Locking storage and support device and method
OwnerScott Weidman, Ian Andersoninventors
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Abstract
The invention disclosed comprises multifunctional, mobile, stackable storage container that features an internal lockable storage area and an external surface area. The device is capable of mounting safely and securely to a beach umbrella, chair, or outdoor fixture; it is further able to securely connect to variety of wheeled vehicles including bikes or wheelchairs. In a preferred embodiment, the invention additionally comprises solar charging and battery storage capability for providing power to a cell phone, a speaker system, and can include other features such as lights, one or more charging ports and outlets, cup holders, Bluetooth or auxiliary powered speakers, and a rechargeable battery backup.
Claims13
A device for storing and supporting personal items, the device comprising:
- i. a portable and lockable box that further comprises:
- a. a box lid with a sturdy, flat and non-flexible surface area capable of completely and securely covering the top of and conforming to the shape of a box body, and
- b. the box body connected with the box lid, the box body including one or more support channels capable of securely contacting an anchoring object;
- ii. a lock;
- iii. a shackle that is removeably insertable into the box body and connects with a ratcheting means therein to engage and secure the shackle to the anchoring object;
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- iv. the ratcheting means, wherein said ratcheting means is capable of matingly conforming to and engaging with the shackle to enable the device to be securely, removeably, and adjustably attached to the anchoring object;
- v. a bottom surface that includes a portion conforming to the shape and size of a stabilizer;
- vi. a stabilizer further comprising a stabilizer post and a stabilizer aperture in said stabilizer post;
- vii. a releasably attached support sleeve further comprising a support sleeve post with a support sleeve post aperture, wherein the stabilizer is capable of engaging the support sleeve post and the bottom surface of the box body by fastening them with a stabilizer fastener threaded or geared to draw the support sleeve tightly around the stabilizer to support the device;
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- viii. a loop lock continuous with or attached to the support sleeve and capable of engaging with the shackle to lock the device to a personal wheeled vehicle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.