Interchangeable and interconnectable tool organization devices

Abstract

This invention relates to a custom tool accessory for holding a tool, the custom tool accessory comprising a body, at least one tongue disposed on a first side of the body, at least one tongue receiving groove disposed on a second side of the body opposite to the first side of the body, and a tool holding portion disposed on the body to hold the tool. At least one magnet is attached to the underside of a metal substrate, which is in turn fixed to the underside of the body. A retainer surrounds the at least one magnet and is also located below a region of the bottom of the substrate not covered by the at least one magnet.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This general inventive concept relates to tool organization devices, and more particularly to interchangeable and interconnectable tool organization devices. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, there are no practical and inexpensive products on the market that provide customized organization for tool storage. Most individuals store their mechanical instruments in toolboxes or various containers; however, these storage boxes tend to hold many devices. With so many instruments and tools in a toolbox or mechanic's drawer, it can be difficult to find the right tool needed due to clutter and disorganization.

[0003] Therefore, there is a need for a device that facilitates the easy storage and organization of tools in toolboxes and / or drawers.

[0004] There is also a need for an inexpensive device that facilitates easy storage and organization of tools. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form, which will be further described in the detailed description below. The present invention is not intended to identify key features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to help determine the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[0006] This general inventive concept provides an interchangeable and interconnectable tool organization device.

[0007] Additional features and functions of this general inventive concept will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description or may be learned by practicing this general inventive concept.

[0008] The foregoing and / or other features and functions of this general inventive concept can be achieved by providing a custom tool accessory for holding a tool, the custom tool accessory comprising a body, at least one tongue disposed on a first side of the body, at least one tongue receiving groove disposed on a second side of the body opposite to the first side of the body, and a tool holding portion disposed on the body to hold the tool.

[0009] The custom tool accessory may further include a magnet disposed on the bottom surface of the body to magnetically attach the custom tool accessory to the metal surface.

[0010] The at least one tongue can be inserted into at least one other tongue receiving slot of another custom tool accessory to connect the custom tool accessory to the other custom tool accessory.

[0011] The at least one tongue may have a shape corresponding to and fitting within the at least one tongue receiving groove.

[0012] The shape can be at least one of trapezoid, triangle, circle and rectangle.

[0013] The tool holding portion may include at least one slot receiving portion that protrudes vertically from the top surface of the body to receive a tool with a slot shape.

[0014] The at least one slot receiving portion may include an aperture disposed on its top surface to allow a marking device for identifying the size of the tool to be inserted therein.

[0015] The tool holding portion may include a recess disposed on the top surface of the body to receive a tool having a rounded shape.

[0016] The recess may include a lost tool indicator, which has a different color from the body so that it is visible when the tool is not placed in the recess.

[0017] The tool holding portion may include a slit containing a lost tool indicator disposed at the bottom portion of the slit, a first wall inclined surface disposed at an angle extending downward from the top surface of the first wall toward the lost tool indicator, and a second wall inclined surface disposed at an angle extending downward from the top surface of the second wall toward the lost tool indicator.

[0018] The first wall and the second wall may be perpendicular to the bottom surface of the body.

[0019] The first wall and the second wall may be positioned at an angle relative to the bottom surface of the main body.

[0020] The tool holding portion may include a first inner wall parallel to the first wall and the second wall, a second inner wall parallel to the first wall and the second wall and facing the first inner wall, and a tool receiving portion disposed between the bottom portion of the first inner wall and the bottom portion of the second inner wall.

[0021] The tool holding portion may include: a first tool receiving portion disposed at an angle relative to the first wall, a first wall inclined surface disposed at an angle extending downward from the top portion of the first wall toward the second tool receiving portion, a second tool receiving portion disposed at an angle relative to the second wall, and a second wall inclined surface disposed at an angle extending downward from the top portion of the second wall toward the first tool receiving portion.

[0022] According to a further embodiment of this disclosure, a modular tool holder is provided for use alone and in conjunction with one or more corresponding tool holders, the modular tool holder comprising:

[0023] The main body includes a base portion and a tool holding portion disposed above the base portion;

[0024] At least one tongue is positioned on the first side of the body;

[0025] At least one tongue receiving groove is disposed on a second side of the body opposite to the first side of the body;

[0026] A metal substrate, positioned within the base portion of the body; and

[0027] At least one magnet is attached to the underside of the metal substrate to magnetically connect the modular tool holder to the metal surface.

[0028] In the embodiments described herein, the area of ​​the metal substrate is larger than the area of ​​the at least one magnet.

