# US 11,114,073 B2 · Storage case for musical accessories > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,114,073 B2 - Document ID: US11114073B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/255,289 - Filed: 2019-01-23 - Published: 2019-07-25 - Granted: 2021-09-07 - Earliest claimed: 2018-01-25 - Applicants: James C. Wheeler - Inventors: James C. Wheeler - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11114073B2 ## CPC - G10G 7/005: {Carrying cases for musical instruments (interior fittings for luggage A45C13/02)} - A45C 11/00: Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00 (specially adapted for toiletry or cosmetic equipment A45D29/20, A45D44/18; travelling sewing kits A45F3/48) - A45C 13/02: Interior fittings; Means, {e.g. inserts,} for holding and packing articles - G10D 1/08: Guitars - G10D 3/00: Details of, or accessories for, stringed musical instruments, e.g. slide-bars - G10D 3/173: Plectra or similar accessories for playing; Plectrum holders - G10G: REPRESENTATION OF MUSIC; RECORDING MUSIC IN NOTATION FORM; ACCESSORIES FOR MUSIC OR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. SUPPORTS (music stands A47B; non-musical aspects of musical toy instruments A63H5/00; metronomes G04F5/02; teaching music G09B15/00) - A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS - G10D: STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; WIND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; ACCORDIONS OR CONCERTINAS; PERCUSSION MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; AEOLIAN HARPS; SINGING-FLAME MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (organs, harmoniums or similar wind musical instruments with associated blowing apparatus G10B; pianos, harpsichords, spinets or similar stringed musical instruments with one or more keyboards G10C; automatic musical instruments G10F; electrophonic musical instruments in which tones are generated by electromechanical means G10H) ## Abstract Example aspects of a storage case for musical accessories and a method for using a storage case for musical accessories are disclosed. The storage case for musical accessories can comprise a compartment configured to receive a musical accessory therein, the compartment comprising a floor and a sidewall enclosure extending from the floor, the sidewall enclosure defining an opening distal from the floor; and a lid defining a first orifice configured to receive the musical accessory inserted therethrough, the lid movable between a closed position, wherein the opening is covered by the lid, and an open position, wherein the opening is uncovered by the lid. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A storage case for musical accessories comprising: a compartment configured to receive a musical accessory therein, the compartment comprising a floor and a sidewall enclosure extending from the floor, the sidewall enclosure defining an opening distal from the floor; a lid defining a first orifice configured to receive the musical accessory inserted therethrough, the lid movable between a closed position, wherein the opening is covered by the lid, and an open position, wherein the opening is uncovered by the lid; an accessory mount extending from the floor of the compartment within the sidewall enclosure and towards the lid, the accessory mount aligned with the first orifice and configured to support the musical accessory; and an accessory tray mounted to the sidewall enclosure above the floor, the accessory tray defining an accessory support surface, a sidewall extending from the accessory support surface, and a mounting frame extending from the sidewall distal to the accessory support surface. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The storage case for musical accessories of claim 1, wherein the lid further defines a second orifice, the second orifice defining a slot sized to receive a flat guitar pick. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The storage case for musical accessories of claim 1, wherein the first orifice defines a bore, the lid further comprising a cap configured to selectively cover the bore. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The storage case for musical accessories of claim 3, wherein the cap defines a top disc and a connector extending therefrom, the connector defining a leg and a ledge, the top disc configured to engage a top surface of the lid, and the ledge configured to engage a bottom surface of the lid. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The storage case for musical accessories of claim 1, wherein the accessory mount is a mounting block, the mounting block defining a recess configured to receive the musical accessory therein. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The storage case for musical accessories of claim 1, wherein the accessory mount defines a cylinder, and wherein the first orifice and the cylinder are sized to receive a guitar slide. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The storage case for musical accessories of claim 1, wherein the sidewall enclosure defines a recess formed at the opening, and the mounting frame of the accessory tray is removably mounted on the recess of the sidewall enclosure. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The storage case for musical accessories of claim 1, further comprising a bottom cap coupled to the compartment adjacent to a bottom end of the sidewall enclosure. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The storage case for musical accessories of claim 1, wherein; the lid defines a second orifice; the accessory tray is aligned with the second orifice; and the accessory tray is configured to receive a second musical accessory inserted through the second orifice. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The storage case for musical accessories of claim 9, wherein the first orifice defines a circular bore and the second orifice defines an elongated slot. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The storage case for musical accessories of claim 1, wherein the lid defines a top surface, at least a portion of the top surface defining a non-slip surface. