# US 12,110,153 B1 · Container with changeable decorative insert capability > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,110,153 B1 - Document ID: US12110153B1 - Status: Granted - Kind: B1 - Application number: 18/582,201 - Filed: 2024-02-20 - Published: 2024-09-19 - Granted: 2024-10-08 - Earliest claimed: 2023-03-16 - Assignees: Covering the Bases, Inc. - Applicants: Covering the Bases, Inc. - Inventors: Krista Robertson - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12110153B1 ## CPC - B65D 11/10: {of polygonal cross-section and all parts being permanently connected to each other (B65D11/18 takes precedence)} - B65D 25/205: {Means for the attachment of labels, cards, coupons or the like; (cards or coupons for the other types of rigid or semi-rigid containers B65D25/36 takes precedence)} - B65D 21/0209: {stackable or joined together one-upon-the-other in the upright or upside-down position (B65D21/0234, B65D21/0235 take precedence)} - B65D 25/30: Hand holes - B65D 2203/00: Decoration means, markings, information elements, contents indicators - B65D: CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES ## Abstract A container is provided comprising a storage compartment with a display surface and one or more first sidewalls extending up from the display surface and defining an open top opposite the display surface, an insert compartment comprising a base and one or more second sidewalls extending up from the base and defining an opening opposite the base, and at least one attachment mechanism configured to detachably couple the insert compartment to the display surface of the storage compartment, wherein a height of the one or more second sidewalls is configured to house a decorative insert within the insert compartment, and the display surface is made of a substantially clear material configured to visibly display the decorative insert through the display surface. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A container, comprising: a storage compartment comprising a display surface and one or more first sidewalls extending up from the display surface and defining an open top opposite the display surface; and an insert compartment comprising a base and one or more second sidewalls extending up from the base and defining an opening opposite the base; and at least one attachment mechanism configured to detachably couple the insert compartment to the display surface of the storage compartment, wherein the at least one attachment mechanism comprises a first plurality of magnets disposed on the display surface, and a second plurality of magnets correspondingly disposed in the one or more second sidewalls around the opening so that the insert compartment magnetically attaches to the storage compartment; and wherein a height of the one or more second sidewalls is configured to house a decorative insert within the insert compartment, and the display surface is made of a substantially clear material configured to visibly display the decorative insert through the display surface. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein the height of the one or more second sidewalls is configured to position the display surface a preset distance from the base of the insert compartment, the preset distance being determined based on a thickness of the decorative insert. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein the opening of the insert compartment is configured to receive the decorative insert with a decorative side of the insert facing upwards towards the display surface. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein at least one of the one or more first sidewalls comprises an aperture configured to operate as a handle. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein the display surface and the base are substantially flat surfaces disposed substantially parallel to each other. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein the one or more second sidewalls are configured to be flush with the one or more first sidewalls upon coupling the insert compartment to the storage compartment. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein a height of the one or more first sidewalls is configured to form a containment area in the storage compartment. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein each of the storage compartment and the insert compartment has a substantially similar square shape. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein each of the storage compartment and the insert compartment has a substantially similar rectangular shape. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein each of the storage compartment and the insert compartment has a substantially similar round shape. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein each of the storage compartment and the insert compartment has a substantially similar oval shape. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein a height of the one or more first sidewalls is greater than a height of the one or more second sidewalls. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein the one or more first sidewalls are also made of the substantially clear material, so that the decorative insert is visible through any side of the storage compartment. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The container of claim 1, wherein the substantially clear material is an acrylic material. ### Claim 15 A container, comprising: a storage compartment comprising a display surface and one or more first sidewalls extending up from the display surface and defining an open top opposite the display surface, wherein at least one of the one or more first sidewalls comprises an aperture configured to operate as a handle; and an insert compartment comprising a base and one or more second sidewalls extending up from the base and defining an opening opposite the base, and at least one attachment mechanism configured to detachably couple the insert compartment to the display surface of the storage compartment, wherein a height of the one or more second sidewalls is configured to house a decorative insert within the insert compartment, and the display surface is made of a substantially clear material configured to visibly display the decorative insert through the display surface. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The container of claim 15, wherein the height of the one or more second sidewalls is configured to position the display surface a preset distance from the base of the insert compartment, the preset distance being determined based on a thickness of the decorative insert. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The container of claim 15, wherein the display surface and the base are substantially flat surfaces disposed substantially parallel to each other. ### Claim 18 (depends on 15) The container of claim 15, wherein the one or more second sidewalls are configured to be flush with the one or more first sidewalls upon coupling the insert compartment to the storage compartment. ### Claim 19 (depends on 15) The container of claim 15, wherein a height of the one or more first sidewalls is greater than a height of the one or more second sidewalls. ### Claim 20 (depends on 15) The container of claim 15, wherein the one or more first sidewalls are also made of the substantially clear material, so that the decorative insert is visible through any side of the storage compartment.