US20230159217A1 - Portable Container - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to the field of devices made for securely holding a substance. More specifically, the invention comprises a portable container to secure powders and other dry substances.
- Supplements in many forms are common in the exercise industry.
- the use of powder mixed with other substances to make smoothies and similar drinks is popular for daily use to increase health and fitness.
- An amount of powder, made up of selected vitamins and nutrients, is combined with different substances to create a smoothie or shake.
- These substances can include, but are not limited to, milk, water, vegetables, fruits, and yogurt.
- a large amount of powder is stored in a large plastic container or large bag. See for example FIG. 1 , showing a large plastic prior art container 10 with a wide prior art lid 12 storing multiple servings of powder.
- a user can scoop out a serving of powder using a provided measuring cup and easily add it to a smoothie mixture. It is typical for a user to make a smoothie mixture daily, either after a workout or to replace a meal.
- it is difficult to continue a regimen of drinking smoothies when out of the home because the container or bag that the powder is stored in is simply too large.
- the prior art storage unit does not fit efficiently in travel luggage or gym bags and is not convenient to carry around during the day.
- One prior art solution includes carefully scooping out a serving of powder into multiple plastic zip lock bags. This takes a considerable amount of time and can be messy. Additionally, zip lock bags can fail after loaded with the powder, creating a mess.
- the present invention is a device for storing substances such as an amount of powder.
- the device is generally made up of a main body and a series of drawers removably engaged with slots on the main body on either end of main body.
- Main body is formed from two parallel sidewalls, having a first end and a second end, connected by a series of parallel ledges.
- Ledges include a bottom ledge, a top ledge and at least one internal ledge between the two. Ledges extend beyond the first end and second end of each sidewall to allow access to the lateral walls of drawers when fully engaged with main body.
- Drawers are made up of a front wall, rear wall and two lateral walls. An optional lid can be included on top of drawer. Drawers fit into slots on main body. Slots are empty areas defined by two sidewalls and two ledges. Lateral walls of drawers include a catch which is designed to engage with a receiver on interior surface of sidewalls within slot. When fully engaged, drawers do not slip out of place when device is moved about and substances within drawers do not escape. When fully released, drawers are independent of main body.
- drawers The position and engagement of drawers with main body allows the user to easily store and transport an amount of powder or other substances.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view, showing a prior art container for powder.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view, showing the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view, showing a component part of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view, showing a component part present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view, showing the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view, showing the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view, showing the removal of drawers during use of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view, showing a drawer removed during use of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view, showing another embodiment of a component part of the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view, showing another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view, showing another embodiment of drawer of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 illustrates the present invention in one embodiment.
- Device 14 is generally comprised of a main body 16 and two sets of drawers 18 , creating a rectangular box-like structure.
- the reader will appreciate that device 14 can be any size or shape and made of any material, however it is desirable for device 14 to be portable in size and durable in construction.
- a component part view of main body 16 is shown in FIG. 3 .
- Main body 16 can be one integrated unit.
- Two sidewalls 30 (first and second sidewall) are connected to one another in parallel planes by a series of ledges, bottom ledge 26 , top ledge 24 and at least one internal ledge 28 .
- Ledges 24 , 26 , 28 ) span the distance between sidewalls 30 and sit parallel to one another.
- Each sidewall 30 includes a first end 32 , a second end 34 and an interior surface 26 .
- Interior surface 26 of each sidewall 30 includes a plurality of receivers 20 .
- Ledges ( 24 , 26 , 28 ) extend past first end 32 and second end 34 of each sidewall 30 .
- ledges ( 24 , 26 , 28 ) protrude outward from each end ( 32 , 34 ) of main body 16 .
- Slots 42 are formed by two sidewalls 30 and two ledges ( 24 , 26 , 28 ). Slots 42 accept drawers 18 (illustrated in FIG. 5 ).
- a rear perspective view of main body 16 is identical to the front perspective view illustrated in FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 4 shows drawer 18 , generally made up of base 38 and at least four walls, including at least two lateral walls 40 having a catch 22 , a front wall 52 and a rear wall 54 .
