Containers with additional functionality

Abstract

The present invention is directed to multipurpose containers in which a variety of items can be stored, such as eyeglasses writing instruments, pills, medicines, thermometers, rulers, note pads, to name a few of the nearly limitless number of items that can be stored. The containers may be provided with writing implements or gauges to measure a parameter, such as a timepiece.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A container for storing items comprised of a body defining an interior space for storing items, an opening through which the items can be stored in the body and removed therefrom, a closure that having a first open position permitting access to the first interior space and a second closed position closing the second interior space, and a digital voice recorder located on the container.  
     
     
         2 . The container of  claim 1  wherein the stored item is a pair of eyeglasses.  
     
     
         3 . The container of  claim 1  wherein the opening is closed with a closure element that closes the opening of the container.  
     
     
         4 . A container for storing items comprised of a body comprised of a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion and the second portion are joined together at a hinge, the first portion and second portion defining an interior space for storing items, that, when in the open state, permits access to the interior of the body, and when closed, closes the interior space, and a digital voice recorder located on the container.  
     
     
         5 . The container of  claim 1  wherein the stored item is a pair of eyeglasses.