IP Library Granted Patent US 9,732,550
Granted Patent B2
US 9,732,550 · App. 13/844,709 · Granted Aug 15, 2017

Storage assembly having user-accessible compartments categorized by different levels of user access

Inventor: David Lubotta (Toronto, CA)
Assignee: COOLSAFE ENTERPRISES INC.
E05G1/08F25D3/08E05G1/005E05G1/10
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Patent No.
US 9,732,550
App. No.
13/844,709
Granted
Aug 15, 2017
Kind
B2
Abstract

In accordance with an aspect, there is provided a furniture apparatus comprising an outdoor-storage assembly having user-accessible compartments being arranged relative to each other, of which are categorized by different types of user access.

Claims (49)

1. A furniture apparatus comprising:

an outdoor-storage assembly having:

user-accessible compartments being arranged relative to each other, of which are categorized by different types of user access;

an outer-panel assembly; and

a frame assembly supporting the user-accessible compartments, and the frame assembly also supporting the outer-panel assembly, the frame assembly including a transport assembly configured to facilitate transport of the frame assembly,

wherein the user-accessible compartments include compartments having:

a security-connection assembly being configured to tether the outdoor-storage assembly,

a user surface,

a safe assembly being configured to secure objects against unauthorized user access,

a cup holder,

a cooling assembly being configured to cool an item,

a service-request assembly configured to request for service,

a display assembly configured to display information,

a recharging station configured to recharge a battery of an electronic device,

a boutique assembly being configured to present items for sale,

a communications device configured to facilitate user communication,

an entertainment unit,

a financial-transaction device,

an alarm assembly configured to provide an indication of unauthorized movement of at least one compartment of the user accessible compartments, and

a tracking device configured to broadcast a position of the furniture apparatus.

2. The furniture apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the user-accessible compartments include:

a secured user-accessible compartment configured to permit authorized user access while preventing unauthorized user access.

3. The furniture apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the user-accessible compartments include:

an unsecured user-accessible compartment configured to permit unrestricted user access.

4. The furniture apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the user-accessible compartments include:

a compartment having a table assembly.

5. The furniture apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the display information indicates advertising media.

6. The furniture apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the user-accessible compartments include:

a compartment being configured to receive and support a user item.

7. The furniture apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:

the frame assembly is stackable.

8. The furniture apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:

an outer peripheral zone, and the user-accessible compartments are operatively positioned at the outer peripheral zone.

9. The furniture apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the user-accessible compartments include:

a compartment having a magazine-rack assembly.

10. The furniture apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the user-accessible compartments include:

a transaction-swipe device configured to identify items removed by a user, and to account for the removed item for invoicing upon checkout by the user.

11. The furniture apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the user-accessible compartments include:

a bio-identification device configured to authenticate user access to the furniture apparatus.

12. The furniture apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the user-accessible compartments include:

a status-indicator device configured to show an availability status of the furniture apparatus.

13. The furniture apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the user-accessible compartments include:

a social-networking device configured to facilitate social networking for the user.

14. The furniture apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the user-accessible compartments include:

a reservation device configured to indicate when a restaurant table is ready for use by the user.

15. The furniture apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the user-accessible compartments include:

a computing device configured to permit a user to perform computing tasks.

16. The furniture apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the user-accessible compartments include:

a cool-off device configured to cool down a user.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 25, 2016
From: LUBOTTA, DAVID
To: COOLSAFE ENTERPRISES INC.
Reel/Frame 039248/0127 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 61681812 · Aug 10, 2012
Related Publication 20140041558A1 · Feb 13, 2014