- Catch 22 is located on orie or both lateral wall 40 of each drawer 18 .
- drawers 18 are shown engaging with main body 16 of device 14 .
- Catch 22 is configured to engage with receiver 20 when slid into position on main body 16 (arrows A illustrate the directional movement of drawers 18 ).
- An empty slot 42 illustrates the area into which drawer 18 fits.
- At least one receiver 20 on interior surface 36 of sidewall 30 accepts catch 22 when drawer 18 is slid into a slot 42 .
- drawer 18 has two catches 22 and each slot 42 includes two receivers 20 formed on interior surface 36 of sidewalls 30 to accept each catch 22 .
- Any known engagement with main body 16 can be included in the design so long as drawers 18 are securely in place within each slot 42 on main body 16 .
- FIG. 6 shows the way drawers 18 are released from main body 16 .
- To release drawers 18 from main body 16 user pushes inward (as shown by arrows X) on lateral walls 40 of drawer 18 while simultaneously pulling drawer 18 outward (as shown by arrows Y). It is therefore important that user can adequately grip lateral walls 40 of drawer 18 when drawer 18 is securely in place on main body 16 .
- lateral walls 40 can deform slightly inwards to draw catch 22 (or the front edge of catch 22 ) away from sidewall 30 and out of receiver 20 .
- catch 22 can be smooth in shape, pliable or spring activated to ease entry into and out of slot 42 on main body 16 of device 14 .
- FIG. 8 illustrates a drawer 18 fully removed from its slot 42 on main body 16 . Because drawer 18 is independent from main body 16 , the user can easily dump an amount of powder 50 into glass 48 (or any other receptacle, such as a blender, mixing bowl or bottle) for mixing with other substances. Multiple drawers 18 can be fully removed from main body 16 at once, to assist the user with mixing multiple amounts of powder 50 stored within each drawer 18 . Drawers 18 can be inserted back into slot 42 when complete, even if an amount of powder 50 remains in drawer 18 .
- Drawers 18 are designed to engage with main body 16 in a manner that prevents powder 50 or other substances from escaping device 14 . This requires a secure and fitted engagement between drawer 18 and main body 16 , as illustrated herein.
- FIG. 9 another embodiment, shown in FIG. 9 , includes a lid 44 that is engaged with walls ( 40 , 52 , 54 ) of drawer 18 by frictional engagement. In addition to frictional engagement, lid is also held in place by its positioning in slot 42 .
- lid 44 includes a protrusion that fits into opening on top of drawer 18 .
- lid 44 can also be configured to fit over drawer 18 , such that lid extends downward and slides over drawer 18 , partially covering the exterior of walls ( 40 , 52 , 54 ) of drawer 18 .
- lid 44 can also be attached to drawer 18 by other known methods including, but not limited to, pivotal attachment or slidable engagement. It is in this manner that the amount of powder 50 can be further secured within drawer 18 in use.
- FIGS. 10 and 11 illustrate several other optional or alternate features of device 14 .
- main body 16 includes tab 56 which is cut into sidewalls 30 .
- Receiver 20 still acts to accept catch 22 , however receiver 20 is a void in tab 56 .
- tab 52 gives outward to allow catch 22 to slip into or out of receiver 20 .
- Tab 56 includes a chamfered, tapered, or curved edge on its free edge.
- Catch 22 is curved to allow for a secure but smooth fit into receiver 20 .
- Three slots 42 are shown on both ends of main body 16 in FIG. 10 .
- Device 14 can include any number of slots 42 (and therefore drawers 18 ) on either end of main body 16 .
- FIGS. 10 and 11 also illustrate another embodiment of drawer 18 .
- Lateral walls 50 of drawer 18 includes a section 60 that juts out such that front wall 52 is wider than rear wall 54 .
- section 60 creates a clean appearance and fits into slot 42 , such that the whole of slot 42 is filled.
