Patent Publication Number: US-2023150110-A1

Title: Tool Storage Device

Description:
TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The present disclosure relates generally to tool storage devices. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Crafters utilize many kinds of tools to create crafting projects. In some instances, a single crafting project may require the use of two or more different tools that conduct work on a workpiece. Many of these tools have small parts that may be easily lost or misplaced. Such tools may also include a sharp blade. Therefore, a need exists in the art to develop devices that can assist a user in managing tools and associated parts. 
     SUMMARY 
     One aspect of the disclosure provides a container for storing one or more implements. The container includes a first implement tray. The first implement tray includes a sidewall portion and a base portion. The sidewall portion defines a length that extends along a longitudinal axis from a first end of the sidewall portion that forms an opening to a second end of the sidewall portion. The sidewall portion defines an internal chamber that is configured to receive an axial portion of at least one implement of the one or more implements. The base portion is disposed proximate the first end of the sidewall portion and radially extending outward from the longitudinal axis to an inner peripheral surface of the sidewall portion. The base portion also includes a top surface, a bottom surface, and at least one passage. The top surface is configured to support a head portion of the at least one implement of the one or more implements. The bottom surface is disposed opposite the top surface and opposes the internal chamber. The at least one passage is formed through a thickness of the base portion that extends between the top surface and the bottom surface of the base portion. The at least one passage defines a width sufficient to prevent arrangement of the head portion of the at least one implement of the one or more implements through the at least one passage while permitting arrangement of the axial portion of the at least one implement of the one or more implements through the at least one passage when the head portion of the at least one implement of the one or more implements is supported by the top surface. 
     Implementations of the disclosure may include one or more of the following optional features. In some implementations, when the head portion of the at least one implement of the one or more implements is supported by the top surface of the base portion, the axial portion of the at least one implement of the one or more implements axially extends through the at least one passage from a proximal end of an axial portion of the at least one implement that is attached to the head portion and terminates within the internal chamber at a distal end of the axial portion. In some examples, the distal end of the axial portion of the at least one implement of the one or more implements is disposed within the internal chamber at a location between the bottom surface of the base portion and the second end of the sidewall portion. In other examples, one or more passages of the at least one passage forms a straight cross-sectional shape. 
     In some implementations, one or more passages of the at least one passage forms an arcuate cross-sectional shape. In other implementations, the at least one passage includes two or more passages, wherein the width of the two or more passages is the same. In yet other implementations, the width is constant along a length of each passage of the one or more passages. 
     In some configurations, the at least one passage includes two or more passages. The two or more passages include a first passage having an arcuate shape and a second passage having the same arcuate shape as the first trough. In other configurations, the first passage and the second passage are diametrically opposed from one another. In yet other configurations, the two or more passages include a third passage disposed between the first passage and the second passage. 
     In some examples, the container includes a second implement tray. The second implement tray is removably attached to the first implement tray. The second implement tray includes a base portion and a sidewall portion. The base portion includes a lower surface that is configured to support the second implement tray on a support surface. The sidewall portion forms an open end of the second implement tray. The open end includes an attachment surface configured to mate with a corresponding attachment feature formed by the first end of the sidewall portion of the first implement tray to permit removable attachment of the first implement tray with the second implement tray. 
     In some implementations, the attachment surface of the open end of the sidewall portion of the second implement tray is configured to mate with the corresponding attachment feature formed by the first end of the sidewall portion of the first implement tray via compression or cooperating threads. In other implementations, a diameter formed by the first end of the sidewall portion of the first implement tray at the opening is different than a diameter of the open end of the sidewall portion of the second implement tray. In other implementations, the first end of the sidewall portion of the first implement tray is configured to support the first implement tray on the support surface when the second implement tray is not attached to the first implement tray. In yet other implementations, an outer surface of the sidewall portion of the second implement tray is radially aligned with an outer surface of the sidewall portion of the first implement tray when the first implement tray is attached to the second implement tray. 
     In other configurations, the base portion of the second implement tray includes a component receiving surface configured to receive at least one implement of the one or more implements. The component receiving surface of the base portion of the second implement tray is axially spaced apart from the bottom surface of the base portion of the first implement tray when the second implement tray is attached to the first implement tray. In yet other configurations, the component receiving surface defines one or more recesses. Each recess of the one or more recesses is configured to retain the at least one implement of the one or more implements. 
     In some examples, the container includes a lid that is configured to enclose the base portion of the first implement tray that is arranged near the second end of the sidewall portion of the first implement tray. In other examples, the container includes a hinge defining an axis of rotation substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the first implement tray. The lid is configured to rotate relative to the first implement tray via the hinge between an open position that permits access the at least one implement of the one or more implements and a closed position that prevents access to the at least one implement of the one or more implements. In yet other examples, the hinge is fixedly attached to one of the lid and the first implement tray for rotatably coupling the other of the lid and the first implement tray. In further examples, the hinge is integrally formed with one of the lid and the first implement tray for rotatably coupling the other of the lid and the first implement tray. 
     Another aspect of the disclosure provides a tool storage device that includes a circumferential wall and a tool tray. The circumferential wall defines a length that extends along a longitudinal axis from an open first end to a second end. The circumferential wall circumscribes an internal chamber configured to receive a respective axial portion of each tool. The tool tray is disposed proximate the first end of the circumferential wall and radially extends outward from an axial center of the internal chamber to an inner peripheral surface of the circumferential wall. The tool tray includes a top surface configured to support a respective head portion of each tool, a bottom surface disposed on an opposite side of the tool tray than the top surface and opposing the internal chamber, and one or more troughs formed through the top and bottom surfaces of the tool tray. Each trough defines a respective width sufficient to prevent passage of the respective head portion of each tool through the trough and permit passage of the respective axial portion of each tool through the trough when the respective head portion is supported by the top surface. 
