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  Containerized file carrier systemUSPTO Application #: 20060201842Title: Containerized file carrier system Abstract: A file carrier and storage system is disclosed which can be used for any type of files and is particularly well suited for transporting hanging files which have hooks which extend beyond the file. A container provides a storage and support structure for the files while a carrier allowed batches of files to be transported in a structure which slideably receives the container. A plurality of containers may be used with a single carrier so that the container can be used as shelf or drawer holders for files. In this way, non hanging (suspended) files can also be conveniently used. (end of abstract) Agent: Altera Law Group, LLC - Minneapolis, MN, US Inventors: William Jordan, Michael B. Lasky USPTO Applicaton #: 20060201842 - Class: 206425000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Special Receptacle Or Package, File For Plural Cards Or Sheets The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060201842. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/655,368 filed on 23 Feb. 2005, the complete subject matter of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not Applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] 1. Field of the Invention [0004] The present invention is directed to a mobile container system for files. [0005] 2. Background [0006] In an office setting, hanging folders are commonplace and are routinely used for storing documents. A hanging folder has a front and a back cover, connected by a fold at the bottom of the folder. The contents are inserted between the front and back covers through the top of the folder. The hanging folder is suspended by four hooks, located at opposite ends along the top edge of both the front and back covers. [0007] The hooks provide a convenient way to suspend the folders, but they are a hindrance when transporting or archiving the hanging folders. The hooks may easily snag on other folders or papers, and may be easily damaged. [0008] Furthermore, the hanging folders do not easily fit into common storage boxes because of the hooks, requiring custom boxes for archival storage that are generally expensive and are not of a standard size. Furthermore, if one wishes to archive a relatively small number of file folders, such as the amount typically contained in a three-ring binder, one either has to use a small portion of a large archival storage box, thereby wasting space, or remove the contents of the hanging file folders and place them in a file system of a different type, thereby consuming effort and additional materials. Both of these scenarios are unacceptable. [0009] Accordingly, there exists a need for a filing system that can accommodate files, file folders, hanging file folders and other office products, in which the folders may be easily identified, accessed, carried and transported. [0010] Furthermore, the hanging folders are typically used in drawers, where the hooks engage ridges on the side edges of the drawer, or require an additional metallic rail system on the inside of the drawer. It would be convenient to store the hanging folders on a shelf, rather than in a drawer, which would simplify access to the files. [0011] Accordingly, there exists a need for a containerized filing system, in which the containers may be stored on a shelf and may be easily transported. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0012] This summary is provided to assist the reader in understanding some aspects of the invention but is not intended to define the scope of the invention or even point out all of the embodiments. For that, reference must be had to the claims and entire specification. [0013] One aspect of the invention is a hanging file transport system having a container having first pair of opposing sides and second set of opposing sides together forming a rectangular boundary defining a space therein sized to receive hanging folders; said first pair of opposing sides including support opposed support edges spaced to receive hanging folder hooks; and a carrier having 4 sidewalls and a bottom, thereby defining a receiving space, said receiving space sized to receive the carrier. [0014] In another aspect of the system, the carrier receiving space is sized to snugly to receive said carrier between said second set of opposing sides. [0015] In another aspect of the system, the carrier receiving space between said first said of sidewalls is sized to be just greater than the greatest extent of a hanging folder. [0016] In another aspect of the system the container include apertures extending though opposing sidewalls, said apertures forming handles and having a convex upper surface. [0017] In another aspect of the system the carrier include a foldable section configured to be able to fold away from said carrier, thereby further exposing said defined receiving space. [0018] In another aspect of the system the carrier includes at least one aperture in the bottom thereof to assist in urging said container out of said defined receiving space. [0019] In another aspect of the system the carrier includes a lever mechanism configured to urge said container out of said defined receiving space. [0020] In another aspect of the system the lever mechanism includes a first lever pivotally attached to an outer surface, a pivot and a lifting bar extending from said pivot into said defined receiving space generally adjacent said bottom. Continue reading... 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