US20120223088A1 - Storage apparatus - Google Patents
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Abstract
A storage apparatus having a sleeve for storage of articles is disclosed. The storage apparatus includes a cavity connected to the main compartment for storage of a plurality of articles. The storage apparatus also includes a sleeve for lengthwise storage of a plurality of articles.
Description
- This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application 61/449,395, filed Mar. 4, 2011, the contents all of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- 1. Field of Invention
- The present invention relates to storage apparatus and more particularly to storage apparatus for storing a plurality of articles.
- 2. Description of Related Art
- Storage apparatus such as backpacks, duffle bags, purses, and briefcases are known in the art. Prior storage apparatus may include various compartments to separate items being stored in the apparatus. Some examples of multi-compartment storage apparatus include backpacks with a plurality of with side pockets. Such pockets are generally designed to hold a variety of items and merely form a smaller version of the main compartment.
- There are instances where it is desirable to store a plurality of articles in an organized manner while allowing for storage of more generic items. For example, it may be desirable to effectively store several beverage containers of equal size in an efficient manner while still be able to store other items in the main compartment of the storage apparatus. Furthermore, it may be desirable to have easy access to the plurality of articles without the need to search the main compartment of the storage apparatus.
- In accordance with an aspect of the invention there is provided a storage apparatus including a main compartment. The storage apparatus also includes a cavity connected to the main compartment for storage of a plurality of articles. The storage apparatus further includes a dispenser connected to the cavity. The dispenser is configured for sequential removal of at least one of said articles from said cavity.
- In accordance with another aspect of the invention there is provided a storage apparatus including a body defining a main compartment. The storage apparatus further includes a sleeve connected to the body. The sleeve is for lengthwise storage of a plurality of elongated articles.
- In accordance with another aspect of the invention there is provided a backpack including an outer body defining a main compartment. The backpack also includes a sleeve disposed inside the main compartment. The sleeve has a top end and a bottom end. The sleeve is connected to the body and is configured to receive a plurality of beverage cans at the top end. The backpack also includes a dispenser locate at the bottom end of the sleeve and having an opening for removing pop cans. The backpack also includes a cover for covering the opening wherein the cover includes a zipper for holding the cover in a covered position.
- Other aspects and features of the present invention will become apparent to those ordinarily skilled in the art upon review of the following description of specific embodiments of the invention in conjunction with the accompanying figures.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a storage apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 2 is a front view of the storage apparatus shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view a sleeve of the storage apparatus shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a storage apparatus in accordance with another embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view a sleeve of a storage apparatus in accordance with yet another embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view a sleeve of a storage apparatus in accordance with yet another embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view a sleeve of a storage apparatus in accordance with yet another embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a storage apparatus in accordance with another embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a storage apparatus in accordance with another embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a storage apparatus in accordance with another embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a storage apparatus in accordance with another embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 12 is a perspective view a sleeve of a storage apparatus in accordance with yet another embodiment of the invention -
FIG. 13 is a perspective view a sleeve of a storage apparatus in accordance with yet another embodiment of the invention -
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a storage apparatus in accordance with another embodiment of the invention; and -
FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a storage apparatus in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. - Referring to
FIG. 1 , a storage apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention is shown generally at 20. Theapparatus 20 includes abody 22 defining a main compartment in which items may be stored. Theapparatus 20 also includes asleeve 24 connected to thebody 22. - In the embodiment shown in
