# US 11,077,874 B1 · Movable crawl space container

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- Number: US 11,077,874 B1
- Document ID: US11077874B1
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B1
- Application number: 16/241,993
- Filed: 2019-01-08
- Granted: 2021-08-03
- Earliest claimed: 2018-01-08
- Applicants: Eric Domby
- Inventors: Eric Domby
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11077874B1

## CPC

- B25H 3/02: Boxes
- B62B 13/06: arranged in two or more parallel lines
- B25H 3/06: Trays
- B61B 12/007: {Cable tensioning devices}
- B62B 15/007: {Towed sledges}
- B62B 2202/48: Tools
- E04B 1/34317: {Set of building elements forming a self-contained package for transport before assembly}
- B25H: WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT, e.g. FOR MARKING-OUT WORK; STORAGE MEANS FOR WORKSHOPS (storing or packaging B65)
- B62B: HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES (characterised by animal propulsion B62C; propulsion of sledges by driver or engine B62M)
- B61B: RAILWAY SYSTEMS; EQUIPMENT THEREFOR NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (lifts or hoists, elevators, escalators, moving walkways B66B)
- E04B: GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS (border constructions of opening in walls, floors or ceilings E06B1/00; {electromagnetic shielding H05K9/0001})

## Abstract

A movable crawl space container comprises a body portion and two amounts of rope that extend from opposite sides of the container. The container has an opening and retains needed equipment within the confines of the container. The container has pointed edges near the first end of the container and near the second end of the container that assist the container in traversing corners and other obstacles found in typical crawl spaces. Sides of the container converge towards rope connection portions on both ends of the container. A worker, such as a plumber, can pull the container down into the crawl space and easily move around the crawl space pulling the container as desired. By placing all the necessary tools in the container, the plumber is able to visit various work sites while maintaining access to tools and other desired items stored in the container.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An apparatus comprising:
a container, wherein the container has a first side, a second side, a first end, and a second end, wherein the first end has a first rope connection portion, wherein the container has a hollow interior that receives a plurality of items, and wherein the first side and the second side slant towards the first rope connection portion on the first end of the container;
a first amount of rope that extends from the first rope connection portion; and
a second amount of rope that extends from a second rope connection portion, wherein the first amount of rope and the second amount of rope are parts of a single piece of rope, wherein the single piece of rope extends through the first rope connection portion, through at least part of the hollow interior, and through the second rope connection portion, wherein the container has slanted edges near the first end of the container, and wherein the container has slanted edges near the second end of the container.

### Claim 2

An apparatus comprising:
a container, wherein the container has a first side, a second side, a first end, and a second end, wherein the first end has a first rope connection portion, wherein the container has a hollow interior that receives a plurality of items, and wherein the first side and the second side slant towards the first rope connection portion on the first end of the container;
a first amount of rope that extends from the first rope connection portion; and
a second amount of rope that extends from a second rope connection portion, wherein the first amount of rope and the second amount of rope are parts of a single piece of rope, and wherein the single piece of rope extends through the first rope connection portion, through at least part of the hollow interior, and through the second rope connection portion.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the first amount of rope extends at least 5.0 feet.

### Claim 4 (depends on 2)

The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the container has an elliptical shape when viewed from a top-down perspective.

### Claim 5 (depends on 2)

The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the container has a hexagonal shape when viewed from a top-down perspective.

### Claim 6 (depends on 2)

The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the container has a triangular shape when viewed from a top-down perspective.

### Claim 7 (depends on 2)

The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the container has a polygonal shape having at least five sides when viewed from a top-down perspective.

### Claim 8 (depends on 2)

The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the container has at least one internal light source disposed within the container.

### Claim 9 (depends on 2)

The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the container has at least one light source disposed on an outside of the container.

### Claim 10

An apparatus comprising:
a container, wherein the container has a first side, a second side, a first end, and a second end, wherein the first end has a first rope connection portion, wherein the container has a hollow interior that receives a plurality of items, and wherein the first side and the second side slant towards the first rope connection portion on the first end of the container;
a first amount of rope that extends from the first rope connection portion; and
a second amount of rope that extends from a second rope connection portion, wherein the first amount of rope and the second amount of rope are parts of a single piece of rope, wherein the single piece of rope extends through the first rope connection portion, through at least part of the hollow interior, and through the second rope connection portion, and wherein the first amount of rope includes a stopper that prevents the entirety of the first amount of rope from passing through the container.

### Claim 11 (depends on 10)

The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the stopper is a knot of rope, a washer, or a mechanical attachment that is larger than an opening of the first rope connection portion.