- Drawer 18 (optionally including lid 44 ) can be any shape such that it can fit and engage with main body 16 of device 14 . Therefore, section 60 may be curved or include raised or indented walls to enhance the user's ability to grasp each drawer or for other purposes.
- a grip 58 is shown added to laterals walls 40 on section 60 for ease of use. The reader will appreciate that grip 58 is an optional feature that can be added to any embodiment of drawer 18 . As an example, grip 58 could be added to lateral wall 40 (proximate front wall 52 ) of drawer 18 (as illustrated in FIG. 6 ).
- Stripping 62 for purposes of this disclosure is defined as a thin strip of flexible or pliable material that is added to the entire perimeter along the top edge of the walls of drawer 18 (including section 60 if present). Stripping 62 provides a seal of sorts between the interior of drawer 18 and interior of top ledge or interior ledge ( 24 , 28 ) that drawer 18 opens toward.
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The device is for storing and transporting substances such as powder mixes. The device has a main body and a series of drawers removably engaged thereto. The main body has two sidewalls connected by a series of ledges. The ledges extend beyond the ends of sidewalls to form a series of slots. Slots accept drawers. At least one receiver on the interior surface of sidewalls engages with at least one catch on drawer to secure drawer to main body.
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- This invention relates to the field of devices made for securely holding a substance. More specifically, the invention comprises a portable container to secure powders and other dry substances.
- Supplements in many forms are common in the exercise industry. In particular, the use of powder mixed with other substances to make smoothies and similar drinks is popular for daily use to increase health and fitness. An amount of powder, made up of selected vitamins and nutrients, is combined with different substances to create a smoothie or shake. These substances can include, but are not limited to, milk, water, vegetables, fruits, and yogurt.
- Typically, a large amount of powder is stored in a large plastic container or large bag. See for example
FIG. 1 , showing a large plasticprior art container 10 with a wideprior art lid 12 storing multiple servings of powder. A user can scoop out a serving of powder using a provided measuring cup and easily add it to a smoothie mixture. It is typical for a user to make a smoothie mixture daily, either after a workout or to replace a meal. However, it is difficult to continue a regimen of drinking smoothies when out of the home because the container or bag that the powder is stored in is simply too large. The prior art storage unit does not fit efficiently in travel luggage or gym bags and is not convenient to carry around during the day. One prior art solution includes carefully scooping out a serving of powder into multiple plastic zip lock bags. This takes a considerable amount of time and can be messy. Additionally, zip lock bags can fail after loaded with the powder, creating a mess. - Therefore, what is needed is portable container which stores powders and other solid substances securely within the container in usable portions. The present invention achieves this objective, as well as others that are explained in the following description.
- The present invention is a device for storing substances such as an amount of powder. The device is generally made up of a main body and a series of drawers removably engaged with slots on the main body on either end of main body. Main body is formed from two parallel sidewalls, having a first end and a second end, connected by a series of parallel ledges. Ledges include a bottom ledge, a top ledge and at least one internal ledge between the two. Ledges extend beyond the first end and second end of each sidewall to allow access to the lateral walls of drawers when fully engaged with main body.
- Drawers are made up of a front wall, rear wall and two lateral walls. An optional lid can be included on top of drawer. Drawers fit into slots on main body. Slots are empty areas defined by two sidewalls and two ledges. Lateral walls of drawers include a catch which is designed to engage with a receiver on interior surface of sidewalls within slot. When fully engaged, drawers do not slip out of place when device is moved about and substances within drawers do not escape. When fully released, drawers are independent of main body.
