Modular storage system with storage box connectivity and external box features and accessories

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12179956
APP PUB NO 20230415957A1
SERIAL NO

17966454

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A modular storage system of connectable, heavy-duty storage boxes, crates, rolling carts and/or dollies, work surfaces, organizers, trays, accessories is provided for internal and external item storage and organization and convenient access for use and transport, that is expandable, customizable and readily adaptable. Storage boxes have different sizes by length, width and/or height and have universal box-to-box connection system for stacking and connection to mounting accessories. Boxes have removable, customizable organization inserts (e.g., dividers, storage trays, bins, alignment trays for bins, and bins of different sizes). Box lid rib grid with bosses and undercuts expands internal organization, including cooperation with dual purpose dividers and accessories. Boxes have external mounting accessories to expand external organization. Different housing modes are provided including wall mount systems for wall or side of a truck or van, and different transport modes are provided (e.g., base box with wheels, or on a dolly or a cart).

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  • MAKITA U.S.A., INC.

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Allan, Jeremy Santa Barbara, US 20 62
Camp, Andrew La Mirada, US 6 5
Dahrehsobh, Amin Santa Barbara, US 6 10
Donoghue, Austin La Mirada, US 5 5
Franklin, Ethan W Santa Barbara, US 10 41
Grant, John Middletown, US 85 1131
Hefley, Kenneth La Mirada, US 6 5
Kato, Keisuke La Mirada, US 88 779
Putnam, Cameron Santa Barbara, US 5 5
Santos, Nathan La Mirada, US 6 5
Tappeiner, Marc Santa Barbara, US 48 813
Withey, Brent La Mirada, US 5 5

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