Title of Invention

ASSEMBLE-IN-PLACE MODULAR STORAGE

Abstract A modular storage rack, display or cube system formed by snap together panels (11) with alignment guides (30), which may also support wheels (530), shelves (511), drawers and doors (520). The system is assemble-in-place and may shipped and displayed for sale in a flat pack.
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THE PATENTS ACT, 1970 (39 of 1970)
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION (See Section 10, rule 13)

ASSEMBLE-IN-PLACE MODULAR STORAGE







SARAVIS, DARREN HILL, CA 90806,

Of SUITE 210, 2801 JUNIPERO AVENUE, U.S.A. , AMERICAN national

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The following specification particularly describes the nature of the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed:-


BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
HELD OF THE INVENTION:


This present invention relates to a novel assemble-in-place storage system. More specifically , to a snap together method and system of panels, with interlocking edges, from which a variety of self - supporting, storage units, racks, display centers and cabinets may be constructed.
RELATED PRIOR ART:
Modular storage systems are useful to allow a user to customize a component system to fit his or her particular needs. Panel type storage whereby similar side panels are connected via edge members are found in U.S. Patent No. 5,638,973 issued to Dewey et. al, and U.S Patent No. 5,466,058 issued to Chan. In both Dewey and Chan the containers may be stacked by placing a tab-like projection on the bottom edge of one part into a grove-like indentation in the top of another.
U.S. Patent No. 5,888,114 issued to Slocum et. al., teaches a toy assembly modular storage system which has a self-supporting edge element to it. The Slocum storage is a series off similar panels, which form cubes via a slide together extruded mating edge with a catch running down the periphery of one edge and a Slatch running down the other side. Once two panels are latched in the slide-together fashion, the panel egdes can only be disassembled by sliding them apart. Slocum illustrates a plethora of configurations for the slide-in catch and corresponding slide-in latch, all relying on an extruded latch and catch which teaches no alignment guides or stops to maintain the plumb alignment of connected panels. Slocum's slide together mating connects 4 panels to form a four wall box.

A remaining challenge in the field of modular storage systems is to provide similar panels can snap together at the edges. An additional challenges is to form snap together 5 or 6 sided structures. The present invention overcomes such challenges and
prior limitations by creating a snap-in latch and catch panel attachment.
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SUMMARY OF INVENTION

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The present invention is a modular storage system constructed of panels. Each panel has a front and a back side and four edges and four corner's. On at least one side of each corner, viewed Tom a front or a back side is found a latch/catch pair. At each adjacent
5 corner is formed another latch/catch pair, the sequence of latch to catch is alternating around each side and mirror on the opposite side. The catch is elongated and semi-rigid, having adequate elasticity, memory and/or lubricity to deform and snap-back into place upon insertion or removal of the corresponding elongated latch. Accordingly, a pair of oppositely oriented panels snap together at an edge forming a right angle between the two
10 panels. Additional panels may be added to form structures such as racks, carts, desks and cubes. Each catch may also provide a stop to prevent the latch from sliding within the elongated catch and becoming misaligned. At the corner between each adjacent pair of edges on each panel a buttress can be formed. Two adjacent corners buttresses (FIG. ID) support each other and act as a larger corner support which further stabilizes the structures
15 constructed from the panels (FIGS. 4 & 5A).
Although the preferred embodiment indicates the latch and catch edges are formed as part of each panel, affixing the latch and catch edges at the appropriate corner location
over a panel is also contemplated and set forth within. Advantages to affixing the latch and catch edges include combining dissimilar materials which are impossible or difficult
20 to co-mold, such as a metal sheet, wood or metal grid panel (FIG. 8) affixed to plastic latches and catches. Doors and wheels (FIG. 5) may also be added to a cube, panel or structure. The panels may have protruding or recessed surface features which may form a support skeleton for a grid like panel (FIG. 2A, 114, 117 & 118) and may be used to provide pathways or guides for shelves and/or drawers.
25 The features of the invention believed to be novel are set forth with particularity in

the appended claim. The invention itself, however, both as to configuration and method
of operation, and the advantages thereof, may be best understood by reference to the
following descriptions taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

30 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figure 1A a front perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the modular storage system.

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Figure 1B is a front view of an unattached comer of one panel of the preferred
embodiment.
Figure 1C is a rear view of an unattached comer of one panel of the preferred embodiment.
5 Figure 1D is a perspective view of an attached front comer of the preferred

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storage system Figure 2B
FIG. 2A.
Figure 2C
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Figure 2D Figure 2E

is a cut-away side view along line A-A of FIG. ID.
is a front perspective view of a first alternate embodiment of the modular
is a front view of an unattached comer of one panel of the embodiment of
is a rear view of an unattached comer of one panel of the embodiment of
is a blow-up of a front comer connection of the embodiment of FIG. 2A. is a cut-away side view along line A-A of FIG. 2C.

