COMBINED SEAT, STAND, BENCH, HOLDING DEVICE, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL CONTAINER

Abstract: A portable multi-purpose combination device for use in the performance of an activity, comprises two separable, inter-engaging constituent parts arranged to serve complementary functions relating to such activity. One said part comprises a base part constructed as a receptacle for holding articles, implements and/or materials required for or useful in the performance of said activity. The other part comprises a cover part arranged to removably fit over, protect, and be supported by said base part, and is constructed so as when removed from said base part to serve alternatively (a) as a seat, support, workbench, or step useful in the performance of the said activity, or (b) when inverted, as a temporary receptacle for materials useful in, associated with, or arising from the performance of said activity. The base part has uppermost one or more carrying handles, which protrude through an aperture or respective apertures formed uppermost in said cover part so as to facilitate the carrying of the combination device. The cover part is separable from said base part by releasing and lifting said cover part so as to disengage said handle or handles from said aperture or respective apertures in said cover part.

Description: COMBINED SEAT, STAND, BENCH, HOLDING DEVICE, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL CONT INER. This invention relates to a secure seat, stand, bench, holding device, _Lorage and disposal container which is Tl'i?» . ;-tr't- r.vei _■! ■ ■, <.-m l _•_- of users who u_e one container to store tlii'i'jr ιiι and .-,ι.perate devi e? to use as a stand, seat or eiich. F nιfjit.-_ of this ar&i The cat- peril_τ ωlio lias bag of tools, a set of steps "iiid i-or table bench. A huits i i- who ii-• • _= ri bo;, of le.'in.np materials and a stool . A y_rd_iι_r who ha-. _ set of tools, and zx buclet for wo s or f ortI1J s r .r. Li addition there ar users who u_e a storage container as a devi e but cannot obt_ιn access while it is being used. An e ample 3 of th s is: I lltJ clliy t t Wll'-J -1 L_ U.I -1 Jd ^ , I.- - U IL ll_l-_ _l_ _1__'''J - 1 - obtain acces . The functions of this mention are normall seperate items designed specifically for each task. The invention combines the essential features of each individual item into one combined device which is portable. In addition it mar-es the contents secure when not in use. The invention allows for several items to be carried together and it offers a saving in the cost of purchasing several seperate devices. According to thi invention there is provided; a "shell", or "shells", which performs the function of seat, stand, bench, holding device and container and; a "frame" which e farms the functi n o+ storage of tools, materials, cl thing, food, sports equipment or chemicals. The type of storage container within, or part of, the "frame" would be dependant on the application. The "shell" and "frame" CAΠ be securely joined together when they are being moved, stored, or used. Figure 1 shows in perspective the invention being carried to its place of use. F guri-j 2 shows the seperation of the "frame" from the "_h_'13 ". F.gurε. 3 .news the "shell" being used as a bench and ho Jing evι_e and "frame" as a tool and iling store. Figui o chows the "shell" being used as seat and "frame" to -.- >-<t fi hi g ta l'le. F'y r _ hι- _ th_ "_hell" being used as a stand a.nd the "fi" uiie" to sto. e cleaning utensils. FJ '_'-,!' i-:- o sr-p.-'-J.- the "shell" being used as a container and thi' "fr-3ιϊit_" to store gardening utensil-.

