Abstract:
A collapsible storage container can include a set of opposing side walls forming an interior concavity. The container can include dividing partitions with a handle or fingerholes. The dividing partition can divide the concavity forms two or more distinct cavities from the interior concavity. Each of the cavities can be able to store or carry objects. The two or more opposing side walls can include a cutout for permitting access to the handle or fingerholes.

Description:
BACKGROUND 
       [0001]    The present invention relates to the field of storage containers and, more particularly, to a collapsible document storage container. 
         [0002]    Offices rely on file folders to organize large amounts of paperwork and maintain efficiency of the office filing system. Traditionally, folders storage solutions such as hanging folders and magazine folder organizers have been utilized. These solutions however have significant disadvantages which often detract from their usability. Hanging file folders must be kept in a hanging storage organizer such as a file cabinet which can be impractical when folders are needed to be rapidly inserted or removed. Further, hanging file folders often allow papers stored in the folder to fall out accidentally. Many times, when a user attempts to insert a paper document into the hanging file folder, the document can slide between the cracks. Additionally, the hooks associated with hanging file folders often catch on a myriad of objects such as user&#39;s clothes, furniture, and even other folders. 
         [0003]    Magazine folder organizers are frequently used for rapid storage and access of folders. However, moving the organizers when the organizers are filled are often wrought with difficulty as organizers do not allow for portability. Frequently magazine folder organizers lack grab handles, have handles which allow for lopsided carry, and often require two hand carry. As a result, organizers are often left out shelves and/or desks resulting in disarray and disorganization. 
       BRIEF SUMMARY 
       [0004]    One aspect of the present invention can include an apparatus for a collapsible document storage container. A collapsible storage container can include a set of opposing side walls forming an interior concavity. The container can include dividing partitions with a handle or fingerholes. The dividing partition can divide the concavity forms two or more distinct cavities from the interior concavity. Each of the cavities can be able to store or carry objects. The two or more opposing side walls can include a cutout for permitting access to the handle or fingerholes. 
         [0005]    Another aspect of the present invention can include an apparatus for a collapsible document storage container. A collapsible storage container including a set of opposing side walls forming an interior concavity. The container can include dividing partitions with a handle or fingerholes. The dividing partition can divide the concavity into two distinct cavities from the interior concavity. Each of the cavities can be able to store or carry objects. The opposing side walls can include a cutout for permitting access to the handle or fingerholes. The length of the two distinct cavities can be approximately twenty percent larger than twelve inches or approximately twenty percent smaller than twelve inches. 
         [0006]    Yet another aspect of the present invention can include an apparatus for a collapsible document storage container. A collapsible storage container can include two opposing side walls forming a uniform concavity. The uniform concavity can be divided longitudinally into two smaller concavities by a dividing partition spanning the length of the container. The partition can include a handle or fingerholes for carrying the container. The opposing side walls can include a cutout for permitting access to the handle or fingerholes. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0007]      FIG. 1A  is a schematic diagram illustrating a set of embodiments for a collapsible document storage container in accordance with an embodiment of the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. 
           [0008]      FIG. 1B  is a schematic diagram illustrating an embodiment for a collapsible document storage container in accordance with an embodiment of the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. 
           [0009]      FIG. 2  is a schematic diagram illustrating an embodiment for a collapsible document storage container in accordance with an embodiment of the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0010]    The present disclosure is a solution for a collapsible document storage container. In the solution, a document storage container can include an internal dividing partition with an ergonomic handle. In one embodiment, container can be divided into two discrete concavities by dividing partition. In one instance, container can be placed within a larger document box (e.g., sleeve) which can permit stacking or side-by-side placement of like containers. 
         [0011]      FIG. 1A  is a schematic diagram illustrating a set of embodiments  110 ,  130  for a collapsible document storage container in accordance with an embodiment of the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. Embodiments  110 ,  130  can be present in the context of embodiment  150 , and/or  210 . 
