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Method and system for storing miniatures

US6497323B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 12, 2000
Grant dateDec 24, 2002
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 24, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D25/10
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for storing at least one miniature is disclosed. Each of the at least one miniature includes a base and a model. The base has a shape. The method and system include providing a tray and a tray container. The tray has a slot therein. The slot is for holding the base of each of the at least one miniature. In one aspect, the slot is configured such that a portion of the slot conforms to the shape of the base. In another aspect, the slot has a stationary portion and a movable portion. The stationary and movable portions of the slot are to allow the at least one miniature to be placed within the slot and to allow a portion of the slot to conform to the shape of the base. The tray container is for storing the tray.

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