US20070108213A1 - Pin bank - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
- B65D85/20—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for incompressible or rigid rod-shaped or tubular articles
- B65D85/24—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for incompressible or rigid rod-shaped or tubular articles for needles, nails or like elongate small articles
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- the present invention relates generally to containers and, in particular, a container apparatus for securing pins configured to permit pins to fall into a reservoir of the container apparatus but to prevent the pins from exiting the container apparatus.
- FIG. 1 is a front perspective view an example embodiment of an apparatus for securing pins
- FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the apparatus of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional side perspective view of the apparatus of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 is a top perspective view of the apparatus of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 5A is a top view of the apparatus of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 5B is a front view of the apparatus of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 5C is a bottom view of the apparatus of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 5D is a side view of the apparatus of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 6 is an exploded front perspective view of the apparatus of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 7 is a rear perspective view of the container of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of the bracket of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 9 is a rear perspective view of the apparatus of FIG. 1 showing the container partially detached from the bracket.
- FIG. 10 is a rear perspective view of the apparatus of FIG. 1 showing the container secured to the bracket.
- an example embodiment of a pin securing apparatus 100 includes a container 102 with an opening 104 sized to receive pins 106 ( FIG. 5A ).
- the container 102 includes a front portion 108 and a back portion 110 which are fitted together.
- the front portion 108 and the back portion 110 are secured together with an adhesive (e.g., glue) or fitted together (e.g., snap fitted).
- the container 102 also includes a reservoir 112 for pins, and baffles (or members) 114 , 116 and 118 between the opening 104 and the reservoir 112 .
- the reservoir 112 is generally located at the bottom of the container 102 .
- the front portion 108 is made of a substantially clear or translucent material (e.g., plastic) which allows a person to see pins or other objects inside the reservoir 112 .
- the baffles 114 , 116 and 118 are configured to permit pins to fall into the reservoir 112 but to prevent the pins from exiting the container 102 through the opening 104 even when the container 102 is turned upside down.
- the baffles 114 , 116 and 118 define a serpentine path 120 ( FIG. 3 , shown in dashed lines) between the opening 104 and the reservoir 112 .
- the baffles 114 , 116 and 118 are alternately positioned along the path 120 on opposite sides of the container 102 .
- the baffles 114 and 118 are integrally formed as part of the front portion 108
- the baffle 116 is integrally formed as part of the back portion 110 .
- the baffles 114 and 116 include guide surfaces (for the pins) that are approximately perpendicular to each other.
- the baffle 118 includes a guide surface that is approximately perpendicular to the guide surface of the baffle 116 .
- the baffles 114 , 116 and 118 overlap obstructing a line of sight from the opening 104 to the reservoir 112 .
- the opening 104 is defined by two of the baffles, namely, the baffles 114 and 116 . In this illustrated example embodiment, and referring to FIGS.
- the opening 104 is shaped as shown to include a lower portion 117 toward the front of the container 102 to make it easier for people to see the opening 104 and to put pins into the opening 104 . It should be understood that the number and or configuration of the baffles can vary.
- an apparatus for securing pins includes a container including an opening sized to receive pins, a reservoir for the pins, and baffles between the opening and the reservoir, the baffles being configured to permit the pins to fall into the reservoir but to prevent the pins from exiting the container through the opening.
- the front portion 108 and the back portion 110 are formed to facilitate being fitted together.
- the front portion 108 includes edges 122 and 124 which fit (e.g., are snap-fitted and/or glued) into indented portions 126 and 128 , respectively, of the back portion 110 .
- the front portion 108 is formed with indented portions 130 and 132 which are shaped to receive and interfit with the baffle 114 as shown.
- the baffles 114 , 116 and 118 provide scoops 134 , 136 and 138 , respectively, that face away from the opening 104 .
- the scoops 134 , 136 and 138 are configured along the serpentine path 120 to catch and prevent pins or other objects from exiting the container 102 through the opening 104 when the container 102 is turned upside down.
- the scoops 134 , 136 and 138 are alternately positioned on opposite sides of the container 102 .
- the scoops 134 , 136 and 138 overlap, defining turns along the serpentine path 120 .
- an apparatus for securing pins includes a container including an opening sized to receive pins, a reservoir for the pins, a serpentine path between the opening and the reservoir, and scoops configured along the serpentine path to catch and prevent the pins from exiting the container through the opening.
- the pin securing apparatus 100 includes a mechanism for detachably securing the container 102 to a surface (such as a wall in a dressing room).
- the pin securing apparatus 100 includes a bracket 140 configured for mounting to a surface.
- the container 102 and the bracket 140 are formed with complementary surfaces that allow the container 102 to be detachably secured to the bracket 140 .
