Mobile storage unit
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1. A mobile storage unit comprising:
- a) a rigid frame structure with an open front portion and one or more side plate features, the rigid frame structure being configured for supporting a seat and for framing a storage area;
b) a flexible storage bag with a main storage compartment and that couples to the rigid frame such that the flexible storage bag is positioned within the open storage region; and
c) a top seat portion having a first side and a second side, opposite the first side, and configured to sit on while the mobile storage unit is in an upright position, wherein the top seat portion is supported by the rigid frame along a length more than half of a full length of both the first side and the second side, wherein the top seat portion at least partially rests upon the rigid frame.
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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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24 Claims
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1. A mobile storage unit comprising:
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a) a rigid frame structure with an open front portion and one or more side plate features, the rigid frame structure being configured for supporting a seat and for framing a storage area; b) a flexible storage bag with a main storage compartment and that couples to the rigid frame such that the flexible storage bag is positioned within the open storage region; and c) a top seat portion having a first side and a second side, opposite the first side, and configured to sit on while the mobile storage unit is in an upright position, wherein the top seat portion is supported by the rigid frame along a length more than half of a full length of both the first side and the second side, wherein the top seat portion at least partially rests upon the rigid frame. - 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 frame and one or more side plate features that frames a storage region that is accessible from an open front and configured to hold a bag to be coupled to the rigid frame; b) a bag with a main storage compartment coupled to the rigid frame such that the flexible storage bag is positioned within the storage region; and c) a top seat portion having a first side and a second side, opposite the first side, and configured to sit on while the mobile storage unit is in an upright position, wherein the top seat portion is supported by the rigid frame along a length more than half of a full length of both the first side and the second side, wherein the top seat portion at least partially rests upon the rigid frame. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A mobile storage unit comprising:
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a) a rigid frame comprising a frame and one or more side plate features and forming an open storage area; 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; and d) a top seat portion having a first side and a second side, opposite the first side, and configured to sit on while the mobile storage unit is in an upright position, wherein the top seat portion is supported by the rigid frame along a length more than half of a full length of both the first side and the second side, wherein the top seat portion at least partially rests upon the rigid frame.
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17. A mobile storage unit comprising:
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a) a frame structure comprising a frame and one or more side plate features for framing a storage area configured to hold a flexible storage bag to be coupled to the frame structure; b) a seat having a first side and a second side, opposite the first side, and configured to sit on while the mobile storage unit is in an upright position, wherein a top seat portion is supported by the frame structure along a length more than half of a full length of both the first side and the second side, wherein the seat at least partially rests upon the frame structure; and c) a plurality of wheels coupled to the frame structure for rolling the mobile storage unit.
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18. A mobile storage unit comprising:
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a) a frame structure comprising a frame and one or more side plate features for framing a storage area configured to hold a flexible storage insert to be coupled to the frame structure; b) a seat having a first side and a second side, opposite the first side, and configured to sit on while the mobile storage unit is in an upright position, wherein a top seat portion is supported by the frame structure along a length more than half of a full length of both the first side and the second side, wherein the seat at least partially rests upon the frame structure; and c) a plurality of wheels coupled to the frame structure for rolling the mobile storage unit.
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19. A mobile storage unit comprising:
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a) a rigid frame structure with an open front portion and one or more side plate features, the rigid frame structure being configured for supporting a seat and for framing a storage area; b) a flexible insert forming a main storage compartment, wherein the flexible insert couples to the rigid frame while positioned within the open storage region; and c) a top seat portion having a first side and a second side, opposite the first side, and configured to sit on while the mobile storage unit is in an upright position, wherein the top seat portion is supported by the rigid frame along a length more than half of a full length of both the first side and the second side, wherein the top seat portion at least partially rests upon the rigid frame structure. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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21. A mobile storage unit comprising:
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a) a substantially rectangular and rigid frame and one or more side plate features that frames a storage region that is accessible from an open front and configured to hold an insert to be coupled to the rigid frame; b) an insert forming a main storage compartment coupled to the rigid frame and positioned within the storage region; and c) a top seat portion having a first side and a second side, opposite the first side, and configured to sit on while the mobile storage unit is in an upright position, wherein the top seat portion is supported by the rigid frame along a length more than half of a full length of both the first side and the second side, wherein the top seat portion at least partially rests upon the rigid frame. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23)
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24. A mobile storage unit comprising:
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a) a rigid frame comprising a frame and one or more side plate features forming an open storage area; 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; and d) a top seat portion having a first side and a second side, opposite the first side, and configured to sit on while the mobile storage unit is in an upright position, wherein the top seat portion is supported by the rigid frame along a length more than half of a full length of both the first side and the second side, wherein the top seat portion at least partially rests upon the rigid frame.
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