     This aspect may include one or more of the following optional features. In some implementations, at least one of the one or more troughs includes a straight cross-sectional shape and/or at least one of the one or more troughs ( 26 ) comprises an arcuate cross-sectional shape. The one or more troughs formed through the top and bottom surfaces of the tool tray may include a first trough having an arcuate shape, a second trough having the same arcuate shape as the first trough, and a third trough disposed between the first trough and the second trough. Here, the first and second troughs may be diametrically opposed from one another. 
     In some examples, the storage device further includes a base removably attached to the circumferential wall that includes a substantially planar support surface configured to support the base on a surface, an open end, and a peripheral wall extending between the substantially planar support surface and the open end of the base. In these examples, the peripheral wall defines an attachment surface configured to mate with a corresponding attachment feature of the circumferential wall to permit removable attachment between the circumferential wall and the base. An outer surface of the peripheral wall may be radially aligned with an outer surface of the circumferential wall when the base is attached to the circumferential wall. The base may further include a component receiving surface configured to receive subcomponents. The component receiving surface may be coaxial with the tool tray when the circumferential wall is attached to the base. The base may further include a cavity defined by the component receiving surface and the peripheral wall of the base. The storage device may further include a lid configured to enclose the open first end. 
     The details of one or more implementations of the disclosure are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other aspects, features, and advantages will be apparent from the description and drawings, and from the claims. 
    
    
     
       DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
         FIG.  1    is a perspective view of a container. 
         FIG.  2    is a rear view of the container of  FIG.  1   . 
         FIG.  3    is a top view of a first implement tray of the container of  FIG.  1   . 
         FIG.  4    is a top view of a second implement tray of the container of  FIG.  1   . 
         FIG.  5    is another perspective view of the container of  FIG.  1    showing the first implement tray of  FIG.  3    axially separated from the second implement tray of  FIG.  4   . 
         FIG.  6    is another perspective view of the container of  FIG.  5    showing both of the first implement tray and the second implement tray arranged upon a surface. 
         FIG.  7    is a view of a crafting apparatus. 
         FIG.  8    is a view of an implement assembly that is removably-coupled to the crafting apparatus of  FIG.  7    or stowed within the container of  FIG.  1   . 
     
    
    
     Corresponding reference numerals indicate corresponding parts throughout the drawings. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Example configurations will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. Example configurations are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough, and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those of ordinary skill in the art. Specific details are set forth such as examples of specific components, devices, and methods, to provide a thorough understanding of configurations of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that specific details need not be employed, that example configurations may be embodied in many different forms, and that the specific details and the example configurations should not be construed to limit the scope of the disclosure. 
     As seen at  FIGS.  1 - 2   , an exemplary container is shown generally at  10 , which may be alternatively referred to as a storage device. The container  10  may include a first implement tray  12  (see also, e.g.,  FIG.  3   ), alone, a second implement tray  14  (see also, e.g.,  FIG.  4   ), alone, or, alternatively a combination of the first implement tray  12  removably-connected to the second implement tray  14 . The first implement tray  12  may be interchangeably referred to as a tool tray  12 , while the second implement tray  14  may be interchangeably referred to as a base  14 . 
     Referring to  FIGS.  5 - 6   , the container  10  is configured to axially removably-secure or axially removably-store a plurality of implements (see, e.g., implements  200 ,  250   a - 250   e,    262 ,  300   a - 300   f  at  FIGS.  5 - 6   ). At least one implement of the plurality of implements  200 ,  250   a - 250   e,    262 ,  300   a - 300   f  may be selectively interfaced with a crafting apparatus (see, e.g., crafting apparatus  100  at  FIG.  7   ). An exemplary work-conducting assembly (see, e.g., work-conducting assembly  200  at  FIG.  8   ) may define an implement of the plurality of implements  200 ,  250   a - 250   e,    262 ,  300   a - 300   f  that may be selectively interfaced with the crafting apparatus  100 . Accordingly, any implement of the plurality of implements  200 ,  250   a - 250   e,    262 ,  300   a - 300   f  may be axially removably-secured or axially removably-stored within the container  10  in order to removably-couple or any implement of the plurality of implements  200 ,  250   a - 250   e,    262 ,  300   a - 300   f  with the crafting apparatus  100 , and then, after utilizing any implement of the plurality of implements  200 ,  250   a - 250   e,    262 ,  300   a - 300   f  with the crafting apparatus  10 , the user may removably-stow the implement of the plurality of implements  200 ,  250   a - 250   e,    262 ,  300   a - 300   f  within the container  10  for later use. 
     With reference to  FIG.  7   , the crafting apparatus  100  may be sized to form a relatively compact shape/size/geometry that permits a user to easily carry/move the crafting apparatus  100  from, for example, one&#39;s home to a friend&#39;s home where the friend may be hosting, for example, a “scrap-booking party” whereby crafting apparatus  100  may conduct work on a workpiece (not shown). The “work” conducted on the workpiece may be, for example, one or both of a printing operation (conducted by a printing device  102 ) for printing an image on the workpiece and a cutting operation (conducted by a cutting device  104 ) for cutting a design out of the workpiece. 
     In some implementations, the workpiece includes any desirable shape, size, geometry or material composition. The shape/geometry may include, for example, a square or rectangular shape. The material composition of the workpiece may include paper-based (e.g., paperboard or cardboard) and/or non-paper-based products (e.g., vinyl, foam, rigid foam, cushioning foam, plywood, veneer, balsawood or the like). Nevertheless, although various implementations of workpiece material composition may be directed to paper, vinyl or foam-based products, the material composition of the workpiece is not limited to a particular material and may include any material that may be modified during, for example, the cutting operation (i.e., the material defining the workpiece may be defined by a quality that renders the workpiece as being “cuttable”). 