FIG. 1 , thebody 22 is similar to a conventional backpack. Thebody 22 includes a pair ofshoulder straps apparatus 20 on the user's back. Thebody 22 also includes an sealable opening to receive items in the main compartment. The opening can be sealed using any known sealing means such as aconventional zipper 30. Referring toFIG. 2 , a front view of thebody 22 is shown in which thezipper 30 is closed. Thebody 22 also includes a plurality ofadjustment straps adjustment straps apparatus 20 is being transported. - Referring to
FIG. 3 , a perspective view of thesleeve 24 is generally shown. Thesleeve 24 is disposed inside the main compartment of thebody 22 and defines a cavity in which a plurality ofarticles 50 can be stored. As shown, theplurality articles 50 are stored such that the articles form a line. Some examples ofarticles 50 which may be stored in the cavity include beverage containers like water bottles, beer bottles, beer cans, drinking boxes, such as juice boxes, as well as other articles such as film canisters. Although examples ofarticles 50 are generally elongated articles, it will be appreciated that non-elongated articles may also be stored in the cavity. - The
sleeve 24 is configured for receivingarticles 50 at one end. Therefore, the dimensions of thesleeve 24 depend on the types ofarticles 50 that are intended for storage. The sleeve generally defines an elongated cavity with cross sectional dimensions similar to the dimensions of the smallest cross section ofarticles 50. In this embodiment, the sleeve has similar dimensions to the circular cross section of a pop can. Therefore, the sleeve will provide for lengthwise storage of thearticles 50 in the main compartment. By storingarticles 50 in a lengthwise manner, the articles are prevented from shifting in the main compartment resulting in better organization within the body. Furthermore, lengthwise storage of thearticles 50 provides the advantage of efficiently using a given storage space by occupying a smaller footprint in the main compartment when thesleeve 24 is oriented vertically as shown inFIG. 3 . In addition, the vertical orientation allows for easy loading of the cavity by simply dropping thearticles 50 into the cavity. - Although the
sleeve 24 is oriented vertically in the embodiment above, it will be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that any orientation of the sleeve would provide the advantage of increasing the efficient use of storage space. - The
sleeve 24 is to be constructed of any suitable material. In the embodiment shown inFIG. 3 , thesleeve 24 is made of a flexible material. Being flexible is advantageous so that when the cavity is empty, thesleeve 24 may be folded or deformed in to allow for increased storage capacity in the main compartment. The material may also provide for thermal insulation such that cold orhot articles 50 would remain cold or hot respectively when stored in the sleeve. Materials that provide thermal insulation include commonly known materials such as foam, plastic, cellulose, fibreglass and rock wool. It will be appreciated that other embodiments may provide for a semi-rigid or a rigid sleeve where maintaining the shape of the sleeve would be advantageous, for example, for the purposes of loading the cavity. - Referring to
FIG. 4 , a storage apparatus according to another embodiment of the invention is shown generally at 100. Theapparatus 100 includes abody 122 defining a main compartment in which items may be stored. Theapparatus 100 also includes asleeve 124 connected to thebody 122. - In the embodiment shown in
FIG. 4 , thebody 122 is similar to a conventional backpack. Thebody 122 includes a pair ofshoulder straps apparatus 100 on the user's back. Thebody 122 also includes a sealable main opening to receive items in the main compartment. The main opening can be sealed using any known sealing means such as aconventional zipper 130. Thebody 122 also includes a plurality of adjustment straps 132 and 134 to adjust thebody 122. For example, the adjustment straps 132 and 134 can be tightened when there are very few items in the main compartment to reduce the effective volume of the main compartment. By reducing the volume, items placed in the main compartment would less likely shift while theapparatus 100 is being transported. - The
sleeve 124 is disposed inside the main compartment of thebody 122 and defines a cavity in which a plurality ofarticles 50 can be stored. As shown, theplurality articles 50 are stored such that the articles form a line. Some examples ofarticles 50 which may be stored in the cavity include beverage containers like water bottles, beer bottles, beer cans, drinking boxes, such as juice boxes, as well as other articles such as film canisters. Although examples ofarticles 50 are generally elongated articles, it will be appreciated that non-elongated articles may also be stored in the cavity. - The
sleeve 124 is configured for receivingarticles 50 at one end. Therefore, the dimensions of thesleeve 124 depend on the types ofarticles 50 that are intended for storage. The sleeve generally defines an elongated cavity with cross sectional dimensions similar to the dimensions of the smallest cross section ofarticles 50. Therefore, thesleeve 124 will provide for lengthwise storage of thearticles 50 in the main compartment. By storingarticles 50 in a lengthwise manner, the articles are prevented from shifting in the main compartment resulting in better organization within thebody 122. Furthermore, lengthwise storage of thearticles 50 provides the advantage of efficiently using a given storage space by occupying a smaller footprint in the main compartment when thesleeve 124 is oriented vertically as shown inFIG. 4 . In addition, the vertical orientation allows for easy loading of the cavity by simply dropping thearticles 50 into the cavity. - The
