Systems, devices, and/or methods for managing articles

Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a cabinet that comprises a cover, a base, a rotatable rod coupled to the base, a gun prong coupled to the rotatable rod, a prong magnet coupled to the gun prong, and a base magnet. Wherein, when the cover is opened to a predetermined position, the rotatable rod rotates to expose an Article placed on the gun prong. The rotation of the rotatable rod can be caused by repulsion between the prong magnet and the base magnet.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A wide variety of potential practical and useful embodiments will be more readily understood through the following detailed description of certain exemplary embodiments, with reference to the accompanying exemplary drawings in which:

FIG. 1is a frontal view of an exemplary embodiment of a cabinet1000;

FIG. 2is a perspective view of a portion of cabinet1000with a cover open;

FIG. 3is a perspective view of a portion of cabinet1000with the cover open;

FIG. 4is a rear view of cabinet1000with the cover open; and

FIG. 5is a perspective view of a rotatable rod5000.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a cabinet that comprises a cover, a base, a rotatable rod coupled to the base, a gun prong coupled to the rotatable rod, a prong magnet coupled to the gun prong, and a base magnet. Wherein, when the cover is opened to a predetermined position, the rotatable rod rotates to expose an Article placed on the gun prong. The rotation of the rotatable rod can be caused by repulsion between the prong magnet and the base magnet.

Certain exemplary embodiments provide a cabinet that can be used to store certain articles in a concealed manner. For example, a user of the cabinet can store a firearm such as handgun in the cabinet. The firearm stored in the cabinet will remain substantially concealed in the cabinet until a cover of the cabinet is raised above a predetermined level. A rotatable gun prong holds the article (e.g., handgun) and is constructed to swing forward when the cover of the cabinet is raised above a predetermined level. For example, the gun prong can be mounted to the cabinet via dowel pins or any other method allowing the gun prong to swing forward when the cover is lifted. The gun prong comprises a first magnet, which is attracted to a metal component (e.g., a screw) when the cover is opened. The first magnet also assists in retaining a gun on the gun prong when the gun barrel is magnetic. The gun prong is repelled by a second magnet of opposite polarity coupled to the cabinet. The repulsion of the first magnet by the second magnet further impels the gun prong to rotate when the cabinet is opened.

FIG. 1is a frontal view of an exemplary embodiment of a cabinet1000, which comprises a cover1100and a base1200. Cover1100and base1200can be slidably coupled via a tongue and groove design. Cabinet1000defines an aperture1120. Cabinet1000can be utilized to conceal the article (e.g., handgun).

FIG. 2is a perspective view of a portion of cabinet1000with a cover open, which shows base1200and of cabinet1000in which articles can be stored. Gun prong1300is coupled to a rotatable rod1360. Rotatable rod1360is rotatable in base1200, which allows gun prong1300to swing when cover1100is raised. When cover1100(seeFIG. 1) is raised, gun prong1300swings out exposing an article such that the article can be quickly removed by a user. Gun prong1300comprises a prong magnet1340that is magnetically attracted to a magnetic piece1320, which assists in exposing the article. When comprising a component (e.g., a gun barrel) that is attracted to prong magnet1340, prong magnet1340assists in restraining the article on gun prong1300.

Wherein, when cover1100is opened to a predetermined position, rotatable rod1360rotates to expose an Article placed on gun prong1300. The rotation of rotatable rod1360is caused by repulsion between prong magnet1340and base magnet1400and/or attraction between prong magnet1340and magnetic piece1320. In certain exemplary embodiments, magnetic piece1320can be a magnet.

The Article can be a firearm. In certain exemplary embodiments, cover1100is slidable. In other exemplary embodiments, cover1100is rotatable. In certain exemplary embodiments, rotatable rod1360is coupled to base120via a pair of pins (see, e.g., dowel pins5400ofFIG. 5). Cabinet1000defines aperture1120. Cover1100can engages with base1200via a tongue and groove. The Article can be a firearm.