[0029] In the embodiments described herein, the magnet has a planar configuration.

[0030] In the embodiments described herein, it further includes a retainer to surround the at least one magnet to help keep the at least one magnet in a stationary position.

[0031] In the embodiments described herein, the retainer is shaped like the substrate.

[0032] In the embodiments described herein, the retainer includes an opening for tightly receiving the at least one magnet therein.

[0033] In the embodiments described herein, the thickness of the retainer corresponds to the thickness of the at least one magnet.

[0034] In the embodiments described herein, the peripheral portion of the retainer engages with a receiving slot formed in the base portion of the body portion to secure the retainer to the body portion.

[0035] In the embodiments described herein, a portion of the retainer is locked into engagement with a corresponding portion of the body portion.

[0036] In the embodiments described herein, the tool holding portion is selected from the group consisting of:

[0037] (1) A slot receiving portion that protrudes upward from the base portion to engage through the drive hole of the slot;

[0038] (2) Multiple slots extending downward into the body for receiving the shank portion of a tool drill bit;

[0039] (3) A spaced-apart first wall and second wall extending upward from the base portion for receiving a tool to be held between the first and second walls;

[0040] (4) A plurality of walls extending upward from the base portion for receiving tools to be held between adjacent wall pairs.

[0041] In the embodiments described herein, wherein:

[0042] The first and second walls extend from each other in one of the following relationships:

[0043] They are vertically spaced from each other;

[0044] They are in a parallel, tilted relationship;

[0045] They disperse towards each other in the upward direction;

[0046] They initially spread out from each other in the upward direction from the base portion, and then extend parallel to each other over the remaining height of the first and second walls.

[0047] In the embodiments described herein, the tool holding portion includes first and second walls extending upward from the base portion, wherein the distance between the first and second walls is adjustable to accommodate tools of different sizes.

[0048] In the embodiments described herein, it further includes a linear ratchet projecting from one of the first and second walls, the linear ratchet defining a series of lateral slots extending along the length of the linear ratchet; and

[0049] A pawl supported by a transverse pawl lever, the transverse pawl lever being operable to engage and disengage the pawl with the transverse slot of the ratchet.

[0050] In the embodiments described herein, the pawl is mounted on a transverse pawl bar, which is longitudinally movable along the pawl bar to engage and disengage the pawl with the ratchet slot. Attached Figure Description

[0051] The foregoing aspects and many incidental advantages of the invention will become more readily understood when viewed in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, as these aspects and advantages are better understood by referring to the following detailed description, wherein:

[0052] Figure 1AA top-view perspective view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory according to the present general inventive concept;

[0053] Figure 1B A top view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory according to the present general inventive concept;

[0054] Figure 1C A bottom view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory according to the present general inventive concept;

[0055] Figure 1D A side view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory according to the present general inventive concept;

[0056] Figure 2A A top-view view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory according to the present general inventive concept;

[0057] Figure 2B A top view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory according to the present general inventive concept;

[0058] Figure 2C A side view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory according to the present general inventive concept;

[0059] Figure 2D Another top perspective view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory according to the general inventive concept;

[0060] Figure 3A A top perspective view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory according to the present general inventive concept;

[0061] Figure 3B A top view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory according to the present general inventive concept;

[0062] Figure 3C A bottom view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory according to the present general inventive concept;

[0063] Figure 3D A side elevation view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory according to the present general inventive concept;

[0064] Figure 4A A top perspective view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory according to the present general inventive concept;

[0065] Figure 4B A top view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory according to the present general inventive concept;

[0066] Figure 4CA bottom view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory according to the present general inventive concept;

[0067] Figure 4D A side view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory according to the present general inventive concept;

[0068] Figure 5 A top perspective view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory according to the present general inventive concept;

[0069] Figure 6A A top perspective view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory according to the present general inventive concept;

[0070] Figure 6B Another top perspective view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory according to the general inventive concept;

[0071] Figure 6C A side elevation view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory according to the present general inventive concept;

[0072] Figure 7A A top perspective view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory according to the present general inventive concept;

[0073] Figure 7B A top view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory according to the present general inventive concept;

[0074] Figure 7C A bottom view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory according to the present general inventive concept;

[0075] Figure 7D A side view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory according to the present general inventive concept;

[0076] Figure 8A A top perspective view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory according to the present general inventive concept;

[0077] Figure 8B Another top perspective view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory according to the general inventive concept;

[0078] Figure 8C A bottom perspective view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory according to the present general inventive concept;

[0079] Figure 8D A side elevation view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory according to the present general inventive concept;

[0080] Figure 9A This describes a plurality of custom tool accessories linked together according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept;

[0081] Figure 9B This describes an exemplary embodiment of various custom tool accessories connected together inside a mechanic's drawer, according to the general inventive concept.

