Patent ID: 6241388
Filing Date: 2001-06-05
Classification: A47K

Abstract:
A portable article consisting essentially of:(1) a container comprised of two flat longitudinally extending members disposed opposite one another, two oppositely disposed flat terminal sidewalls, and a bottom panel, all joined to one another to form, in combination, a cavity into which articles may be placed; each of said terminal sidewalls including a retractable stiffener, said container being foldable when each said stiffener is retracted; and(2) means for suspending said container from a support, said suspension means consisting essentially of one or more cords joined at one end to said longitudinally extending members and, at the opposite end, to one or more hooks for engaging an overhead support;(3) said cord comprising:(a) two connecting segments, each of which are separately attached to a longitudinally extending member;(b) two first rings, each of which are individually attached to a said connecting segment;(c) two intermediate segments, each of which are attached to a said first ring;(d) a second ring, said second ring being attached to said intermediate segments at their respective ends, opposite said first ring;(e) two suspension segments, each of which are attached to said second ring; and(f) a third ring, said third ring being attached to said two suspension segments at their respective ends, opposite said second ring; said third ring being further attached to a hook.