Corner storage container

Abstract

A corner storage unit having a generally elongate triangular plastic housing, including a base, a middle portion, and a cover is disclosed. The middle portion of the housing may include a first panel, a front panel, and a second panel, wherein the first panel and the second panel each include a forward and rearward edge. The first panel and the second panel of the housing may be connectively attached at their respective rearward edges, while the first panel may be disposed between the forward edges of the first panel and the second panel. The base and the cover may be disposed on opposite ends of the housing.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A corner storage container comprising: 
 a generally elongate triangular plastic housing having a base, a middle portion, and a cover,    the middle portion including a first panel, a front panel, and a second panel, wherein the first panel and the second panel each include a forward and rearward edge,    the first panel and the second panel being connectively attached at their respective rearward edges, the first panel being disposed between the forward edges of the first panel and the second panel,    the base and the cover being disposed on opposite ends of the housing; and    the housing being adapted to function when placed in either one of a vertical or a horizontal position.    
     
     
         2 . The corner container of  claim 1 , wherein the cover is removable.  
     
     
         3 . The corner container of  claim 1 , wherein the cover is adapted to engage with a second corner storage container.  
     
     
         4 . The corner container of  claim 1 , wherein the base is adapted to engage with a second corner storage container.  
     
     
         5 . The corner container of  claim 1 , wherein at least one intersection created by any of the front panel, the first panel, and the second panel, is chamfered.  
     
     
         6 . The corner container of  claim 1 , wherein at least one intersection created by any of the front panel, the first panel, and the second panel, is rounded.  
     
     
         7 . The corner container of  claim 1 , wherein at least one panel is rounded.  
     
     
         8 . The corner container of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first panel, the rear panel, and the second panel are adapted to receive a shelf.  
     
     
         9 . The corner container of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the cover and the base are adapted to receive a shelf.  
     
     
         10 . The corner container of  claim 1 , wherein the cover is openable.  
     
     
         11 . The corner container of  claim 1 , wherein the front panel is openable.  
     
     
         12 . The corner container of  claim 10 , wherein the openable cover is weather-proof.  
     
     
         13 . The corner container of  claim 1 , wherein the cover can be interchanged between being a solid piece and a cover being openable.  
     
     
         14 . An corner storage container comprising: 
 a generally elongate triangular plastic housing having a base, a middle portion, and a cover,    the middle portion including a first panel, a front panel, and a second panel, wherein the first panel and the second panel each include a forward and rearward edge,    the first panel and the second panel being connectively attached at their respective rearward edges, the first panel being disposed between the forward edges of the first panel and the second panel,    the base and the cover being disposed on opposite ends of the housing; and    the housing having a modular aspect, wherein the cover can be interchanged between being a solid piece and having a lid.    
     
     
         15 . The corner container of  claim 14 , wherein the cover is removable.  
     
     
         16 . The corner container of  claim 14 , wherein the cover is adapted to engage with a second corner storage container.  
     
     
         17 . The corner container of  claim 14 , wherein the base is adapted to engage with a second corner storage container.  
     
     
         18 . The corner container of  claim 14 , wherein at least one intersection created by any of the front panel, the first panel, and the second panel is chamfered.  
     
     
         19 . The corner container of  claim 14 , wherein at least one intersection created by any of the front panel, the first panel, and the second panel is rounded.  
     
     
         20 . The corner container of  claim 14 , wherein at least one panel is rounded.  
     
     
         21 . The corner container of  claim 14 , wherein one of the first panel, the rear panel, and the second panel are adapted to receive a shelf.  
     
     
         22 . The corner container of  claim 14 , wherein at least one of the cover and the base are adapted to receive a shelf.  
     
     
         23 . The corner container of  claim 14 , wherein the cover is openable.  
     
     
         24 . The corner container of  claim 14 , wherein the front panel is openable.  
     
     
         25 . The corner container of  claim 23 , wherein the openable cover is weather-proof.  
     
     
         26 . The corner container of  claim 14 , wherein the housing is adapted to function when placed in either one of a vertical or a horizontal position.  
     
     
         27 . A corner storage container comprising: 
 a generally elongate triangular plastic housing having a base, a middle portion, and a cover,    the middle portion including a first panel, a front panel, and a second panel, wherein the first panel and the second panel each include a forward and rearward edge,    the first panel and the second panel being connectively attached at their respective rearward edges, the first panel being disposed between the forward edges of the first panel and the second panel,    the base and the cover being disposed on opposite ends of the housing; and    the housing, having an interior area, wherein part of the interior area is accessible through both the cover and at least one panel.    
     
     
         28 . The corner container of  claim 27 , wherein the cover is removable.  
     
     
         29 . The corner container of  claim 27 , wherein the cover is adapted to engage with a second corner storage container.  
     
     
         30 . The corner container of  claim 27 , wherein the base is adapted to engage with a second corner storage container.  
     
     
         31 . The corner container of  claim 27 , wherein at least one intersection created by any of the front panel, the first panel, and the second panel is chamfered.  
     
     
         32 . The corner container of  claim 28 , wherein at least one at least one intersection created by any of the front panel, the first panel, and the second panel is rounded.  
     
     
         33 . The corner container of  claim 28 , wherein at least one panel is rounded.  
     
     
         34 . The corner container of  claim 27 , wherein one of the first panel, the rear panel, and the second panel are adapted to receive a shelf.  
     
     
         35 . The corner container of  claim 27 , wherein at least one of the cover and the base are adapted to receive a shelf.  
     
     
         36 . The corner container of  claim 27 , wherein the front panel is openable.  
     
     
         37 . The corner container of  claim 27 , wherein the cover is weather-proof.  
     
     
         38 . The corner container of  claim 27 , wherein the housing is adapted to function when placed in either one of a vertical or a horizontal position.