     The workpiece may be at least partially disposed within the crafting apparatus  100  in order to permit the crafting apparatus  100  to conduct work on the workpiece. The term “work” that is conducted upon the workpiece may include, but is not limited to, any number of tasks/functions performed by one or a combination of the printing device  102  and the cutting device  104 . One or both of the printing device  102  and the cutting device  104  may be removably-secured to a carriage  106  that is movably-disposed according to the direction of arrows Y, Y′ (in, e.g., a three dimensional X-Y-Z Cartesian coordinate system) upon a member such as a rod  108 , bar or shaft. The movement Y, Y′ of the carriage  106  along the rod  108  may be controlled by a motor (not shown) that receives actuation signals from a central processing unit. In an example, the “work” may include a “cutting operation” that functionally includes contact of a blade (see, e.g., workpiece-engaging portions  260   a,    260   b,    260   c,    260   d,    260   e  at  FIGS.  5 - 6  and  8   ) of the cutting device  104  with the workpiece. The work conducted by the cutting device  104  arises from movement of the cutting device  104  according to the direction of arrows Z, Z′ in, for example, the three dimensional X-Y-Z Cartesian coordinate system relative to, for example, one or more of the carriage  106  and the rod  108 . The movement Z, Z′ of the cutting device  104  may be controlled by one or more motors that receive actuation signals from the central processing unit. 
     With reference to  FIG.  8   , certain components of the work-conducting assembly  200  may be interchangeable. These interchangeable components may be disposable, reusable, or some combination of the two. The work-conducting assembly  200  includes an axial portion  202  having a proximal end  202   P  and a distal end  202   D . The proximal end  202   P  of the axial portion  202  may include, for example, crafting apparatus carriage engagement portion  204 , which may be alternatively referred to as a head portion. The crafting apparatus carriage engagement portion  204  may include a circumferentially toothed portion  206  and a plunger portion  208 . The circumferentially toothed portion  206  and the plunger portion  208  are configured to engage one or more components of the carriage  106  of the crafting apparatus  100 . The one or more components of the carriage  106  of the crafting apparatus  100  may include, for example, a gear (not shown) that engages the circumferentially toothed portion  206  and an axial actuator (not shown) that engages the plunger portion  208 . 
     The distal end  202   D  of the axial portion  202  includes an interchangeable component engagement portion  210 . The interchangeable component engagement portion  210  may include a component engagement surface  212 . 
     With continued reference to  FIG.  8   , the work-conducting assembly  200  also includes a plurality of interchangeable components, which are shown generally at  250   a  and  250   b;  although two interchangeable components are seen at  250   a,    250   b  at  FIG.  8   , other interchangeable components may be available as well, such as, for example, interchangeable components  250   c,    250   d,    250   e  that are seen at  FIGS.  5 - 6   . The interchangeable components  250   a,    250   b,    250   c,    250   d,    250   e  may be selectively removably-connected to the interchangeable component engagement portion  210  at the distal end  202   D  of the axial portion  202 . 
     Each interchangeable component  250   a,    250   b,    250   c,    250   d,    250   e  may include a body  252  having a proximal end  252   P  and a distal end  252   D . A cavity  254  may extend into the proximal end  252   P  of the body  252 . The cavity  254  may be defined by a cavity surface  256 . The cavity surface  256  may include at least one detent  258 . The distal end  252   D  of the body  252  of each interchangeable component  250   a,    250   b,    250   c,    250   d,    250   e  includes a workpiece-engaging portion that is shown respectively at  260   a,    260   b,    260   c,    260   d,    260   e.    
     The cavity  254  generally defines a female portion that is configured to receive a male portion that is defined by the interchangeable component engagement portion  210  at the distal end  202   D  of the axial portion  202 . Furthermore, one or both of the cavity surface  256  and the at least one detent  258  of the cavity  254  is configured to engage the component engagement surface  212  of the interchangeable component engagement portion  210  and/or an actuator portion (not shown) extending from, connected, or arranged proximate the component engagement surface  212  of the interchangeable component engagement portion  210 . 
     As seen at  FIGS.  5 ,  6 , and  8   , one or a combination of the body  252  of each interchangeable component  250   a,    250   b,    250   c,    250   d,    250   e  and each workpiece-engaging portion  260   a,    260   b,    260   c,    260   d,    260   e  may have a unique structure, shape, or the like. Furthermore, the structure or shape of the body  252  of each interchangeable component  250   a,    250   b,    250   c,    250   d,    250   e  and each workpiece-engaging portion  260   a,    260   b,    260   c,    260   d,    260   e  may be configured to conduct work on, for example, a specific type of material (e.g., paper, cardboard, nylon, vinyl, wood, metal, plastic, or the like). The interchangeable components may be interchangeably referred to as subcomponents of the tools  200 ,  300 . In other examples, each workpiece-engaging portion  260   a,    260   b,    260   c,    260   d,    260   e  may be configured to have a specific sharpness, dullness, bluntness, or the like. Accordingly, one or a combination of the body  252  of each interchangeable component  250   a,    250   b,    250   c,    250   d,    250   e  and each workpiece-engaging portion  260   a,    260   b,    260   c,    260   d,    260   e  may define each interchangeable component  250   a,    250   b,    250   c,    250   d,    250   e  to function as, for example: a straight blade; a castoring blade; a rotary blade; a serrated edge blade; an embossing tool; a marking tool; or the like. 
     With reference to  FIGS.  7 - 8    when a user operates the crafting apparatus  100 , the user may selectively configure the distal end  202   D  of the axial portion  202  with a desired interchangeable component  250   a,    250   b,    250   c,    250   d,    250   e.  As described above, each interchangeable component  250   a,    250   b,    250   c,    250   d,    250   e  may be configured to perform a desired task (e.g., cutting, perforating, embossing, marking, or the like) in the course of conducting work on a workpiece (that may be defined by, for example, a material, such as, for example, paper, cardboard, nylon, vinyl, wood, metal, plastic, or the like that may have a known hardness). Accordingly, after selectively configuring the distal end  202   D  of the axial portion  202  with a desired interchangeable component  250   a,    250   b,    250   c,    250   d,    250   e,  the user may selectively interface the crafting apparatus carriage engagement portion  204  with the carriage  106  of the crafting apparatus  100  for conducting work on the workpiece. 
