference to various figures, in which like reference numerals
denote like system components and/or method steps, and in
which:
[0023] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view illustrating the
interchangeable storage system and an arrangement of flexible
divider panels according to one exemplary embodiment of the present
invention;
[0024] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view illustrating a flexible
divider panel of the interchangeable storage system of the present
invention;
[0025] FIG. 3 is a top planar view illustrating the interchangeable
storage system, divider placement fins, and flexible divider
panels.
[0026] FIG. 4 is a top planar view illustrating the interchangeable
storage system and flexible divider panels shown in use in a chest
freezer according to one exemplary embodiment of the present
invention.
[0027] FIG. 5 is a front perspective view illustrating the
interchangeable storage system and flexible divider panels shown in
use in a chest freezer.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0028] Before describing the disclosed embodiments of the present
invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is
not limited in its application to the details of the particular
arrangement shown here since the invention is capable of other
embodiments. Also, the terminology used herein is for the purpose
of description and not of limitation.
[0029] In various exemplary embodiments, the present invention
provides an interchangeable, portable storage system for storing
and organizing items of various sizes using a flexible and
interchangeable divider system. Stored items are organized either
within the storage system or within a series of storage systems
located within a larger device such as a chest freezer, or the
like. Although the interchangeable storage system of the present
invention is described herein as used in a chest freezer, it is
noted that the interchangeable storage system of the present
invention is useful in many storage environments, and to solve many
storage problems.
[0030] Referring now to FIG. 1, a front perspective view
illustrating the interchangeable storage system 10 and an
arrangement of flexible divider panels 30 are shown. The
interchangeable storage system 10 includes a first side panel 20, a
second side panel 22, a front panel 24, a rear panel 26, and a base
panel 28 (not visible). Each of the first side panel 20 and the
second side panel 22 include a plurality of fins: a plurality of
first front placement fins 50, a plurality of second front
placement fins 52, a plurality of first rear placement fins 54, and
a plurality of second rear placement fins 56. The first side panel
20, second side panel 22, front panel 24, rear panel 26, base panel
28 (not visible), and each of the divider panels 30 include a
plurality of panel openings 40. Each divider panel 30 includes a
divider panel handle 32 for gripping the divider panel 30 and
placing it within the various fins 50, 52, 54, 56 of the storage
system 10. Once the divider panels 30 are placed within the fins
50, 52, 54, 56 of the storage system 10, storage spaces 12 are
created.
[0031] The first side panel 20, second side panel 22, front panel
24, rear panel 26, base panel 28, and the plurality of divider
panels 30 are constructed of semi-rigid injection molded plastic
and are constructed such that they form a topless box shape.
However, in various other alternative embodiments, the panels 20,
22, 24, 26, 28, and 30 are made of metal. It is to be appreciated
by those in the art that the storage system may be constructed with
a variety of alternative materials. In another alternative
embodiment, the panels 20, 22, 24, 26, and 28 are integrally
formed, leaving only the divider panels 30 to be removable and
interchangeable.
[0032] In one embodiment the first side panel 20, second side panel
22, front panel 24, and rear panel 26, each have a height of
approximately twenty inches. The first side panel 20 and the second
side panel 22 each have an approximate length of twenty inches and
the front panel 24 and the rear panel 26 each have an approximate
length of twelve inches. The base panel is approximately twelve by
twenty inches, to securely hold the side, front, and rear panels in
place in a topless box shape. Thus, the box shaped assembly of
panels is approximately twenty inches in height, twenty inches in
length, and twelve inches in width. The panels, however, may be
constructed of various dimensions.
[0033] The front and rear placement fins are located in pairs
(i.e., 50 and 54; 52 and 56) spaced along the side panels 20, 22.
The spacing of the pairs of fins may vary, but in one embodiment
the pairs of fins 50 and 54; 52 and 56 are located approximately
two inches apart between pairs. The front and rear fins that make
up each pair 50 and 54, 52 and 56 are located approximately
three-eighths of an inch apart, providing a track that is
approximately three-eighths of an inch in width. These dimensions
may vary as well. Each pair of fins 50 and 54, 52 and 56 creates a
track within which a divider panel 30 is removably located.