In certain exemplary embodiments, cabinet1000resembles a household cabinet. In other exemplary embodiments, cabinet1000resembles a picture frame. In other exemplary embodiments, cabinet1000resembles a framed mirror.

FIG. 3is a perspective view of a portion of cabinet1000with the cover open. Cabinet1000comprises a base magnet1400, which has an opposing polarity to prong magnet1340. Having an opposing polarity causes base magnet1400to repel prong magnet1340. The repulsion of prong magnet1340by base magnet1400impels gun prong1300outward when cover1100(seeFIG. 1) is raised.

FIG. 4is a rear view of cabinet1000with the cover removed from base1200. Aperture1120is illustrated with base1200removed.

FIG. 5is a perspective view of a rotatable rod5000, which comprises a primary rod5100, a gun prong5200, a door prong5300, and dowel pins5400. Door prong5200can be coupled to rotatable rod5000. Door prong5300is constructed to restrain a cover (see cover1100ofFIG. 1) from motion after the cover (see cover1100ofFIG. 1is lifted to a predetermined position relative to a base (see base1200ofFIG. 1). Rotatable rod5000can be coupled to an exemplary cabinet with a bearing5500on each of dowel pins5400to result in a smooth low friction motion.

DEFINITIONS

When the following terms are used substantively herein, the accompanying definitions apply. These terms and definitions are presented without prejudice, and, consistent with the application, the right to redefine these terms during the prosecution of this application or any application claiming priority hereto is reserved. For the purpose of interpreting a claim of any patent that claims priority hereto, each definition (or redefined term if an original definition was amended during the prosecution of that patent), functions as a clear and unambiguous disavowal of the subject matter outside of that definition.a—at least one.activity—an action, act, step, and/or process or portion thereof.adapter—a device used to effect operative compatibility between different parts of one or more pieces of an apparatus or system.and/or—either in conjunction with or in alternative to.apparatus—an appliance or device for a particular purpose.article—a particular item or object.associate—to join, connect together, and/or relate.attraction—a force under the influence of which objects tend to move toward each other.barrel—a tube of a gun through which a bullet is fired.base—a portion of a frame that is coupled to a pair of sides and engages with a cabinet and slidable cover.bearing—a device that supports, guides, and reduces the friction of motion between fixed and moving machine parts.cabinet—a piece of furniture constructed to mount to a wall that has an appearance of not comprising a compartment.can—is capable of, in at least some embodiments.catch—a piece of an object that can restrain motion of the object relative to another object.compartment—a space that is partitioned off.comprising—including but not limited to.configure—to make suitable or fit for a specific use or situation.connect—to join or fasten together.constructed to—made to and/or designed to.coupling—to join together.coupleable—capable of being joined, connected, and/or linked together.coupling—linking in some fashion.cover—a face that covers a cabinet opening.define—to establish the outline, form, or structure of.device—a machine, manufacture, and/or collection thereof.dowel pin—a type of fastener used to hold an object in place.enclosed—substantially surrounded.expose—to uncover something.firearm—a small arms weapon, as a pistol, from which a projectile is fired by gunpowder.frame—a rigid structure joined so as to surround a substantially empty space, and used as a support for other parts of the rigid structure.framed mirror—a reflective surface that is surrounded on its perimeter by an enclosure.gun prong—a projecting bar that is sized smaller than a barrel of a firearm storable thereon.household—a residence.install—to connect or set in position and prepare for use.magnet—a material or object that produces a magnetic field.magnetic—capable of being attracted by a magnetic field.may—is allowed and/or permitted to, in at least some embodiments.method—a process, procedure, and/or collection of related activities for accomplishing something.mirror—an object that reflects light in such a way that, for incident light in some range of wavelengths, the reflected light preserves many or most of the detailed physical characteristics of the original light.object—a tangible thing.object frame—a frame comprised by something.open—allowing access to inside.peg—a pin of wood or other material that can be fitted into something, as to hang things on.picture—an image, illustration, or drawing that is mounted in a display frame.picture frame—an enclosure that surrounds a perimeter of an image or piece of artwork that allows the image or piece of artwork to be placed on a wall of a building.piece—a part of a larger device or system.place—to put in a particular location and/or position.plurality—the state of being plural and/or more than one.position—a place occupied by something.predetermined—established in advance.provide—to furnish, supply, give, and/or make available.prong—a pin projecting from a surface.repeatedly—again and again; repetitively.repulsion—a force under the influence of which objects tend to move away from each other.resembles—looks substantially like.responsive—reacting to an influence and/or impetus.rod—a thin straight bar having a substantially circular cross-section.rotatable—capable of turning about an axis.rotate—to turn about an axis.set—a related plurality.slidable—constructed to move along in substantially continuous contact with a surface.substantially—to a great extent or degree.support—to bear the weight of, especially from below.system—a collection of mechanisms, devices, machines, articles of manufacture, processes, data, and/or instructions, the collection designed to perform one or more specific functions.tongue and groove—a construction via which two objects are releasably coupled together. One piece defines a pair of slots (the groove), one groove cut along each of two edges. The other piece has a ridge (the tongue) on each of two opposite edges. Each tongue projects a little less than the depth of the corresponding groove. The two pieces fit together closely as the piece comprising the ridges slides into the piece defining the grooves.via—by way of and/or utilizing.wall—a vertical construction with a length and height greater than a thickness and is used to at least partially enclose.weight distribution—how mass is apportioned within an object.