- The position and engagement of drawers with main body allows the user to easily store and transport an amount of powder or other substances.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view, showing a prior art container for powder. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view, showing the present invention. -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view, showing a component part of the present invention. -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view, showing a component part present invention. -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view, showing the present invention. -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view, showing the present invention. -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view, showing the removal of drawers during use of the present invention. -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view, showing a drawer removed during use of the present invention. -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view, showing another embodiment of a component part of the present invention. -
FIG. 10 is a perspective view, showing another embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view, showing another embodiment of drawer of the present invention. -
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- 12 prior art lid
- 14 device
- 16 main body
- 18 drawer
- 20 receiver
- 22 catch
- 24 top ledge
- 26 bottom ledge
- 28 internal ledge
- 30 sidewall
- 32 first end
- 34 second end
- 36 interior surface
- 38 base
- 40 lateral walls
- 42 slot
- 44 lid
- 46 handle
- 48 glass
- 50 amount of powder
- 52 front wall
- 54 rear wall
- 56 tab
- 58 grip
- 60 section
- 62 stripping
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FIG. 2 illustrates the present invention in one embodiment.Device 14 is generally comprised of amain body 16 and two sets ofdrawers 18, creating a rectangular box-like structure. The reader will appreciate thatdevice 14 can be any size or shape and made of any material, however it is desirable fordevice 14 to be portable in size and durable in construction. A component part view ofmain body 16 is shown inFIG. 3 .Main body 16 can be one integrated unit. Two sidewalls 30 (first and second sidewall) are connected to one another in parallel planes by a series of ledges,bottom ledge 26,top ledge 24 and at least oneinternal ledge 28. Ledges (24, 26, 28) span the distance betweensidewalls 30 and sit parallel to one another. Eachsidewall 30 includes afirst end 32, asecond end 34 and aninterior surface 26.Interior surface 26 of eachsidewall 30 includes a plurality ofreceivers 20. Ledges (24, 26, 28) extend pastfirst end 32 andsecond end 34 of eachsidewall 30. In other words, ledges (24, 26, 28) protrude outward from each end (32, 34) ofmain body 16.Slots 42 are formed by twosidewalls 30 and two ledges (24, 26, 28).Slots 42 accept drawers 18 (illustrated inFIG. 5 ). A rear perspective view ofmain body 16 is identical to the front perspective view illustrated inFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 4 showsdrawer 18, generally made up ofbase 38 and at least four walls, including at least twolateral walls 40 having acatch 22, afront wall 52 and arear wall 54.Catch 22 is located on orie or bothlateral wall 40 of eachdrawer 18. Moving toFIG. 5 ,drawers 18 are shown engaging withmain body 16 ofdevice 14.Catch 22 is configured to engage withreceiver 20 when slid into position on main body 16 (arrows A illustrate the directional movement of drawers 18). Anempty slot 42 illustrates the area into whichdrawer 18 fits. At least onereceiver 20, oninterior surface 36 ofsidewall 30 acceptscatch 22 whendrawer 18 is slid into aslot 42. In one embodiment,drawer 18 has twocatches 22 and eachslot 42 includes tworeceivers 20 formed oninterior surface 36 ofsidewalls 30 to accept eachcatch 22. Any known engagement withmain body 16 can be included in the design so long asdrawers 18 are securely in place within eachslot 42 onmain body 16. -
