Cabinet with rotating shelves

Abstract

The cabinet with rotating shelves is configured for use in storing a plurality of domestic articles. The cabinet with rotating shelves rotates such that the accessibility of the each of the plurality of domestic articles is adjustable. The cabinet with rotating shelves comprises a cabinet, a storage pan track, and a control circuit. The cabinet contains the storage pan track and the control circuit. The storage pan track is a shelving structure that contains the plurality of domestic articles. The storage pan track is a rotating structure. The storage pan track rotates the shelving structure to change the presentation of the plurality of domestic articles. The control circuit controls the operation of the storage pan track. The control circuit: a) provides the electric power required to rotate the storage pan track; b) controls the rotation of the storage pan track; and, c) illuminates the storage pan track.

The inventor claims: 
     
         1 . A cabinet with rotating shelves comprising
 a cabinet, a storage pan track, and a control circuit;   wherein the cabinet contains the storage pan track and the control circuit;   wherein the cabinet with rotating shelves is a furniture item;   wherein the cabinet with rotating shelves forms a cabinet;   wherein the cabinet with rotating shelves is a rotating structure;   wherein the storage pan track is a rotating structure;   wherein the storage pan track rotates the shelving structure;   wherein the control circuit controls the operation of the storage pan track;   wherein the control circuit: a) provides the electric power required to rotate the storage pan track; b) controls the rotation of the storage pan track; and, c) illuminates the domestic articles stored on the storage pan track;   wherein the cabinet comprises a containment prism, a door panel, and a plurality of telescopic stanchions;   wherein the door panel and the plurality of telescopic stanchions attach to the containment prism;   wherein the storage pan track comprises a drive wheel, a plurality of idler wheels, a plurality of drive belts, and a plurality of storage pans;   wherein the rotation of the drive wheel rotates the storage pan track;   wherein each of the plurality of idler wheels changes the direction of a drive belt selected from the plurality of drive belts;   wherein the plurality of drive belts attaches the plurality of storage pans to the drive wheel and the plurality of idler wheels such that the rotation of the drive wheel rotates the plurality of drive belts thereby rotating the plurality of storage pans within the containment prism of the cabinet;   wherein the plurality of storage pans form the storage structures used to contain the plurality of domestic articles within the storage pan track;   wherein each of the plurality of storage pans attaches to the plurality of drive belts such that the rotation of the plurality of drive belts around the plurality of idler wheels and the drive wheel rotates the plurality of storage pans within the containment prism;   wherein the control circuit comprises a motor circuit, a lamp circuit, and a power circuit;   wherein the motor circuit, the lamp circuit, and the power circuit are electrically interconnected;   wherein the motor circuit comprises an electric motor and a momentary switch;   wherein the lamp circuit comprises a Plurality of LEDs and a lamp switch;   wherein the Plurality of LEDs comprises a first LED set, a second LED set, and a limit resistor.   
     
     
         2 . The cabinet with rotating shelves according to  claim 1   wherein the cabinet is a mechanical structure;   wherein the cabinet is a hollow structure;   wherein the storage pan track is a mechanical structure;   wherein the storage pan track is a driven structure;   wherein the storage pan track is a rotating structure;   wherein the storage pan track forms the horizontal surfaces used to store a plurality of domestic articles;   wherein the rotation of the storage pan track rotates the position of the plurality of domestic articles within the cabinet.   
     
     
         3 . The cabinet with rotating shelves according to  claim 2   wherein the control circuit is an electric circuit;   wherein the control circuit provides the energy required to rotate the storage pan track;   wherein the control circuit controls the rotation of the storage pan track within the cabinet;   wherein the control circuit illuminates the plurality of domestic articles stored in the storage pan track.   
     
     
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         7 . The cabinet with rotating shelves according to  claim 3   wherein the containment prism is a prism-shaped structure;   wherein the containment prism is a hollow structure;   wherein the containment prism is the structure that physically contains the storage pan track and the control circuit.   
     
