Patent attributes
A storage device including a cap, an outer container, an inner container, a storage structure and a theft prevention mechanism associated with the outer and inner containers. The outer container includes an outer sidewall and a top, the inner container includes an inner sidewall and a bottom. The storage structure includes an upper structure, a lower structure and an inner sidewall structure corresponding to said top, bottom and inner sidewall respectively which is generally adapted to receive valuables. Additionally, the present invention includes a method for storing valuables including providing an inner and outer container configured to simulate a vehicle accessory, positioning the theft prevention mechanism between said inner and outer containers, biasing said theft prevention mechanism in an unlatched condition, opening said containers, storing valuables within said inner container, closing said containers and latching said inner and outer containers by operating said theft prevention mechanism.