[0082] Figure 10A This describes a plurality of custom tool accessories linked together according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept;

[0083] Figure 10B This describes an exemplary embodiment of various custom tool accessories connected together inside a mechanic's drawer, according to the general inventive concept.

[0084] Figure 11 This describes a plurality of custom tool accessories linked together according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept;

[0085] Figure 12A A top perspective view illustrating a plurality of custom tool accessories to be linked together according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept;

[0086] Figure 12B Another top perspective view illustrating a plurality of custom tool accessories to be linked together according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept;

[0087] Figure 12C This describes an exemplary embodiment of a plurality of custom tool accessories 600 linked together according to the present general inventive concept;

[0088] Figure 13A A top perspective view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept, showing multiple custom tool accessories of various sizes;

[0089] Figure 13B This describes an exemplary embodiment of various custom tool accessories connected together inside a mechanic's drawer, according to the general inventive concept.

[0090] Figure 14 This describes an exemplary embodiment of various custom tool accessories connected together inside a mechanic's drawer, according to the general inventive concept.

[0091] Figure 15A This is a perspective view of another custom tool accessory of this disclosure, specifically designed to hold the tool drill bit;

[0092] Figure 15B yes Figure 15A Exploded view;

[0093] Figure 16 This is an isometric view of another embodiment of the present disclosure, which is also specifically designed to hold the tool drill bit;

[0094] Figure 17A This is an isometric view of a further embodiment of the present disclosure, specifically designed to hold the slot;

[0095] Figure 17B yes Figure 17A Exploded view;

[0096] Figure 18 This is an isometric view of another embodiment of the present disclosure, specifically designed to hold the slot;

[0097] Figure 19A Is with Figure 17A , 17B And the identification post used in conjunction with the embodiments of this disclosure shown in 18, which indicates the size of the slot being held;

[0098] Figure 19B This is an isometric view of a further embodiment of this disclosure;

[0099] Figure 20A This is an isometric view of another embodiment of this disclosure;

[0100] Figure 20B From and Figure 20A Obtained from the same angle Figure 20A Exploded view;

[0101] Figure 20C From Figure 20A Obtained from the bottom side Figure 20A Further exploded view;

[0102] Figure 21A This is an isometric view of a further embodiment of this disclosure;

[0103] Figure 21B yes Figure 21A Exploded view;

[0104] Figure 22 This is an isometric view of a further embodiment of this disclosure;

[0105] Figure 23A This is an isometric view of a further embodiment of the present disclosure specifically adapted for holding a wrench;

[0106] Figure 23B yes Figure 23A Exploded view;

[0107] Figure 24A This is an isometric view of a further embodiment of this disclosure;

[0108] Figure 24Byes Figure 24A Exploded view;

[0109] Figure 25A This is an isometric view of a further embodiment of this disclosure;

[0110] Figure 25B yes Figure 25A Exploded view;

[0111] Figure 26 This is an isometric view of a further embodiment of this disclosure;

[0112] Figure 27 Isometric views illustrating further embodiments of the present disclosure, showing examples of markings used in conjunction with the tool holder of the present disclosure;

[0113] Figure 28A This is an isometric view of a further embodiment of this disclosure;

[0114] Figure 28B yes Figure 28A Exploded view;

[0115] Figure 29A This is an isometric view of a further embodiment of this disclosure;

[0116] Figure 29B This is an isometric view of a further embodiment of this disclosure;

[0117] Figure 29C This is an isometric view of a further embodiment of this disclosure;

[0118] Figure 29D This is an isometric view of a further embodiment of this disclosure;

[0119] Figure 30A This is an isometric view of a further embodiment of this disclosure;

[0120] Figure 30B yes Figure 30A Exploded view;

[0121] Figure 31A This is an isometric view of a further embodiment of the present disclosure, taken from above the illustrated tool holder;

[0122] Figure 31B yes Figure 31A An isometric view, taken from Figure 31A Below;

[0123] Figure 31C yes Figure 31A Exploded view;

[0124] Figure 31D yes Figure 31C Partial isometric views; and

[0125] Figure 31E yes Figure 31A An isometric view, taken from Figure 31A Below, parts are removed to view the inside of the tool holder. Detailed Implementation

[0126] Various exemplary embodiments (also known as model embodiments) will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings, some of which illustrate specific examples. In the drawings, the thickness of lines, layers, and / or regions may be exaggerated for clarity.

