Storage device

Abstract

A storage device for providing easy access to a use article. The storage device includes a holster for being attached to and carried by a support. The use article is moveably mounted to the holster for movement between a storage position and a use position. The movement including a first sliding motion where the use article is at least partially withdrawn from the holster and a second motion where the use article is pivoted into the use position.

1 . A storage device for providing easy access to a use article, comprising: 
 (a) a holster for being attached to and carried by a support; and    (b) the use article moveably mounted to the holster for movement between a storage position and a use position.    
   
   
       2 . The storage device according to  claim 1 , wherein the use article is a container.  
   
   
       3 . The storage device according to  claim 2 , wherein the container includes a lid for enclosing contents within the container and for providing a work surface when in the use position.  
   
   
       4 . The storage device according to  claim 1 , wherein the use article is a panel.  
   
   
       5 . The storage device according to  claim 1 , wherein the holster includes a rear wall having at least one loop for receiving the support therethrough.  
   
   
       6 . The storage device according to  claim 1 , wherein the holster includes a rear wall having at least one hook for securing the holster to the support.  
   
   
       7 . The storage device according to  claim 1 , wherein the use article is mounted for sliding and pivoting movement.  
   
   
       8 . A storage device for providing easy access to a use article, comprising: 
 (a) a holster for being attached to and carried by a support; and    (b) the use article defining a work surface and carried by the holster for movement between a relatively flush storage position wherein the work surface is stowed and a deployed position wherein the work surface is exposed for use.    
   
   
       9 . The storage device according to  claim 8 , wherein the use article is a container.  
   
   
       10 . The storage device according to  claim 9 , wherein the container includes a lid for enclosing contents within the container and for providing a work surface when in the use position.  
   
   
       11 . The storage device according to  claim 8 , wherein the use article is a panel.  
   
   
       12 . The storage device according to  claim 8 , wherein the use article includes spaced-apart studs positioned on opposing ends of the use article.  
   
   
       13 . The storage device according to  claim 12 , wherein the holster comprises: 
 (a) a rear wall having at least one attachment means for securing the holster to the support;    (b) spaced-apart opposing sidewalls extending outwardly from opposing side edges of the rear wall, the sidewalls each including a slot for receiving the studs and allowing the use article to move between the storage position and the deployed position; and    (c) at least one front wall extending from a respective one of the sidewalls substantially parallel to the rear wall to retain the use article in the storage position.    
   
   
       14 . The storage device according to  claim 13 , wherein the attachment means is selected from the group consisting of a loop and a hook.  
   
   
       15 . The storage device according to  claim 8 , wherein the use article is carried by the holster for sliding and pivoting movement.  
   
   
       16 . A storage device, comprising: 
 (a) a holster for being mounted to a supporting structure; and    (b) a container for being mounted in the holster for movement between a storage position and a deployed use position, the movement comprising a first sliding motion wherein the container is at least partially withdrawn from the holster and a second motion wherein the container is pivoted into the deployed use position.    
   
   
       17 . The storage device according to  claim 16 , wherein the container includes spaced-apart studs positioned on opposing ends of the container.  
   
   
       18 . The storage device according to  claim 17 , wherein the holster comprises: 
 (a) a rear wall having at least one attachment means for securing the holster to the support;    (b) spaced-apart opposing sidewalls extending outwardly from opposing side edges of the rear wall, the sidewalls each including a slot for receiving the studs and allowing the use article to move between the storage position and the deployed position; and    (c) at least one front wall extending from a respective one of the sidewalls substantially parallel to the rear wall to retain the container in the storage position.    
   
   
       19 . The storage device according to  claim 18 , wherein the attachment means is selected from the group consisting of a loop and a hook.  
   
   
       20 . The storage device according to  claim 16 , wherein the container includes a lid for enclosing contents within the container and for providing a work surface when in the use position.