Apparatus for storing, identifying, and retrieving objects

Abstract

An apparatus for storing, identifying, and retrieving at least one predetermined object. The apparatus comprises a storage receptacle of a predetermined size, shape, and material. A plurality of compartments is disposed within the storage receptacle. Each compartment has a predetermined size and shape for storing such objects within the storage receptacle. The apparatus includes a first means engageable with a respective compartment to differentiate each compartment from another. A second means associated with the first means for cross-referencing a corresponding item that the object in the respective compartment belongs to is provided for locating and retrieving the object in the storage receptacle, whereby the corresponding item may be matched with the object that it belongs to.

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