         [0012]    As used herein, a container  112  can be a storage container for storing or carrying which can include an interior concavity for organizing file folders and/or paper documents. Container  112  materials can include, but is not limited to, corrugated fiberboard, paperboard, plastic (e.g., polyethylene), and the like. In one embodiment, container  112  materials can include recycled materials (e.g., post-consumer materials). 
         [0013]    In embodiment  110 , an isometric view  111  can illustrate a collapsible document storage container  112  for storing or carrying office folders. For example, container  112  can be utilized to organize folders, files, and paper documents in a vertical manner or horizontal manner (e.g., spine up/down). In one embodiment, container  112  length, width, and/or height can conform to the size of stationary (e.g., common office folders), customized office supplies (e.g., notebooks), and the like. In the embodiment, example, container  112  can be utilized to organize expandable file folders, hanging file folders, two pocket portfolios, and the like. For example, container  112  length can be 15 inches to accommodate two common folder sizes such as legal (e.g., 14.75 inches) and letter (e.g., 11.75 inches). 
         [0014]    It should be appreciated that container  112  can include pockets, partitions, and the like to organize smaller office stationary including, but not limited to, index cards, business cards, and the like. 
         [0015]    It should be appreciated that container  112  size and/or shape can conform to any arbitrary arrangement. For example, container  112  can be a two section folder holding container with a width of 5 inches, a length of 12 inches, and height of 9 inches able to hold approximately 70 folders. In one instance, container  112  can an increased width (e.g., 10″ width) for storing large quantities of folders (e.g., 140 folders). 
         [0016]    It should be appreciated that container  112  cost is insignificant when compared to traditional folder containers. That is, container  112  is extremely low in cost and economical even when large quantities are required. 
         [0017]    In embodiment  110 , a document storage container  112  can include a dividing partition  117  which can enable the concavity of container  112  to be divided into two separate concavities  120 ,  122 . In one instance, partition  117  length and height can conform to the interior dimensions enabling two discrete concavities  120 ,  122  to be established. For example, partition  117  can contact the interior base of container  112  and interior side walls of container  112  (e.g., dotted line) to distinctly separate each concavity from the other. 
         [0018]    Container  112  can include, but is not limited to, walls  124 ,  126 ,  128 ,  129 , ergonomic grip handle  114 , partition  117 , label regions  113 ,  118 , side face  172 , and the like. In one instance, cut-outs  116  can permit easy access to handle  114  of partition  116 . In the instance, cut-outs  116  can conform to any shape, length and the like which enable access to handle  114 . That is, at least a portion of the wall  124 ,  126  adjacent and/or surrounding the area proximate to the handle  114  can be lower than the partition height to enable an unobstructed path to the handle  114 . For example, the middle region of wall  124 ,  126  can have a height of 6 inches while the end (e.g., regions near the corners) can have a height of 9 inches. It should be appreciated that cut-outs can symmetrical, asymmetrical, and the like. For example, cut-outs can have a curved shaped similar to a teardrop curve (e.g., a plane curve given by a set of parametric equations). 
         [0019]    In embodiment  130 , document storage container  112  can be placed into a larger document storage container  134 . For example, container  112  can be a removable folder holding insert (e.g., hopper) which can fit into a conventional banker box (e.g., 12 L″×15 W″×10 H″). In one embodiment, size and/or shape of container  112  can permit side by side placement of two or more containers  112  within larger container  134 . For example, a container  112  can be placed next to a similar container  132  already in a storage box  134 . In one instance, container  112  can permit stacking of like containers. For example, container  112  can be placed on top of a similar container  132  within a larger storage container  134  (e.g., 13 L″×16 W″×20 H″). That is, in one instance, container  112  can be a component of a multi-part storage solution. 
         [0020]    It should be appreciated that stacking and/or placement of container  112  is not limited to the arrangement described herein and can include any arbitrary packing configuration. For example, container  112  can be placed on its side (e.g., wall  126  contacting the interior base of container  134  and wall  124  facing upwards) within container  134 . 
         [0021]    It should be appreciated that container  112  is designed to fit into/with traditional storage solutions including, but not limited to, file boxes, shelves, vertical and/or horizontal file cabinets, moving boxes, desktops, cabinets, laundry room shelves, and the like. 
