Work storage containers

Abstract

A container system that includes a container portion having a base that defines a perimeter and a wall having a first end that is attached to the base, wherein the wall extends from the first end so that the base and the wall define an interior volume of space and wherein a second end of the wall defines an edge of an opening into the interior volume of space. The container system further including a cover having a surface that is positioned to contact the edge and block the opening, wherein the surface includes a pattern of perforations that defines a weakened area of the surface that is surrounded by the pattern of perforations.

1 . A container system comprising:
 a container portion, comprising:
 a base that defines a perimeter; and 
 a wall comprising a first end that is attached to said base, wherein said wall extends from said first end so that said base and said wall define an interior volume of space and wherein a second end of said wall defines an edge of an opening into said interior volume of space; and 
   a cover comprising a surface that is positioned to contact the edge and block said opening, wherein said surface comprises a pattern of perforations that defines a weakened area of said surface that is surrounded by said pattern of perforations.   
     
     
         2 . The container system of  claim 1 , wherein said pattern of perforations is a circle of perforations. 
     
     
         3 . The container system of  claim 2 , wherein a center of said circle of perforations is located at a center of said cover. 
     
     
         4 . The container system of  claim 1 , further comprising a strap that engages said wall so that a first end of said strap and a second end of said strap extend past said edge of said opening. 
     
     
         5 . The container system of  claim 4 , wherein said strap engages said cover. 
     
     
         6 . The container system of  claim 5 , wherein said wall comprises a first slot and a second slot and said cover comprises a third slot and a fourth slot; and
 wherein said first end of said strap is threaded in order said third slot, said first slot, said second slot and said fourth slot.   
     
     
         7 . The container system of  claim 1 , further comprising wire located within said interior volume of space, wherein an end of said wire extends through an opening formed in said surface of said cover. 
     
     
         8 . The container system of  claim 1 , wherein said cover releasably engages said container portion. 
     
     
         9 - 11 . (canceled) 
     
     
         12 . The container system of  claim 1 , wherein said cover is not integrally attached to said container portion. 
     
     
         13 . (canceled) 
     
     
         14 . The container system of  claim 1 , further comprising a dispensing cover, wherein said dispensing cover comprises:
 a first surface facing away from said cover and comprising a hood with an aperture formed therethrough; and   a second surface that lies on said cover.   
     
     
         15 . The container system of  claim 14 , wherein said hood comprises a side surface that includes a window, separate from said aperture, for viewing an interior of said hood. 
     
     
         16 . The container system of  claim 15 , wherein said window is made of a transparent material that completely covers a hole formed in said side surface. 
     
     
         17 . The container system of  claim 1 , wherein said cover comprises a hood with an aperture formed therethrough, wherein said hood extends in a direction away from said base. 
     
     
         18 . The container system of  claim 17 , wherein said hood comprises a side surface that includes a window, separate from said aperture, for viewing an interior of said hood. 
     
     
         19 . The container system of  claim 18 , wherein said window is made of a transparent material that completely covers a hole formed in said side surface. 
     
     
         20 . A container system comprising:
 a container portion, comprising:
 a base that defines a perimeter; and 
 a wall comprising a first end that is attached to said base, wherein said wall extends from said first end so that said base and said wall define an interior volume of space and wherein a second end of said wall defines an edge of an opening into said interior volume of space; 
   a cover comprising a surface that is positioned to contact the edge and block said opening, wherein said cover is not integrally attached to said container portion; and   a strap that engages said wall and said cover so that a first end of said strap and a second end of said strap extend past said edge of said opening.   
     
     
         21 . The container system of  claim 20 , wherein said wall comprises a first slot and a second slot and said cover comprises a third slot and a fourth slot; and
 wherein said first end of said strap is threaded in order said third slot, said first slot, said second slot and said fourth slot.   
     
     
         22 . The container system of  claim 20 , further comprising wire located within said interior volume of space, wherein an end of said wire extends through an opening formed in said surface of said cover. 
     
     
         23 . The container system of  claim 22 , further comprising a dispensing cover, wherein said dispensing cover comprises:
 a first surface facing away from said cover and comprising a hood with an aperture formed therethrough; and   a second surface that lies on said cover.   
     
     
         24 . The container system of  claim 23 , wherein said hood comprises a side surface that includes a window, separate from said aperture, for viewing an interior of said hood. 
     
     
         25 . The container system of  claim 24 , wherein said window is made of a transparent material that completely covers a hole formed in said side surface. 
     
