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Container storage apparatus and system

US10271651B1 · kind B1 · utility

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22Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 21, 2017
Grant dateApr 30, 2019
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 21, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D88/027
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus and system for removably storing a storage container in an area having one or more overhead area supports so as to position the container below the area supports and above the floor of the area. The apparatus has a support rail that mounts to the area supports and a container engaging section that securely holds the container. The container engaging section has a static support assembly and a dynamic support assembly defining a container space for the container. The static support assembly engages one lip of the container. The dynamic support assembly has a dynamic support that connects to a moving mechanism so it will move along the support rail to engage an opposing lip of the container. A biasing mechanism biases the dynamic support toward the static support assembly to secure the container. The support rail can have a channel that encloses the biasing and moving mechanisms.

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