         [0022]    Drawings presented herein are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed to limit the invention in any regard. It should be understood that partition  117  can provide structural support to the container  112  when the container  112  is filled. For example, partition  117  can function as an internal brace to support walls  124 ,  126 ,  128 ,  129 . 
         [0023]      FIG. 1B  is a schematic diagram illustrating an embodiment  150  for a collapsible document storage container in accordance with an embodiment of the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. Embodiment  150  can be present in the context of embodiment  110 ,  130 , and/or  210 . 
         [0024]    In embodiment  150 , a top view  151  can illustrate a collapsible document storage container  112 . In one instance, container  112  can conform to a regular rectangle with two long sides  124 ,  126  and two short sides  128 ,  129 . It should be appreciated that container  112  is not limited to a regular shape and can conform to any arbitrary configuration. For example, container  112  can be a circular document storage container with an internal divider partition  117  forming two semi-circular concavities  120 ,  122 . 
         [0025]    In front view  171 , collapsible document storage container  112  can be flattened  172 . In one embodiment base flap  176  can be removed permitting container  112  to be flattened laterally resulting in front wall  124  and side wall  128  lying parallel to each other and to base flap. That is, the concavity  120 ,  122  can be dismissed when the container is flattened  172 . For example, the container  112  can be flattened to a width of 16.75 inches, 15 inches of height, and ⅛th of an inch in thickness. 
         [0026]    Drawings presented herein are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed to limit the invention in any regard. It should be appreciated that base flap can be secured by an arbitrary fastening mechanism and is not limited to slot and tab fastening. 
         [0027]      FIG. 2  is a schematic diagram illustrating an embodiment  210  for a blank for a collapsible document storage container in accordance with an embodiment of the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. Embodiment  210  can be present in the context of embodiment  110 ,  130 , and/or  150 . 
         [0028]    In embodiment  210 , a blank  211  for a collapsible storage container can be illustrated. In one instance, dashed lines can indicate score lines and dotted lines can indicate manufacturer joints. It should be appreciated that blank  211  can lack slots. Blank  211  can include a manufacturer joint (e.g., flap  212 ), interior dividing partition  214 , reinforcing flap  218 , wall  220 ,  224 ,  228 ,  234 , and base flap  226 . In one embodiment, flap  212  can include one or more adhesive materials enabling rapid assembly of the blank  211 . For example, flap  212  can include a self-adhesive strip which can be rapidly secured to permit user assembly of blank  212 . That is, blank  212  can be easily stored and assembled on demand. 
         [0029]    In one instance, interior dividing partition  214  can include an ergonomic handle  216  which can include a push flap  217 , and a label region  213 . In one embodiment wall  220  can include a label region  213 ,  215 , base flap  226 . In the embodiment, base flap  226  can include slot  225  and tab  227  which can be secured to tab  232 . 
         [0030]    In one embodiment, blank  211  can include one or more label regions  213 ,  215 . In one instance, wall  224  can include a lined label region  213  and a circular lined label region  215 . In one embodiment, wall  228  can include a lined label region  213  and a circular lined label region  215  and tab  232 . In one instance, wall  234  can include lined label region  213  and a circular lined label region  215 . That is, in one embodiment, each of the four walls of the container can include writable areas. In one embodiment, circular lined label region  215  can include multiple lines for allowing detailed descriptors to be assigned to container. 
         [0031]    It should be appreciated that blank  211  can be a simple continuous design enabling low waste and high efficiency during production. That is, since blank  211  can lack slots, waste from stock can be kept to a minimum. 
         [0032]    Drawings presented herein are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed to limit the invention in any regard. It should be appreciated that blank  211  can include printed bar codes, labels, and graphic designs and is not limited to the exact configuration described herein. 
         [0033]    The corresponding structures, materials, acts, and equivalents of all means or step plus function elements in the claims below are intended to include any structure, material, or act for performing the function in combination with other claimed elements as specifically claimed. The description of the present invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description, but is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the invention in the form disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. The embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and the practical application, and to enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the invention for various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.