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A collapsible storage arrangement for hanging files with a storage housing that retains a pivotable framework that can be pivoted between an upright configuration for enabling access to file folders and a collapsed configuration for storage. The pivotable framework can include first and second pivot

A collapsible storage arrangement for hanging files with a storage housing that retains a pivotable framework that can be pivoted between an upright configuration for enabling access to file folders and a collapsed configuration for storage. The pivotable framework can include first and second pivotally retained frame structures in combination with first and second support rails that have first and second ends pivotally connected to the first and second frame structures. The storage housing can have first and second end walls, first and second side walls, and a bottom. A lid can selectively seal the storage housing. A guide arrangement, which can comprise a flexible member, a guide panel, or a fixed inclined surface, can guide file folders toward a reclined position as the pivotable framework is pivoted from an upright configuration to a collapsed configuration.

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I claim as deserving the protection of Letters Patent: 1. A collapsible storage arrangement for hanging files comprising: a storage housing with a first end and a second end; and a pivotable framework with a first frame structure pivotally retained proximal to the first end of the storage housing t

I claim as deserving the protection of Letters Patent: 1. A collapsible storage arrangement for hanging files comprising: a storage housing with a first end and a second end; and a pivotable framework with a first frame structure pivotally retained proximal to the first end of the storage housing to pivot between an upright configuration and a collapsed configuration, a second frame structure pivotally retained proximal to the second end of the storage housing spaced from the first frame structure to pivot between an upright configuration and a collapsed configuration, and a means for retaining file folders between the first and second frame structures; wherein the means for retaining file folders between the first and second frame structures comprises first and second elongate support rails wherein the first support rail is pivotally coupled to the first frame structure adjacent to a first end of the first support rail to establish a pivot axis, wherein the first support rail is pivotally coupled to the second frame structure adjacent to a second end of the first support rail to establish a pivot axis, wherein the second support rail is pivotally coupled to the first frame structure adjacent to a first end of the second support rail to establish a pivot axis, and wherein the second support rail is pivotally coupled to the second frame structure adjacent to a second end of the second support rail to establish a pivot axis; wherein at least the first frame structure has a laterally disposed central handle portion, first and second upper leg portions that project orthogonally from the handle portion, and first and second shoulder portions that project laterally outwardly from the upper leg portions respectively and generally parallel to the handle portion wherein the first and second support rails are retained to pivot about the shoulder portions of the first and second frame structures; whereby the pivotable framework can be pivoted between an upright configuration for enabling access to file folders retained between the first and second frame structures and a collapsed configuration for storage. 2. The collapsible storage arrangement of claim 1 wherein at least the first frame structure comprises a unitary rod of material formed to have the central handle portion with the upper leg portions and the shoulder portions disposed to first and second ends of the handle portion and opposed pivot legs projecting laterally outwardly for pivotally engaging the storage housing. 3. The collapsible storage arrangement of claim 2 wherein at least the first frame structure further comprises an inboard portion disposed distally to each shoulder portion and proximal to each pivot leg for providing support to file folders retained by the pivotable framework. 4. The collapsible storage arrangement of claim 2 wherein the second frame structure has opposed pivot legs and further comprising a plurality of receivers coupled to the storage housing wherein each receiver has a reception volume defined by at least one wall and wherein the first and second frame structures are pivotally retained relative to the storage housing by a receiving of the pivot legs into corresponding receivers. 5. The collapsible storage arrangement of claim 4 wherein the storage housing is watertight. 6. The collapsible storage arrangement of claim 1 further comprising a means for guiding file folders toward a reclined position as the pivotable framework is pivoted from an upright configuration to a collapsed configuration. 7. The collapsible storage arrangement of claim 6 wherein the means for guiding file folders comprises a guide structure for providing an inclined support surface inclined toward the second end of the storage housing for providing support to file folders. 8. The collapsible storage arrangement of claim 7 wherein the guide structure comprises a guide panel pivotally retained relative to the storage housing at a pivot axis. 9. The collapsible storage arrangement of claim 8 wherein the pivot axis of the guide panel is selectively adjustable between the first and second ends of the storage housing. 10. The collapsible storage arrangement of claim 7 wherein the guide structure comprises a fixed inclined guide surface fixed in relation to the storage housing. 11. The collapsible storage arrangement of claim 1 further comprising at least one wheel rotatably retained relative to the housing for enabling a transportation of the collapsible storage arrangement. 12. The collapsible storage arrangement of claim 11 further comprising an extendable and retractable handle coupled to the storage housing for further enabling a transportation of the collapsible storage arrangement. 