Claims: CLAIMS 1. A portable mu1 t I -pur ose combination device for use in the performance of an acti ity, whi h device comprises two separable, int r-engagi g constituent pa'rts arranged to serve complemen ary functions 5 relating to suc activity; o e said constitue t part comprising a base part constructed as a receptacle for holding articles, implements and/or materials required for or useful in the performa ce of said activity, and the other constituent part comprising a cover part 10 arranged to removably fit over, protect, and be supported by said base part, and being constructed so as when emoved fro said base part to se e alternatively (a) as a seat, suppo t, workbench, or step useful in the performance of he said activity, 15 or (b) when inverted, as a temporary receptacle for materials useful in, associated with, or arising from the performance of said activity; said base part having uppermost one or more carrying handles, whi h handle or handles protrude through an aperture or 20 respective apertures formed uppermost in said cover part so as to facilitate the carrying of the combination device; and said cover part being separable from said base part by lifting said cover part so as to dise age s id ha dle or ha dles fro 25 said aperture or respective apert res in s id cover par t . 2. A device accordi g to claim 1, wherein said base part comprises at least two trays spaced apart vertically one above the other, and a central pillar carried rigidly in a central part of the bottom one of said tr ys, the other o said t ays in c rried at a central part thereof on said illar. 3. A device according to claim 2 , wherein said central pillar is arranged to extend upwardly through a said aperture in said cover part and to carry uppermost a said carrying handle. 4. A device accordi g to claim 2 or 3, wherein said bottom tray is rectangul r and is provided along its two longer edges with respective slots into which the corresponding longer edge portions of said cover part respectively engage and are supported thereby. 5. A device according to claim 1, wherein said base part comprises a rectangular bottom tray bounded by two opposed longer walls, and two opposed shorter walls, and wherein said shorter walls extend upwards above the two longer walls, and are joined uppermost by a central longitudinal member which carries centrally a said carrying handle arranged to protrude upwardly through a said aperture in s id cover part. 6. A device according to claim 5, wherein said bottom tray is provide with at least ne vertical partition wall which is arranged to sub-divide said tray into a plurality of compartments. 7. A device accordi g to claim 1, wherein said base part comprises a rectangular bottom tray bounded by two opposed longer walls, and two opposed shorter walls, and each of said shorter walls carries centrally thereof a said carrying handle, each of which handles is arranged to protrude upwardly through a respective aperture in said cover part. 8. A device accordi g to claim 7, wherein said bottom tray is provided wi h at leant one vertical partition w ll which Is ar anged to .sub-divide aid tray into a plurality of compart ents. 9. A device according to claim 1, wherein s i base part comprises a rectangular bottom tray bounded by two opposed longer walls, and two shorter walls; and wherei a partition wall extends between the two shorter walls, is inclined non-perpendl cular1y to a floor member of that bottom tray, divides the tray into two compartments, and is provided with a plurality of supporting means for supporting thereon respective i plements . 10. A device according to claim 9, wher in each of said shorter walls carries uppermost a said carrying handle which extends upwards through a said aperture in said cover part. 11. A device acc rding to y one f the laims 4 to 10, wherein the said longer walls of said bottom tray converge in an upwards direction, and said cover part includes correspondin ly convergent, opposed longer walls which are joined at their respective ends by non- convergent opposed shorter w lls. 12. A device according to claim 11, wherein the said longer walls of said bottom tray converge in an upwards direction, and said shorter walls of said bottom tray converge in an upwards direction, and wherein said cover part includes a pair of opposed longer walls which are joined at their respective ends by a pair of opposed shorter walls, said longer and shorter walls of said cover part being convergent in manners similar to those of the respective pairs of longer and shorter walls of said bottom tray. 13. A device according to any one of the claims 1, 5 and 6, wherein said base part is constructed so as to incorporate ays and artitions for forming a plurality of containers for receiving respectively tools, articles a d/or materials useful in carrying on carpentry activities, and wherein s id cover part is provided on its uppermost surface with a workplece grlpplng means arranged to receive and releasably grip a workpiece to be worked upon in the course of carpentry activities. 14. A device according to claim 13, wherein said cover part is provided with an additlona-1 workpiece gripping means spaced apart from the Irst-me ioned gripping means and arranged to receive and releasably grip said workpiece at a second position thereon. 15. A device accor ing to any o e of he claims 1 , 2 and 3, wherein said base part is constructed so as to incorporate a lurality of tra s for receiving articles and/or materials required for or useful in angling activities, and said cover part is construct d so as to serve as a seat upon w ich an an ler ma sit during the performance of angling activities. 16. A device according to any one of the claims 1, 7 and 8, wherein said base part is constructed so as to Incorporate partitions for forming a lurality of containers for receivin respectively ut sils, materials and/or articles of clothing useful in or to be worked upon in the performance of domestic cleaning activities, and s id cover art Is c nstruct d so s to serve as a step for standing upon to reach high objects or places as required in such cleaning ctivities. 17. A device according to any one of the claims 1, 9 and 10, wherein said base part is constructed so as to incorporate a rack for receivin nd holding utensils and a container or r cei ing a nd hol in mat ri ls and/or chemicals, which utensils, materials and chemicals are useful in gardening activities, and said cover part is constructed so as when inverted to constitute a container for receiving and holding temporarily garden fertilisers, chemicals or weeds. 18. A device according to any preceding claim, Including m ans for releasa ly secu in s id cover part against removal from said base part. 19. A device acc rdin to any pr ceding claim, substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to or as shown in the respective relevant figures or groups of associated figures of the accompanying diagr mmatic drawings.

Inventors: LENNON NEVILLE JOHN, LENNON, NEVILLE, JOHN
Applicants: LENNON NEVILLE JOHN, LENNON, NEVILLE, JOHN
Application year: 1986
Main classification: A45C9
IPC codes: A01K97, A45C5, A45C9, A45C13, B25H3