Method and system for storing miniatures
US6497323B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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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