[0127] Therefore, while the exemplary embodiments can have various modifications and alternatives, their embodiments are shown by way of example in the accompanying drawings and will be described in detail herein. However, it should be understood that the exemplary embodiments are not intended to be limited to the specific forms disclosed; rather, the exemplary embodiments will cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of this disclosure. Throughout the detailed description, similar numerals refer to similar / like elements.

[0128] It should be understood that when an element is referred to as "connected" or "coupled" to another element, it may be directly connected or coupled to the other element, or there may be intermediate elements. Conversely, when an element is referred to as "directly connected" or "directly coupled" to another element, there are no intermediate elements. Other terms used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a similar manner (e.g., "between" vs. "directly between," "adjacent" vs. "directly adjacent," etc.).

[0129] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a” and “described” are intended to include the plural forms as well. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises / comprising” and / or “includes / including” as used herein specify the presence of the stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0130] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) as used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the exemplary embodiments pertain. It will be further understood that terms (e.g., those defined in common dictionaries) should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art. However, if this disclosure assigns a term a specific meaning that deviates from the meaning commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art, then that meaning should be taken into account in the specific context in which this definition is given herein.

[0131] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many embodiments of the present disclosure can be practiced without some or all of the specific details. In some instances, well-known process steps have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure various aspects of the present disclosure. Furthermore, it will be understood that embodiments of the present disclosure may employ any combination of the features described herein.

[0132] This application may include references to directions, such as "forward," "backward," "front," "back," "front," "rear," "upward," "downward," "above," "below," "top," "bottom," "right hand," "left hand," "in," "out," "extend," "advance," "retract," "proximal," "distal," "center," etc. These references and other similar references in this application are only used to help describe and understand the invention and are not intended to limit the invention to these directions or locations.

[0133] This application may also reference quantities and numbers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, such quantities and numbers should not be considered limiting, but rather as examples of possible quantities or numbers associated with this application. Furthermore, in this respect, this application may use the term "multiple" to refer to quantities or numbers. In this respect, the term "multiple" means any number more than one, such as two, three, four, five, etc.

[0134] This application may include modifiers such as “generally,” “approximately,” “about,” or “substantially.” These terms are intended to be used as modifiers to indicate that “size,” “shape,” “temperature,” “time,” or other relevant physical parameters do not need to be exact, but are subject to change as long as the required function can be performed. For example, in the phrase “the shape is generally circular,” the shape does not need to be exactly circular, as long as the required function of the relevant structure can be performed. If a quantitative value is required to adequately determine the applicable parameter, then the applicable parameter is within five percent (5%) of the specified parameter value.

[0135] Various embodiments of this disclosure are described in the following description. In the following description and in the accompanying drawings, corresponding system assemblies, devices, and units may be identified by the same part number, but with a letter suffix or by a superscript symbol (“'”), double superscript symbol (“””), or even triple superscript symbol (“”’”). To avoid redundancy in this application, descriptions of components / assemblies of the same or similar system assemblies, devices, and units are not repeated.

[0136] Figures 1A to 14Various embodiments of interchangeable and interconnectable tool organization devices are described, but may be referred to hereinafter as custom tool accessories.

[0137] Figure 1A A top-view view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory 100 according to the present general inventive concept.

[0138] Figure 1B A top view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory 100 according to the present general inventive concept.

[0139] Figure 1C A bottom view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory 100 according to the present general inventive concept.

[0140] Figure 1D A side view illustrating an exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory 100 according to the present general inventive concept.

[0141] refer to Figures 1A to 1D Custom tool accessories 100 may be made of plastic, rubber, metal, wood or any other material known to a person skilled in the art.

[0142] Custom tool accessory 100 may include a body 110, at least one tongue 120, at least one tongue receiving groove 130, a slot receiving portion 140, and a magnet 150.

[0143] The at least one tongue 120 may be positioned on the side of the body 110 to extend laterally therefrom, and may have a trapezoidal shape, a triangular shape, a circular shape, a rectangular shape, or any other shape known to those skilled in the art.