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The storage case for musical accessories of claim 1, further comprising a mounting groove configured to removably receive an electronic device. ### Claim 13 A storage case for musical accessories comprising: a compartment configured to receive a musical accessory therein, the compartment comprising a floor and a sidewall enclosure extending from the floor, the sidewall enclosure defining an opening distal from the floor; a lid defining a first orifice configured to receive the musical accessory inserted therethrough, the lid movable between a closed position, wherein the opening is covered by the lid, and an open position, wherein the opening is uncovered by the lid, wherein the first orifice defines a bore; an accessory mount extending from the floor of the compartment within the sidewall enclosure and towards the lid, the accessory mount aligned with the first orifice and configured to support the musical accessory; and a cap configured to selectively cover the bore, wherein the cap defines a top disc and a connector extending therefrom, the connector defining a leg and a ledge, the top disc configured to engage a top surface of the lid, and the ledge configured to engage a bottom surface of the lid. ### Claim 14 A storage case for musical accessories comprising: a compartment configured to receive a musical accessory therein, the compartment comprising a floor and a sidewall enclosure extending from the floor, the sidewall enclosure defining an opening distal from the floor; a lid defining a first orifice configured to receive the musical accessory inserted therethrough, the lid movable between a closed position, wherein the opening is covered by the lid, and an open position, wherein the opening is uncovered by the lid; an accessory mount extending from the floor of the compartment within the sidewall enclosure and towards the lid, the accessory mount aligned with the first orifice and configured to support the musical accessory; and a bottom cap coupled to the compartment adjacent to a bottom end of the sidewall enclosure. ### Claim 15 A storage case for musical accessories comprising: a compartment configured to receive a musical accessory therein, the compartment comprising a floor and a sidewall enclosure extending from the floor, the sidewall enclosure defining an opening distal from the floor; a lid defining a first orifice configured to receive the musical accessory inserted therethrough, the lid movable between a closed position, wherein the opening is covered by the lid, and an open position, wherein the opening is uncovered by the lid, the lid further defining a top surface, at least a portion of the top surface defining a non-slip surface; and an accessory mount extending from the floor of the compartment within the sidewall enclosure and towards the lid, the accessory mount aligned with the first orifice and configured to support the musical accessory. ### Claim 16 A storage case for musical accessories comprising: a compartment configured to receive a musical accessory therein, the compartment comprising a floor and a sidewall enclosure extending from the floor, the sidewall enclosure defining an opening distal from the floor; a lid defining a first orifice configured to receive the musical accessory inserted therethrough, the lid movable between a closed position, wherein the opening is covered by the lid, and an open position, wherein the opening is uncovered by the lid; an accessory mount extending from the floor of the compartment within the sidewall enclosure and towards the lid, the accessory mount aligned with the first orifice and configured to support the musical accessory; and a mounting groove configured to removably receive an electronic device. ### Claim 17 A storage case for musical accessories comprising: a compartment comprising a floor and a sidewall enclosure extending from the floor, the sidewall enclosure defining an opening distal from the floor; and a hinged lid covering the opening, the hinged lid defining a top surface, the hinged lid further comprising a protuberance with a vertical side and an elongated slot formed in the vertical side; wherein the elongated slot is disposed horizontally and parallel to the top surface of the hinged lid; and wherein the elongated slot forms a passageway into the compartment, thereby allowing a substantially planar item that is narrower than the elongated slot to slide along the top surface of the hinged lid and into the compartment without opening the hinged lid. ### Claim 18 A storage case for musical accessories comprising: a compartment comprising a floor and a sidewall enclosure extending from the floor, the sidewall enclosure defining an opening distal from the floor; and a hinged lid covering the opening and defining a circular bore having dimensions sufficient to receive a guitar accessory, and further comprising an elongated slot in communication with the compartment; and an accessory mount disposed on the floor within the sidewall enclosure, wherein said accessory mount is aligned with the circular bore and is configured to support a guitar accessory, and wherein a guitar accessory may be securely held by the accessory mount and is accessible from above when stored in the circular bore without opening the hinged lid. ### Claim 19 A storage case for musical accessories comprising: a compartment comprising a floor and a sidewall enclosure extending from the floor, the sidewall enclosure defining an opening distal from the floor and a recess defined in the sidewall enclosure at the opening; a hinged lid with a circular bore and an elongated slot in communication with the compartment; an accessory tray disposed within the compartment, said accessory tray supported by the recess above the floor, wherein the accessory tray is positioned in alignment with the elongated slot; and a groove provided near the hinged lid, said groove having a width and a depth configured to removably support an electronic device such that a screen of the electronic device is viewable by a user when disposed within the groove.