Collapsible storage device

Abstract

A collapsible storage device including a frame and at least one collapsible storage compartment attachable to the frame. Each of the at least one collapsible storage compartment has a flexible shell with an opening, a plurality of straps attached to the flexible shell, a plurality of first connectors and second connectors attached to the straps. The first connectors are removably connectable between the flexible shell and the frame. The second connectors are adapted for removably connecting with an additional first connector of an additional collapsible storage compartment. The first connectors are also adapted to removably connect with the second connectors.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A collapsible storage device comprising: 
 a frame; and    at least one collapsible storage compartment comprising: 
 a main shell having a partially enclosed region with an open end;  
 at least one flap extending from the main shell proximate the open end, wherein the at least one flap enables the at least one collapsible storage compartment to be attached to the frame; and  
 a closure mechanism proximate the open end for at least partially closing the open end.  
   
     
     
         2 . The collapsible storage device of  claim 1 , wherein the frame has a top perimeter, and wherein the at least one flap extends over the top perimeter to attach the at least one collapsible storage compartment to the frame.  
     
     
         3 . The collapsible storage device of  claim 1 , and further comprising a fastening device for attaching the flap to the main shell, wherein the fastening device retains the frame between the flap and the main shell.  
     
     
         4 . The collapsible storage device of  claim 3 , wherein the fastening device is a hoop and loop fastener.  
     
     
         5 . The collapsible storage device of  claim 1 , wherein the closure mechanism comprises a string that at least partially extends around the open end.  
     
     
         6 . The collapsible storage device of  claim 5 , and further comprising an adjustable fastening mechanism that engages the string.  
     
     
         7 . The collapsible storage device of  claim 1 , and further comprising at least one divider attached to the at least one storage compartment, wherein the at least one divider divides the at least one storage compartment into at least two regions.  
     
     
         8 . The collapsible storage device of  claim 7 , wherein the at least one divider is attached to the at least one storage compartment with a fastening device.  
     
     
         9 . The collapsible storage device of  claim 8 , wherein the fastening device is a hoop and loop fastener.  
     
     
         10 . The collapsible storage device of  claim 1 , wherein the frame is collapsible and portable.  
     
     
         11 . The collapsible storage device of  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the main shell is at least partially transparent.  
     
     
         12 . A collapsible storage device comprising: 
 a frame; and    at least one collapsible storage compartment attachable to the frame, wherein each of the at least one collapsible storage compartment has a flexible shell, wherein the flexible shell have an opening, wherein each of the at least collapsible storage compartment has a plurality of first connectors, and wherein each of the plurality of first connectors are removably connectable between the flexible shell and the frame.    
     
     
         13 . The collapsible storage device of  claim 12 , and further comprising a plurality of second connectors attached to each of the at least one collapsible storage compartment, wherein each of the plurality of second connectors are adapted for removably connecting with an additional first connector of an additional collapsible storage compartment, wherein each of the plurality of first connectors are adapted to removably connect with the frame and are adapted to removably connect with one of the plurality of the second connectors.  
     
     
         14 . The collapsible storage device of  claim 12 , wherein each of the at least one collapsible storage compartment has a plurality of straps attached to each flexible shell, wherein each of the plurality of straps has a top end and a bottom end, and wherein each of the plurality of first connectors is attached to the top end of one of the plurality of straps.  
     
     
         15 . The collapsible storage device of  claim 14 , and further comprising a plurality of second connectors, wherein each of the plurality of second connectors is attached to the bottom end of one of the plurality of straps, wherein each of the plurality of second connectors is adapted for removably connecting with an additional first connector of an additional collapsible storage compartment; and wherein each of the plurality of first connectors is adapted to removably connect with the frame and are adapted to removably connect with one of the plurality of the second connectors.  
     
     
         16 . The collapsible storage device of  claim 12 , wherein the frame is adjustable.  
     
     
         17 . The collapsible storage device of  claim 12 , wherein the frame is collapsible and portable.  
     
     
         18 . The collapsible storage device of  claim 12 , wherein the frame is adapted for removable attachment of the first connectors.  
     
     
         19 . The collapsible storage device of  claim 12 , wherein the first connectors are removably attachable to a top perimeter of the frame.  
     
     
         20 . The collapsible storage device of  claim 12 , and further comprising a rigid shelf attached to the frame.  
     
     
         21 . The collapsible storage device of  claim 12 , wherein the plurality of collapsible storage compartments comprise more than one size.  
     
     
         22 . A collapsible storage compartment comprising: 
 a flexible shell having an opening; and    a plurality of first connectors attached to the flexible shell, wherein the plurality of first connectors is adapted for removable attachment of the collapsible storage compartment to a frame.    
     
     
         23 . The collapsible storage compartment of  claim 22 , and further comprising a plurality of second connectors attached to the flexible shell, wherein each of the plurality of second connectors adapted for removably connecting with an additional first connector of an additional collapsible storage compartment; and wherein each of the plurality of first connectors is adapted to removably connect with the frame and is adapted to removably connect with one of the plurality of second connectors.  
     
