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App. No. 13/413,017

Portable, Universally fitting, lockable container that attaches to fixed objects to store valuables

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App. No.
13/413,017
Abstract

A portable, universally fitting, stylish, lockable security box that integrally affixes to a fixed object, such as, a frame support of a beach lounge chair. The security includes a main top component and a main bottom component which hinge together with an integral hinge and lock over a fixed object employing an integral hasp or integral locking mechanism. An integral fame support cavity is part of the main two components that provides a simple and unique design. The design of the support cavity makes decorative universal fit a reality.

Claims (22)

1 . A portable, lockable container adapted to engage a frame support of a chair, the lockable container comprising:

a top component and a bottom component hinged to the top component, the top component and the bottom component defining spaced clasping cavities adapted to engage the frame support of the chair;

a storage compartment defined by the top component and the bottom component; and

a locking mechanism adapted to secure the top component to the bottom component while securing the clasping cavities to the frame of the chair;

wherein the first component and the second component each comprise external surfaces that, when engaged, provide smooth continuous surfaces to an external surface of the container.

2 . The lockable container as recited in claim 1 , wherein the clasping cavities extend through the container.

3 . The lockable container as recited in claim 1 , wherein the frame support comprises a frame bar.

4 . The lockable container as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first component and the second component comprise radiused external surfaces.

5 . The lockable container as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first component and the second component each comprise substantially smooth external surfaces.

6 . The lockable container as recited in claim 1 , wherein the clasping cavities comprise both linear and curvilinear surfaces.

7 . The lockable container as recited in claim 1 , wherein the locking mechanism comprises at least one of a padlock, a hasp, and a briefcase lock.

8 . The lockable container as recited in claim 1 , wherein the storage compartment is adapted to store valuables.

9 . The lockable container as recited in claim 1 , wherein the valuables comprise at least one of a phone, a wallet, a watch, glasses, and keys.

10 . The lockable container as recited in claim 1 , wherein the chair comprises a lounge chair.

11 . The lockable container as recited in claim 10 , wherein the lounge chair comprises one of a pool lounge chair and a beach lounge chair.

12 . The lockable container as recited in claim 1 , wherein the bottom component includes drainage holes.

13 . The lockable container as recited in claim 1 , wherein the bottom component includes a plurality of punch out holes.

14 . The lockable container as recited in claim 13 , wherein the plurality of punch out holes is adapted to receive fasteners.

15 . The lockable container as recited in claim 13 , wherein the plurality of punch out holes is adapted to receive a manual bracket installation.

16 . The lockable container as recited in claim 1 , wherein the clasping cavities comprise support cavities.

17 . The lockable container as recited in claim 6 , wherein the linear and curvilinear surfaces are adapted to engage a frame support of various size.

18 . The lockable container as recited in claim 17 , wherein the linear and curvilinear surfaces are adapted to engage universal frame supports.