Propeller caddy for hobby planes

Abstract

A storage and dispenser for propellers used with hobby planes is disclosed. The storage and dispensing device is securable to a tool box that contains parts and equipment for hobby planes. The storage and dispenser is an open slot that allows visual identification of the propellers that are stored within the dispenser and allows the user to remove the desired propeller from the caddy. The propeller caddy also provides protection to the propellers as well as reduced user harm from the sharp edges of the propellers. The propeller storage device can be integrated with the tool box, attachable onto a tool box or secured with magnets, Velcro or similar securing methods. Multiples propeller storage devices are securable together to provide for expanded storage or storage of propellers specific for each hobby plane.

1 . A propeller storage caddy comprising:
 an essentially flat back with a bottom that is perpendicular to the back;   a left and right side existing essentially perpendicular from the back and bottom sides;   a left front portion having attachment to the left side and the bottom and a separate right front portion having attachment to the right side and the bottom;   at least one vertically elongated opening between the left front portion and the right front portion, whereby   propellers are placed through the top of the propeller storage caddy where they are retained, visible and removable.   
   
   
       2 . The propeller storage caddy from  claim 1  wherein the essentially flat back of the caddy includes fastening means for fastening the caddy to a hobby field box. 
   
   
       3 . The propeller storage caddy from  claim 1  that is made from a transparent material to allow for viewing of the surfaces of a propeller placed within the caddy. 
   
   
       4 . The propeller storage caddy from  claim 1  that further includes a dispensing means located on at least one side of the caddy to allow for a propeller to be slid out the bottom side of the caddy. 
   
   
       5 . The propeller storage caddy from  claim 1  that further includes padding to prevent damage to the propellers stored within the caddy. 
   
   
       6 . The propeller storage caddy from  claim 1  that further includes a plurality of angular recesses within the caddy to retain propellers a prevent contact between adjacent propeller placed within the caddy. 
   
   
       7 . The propeller storage caddy from  claim 1  that further includes recesses in the bottom of the caddy to provide for vertical storage of multiple propellers. 
   
   
       8 . The propeller storage caddy from  claim 1  that further includes a spring loaded lower door to allow for removal of at least one propeller from the bottom of the caddy. 
   
   
       9 . A hobby field box with a propeller storage caddy comprising:
 A portable storage container including an interior storage volume for storage of model airplane related material and further includes;   at least one side pouch formed with an outside facing vertical slot where the side pouch allows for the storage of a plurality of propellers in an essentially horizontal orientation to allow visual identification and retrieval of at least one propeller stored in the side pouch.   
   
   
       10 . The hobby field box with propeller storage caddy from  claim 9  that further includes an integrated starting unit. 
   
   
       11 . The hobby field box with propeller storage caddy from  claim 9  that is fabricated from plastic, wood, metal or a combination thereof. 
   
   
       12 . The hobby field box with propeller storage caddy from  claim 9  that further includes a plurality of angular recesses within the caddy to retain propellers a prevent contract between adjacent propeller placed within the caddy. 
   
   
       13 . The hobby field box with propeller storage caddy from  claim 9  that further includes provisions for securing additional side pouches to the outside of the hobby field box. 
   
   
       14 . The hobby field box with propeller storage caddy from  claim 9  that further includes a spring loaded lower door to allow for removal of at least one propeller from the bottom of the caddy. 
   
   
       15 . A propeller storage caddy comprising:
 an essentially elongated rectangular cavity having an open top and a vertically elongated opening on one of the faces is configured for the horizontal storage and transportation of propellers, and further includes securing means for securing the essentially elongated rectangular cavity to a portable hobby field box.   
   
   
       16 . The propeller storage caddy from  claim 15  that further includes additional securing means to allow multiple essentially elongated rectangular cavities to secure to one another to increase the number of propeller storage caddies. 
   
   
       17 . The propeller storage caddy from  claim 15  where in the securing means for securing the essentially elongated cavity to the portable hobby field box is with Velcro or similar temporary securing means. 
   
   
       18 . The propeller storage caddy from  claim 15  where in the securing means for securing the essentially elongated cavity to the portable hobby field box is with a keyway slot using a threaded fastener with a head. 
   
   
       19 . The propeller storage caddy from  claim 15  where in the essentially elongated rectangular cavity is formed from plastic, wood, metal or a combination thereof. 
   
   
       20 . The propeller storage caddy from  claim 15  where in the essentially elongated rectangular cavity provides protection to the edges and ends of propeller placed within the essentially elongated cavity.