Figure 2F is a cut-away edge view of the intersection of four cubes.

Figure 3A

is a front perspective view of a second alternate embodiment of the



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Figure 3E is a blow-up of a front corner connection of the embodiment of Fig. 3A.
Figure 3F is a cut-away side view along line A-A of Figure 3E,
Figure 4 is a perspective view of one arrangement of the connected panels.
Figure 5A is a perspective view of second arrangement of the connected panels.
Figure 5B is a component view showing the door and attachment to Fig. 5A.
Figure 5C is a component view showing the wheel and attachment to Fig. 5A.
Figure 6 is a perspective view of a third arrangement of the connected panels.
Figure 7 is a front view of a first alternate panel embodiment.
Figure 8 is a front view of a second alternate panel embodiment.
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Figure 3B is a blown-up back perspective view of a, slide-on, comer latch/catch of the embodiment of FIG. 3A.
Figure 3C is a blown-up front perspective view of a, slide-on, comer latch/catch of the embodiment of FIG. 3A.
Figure 3D is a blow-up rear perspective view of a, slide-on, corner latch/catch of the embodiment of FIG. 3 A.
Figure 8 is a front view of a second alternate panel embodiment.


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PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
Shown in FIG. 1A is a front perspective view of the preferred embodiment, generally designated 10.
5 The cube is formed of five four sided panels 11. Each panel has a front 12 and a back side 13 face and an edge 14 at each side. At each end 15, of each edge 14, near the corners 16 of each panel 11, a latch/catch pair 20 is formed. Viewed from the edge 14, a latch 21 and a catch 22 are formed near the corner 16. The latch/catch pairs 20 are reversed such that on any given edge 15 of a panel 11 one latch 21 will be exposed on one
10 side and one catch 22 will be exposed on the other side. This configuration allows alternating panels to be used to construct the entire structure.
Shown in FIGS. 1B, 1C, ID and IE, are front and rear perspective views of a corner of an unattached panel, a perspective view of an attached front comer and a cut away view of FIG. ID at line A-A.
15 In FIGS. 1B & 1C the latches 21 shape is shown, the tab projection forming the latch is elongated with an enlarged head 23 at its distal end which reversibly snaps into the corresponding elongated catch 22 slot 24. The panels are preferably an injection molded part constructed out of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene " ABS", Acetal, Acylic or Nylon. Howeve-, depending on the intended use, materials such as polycarbonate,
20 polypropylene or polyurethane may be substituted. An alignment stop 30 is formed at the junction of each edge 14. The alignment stop 30 prohibits the type of movement common to latch/catch panels which are connected via an extruded latch or catch which mount together via a slide-in function. Additionally, as shown in FIG. 1D the alignment stops 30 form a buttress between panels enhancing the structural integrity of the structure.
25 In FIG. 1E the enlarged head 23 forming the latch is shown mated firmly within the slot 24 of the catch 22, by constructing the catch 22 out of a material with sufficient lubricity, flexibility! and/or memory, the enlarged head 23 may be withdrawn or snapped-out of the slot 24 by displacing the slot walls 25 which can snap-back, undamaged, upon withdrawal. A sufficiently flexible slot wall 25 also places less stress on the neck 26 of
30 the latch 21 thereby minimizing the risk of neck damage during attachment or detachment of panels.
Referring now to FIG. 2A there is illustrated a front perspective view of a first alternate embodiment of the modular storage system, generally designated 110.