- the back portion 110 includes grooves 142 and 144
- the bracket 140 includes complementary portions that fit into the grooves, namely, tongues 146 and 148 , respectively.
- the bracket 140 includes apertures 150 sized for securing the bracket 140 to a wall or other surface with screws 152 or the like. After the bracket 140 is secured to a wall or other surface, and now referring to FIGS. 9 and 10 , the back portion 110 of the container 102 can be slid downward over the bracket 140 until the tongues 146 and 148 are seated in the grooves 142 and 144 , respectively.
- the complementary surfaces that allow the container 102 to be detachably secured to the bracket 140 include a recessed portion and a latch member sized to fit into the recessed portion when the container 102 is secured to the bracket 140 .
- the rear portion 110 includes a recessed portion 154
- the bracket 140 includes a latch member 156 sized to fit into the recessed portion 154 when the container 102 is secured to the bracket 140 .
- the latch member 156 includes a flexible portion 158 as well as a tab portion 160
- the container 102 includes a finger indent 162 .
- the latch member 156 When the container 102 is secured to the bracket 140 , the latch member 156 is seated within the recessed portion 154 of the rear portion 110 .
- the tab portion 160 When the container 102 is to be separated from the bracket 140 , e.g., when the reservoir 112 is close to being filled with pins, the tab portion 160 is pushed away from the container 102 .
- the flexible portion 158 bends in response to this force causing the latch member 156 to unseat (withdraw) from the recessed portion 154 which allows the container 102 to be slid upward and away from the bracket 140 .
- the container includes a latch mechanism instead of the bracket. It should be understood that other mechanisms for securing the container to a surface can also be employed.
- an apparatus for securing pins includes a bracket configured for mounting to a surface, and a container configured to be detachably secured to the bracket, the container including an opening sized to receive pins, a reservoir for the pins, and a path between the opening and the reservoir, the path including a sequence of members that are angled in relation to the opening and alternately positioned on opposite sides of the container to catch and prevent the pins from exiting the container through the opening.
- the members overlap, defining turns along the path.
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- The application is related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 29/241,900 entitled “Pin Bank” filed on Nov. 2, 2005.
- The present invention relates generally to containers and, in particular, a container apparatus for securing pins configured to permit pins to fall into a reservoir of the container apparatus but to prevent the pins from exiting the container apparatus.
- People shopping for clothes often “try on” a selected article of clothing in a dressing room before deciding whether to purchase it. In clothing stores, new articles of clothing are sometimes pinned to maintain a folded or some other shape. Upon discovering such pins, shoppers typically remove them before trying on an article of clothing in a dressing room. Some dressing rooms include pin cushions or the like, typically mounted on a wall, for the customer to push the pin into after removing it from the article of clothing. Unfortunately, some customers are not able to properly push pins that they removed from an article of clothing into the pin cushion. Careless store employees or custodians may also inadvertently dislodge pins from the cushion. As a result, the pins fall out of the cushion and onto the floor where they become a potential hazard for shoppers, particularly those who have taken their shoes off. It would be useful to be able to provide people who are trying on clothes with a better mechanism for disposing of pins removed from articles of clothing.
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FIG. 1 is a front perspective view an example embodiment of an apparatus for securing pins; -
FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional side perspective view of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is a top perspective view of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 5A is a top view of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 5B is a front view of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 5C is a bottom view of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 5D is a side view of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 6 is an exploded front perspective view of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 7 is a rear perspective view of the container ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of the bracket ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 9 is a rear perspective view of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 showing the container partially detached from the bracket; and -
FIG. 10 is a rear perspective view of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 showing the container secured to the bracket. - Referring to
FIG. 1 , an example embodiment of apin securing apparatus 100 includes acontainer 102 with an opening 104 sized to receive pins 106 (FIG. 5A ). In an example embodiment, thecontainer 102 includes afront portion 108 and aback portion 110 which are fitted together. For example, thefront portion 108 and theback portion 110 are secured together with an adhesive (e.g., glue) or fitted together (e.g., snap fitted). In this example embodiment, and referring also toFIGS. 3 and 6 , thecontainer 102 also includes areservoir 112 for pins, and baffles (or members) 114, 116 and 118 between the opening 104 and thereservoir 112. In an example embodiment, thereservoir 112 is generally located at the bottom of thecontainer 102. In an example embodiment, thefront portion 108 is made of a substantially clear or translucent material (e.g., plastic) which allows a person to see pins or other objects inside thereservoir 112. - The
baffles reservoir 112 but to prevent the pins from exiting thecontainer 102 through the opening 104 even when thecontainer 102 is turned upside down. In this example embodiment, thebaffles FIG. 3 , shown in dashed lines) between theopening 104 and thereservoir 112. In an example embodiment, thebaffles path 120 on opposite sides of thecontainer 102. In the illustrated example embodiment, thebaffles front portion 108, and thebaffle 116 is integrally formed as part of theback portion 110. In an example embodiment, thebaffles baffle 118 includes a guide surface that is approximately perpendicular to the guide surface of thebaffle 116. In various embodiments, thebaffles reservoir 112. In the illustrated example embodiment, theopening 104 is defined by two of the baffles, namely, thebaffles FIGS. 5B and 5D , theopening 104 is shaped as shown to include alower portion 117 toward the front of thecontainer 102 to make it easier for people to see the opening 104 and to put pins into the opening 104. It should be understood that the number and or configuration of the baffles can vary. - In an example embodiment, an apparatus for securing pins includes a container including an opening sized to receive pins, a reservoir for the pins, and baffles between the opening and the reservoir, the baffles being configured to permit the pins to fall into the reservoir but to prevent the pins from exiting the container through the opening.