apparatus 100 also includes adispenser 135. Thedispenser 135 includes an opening for allowing access to thearticles 50 in the cavity. Therefore, the opening of thedispenser 135 includes an opening in both thebody 122 thesleeve 124. A vertical orientation of the sleeve is also advantageous for allowingarticles 50 in the sleeve to simply fall into thedispenser 135 when the bottom article is removed. Therefore, theapparatus 100 allows for sequential removal ofarticles 50 from the cavity in the order that articles were placed into the cavity. Thedispenser 135 also includes acover 136 which can seal the dispenser using aconventional zipper 138. Thecover 136 preventsarticles 50 from falling out of the cavity during transportation of theapparatus 100. - Although the
sleeve 124 is oriented vertically in this embodiment, it will be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that any orientation of the sleeve would provide the advantage of increasing the efficient use of storage space. Although it may be desirable to have anotherarticle 50 fall into thedispenser 135 after the removal of a first article, a sleeve may also be oriented differently for other advantages. - The
sleeve 124 is to be constructed of any suitable material. In the embodiment show inFIG. 4 , thesleeve 124 is made of a flexible material. Being flexible is advantageous so that when the cavity is empty, thesleeve 124 may be folded or deformed in to allow for increased storage capacity in the main compartment. The material may also provide for thermal insulation such that cold orhot articles 50 would remain cold or hot respectively when stored in the sleeve. Materials that provide thermal insulation include commonly known materials such as foam, plastic, cellulose, fibreglass and rock wool. It will be appreciated that other embodiments may provide for a semi-rigid or a rigid sleeve where maintaining the shape of the sleeve would be advantageous, for example, for the purposes of loading the cavity or for allowing thearticles 50 to fall freely into thedispenser 135. - Referring to
FIG. 5 , asleeve 224 in accordance with yet another embodiment of the invention is shown. Thesleeve 224 is disposed inside the main compartment of thebody 222 and defines a cavity in which a plurality ofarticles 50 can be stored. As shown, theplurality articles 50 are stored such that the articles form a line. Some examples ofarticles 50 which may be stored in the cavity include beverage containers like water bottles, beer bottles, beer cans, drinking boxes, such as juice boxes, as well as other articles such as film canisters. Although examples ofarticles 50 are generally elongated articles, it will be appreciated that non-elongated articles may also be stored in the cavity. - In this embodiment,
sleeve 224 is detachably connected to thebody 222 using a pair of hook and pilefasteners fasteners sleeve 224 from thebody 222. Removing thesleeve 224 when not in use creates more space in a main compartment so that more items may be placed in the main compartment. It will be appreciated that in other embodiments, a different number of hook and pile fasteners may be used to attach a sleeve to a body. - The
sleeve 224 is configured for receivingarticles 50 at one end. Therefore, the dimensions of thesleeve 224 depend on the types ofarticles 50 that are intended for storage. The sleeve generally defines an elongated cavity with cross sectional dimensions similar to the dimensions of the smallest cross section ofarticles 50. Therefore, thesleeve 224 will provide for lengthwise storage of thearticles 50 in the main compartment. By storingarticles 50 in a lengthwise manner, the articles are prevented from shifting in the main compartment resulting in better organization within thebody 222. Furthermore, lengthwise storage of thearticles 50 provides the advantage of efficiently using a given storage space by occupying a smaller footprint in the main compartment when thesleeve 224 is oriented vertically as shown inFIG. 5 . In addition, the vertical orientation allows for easy loading of the cavity by simply dropping thearticles 50 into the cavity. - Although the
sleeve 224 is oriented vertically in this embodiment, it will be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that any orientation of the sleeve would provide the advantage of increasing the efficient use of storage space. - The
sleeve 224 is to be constructed of ant suitable material. In the embodiment show inFIG. 5 , thesleeve 224 is made of a flexible material. Althoughsleeve 224 is removable, it may still not be desirable to remove the sleeve when it is empty. Being flexible is advantageous so that when the cavity is empty, thesleeve 224 may be folded or deformed in to allow for increased storage capacity in the main compartment. The material may also provide for thermal insulation such that cold orhot articles 50 would remain cold or hot respectively when stored in the sleeve. This is particularly advantageous since thesleeve 224 can keep the articles cold or hot when separated from thebody 222. Materials that provide thermal insulation include commonly known materials such as foam, plastic, cellulose, fibreglass and rock wool. It will be appreciated that other embodiments may provide for a semi-rigid or a rigid sleeve where maintaining the shape of the sleeve would be advantageous, for example, for the purposes of loading the cavity. - Referring to