[0034] Referring now to FIG. 2, a front perspective view
illustrating a flexible divider panel 30 of the interchangeable
storage system 10 (not shown here in its entirety) of the present
invention is shown. Each divider panel 30 includes a divider panel
handle 32 for gripping the divider panel 30 and placing it within
the various fins 50, 52, 54, 56 of the storage system 10 (as shown
in FIGS. 1 and 3). The divider panel handle 32 includes tapered
ends 34 to enable the divider panel to easily slide into the
various fins 50, 52, 54, and 56 of the storage system 10 and to
remain there securely. Each of the divider panels 30 includes a
plurality of panel openings 40.
[0035] In one embodiment, the divider panels are approximately
twelve inches in width and twenty inches in height. However, the
divider panels may be constructed of various sizes, so long as they
fit securely with the box-shaped panel assembly that includes
panels 20, 22, 24, 26, and 28. The divider panels 30 may be placed
within the overall storage system 10 in any manner such that the
divider panels 30 are placed within the tracks formed by the
various fins 50, 52, 54, and 56 of the storage system 10 (as shown
in FIGS. 1 and 3). The divider panels 30 need not be evenly spaced,
thus providing the ability to create varying sized storage spaces
12 (as shown in FIG. 3).
[0036] Referring now to FIG. 3, a top planar view illustrating the
interchangeable storage system 10, divider placement fins 50, 52,
54, 56, and flexible divider panels 30 are shown. The
interchangeable storage system 10 is shown with a first side panel
20, a second side panel 22, a front panel 24, and a rear panel 26.
Each of the first side panel 20 and the second side panel 22
include a plurality of fins: a plurality of first front placement
fins 50, a plurality of second front placement fins 52, a plurality
of first rear placement fins 54, and a plurality of second rear
placement fins 56. Each divider panel 30 includes a divider panel
handle 32 for gripping the divider panel 30 and placing it within
the various fins 50, 52, 54, 56 of the storage system 10. Once the
divider panels 30 are placed within the fins 50, 52, 54, 56 of the
storage system 10, storage spaces of either uniform or varying
sizes 12 are created. The divider panel handle 32 includes tapered
ends 34 to enable the divider panel to easily slide into the
various fins 50, 52, 54, and 56 of the storage system 10 and to
remain there securely. Each divider panel handle 32 includes a
label area 36 where a label is placed to identify the items stored
and organized with one of the storage spaces 12 created by the
interchangeable storage system 10.
[0037] The fins 50, 52, 54, 56 run the entire height of the side
panels 20, 22, providing a track within which the divider panels 30
are securely held in place to the interchangeable storage system
10.
[0038] Referring now to FIG. 4, a top planar view illustrating the
interchangeable storage system 10 and flexible divider panels 30 is
shown. The interchangeable storage system 10 is shown, in one
exemplary embodiment, located within a chest freezer 60 with the
freezer lid 62 in an open, upright position, providing
interchangeable organization and storage to frozen food items
located within the chest freezer 60. Each divider panel 30 includes
a divider panel handle 32 for gripping the divider panel 30 and
placing it within the various fins 50, 52, 54, 56 of the storage
system 10. Once the divider panels 30 are placed within the fins
50, 52, 54, 56 of the storage system 10, storage spaces 12 are
created. Labels pertaining to the identification of various frozen
food items are placed in the label area 36 of the divider panel
handle 32 of the divider panel 30 (as shown in FIG. 3).
[0039] Referring now to FIG. 5, a front perspective view
illustrating the interchangeable storage system 10 and flexible
divider panels 30 shown. The interchangeable storage system 10 is
shown, in one exemplary embodiment, located within a chest freezer
60 with the freezer lid 62 in an open, upright position, providing
interchangeable organization and storage to frozen food items
located within the chest freezer 60. The first side panel 20, the
second side panel 22, the front panel 24, and the rear panel 26 are
each visible in the chest freezer 60. Two divider panels 30 are
shown placed within the interchangeable storage system 10. Each
divider panel 30 includes a divider panel handle 32 for gripping
the divider panel 30 and placing it within the various fins 50, 52,
54, 56 of the storage system 10 (as shown in FIG. 3). Once the
divider panels 30 are placed within the fins 50, 52, 54, 56 of the
storage system 10, storage spaces 12 are created. The storage
spaces 12 are used in the chest freezer 60 to segregate various
frozen food items, containing them in an organized manner.
[0040] Although the present invention has been illustrated and
described with reference to preferred embodiments and examples
thereof, it will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in
the art that other embodiments and examples may perform similar
functions and/or achieve similar results. All such equivalent
embodiments and examples are within the spirit and scope of the
invention and are intended to be covered by the following
claims.
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