     Although the work-conducting assembly  200  may include the axial portion  202  and a plurality of interchangeable components (e.g., sub-components)  250   a - 250   e,  other work-conducting assemblies  300   a,    300   b,    300   c,    300   d,    300   e,    300   f  (see, e.g.,  FIGS.  5 - 6   ) may similarly include an axial portion (that is substantially similar to the axial portion  202 ) having a non-interchangeable workpiece-engaging portion (that is substantially similar to the workpiece-engaging portions  260   a,    260   b,    260   c,    260   d,    260   e ). Accordingly, the user may selectively engage other such work-conducting assemblies  300   a,    300   b,    300   c,    300   d,    300   e,    300   f  with the carriage  106  of the crafting apparatus  100 . Such work-conducting assemblies  300   a,    300   b,    300   c,    300   d,    300   e,    300   f  also include a crafting apparatus carriage engagement portion (that is substantially similar to the crafting apparatus carriage engagement portion  204 ) that may or may not include a circumferentially toothed portion, a plunger portion, or the like. 
     In view of the above description, a user may obtain a large collection of work-conducting assemblies  200 ,  300   a - 300   f  and interchangeable components  250   a - 250   e  (which may be hereinafter collectively referred to as the plurality of implements  200 ,  250   a - 250   e,    300   a - 300   f ). The work-conducting assemblies  200 ,  300   a - f  may be interchangeably referred to as tools  200 ,  300   a - f.  During the course of utilizing the crafting apparatus  100  for conducting a crafting operation on a workpiece, the user may wish to selectively interface any implement of the plurality of implements  200 ,  250   a - 250   e,    300   a - 300   f  with the crafting apparatus  100  in order to, for example, conduct one or more specific cutting operations on one or more workpieces (e.g., by dragging a straight blade  260   e  in a linear fashion across one or more workpieces, or, for example, by utilizing a castoring blade  260   d  for performing a cutting operation on one or more workpieces in a curved or arcuate fashion). Accordingly, the container  10  may assist the user in not only collectively containing and organizing the plurality of implements  200 ,  250   a - 250   e,    300   a - 300   f  for quick identification and access by the user, but, also, for preventing the workpiece-engaging portions  260   a - 260   e,  which may or may not be sharp, from being directly exposed to a surrounding environment. 
     Referring to  FIG.  1   , in some implementations, the container  10  includes an implement tray  12  that is configured to axially removably-secure or axially removably-store a plurality of implements defined by, for example, the work-conducting assemblies  200 ,  300   a - 300   f  (as seen at, for example,  FIGS.  5 - 6   ). In other implementations, the container  10  includes an implement tray  14  that is configured to axially removably-secure or axially removably-store a plurality of implements defined by, for example, the interchangeable components  250   a - 250   e,    262  (as seen at, for example,  FIGS.  5 ,  6 , and  8   ). 
     In other configurations, the implement tray  12  may be alternatively referred to as a first implement tray, and, the implement tray  14  may be alternatively referred to as a second implement tray; accordingly, in yet other implementations, the container  10  includes a first implement tray  12  and a second implement tray  14  whereby the second implement tray  14  is configured to axially support, in a stacked orientation, the first implement tray  12 . Therefore, in some configurations, one of the implement tray  12  and the second implement tray  14  may be an optional component (i.e., the implement tray  12  may function independently of the implement tray  14 , and, conversely, the implement tray  14  may function independently of the implement tray  12 ). 
     In other configurations, the implement tray  12  may include an optional lid  16 . As seen at  FIGS.  1  and  2   , the optional lid  16  may include an optional hinge portion  18   a  and an optional flange portion  18   b  arranged opposite the optional hinge portion  18   a . The optional hinge portion  18   a  hingedly-connects the optional lid  16  to the implement tray  12  for arrangement of the optional lid  16  relative the implement tray  12  in one of a closed or down orientation (see, e.g.,  FIGS.  1 - 2   ) and an opened or up orientation (see, e.g.,  FIGS.  5 - 6   ). Functionally, the optional flange portion  18   b  may provide a region where a user&#39;s finger may apply a lifting force for rotating the optional lid  16  relative the implement tray  12  at the optional hinge portion  18   a  for arranging the optional lid  16  in the opened or up orientation. 
     When the optional lid  16  is arranged in the closed or down orientation, the optional flange portion  18   b  may mate with or be registered adjacent a ledge surface or female flange-receiving region  18   c  (see e.g.,  FIGS.  3 ,  5 , and  6   ) formed by one or more portions (e.g., a base portion  22  and a sidewall portion  24 ) of the implement tray  12 . The base portion  22  may be interchangeably referred to as a top surface  22  of the tool tray  12  and the sidewall portion  24  may be interchangeably referred to as a circumferential wall  24  that circumscribes the cavity  40 . In some configurations, the optional flange portion  18   b  may be matingly-joined to the ledge surface or female flange-receiving region  18   c  in a friction-fit or snap-detent configuration in order to selectively retain or selectively lock the optional lid  16  in the closed or down orientation with respect to the implement tray  12 . 
     Referring to  FIGS.  1 ,  3 ,  5 , and  6   , the implement tray  12  may include a cup-shaped body  20  formed by the base portion  22  and the sidewall portion  24  that extends axially away from an outer end of the base portion  22 . With reference to  FIG.  3    (and also to  FIGS.  1 ,  5 , and  6   ), the base portion  22  of the implement tray  12  includes one or more passages  26 . The one or more passages  26  may be interchangeably referred to as one or more troughs  26 . Each passage/trough  26  extends through a thickness T 22  (see, e.g.,  FIG.  2   ) of the base portion  22 . As seen at  FIGS.  5 - 6   , the plurality of passages  26  are sized for axially removably-securing or axially removably-storing the plurality of implements defined by the work-conducting assemblies  200 ,  300   a - 300   f.    
