Flexible foldable multi-article storage carrier
OwnerMarilyn Valdez-Campbellinventor
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Abstract
A multi-article storage carrier is based upon a sheet of flexible material comprising a plurality of compartments on one side for containing the articles, the sheet being folded at least once in each direction to form the carrier and enclose the articles securely. Securing and carrying means such as straps are provided on the surface of the sheet opposite the compartments so that they are exposed for use when the carrier is folded and/or rolled for carrying.
Claims19
A multi-article storage carrier comprising a sheet of flexible material of substantially rectangular shape, having on one surface a plurality of compartments for enclosing said articles and on the other surface securing and carrying means for the carrier when assembled, wherein said carrying means comprise at least two straps which are so located and configured as to serve as either handles or carrying straps when said carrier is folded, and are also adapted to help secure the folded carrier in place, said securing and carrying means being so arranged as to compactly secure the carrier and provide carrying means when the sheet of flexible material is folded at least once each through approximately 180 degrees in its longitudinal and transverse dimensions to enclose said compartments and articles in the interior of said carrier.
A multi-article storage carrier comprising a flexible sheet of material of substantially rectangular shape, having on one surface a plurality of compartments formed and arranged to contain various articles of certain sizes and shapes, with a series of said compartments arranged along opposing sides of said sheet and at least one series of compartments arranged in the central portion of said sheet on the same surface, between said compartments along said edges, said compartments each having at least one opening to receive said articles, with all said openings being oriented in the same direction;
- said compartments being so arranged upon said sheet as to be completely enclosed within said carrier when said sheet is folded at least once in each direction;
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- on the other surface of said sheet, at least two carrying straps arranged parallel to two sides of said sheet so that they are exposed when said carrier is folded to enclose said articles, with at least one additional strap provided which can be arranged perpendicular to said carrying straps to encircle the folded carrier to secure it in the folded position.
A multi-article storage container comprising a flexible sheet of material of substantially rectangular shape, having on one surface a plurality of compartments formed and arranged to contain various articles of certain sizes and shapes, with a series of said compartments arranged along opposing sides of said sheet and at least one series of compartments arranged in the central portion of said sheet on the same surface, between said compartments along said edges, said compartments each having one opening to receive said articles, with all openings being oriented in the same direction and comprising closure means;
- said sheet further comprising attachment means arranged along an upper edge of said sheet towards which the compartment openings are directed so that said carrier can be hung vertically for storage and display;
- said compartments being so arranged upon said sheet as to be completely enclosed within said carrier when said sheet is folded or rolled at least once in each direction;
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- on the other surface of said sheet, at least two carrying straps arranged parallel to two sides of said sheet so that they are exposed when said carrier is folded and rolled to enclose said articles, with at least one additional strap provided which can be arranged perpendicular and/or parallel to said carrying straps to encircle the folded and rolled carrier to secure it in the folded position.
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