US3741450A
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Compartment organizer
Assignee: Seastrom Manufacturing Co Inc
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Filing: 1971-09-17
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Granted: 1973-06-26
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Expires: 1991-09-17
Abstract
Abstract An organizer is disclosed herein for storing a plurality of dissimilar articles in an orderly arrangement which includes a plurality of separate and individual storage elements adapted to be selectively arranged with respect to each other for providing a plurality of open pockets intended as storage space. Each storage element includes a U-shaped cross section having opposite sides connected at one end by an integral section piece. The opposing surfaces of the opposite sides and the section piece define an open-sided and open-ended area for insertably receiving articles to be stored. Pressure sensitive adhesive material is employed to secure selected ones of the plurality of storage elements together in a predetermined manner so that the respective openings will readily accommodate insertion of the articles without interference.
Inventors
- 👤 W Seastrom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 16:14
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R7/00; B60R7/04; B60R7/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A modular storage construction in combination with a vehicle dashboard compartment having a backwall, opposite sidewalls and a bottom wall defining an open interior comprising: a plurality of storage elements; each of said storage elements having opposing wall surfaces defining a slotted storage area for insertably receiving a selected article for storage; means carried on said storage elements for interconnecting said plurality of storage elements together in a predetermined arrangement to provide a module defining a plurality of openended storage pockets opening from one side of said module; each of said storage pockets constitutes one of said storage areas; said interconnecting means is a pressure sensitive adhesive; each of said storage elements is U-shaped in cross section having opposite sidewalls joined at one end by a section piece; said pressure sensitive material extends along the exterior surface of one of said opposite sidewalls, and said opposite sidewalls are of different dimensional heights measured from said section piece.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A modular storage construction in combination with a vehicle dashboard compartment having a backwall, opposite sidewalls and a bottom wall defining an open interior comprising: a plurality of storage elements; each of said storage elements having opposing wall surfaces defining a slotted storage area for insertably receiving a selected article for storage; means carried on said storage elements for interconnecting said plurality of storage elements together in a predetermined arrangement to provide a module defining a plurality of openended storage pockets opening from one side of said module; each of said storage pockets constitutes one of said storage areas; said interconnecting means is a pressure sensitive adhesive; each of said storage elements is U-shaped in cross section having opposite sidewalls joined at one end by a section piece; said pressure sensitive material extends along the exterior surface of one of said opposite sidewalls, and said opposite sidewalls are of different dimensional heights measured from said section piece.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein selected ones of storage elements are L-shaped in cross section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein the dimensional height of said sidewalls carried on selected ones of said storage elements are different from the dimensional height of said sidewalls carried on other of said storage elements.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said dashboard compartment has at least one of its walls formed in an irregular contour and a plurality of said storage element modules are secured to said compartment walls nested so as to accommodate said irregularly contoured wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention as defined in claim 3 wherein each of said storage elements is a single flat sheet formed into said U-shaped cross section having open sides and an open end.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-06-25 | 1976-12-25 | 1977-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-25 | 1980-12-25 | 1981-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-25 | 1984-12-25 | 1985-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |