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Rotary tool case

a tool box and rotary technology, applied in the field of cases, can solve the problems of lack of features which enhance utility, lack of structure, and lack of prior devices, and achieve the effect of convenient versatile storage capacity and tool display

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-11-09
ALLTRADE TOOLS
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[0007] Briefly and in general terms, the present invention is embodied in a tool case for storing tools and other items. The tool case is specifically designed to facilitate versatile storing capacity as well as tool display. Moreover, the tool case provides a light weight device with the capability of viewing stored items using a modular system.
[0010] In a further aspect, the tool case includes a plurality of storage racks or trays stored beneath the cover. The storage racks each include multilayered recesses for receiving tools of various sizes and configurations. One or more of the racks can be removed from the tool case. The storage racks can be equipped with a handle and mounting holes so that the racks can be easily handled and hung on a wall or other vertical support.

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Prior devices, however, can lack features which enhance utility.
For example, conventional tool boxes include covers which do not allow for a quick inventory to be taken of the container's contents.
Also, the storage bins are generally affixed to the box and lack structure for displaying items held thereby separate from the tool box.
Moreover, conventional tool cases are formed from durable but heavy materials which adds unnecessarily to the weight of the device.

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[0020] With reference to the drawings which are provide by way of example and not limitation, there is shown a tool case incorporating the various features of the present invention. It is to be understood that a number of different embodiments are contemplated and that one particular embodiment may include all or fewer than all of the features of the present invention. The tool case includes modular components which can be displayed separate from a base and cover of the tool case. The tool case also embodies structure lending itself to conducting a quick inventory of its contents.

[0021] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the present invention is embodied in a tool case 50 including a base 52 and a cover 54. Although various configurations are contemplated, the tool case 50 is generally rectangular in shape with the cover 54 including a pair of angled surfaces 56 extending a length of the cover 54.

[0022] The cover also includes a top surface 58 configured with a handle 60. The handle 60 ca...

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Abstract

A tool case including modular storage compartments. In one aspect, the tool case includes a translucent cover and the modular storage compartments can be removed from the tool case and displayed or mounted to a surface.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to devices for storing and carrying items and more particularly, to a case for receiving and retaining tools. [0002] Tool boxes have been used for many years to store tools, tool parts and fasteners. Tool boxes come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be portable or fixed structures. Certain tool boxes are designed to hold a particular tool or components thereof. Other devices are configured to store a plurality of different devices. [0003] Generally, tool boxes or cases are designed to maximize storing capacity. Tool boxes sometimes include trays and compartments utilized to retain tools. Typically, the tool box will have a cover configured to protect the tools or to aid in holding the tools in place. With the cover open, the tools can be viewed and selected from. Latches are provided to lock the cover in a closed position. [0004] Certain of the known tool boxes include trays supported by hinges. Such trays can b...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D85/28
CPCB25H3/06B25H3/02
Inventor HERNANDEZ, HECTOR R.HART, DON
Owner ALLTRADE TOOLS
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