US 6,981,593 B1
Apparatus and method for storing snack items and school supplies
Nancy L. Klodt, 12708 - 160th Ave., Ottumwa, Iowa 52501 (US)
Filed on Jan. 27, 2004, as Appl. No. 10/766,261.
Int. Cl. A45C 11/20 (2006.01)
U.S. Cl. 206—541 13 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An apparatus for storing and transporting supplies and snacks, comprising:
a snack item;
a drink item;
a top portion having first and second opposite sides;
a bottom portion having first and second opposite sides;
a middle portion having first and second opposite sides, the middle portion operatively connected to the top portion and the bottom portion;
wherein in a closed position the top portion, bottom portion and middle portion are configured to form an enclosure;
wherein in an open position at least one side of the middle portion is accessible, and at least one side of either the top or bottom portion is accessible;
at least one side of the middle portion comprising structures adapted for holding school supplies;
at least one side of the top portion comprising a write-on wipe-off surface;
wherein one side of the bottom portion includes at least one drink restraint adapted for holding the drink item and at least one snack restraint adapted for holding the snack item; and
a clip operatively connected to one side of the top portion for holding paper.