Vertical Box System for Organizing and Storing Spice Jars and Other Small Items
OwnerLota Deanne Dixoninventor
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Abstract
Vertical Box System for Organizing and Storing Spice Jars and Other Small Items is a unique spice rack that can also serve as a multi-unit and multi-purpose storage system. The System saves available storage space and enables instant and constant organization with windows, personalized label areas and specialized organizational dividers. When decorated, the boxes appeal to the esthetic tastes of the consumer. The Vertical Storage System may include coordinated companion Trays and is expected to save time, reduce clutter and attractively grace storage areas.
Claims11
A method of storing and organizing a plurality of spice jars, comprising:
- arranging spice jars alphabetically;
- removing duplicate spice jars;
- obtaining a storage apparatus comprising:
- a box comprising a bottom panel, a top panel, a left panel, a right panel, a back panel, and a front panel, wherein the front panel comprises at least one window pane and is hingedly coupled to one of the bottom panel, the top panel, the left panel, and the right panel, and
- a removable shelving insert that can be inserted into the box to divide the box into multiple compartments, wherein at least one shelf surface is parallel to the bottom panel of the box and wherein the bottom panel and the at least on shelf surface are configured to support small canisters in a vertical position;
- placing the spice jars in alphabetical order on the at least one shelf surface and the bottom panel of the box;
- and
- placing the apparatus in a cupboard in a vertical orientation.
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A storage and organizational apparatus, comprising:
- a box comprising a bottom panel, a top panel, a left panel, a right panel, a back panel, and a front panel, wherein the front panel comprises at least one window pane and is hingedly coupled to one of the bottom panel, the top panel, the left panel, and the right panel;
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- a removable shelving insert that can be inserted into the box to divide the box into multiple compartments, wherein at least one shelf surface is parallel to the bottom panel of the box and wherein the bottom panel and the at least on shelf surface are configured to support small canisters in a vertical position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.