Portable air compressor tool carrier

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a portable air compressor assembly including a tool carrier. In an embodiment, the portable air compressor assembly includes an air tank for storing compressed air and a compressor for supplying compressed air to the air tank. Further, a frame is coupled to the air tank and compressor providing an area for which the air tank and compressor may be mounted. In such embodiment, a pair of wheels are pivotally mounted to the frame allowing for inclined transportation of the air compressor assembly. In an embodiment, the tool carrier assembly includes a pan support coupled to the frame for providing a support surface for an air compressor accessory and work material. In addition, a tool support is coupled to the pan support for providing an additional support surface for the air compressor accessory and work material. The tool support includes at least one strap.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED DOCUMENTS [0001] The present application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 540,755, entitled “Air Compressor Tool Carrier,” filed Jan. 30, 2004 which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. The present application is a continuation-in-part under 35 U.S.C. § 120 of U.S. applications Ser. Nos. 10 / 410,129, filed on Apr. 9, 2003, 29 / 179,391, filed on Apr. 9, 2003, and 10 / 444,708, filed on May 23, 2003. The present application incorporates the following applications by reference in their entirety: U.S. application Ser. No. 10 / 410,129, filed Apr. 9, 2003; U.S. Application Ser. No. 29 / 179,391, filed Apr. 9, 2003; U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 469,645, filed May 12, 2003; U.S. application Ser. No. 10 / 444,708, filed May 23, 2003; China Patent Serial No. 2L 03358051, filed Aug. 27, 2003; China Application Serial No. 03156352.X, filed Sep. 4, 2003; U.S. Provisional Application Ser. N...

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Problems solved by technology

Transportation of air compressor components and other materials necessary to perform a particular job is often cumbersome due to the lack of a storage compartment on the air compressor assembly.

Such limitation causes the user to have to carry components separate from the air compressor assembly as well as find storage space for such components once at the worksite.

Further, since these accessories are detachable, if a user is required to store such parts separately, the accessories may become lost, and actual operational difficulties may arise.

This may result in work time losses, added labor cost, and the like.

Moreover, the benefit of the mobility of the portable air compressor may be offset by the operator's inability to access the desired accessory.

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