     
         8 . The cabinet with rotating shelves according to  claim 7   wherein the door panel is a prism-shaped structure;   wherein the door panel has a disk shape;   wherein the door panel attaches to the containment prism such that the door panel rotates relative to the containment prism;   wherein the door panel rotates between a closed position and an open position;   wherein when the door panel is in the closed position, the door panel inhibits access into the hollow interior of the containment prism through the door aperture;   wherein when the door panel is in the closed position, the door panel provides access into the hollow interior of the containment prism through the door aperture.   
     
     
         9 . The cabinet with rotating shelves according to  claim 8   wherein the containment prism further comprises a door aperture and an access aperture;   wherein the door aperture is a first aperture that is formed through the first lateral face of the prism structure of the containment prism;   wherein the door aperture provides access into the hollow interior of the containment prism;   wherein the access aperture is a second aperture that is formed through a second lateral face of the prism structure of the containment prism;   wherein the access aperture provides access to each of the plurality of storage pans that are rotated within the containment prism by the storage pan track;   wherein the door panel further comprises one or more hinges and a handle;   wherein each of the one or more hinges attaches the door panel to the containment prism such that the door panel rotates between the closed position and the open position;   wherein the one or more hinges position the door panel to the containment prism such that the door panel closes and opens access into the containment prism through the door aperture;   wherein the handle is a grip used to rotate the door panel between the closed position and the open position;   wherein the handle attaches to the exterior surface of the door panel.   
     
     
         10 . The cabinet with rotating shelves according to  claim 9   wherein the plurality of telescopic stanchions forms a mechanical structure that elevates the containment prism above a supporting surface;   wherein the plurality of telescopic stanchions forms a load path the transfers the load of the cabinet, the storage pan track, and the control circuit to the supporting surface;   wherein each of the plurality of telescopic stanchions has a composite prism structure;   wherein the span of the length of the center axis of the composite prism structure of each of the plurality of telescopic stanchions is adjustable.   
     
     
         11 . The cabinet with rotating shelves according to  claim 10   wherein the plurality of telescopic stanchions further comprises a first telescopic stanchion, a second telescopic stanchion, a third telescopic stanchion, and a fourth telescopic stanchion;   wherein the first telescopic stanchion is a vertically oriented stanchion that forms a portion of the load path that elevates the containment prism over a supporting surface;   wherein the second telescopic stanchion is a vertically oriented stanchion that forms a portion of the load path that elevates the containment prism over a supporting surface;   wherein the third telescopic stanchion is a vertically oriented stanchion that forms a portion of the load path that elevates the containment prism over a supporting surface;   wherein the fourth telescopic stanchion is a vertically oriented stanchion that forms a portion of the load path that elevates the containment prism over a supporting surface.   
     
     
         12 . The cabinet with rotating shelves according to  claim 11   wherein the drive wheel is a disk-shaped structure;   wherein the drive wheel is a rotating structure;   wherein the control circuit provides the motive forces required to rotate the drive wheel;   wherein the drive wheel rotates a first drive belt selected from the plurality of drive belts;   wherein the plurality of idler wheels and the drive wheel forms a rotating structure on which the plurality of drive belts mount;   wherein each of the plurality of idler wheels is a disk-shaped structure;   wherein each of the plurality of idler wheels is a rotating structure;   wherein the drive wheel drives the rotation of the plurality of drive belts;   wherein the plurality of idler wheels changes the direction of the plurality of drive belts such that the rotation of the plurality of drive belts rotates the plurality of storage pans within the containment prism of the cabinet;   wherein each of the plurality of drive belts is a looped belt structure;   wherein each of the plurality of drive belts wraps around two wheels selected from the group consisting of: a) the drive wheel; and, b) one or more idler wheels selected from the plurality of idler wheels;   wherein each of the plurality of storage pans is a prism-shaped structure;   wherein each of the plurality of storage pans has a pan shape.   
     