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corners 116 of formed within
The cube is formed of five square panels 111. Each panel 111 is a square frame with an open grid structure formed therein. Each panel has a front 112 and a back side 113 face and an edge 114 at each side. At each end 115, of each edge 114, near the each panel 111, a latch/catch pair 200 is formed. A panel grid 117 is
5 formed within the boundary of the edges 114 and a raised grid support 118 may be extended from the panel grid to provide greater stability to the panel grid 117 and panel 111. Viewed from the edge 114, a latch 201 and a catch 202 are formed near the corner. The latch/catch pairs 200 are reversed such that on any given edge 114 of a panel 111 one latch 201 will be exposed on one side and one catch 202 will be exposed on the other side.
10 This configuration allows similar alternating panels, with corresponding latch/catch pairs 200 to be used to construct the entire structure.
Variations in the side panels are anticipated and discussed within. Side panels may
be constructed in a wide variety of forms, with different surface features, cut-outs, skeletal
structures, protrusions and the like without departing form the intended scope of the
15 invention.
Shown in FIGS. 2B, 2C, 2D and 2E, are a front and rear perspective view of a corner of an unattached panel, a perspective view of an attached front corner, a cut away view of FIG. 2D at line A-A, and a cut-away edge view of the intersection of four cubes. In FIGS. 2B & 2C the latch 201 shape is illustrated, the tab projection forming the
20 latch has a enlarged head 203 which snaps in a reversible fashion into the corresponding catch 202 slot 204. The panels are preferably an injection molded part constructed out of polypropylene, ABS, polycarbonate or nylon which provides flexibility and durability. An alignment stop 230 is formed at the junction of each edge 114. The alignment stop 230, adjacent to an angular corner buttress 235 prohibits forward and back movement of a
25 latch 201 within a catch 202. Additionally, the combination of two or more adjacent corner business 235 (FIG. 2D) forms a larger corner support further enhancing the of the structure.
In FIG. 2D the enlarged head 203 forming the latch is shown mated firmly within
the slot 204 forming the catch 202, by constructing the panels out of a material with
latch 201 within comer buttresses structural integrity
30 sufficient flexibility, memory and/or lubricity the enlarged head 203 may be withdrawn or
snapped-out of the slot 204 without damaging the slot walls 205 or the neck 206 of the latch 201. A support guide 250 is formed between the latch 201 and the catch 202. In FIG. 2F a support rod 260 of a size and shape to mate with the support guide 250 is

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shown. The support rod can be used to preclude removal of a panel when such action needs to be restricted, as may be the case with young children or in commercial, school or business locations.
FIG. 3A shows a front perspective view of a second alternate embodiment of the 5 modular storage system, generally designated

The cube is formed of five panels 301. Each panel 301 is of a similar size. Each

panel side has an edge 304. At each end 305, of each edge 304, near the comers 306 of

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each panel 301, a latch/catch pair 320 is affixed. Viewed from the edge 304, a latch 321 and a catch 322 are attached near the corner 306. The latch /catch pairs 320 are reversed such that on any given edge 304 of a panel 301 one latch 321 will be exposed on one side and one catch 322 will be exposed on the other side. This configuration allows alternating
panels to be used to construct the entire structure.
In FIGS. 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E and 3F, there is shown a front, back and rear perspective
view of the slide-on corner catch/latch, a perspective view of an attached front comer, a
cut away view of FIG. 3E at line A-A, and a cut-away edge view of the intersection of
four cubes.
In FIGS. 3B, 3C, and 3D the latch 321 shape is illustrated, the tab projection forming the latch is elongated and has a enlarged head 323 which snaps in a reversible fashion into the corresponding catch 322 slot 324. The latch/catch pairs 320 are preferably an injection molded part constructed out of polypropylene, ABS, polycarbonate, high durometer rubber, or nylon which provides flexibility and durability. An alignment stop 330 is formed at the comer junction of each latch/catch pairs 320.
FIG. 3E illustrates the position of the alignment stops 330 which inhibits movement of a latch 321 within a catch 322 thereby enhancing the structural integrity of the structure. Surrounding each comer buttress 330 is a support edge 331 which engages an adjacent support edge 331 of a panel affixed adjacent and forms the larger comer support 332. A panel mating guide 340 is formed opposite each latch/catch pair 320. It is via this panel mating guide 340 that each panel 301 is fitted into the latch/catch pair 320. It is envisioned that each panel 301 will be solidly affixed to the panel mating guide 340. The nature of the attachment will be dependent on the material the panel is constructed of, adhesives, locking tabs, sonic welds, glue, rivets, crimping and the like may be used.
Variations in the side panels are anticipated and discussed within. A non-exclusive list of possible side panel materials are framed wire mesh, coated wire, plastic grids,