     
         26 . The container system of  claim 22 , wherein said cover comprises a hood with an aperture formed therethrough, wherein said hood extends in a direction away from said base. 
     
     
         27 . The container system of  claim 26 , wherein said hood comprises a side surface that includes a window, separate from said aperture, for viewing an interior of said hood. 
     
     
         28 . The container system of  claim 28 , wherein said window is made of a transparent material that completely covers a hole formed in said side surface. 
     
     
         29 . The container system of  claim 20 , wherein said cover releasably engages said container portion. 
     
     
         30 - 33 . (canceled) 
     
     
         34 . A container system comprising:
 a container portion, comprising:
 a base that defines a perimeter; and 
 a wall comprising a first end that is attached to said base, wherein said wall extends from said first end so that said base and said wall define an interior volume of space and wherein a second end of said wall defines an edge of an opening into said interior volume of space; 
   a cover comprising a surface that is positioned to contact the edge and partially block said opening, wherein said cover defines a dispensing opening that is in fluid communication with said interior volume of space; and   wire located within said interior volume of space, wherein an end of said wire extends through said dispensing opening.   
     
     
         35 . The container system of  claim 34 , wherein said cover releasably engages said container portion. 
     
     
         36 . The container system of  claim 34 , wherein said dispensing opening has a first area that is at most 68% of a second area of said base. 
     
     
         37 . The container system of  claim 34 , further comprising a dispensing cover, wherein said dispensing cover comprises:
 a first surface facing away from said cover and comprising a hood with an aperture formed therethrough; and   a second surface that lies on said cover.   
     
     
         38 . The container system of  claim 37 , wherein said hood comprises a side surface that includes a window, separate from said aperture, for viewing an interior of said hood. 
     
     
         39 . The container system of  claim 38 , wherein said window is made of a transparent material that completely covers a hole formed in said side surface. 
     
     
         40 . The container system of  claim 34 , wherein said cover comprises a hood with an aperture formed therethrough, wherein said hood extends in a direction away from said base. 
     
     
         41 . The container system of  claim 40 , wherein said hood comprises a side surface that includes a window, separate from said aperture, for viewing an interior of said hood. 
     
     
         42 . The container system of  claim 41 , wherein said window is made of a transparent material that completely covers a hole formed in said side surface. 
     
     
         43 . (canceled) 
     
     
         44 . A method of dispensing wire comprising:
 providing a container portion, comprising:
 a base that defines a perimeter; and 
 a wall comprising a first end that is attached to said base, wherein said wall extends from said first end so that said base and said wall define an interior volume of space and wherein a second end of said wall defines an edge of an opening into said interior volume of space; 
   placing a first wire dispenser within said interior volume of space;   positioning a cover to contact said edge and partially block said opening, wherein said cover defines a dispensing opening that is in fluid communication with said interior volume of space, said dispensing opening has a size that prevents said first wire dispenser to pass through said dispensing opening;   dispensing a wire from said first wire dispenser so as to pass through said dispensing opening;   removing said cover;   removing said first wire dispenser from said interior volume of space;   placing a second wire dispenser within said interior volume of space;   placing said cover to contact said edge and partially block said opening, wherein said dispensing opening has a size that prevents said second wire dispenser to pass through said dispensing opening; and   dispensing said wire from said second wire dispenser so as to pass through said dispensing opening.   
     
     
         45 . The method of  claim 44 , wherein prior to said positioning said cover removing a weakened area of said cover that is defined by a pattern of perforations so that the removed weakened area defines said dispensing opening. 
     
     
         46 . A cover for a container system comprising:
 a surface comprising a pattern of perforations that defines a weakened area of said surface that is surrounded by said pattern of perforations; and   a side piece that is attached to said surface at an angle.   
     
     
         47 . The cover of  claim 46 , wherein said pattern of perforations is a circle of perforations. 
     
     
         48 . The cover of  claim 47 , wherein a center of said circle of perforations is located at a center of said cover. 
     
     
         49 . The cover of  claim 46 , wherein said surface defines an aperture. 
     
     
         50 - 52 . (canceled) 
     
     
         53 . The cover of  claim 46 , wherein said surface comprises a hood with an aperture formed therethrough. 
     
     
         54 . The cover of  claim 53 , wherein said hood comprises a side surface that includes a window for viewing an interior of said hood. 
     
     
         55 . The cover of  claim 54 , wherein said window is made of a transparent material that completely covers a hole formed in said side surface. 
     
     
         56 - 63 . (canceled)