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US4989734A
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Order filler and supply container apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-05-29
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Granted: 1991-02-05
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Expires: 2010-05-29
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus including a container formed with a recessed forward wall providing access to a central compartment containing a plurality of shrink-wrap foil roll members for wrapping of various packages, wherein the container includes spaced side walls, wherein a first side wall includes a first hopper for securement of note pads therewithin, wherein a second hopper mounted on a further side wall includes felt marker pens and a plurality of pens and pencils, with an underlying third hopper including wrapper tape and cutter members mounted therewithin. A fourth hopper includes a compartment for accommodation of debris and discarded paper and the like therewithin. The container includes a magnetic or alternatively a hook and loop fastener base for securement to various underlying supports.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald L. Mode
- 👤 Earl W. Lacey
- 👤 Jack R. Shilt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:08
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F13/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/818
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
An order fill and supply container apparatus comprising, in combination, a container including a rear wall, a forward wall, and spaced side walls, the walls of a substantially equal predetermined height, with the forward wall including a "U" shaped access effecting access interiorly of a central compartment defined within a container defined by the rear wall, forward wall, and spaced side walls, and the central compartment including at least one shrink-wrap foil cylinder contained therewithin, wherein the cylinder includes a continuous sheet of foil for wrapping and various components, and the forward wall includes a plurality of spring clips, and an elongate slot recess formed through the forward wall, the slot recess substantially coextensive with the forward wall adjacent a lower terminal edge of the forward wall, and a floor of the container including a magnetic base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
An order fill and supply container apparatus comprising, in combination, a container including a rear wall, a forward wall, and spaced side walls, the walls of a substantially equal predetermined height, with the forward wall including a "U" shaped access effecting access interiorly of a central compartment defined within a container defined by the rear wall, forward wall, and spaced side walls, and the central compartment including at least one shrink-wrap foil cylinder contained therewithin, wherein the cylinder includes a continuous sheet of foil for wrapping and various components, and the forward wall includes a plurality of spring clips, and an elongate slot recess formed through the forward wall, the slot recess substantially coextensive with the forward wall adjacent a lower terminal edge of the forward wall, and a floor of the container including a magnetic base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
130 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1 including a first compartment mounted on a first side wall, wherein the first compartment includes a plurality of note pads mounted therewithin, and a further side wall including a second compartment and a third compartment, the second compartment mounted overlying and coextensive with the further side wall overlying a third compartment underlying the second compartment and coextensive with the further side wall, the second compartment including a plurality of marker pens and pencils contained therewithin, and the third compartment including a plurality of wrapping tape members container within the third compartment, and a plurality of cutter members contained within the third compartment for selective cutting of wrapping tape from each wrapping tape member and for serving of foil from each foil cylinder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein the rear wall includes a fourth compartment, the fourth compartment substantially coextensive with the rear wall and integrally mounted thereto for reception of discarded debris therewithin.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
101 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 3 wherein the forward wall includes a pivoted table mounted pivotally to the forward wall, the pivoted table including an elongate pivot axle securing the table to the forward wall, and the spring clips mounted to the table for securement of various components mounted on the table when the table is in an extended configuration, and the table including a first and second link arm assembly, wherein the first and second link arm assembly are mounted to respective first and second side edges of the table to secure the table to the forward wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 4 including an illumination member pivotally and extensively mounted to the forward wall, the illumination member including an illumination member pivoted linkage, and wherein the pivoted linkage is mounted to a port axle to pivotally mount the pivoted linkage and the illumination member to the forward wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
64 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 5 including an elongate tubular socket, the tubular socket mounted to the forward wall and including a writing instrument mounted within the tubular socket, the writing instrument including an accordion tether line mounted to the writing instrument and the first side wall, and a pencil sharpener mounted to the first side wall spaced above the first compartment.
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