IP Library Granted Patent US 9,790,000
Granted Patent B1
US 9,790,000 · App. 14/337,909 · Granted Oct 17, 2017

Container apparatus for holding sportsman accessories

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Patent No.
US 9,790,000
App. No.
14/337,909
Granted
Oct 17, 2017
Kind
B1
Abstract

A container apparatus for removable attachment is disclosed. The container includes a reception portion having a base and one or more dividing walls configured to separate items within the reception portion, and one or more brackets longitudinally adjustable along the holder, the brackets comprising hooks for selectively clasping ends of the elongated sides. The reception portion comprises integrally formed elongated sides extending from the base and end sides extending between the elongated sides to form an open container. The apparatus is configured to receive items therein allowing efficient exchange of sportsman items when coupled to a tree, tree stand or interior of a boat.

Claims (29)

1. A container apparatus for removable attachment, the container apparatus comprising:

a reception portion having a base, elongated sides integrally formed with the base and extending from the base, and end sides extending between the elongated sides to form an open container, the base comprising a plurality of openings extending between an interior of the reception portion and an exterior of the reception portion, the plurality of openings being configured to allow fluid to pass through the base;

one or more dividing walls positioned within the reception portion, the one or more dividing walls being positionable at any position along a length of the base, the one or more dividing walls being configured to separate items within the reception portion; and

one or more brackets longitudinally adjustable along the reception portion, the brackets comprising: a hook selectively clasping an end of at least one of the elongated sides and a tab integrally formed to the hook, the tab being flush with a bracket side and extending upward relative to the end of the at least one of the elongated sides, the tab having an aperture and gussets integrally formed to the hook.

2. The container apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the brackets further comprise: a vertically-aligned slender aperture for receiving a strap.

3. The container apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the brackets further comprise: a second hook for selectively clasping the elongated sides.

4. The container apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the brackets further comprise: an additional hook facing away from an interior of the reception portion.

5. The container apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the one or more dividing walls configured to separate items within the reception portion are selectively moveable.

6. The container apparatus of claim 1 , wherein one of the elongated sides includes an indentation.

7. The container apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the reception portion is symmetrical across a longitudinal axis.

8. A fixable accessory container apparatus for removable attachment, the container apparatus comprising:

a reception portion having a foraminous base, one or more integrally formed dividing walls, elongated sides integrally formed with the base and extending from the base, and end sides extending between the elongated sides to form an open container, wherein at least one of the elongated sides includes an indentation, wherein the base includes an integrally formed cup holder, the foraminous base comprising a plurality of openings that extend between an interior of the reception portion and an exterior of the reception portion, the plurality of openings being configured to allow fluid to pass through the foraminous base; and

one or more brackets longitudinally adjustable along the reception portion, the brackets comprising:

a first and second hook for selectively clasping ends of the elongated sides;

a vertically-aligned slender aperture for receiving a strap;

a third hook facing away from an interior of the reception portion; and

a tab integrally formed to the first hook, the tab being flush with a bracket side and extending upward relative to the ends of the elongated sides, the tab having an aperture and gussets integrally formed to the first hook.

9. The container apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the one or more dividing walls configured to separate items within the reception portion are selectively moveable.

10. The container apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the reception portion is symmetrical across a longitudinal axis.

11. A method for using a fixable accessory container apparatus for removable attachment, the method comprising:

providing a container apparatus comprising:

a reception portion having a foraminous base, one or more integrally formed dividing walls, elongated sides integrally formed with the base and extending from the base, and end sides extending between the elongated sides to form an open container, wherein at least one of the elongated sides includes an indentation, the foraminous base comprising a plurality of openings through the base of the reception portion, the plurality of openings being configured to allow fluid to pass through the foraminous base; and

one or more brackets longitudinally adjustable along the reception portion, the brackets comprising:

a first and second hook for selectively clasping ends of the elongated sides;

a vertically-aligned slender aperture for receiving a strap;

a third hook facing away from an interior of the reception portion; and

a tab integrally formed to the first hook, the tab being flush with a bracket side and extending upward relative to the ends of the elongated sides, the tab having an aperture and gussets integrally formed to the first hook; and

removably attaching the container apparatus to a surface.

12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the surface is one of a tree trunk, a hunting stand, or a boat ledge.

Assignments (9)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COLLATERAL Recorded Nov 17, 2020
From: NXT CAPITAL, LLC, AS AGENT
To: MAINSTREAM HOLDINGS, INC.
Reel/Frame 054452/0734 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 18, 2019
From: MAINSTREAM HOLDINGS, INC.
To: SPORTSMAN'S TROUGH, LLC
Reel/Frame 051316/0346 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 4, 2019
From: GOOD SPORTSMAN MARKETING, LLC
To: MAINSTREAM HOLDINGS, INC.
Reel/Frame 050904/0365 →
PARTIAL RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS Recorded Oct 21, 2019
From: NXT CAPITAL, LLC, AS AGENT
To: OUTDOOR TECHNOLOGY GROUP, LLC; MAINSTREAM HOLDINGS, INC.; BGHA, INC.
Reel/Frame 050779/0373 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 1, 2019
From: MAINSTREAM HOLDINGS, INC.
To: GOOD SPORTSMAN MARKETING, LLC
Reel/Frame 050585/0989 →
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jan 9, 2019
From: OUTDOOR TECHNOLOGY GROUP, LLC; MAINSTREAM HOLDINGS, INC.; BGHA, INC.
To: THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF IRELAND
Reel/Frame 048041/0214 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 5, 2018
From: HUNT STRATEGY, LLC
To: MAINSTREAM HOLDINGS, INC.
Reel/Frame 045990/0430 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 10, 2015
From: SPORTSMAN TROUGH, LLC
To: HUNT STRATEGY, LLC
Reel/Frame 036531/0890 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 22, 2014
From: HOLTON, JAMES R
To: SPORTSMAN'S TROUGH, LLC
Reel/Frame 033365/0820 →