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wood, metal, plastic, composites, sheet steel (stainless, hot or cold rolled carbon steel, or any alloy), brass;, or copper stamped or formed, woven metal or plastic and metal frames inserted molded into plastic.
In FIG. 3F the enlarged head 323 forming the latch is shown mated firmly within
5 the slot 324 forming the catch 322. By constructing the latch/catch pairs 320 out of a material with sufficient lubricity the enlarged head 323 may be withdrawn or snapped-out of the slot 324 without damaging the slot walls 325 or the neck 326 of the latch 321.
Shown in Fig. 4 there is illustrated a perspective view of one arrangement of the generally designated 400.
10 A series of cube 401 are attached together with one panel 410 acting as a common panel shared between cubes 401. A latch/catch pair (as described in FIGS. 1-3) is found on opposite sides of each panel 410 to facilitate snap together construction of the cubes 401.
Shown in FIGS. 5A, 5B and 5C there is a perspective view of a second
15 arrangement of the connected panels, generally designated 500 forming a vertical storage case with wheels (FIG. 5C) and a swing door (FIG. 5B).
A series of cubes 501 are attached together (as described in FIGS. 1-4) constructed out of identical panels 510 forming a tower. A shelf member 511 is held within a guide 512 formed as part of the surface feature of the panels 510.
20 A hinged door 520 attaches to one of the cubes 501 via a hinge which has on latch 521 and one catch 522 (as described in FIGS. 1-3). A group of removable caster-type wheel modules 530 are affixed one per bottom corner, to the tower 500. Each wheel module 530 has one wheel 531 and rod 532, which mates with a bose 533 formed in each corner of the bottom panel 510. Each rod 532 extends from a wheel stop 534 and mates
25 with the bose 533.
Shown in FIG. 6 there is a perspective view of a third arrangement of the connected panels, generally designated 600.
A series of cubes 601 are attached together (as described in FIGS. 1-4) constructed out of panels 610 forming a tower. In the configuration the cubes 601 are of a scale for
30 desktop use to hold pads, paper, pens, clips, computer disks, CDs or other media storage devices. A series of rubber pads 620 may be affixed to the bottom surface of the lower cube 601 to inhibit slippage on a desktop.

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Shown in FIGS. 7 & 8 there are front views of a first and second alternate panel
embodiments generally designated 700 & 800, respectively.
In FIG. 7 there is a metal and plastic panel which has a wire insert 701 embedded within a preferably clear or translucent plastic structure 702, within a four sided square
5 frame 703. On opposite ends of each side of the square frame 703 a latch 704 and a catch 705 (as previously described in FIGS. 1-3) are affixed, or formed as a part thereof. On the back face (not shown) of the panel 700 opposite each latch 704 is a catch 705 and opposite each catch 705 is a latch 704.
In FIG. 8 a square four-sided frame 801 supports a central mesh 802 affixed at
10 opposite ends of each side of the square frame 801 is a latch 803 and a catch 804 (as previously described in FIGS. 1-3). On the back face (not shown) of the panel 800 opposite each latch 803 is a catch 804 and opposite each catch 804 is a latch 803. The square frame 801 and/or the mesh 802 may be constructed of plastic, metal or metal coated with a rubber-like material, lacquered, painted or metal plated.
15 Since certain changes may be made in the above apparatus without departing from the scope of the invention herein involved, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description, as shown in the accompanying drawing, shall be interpreted in an illustrative, and not a limiting sense.

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I CLAIM :
1. An assemble-in-place modular storage system comprising

A plurality of substantially square panels each with four edges, four corners, a front side and a back side;

eight alternating plastic latches and catches formed near the corners on the front side of each panel, and adapted to engage corresponding catches and latches of a similar panel ; and
eight alternating plastic latches and catches formed near the corners corners 0:1 the back side of each panel, and adapted to engage corresponding catches and latches of a similar panel.


system
approximately
2. The storage extends at side or back side.

of claim 1 wherein each latch and catch a 45 degree angle from said front



The storage system of claim 1 wherein the panels are

constructed from plastic and windows are formed within the panels creating a panel grid appearance, whereby one may view the inside a cube formed by a group of panels through a panel.
4. The storage system of claim 1 wherein one or more extended elongated guides may be formed on a panel whereby a shelf or drawer may be supported.
5. The storage system of claim 1 further comprises an alignment stop formed as part of each of said latches, whereby a
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corresponding catch engaged within the latch is inhibited from moving side to side along the length of said catch.

6. The storage system of claim 1 further comprising a corner

Buttress, with a support edge, formed at the junction of a latch and a catch on adjacent sides of a corner, whereby upon connection of any two or more panels , the support edge of each adjacent corner buttresses contact each other and form a larger corner support.


7. The storage system of claim 1 further comprising :
a plurality of wheels each connected to a mounting post,

formed
a wheel bose in each corners of a panel adapted to engage a mounting post ; and
a stop extending from each post where by the insertion of a post into a wheel bose is restricted.



