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US 10,295,172 B2Granted
Multi-purpose container and organizer with light source
AssigneeDavid P. Bowden
InventorsDavid P. Bowden, Christopher S. Antoine
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Abstract
A multi-purpose container and organizer for storing fishing tackle and other fishing gear or for any other suitable use. A light source is placed at the core of the container. The container is made of a semi-translucent material such that when the light source is activated, the light from the light source shines through the material of the container, lighting up the items stored within the container and providing gentle illumination to the surrounding area. The light source is removable from the container for a brighter, more concentrated light source.
Claims8
A container system comprising:
- a cylindrical body including a sidewall, a bottom face and a top end;
- a plurality of storage compartments located within said top end;
- a lid connected to said cylindrical body at said top end and above said plurality of storage compartments, said lid configured to be transformed from a first, closed position whereby said plurality of storage compartments are inaccessible, to a second position whereby said plurality of storage compartments are accessible;
- a light insert located within said top end and said lid, said light insert containing a light source;
- said light source comprising a power source, and wherein said light source is selectively removable from said light insert;
- said light source extending almost entirely through said cylindrical body within said light insert and thereby emitting light radially outward from within said cylindrical body;
- a handle connected to said cylindrical body in proximity to said top end;
- a plurality of drawers inserted into said sidewall and connected to said sidewall via respective hinges, whereby said drawers are configured to be opened away from said cylindrical body about said hinges;
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- a bin inserted into said sidewall, said bin connected to said sidewall via a hinge located near said bottom face of said cylindrical body, whereby said bin is configured to be opened away from said cylindrical body about said hinge.
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A container system comprising:
- a cylindrical body including a sidewall, a bottom end and a top end, wherein said bottom end includes a bottom face and a flared tip stabilizer;
- a plurality of storage compartments located within said top end;
- a pair of lids connected to said cylindrical body at said top end and above said plurality of storage compartments, said lids configured to be transformed from a first, closed position whereby said plurality of storage compartments are inaccessible, to a second, open position whereby said plurality of storage compartments are accessible;
- a light insert located centrally within said top end and located between said pair of lids, said light insert containing a light source;
- said light source comprising a power source, and wherein said light source is selectively removable from said light insert;
- said light insert configured to be cylindrical;
- said light source configured to be cylindrical;
- said light source extending almost entirely through said cylindrical body within said light insert and thereby emitting light radially outward from within said cylindrical body;
- a light source latch located at a top end of said light insert, said latch configured to automatically lock said light source within said light insert;
- a spring-loaded release located at a bottom end of said light insert, said spring-loaded release configured to move said light source upward within said light insert upon release of said light source latch;
- a handle connected to said cylindrical body in proximity with said top end;
- a plurality of drawers inserted into said sidewall and connected to said sidewall via respective hinges, whereby said drawers are configured to be opened away from said cylindrical body about said hinges;
- a bin inserted into said sidewall, said bin connected to said sidewall via a hinge located near said bottom face of said cylindrical body, whereby said bin is configured to be opened away from said cylindrical body about said hinge;
- wherein said generally cylindrical body, said plurality of drawers, and said bin are comprised of an at least semi-translucent material;
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- whereby said light source is configured to be activated within said light insert, thereby transmitting light through the semi-translucent material of said cylindrical body, said plurality of drawers, and said bin.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.