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US 11,647,818 B2Granted
Systems, devices and methods for storage of, and rapid access to items
AssigneeImc, LLC
InventorGino Raymond Marquez
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Abstract
Rapid access storage devices and systems are provided herein, which allow a user to quickly retrieve items stored behind, to the side of, or otherwise out of a comfortable reach range of the user. The devices comprise a housing, and at least one carriage retractable from the housing via a retraction assembly. Rapid access storage systems may comprise a wearable item, including hanging items, that include or are coupled to one or more rapid access storage devices.
Claims20
A rapid access storage device, comprising:
- a rigid housing forming a cavity, the housing having a first side with an opening, a second side opposite the first side, and a funnel portion extending from the opening away from the second side, the funnel portion having a mouth that is wider than the opening;
- at least one retraction assembly proximate the second side and comprising at least one tensioner and two cords with the tensioner biasing the two cords away from the opening toward the second side;
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- a carriage coupled to the two cords via one or more quick-release connectors, the carriage having a resting position within the cavity between the opening and the at least one retraction assembly, the carriage comprising a rigid panel portion including one or more fastener components.
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A rapid access and storage system, comprising:
- a wearable device and a first rapid access storage device coupled to the wearable device;
- wherein the first rapid access storage device, comprises:
- a rigid housing forming a cavity, the housing having a first side with an opening, a second side opposite the first side, and a funnel portion extending from the opening away from the second side, the funnel portion having a mouth that is wider than the opening;
- at least one retraction assembly proximate the second side and comprising at least one tensioner and two cords with the tensioner biasing the two cords away from the opening toward the second side;
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- a carriage coupled to the two cords via one or more quick-release connectors, the carriage having a resting position within the cavity between the opening and the retraction assembly, the carriage comprising a rigid panel portion including one or more fastener components.
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