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Accessory case

a technology for accessory cases and accessories, applied in the field of accessory cases, can solve the problems of small items moving around the compartment, little to improve the access to small tool accessories, and difficulty for workers to grasp small items,

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-01-24
BLACK & DECKER INC
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However, tool access remains problematic, as the worker must search within the tool box or belt for the specialized compartment as well as the specific tool within the specialized compartment.
Moreover, such specialized compartments do little to improve access to small tool accessories such as screws and other fasteners, because even when consistently stored within a particular compartment, such small items tend to move around the compartment while remaining difficult for workers to grasp.
Access is even more difficult for a variety of tool boxes and kits, most of which include a covering lid, as the lid must be raised each time the worker wishes to find a particular tool.

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[0015]With reference now to the figures, and in particular FIGS. 1 and 2, an embodiment of the present invention is described herein. In one preferred embodiment, the accessory case of the present invention may be viewed as a body 10 which defines the accessory case. The body 10 may include at least one writing surface 12. At least one portion of the body 10 may serve as an attachment area 14 for at least one attachment item 16, wherein the attachment item 16 is magnetically attachable with the attachment area 14. Preferably, as shown in FIG. 3, the attachment item 16 is a ruler or scale.

[0016]Those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that body 10 may take any number of forms. Preferably, the body 10 is in a form which may serve as a vehicle for those items (e.g., hand tools, other work accessories) that are used in the performance of a particular task or job. Thus, in one preferred embodiment, the body 10 is in the form of a toolbox. In another preferred embodiment, as show...

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Abstract

An accessory case includes a pair of molded matable sections with each defining a peripheral ridge about a body region for mating with the other section of the pair. One of the matable sections defines an interior pocket for releasably retaining an optional accessory magnet. The magnet may be disc shaped or formed as an elongate ruler. A reusable writing surface is optionally retained by a body region of one of the pair of molded matable sections. The writing surface and instrument may be a dry erase board and marker, a chalk board and chalk, or a note pad and pen or pencil.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to accessory cases. More particularly, the present invention relates to accessory cases including magnetic accessory holders and / or writing surfaces.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Individuals and workers commonly use a variety of tools and accessories in order to complete every day tasks and construction jobs. For example, a construction worker will typically use a measuring tool, a hammer and nails, and power tools such as drills. In fact, many times the tools and accessories must be used simultaneously in order to complete the job. For instance, hanging pictures on a wall may require the use of a measuring tape to measure distance, a level to align the pictures, and fasteners to support the pictures. The ability to multi-task is an important element in the completion of many jobs.[0003]A variety of small tools, instruments, and accessories are often required for the completion of a construction job. Convenient storage, ac...

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IPC IPC(8): A45C11/00B65D1/22B65D1/24
CPCA45C5/03B25H3/02B25H3/003A45C11/24
Inventor INSKEEP, MATTHEWKRUM, MICHELERESH, JENNIFERYEUNG, CHARON
Owner BLACK & DECKER INC