Patent application title:

Holiday lite/stor-it-rite

Publication number:

US20050241975A1

Publication date:
Application number:

10/724,582

Filed date:

2004-05-01

Abstract:

Sturdy HOLIDAY LITE/STOR-IT-RITE Storage Box with inserts. Storage Box has 2 rods that let the 2 insert loops slide right in. Inserts have plastic hooks on each side. Holiday strand lights will zigzag from right to left hooks until all strand is placed on insert. Top half insert can be used for icicle lights giving them enough room to hang freely, the bottom half can be used for regular strands. You slide the insert in storage box placing the 2 loops on the storage box rods. Box will hold up to 10 inserts. The storage box can also be used for garland, strands of beads or household extension cords. Snap the lid on box for perfect tangle free storage with no more broken or missing lights. Inserts can be used for Christmas, Easter, Fourth of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving or any other holiday strand light.

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Classification:

B65D73/0007 »  CPC main

Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs the articles being attached to the plane surface of a single card

B65D85/42 »  CPC further

Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for articles particularly sensitive to damage by shock or pressure for ampoules; for lamp bulbs; for electronic valves or tubes

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF HOLIDAY LITE/STOR-IT-RITE

Sturdy HOLIDAY LITE/STOR-IT-RITE see-through Plastic Storage Box and lid measure 26½″ H×20½″ W×6″ D, storage box inserts measure 25½″ H×19½″ W×½″ D.

Storage Box has 2 6″ built-in 2½″ apart rods that lets the 2 insert loops slide right in. Inserts have a total of 32 built-in ¾″ apart plastic hooks on each side and 2 built-in 2½″ apart loops on inner top of insert as illustrated on the drawing. Holiday strand lights will zigzag from right top hook to left top hook then bringing back from left top to right in a zigzag pattern until all strand is placed on insert. Top half insert can be used for icicle lights giving them enough room to hang freely and the bottom half can be used for small, medium or large bulb light strands. You slide the insert in the storage box placing the 2 loops on the storage box rods. The process will then be repeated for additional inserts up to 10 inserts per storage box. You can also use the storage box with inserts to store and protect your garland, strands of beads or household extension cords. You would then snap the lid on the box for perfect tangle free storage with no more broken or missing lights. These inserts can be used for Christmas, Easter, Fourth of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving or any other holiday strand light. Makes hanging and storing your holiday lights fast, easy and neat, ready for your next holiday.

Claims

1. I claim that this Sturdy HOLIDAY LITE/STOR-IT-RITE Plastic Storage Box with inserts and lid will store, protect and keep all holiday strands of light in place. Top half insert can be used for icicle lights giving them enough room to hang freely and the bottom half can be used for small, medium or large bulb light strands. You can also use the storage box with inserts to store and protect your garland, strands of beads or household extension cords. These inserts are perfect for tangle free storage with no more broken or missing lights. Makes hanging and storing your holiday lights fast, easy and neat, ready for your next holiday.

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