[0144] At least one tongue receiving groove 130 may be disposed on the opposite side of the body 110 opposite to at least one tongue 120, and may be cut into the opposite side of the body 110 to have a trapezoidal shape, triangular shape, circular shape, rectangular shape, or any other shape corresponding to at least one tongue 120 known to those skilled in the art. Thus, two custom tool accessories 100 can be interlocked together by inserting at least one tongue 120 of the first custom tool accessory 100 into at least one tongue receiving groove 130 of the second custom tool accessory 100.

[0145] A slot receiving portion 140 may be disposed at the central portion of the body 110 on the top surface of the body 110, such that the slot receiving portion 140 protrudes vertically from the top surface of the body 110. The slot receiving portion 140 may have a cubic, rectangular, hexagonal, or any other shape known to those skilled in the art to allow insertion of a slot, slot wrench, or any other similar tool therein, such that the slot, slot wrench, or any other similar tool is held in place by the slot receiving portion 140. Thus, the slot receiving portion 140 may also be referred to as a tool holding portion 140.

[0146] The slot receiving portion 140 may include an aperture 141 to allow the marking device to be inserted therein, so that the user can easily see the size of the tool held by the slot receiving portion 140.

[0147] Magnet 150 may be located in the central portion of body 110, but is not limited thereto. Magnet 150 may be provided within the central portion of body 110 to allow custom tool accessory 100 to be magnetically attached to a metal surface.

[0148] Figure 2A A top perspective view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory 200 according to the present general inventive concept.

[0149] Figure 2B A top view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory 200 according to the present general inventive concept.

[0150] Figure 2C A side view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory 200 according to the present general inventive concept.

[0151] Figure 2D Another top perspective view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory 200 according to the general inventive concept.

[0152] refer to Figures 2A to 2D Custom tool accessories 200 may be made of plastic, rubber, metal, wood or any other material known to a person skilled in the art.

[0153] In addition, custom tool accessory 200 may have similar components and functionality to custom tool accessory 100, but it is designed to hold two tools at the same time instead of one tool.

[0154] Custom tool accessory 200 may include a body 210, at least one tongue 220, at least one tongue receiving groove 230, multiple slot receiving portions 240 and at least one magnet 250.

[0155] At least one tongue 220 may be positioned on the side of the body 210 to extend laterally therefrom, and may have a trapezoidal shape, a triangular shape, a circular shape, a rectangular shape or any other shape known to those skilled in the art.

[0156] At least one tongue receiving groove 230 may be disposed on the opposite side of the body 210 opposite to at least one tongue 220, and may be cut into the opposite side of the body 210 to have a trapezoidal shape, triangular shape, circular shape, rectangular shape, or any other shape corresponding to at least one tongue 220 known to those skilled in the art. Thus, two custom tool accessories 200 can be interlocked together by inserting at least one tongue 220 of the first custom tool accessory 200 into at least one tongue receiving groove 230 of the second custom tool accessory 200.

[0157] Multiple slot receiving portions 240 may be provided on the top surface of the body 210 as two or more slots 240, such that the multiple slot receiving portions 240 protrude from the top surface of the body 210. The multiple slot receiving portions 240 may have a cubic shape, a rectangular shape, a hexagonal shape, or any other shape known to those skilled in the art, to allow insertion of a slot, slot wrench, or any other similar tool thereon, such that the slot, slot wrench, or any other similar tool is held in place by the multiple slot receiving portions 240. Thus, the multiple slot receiving portions 240 may also be referred to as tool holding portions 240.

[0158] Multiple slot receiving portions 240 may each include an aperture 241 disposed on their top surface to allow insertion of a marking device 260. The marking device 260 may be shaped like a rectangular prism so that it fits into one of the apertures 241, and may have a sloping top surface to allow a user to view the marked size of a tool placed in the multiple slots, but is not limited thereto. The marking device 260 may also be used in the aperture 141 of the slot receiving portion 140 of FIG1 or any other aperture to mark the size of a tool placed on a custom tool accessory.

[0159] At least one magnet 250 may be disposed in the central portion of the body 210, but is not limited thereto. At least one magnet 250 may be provided within the central portion of the body 210 to allow the custom tool accessory 200 to be magnetically attached to a metal surface.

[0160] Figure 3A This illustration shows a top perspective view of a custom tool accessory 300 according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

[0161] Figure 3B A top view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory 300 according to the present general inventive concept.

[0162] Figure 3C A bottom view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory 300 according to the present general inventive concept.

[0163] Figure 3D This illustration shows a side elevation view of a custom tool accessory 300 according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

[0164] refer to Figures 3A to 3D Custom tool accessories 300 may be made of plastic, rubber, metal, wood or any other material known to a person skilled in the art.