Still other substantially and specifically practical and useful embodiments will become readily apparent to those skilled in this art from reading the above-recited and/or herein-included detailed description and/or drawings of certain exemplary embodiments. It should be understood that numerous variations, modifications, and additional embodiments are possible, and accordingly, all such variations, modifications, and embodiments are to be regarded as being within the scope of this application.

Thus, regardless of the content of any portion (e.g., title, field, background, summary, description, abstract, drawing figure, etc.) of this application, unless clearly specified to the contrary, such as via explicit definition, assertion, or argument, with respect to any claim, whether of this application and/or any claim of any application claiming priority hereto, and whether originally presented or otherwise:there is no requirement for the inclusion of any particular described or illustrated characteristic, function, activity, or element, any particular sequence of activities, or any particular interrelationship of elements;no characteristic, function, activity, or element is “essential”;any elements can be integrated, segregated, and/or duplicated;any activity can be repeated, any activity can be performed by multiple entities, and/or any activity can be performed in multiple jurisdictions; andany activity or element can be specifically excluded, the sequence of activities can vary, and/or the interrelationship of elements can vary.

Moreover, when any number or range is described herein, unless clearly stated otherwise, that number or range is approximate. When any range is described herein, unless clearly stated otherwise, that range includes all values therein and all subranges therein. For example, if a range of 1 to 10 is described, that range includes all values therebetween, such as for example, 1.1, 2.5, 3.335, 5, 6.179, 8.9999, etc., and includes all subranges therebetween, such as for example, 1 to 3.65, 2.8 to 8.14, 1.93 to 9, etc.

When any claim element is followed by a drawing element number, that drawing element number is exemplary and non-limiting on claim scope. No claim of this application is intended to invoke paragraph six of 35 USC 112 unless the precise phrase “means for” is followed by a gerund.

Any information in any material (e.g., a United States patent, United States patent application, book, article, etc.) that has been incorporated by reference herein, is only incorporated by reference to the extent that no conflict exists between such information and the other statements and drawings set forth herein. In the event of such conflict, including a conflict that would render invalid any claim herein or seeking priority hereto, then any such conflicting information in such material is specifically not incorporated by reference herein.

Accordingly, every portion (e.g., title, field, background, summary, description, abstract, drawing figure, etc.) of this application, other than the claims themselves, is to be regarded as illustrative in nature, and not as restrictive, and the scope of subject matter protected by any patent that issues based on this application is defined only by the claims of that patent.