PORTABLE LOCK BOX

• US 20150000571A1
• Filed: 05/02/2014
• Published: 01/01/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 06/27/2013
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Adie, LLC
• Original Assignee: Adie, LLC
• Inventors: Stemen, Adrienne
• Application Number:
  US14/268,233
• Publication Number:
  US 20150000571A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 109/23
• CPC Class Codes: E05G 1/005 Portable strong boxes, e.g. which may be fixed to a wall or the like E05G1/08, E05G1/14 take precedence; devices to prevent theft or loss of bags, trunks, baskets, or the like A45C13/18; coin boxes for coin freed apparatus G07F9/06
• CPC Class Codes: E05G 1/026 Closures protective doors, windows, or like closures against air raid or other war-like action E06B5/10; shutters, movable grilles, other safety closures E06B9/02

Abstract

A portable lock box having a bin and hangers can be connected to a variety of articles, such as the underside of a beach chair or a picnic table. The portable lock box may include a lid with vents, a screen, a window, display, etc. In addition, the portable lock box may include a locking mechanism that is removable, rechargeable, and can be overwritten using a master passcode and/or key.

Claims

1. A lock box comprising:

a bin;

a lid; and

a locking mechanism removably attached to the bin for locking the bin to the lid.

2. The portable lock box of claim 1, wherein the locking mechanism includes a rechargeable battery source.

3. The portable lock box of claim 1, further comprising insulation.

4. The portable lock box of claim 1, further comprising a temperature gauge or temperature display.

5. The portable lock box of claim 1, further comprising a tracking device.

6. The portable lock box of claim 1, wherein the lid comprises an impenetrable mesh material.

7. The portable lock box of claim 1, wherein the bin is collapsible to a smaller size.

8. The portable lock box of claim 1, wherein the lid includes at least one of the following:

at least one grip, at least one vent, a window, and a screen.

9. The portable lock box of claim 1, wherein the locking mechanism connects to a locking mechanism formed on the lid.

10. The portable lock box of claim 9, wherein the locking mechanism includes a grooved portion that fits directly with the bin.

11. The portable lock box of claim 9, wherein the locking mechanism is removable and includes a GPS.

12. The portable lock box of claim 9, wherein the locking mechanism is rechargeable via solar power.

13. The portable lock box of claim 9, wherein the locking mechanism is programmed to operate for a predetermined period of time.

14. The portable lock box of claim 1, further comprising at least one hanger.

15. The portable lock box of claim 14, wherein the portable lock box has four hangers located at the periphery of the portable lock box.

16. The portable lock box of claim 1, wherein the bin is stackable with at least one other bin, and the lid is stackable with at least one other lid.

17. The portable lock box of claim 1, further comprising a portable keypad.

18. A portable lock box comprising:

a bin; and

a locking mechanism having a grooved portion for fitment with the bin, wherein the locking mechanism include a keypad.

19. The portable lock box of claim 18, further comprising a lid.

20. A portable lock box comprising:

a bin;

a lid;

at least one hanger; and

a locking mechanism.