FIG. 6 , another embodiment similar to the embodiment ofFIG. 5 is shown. Thesleeve 324 is detachably connected to abody 322 using azipper fastener 340. Thezipper fastener 340 allows for quick and easy detachment of thesleeve 324 from thebody 322. Removing thesleeve 324 when not in use creates more space in a main compartment so that more items may be placed in the main compartment. It will be appreciated that in other embodiments, more than one fastener may be used to attach a sleeve to a body. -
FIGS. 5 and 6 describe attachment means which allow for quick and easy detachment of a sleeve to a body. It will be appreciated that any attachment means would be suitable for this purpose, for example, button means, clip means, hook means, etc. - Referring to
FIG. 7 , asleeve 424 in accordance with yet another embodiment of the invention is shown. Thesleeve 424 is disposed inside the main compartment of thebody 422 and defines a cavity in which a plurality ofarticles 50 can be stored. As shown, theplurality articles 50 are stored such that the articles form a line. Some examples ofarticles 50 which may be stored in the cavity include beverage containers like water bottles, beer bottles, beer cans, drinking boxes, such as juice boxes, as well as other articles such as film canisters. Although examples ofarticles 50 are generally elongated articles, it will be appreciated that non-elongated articles may also be stored in the cavity. - In this embodiment,
sleeve 424 includes a drawstring sealing means 450 such that the opening through which articles are received can be sealed. This advantageously prevents thearticles 50 from falling out of thesleeve 424 if the sleeve were to be inverted. It will be appreciated that in other embodiments, different sealing means may be used, for example, a zipper fastener, a hook and pile fastener, a magnetic fastener, etc. - The
sleeve 424 is configured for receivingarticles 50 at one end. Therefore, the dimensions of thesleeve 424 depend on the types ofarticles 50 that are intended for storage. The sleeve generally defines an elongated cavity with cross sectional dimensions similar to the dimensions of the smallest cross section ofarticles 50. Therefore, thesleeve 424 will provide for lengthwise storage of thearticles 50 in the main compartment. By storingarticles 50 in a lengthwise manner, the articles are prevented from shifting in the main compartment resulting in better organization within thebody 422. Furthermore, lengthwise storage of thearticles 50 provides the advantage of efficiently using a given storage space by occupying a smaller footprint in the main compartment when thesleeve 424 is oriented vertically as shown inFIG. 7 . In addition, the vertical orientation allows for easy loading of the cavity by simply dropping thearticles 50 into the cavity. - Although the
sleeve 424 is oriented vertically in this embodiment, it will be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that any orientation of the sleeve would provide the advantage of increasing the efficient use of storage space. - The
sleeve 424 is to be constructed of any suitable material. In the embodiment show inFIG. 7 , thesleeve 424 is made of a flexible material. Being flexible is advantageous so that when the cavity is empty, thesleeve 424 may be folded or deformed in to allow for increased storage capacity in the main compartment. The material may also provide for thermal insulation such that cold orhot articles 50 would remain cold or hot respectively when stored in the sleeve. Materials that provide thermal insulation include commonly known materials such as foam, plastic, cellulose, fibreglass and rock wool. It will be appreciated that other embodiments may provide for a semi-rigid or a rigid sleeve where maintaining the shape of the sleeve would be advantageous, for example, for the purposes of loading the cavity. - Referring to
FIG. 8 , a storage apparatus according to yet another embodiment of the invention is shown generally at 500. Theapparatus 500 includes abody 522 defining a main compartment in which items may be stored. Theapparatus 500 also includes asleeve 524 connected to thebody 522. - In the embodiment shown in
FIG. 8 , thebody 522 is similar to a conventional backpack. Thebody 522 includes a pair ofshoulder straps apparatus 500 on the user's back. Thebody 522 also includes a sealable opening to receive items in a main compartment. The opening can be sealed using any known sealing means such as aconventional zipper 530. Thebody 522 also includes a plurality of adjustment straps 532 and 534. For example, the adjustment straps 532 and 534 can be tightened when there are very few items in the main compartment to reduce the effective volume of the main compartment. By reducing the volume, items placed in the main compartment would less likely shift while theapparatus 500 is being transported. - The
sleeve 524 is disposed on the exterior of thebody 522 and defines a cavity in which a plurality ofarticles 50 can be stored. As shown, theplurality articles 50 are stored such that the articles form a line. Some examples ofarticles 50 which may be stored in the cavity include beverage containers like water bottles, beer bottles, beer cans, drinking boxes, such as juice boxes, as well as other articles such as film canisters. Although examples ofarticles 50 are generally elongated articles, it will be appreciated that non-elongated articles may also be stored in the cavity. By placing thesleeve 524 on the exterior of thebody 524, thearticles 50 would not occupy any space inside the main compartment. Therefore, more space would be available in the main compartment for other items. - The