     
         13 . The cabinet with rotating shelves according to  claim 12   wherein the plurality of idler wheels further comprises a first idler wheel, a second idler wheel, and a third idler wheel;   wherein the plurality of drive belts further comprises a first drive belt and a second drive belt;   wherein the first drive belt wraps around the first idler wheel and the drive wheel to form the rotating structure of the storage pan track;   wherein the second drive belt wraps around the second idler wheel and the third idler wheel to form the rotating structure of the storage pan track;   wherein the plurality of storage pans further comprises a first storage pan, a second storage pan, a third storage pan, and a fourth storage pan;   wherein the first storage pan is a tray structure that simultaneously attaches to the first drive belt and the second drive belt such that the rotation of the drive wheel rotates the first storage pan within the containment prism;   wherein the second storage pan is a tray structure that simultaneously attaches to the first drive belt and the second drive belt such that the rotation of the drive wheel rotates the second storage pan within the containment prism;   wherein the third storage pan is a tray structure that simultaneously attaches to the first drive belt and the second drive belt such that the rotation of the drive wheel rotates the third storage pan within the containment prism;   wherein the fourth storage pan is a tray structure that simultaneously attaches to the first drive belt and the second drive belt such that the rotation of the drive wheel rotates the fourth storage pan within the containment prism.   
     
     
         14 . The cabinet with rotating shelves according to  claim 13   wherein the motor circuit is an electric circuit;   wherein the motor circuit converts electric energy into the rotational energy used to rotate the drive wheel of the storage pan track;   wherein the motor circuit mechanically attaches to the drive wheel;   wherein the lamp circuit is an electric circuit;   wherein the lamp circuit converts electric energy into illumination used to illuminate the hollow interior of the containment prism of the cabinet;   wherein the power circuit is an electric circuit;   wherein the power circuit controls the flow of electric energy into the motor circuit and the lamp circuit.   
     
     
         15 . The cabinet with rotating shelves according to  claim 14   wherein the electric motor is an electrical device;   wherein the electric motor converts electric energy drawn from the power circuit through the momentary switch into rotational energy;   wherein the electric motor mechanically connects to the drive wheel of the storage pan track such that the rotation of the electric motor rotates the drive wheel;   wherein the momentary switch is an electric switch;   wherein the momentary switch is wired in series between the power circuit and the electric motor such that the momentary switch controls the flow of electricity into the electric motor;   wherein the momentary switch controls the rotation of the electric motor by controlling the flow of electricity into the electric motor.   
     
     
         16 . The cabinet with rotating shelves according to  claim 15   wherein the lamp switch is an electric switch;   wherein the lamp switch is a maintained switch;   wherein the lamp switch controls the flow of electric energy from the power circuit into the plurality of LEDs;   wherein the lamp switch controls the illumination in the hollow interior of the containment prism by controlling the flow of electricity into the plurality of LEDs;   wherein each of the plurality of LEDs is a two-terminal semiconducting device;   wherein each LED selected from the plurality of LEDs is a diode that generates illumination when electricity flows through the selected LED;   wherein the plurality of LEDs generate the illumination within the hollow interior of the containment prism of the cabinet.   
     
     
         17 . The cabinet with rotating shelves according to  claim 16   wherein the power circuit comprises a master switch and a national electric grid;   wherein the master switch is an electric switch;   wherein the master switch is a maintained switch;   wherein the master switch electrically connects to the national electric grid;   wherein the master switch electrically connects to the momentary switch;   wherein the master switch electrically connects to the lamp switch;   wherein the master switch controls the flow of electricity from the national electric grid to the momentary switch;   wherein the master switch controls the flow of electricity from the national electric grid to the lamp switch.   
     
