# US 8,740,004 B2 · Segmented container with electrical component support arm

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- Number: US 8,740,004 B2
- Document ID: US8740004B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 13/553,753
- Filed: 2012-07-19
- Published: 2014-01-23
- Granted: 2014-06-03
- Earliest claimed: 2012-07-19
- Applicants: Kenneth Mathis
- Inventors: Kenneth Mathis
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8740004B2

## CPC

- B65D 25/00: Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
- B65D 25/04: Partitions
- B65D 25/24: for spacing bases of containers from supporting surfaces, e.g. legs (for pallets B65D19/40)
- G10G 7/00: Other auxiliary devices or accessories, e.g. conductors' batons or separate holders for resin or strings
- 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
- G10G: REPRESENTATION OF MUSIC; RECORDING MUSIC IN NOTATION FORM; ACCESSORIES FOR MUSIC OR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. SUPPORTS (music stands A47B; non-musical aspects of musical toy instruments A63H5/00; metronomes G04F5/02; teaching music G09B15/00)

## Abstract

A segmented container for easily and safely storing and transporting items related to music composition and music playing, such as electrical cables, picks, slides, capos, and rehydrating refreshments. The container includes three stepped compartments of various sizes and dimensions. The top compartment is cylindrical for holding beverage containers to prevent condensation on electrical components. The container securely attaches on amplifiers, speakers, and other devices used in the music or electrical fields. A pair of C-brackets latch onto the handles of the amplifier, and a pair of legs that create a level plane with the amplifier. A J-shaped arm extends and retracts from the container. A cable can wrap around the arm to prevent tripping and electrical accidents. The arm slides into a channel underneath the container, and locks into position with pins and holes. The outer end of the arm includes a notch for holding an amplifier cable plug.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A segmented container consisting of:
a container, said container comprising at least one cylindrically-shaped compartment, said cylindrically-shaped compartment comprising a slit, said slit being configured to receive a handle of a beverage container, said container further comprising at least one substantially rectangular-shaped compartment, said container further comprising at least one side panel, in which said at least one side panel comprises four substantially vertical panels, said container further comprising a bottom panel, said bottom panel comprising a channel, said channel comprising at least one protruding portion, wherein said at least one cylindrically-shaped compartment and said at least one substantially rectangular-shaped compartment are positioned at various elevations;
a support portion, said support member comprising a J-shaped arm, said support member being adjustable for extending and retracting, said support portion being configured to extend horizontally from said channel, said support portion comprising a proximal end configured to slide along said channel, said proximal end comprising at least one aperture, said at least one aperture being operable to receive said at least one protruding portion for securing said proximal end to said channel, said support portion further comprising a distal end, said distal end comprising at least one notch, wherein said at least one notch is operable to secure an amplifier cable plug;
at least one bracket, said at least one bracket comprising a C-shaped bracket, said at least one bracket being configured to extend from said bottom panel, said at least one bracket being operable to join with a mounting surface, wherein said mounting surface is an electronic device for amplifying sound, power, current, or voltage; and
at least two legs, said at least two legs being configured to extend from said bottom panel, said at least two legs being operable to level said segmented container.