sleeve 524 is configured for receivingarticles 50 at one end. Therefore, the dimensions of thesleeve 524 depend on the types ofarticles 50 that are intended for storage. The sleeve generally defines an elongated cavity with cross sectional dimensions similar to the dimensions of the smallest cross section ofarticles 50. In this embodiment, the sleeve has similar dimensions to the circular cross section of a pop can. Therefore, thesleeve 524 will provide for lengthwise storage of thearticles 50 in the main compartment. By storingarticles 50 in a lengthwise manner, the articles are prevented from shifting while the apparatus is being transported. - The
sleeve 524 is to be constructed of any suitable material. In the embodiment show inFIG. 8 , thesleeve 524 is made of a flexible material. Being flexible is advantageous so that when the cavity is empty, thesleeve 524 may be folded or deformed so that theapparatus 500 would occupy less space. The material may also provide for thermal insulation such that cold orhot articles 50 would remain cold or hot respectively when stored in the sleeve. Materials that provide thermal insulation include commonly known materials such as foam, plastic, cellulose, fibreglass and rock wool. It will be appreciated that other embodiments may provide for a semi-rigid or a rigid sleeve where maintaining the shape of the sleeve would be advantageous, for example, for the purposes of loading the cavity. - Referring to
FIG. 9 , yet another embodiment of the invention is shown generally at 600. Thestorage apparatus 600 is similar to thestorage apparatus 500 shown inFIG. 8 except the apparatus ofFIG. 9 includes adispenser 635. Thedispenser 635 includes an opening in thesleeve 624 for allowing access to thearticles 50 in the cavity. A vertical orientation of the sleeve is advantageous allowingarticles 50 in the sleeve to simply fall into thedispenser 635 when the bottom article is removed. Therefore, theapparatus 600 allows for sequential removal ofarticles 50 from the cavity in the order that the articles were placed into the cavity. Thedispenser 635 also includes acover 636 which can seal the dispenser using aconventional zipper 638. Thecover 636 preventsarticles 50 from falling out of the cavity during transportation of theapparatus 600. - Referring to
FIG. 10 , yet another embodiment of the invention is shown generally at 700. Thestorage apparatus 700 is similar to thestorage apparatus 500 shown inFIG. 8 except the apparatus ofFIG. 10 includes adetachable sleeve 724. Thesleeve 724 is disposed on the exterior of thebody 722 and defines a cavity in which a plurality ofarticles 50 can be stored. - In this embodiment,
sleeve 724 is detachably connected to thebody 722 using a pair of hook and pilefasteners fasteners sleeve 724 from abody 722. It will be appreciated that in other embodiments, a different number of hook and pile fasteners may be used to attach a sleeve to a body. Furthermore, it will be appreciated that any attachment means allow for quick and easy attachment and detachments would be suitable for this purpose, for example, button means, clip means, hook means, etc. - Referring to
FIG. 11 , yet another embodiment of the invention is shown generally at 800. Thestorage apparatus 800 is similar to thestorage apparatus 500 shown inFIG. 8 except the apparatus ofFIG. 11 includes a detachable sleeve 824 and adispenser 835. The sleeve 824 is detachably connected to thebody 822 using a pair of hook and pilefasteners - The
dispenser 835 includes an opening in the sleeve 824 for allowing access to thearticles 50 in the cavity. A vertical orientation of the sleeve is advantageous since this would allowarticles 50 in the sleeve to simply fall into thedispenser 835 when the bottom article is removed. Therefore, theapparatus 800 allows for sequential removal ofarticles 50 from the cavity in the order that the articles were placed into the cavity. Thedispenser 835 also includes acover 836 which can seal the dispenser using aconventional zipper 838. Thecover 836 preventsarticles 50 from falling out of the cavity during transportation of theapparatus 800. - Referring to
FIG. 12 , asleeve 924 in accordance with yet another embodiment of the invention is shown generally at 900. Thesleeve 924 is disposed inside the main compartment of abody 922 and defines a cavity in which a plurality ofarticles 50 can be stored. Aheater coil 944 is disposed along the length of thesleeve 924 and connected to aheater controller 946. Theheater controller 946 controls the power supplied to the heater coil to maintain a desired temperature. Therefore, thearticles 50 stored in the cavity can be maintained at a temperature above the ambient temperature. Although aheater coil 944 is shown, it should be appreciated that any heating means can be used, for example, a heating pad. In addition, thesleeve 924 may also be configured to receive a hot substance such as hot water to provide the heating. - Referring to