     As seen at  FIG.  3   , the plurality of passages  26  may include, for example, three passages defined by a first passage  26   a,  a second passage  26   b,  and a third passage  26   c.  The first passage  26   a  and the second passage  26   b  may include a similar shape while being symmetrically arranged with respect to one another, or, alternatively, being diametrically opposed to one another; the third passage  26   c  may be arranged centrally between the first passage  26   a  and the second passage  26   b,  while defining a line of symmetry between the first passage  26   a  and the second passage  26   b.  Each of the first passage  26   a,  the second passage  26   b,  and the third passage  26   c  includes a first end surface  26   E1 , a second end surface  26   E2 , a first side surface  26   S1 , and a second side surface  26   S2 . The first end surface  26   E1  is arranged opposite the second end surface  26   E2 . The first side surface  26   S1  is arranged opposite the second side surface  26   S2 . 
     Each of the first passage  26   a,  the second passage  26   b,  and the third passage  26   c  are respectively defined by a length L 26a , L 26b , L 26c  extending between the first end surface  26   E1  and the second end surface  26   E2 . The length L 26a , L 26b  of each of the first passage  26   a,  the second passage  26   b  may be greater than the length L 26  of the third passage  26   c.  Furthermore, the first passage  26   a  and the second passage  26   b  may be defined by an arcuate shape, and, as such, include an arcuate length L 26a , L 26b . Unlike the arcuate shape of the first passage  26   a  and the second passage  26   b,  the third passage  26   c  may be defined by a linear shape, and, as such, includes a linear length L 26c . 
     Each of the first passage  26   a,  the second passage  26   b,  and the third passage  26   c  are respectively defined by a width W 26a , W 26b , W 26c  extending between the first side surface  26   S1  and the second side surface  26   S2 . The width W 26a , W 26b , W 26c  of each of the first passage  26   a,  the second passage  26   b,  and the third passage  26   c  may be equal to one another. 
     The width W 26a , W 26b , W 26c  of each of the first passage  26   a,  the second passage  26   b,  and the third passage  26   c  may be: (1) about the same as but greater than a first dimension (e.g., a diameter D 202  as seen at  FIG.  8   ) of the axial portion  202  of the work-conducting assembly  200  (as well as a similar axial portion of any of the other work-conducting assemblies  300   a,    300   b,    300   c,    300   d,    300   e,    300   f ); and (2) about the same as but less than a second dimension (e.g., a diameter D 204  as seen at  FIG.  8   ) of, for example, the crafting apparatus carriage engagement portion  204  of the work-conducting assembly  200 , which may be, for example, the circumferentially toothed portion  206  of the crafting apparatus carriage engagement portion  204  of the work-conducting assembly  200  (as well as a similar crafting apparatus carriage engagement portion of any of the other work-conducting assemblies  300   a,    300   b,    300   c,    300   d,    300   e,    300   f ). 
     Accordingly, as seen at  FIGS.  5 - 6   , the axial portions  202  of the work-conducting assemblies  200 ,  300   a,    300   b,    300   c,    300   d,    300   e,    300   f  are permitted to be arranged within and axially extend through any of the first passage  26   a,  the second passage  26   b,  and the third passage  26   c  while the crafting apparatus carriage engagement portions  204 ,  304  of the work-conducting assemblies  200 ,  300   a,    300   b,    300   c,    300   d,    300   e,    300   f  are permitted to be disposed adjacent and axially supported by the base portion  22  of the implement tray  12 . Furthermore, as seen at  FIGS.  5 - 6   , the sidewall portion  24  of the implement tray  12  extends axially away from the outer end of the base portion  22  at a length L 24  (see, e.g.,  FIG.  2   ) of the sidewall portion  24 . The length L 24  of the sidewall portion  24  may be greater than a length L 202  (see, e.g.,  FIGS.  5 - 6   ) extending between the proximal end  202   P  of the axial portion  202  and a distal-most tip or point of the workpiece-engaging portions  260   a - 260   e,    360   a - 360   e  of the work-conducting assemblies  200 ,  300   a,    300   b,    300   c,    300   d,    300   e,    300   f,  which is arranged near the distal end  202   D  of the axial portion  202 . Accordingly, if the implement tray  12  is not arranged in a stacked orientation upon the implement tray  14 , but, rather, is disposed upon a support surface S (as seen at  FIG.  6   ), the length L 24  of the sidewall portion  24  results in the distal-most tip or point of the workpiece-engaging portions  260   a - 260   e,    360   a - 360   e  of the work-conducting assemblies  200 ,  300   a,    300   b,    300   c,    300   d,    300   e,    300   f  being arranged at a distance away from the support surface S such that the distal-most tip or point of the workpiece-engaging portions  260   a - 260   e,    360   a - 360   e  does not contact the support surface S. 
     Referring to  FIGS.  1 - 2  and  4 - 6   , the implement tray  14  may include a cup-shaped body  28  including a base portion  30  and a sidewall portion  32  extending away from an outer end of the base portion  30 . Referring to  FIG.  4   , the base portion  30  of the implement tray  14  includes a plurality of recesses  34 . Each recess  34  of the plurality of recesses may be defined by a floor surface  34   a  and a sidewall surface  34   b.    
     Each recess  34  of the plurality of recesses  34  is sized for axially removably-securing or axially removably-storing an implement of the plurality of implements defined by the interchangeable components  250   a - 250   e.  Unlike the plurality of passages  26  formed by the base portion  22  of the implement tray  12 , the plurality of recesses  34  do not extend all the way through a thickness T 30  (see, e.g.,  FIG.  2   ) of the base portion  30  of the implement tray  14 ; rather, the sidewall surface  34   b  of each recess  34  of the plurality of recesses  34  extend into the thickness T 30  of the base portion  30  of the implement tray  14  at a dimension defined by a length L 34b  (see, e.g.,  FIG.  2   ) that is less than the thickness T 30  of the base portion  30  of the implement tray  14 . 