FIG. 6 shows theway drawers 18 are released frommain body 16. To releasedrawers 18 frommain body 16 user pushes inward (as shown by arrows X) onlateral walls 40 ofdrawer 18 while simultaneously pullingdrawer 18 outward (as shown by arrows Y). It is therefore important that user can adequately griplateral walls 40 ofdrawer 18 whendrawer 18 is securely in place onmain body 16. This is made possible by the extension oftop ledge 24,internal ledges 28 andbottom ledge 26 past first and second end (32, 34) ofsidewall 30 onmain body 16. As user applies force todrawer 18,lateral walls 40 can deform slightly inwards to draw catch 22 (or the front edge of catch 22) away fromsidewall 30 and out ofreceiver 20. However, it is not required thatlaterals walls 40 deform inward to releasecatch 22. Asdrawer 18 is pulled outward, catch 22 fully releases fromreceiver 20 anddrawer 18 is free of any engagement withmain body 16, as shown inFIG. 7 .Catch 22 can be smooth in shape, pliable or spring activated to ease entry into and out ofslot 42 onmain body 16 ofdevice 14. -
FIG. 8 illustrates adrawer 18 fully removed from itsslot 42 onmain body 16. Becausedrawer 18 is independent frommain body 16, the user can easily dump an amount ofpowder 50 into glass 48 (or any other receptacle, such as a blender, mixing bowl or bottle) for mixing with other substances.Multiple drawers 18 can be fully removed frommain body 16 at once, to assist the user with mixing multiple amounts ofpowder 50 stored within eachdrawer 18.Drawers 18 can be inserted back intoslot 42 when complete, even if an amount ofpowder 50 remains indrawer 18. -
Drawers 18 are designed to engage withmain body 16 in a manner that preventspowder 50 or other substances from escapingdevice 14. This requires a secure and fitted engagement betweendrawer 18 andmain body 16, as illustrated herein. To further prevent substances from escaping, another embodiment, shown inFIG. 9 , includes alid 44 that is engaged with walls (40, 52, 54) ofdrawer 18 by frictional engagement. In addition to frictional engagement, lid is also held in place by its positioning inslot 42. Here,lid 44 includes a protrusion that fits into opening on top ofdrawer 18. However,lid 44 can also be configured to fit overdrawer 18, such that lid extends downward and slides overdrawer 18, partially covering the exterior of walls (40, 52, 54) ofdrawer 18. The reader will appreciate thatlid 44 can also be attached todrawer 18 by other known methods including, but not limited to, pivotal attachment or slidable engagement. It is in this manner that the amount ofpowder 50 can be further secured withindrawer 18 in use. -
FIGS. 10 and 11 illustrate several other optional or alternate features ofdevice 14. InFIG. 10 ,main body 16 includestab 56 which is cut intosidewalls 30.Receiver 20 still acts to acceptcatch 22, howeverreceiver 20 is a void intab 56. Asdrawer 18 is moved into and out ofslot 42,tab 52 gives outward to allowcatch 22 to slip into or out ofreceiver 20.Tab 56 includes a chamfered, tapered, or curved edge on its free edge.Catch 22 is curved to allow for a secure but smooth fit intoreceiver 20. - Three
slots 42 are shown on both ends ofmain body 16 inFIG. 10 .Device 14 can include any number of slots 42 (and therefore drawers 18) on either end ofmain body 16. -
FIGS. 10 and 11 also illustrate another embodiment ofdrawer 18.Lateral walls 50 ofdrawer 18 includes asection 60 that juts out such thatfront wall 52 is wider thanrear wall 54. As shown inFIG. 10 ,section 60 creates a clean appearance and fits intoslot 42, such that the whole ofslot 42 is filled. Drawer 18 (optionally including lid 44) can be any shape such that it can fit and engage withmain body 16 ofdevice 14. Therefore,section 60 may be curved or include raised or indented walls to enhance the user's ability to grasp each drawer or for other purposes. Agrip 58 is shown added tolaterals walls 40 onsection 60 for ease of use. The reader will appreciate thatgrip 58 is an optional feature that can be added to any embodiment ofdrawer 18. As an example,grip 58 could be added to lateral wall 40 (proximate front wall 52) of drawer 18 (as illustrated inFIG. 6 ). - Another option for securing an amount of powder within
device 14, is the addition of an optional stripping 62, illustrated inFIG. 11 . Stripping 62 for purposes of this disclosure is defined as a thin strip of flexible or pliable material that is added to the entire perimeter along the top edge of the walls of drawer 18 (includingsection 60 if present). Stripping 62 provides a seal of sorts between the interior ofdrawer 18 and interior of top ledge or interior ledge (24, 28) thatdrawer 18 opens toward. - The preceding description contains significant detail regarding the novel aspects of the present invention. It should not be construed, however, as limiting the scope of the invention but rather as providing illustrations of the preferred embodiments of the invention. Thus, the scope of the invention should be fixed by the following claims, rather than by the examples given.
