Vertically-Oriented Organizing Container

Abstract

A vertically-oriented organizing container includes a body portion, a lid situated atop the body portion, and a pair of extension members. The body portion has a pair of side walls, a pair of end walls, and a bottom. Each extension members is disposed at a respective end of the body portion and is slidably engaged therewith to permit adjustment of a length of the organizing container. Each extension member is adapted to engage and be supported by opposite sides of a drawer, thereby facilitating the organizing container being vertically suspended within the drawer.

What is provisionally claimed is: 
     
         1 . (canceled) 
     
     
         2 . A plurality of organizing containers substantially as shown and described, sold as a kit. 
     
     
         3 . (canceled) 
     
     
         4 . A vertically-oriented organizing container comprising:
 a body portion having a pair of side walls, a pair of end walls, and a bottom;   a lid situated atop the body portion; and   a pair of extension members, each disposed at a respective end of the body portion and being slidably engaged therewith to permit adjustment of a length of the organizing container;   wherein each extension member is adapted to engage and be supported by opposite sides of a drawer, thereby facilitating the organizing container being vertically suspended within the drawer.   
     
     
         5 . The vertically-oriented organizing container of  claim 4 , wherein the lid includes a handle. 
     
     
         6 . The vertically-oriented organizing container of  claim 4 , further comprising a fastening clasp for fastening the lid. 
     
     
         7 . The vertically-oriented organizing container of  claim 4 , further comprising one or more dividers arranged at an interior of the body portion to define a plurality of internal compartments. 
     
     
         8 . The vertically-oriented organizing container of  claim 4 , further comprising an extension arm support disposed along each of the side walls, the extension arm supports defining channels for receiving the extension members. 
     
     
         9 . The vertically-oriented organizing container of  claim 4 , wherein the organizing container is made from a polymer-based material. 
     
     
         10 . The vertically-oriented organizing container of  claim 4 , wherein each side wall includes a notched area for facilitating grasping and removal of the lid. 
     
     
         11 . The vertically-oriented organizing container of  claim 4 , wherein each extension member includes a ledge extending outwardly therefrom. 
     
     
         12 . The vertically-oriented organizing container of  claim 4 , wherein the organizing container is made from an opaque material. 
     
     
         13 . The vertically-oriented organizing container of  claim 4 , wherein the organizing container is made from a translucent material. 
     
     
         14 . A vertically-oriented organizing container, substantially as shown and described, the organizing container being vertically suspended within a drawer.