- In the illustrated example embodiment, the
front portion 108 and theback portion 110 are formed to facilitate being fitted together. In the illustrated example embodiment, and referring toFIG. 4 , thefront portion 108 includesedges portions back portion 110. Also in the illustrated example embodiment, and referring toFIG. 6 , thefront portion 108 is formed with indentedportions baffle 114 as shown. - In the illustrated example embodiment, and referring again to
FIG. 3 , thebaffles scoops opening 104. Thescoops serpentine path 120 to catch and prevent pins or other objects from exiting thecontainer 102 through theopening 104 when thecontainer 102 is turned upside down. In this example embodiment, thescoops container 102. In this example embodiment, thescoops serpentine path 120. - In an example embodiment, an apparatus for securing pins includes a container including an opening sized to receive pins, a reservoir for the pins, a serpentine path between the opening and the reservoir, and scoops configured along the serpentine path to catch and prevent the pins from exiting the container through the opening.
- In an example embodiment, the
pin securing apparatus 100 includes a mechanism for detachably securing thecontainer 102 to a surface (such as a wall in a dressing room). Referring toFIG. 6 , in an example embodiment, thepin securing apparatus 100 includes abracket 140 configured for mounting to a surface. In an example embodiment, thecontainer 102 and thebracket 140 are formed with complementary surfaces that allow thecontainer 102 to be detachably secured to thebracket 140. By way of example, and referring also toFIGS. 7 and 8 , theback portion 110 includesgrooves bracket 140 includes complementary portions that fit into the grooves, namely,tongues bracket 140 includesapertures 150 sized for securing thebracket 140 to a wall or other surface withscrews 152 or the like. After thebracket 140 is secured to a wall or other surface, and now referring toFIGS. 9 and 10 , theback portion 110 of thecontainer 102 can be slid downward over thebracket 140 until thetongues grooves - In an example embodiment, the complementary surfaces that allow the
container 102 to be detachably secured to thebracket 140 include a recessed portion and a latch member sized to fit into the recessed portion when thecontainer 102 is secured to thebracket 140. Referring toFIGS. 7 and 8 , in the illustrated example embodiment, therear portion 110 includes a recessedportion 154, and thebracket 140 includes alatch member 156 sized to fit into the recessedportion 154 when thecontainer 102 is secured to thebracket 140. In the illustrated example embodiment, thelatch member 156 includes aflexible portion 158 as well as atab portion 160, and referring also toFIGS. 2 and 5 C, thecontainer 102 includes afinger indent 162. When thecontainer 102 is secured to thebracket 140, thelatch member 156 is seated within the recessedportion 154 of therear portion 110. When thecontainer 102 is to be separated from thebracket 140, e.g., when thereservoir 112 is close to being filled with pins, thetab portion 160 is pushed away from thecontainer 102. Theflexible portion 158 bends in response to this force causing thelatch member 156 to unseat (withdraw) from the recessedportion 154 which allows thecontainer 102 to be slid upward and away from thebracket 140. In an alternate embodiment, the container includes a latch mechanism instead of the bracket. It should be understood that other mechanisms for securing the container to a surface can also be employed. - In an example embodiment, an apparatus for securing pins includes a bracket configured for mounting to a surface, and a container configured to be detachably secured to the bracket, the container including an opening sized to receive pins, a reservoir for the pins, and a path between the opening and the reservoir, the path including a sequence of members that are angled in relation to the opening and alternately positioned on opposite sides of the container to catch and prevent the pins from exiting the container through the opening. In an example embodiment, the members overlap, defining turns along the path.
- Although the present invention has been described in terms of the example embodiments above, numerous modifications and/or additions to the above-described embodiments would be readily apparent to one skilled in the art. It is intended that the scope of the present invention extend to all such modifications and/or additions.
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