FIG. 13 , asleeve 1024 in accordance with yet another embodiment of the invention is shown generally at 1000. Thesleeve 1024 is disposed inside the main compartment of abody 1022 and defines a cavity in which a plurality ofarticles 50 can be stored. Acooling pad 1048 is disposed on thesleeve 1024 and connected to acooling controller 1052. Thecooling controller 1052 controls the power supplied to the cooling pad to maintain a desired temperature. Therefore, thearticles 50 stored in the cavity can be maintained at a temperature below the ambient temperature. Thecooling pad 1048 may comprise a thermal electric cooler. Although acooling pad 1048 is shown, it should be appreciated that any cooling means can be used. In addition, thesleeve 1024 may also be configured to receive a cold substance such as cold water to provide the cooling. - Referring to
FIG. 14 , a storage apparatus according to yet another embodiment of the invention is shown generally at 1100. Theapparatus 1100 includes abody 1122 defining a main compartment in which items may be stored. In this embodiment thebody 1122 is similar to a conventional duffle bag. Theapparatus 1100 also includes asleeve 1124 connected to thebody 1122 for receivingarticles 50. Theapparatus 1100 also includes adispenser 1135. The dispenser includes an opening for allowing access to thearticles 50 in the cavity. Therefore, the opening of the dispenser comprises an opening in both thebody 1122 thesleeve 1124 to allow for sequential removal ofarticles 50 from the cavity in the order that that articles were placed into the cavity. The dispenser also includes acover 1136 which can seal the dispenser using aconventional zipper 1138. Thecover 1136 preventsarticles 50 from falling out of the cavity during transportation of the apparatus. - Referring to
FIG. 15 , a storage apparatus according to yet another embodiment of the invention is shown generally at 1200. Theapparatus 1200 includes abody 1222 defining a main compartment in which items may be stored. In this embodiment thebody 1222 is similar to a conventional suitcase. Theapparatus 1200 also includes asleeve 1224 connected to thebody 1222 for receivingarticles 50. Theapparatus 1200 also includes adispenser 1235. The dispenser includes an opening for allowing access to thearticles 50 in the cavity. Therefore, the opening of the dispenser comprises an opening in both thebody 1222 thesleeve 1224 to allow for sequential removal ofarticles 50 from the cavity in the order that that articles were placed into the cavity. The dispenser also includes acover 1236 which can seal the dispenser using aconventional zipper 1238. Thecover 1236 preventsarticles 50 from falling out of the cavity during transportation of the apparatus. -
FIGS. 14 and 15 describe different bodies which could be adapted into an embodiment of the invention. It will be appreciated that many other types of bodies would be suitable for this purpose, for example, a purse, a briefcase, etc. - While specific embodiments of the invention have been described and illustrated, such embodiments should be considered illustrative of the invention only and not as limiting the invention as construed in accordance with the accompanying claims.
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1. A storage apparatus comprising:
a main compartment;
a cavity connected to said main compartment for storage of a plurality of articles;
a dispenser connected to the cavity configured for sequential removal of at least one of said articles from said cavity.
2. The storage apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the storage apparatus is one of a backpack, a purse, a suitcase, a duffle bag, or a briefcase.
3. The storage apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cavity is defined by a sleeve.
4. The storage apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the articles are elongated.
5. The storage apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the dispenser comprises an opening.
6. The storage apparatus of claim 5 , further comprising a cover for covering the opening.
7. The storage apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cavity is insulated.
8. The storage apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cavity is heated.
9. The storage apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cavity is cooled.
10. The storage apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cavity is inside the main compartment.
11. A storage apparatus comprising:
a body defining a main compartment; and
a sleeve connected to the body, the sleeve for lengthwise storage of a plurality of elongated articles.
12. The storage apparatus of claim 11 , further comprising a dispenser, the dispenser having an opening for removing the articles.
13. The storage apparatus of claim 12 , further comprising a cover for covering the opening.
14. The storage apparatus of claim 11 , wherein the sleeve comprises an insulating material.
15. The storage apparatus of claim 11 , wherein the sleeve is heated.
16. The storage apparatus of claim 11 , wherein the sleeve is cooled.
17. The storage apparatus of claim 11 , wherein the sleeve is inside the main compartment.
18. A backpack comprising:
an outer body defining a main compartment;
a sleeve disposed inside the main compartment having a top end and a bottom end wherein the sleeve is connected to the body, the sleeve operably configured to receive a plurality of beverage cans at the top end;
a dispenser located at the bottom end of the sleeve, the dispenser having an opening for removing a beverage can of the plurality of beverage cans; and
a cover for covering the opening wherein the cover includes a zipper for holding the cover in a covered position.
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