     Furthermore, as seen at  FIGS.  1  and  4 - 6   , the base portion  30  may include a plurality of projections  36 . The sidewall surface  34   b  of each recess  34  of the plurality of recesses  34  may surround a projection  36  of the plurality of projections  36 . In some configurations, the sidewall surface  34   b  of each recess  34  may be defined by a dimension (see, e.g., a diameter D 34  at  FIG.  4   ), and, in some configurations, the projection  36  that is surrounded by the sidewall surface  34   b  of the recess  34  may be centrally located within the recess  34 . The projection  36  may also be defined by a dimension (see, e.g., a diameter D 36  at  FIG.  4   ) that is less than the dimension (see, e.g., the diameter D 34 ) of each recess. 
     In some configurations, the dimension (e.g., the diameter D 34 ) of each recess  34  of the plurality of recesses  34  may be about the same as but greater than a first dimension (e.g., a diameter D 252  as seen at  FIG.  8   ) of the body  252  of each interchangeable component  250   a,    250   b,    250   c,    250   d,    250   e  of the work-conducting assembly  200  in order to permit any interchangeable component of the plurality of interchangeable components  250   a,    250   b,    250   c,    250   d,    250   e  to be axially removably-secured or axially removably-stored within the each recess  34  of the plurality of recesses  34 . In other configurations, a dimension (e.g., the diameter D 36 ) of each projection  36  of the plurality of projections  36  may be about the same as but slightly greater than a second dimension (e.g., a diameter D 254  as seen at  FIG.  8   ) of the cavity  254  of each interchangeable component  250   a,    250   b,    250   c,    250   d,    250   e  of the work-conducting assembly  200  in order to permit a projection  36  of the plurality of projections to be, for example, friction-fit disposed within the cavity  254  of each interchangeable component  250   a,    250   b,    250   c,    250   d,    250   e  of the work-conducting assembly  200  in order to permit any interchangeable component of the plurality of interchangeable components  250   a,    250   b,    250   c,    250   d,    250   e  to be axially removably-secured or axially removably-stored within the each recess  34  of the plurality of recesses  34 . 
     Furthermore, as seen at  FIG.  2   , the sidewall portion  32  of the implement tray  14  extends axially away from the outer end of the base portion  30  at a length L 32 . A collective length formed by the length L 32  of the sidewall portion  32  and the length L 34b  of the sidewall surface  34   b  of each recess  34  may be greater than a length L 252  (see, e.g.,  FIG.  8   ) extending between the proximal end  252   P  of the body  252  and a distal-most tip or point of the workpiece-engaging portions  260   a - 260   e,    360   a - 360   e  of each interchangeable component  250   a,    250   b,    250   c,    250   d,    250   e  of the work-conducting assembly  200 , which is arranged near the distal end  252   D  of the body  252  of each interchangeable component  250   a,    250   b,    250   c,    250   d,    250   e  of the work-conducting assembly  200 . Accordingly, if the implement tray  12  is not arranged in a stacked orientation upon the implement tray  14 , but, rather, is disposed upon a support surface S (as seen at  FIG.  6   ), a collective length formed by the length L 32  of the sidewall portion  32  and the length L 34b  of the sidewall surface  34   b  of each recess  34  results in the distal-most tip or point of the workpiece-engaging portions  260   a - 260   e,    360   a - 360   e  of each interchangeable component  250   a,    250   b,    250   c,    250   d,    250   e  of the work-conducting assembly  200  being contained within the implement tray  14  such that a user&#39;s hand or palm may engage and come into contact with the a distal end  32   D  (see, e.g.,  FIGS.  5 - 6   ) of the sidewall portion  32  and not the workpiece-engaging portions  260   a - 260   e,    360   a - 360   e  of each interchangeable component  250   a,    250   b,    250   c,    250   d,    250   e.    
     With reference to  FIGS.  1 - 6   , in some embodiments, the sidewall portion  24  of the implement tray  12  and the sidewall portion  32  of the implement tray  14  may define the container  10  to have a generally cylindrical shape. The generally cylindrical shape may maximize a ratio between volume available for storage of the plurality of implements  200 ,  250   a - 250   e,    300   a - 300   f.  In this way, embodiments of the container  10  described herein may be configured to be compact and convenient to transport and store as needed while still providing sufficient storage space for all of the plurality of implements  200 ,  250   a - 250   e,    300   a - 300   f  of the crafting apparatus  100 . 
     In some instances, as shown at  FIG.  1   , the implement tray  12  may be cylindrical in shape and capped at a proximal end  24   P  of the sidewall portion  24  by the optional lid  16  and at a distal end  24   D  of the sidewall portion  24  by the distal end  32   D  of the sidewall portion  32  of the implement tray  14  (each of which may have chamfered or otherwise sloping/curving edges). As shown at  FIGS.  1 - 2   , the sidewall portion  24  extends perpendicularly from an outer edge of the base portion  22 , which may form a substantially cylindrical tube-shape. In some embodiments, as seen at  FIG.  1   , the base portion  22  at least partially encloses implement tray  12  at the proximal end  24   P  of the sidewall portion  24  whereas the distal end  24   D  of the sidewall portion  24  is not enclosed and forms an opening  38  that permits access to a cavity  40  (see, e.g.,  FIGS.  1 - 2  and  5 - 6   ), which may alternatively be referred to as a chamber, formed by the base portion  22  and the sidewall portion  24 . The cavity  40  extends at a distance along the length L 24  of the sidewall portion  24  between the proximal end  24   P  of the sidewall portion  24  and the distal end  24   D  of the sidewall portion  24 . The distal end  24   D  of the sidewall portion  24  of the implement tray  12  is configured to interface with and be disposed adjacent the distal end  32   D  of the sidewall portion  32  of the implement tray  14 . 
