Storage box and rack

{
  "publication_number": "WO2006032903A1",
  "country": "WO",
  "kind": "A1",
  "title": "Storage box and rack",
  "abstract": "A saddle rack (1a) and system for storing equestrian equipment. The saddle rack (1a) may include suction cups (24) for attaching the rack (1a) to a suitable surface. In one embodiment, the suction cups (24) have quick-release mechanisms enabling the rack (1) to be easily moved and attached to surfaces in different locations. They may also allow rotation of the saddle rack (21), which may have an anatomic form. The system includes a container (3) within which, in one embodiment, the saddle rack (1a) may be located and stored. The saddle rack (1a) may also be attached to an exterior surface of the container (3). This container (3) or box may be provided with handles (8a, 8b) or wheels (12a, 12c) to transport the saddle rack (1a) and other horse tack as required.",
  "claims": [
    "1. Claims A saddle rack comprising attachment means for attachment to an attachment surface, characterised in that the attachment means are suction cups.",
    "2. A saddle rack as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the suction cups are operated via a quick-release lever mechanism.",
    "3. A saddle rack as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2, wherein the suction cups allow rotation of the saddle rack relative to the attachment surface.",
    "4. A saddle rack as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the saddle rack is constructed from a composite material.",
    "5. A saddle rack as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the saddle rack has an anatomic form.",
    "6. A saddle rack as claimed in Claim 5, wherein the anatomic form is that of the saddle bearing part of the back of a horse.",
    "7. A system for storing equestrian equipment, the system comprising a saddle rack, a container adapted to receive the saddle rack, and attachment means for allowing attachment of the saddle rack to the container, characterised in that the attachment means comprises one or more suction cups.",
    "8. A system as claimed in Claim 7, wherein the container provides an attachment surface for attaching the saddle rack to the container.",
    "9. A system as claimed in Claim 8, wherein the attachment surface is a smooth surface.",
    "10. A system as Claimed in Claim 9, wherein the attachment surface is a non-porous surface.",
    "11. A system as claimed in any one of Claims 7 to 10, wherein the saddle rack is a saddle rack as claimed in any one of Claims 1 to 6.",
    "12. A system as claimed in any one of Claims 7 to 11, wherein the container is a portable container further adapted to accommodate the saddle rack.",
    "13. A system as claimed in any one of the Claims 7 to 12, wherein the container provides an attachment point for the saddle rack.",
    "14. A system as claimed in any one of Claims 7 to 13, wherein the container is moulded from plastic.",
    "15. A system as claimed in any one of Claims 7 to 13, wherein the container is constructed from composite materials.",
    "16. A system as claimed in any one of Claims 13 to 15, wherein the attachment point is on an inner surfc of the container.",
    "17. A system as claimed in any one of Claims 13 to 16, wherein the container provides a second attachment point on an outer surface of the container.",
    "18. A system as claimed in any one of Claims 7 to 17, wherein the container comprises a main body and lid.",
    "19. A system as claimed in Claim 18, wherein the container lid is attached to the container main body by hinges.",
    "20. A system as claimed in Claim 18 or Claim 19, wherein the lid is supported by gas-assisted struts.",
    "21. A system as claimed in any one of Claims 7 to 20, wherein the container has security means.",
    "22. A system as claimed in Claim 21, wherein the security means is a code lock device.",
    "23. A system as claimed in Claim 21 or Claim 22, wherein the security means includes a key locking device.",
    "24. A system as claimed in any one of Claims 21 to 23, wherein the security means includes a micro chip identification device.",
    "25. A system as claimed in any one of Claims 21 to 24, wherein the security means includes a ring for attaching a security lanyard.",