[0165] Custom tool accessory 300 may include a body 310, at least one tongue 320, at least one tongue receiving slot 330, a lost tool indicator 340, and a magnet 350.

[0166] The main body 310 may include a first wall 311, a second wall 312 and a concave surface 313 disposed between the first wall 311 and the second wall 312.

[0167] At least one tongue 320 may be disposed on the side of the body 310, specifically on the side of the first wall 311 to extend laterally therefrom, and may have a trapezoidal shape, a triangular shape, a circular shape, a rectangular shape or any other shape known to those skilled in the art.

[0168] At least one tongue receiving groove 330 may be disposed on the opposite side of the body 310 opposite to at least one tongue 320, specifically on the side of the second wall 312, and may be cut into the opposite side of the body 310 of the second wall 312 to have a trapezoidal shape, triangular shape, circular shape, rectangular shape, or any other shape corresponding to at least one tongue 320 known to those skilled in the art. Thus, two custom tool accessories 300 can be interlocked together by inserting at least one tongue 320 of the first custom tool accessory 300 into at least one tongue receiving groove 330 of the second custom tool accessory 300.

[0169] The lost tool indicator 340 may extend across the central portion of the concave surface 313 of the body 310 and may have a bright color (e.g., orange, yellow, etc.) to clearly indicate that a tool has been lost from the custom tool accessory 300. When a tool is placed on the concave surface 313 and therefore above the lost tool indicator 340, the lost tool indicator 340 becomes invisible. The concave surface 313 may be designed to receive tools with rounded shapes, such as the metal part of a screwdriver or any other similar tool. Therefore, the concave surface 313 may also be referred to as the tool holding portion 313.

[0170] Magnet 350 may be located in the central portion of concave surface 313, but is not limited thereto. Magnet 350 may be located within the central portion of body 310 to allow custom tool accessory 300 to be magnetically attached to a metal surface. Magnet 350 is also provided to retain a tool (e.g., a screwdriver) magnetically attached to concave surface 313.

[0171] Figure 4A This illustration shows a top perspective view of a custom tool accessory 400 according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

[0172] Figure 4B A top view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory 400 according to the present general inventive concept.

[0173] Figure 4C A bottom view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory 400 according to the present general inventive concept.

[0174] Figure 4D A side view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory 400 according to the present general inventive concept.

[0175] refer to Figures 4A to 4D Custom tool accessories 400 may be made of plastic, rubber, metal, wood or any other material known to a person skilled in the art.

[0176] Custom tool accessory 400 may include a body 410, at least one tongue 420, at least one tongue receiving slot 430, a lost tool indicator 440, a magnet 450, and a tag 460.

[0177] The main body 410 may include a first wall 411, a first wall inclined surface 412, a second wall 413, a second wall inclined surface 414, and a label receiving portion 415.

[0178] The inclined surface 412 of the first wall can be positioned at a certain angle to extend downward from the top surface of the first wall 411 toward the lost tool indicator 440.

[0179] The inclined surface 414 of the second wall can be positioned at a certain angle to extend downward from the top surface of the second wall 413 toward the lost tool indicator 440.

[0180] Therefore, the first wall inclined surface 412 and the second wall inclined surface 414 converge at the lost tool indicator 440, and thus extend diagonally upward from the lost tool indicator 440 toward the top surfaces of the first wall 411 and the second wall 413, respectively.

[0181] A label receiving portion 415 may be disposed on the top surface connecting the second wall 413 and the inclined surface 414 of the second wall, and may include at least one aperture for receiving a label 460 therein. The label 460 may be an identification component that can be inserted into the label receiving portion 415, allowing it to be interchangeable based on user preferences. Thus, the label 460 allows a user to check whether the tool held by the custom tool accessory 400 has a specific size, such as 10mm, 12mm, etc.

[0182] At least one tongue 420 may be disposed on the side of the body 410, specifically on the side of the first wall 411 to extend laterally therefrom, and may have a trapezoidal shape, a triangular shape, a circular shape, a rectangular shape or any other shape known to those skilled in the art.

[0183] At least one tongue receiving groove 430 may be disposed on the opposite side of the body 410 opposite to at least one tongue 420, specifically on the side of the second wall 413, and may be cut into the opposite side of the body 410 of the second wall 413 to have a trapezoidal shape, triangular shape, circular shape, rectangular shape, or any other shape corresponding to at least one tongue 420 known to those skilled in the art. Thus, two custom tool accessories 400 can be interlocked together by inserting at least one tongue 420 of the first custom tool accessory 400 into at least one tongue receiving groove 430 of the second custom tool accessory 400.