     With reference to  FIGS.  5 - 6   , the first implement tray  12  and the second implement tray  14  are removably secured together such that first implement tray  12  and the second implement tray  14  can be separated from one another and functionally operate independently from one another (i.e., the container  10  may be defined by, for example: (1) the first implement tray  12  alone; (2) the second implement tray  14  alone; or (3) a combination of the first implement tray  12  and the second implement tray  14  together as seen at  FIGS.  1 - 2   . As seen in  FIG.  6   , the first implement tray  12  and the second implement tray  14  can be separated from one another whereby each of the first implement tray  12  and the second implement tray  14  can be set down onto the surface S, such as, for example, a surface of a table. 
     In some instances, the distal end  24   D  of the sidewall portion  24  of the implement tray  12  is secured together with the distal end  32   D  of the sidewall portion  32  of the implement tray  14  via, for example, compression (such as, e.g., a releasable friction-fit or snap-fit locking configuration whereby one of the distal end  24   D  of the sidewall portion  24  and the distal end  32   D  of the sidewall portion  32  may include a lip and the other includes a recess that releaseably-interlock with one another). In other configuration, of the distal end  24   D  of the sidewall portion  24  and the distal end  32   D  of the sidewall portion  32  may include a threaded surface portion in order to threadably-engage or threadably-couple the distal end  24   D  of the sidewall portion  24  with the distal end  32   D  of the sidewall portion  32 . Accordingly, a user may attach or separate implement tray portion  12  to/from the implement tray  14  by, for example, twisting, pulling, or otherwise manipulating or unlocking the implement tray  12  and the implement tray  14 . In other configurations, a diameter formed by the distal end  24   D  of the sidewall portion  24  of the first implement tray  12  at the opening  38  is different (e.g., smaller or greater) than a diameter of the distal end  32   D  of the sidewall portion  32  of the second implement tray  14  in order to permit one of the distal end  24   D  of the sidewall portion  24  of the first implement tray  12  and the distal end  32   D  of the sidewall portion  32  of the second implement tray  14  to removably-capture, and, therefore, couple, the other of the distal end  24   D  of the sidewall portion  24  of the first implement tray  12  and the distal end  32   D  of the sidewall portion  32  of the second implement tray  14 . 
     One or more portions (e.g., the optional lid  16 , the base portion  22 , and the sidewall portion  24 ) of the implement tray  12  may be formed from any desirable material. In some configurations, one or more of the optional lid  16 , the base portion  22 , and the sidewall portion  24  may be formed from a transparent material in order to allow a user to easily view which and how many implements of the plurality of implements  200 ,  250   a - 250   e,    300   a - 300   f  are disposed within the container  10 . 
     With reference to  FIG.  3   , although the base portion  22  of the implement tray  12  is shown to include the plurality of passages  26  defined by three passages (e.g., the first passage  26   a,  the second passage  26   b,  and the third passage  26   c ), the base portion  22  may include any number of passages  26 . For example, the plurality of passages  26  may include one, two, three, four, or more passages  26  without departing from the spirit, functionalities, and advantages of the present disclosure. Additionally, or alternatively, some configurations of the implement tray  12  may include one or more passages  26  extending elsewhere through implement tray  12 , such as, for example, at any region of the sidewall portion  24  of the implement tray  12 . 
     Although the plurality of implements  200 ,  250   a - 250   e,    300   a - 300   f  shown at  FIGS.  5 - 6  and  8    include a generally cylindrical shape, the container  10  is not limited containing implements that have a generally cylindrical shape; accordingly, the container  10  may be configured to accommodate implements of other shapes, such as, for example, a square shape, a polygonal prism shape, or other irregularly shaped implements based on the dimensional principles described herein related to the widths W 26a , W 26b , W 26c  extending between the first side surface  26   S1  and the second side surface  26   S2  of each of the first passage  26   a,  the second passage  26   b,  and the third passage  26   c  whereby a dimension (e.g., a diameter D 204  as seen at  FIG.  8   ) of, for example, the circumferentially toothed portion  206  of the crafting apparatus carriage engagement portion  204  of the work-conducting assembly  200  is greater than any of the widths W 26a , W 26b , W 26c  extending between the first side surface  26   S1  and the second side surface  26   S2  of each of the first passage  26   a,  the second passage  26   b,  and the third passage  26   c  in order to permit the implement tray  12  to store any of the plurality of implements  200 ,  300   a - 300   f.    
     In some configurations, a dimension (e.g., the diameter D 34 ) of each recess  34  of the plurality of recesses  34  may be configured to not only accommodate a dimension (e.g., the diameter D 252  as seen at  FIG.  8   ) of the body  252  of each interchangeable component  250   a,    250   b,    250   c,    250   d,    250   e  of the work-conducting assembly  200  but also another device that may be associated one or more component of the plurality of interchangeable component  250   a,    250   b,    250   c,    250   d,    250   e  of the work-conducting assembly  200 . As seen at  FIGS.  5 - 6   , for example, a cap, covering or protector  262  may be removably-coupled to one or more component of the plurality of interchangeable component  250   a,    250   b,    250   c,    250   d,    250   e  of the work-conducting assembly  200 . Accordingly, the dimension (e.g., the diameter D 34 ) of each recess  34  of the plurality of recesses  34  may also be configured to accommodate a dimension (e.g., a diameter D 262 ) of the cap, covering or protector  262 . In some instances, each recess  34  of the plurality of recesses  34  may be about the same as but greater than the dimension (see, e.g., a diameter D 262  at  FIG.  6   ) of the cap, covering or protector  262 ; furthermore, the dimension (e.g., the diameter D 252 ) of the body  252  of each interchangeable component  250   a,    250   b,    250   c,    250   d,    250   e  of the work-conducting assembly  200  may be less than a cavity dimension (see, e.g., a diameter D 262-C  at  FIG.  6   ) of the cap, covering or protector  262  in order to permit any interchangeable component of the plurality of interchangeable components  250   a,    250   b,    250   c,    250   d,    250   e  to be axially removably-secured or axially removably-stored within the cap, covering or protector  262  such that both of the cap, covering or protector  262  and the interchangeable component of the plurality of interchangeable components  250   a,    250   b,    250   c,    250   d,    250   e  are removably-secured within a recess  34  of the plurality of recesses  34 . 
