U.S. patent application number 14/976778 was filed with the patent office on 2017-06-22 for organizer and stackable organizer assembly.
The applicant listed for this patent is Umbra LLC. Invention is credited to Eugenie De Loynes.
Application Number | 20170174392 14/976778 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 59064161 |
Filed Date | 2017-06-22 |
United States Patent
Application |
20170174392 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
De Loynes; Eugenie |
June 22, 2017 |
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.
Inventors: |
De Loynes; Eugenie;
(Toronto, CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Umbra LLC |
Buffalo |
NY |
US |
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Family ID: |
59064161 |
Appl. No.: |
14/976778 |
Filed: |
December 21, 2015 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45C 2200/10 20130101;
B65D 21/0215 20130101; B25H 3/04 20130101; A45C 7/005 20130101;
B43M 99/008 20130101; A45C 7/0045 20130101; B65D 25/108 20130101;
A45C 11/34 20130101 |
International
Class: |
B65D 21/02 20060101
B65D021/02; B65D 25/24 20060101 B65D025/24; B65D 43/02 20060101
B65D043/02 |
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.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The invention broadly relates to organizers and, more
particularly, to stackable organizers.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 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.TM. 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.
[0003] 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.
[0004] 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.
[0005] 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.
[0006] 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.
[0007] 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.
[0008] 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.
[0009] 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.
[0010] 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
[0011] 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.
[0012] 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.
[0013] It is a primary object of the present invention to provide
an organizer that holds items in a substantially upright
orientation.
[0014] 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.
[0015] 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.
[0016] It is still another object of the present invention to
provide a partially enclosed organizer that is also easy to
clean.
[0017] 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.
[0018] It is still another object of the present invention to
provide an organizer that includes an improved removable lid.
[0019] 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.
[0020] 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.
[0021] 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
[0022] 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:
[0023] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an organizer according to
the invention;
[0024] FIG. 2 is a top view of the organizer shown in FIG. 1;
[0025] FIG. 3 is a side view of the organizer shown in FIG. 1;
[0026] FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the lid of the organizer shown in
FIG. 1;
[0027] FIG. 5 is a detailed view of the enclosed portion shown in
FIG. 4;
[0028] FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the organizer shown in FIG.
1;
[0029] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an organizer assembly
according to the invention;
[0030] FIG. 8 is an exploded view of the organizer assembly shown
in FIG. 7;
[0031] FIG. 9 is a top view of the organizer assembly shown in FIG.
7;
[0032] FIG. 10 is a front view of the organizer assembly shown in
FIG. 7;
[0033] FIG. 11 is a side view of the organizer assembly shown in
FIG. 7;
[0034] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of another organizer according
to the invention; and,
[0035] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of another organizer according
to the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0036] 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.
[0037] 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.
[0038] 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.
[0039] 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.
[0040] 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
[0041] 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.
[0042] 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.
[0043] 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.
[0044] 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.
[0045] 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.
[0046] 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.
[0047] 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
[0048] FIG. 4, resilient member 18 is held in place.
[0049] 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.
[0050] 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.
[0051] 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.
[0052] 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.
[0053] 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.
[0054] 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.
[0055] 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.
[0056] 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.
[0057] 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.
[0058] 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.
[0059] 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.
[0060] 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.
[0061] 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.
[0062] 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
[0063] 10 Organizer [0064] 11 Base member [0065] 12 Continuous
sidewall [0066] 13 Lid member [0067] 13A Parallel side [0068] 13B
Parallel side [0069] 13C Parallel side [0070] 13D Parallel side
[0071] 14 Inner member [0072] 15 Outer member [0073] 16 Notches
[0074] 16A Notch [0075] 16B Notch [0076] 16C Notch [0077] 16D Notch
[0078] 16E Notch [0079] 16F Notch [0080] 16G Notch [0081] 16H Notch
[0082] 16I Notch [0083] 16J Notch [0084] 17 Item [0085] 18
Resilient member [0086] 18A Transverse portion [0087] 18B
Transverse portion [0088] 18C Transverse portion [0089] 18D
Transverse portion [0090] 19 Resilient member [0091] 19A Transverse
portion [0092] 19B Transverse portion [0093] 19C Transverse portion
[0094] 19D Transverse portion [0095] 20 Arcuate member [0096] 21
Upward facing surface [0097] 22 Rib [0098] 23 Rib [0099] 24 Rib
[0100] 25 Rib [0101] 26 Foot [0102] 28 Foot [0103] 29 Foot [0104]
30 Foot [0105] 31 Lip [0106] 32 Surface [0107] O Opening [0108] O2
Opening [0109] O3 Opening [0110] E Top edge [0111] D1 Distance
[0112] D2 Distance [0113] D3 Distance [0114] D4 Distance [0115] P1
Portion [0116] P2 Portion [0117] P3 Portion [0118] P4 Portion
[0119] P5 Portion [0120] P6 Portion [0121] P7 Portion [0122] P8
Portion [0123] S Space [0124] 100 Organizer assembly [0125] 120
Organizer [0126] 121 Base member [0127] 122 Continuous sidewall
[0128] 123 Lid member [0129] 140 Organizer [0130] 141 Base member
[0131] 142 Continuous sidewall [0132] 143 Lid member [0133] 150
Organizer [0134] 160 Organizer [0135] 170 Organizer [0136] 200
Organizer [0137] 201 Base [0138] 202 Continuous sidewall [0139] 203
Lid member [0140] 204 Inner member [0141] 205 Outer member [0142]
206 Resilient member [0143] F2 Foot [0144] 300 Organizer [0145] 301
Base [0146] 302 Continuous sidewall [0147] 303 Lid member [0148]
304 Outer member [0149] 305 Inner member [0150] 306 Resilient
member [0151] 307 Resilient member [0152] F3 Foot
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