Patent Publication Number: US-2003230610-A1

Title: Tidy Trunk

Description:
SPECIFICATIONS  
       [0001] This invention is designed primarily as an enclosure system to secure grocery or other bags for transportation in a vehicle from the store to the home. It will secure and enable the contents to remain safely and conveniently in the bags throughout the driving period. (See FIG. 1) This invention can also be used to hold and store other items such as emergency equipment, tools, etc. in the back of a trunk, vehicle storage area or truck in an orderly manner for an indefinite time period.  
       [0002] It is designed to be put together quickly and easily, consisting of 2 top slotted base pieces, and  3  bottom slotted cross pieces, (See FIGS. 2 a  &amp;  2   b ) that slide together as shown (See FIGS.  3 , 4 &amp; 5 ). To enclose all twelve compartments there is a frame, consisting of 4 alternately slotted frame pieces, that fit conveniently over the entire structure for complete enclosure. (See FIGS. 6&amp;7) Invention can be used with or without frame at users discretion.  
       [0003] This invention is also designed to fit together in a variety of pocket patterns to accommodate a wide variety of product sizes and shapes and facilitate other storage uses. This is done by the simple removal of one or more of the cross, or base pieces as shown (See FIGS.  8 , 9 &amp; 10 ) but are not limited to the variations shown.  
       [0004] The easy hold tabs located on all base and cross pieces (See FIG. 2 c ) and easy hold slots located on all frame pieces (See FIG. 6 a ) are an extra design feature that helps prevent movement of the pockets and frame and provide extra strength. Tabs, on base and cross pieces, slip easily into slots, on and around frame pieces. (See FIGS. 1&amp;7)  
       [0005] When not in use, this invention is designed to easily compress and fold flat, without disassembling for storage in trunk or area of storage in cars not designed with trunks, or back of truck, to provide full use of trunk space or truck bed. (See FIG. 11) It is designed to pop up again for easy and immediate use.  
       [0006] While the standard size dimensions are approximate, this invention might be designed in various sizes to accommodate all sized vehicles. Approximate standard size dimensions are 42 in.×34½ in. and can be used in either direction. Approximate pocket size is 11 in.×10½ in. Approximate pocket depth is 8 in. Actual dimensions will be decided during the manufacturing process.  
       [0007] It is our intention to produce this invention out of a strong, flexible material such as corrugated cardboard, plastic, etc. but not limited to those materials. Actual product material will also be determined during the manufacturing process.  
       [0008] Our invention, although pictured in black and white, may be manufactured in various solid or printed colors at our discretion at the time of manufacturing.  
       Tidy Trunk 
     
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS  
     [0009] Enclosure system to secure grocery, other bags or individual items safely and conveniently during transportation from one destination to another. (See FIG. 1)  
     [0010] Two top slotted base pieces, and three bottom slotted cross pieces, (See FIGS. 2 a &amp; 2   b ) that slide together. (See FIGS.  3 , 4 &amp; 5 )  
     [0011] Frame, consisting of four alternately slotted frame pieces that fir conveniently over entire structure for complete enclosure. (See FIGS. 6&amp;7)  
     [0012] Modification by the simple removal of one or more of the cross or base pieces. (See FIG. 8.9&amp; 10 ) 
    
    
     [0013] “Easy Hold” tabs located on base and cross pieces. (See FIG. 2 c )  
     [0014] “Easy Hold” slots located on frame pieces. (See FIG. 6 a )  
     [0015] Tabs on base and cross pieces slip easily into Slots on and around frame pieces. (See FIGS. 1&amp;7)  
     [0016] Compresses and folds flat, without disassembling. (See FIG. 11)