13. A collapsible storage arrangement for hanging files comprising: a storage housing with a first end and a second end; and a pivotable framework with a first frame structure pivotally retained proximal to the first end of the storage housing to pivot between an upright configuration and a collapsed configuration, a second frame structure pivotally retained proximal to the second end of the storage housing spaced from the first frame structure to pivot between an upright configuration and a collapsed configuration, and a means for retaining file folders between the first and second frame structures; a means for guiding file folders toward a reclined position as the pivotable framework is pivoted from an upright configuration to a collapsed configuration wherein the means for guiding file folders comprises a guide structure for providing an inclined support surface inclined toward the second end of the storage housing for providing support to file folders wherein the guide structure comprises a flexible guide member with a first end coupled to an upper portion of the second frame structure, a second end fixed in position proximal to the first frame structure, and a body portion traversing therebetween whereby a pivoting of the pivotable framework away from the first end of the storage housing will tend to increase a distance between the first and second ends of the flexible guide member; whereby the pivotable framework can be pivoted between an upright configuration for enabling access to file folders retained between the first and second frame structures and a collapsed configuration for storage. 14. The collapsible storage arrangement of claim 13 wherein the means for retaining file folders between the first and second frame structures comprises first and second elongate support rails wherein the first support rail is pivotally coupled to the first frame structure adjacent to a first end of the first support rail to establish a pivot axis, wherein the first support rail is pivotally coupled to the second frame structure adjacent to a second end of the first support rail to establish a pivot axis, wherein the second support rail is pivotally coupled to the first frame structure adjacent to a first end of the second support rail to establish a pivot axis, and wherein the second support rail is pivotally coupled to the second frame structure adjacent to a second end of the second support rail to establish a pivot axis. 15. The collapsible storage arrangement of claim 14 wherein the first frame structure is pivotally coupled to the storage housing to pivot about a lower pivot axis, wherein the second frame structure is pivotally coupled to the storage housing to pivot about a lower pivot axis, and wherein a distance between the lower pivot axes of the first and second frame structures approximately equals a distance between the pivot axes of the first and second support rails relative to the first frame structure and the pivot axes of the first and second support rails relative to the second frame structure whereby the first and second frame structures will be maintained in a generally parallel disposition and whereby the first and second support rails will tend to be maintained in a generally horizontal disposition, including during a pivoting of the pivotable framework, when the storage housing is in a generally horizontal disposition. 16. The collapsible storage arrangement of claim 15 wherein the storage housing comprises a generally rectangular container with an open inner volume defined by a first end wall, a second end wall disposed generally opposite to the first end wall, a first side wall, a second side wall disposed generally opposite to the first side wall, and a bottom. 17. The collapsible storage arrangement of claim 16 wherein the lower pivot axis of the first frame structure is disposed adjacent to the first end wall of the storage housing and wherein the lower pivot axis of the second frame structure is disposed adjacent to, but spaced from, the second end wall of the storage housing by a distance less than an effective height of the second frame structure whereby the second frame structure will tend to be supported by the second end wall of the storage housing when the pivotable framework is in a collapsed configuration. 18. The collapsible storage arrangement of claim 16 wherein the lower pivot axis of the first frame structure is disposed adjacent to the first end wall of the storage housing, wherein the lower pivot axis of the second frame structure is disposed adjacent to, but spaced from, the second end wall of the storage housing, and wherein the first and second frame structures of the pivotable framework are pivotable beyond a vertical orientation by a given angle until the first frame structure makes contact with the first end wall to be supported thereby while the pivotable framework is in an upright configuration. 19. The collapsible storage arrangement of claim 16 wherein the storage housing farther comprises a lid and a means for engaging the lid with the first and second end walls and the first and second side walls of the storage housing. 20. The collapsible storage arrangement of claim 19 wherein the lid can be nested in relation to the bottom of the storage housing whereby multiple collapsible storage arrangements can be stacked. 21. The collapsible storage arrangement of claim 13 wherein the flexible guide member is resiliently extendable in length. 22. The collapsible storage arrangement of claim 21 wherein the storage housing comprises a generally rectangular container with an open inner volume defined by a first end wall, a second end wall disposed generally opposite to the first end wall, a first side wall, a second side wall disposed generally opposite to the first side wall, and a bottom and wherein the second end of the flexible guide member is fixed adjacent to a base of the first end wall of the storage housing. 23. A collapsible storage arrangement for hanging files comprising: a storage housing with a first end, a second end, and a main storage volume; a pivotable framework with a first frame structure pivotally retained proximal to the first end of the storage housing to pivot between an upright configuration and a collapsed configuration, a second frame structure pivotally retained proximal to the second end of the storage housing spaced from the first frame structure to pivot between an upright configuration and a collapsed configuration, and a means for retaining file folders between the first and second frame structures; and a guide structure for guiding file folders toward a reclined position as the pivotable framework is pivoted from an upright configuration to a collapsed configuration, wherein the guide structure provides a fixed inclined support surface fixed in relation to the storage housing and inclined toward the second end of the storage housing for providing support to file folders, the quide structure being attached to a bottom of the storage housing and to an upper portion of the second end, wherein the inclined support surface in combination with a portion of the storage housing together define an open inner storage volume separate from the main storage volume of the storage housing, wherein the guide structure further includes a door with a handle enabling access to the open inner storage volume; whereby the pivotable framework can be pivoted between an upright configuration for enabling access to file folders retained between the first and second frame structures and a collapsed configuration for storage.