Mobile storage unit
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1. A mobile storage unit comprising:
- a) a rigid exo-skeletal frame made from tubes and brackets, wherein the rigid exo-skeletal frame forms an open storage region;
b) a flexible storage bag with a main storage compartment and that couples to the rigid exo-skeletal frame while positioned within the open storage region; and
c) a top seat portion configured to sit on while the mobile storage unit is in an upright position.
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Abstract
A mobile storage unit is disclosed. The mobile storage unit includes a rigid exo-skeletal frame and a flexible storage bag that couples to the rigid exo-skeletal frame while within an open storage region framed by the exo-skeletal frame. The mobile storage unit also includes a top seat portion and stabilizing features that extend and retract from the rigid exo-skeletal frame to support the mobile storage unit in the upright position. The mobile storage unit can also include a monitoring device for transmitting signals that are used to determine the location of the mobile storage unit.
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1. A mobile storage unit comprising:
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a) a rigid exo-skeletal frame made from tubes and brackets, wherein the rigid exo-skeletal frame forms an open storage region;
b) a flexible storage bag with a main storage compartment and that couples to the rigid exo-skeletal frame while positioned within the open storage region; and
c) a top seat portion configured to sit on while the mobile storage unit is in an upright position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A mobile storage unit comprising:
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a) a substantially rectangular and rigid exo-skeletal frame that frames a storage region that is accessible from an open front and two open sides;
b) a bag with a main storage compartment coupled to the rigid exo-skeletal frame and positioned within the storage region;
c) a top seat portion configured to sit on while the mobile storage unit is in an upright position; and
d) means for stabilizing the mobile storage unit in the upright position. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A mobile storage system comprising:
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a) monitoring devices for coupling to mobile storage units and sending location signals; and
b) means for receiving and processing the location signals and remotely identify the geographical location of the mobile storage units, wherein the mobile storage units include;
i) a rigid exo-skeletal frame made from tubes and brackets forming an open storage region;
ii) a flexible storage bag with a main storage compartment, wherein the flexible storage bag couples to the rigid exo-skeletal frame while positioned within the open storage region; and
iii) a top seat portion configured to sit on while the mobile storage unit is in an upright position. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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20. A mobile storage unit comprising:
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a) a rigid frame;
b) a flexible storage bag coupled to the rigid frame;
c) a first pair of wheels coupled at or near a base portion of the rigid frame structure for rolling the mobile storage unit while tilting the mobile storage unit backwards; and
d) one or more retractable support structures for providing support to the mobile storage unit with the mobile storage unit in the upright position.
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