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1. A portable container for storage of an amount of powder, said portable container comprising:
a main body, wherein said main body has a series of ledges, having a top ledge, at least one internal ledge and a bottom ledge, connected in parallel planes to a first sidewall and a second sidewall, wherein said first and second sidewall have a first end, a second end, and an interior surface;
wherein said series of ledges extend beyond said first and second end of said first and second sidewall;
wherein said main body has a plurality of slots defined by two of said series of ledges, said first sidewall and said second sidewall;
wherein said plurality of slots formed on said main body accept a plurality of drawers having a base and at least four walls, including at least two lateral walls, a front wall and a rear wall, wherein at least one of said at least two lateral walls have at least one catch;
wherein said interior surface of said first and second sidewalls on said main body include at least one receiver; and
wherein said plurality of drawers are configured to removably engage with said main body when said catch on said plurality of drawers engages with said receiver in said main body.
2. A portable container as recited in claim 1 , wherein said plurality of drawers include a lid slidably engaged with said at least two lateral walls.
3. A portable container as recited in claim 1 , wherein said plurality of drawers include a lid pivotally engaged with said at least two lateral walls.
4. A portable container as recited in claim 1 , wherein said top ledge of said main body includes a handle.
5. A portable container as recited in claim 1 , wherein said at least two lateral walls have at least two grips.
6. A portable container as recited in claim 1 , wherein said main body is formed of a plastic polymer.
7. A portable container as recited in claim 1 , wherein each of said plurality of slots includes at least two receivers.
8. A portable container as recited in claim 7 , wherein each of said plurality of drawers includes at least two catches for engagement with at least two receivers.
9. A portable container as recited in claim 1 , wherein said plurality of drawers further comprise an interior within said at least four walls, a top edge along said at least four walls and a perimeter around said at least four walls; and wherein a flexible material extends upward from said top edge and around said perimeter of said plurality of drawers configured to create a seal between said main body and said interior of said plurality of drawers.
10. A portable container for storage of an amount of powder, said portable container comprising:
a plurality of drawers removably engaged with a main body;
wherein said plurality of drawers have a base and at least four walls, including at least two lateral walls, a front wall and a rear wall;
wherein said main body has a series of ledges, including a top ledge, a bottom ledge and at least one internal ledge connected to a first sidewall, having a first and second end, and a second sidewall, having a first and second end, to form a first plurality of slots and a second plurality of slots;
wherein said first plurality of slots are formed on said first end of said first and second sidewall and said second plurality of slots are formed on said second end of said first and second sidewall such that said first plurality of slots is opposite said second plurality of slots, wherein said series of ledges extend beyond said first end and said second end of said first and second sidewalls such that a portion of said at least two lateral walls is exposed when said plurality of drawers are fully installed within said first plurality of slots and said second plurality of slots.
11. A portable container as recited in claim 10 , wherein said main body further comprises at least one receiver on said first and second sidewall within said first and second plurality of slots.
12. A portable container as recited in claim 11 , wherein said plurality of drawers further comprises at least one catch on said at least two lateral walls, wherein said catch removably engages with said at least one receiver on said main body.
13. A portable container as recited in claim 10 , wherein said plurality of drawers include a lid slidably engaged with said at least two lateral walls.
14. A portable container as recited in claim 10 , wherein said plurality of drawers include a lid pivotally engaged with said at least two lateral walls.
15. A portable container as recited in claim 10 , wherein said top ledge of said main body includes a handle.
16. A portable container as recited in claim 10 , wherein said main body is formed of a plastic polymer.
17. A portable container as recited in claim 12 , wherein said at least two lateral walls have at least two grips.
18. A portable container as recited in claim 11 , wherein each of said plurality of slots includes at least two receivers.
19. A portable container as recited in claim 12 , wherein each of said plurality of drawers includes at least two catches for engagement with at least two receivers.
20. A portable container as recited in claim 10 , wherein said plurality of drawers further comprise an interior within said at least four walls, a top edge along said at least four walls and a perimeter around said at least four walls; and wherein a flexible material extends upward from said top edge and around said perimeter of said plurality of drawers configured to create a seal between said main body and said interior of said plurality of drawers.
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