    "26. A system as claimed in any one of Claims 21 to 25, wherein the security means incorporates an alarm system.",
    "27. A system as claimed in Claim 26, wherein the alarm system is motion sensitive.",
    "28. A system as claimed in any one of Claims 7 to 27, wherein the container has handling means.",
    "29. A system as claimed in Claim 28, wherein the handling means are handles.",
    "30. A system as claimed in Claim 28 or Claim 29, wherein the handling means includes a wheeled trolley.",
    "31. A system as claimed in Claim 30, wherein the trolley contains caster wheels.",
    "32. A system as claimed in any one of Claims 7 to 31, wherein the container is provided with second attachment means for attaching the trolley to the container.",
    "33. A system as claimed in any one of Claims 7 to 32, wherein the suction cups have quick release mechanisms.",
    "34. A system as claimed in any one of Claims 7 to 33, wherein the container defines a storage space adapted to incorporate a saddle rack.",
    "35. A system as claimed in Claim 34, wherein the storage space is adapted to contain a plurality. of saddle racks.",
    "36. A system as claimed in Claim 35, wherein said storage space has dimensions sufficient to encapsulate at least one saddle and other horse tack.",
    "37. A portable container adapted to accommodate a saddle rack, characterised in that the container provides an attachment point for a saddle rack.",
    "38. A portable container as claimed in Claim 37, wherein the saddle rack is a saddle rack as claimed in any one of Claims 1 to 6.",
    "39. A system for storing equestrian equipment, the system comprising a saddle rack, a container adapted to receive the saddle rack, and attachment means for allowing attachment of the saddle rack to the container.",
    "40. A system as claimed in Claim 39, wherein the saddle rack is a saddle rack as claimed in any one of Claims 1 to 6."
  ],
  "description_excerpt": "Storage box and rack\n\nThe present invention relates to an equestrian luggage system for organisation, storage, and transportation of equestrian equipment.\n\nTypical equestrian luggage ranges consists of a number of bags and cases designed specifically for individual items of equipment including horse tack. Another approach to transporting horse tack has been through the use of tack trunks. Tack trunks are designed for transportation of a plurality of items including saddles, bridles, boots, and brushes. Trunks are traditionally made from wood or heavy plastic materials and usually contain a compartmentalised interior structure.\n\nHowever, although trunks offer storage of many items, there have been identified limitations of current tack trunk storage systems. Wooden trunks used outdoors are susceptible to retaining water within the wood causing damp build-up within the storage trunk. Current trunks are, typically, cumbersome and difficult to manoeuvre 2 to designs incorporating angular features, combined wi the use of relatively heavy construction materials. As current systems offer storage of a large number of items within a limited amount of space, actual physical protection of individual items is limited and may be compromised. Proper storage of leather equestrian equipment is of paramount importance for repeated use and long-term preservation of the equipment. It is also important to be able to place a saddle rack in a convenient and easily accessible location in order to properly maintain the saddle. Tack trunk systems have limited means of supporting such functionality.",
  "cpc": [
    "B68B 9/00",
    "A45C 13/24",
    "A45C 13/34",
    "A45C 5/04",
    "A45C 5/143",
    "B65D 90/22",
    "B68C 1/002",
    "B68C 1/005",
    "F16B 47/00",
    "G08B 13/14",
    "Y10T 70/5058"
  ],
  "ipc": [
    "A45C 13/24",
    "A45C 13/34",
    "A45C 5/04",
    "A45C 5/14",
    "B65D 90/22",
    "B68B 9/00",
    "B68C 1/00",
    "F16B 47/00",
    "G08B 13/14"
  ],
  "assignees": [
    "DUNCAN GILBERT"
  ],
  "inventors": [
    "DUNCAN GILBERT"
  ],
  "filing_date": "2005-09-22",
  "publication_date": "2006-03-30",
  "priority_date": "2004-09-24",
  "application_number": "GB-2005003666-W",
  "family_id": "33397193",
  "citations": [
    "DE20015994U1",
    "DE8702451U1",
    "FR2739435A1",
    "US1741771A",
    "US2003183600A1",
    "US4048959A"
  ]
}