8. The storage system of claim 6 wherein each corner buttress is roughly diamond shaped.

9. The storage system of claim 1 further comprising : a door ;
atleast two hinges affixed on one side to said door and with a free end ; and,
at least one latch or catch extending from said free end adapted to engage with a corresponding latch and catch on said panel.
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10. The storage system of claim 1 wherein the panels are formed of a plastic-like material selected form the group consisting of, acrylinotrile-butadiene-styrene "ABS", Acetal, Acylic, Nylon, Polycarbonate Polypropylene, or Polyurethane.

11. The storage system of claim 3 further comprising a raised grid support formed along the said panel grid.

12 An assemble-in-place storage system comprising ; a plurality substantially square panels each with four , edges, four corners, a front side and a back side ;

a plastic latch and catch corner cover adapted to mount over the corners of each panel with alternating latches and catches supported thereon facing said either said front or said back side of said panels , and adapted to snap into a similar latch or catch of another panel ;
an alignment stop formed as part of each of said latches, whereby a corresponding catch engaged within the latch is inhibited from the moving side-to-side along the length of said catch ; and
a corner buttress, with a support edge, formed at the junctions of a latch and catch on adjacent sides of a corner, where by upon connection of any two or more panels, the support edge of each adjacent corner buttresses contact each other and form a larger corner support.

13. The storage system of claim 12 wherein each latch and catch corner cover is permanently affixed to said panel's corners.
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14. The storage system of claim 12 wherein the corner covers and constructed of dissimilar materials.

15. An assemble-in-place storage system comprising ;
a pluarity of substantially square plastic panels each with four edges, four corners, a front side and a back side ;

Eight alternating plastic latches and catches formed near the corners on the front side of each panel, each extending approximately 45 degrees from said front side, and formed with sufficient lubricity and memory to snap into a latch or catch of another similar panel ;

Eight alternating plastic latches and catches formed near the corners on the front side of each panel, each extending 45 degrees from said back side, and formed with sufficient lubricity and memory to snap into a latch or catch of another similar panel ;
The storage system of claim 1 further comprises an

alignment stop formed as part of each of said latches,

whereby a corresponding catch engaged within the latch is

inhibited from moving side along the length of said catch; and
a diamond corner buttress, with a support edge, formed at the junction of a latch and catch on adjacent sides of a corner, whereby upon connection of any two or more panels, the support edge of each adjacent corner buttresses contact each other and form a larger corner support.


16. The storage system of claim 15 wherein one or more extended


be formed on a panel whereby a shelf or
elongated guides may drawer may be supported

17. The storage system of claim 15 further comprising :
a plurality of wheels each connected to a mounting post;
a wheel bose formed in each corners of a panel adapted to

engage a mounting
a stop extending post into a wheel

post ; and
from each post whereby the insertion of a bose is restricted.

18. The storage system of claim 1 further comprising :
a door ;
atleast two hinges! affixed on one side to said door and with a free end ; and,
at least one latch or catch extending from said free end adapted to engage| with a corresponding latch and catch on said panel.

19. A method of constructing an assemble-in-place storage systems of ;

snapping the latches and catches of a first side panel with alternating latches and catches extending around its four corners, on both front and back sides, into the corresponding latches or catches of a similar second side panel ;
snapping the latches and catches of a third side panel with alternating latches and catches extending around its four corners, on both front and back sides, into the corresponding
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said first panel

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Snapping the latches and catches of a fourth side panel with alternating latches and catches extending around its four corners, on both front and back sides, into the corresponding latches or catches of said third and said first panels forming a cube open at the top and bottom.
20. The method of claim 19, comprising the further step of snapping the latches and catches of a bottom panel with alternating latches and catches extending around its four corners, on both front and back sides, into the corresponding latches or catches of said first , second, third and fourth side panels thereby forming a cube with a closed bottom.
Dated this 10th day of July, 2003

HIRAL CHANDRAKANT JOSHI AGENT FOR SARAVIS , DARREN

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Patent Number 213623
Indian Patent Application Number 696/MUMNP/2003
PG Journal Number 13/2008
Publication Date 31-Mar-2008
Grant Date 09-Jan-2008
Date of Filing 10-Jul-2003
Name of Patentee SARAVIS DARREN
Applicant Address SUITE 210, 2801 JUNIPERO AVENUE, SIGNAL HILL, CA 90806.
Inventors:
# Inventor's Name Inventor's Address
1 SARAVIS DARREN SUITE 210, 2801 JUNIPERO AVENUE, SIGNAL HILL, CA 90806.
PCT International Classification Number F16B 12/00
PCT International Application Number PCT/US02/00946
PCT International Filing date 2002-01-11
PCT Conventions:
# PCT Application Number Date of Convention Priority Country
1 09/759,898 2001-01-13 U.S.A.