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Container storage apparatus and system

US10238212B1 · kind B1 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 20, 2017
Grant dateMar 26, 2019
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 20, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D88/027
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and system for removably storing storage containers in an area, such as a garage or shed, having one or more overhead area supports, such as a joist, ceiling or the like, so as to position the storage containers below the area supports and above the floor of the area. The apparatus has a container engaging section that holds the container and a mounting section that mounts the apparatus to the area supports. The container engaging section has a static support member and a dynamic support assembly that define a container space for a container. The static support member engages one lip of the container. The dynamic support assembly has a plurality of dynamic supports that move along a rail assembly, each dynamic support has a biasing mechanism that biases a lip engaging device to engage an opposing lip of the container to secure the container in the apparatus.

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