IP Library Patent Application 16871318
Patent Application
App. No. 16/871,318

UTILITY BOX AND CRANKBAIT STORAGE SYSTEM

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App. No.
16/871,318
Abstract

A utility box or storage system that includes one or more configurable storage compartments. The utility box or storage system can comprise a compartment having a first wall that includes a guide and a second wall, and a plurality of storage units, including at least one of the plurality of storage units that implants into the compartment between the first wall and the second wall. The at least one storage unit can include a ridge that aligns with the guide. The guide can engage the ridge to guide the storage unit during implantation.

Claims (40)

1 . A utility box having a storage system with reconfigurable compartments, comprising:

a compartment having a first wall that includes a guide and a second wall;

a plurality of storage units, including a removable storage unit arranged to implant into the compartment between the first wall and the second wall,

wherein the removable storage unit comprises a ridge arranged to align with the guide, and

wherein the guide is arranged to engage the ridge to guide the removable storage unit during implantation.

2 . The utility box in claim 1 , wherein the guide is arranged to hold the removable storage unit in a seated position in the compartment between the first wall and the second wall.

3 . The utility box in claim 1 , wherein the second wall includes a second guide that is positioned opposite to and aligned with the first guide.

4 . The utility box in claim 2 , the utility box further comprising a floor that includes a third guide, wherein the third guide is arranged to hold a bottom portion of the removable storage unit.

5 . The utility box in claim 1 , wherein the removable storage unit comprises a ramped inner wall.

6 . The utility box in claim 1 , wherein the removable storage unit comprises an opening that is configured to hold a bullet-shaped article.

7 . The utility box in claim 1 , wherein the removable storage unit comprises drain holes to allow fluid to drain from a space in the removable storage unit.

8 . The utility box in claim 1 , wherein the removable storage unit includes an internal guide.

9 . The utility box in claim 8 , the utility box further comprising a diver, wherein the divider includes an edge portion that is adapted to be implanted in the internal guide.

10 . The utility box in claim 1 , wherein the removable storage unit comprises at least one of:

a cover; and

a tray having a recess.

11 . The utility box in claim 10 , wherein the tray has a pair of opposing main surfaces and said channel is formed in a first one of the pair of opposing main surfaces.

12 . The utility box in claim 11 , wherein the second of the pair of opposing main surfaces comprises one or more recesses.

13 . A utility box having a storage system, comprising:

a storage device that has a plurality of fingers and a base,

wherein the plurality of fingers are configured to receive and hold an article to prevent damage to a surface of the article.

14 . The utility box in claim 13 , wherein the base comprises a magnetic material.

15 . The utility box in claim 13 , wherein at least one of the plurality of fingers comprises a soft rubber material.

16 . The utility box in claim 13 , wherein the storage system comprises:

a compartment having a first wall that includes a guide and a second wall;

a plurality of storage units, including a removable storage unit that is arranged to implant into the compartment between the first wall and the second wall,

wherein the removable storage unit comprises a ridge that us arranged to align with the guide, and

wherein the guide is arranged to engage the ridge to guide the removable storage unit during implantation.

17 . The utility box in claim 16 , wherein the guide is arranged to secure the removable storage unit in a seated position in the compartment between the first wall and the second wall.

18 . The utility box in claim 16 , wherein the second wall includes a second guide that is positioned opposite to and aligned with said guide.

19 . The utility box in claim 16 , further comprising a floor, wherein the floor includes a third guide that is positioned between said guide and the first guide.

20 . The utility box in claim 16 , wherein the removable storage unit comprises:

a ramped inner wall;

an opening that is configured to hold a bullet-shaped article;

a drain hole to allow fluid to drain from a space in the removable storage unit;

an internal guide;

a divider having a portion that is adapted to be implanted in the internal guide;

a cover;

a tray having a recess;

a tray having a pair of opposing main surfaces and a recess formed in at least one of the pair of opposing main surfaces.

Assignments (7)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS AT R/F 056911/0458 Recorded Oct 17, 2024
From: ROYAL BANK OF CANADA, AS AGENT
To: PLANO MOLDING COMPANY, LLC
Reel/Frame 069180/0173 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 16, 2024
From: CORTLAND CAPITAL MARKET SERVICES LLC
To: PLANO MOLDING COMPANY, LLC
Reel/Frame 069175/0587 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 22, 2021
From: PLANO SYNERGY HOLDING INC.; PLANO HOLDING LLC; PLANO MOLDING COMPANY, LLC; PJJL, LLC; FRABILL, INC.; PSV II, LLC; HHS IP, LLC; 431 EAST SOUTH LLC
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS ABL COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 056951/0459 →
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT (PATENTS) Recorded Jul 20, 2021
From: PLANO MOLDING COMPANY, LLC
To: ROYAL BANK OF CANADA, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 056911/0458 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 20, 2021
From: PLANO MOLDING COMPANY, LLC
To: CORTLAND CAPITAL MARKET SERVICES LLC, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 056910/0206 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE ASSIGNEE'S NAME PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL: 052624 FRAME: 0698. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNMENT . Recorded Jul 29, 2020
From: DAVIS, CHARLES; PARADISE, CHARLES; MCCUNE, CLARK; STOKES, EMILY; HOWE, GREGORY; KRAUSE, JAMES; WHALEN, JOHN; UMHOLTZ, MASON; DAY, MICHAEL; KWIATKOWSKI, NEIL
To: PLANO MOLDING COMPANY, LLC
Reel/Frame 054438/0043 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 11, 2020
From: DAVIS, CHARLES; PARADISE, CHARLES; MCCUNE, CLARK; STOKES, EMILY; HOWE, GREGORY; KRAUSE, JAMES; WHALEN, JOHN; UMHOLTZ, MASON; DAY, MICHAEL; KWIATKOWSKI, NEIL
To: PLANO MOLDING COMPANY
Reel/Frame 052624/0698 →