     
         18 . The cabinet with rotating shelves according to  claim 17   wherein the first telescopic stanchion is a telescopic structure that comprises a first arm, a second arm, and a first detent;   wherein the first detent is a mechanical device that locks and secures the first arm to the second arm;   wherein the first arm is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension;   wherein the second arm is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension;   wherein the second arm is geometrically similar to the first arm;   wherein the span of the outer dimension of the second arm is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the first arm such that the second arm inserts into the first arm in a telescopic fashion to form a composite prism structure;   wherein the span of the length of the first telescopic stanchion adjusts by adjusting the relative position of the second arm within the first arm;   wherein the position of the second arm relative to the first arm is held in position using the first detent;   wherein the second telescopic stanchion is a telescopic structure that comprises a third arm, a fourth arm, and a second detent;   wherein the second detent is a mechanical device that locks and secures the fourth arm to the third arm;   wherein the third arm is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension;   wherein the fourth arm is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension;   wherein the fourth arm is geometrically similar to the third arm;   wherein the span of the outer dimension of the third arm is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the fourth arm such that the fourth arm inserts into the third arm in a telescopic fashion to form a composite prism structure;   wherein the span of the length of the second telescopic stanchion adjusts by adjusting the relative position of the third arm within the fourth arm;   wherein the position of the third arm relative to the fourth arm is held in position using the second detent;   wherein the third telescopic stanchion is a telescopic structure that comprises a fifth arm, a sixth arm, and a third detent;   wherein the third detent is a mechanical device that locks and secures the fifth arm to the sixth arm;   wherein the fifth arm is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension;   wherein the sixth arm is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension;   wherein the sixth arm is geometrically similar to the fifth arm;   wherein the span of the outer dimension of the sixth arm is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the fifth arm such that the sixth arm inserts into the fifth arm in a telescopic fashion to form a composite prism structure;   wherein the span of the length of the third telescopic stanchion adjusts by adjusting the relative position of the sixth arm within the fifth arm;   wherein the position of the sixth arm relative to the fifth arm is held in position using the third detent;   wherein the fourth telescopic stanchion is a telescopic structure that comprises a seventh arm, an eighth arm, and a fourth detent;   wherein the fourth detent is a mechanical device that locks and secures the seventh arm to the eighth arm;   wherein the seventh arm is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension;   wherein the eighth arm is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension;   wherein the eighth arm is geometrically similar to the seventh arm;   wherein the span of the outer dimension of the eighth arm is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the seventh arm such that the eighth arm inserts into the seventh arm in a telescopic fashion to form a composite prism structure;   wherein the span of the length of the fourth telescopic stanchion adjusts by adjusting the relative position of the eighth arm within the seventh arm;   wherein the position of the eighth arm relative to the seventh arm is held in position using the fourth detent.   
     
     
         19 . The cabinet with rotating shelves according to  claim 18   wherein the first telescopic stanchion further comprises a first pedestal;   wherein the first pedestal is a disk-shaped structure;   wherein the first pedestal attaches to the second arm of the first telescopic stanchion to form a composite prism structure;   wherein the first pedestal attaches to the end of the second arm that is distal from the first arm;   wherein the first pedestal forms a pedestal that rests on the supporting surface;   wherein the second telescopic stanchion further comprises a second pedestal;   wherein the second pedestal is a disk-shaped structure;   wherein the second pedestal attaches to the fourth arm of the second telescopic stanchion to form a composite prism structure;   wherein the second pedestal attaches to the end of the fourth arm that is distal from the third arm;   wherein the second pedestal forms a pedestal that rests on the supporting surface;   wherein the third telescopic stanchion further comprises a third pedestal;   wherein the third pedestal is a disk-shaped structure;   wherein the third pedestal attaches to the sixth arm of the third telescopic stanchion to form a composite prism structure;   wherein the third pedestal attaches to the end of the sixth arm that is distal from the fifth arm;   wherein the third pedestal forms a pedestal that rests on the supporting surface;   wherein the fourth telescopic stanchion further comprises a fourth pedestal;   wherein the fourth pedestal is a disk-shaped structure;   wherein the fourth pedestal attaches to the eighth arm of the fourth telescopic stanchion to form a composite prism structure;   wherein the fourth pedestal attaches to the end of the eighth arm that is distal from the seventh arm;   wherein the fourth pedestal forms a pedestal that rests on the supporting surface.   
     
     
         20 . The cabinet with rotating shelves according to  claim 19   wherein the first LED set is a first subset of LEDs selected from the plurality of LEDs;   wherein the first LED set are electrically connected in series between the lamp switch and the power circuit such that the flow of electricity through the first LED set will generate an illumination;   wherein the second LED set is a second subset of LEDs selected from the plurality of LEDs;   wherein the second LED set are electrically connected in series between the lamp switch and the power circuit such that the flow of electricity through the second LED set will generate an illumination;   wherein the second LED set is reverse biased relative to the first LED set such that the lamp circuit will maintain its illumination independently of the direction of the ac current flow that is generated by the national electric grid of the power circuit;   wherein the limit resistor is an electric resistor;   wherein the limit resistor is wired in series with each of the plurality of LEDs;   wherein the limit resistor limits the flow of electricity through the plurality of LEDs.