Modular storage container

Abstract

A modular storage candle container includes a base and a lid with a candle disposed on said lid. Specifically, the lid is dimensioned and configured to receive the candle that is releasably held in the exterior of the lid. The candle may be a faux candle or a wax candle. When a wax candle is used, the candle is designed to have a convex base and a concave interior so when the wax melts, the wax is directed toward a central portion of the concave interior thereby extending the life of the candle. In other embodiments, the candle may be replaced with a memorabilia insert or modular insert. On an underside of the lid is an interior insert positioned to extend down and into the compartment when the lid is position over the base. The interior insert includes a holding device such as a basket, jewelry holder or pill dispenser.

1 . A discreet storage unit comprising:
 a base, said base having a compartment and an open end;   a lid, said lid having an exterior side and an underside, said exterior side defining a cradle, said lid being dimensioned and configured to cover said open end of said base in a first position and expose said open end in an second position; and   at least one exterior insert, said exterior insert being dimensioned and configured to be releasably held in said cradle of said lid.   
     
     
         2 . The storage unit of  claim 1 , wherein said compartment is dimensioned and configured to receive personal use products. 
     
     
         3 . The storage unit of  claim 1 , wherein said exterior insert includes a candle, a faux candle, a memorabilia insert and a modular insert. 
     
     
         4 . The storage unit of  claim 1 , further comprising an interior insert, said interior insert being suspended from said underside of said lid and extending within said compartment when said lid is in said first position. 
     
     
         5 . The storage unit of  claim 4 , wherein said interior insert includes a basket, a holder, and a dispenser. 
     
     
         6 . The storage unit of  claim 4 , wherein said interior insert includes a denture storage basket, a jewelry holder, and a pill dispenser. 
     
     
         7 . The storage unit of  claim 1 , wherein said base has an exterior surface, said exterior surface includes graphics. 
     
     
         8 . The storage unit of  claim 7 , wherein said exterior surface includes a graphics compartment, said graphic compartment receiving a graphic sleeve therein. 
     
     
         9 . A discreet storage unit comprising:
 a base, said base having a compartment and an open end;   a lid, said lid having an exterior side and an underside, said exterior side defining a cradle, said lid being dimensioned and configured to cover said open end of said base in a first position and expose said open end in an second position; and   a candle, said candle being dimensioned and configured to be releasably held in said cradle of said lid.   
     
     
         10 . The storage unit of  claim 9 , wherein said candle has a base said base having an inner surface opposite an outer surface, said inner surface being concave and said outer surface being convex. 
     
     
         11 . The storage unit of  claim 10 , wherein legs are disposed on said outer convex surface, said legs supporting said candle within said cradle. 
     
     
         12 . The storage unit of  claim 9 , wherein said candle is a faux-candle. 
     
     
         13 . The storage unit of  claim 9 , wherein wax is retained in said concave inner surface with a wick disposed in a central portion of said concave inner surface, wherein as said wick burns melted wax is directed along sides of the concave inner surface to said central portion of said concave inner surface thereby extending the life of the candle. 
     
     
         14 . A discreet storage unit comprising:
 a base, said base having a compartment and an open end;   a lid, said lid having an exterior side and an underside, said exterior side defining a cradle, said lid being dimensioned and configured to cover said open end of said base in a first position and expose said open end in an second position;   at least one exterior insert, said exterior insert being dimensioned and configured to be releasably held in said cradle of said lid; and   an interior insert, said interior insert being suspended from said underside of said lid and extending within said compartment when said lid is in said first position.   
     
     
         15 . The storage unit of  claim 14 , wherein said exterior insert includes a candle, a faux candle, a memorabilia insert and a modular insert. 
     
     
         16 . The storage unit of  claim 14 , wherein said interior insert includes a basket, a holder, and a dispenser. 
     
     
         17 . The storage unit of  claim 14 , wherein said interior insert includes a denture storage basket, a jewelry holder, and a pill dispenser. 
     
     
         18 . The storage unit of  claim 15 , wherein said candle has a base said base having an inner surface opposite an outer surface, said inner surface being concave and said outer surface being convex. 
     
     
         19 . The storage unit of  claim 18 , wherein wax is retained in said concave inner surface with a wick disposed in a central portion of said concave inner surface, wherein as said wick burns melted wax is directed along sides of the concave inner surface to said central portion of said concave inner surface thereby extending the life of the candle.