Mobile storage unit
DCFirst Claim
1. A mobile storage unit comprising:
- a) a frame structure defining a storage area and having a bottom portion including a bottom panel, side portions coupled together by the bottom panel, a front portion, a back portion and a top portion, the top portion comprising a rigid top plate member supported by the side portions thereby forming a seat panel suitable for supporting a person in a sitting position while the mobile storage unit is in an upright position;
b) a storage enclosure coupled to the frame structure under the rigid top plate member, wherein the storage enclosure envelopes the storage area defined by the frame and is opaque such that view of the storage area is obscured by the storage enclosure;
c) a handle coupled to the frame structure for pulling the mobile storage unit; and
d) a first plurality of wheels coupled to the frame structure for rolling the mobile storage unit allowing tilting of the mobile storage unit backwards and allowing pulling of the mobile storage unit with the handle.
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Abstract
A mobile storage unit is disclosed. The mobile storage unit comprises at least two structural frames, a seat portion coupled to the at least two structural frames, a handle assembly coupled to the seat portion, a bottom panel coupled to the at least two structural frames whereby a storage area is created below the seat portion, above the bottom portion and between the at least two structural frames and at least two wheels coupled to the bottom panel. Through the use of the present invention, the potential for back problems that are associated with the use of the traditional backpack is eliminated. Additionally, the mobile storage unit provides an easily accessible storage area for the user/student in the case where no locker is provided. Furthermore, the mobile storage unit incorporates a seat portion which allows a user to utilize the mobile storage unit as a seat in situations where one is needed yet not available.
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24 Claims
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1. A mobile storage unit comprising:
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a) a frame structure defining a storage area and having a bottom portion including a bottom panel, side portions coupled together by the bottom panel, a front portion, a back portion and a top portion, the top portion comprising a rigid top plate member supported by the side portions thereby forming a seat panel suitable for supporting a person in a sitting position while the mobile storage unit is in an upright position; b) a storage enclosure coupled to the frame structure under the rigid top plate member, wherein the storage enclosure envelopes the storage area defined by the frame and is opaque such that view of the storage area is obscured by the storage enclosure; c) a handle coupled to the frame structure for pulling the mobile storage unit; and d) a first plurality of wheels coupled to the frame structure for rolling the mobile storage unit allowing tilting of the mobile storage unit backwards and allowing pulling of the mobile storage unit with the handle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 8)
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- 6. The mobile storage unit of clam 1, wherein the storage enclosure comprises a flexible storage bag comprising compartments that are accessible through one or more of the side portions and the front portion of the rigid frame structure.
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9. A mobile storage system comprising:
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a) a frame structure for supporting a seat and for framing a storage area, the frame structure comprising side members and a rigid top plate member coupled to the side members thereby forming the seat, wherein the frame structure further comprises one or more bottom panels that couple the side members together; b) a storage enclosure coupled to the frame structure under the rigid top plate member, wherein the storage enclosure envelopes the storage area defined by the frame and is opaque such that view of the storage area is obscured by the storage enclosure; c) a plurality of wheels coupled to the frame structure, to allow the system to be tilted and rolled on the wheels; and d) a base portion coupled to the frame structure for stabilizing the mobile storage system in an upright position. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A portable storage unit comprising:
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a) a frame structure defining a storage area and having a bottom portion including a bottom panel, side portions coupled together by the bottom panel, a front portion, a back portion and a top portion, the top portion comprising a rigid top plate member supported by the side portions thereby forming a seat panel suitable for supporting a person in a sitting position while the mobile storage unit is in an upright position; b) a storage bag coupled to the frame structure under the rigid top plate member, wherein the storage bag envelopes the storage area defined by the frame and is opaque such that view of the storage area is obscured by the storage bag and further wherein access to an interior of the storage bag is gained through one or more of the side portions and the front portion of the frame structure; c) a plurality of wheels coupled to the frame structure for rolling the portable storage unit; and d) a handle coupled to the frame structure for pulling the portable storage unit with the portable storage unit in the tilted position. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23)
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20. The portable storage unit of clam 16, wherein the storage bag comprises compartments that are accessible through one or more of the side portions and the front portion of the rigid frame structure.
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24. A mobile storage unit comprising:
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a) a frame structure defining a storage area and having a bottom portion including a bottom panel, side portions coupled together by the bottom panel, a front portion, a back portion and a top portion, the top portion comprising a rigid top plate member supported by the side portions thereby forming a seat panel suitable for supporting a person in a sitting position while the mobile storage unit is in an upright position; b) a storage bag coupled to the frame structure under the rigid top plate member, wherein the storage bag envelopes the storage area defined by the frame and is opaque such that view of the storage area is obscured by the storage bag and further wherein access to an interior of the storage bag is gained through one or more of the side portions and the front portion of the frame structure; c) a handle coupled to the frame structure for pulling the mobile storage unit; and d) a first plurality of wheels coupled to the frame structure for rolling the mobile storage unit allowing tilting of the mobile storage unit backwards and allowing pulling of the mobile storage unit with the handle.
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