Expandable drawer inserts and organizers with hinged trays
First Claim
1. An apparatus for use within a sliding drawer, the apparatus comprising:
- a base including at least one storage compartment;
at least one tray including at least one storage compartment; and
at least one link coupling the tray to the base such that the tray is pivotably moveable relative to the base between at least a stowed position and a deployed position with the tray remaining generally horizontal relative to the base;
the apparatus configured relative to the sliding drawer and structure supporting the sliding drawer so as to not interfere with the sliding operation of the drawer when the apparatus is positioned within the sliding drawer and the tray is in the stowed position.
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Abstract
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to various exemplary embodiments of drawer inserts or organizers. One particular exemplary embodiment includes an apparatus for use within a sliding drawer. The apparatus generally includes a base having at least one storage compartment and at least one tray including at least one storage compartment. At least one link couples the tray to the base such that the tray is pivotably moveable relative to the base between at least a stowed position and a deployed position with the tray remaining generally horizontal relative to the base. The apparatus is configured relative to the sliding drawer and structure supporting the sliding drawer so as to not interfere with the sliding operation of the drawer when the apparatus is positioned within the sliding drawer and the tray is in the stowed position.
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31 Claims
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1. An apparatus for use within a sliding drawer, the apparatus comprising:
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a base including at least one storage compartment;
at least one tray including at least one storage compartment; and
at least one link coupling the tray to the base such that the tray is pivotably moveable relative to the base between at least a stowed position and a deployed position with the tray remaining generally horizontal relative to the base;
the apparatus configured relative to the sliding drawer and structure supporting the sliding drawer so as to not interfere with the sliding operation of the drawer when the apparatus is positioned within the sliding drawer and the tray is in the stowed position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An apparatus for use within a sliding drawer, the apparatus comprising:
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a base including first and second slidably adjustable side portions that allow selective adjustment to a width of the base;
a first tray coupled to the first slidably adjustable side portion for pivotal movement relative to the base between at least a stowed position and a deployed position;
a second tray coupled to the second slidably adjustable side portion for pivotal movement relative to the base between at least a stowed position and a deployed position;
the first and second trays being generally opposite one another and having generally opposite directions of pivotal rotation when moving between their respective stowed and deployed positions. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A method for improving organization within a drawer with an organizer having a plurality of compartments, the organizer including a base having at least one slidably adjustable portion, and at least one tray coupled to the base for pivotal movement relative to the base between at least a stowed position and a deployed position, the method comprising:
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selectively adjusting the size of the organizer to more closely correspond with the drawer'"'"'s size by sliding the at least one slidably adjustable portion relative to another portion of the base;
positioning the organizer within the opened drawer to thereby make the organizer'"'"'s plurality of compartments available for storing items within the drawer; and
closing the drawer when the tray is in the stowed position. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31)
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