     
         24 . The collapsible storage compartment of  claim 22 , and further comprising: 
 a plurality of straps attached to the flexible shell, each of the plurality of straps having a top end and a bottom end; and    each of the plurality of first connectors attached to the top end of one of the plurality of straps.    
     
     
         25 . The collapsible storage compartment of  claim 24 , and further comprising a plurality of second connectors, wherein each of the plurality of second connectors is attached to the bottom end of one of the plurality of straps, wherein each of the plurality of second connectors is adapted for removably connecting with an additional first connector of an additional collapsible storage compartment; and wherein each of the plurality of first connectors are adapted to removably connect with the frame and are adapted to removably connect with one of the plurality of second connectors.  
     
     
         26 . The collapsible storage compartment of  claim 24 , wherein the flexible shell is comprised of a woven material.  
     
     
         27 . The collapsible storage compartment of  claim 24 , wherein a substantial portion of the strap is secured to the flexible shell.  
     
     
         28 . The collapsible storage compartment of  claim 24 , wherein at least one of the plurality of straps is secured adjacent to a vertical edge of the flexible shell.  
     
     
         29 . The collapsible storage compartment of  claim 28 , wherein the plurality of straps comprise at least four straps, wherein the flexible shell comprises a rectangular cross section having four vertical edges, and wherein each of the four straps is secured adjacent to a different vertical edge.  
     
     
         30 . The collapsible storage compartment of  claim 22 , and further comprising a rigid base.  
     
     
         31 . The collapsible storage compartment of  claim 30 , wherein the rigid base is removable.  
     
     
         32 . The collapsible storage compartment of  claim 22 , wherein each of the plurality of first connectors comprises a hook.  
     
     
         33 . The collapsible storage compartment of  claim 22 , wherein each of the plurality of second connectors comprises a loop.  
     
     
         34 . The collapsible storage compartment of  claim 22 , wherein the opening in the flexible shell is a top opening and further comprising a front opening.  
     
     
         35 . The collapsible storage compartment of  claim 22 , wherein the flexible shell comprises self supporting sides.  
     
     
         36 . The collapsible storage compartment of  claim 35 , wherein the plurality of straps provide support to the flexible shell such that the flexible shell has self supporting sides.  
     
     
         37 . A kit for a collapsible storage unit comprising: 
 a frame;    a plurality of collapsible storage compartments attachable to the frame;    wherein each of the plurality of collapsible storage compartments has a flexible shell, wherein the flexible shell has an opening, wherein each of the plurality of collapsible storage compartments has a plurality of first connectors, and wherein each of the plurality of first connectors is removably connectable between the flexible shell and the frame.    
     
     
         38 . The kit of  claim 37 , and further comprising a plurality of second connectors attached to each of the plurality of collapsible storage compartments, wherein each of the plurality of second connectors is adapted for removably connecting with an additional first connector of an additional collapsible storage compartment; and wherein each of the plurality of first connectors is adapted to removably connect with the frame and is adapted to removably connect with one of the plurality of the second connectors.  
     
     
         39 . The kit of  claim 37 , wherein each of the plurality of collapsible storage compartments has a plurality of straps attached to each flexible shell, wherein each of the plurality of straps has a top end and a bottom end, and wherein each of the plurality of first connectors is attached to the top end of one of the plurality of straps.  
     
     
         40 . The kit of  claim 39 , and further comprising a plurality of second connectors, wherein each of the plurality of second connectors is attached to the bottom end of one of the plurality of straps, wherein each of the plurality of second connectors is adapted for removably connecting with an additional first connector of an additional collapsible storage compartment; and wherein each of the plurality of first connectors is adapted to removably connect with the frame and are adapted to removably connect with one of the plurality of the second connectors.  
     
     
         41 . The kit of  claim 37 , wherein the frame is collapsible and portable.  
     
     
         42 . The kit of  claim 37 , wherein at least one of the plurality of straps is secured adjacent to a vertical edge of the flexible shell.  
     
     
         43 . The kit of  claim 42 , wherein the plurality of straps comprise at least four straps, wherein the flexible shell comprises a rectangular cross section having four vertical edges, and wherein each of the four of straps is secured adjacent to a different vertical edge.  
     
     
         44 . The kit of  claim 37 , and further comprising a rigid base.  
     
     
         45 . The kit of  claim 37 , wherein the flexible shell comprises self supporting sides.  
     
     
         46 . The kit of  claim 45 , wherein the plurality of straps provide support to the flexible shell such that the flexible shell has self supporting sides.  
     
     
         47 . The kit of  claim 45 , wherein the plurality of collapsible storage compartments comprise more than one size.  
     
     
         48 . A collapsible storage compartment comprising: 
 main body;    a plurality of pockets attached to the main body; and    at least one connector attached to the main body for attaching the collapsible storage compartment to a frame.    
     
     
         49 . The collapsible storage compartment of  claim 48 , wherein the collapsible storage compartment is positionable in an extended position and in a rolled up position, wherein the extended position permits items to be placed into an removed from the pockets, and wherein the rolled up position substantially retains items in the pockets.