[0184] The lost tool indicator 440 may be formed in a slot located at the generally central portion of the body 410, specifically between the bottom portions of the first inclined surface 412 and the second inclined surface 414, and may have a bright color (e.g., orange, yellow, etc.) to clearly indicate that a tool has been lost from the custom tool accessory 400. When a tool is placed on and therefore above the lost tool indicator 440, the lost tool indicator 440 is no longer visible. The lost tool indicator 440 may be designed to receive tools with a relatively flat shape and / or surface, such as wrench handles or any other similar tools. Thus, the lost tool indicator 440 may also be referred to as the tool holding portion 440.

[0185] When a tool (e.g., a wrench) is placed on the lost tool indicator 440, the tool may be positioned at a 90-degree angle relative to the edge of the lost tool indicator 440.

[0186] Magnet 450 may be disposed at the center portion of the bottom surface of body 410, but is not limited thereto. Magnet 450 may be provided within the center portion of body 410 to allow custom tool accessory 400 to be magnetically attached to a metal surface. Magnet 450 may also be provided to maintain magnetic attachment to a tool (e.g., a wrench) of the lost tool indicator 440.

[0187] Figure 5 This illustration shows a top perspective view of a custom tool accessory 500 according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

[0188] refer to Figure 5 Custom tool accessories 500 may be made of plastic, rubber, metal, wood or any other material known to a person skilled in the art.

[0189] In addition, the custom tool accessory 500 may have similar components and functionality to the custom tool accessory 400, but it is designed to hold two tools at the same time instead of one tool.

[0190] Custom tool accessory 500 may include a body 510, at least one tongue 520, at least one tongue receiving slot 530, a first lost tool indicator receiving portion 540, a second lost tool indicator receiving portion 541, a magnet 550, a first tag 560, a second tag 561, a first lost tool indicator 570, and a second lost tool indicator 571.

[0191] The main body 510 may include a first outer wall 511, a first outer wall inclined surface 512, a central wall 513, a first central wall inclined surface 514, a second central wall inclined surface 515, a first label receiving portion 516, a second outer wall 517, a second outer wall inclined surface 518, and a second label receiving portion 519.

[0192] The first outer wall inclined surface 512 may be positioned at a certain angle to extend downward from the top surface of the first wall 511 toward the first lost tool indicator receiving portion 540.

[0193] The first central wall inclined surface 514 may be positioned at an angle to extend downward from the top surface of the central wall 513 (i.e., from the first label receiving portion 516) toward the first lost tool indicator receiving portion 540.

[0194] Therefore, the first outer wall inclined surface 512 and the first central wall inclined surface 514 converge at the first lost tool indicator receiving portion 540, and thus extend diagonally upward from the first lost tool indicator receiving portion 540 toward the top surfaces of the first wall 511 and the central wall 513 (i.e., the first label receiving portion 516), respectively.

[0195] The second central wall inclined surface 515 can be positioned at a certain angle to extend downward from the top surface of the central wall 513 toward the second lost tool indicator receiving portion 541.

[0196] The second outer wall inclined surface 518 may be positioned at a certain angle to extend downward from the top surface of the second outer wall 517 (i.e., from the second label receiving portion 519) toward the second lost tool indicator receiving portion 541.

[0197] Therefore, the second central wall inclined surface 515 and the second outer wall inclined surface 518 converge at the second lost tool indicator receiving portion 541, and thus extend diagonally upward from the second lost tool indicator receiving portion 541 toward the top surfaces of the central wall 513 and the second outer wall 517 (i.e., the second label receiving portion 561), respectively.

[0198] A first label receiving portion 516 may be disposed on the top surface of the central wall 513, specifically between the first inclined surface 514 of the central wall and the second inclined surface 515 of the central wall. The first label receiving portion 516 may include at least one aperture for receiving a first label 560 therein. The first label 560 may be an identification component that can be inserted into the first label receiving portion 516, making it interchangeable based on user preferences. Thus, the first label 560 allows a user to check whether a first tool held by the custom tool accessory 500 has a specific size, such as 10mm, 12mm, etc.