     In a substantially similar manner as described above with respect to the widths W 26a , W 26b , W 26c  extending between the first side surface  26   S1  and the second side surface  26   S2  of each of the first passage  26   a,  the second passage  26   b,  and the third passage  26   c  of the base portion  22  with respect to the implement tray  12  being configured to be interfaced with the plurality of implements  200 ,  250   a - 250   e,    300   a - 300   f  having any type of shape (e.g., a cylindrical shape, a square shape, a polygonal prism shape, or other irregularly shaped implements), the same principle may also apply to the plurality of recesses  34  formed by the base portion  30  of the implement tray  14 . Accordingly, the plurality of recesses  34  formed by the base portion  30  of the implement tray  14  may be configured to removably-support and/or removably-retain any implement that may, for example, be utilized in conducting a crafting procedure, which may or may not be associated with operation of the crafting apparatus  100 . 
     In some configurations, the plurality of recesses  34  formed by the base portion  30  of the implement tray  14  may support the plurality of interchangeable components  250   a,    250   b,    250   c,    250   d,    250   e  and/or the cap, covering or protector  262  via a friction-fit connection and/or gravity. In some configurations, the base portion  30  may be formed of an elastic material such that the plurality of recesses  34  formed by the base portion  30 , which may include a dimension (e.g., the diameter D 34 ) that is smaller than a dimension (e.g., the diameter D 252  and/or the diameter D 262 ) of the body  252  of each interchangeable component  250   a,    250   b,    250   c,    250   d,    250   e  and/or of the cap, covering or protector  262 , such that each recess  34  of the plurality of recesses  34  can stretch to frictionally-retain, and, therefore, also accommodate larger or different sized implements that may be removably-connected to the implement tray  14 . Accordingly, when, for example, of the body  252  of each interchangeable component  250   a,    250   b,    250   c,    250   d,    250   e  and/or of the cap, covering or protector  262  is frictionally-retained within one or more recesses  34  of the plurality of recesses  34 , if the implement tray  14  is arranged in an “upside-down” orientation, tipped-over, or dropped, each interchangeable component  250   a,    250   b,    250   c,    250   d,    250   e  and/or of the cap, covering or protector  262  may be secured within the one or more recesses  34  of the plurality of recesses  34  without being dislodged therefrom. 
     In a substantially similar manner as descried above with respect to the implement tray  14  retaining the each interchangeable component  250   a,    250   b,    250   c,    250   d,    250   e  and/or of the cap, covering or protector  262  if the implement tray  14  is arranged in an “upside-down” orientation, tipped-over, or dropped, the optional lid  16  may also provide the same function for the implement tray  12 . In some configurations, the optional flange portion  18   b  may secure the optional lid  16  in one of the closed or down orientation (see, e.g.,  FIGS.  1 - 2   ) with respect to the sidewall portion  24  of the implement tray  12  until a user applies a sufficient force or unlocks the flange portion  18   b  from the sidewall portion  24 . Accordingly, when the optional lid  16  is retained in one of the closed or down orientation, the optional lid may secure and prevent ejection of the plurality of implements  200 ,  300   a - 300   f  from the implement tray  12  if the implement tray  14  is arranged in an “upside-down” orientation, tipped-over, or dropped. 
     In some configurations, the optional hinge portion  18   a  may be glued to one or both of the optional lid  16  and the sidewall portion  24  of the implement tray  12 . Alternatively, the optional hinge portion  18   a  may be integrally formed with one of the optional lid  16  and the sidewall portion  24  of the implement tray  12 . 
     The articles “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to mean that there are one or more of the elements in the preceding descriptions. The terms “comprising,” “including,” and “having” are intended to be inclusive and mean that there may be additional elements other than the listed elements. Additionally, it should be understood that references to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” of the present disclosure are not intended to be interpreted as excluding the existence of additional implementations that also incorporate the recited features. Numbers, percentages, ratios, or other values stated herein are intended to include that value, and also other values that are “about” or “approximately” the stated value, as would be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art encompassed by implementations of the present disclosure. A stated value should therefore be interpreted broadly enough to encompass values that are at least close enough to the stated value to perform a desired function or achieve a desired result. The stated values include at least the variation to be expected in a suitable manufacturing or production process, and may include values that are within 5%, within 1%, within 0.1%, or within 0.01% of a stated value. 
     A person having ordinary skill in the art should realize in view of the present disclosure that equivalent constructions do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure, and that various changes, substitutions, and alterations may be made to implementations disclosed herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Equivalent constructions, including functional “means-plus-function” clauses are intended to cover the structures described herein as performing the recited function, including both structural equivalents that operate in the same manner, and equivalent structures that provide the same function. It is the express intention of the applicant not to invoke means-plus-function or other functional claiming for any claim except for those in which the words ‘means for’ appear together with an associated function. Each addition, deletion, and modification to the implementations that falls within the meaning and scope of the claims is to be embraced by the claims. 
     The terms “approximately,” “about,” and “substantially” as used herein represent an amount close to the stated amount that still performs a desired function or achieves a desired result. For example, the terms “approximately,” “about,” and “substantially” may refer to an amount that is within less than 5% of, within less than 1% of, within less than 0.1% of, and within less than 0.01% of a stated amount. Further, it should be understood that any directions or reference frames in the preceding description are merely relative directions or movements. For example, any references to “up” and “down” or “above” or “below” are merely descriptive of the relative position or movement of the related elements. 
     The present disclosure may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The described implementations are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. All changes that come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.