# US 2014/0197057 A1 · Rotating Storage Case > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0197057 A1 - Document ID: US20140197057A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 13/741,381 - Filed: 2013-01-14 - Published: 2014-07-17 - Earliest claimed: 2013-01-14 - Inventors: Mark Wayne Hogue - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140197057A1 ## CPC - F41C 33/06: Containers for carrying smallarms, e.g. safety boxes, gun cases (F41C33/02 takes precedence) - B65D 25/04: Partitions - F41C: SMALLARMS, e.g. PISTOLS, RIFLES (functional features or details common to both smallarms and ordnance, mountings therefor F41A; projecting missiles without use of explosive or combustible propellant charge F41B); ACCESSORIES THEREFOR - 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 Embodiments described herein disclose a cylindrical housing with a compartment defining a section of the housing. The cylindrical housing being configured to rotate around an axle disposed at the center of the cylindrical housing. Embodiments may also include a frame disposed along a curved surface of the cylindrical housing configured to allow access to the compartment within an access portion, wherein the access portion projects the frame from a center of the curved surface towards an edge of the cylindrical housing. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A case comprising: a cylindrical housing with a compartment defining a section of the housing, the cylindrical housing being configured to house an item and rotate around an axle disposed at the center of the cylindrical housing; a frame configured to support the axle, the axle being configured to control the rotation of the cylindrical housing; and a door coupled to the cylindrical housing configured to open to expose the compartment. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The case of claim 1, further comprising: an access portion configured to allow access to the compartment, the access portion being disposed along the frame that projects the frame from a position on a curved surface of the cylindrical housing towards a face of the cylindrical housing. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The case of claim 2, further comprising: a plurality of independent compartments, wherein each of the plurality of compartments includes a respective door; a locking mechanism positioned on the central housing configured to restrict the rotation of the cylindrical housing, wherein if the locking mechanism is engaged then the access portion is not aligned with any door to simultaneously lock each of the plurality of compartments. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The case of claim 2, wherein the door is convex in shape and the access portion extends past a length of the door. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The case of claim 1, wherein the door is coupled to the cylindrical housing on an edge of the cylindrical housing. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The case of claim 1, wherein the door is coupled to the cylindrical housing across a curved surface of the housing. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The case of claim 1, wherein if the door is in an open position part of the item extends past a sidewall of the housing, and if the door is in a closed position the part of the item is covered by the door. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The case of claim 1, further including: a base configured to support the frame and the housing, the base including a plurality of partitions configured to house items, wherein the base includes an orifice to receive the frame and the cylindrical housing. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The case of claim 1, further comprising: a plurality of independent compartments; and a plurality of doors, wherein each door corresponds to one of the plurality of independent compartments and includes an independent lock. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The case of claim 9, wherein at least two of the plurality of independent compartments are shaped differently. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The case of claim 1, further including: a tray with a padded inner surface configured to be disposed within the compartment, the tray being a removable tray; and a plurality of independent compartments; and a plurality of foam pieces configured to be arranged within the tray to dynamically create a custom-fit space for the item if the item is disposed within the tray. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The case of claim 11, further comprising: a retention bar positioned between a first face of the cylindrical housing and a second face of the cylindrical housing configured to secure the tray within the cylindrical housing. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The case of claim 1, wherein the frame is configured to be positioned along a curved surface of the cylindrical housing. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The case of claim 1, wherein the frame is configured to extend across a face of the cylindrical housing to the axle. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The case of claim 1, further including: a docking station configured to secure the case at a fixed location, wherein the item is still accessible while the case is secured by the docking station. ### Claim 16 A method comprising: rotating a cylindrical housing with a compartment defining a section of the housing around an axle disposed at the center of the cylindrical housing; controlling the rotating the cylindrical housing via the axle; supporting the axle via a frame; opening a door coupled to the cylindrical housing to expose the compartment. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The method of claim 16, further comprising: accessing the compartment within an access portion disposed along the frame that projects the frame from a position on a curved surface of the cylindrical housing towards a face of the cylindrical housing. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, wherein the cylindrical housing includes a plurality of independent compartments, wherein each of the plurality of compartments includes a respective door; the method further including, restricting the rotation of the cylindrical housing via a locking mechanism positioned on the central housing, and engaging the locking mechanism is engaged so the access portion is not aligned with any door to simultaneously lock each of the plurality of compartments. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, further including: securing the cylindrical housing within a docking station at a fixed location, wherein an item disposed within the compartment is accessible while the cylindrical housing is secured by the docking station. ### Claim 20 A gun storage case comprising: a cylindrical housing being configured to rotate around an axle disposed at the center of the cylindrical housing; a compartment defining a section of the cylindrical housing configured to house a gun, a door being convex in shape coupled to the compartment configured to open to expose the compartment, wherein if the door is in an open position a handle of the gun extends past a sidewall of the housing, and if the door is in a closed position the handle of the gun is covered by the door. a tray configured to be inserted and removed from the compartment and to receive the gun, the tray being shaped substantially similar to the compartment; a lock receiving mechanism disposed on the cylindrical housing; a plurality of foam pieces configured to custom fit the shape of the tray to the gun; a frame disposed along a curved surface of the cylindrical housing configured to support the housing; and an access portion configured to project from a position on the curved surface towards an edge of the cylindrical housing, the access portion being at least a length of the door and including a locking mechanism disposed on the cylindrical housing configured to couple with the lock receiving mechanism to misalign the compartment with the access portion and to stop the cylindrical housing from being rotated into a position where the door can be opened.