Container for Storing and Dispensing a Plurality of Clamping Bands

Abstract

A storage case for a plurality of clamping bands is provided. More specifically, a storage case that comprises a cover interconnected to a housing is provided that includes an area with selectively removable tabs that provides increased access to the band clamps stored therein. The storage case of embodiments of the present invention allows for the storage of different types of bands in a pre-defined order to facilitate the use of such bands in a particular work project.

1 . A container adapted to carry a plurality of clamping bands comprising:
 a base;   a cover spaced from said base;   an arcuate-shaped wall positioned between said base and said cover; and   wherein the plurality of clamping bands, each having a first end and a second end, are adapted to be stored in a coiled fashion within said housing for selective removal.   
   
   
       2 . The container of  claim 1 , further comprising an opening that provides access to an interior portion of said housing. 
   
   
       3 . The container of  claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of selectively removable tabs positioned adjacent to said opening wherein removal of individual tabs provide at least one of expanding the size of said opening or a second opening. 
   
   
       4 . The container of  claim 1  wherein the arcuate-shaped wall is a spiral guide wall. 
   
   
       5 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein said arcuate-shaped wall of said housing includes a plurality of clips that interface with apertures provided on said cover. 
   
   
       6 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein said cover includes a panel for securing information related to the stored clamping bands. 
   
   
       7 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of said base, cover and arcuate-shaped wall include apertures that provide visual access to the interior of said case. 
   
   
       8 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein said base includes at least one ridge and said cover has at least one projection depending from an outer surface thereof. 
   
   
       9 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the clamping bands to be stored include a seal. 
   
   
       10 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein said base and said cover are constructed of plastic. 
   
   
       11 . The container of  claim 3 , wherein said selectively removable tabs are replaceable. 
   
   
       12 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein said cover is interconnected to at least a portion of said arcuate-shaped wall with at least one of a heat weld, a sonic weld, a fastener and an adhesive. 
   
   
       13 . The container of  claim 4 , further comprising:
 a second base interconnected to an upper surface of said arcuate-shaped wall;   a second arcuate-shaped wall extending from said second base; and   said cover interconnected to at least a portion of said second arcuate-shaped wall;   wherein two layers of clamping bands may be stored in the container.   
   
   
       14 . A storage container for clamping bands comprising:
 a housing having a base with at least one wall extending therefrom, said wall including a selectively removable tab positioned adjacent to an opening; and   a cover interconnected to said wall, thereby defining an internal storage area.   
   
   
       15 . The storage container of  claim 14 , wherein said cover is interconnected to said housing with at least one of clips, adhesives, welds and fasteners. 
   
   
       16 . The storage container of  claim 14 , further comprising a means for guiding the clamping bands interconnected to at least one of said housing and said cover. 
   
   
       17 . A method of providing pre-cut clamping bands, comprising:
 providing a storage case containing a plurality of clamping bands, said storage case including a housing and a cover with a wall therebetween, a portion of said wall having an opening and a portion of said wall having an arcuate shape;   accessing a first clamping band through said opening in said wall;   selectively removing a portion of said wall to define a second opening; and   accessing a second clamping band through at least one of said opening and said second opening.   
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein a first clamping band is positioned in contact with a portion of said wall having an arcuate shape and a second clamping band is positioned inside of the first clamping band. 
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein said selectively removing a portion of said wall comprises breaking away a tab that is interconnected to at least one of said housing and said cover. 
   
   
       20 . A system for delivery of a plurality of clamping bands, comprising:
 a housing having at least one spiral-shaped wall, said housing further having an opening that provides access to an interior portion of said housing;   a plurality of selectively removable tabs positioned adjacent to said opening wherein removal of individual tabs expands the size of said opening or creates and/or expands said second opening; and   wherein the plurality of clamping bands, each having a first end and a second end, are stored in a coiled fashion within said housing for selective removal such that the first end of the innermost clamping band is positioned adjacent to said opening prior to removal.   
   
   
       21 . The band clamping system of  claim 20  wherein the plurality of clamping bands comprise at least two distinct types of bands. 
   
   
       22 . The band clamping system of  claim 20 , wherein the plurality of bands vary in at least one of size, length, color, thickness and material.