[0199] The second label receiving portion 519 may be disposed on the top surface of the second outer wall 517, specifically, between the inclined surface 518 of the second outer wall and the outer surface of the second outer wall 517. The second label receiving portion 519 may include at least one aperture for receiving a second label 561 therein. The second label 561 may be an identification component that can be inserted into the second label receiving portion 519, making it interchangeable based on user preferences. Thus, the second label 561 allows the user to check whether the second tool held by the custom tool accessory 500 has a specific size, such as 10mm, 12mm, etc.

[0200] At least one tongue 520 may be disposed on the side of the body 510, specifically on the side of the first outer wall 511 to extend laterally therefrom, and may have a trapezoidal shape, a triangular shape, a circular shape, a rectangular shape or any other shape known to those skilled in the art.

[0201] At least one tongue receiving groove 530 may be disposed on the opposite side of the body 510 opposite to at least one tongue 520, specifically on the side of the second outer wall 517, and may be cut into the opposite side of the body 510 of the second outer wall 517 to have a trapezoidal shape, triangular shape, circular shape, rectangular shape, or any other shape corresponding to at least one tongue 520 known to those skilled in the art. Thus, two custom tool accessories 500 can be interlocked together by inserting at least one tongue 450 of the first custom tool accessory 500 into at least one tongue receiving groove 530 of the second custom tool accessory 500.

[0202] A first lost tool indicator receiving portion 540 may be disposed in the gap between the bottom portion of the first outer wall inclined surface 512 and the first central wall inclined surface 514, and may include at least one aperture therein to receive the first lost tool indicator 570. The first lost tool indicator 570 may have a bright color (e.g., orange, yellow, etc.) to clearly indicate that a tool has been lost from the custom tool accessory 500. When a tool is placed on or above the first lost tool indicator 570, the first lost tool indicator 570 is no longer visible. The first lost tool indicator 570 may be designed to receive a tool with a relatively flat shape and / or surface, such as a wrench handle or any other similar tool. Therefore, the first lost tool indicator 570 may also be referred to as a first tool holding portion 570.

[0203] When a tool (e.g., a wrench) is placed on the first lost tool indicator 570, the tool may be positioned at a 90-degree angle relative to the first lost tool indicator 570 on its edge.

[0204] The second lost tool indicator receiving portion 541 may be disposed in the gap between the bottom portion of the second central wall inclined surface 515 and the second outer wall inclined surface 518, and may include at least one aperture therein to receive the second lost tool indicator 571. The second lost tool indicator 571 may have a bright color (e.g., orange, yellow, etc.) to clearly indicate that a tool has been lost from the custom tool accessory 500. When a tool is placed on and therefore above the second lost tool indicator 571, the second lost tool indicator 571 is no longer visible. The second lost tool indicator 571 may be designed to receive a tool with a relatively flat shape and / or surface, such as a wrench handle or any other similar tool. Therefore, the second lost tool indicator 571 may also be referred to as the second tool holding portion 571.

[0205] When a tool (e.g., a wrench) is placed on the second lost tool indicator 571, the tool may be positioned at a 90-degree angle relative to the edge of the second lost tool indicator 571.

[0206] The first lost tool indicator 570 and the second lost tool indicator 571 can be removably and interchangeably inserted into the first lost tool indicator receiving portion 540 and the second lost tool indicator receiving portion 541, respectively, to allow the user to have lost tool indicators of different colors. This interchangeability and removability of the lost tool indicators can be applied to all embodiments of this general inventive concept.

[0207] Magnets 550 may be disposed at the center of the bottom surface of the body 510, but are not limited thereto, and multiple magnets 550 may be provided along the bottom surface of the body 510. Magnets 550 may be provided on the bottom surface of the body 510 corresponding to the first lost tool indicator receiving portion 540 and the second lost tool indicator receiving portion 541, so as to allow the custom tool accessory 500 to be magnetically connected to the metal surface, while also maintaining two tools (e.g., wrenches) respectively magnetically connected to the first lost tool indicator receiving portion 540 and the second lost tool indicator receiving portion 541. Specifically, the magnetic connection may extend from the multiple magnets 550 through the first lost tool indicator 570 and the second lost tool indicator 571, such that two tools (e.g., wrenches) magnetically adhere to and cover the first lost tool indicator 570 and the second lost tool indicator 571, respectively.

[0208] Figure 6A This illustration shows a top perspective view of a custom tool accessory 600 according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

[0209] Figure 6B Another top perspective view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory 600 according to the general inventive concept.

[0210] Figure 6C This illustration shows a side elevation view of a custom tool accessory 600 according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

[0211] refer to Figures 6A to 6C Custom tool accessories 600 may be made of plastic, rubber, metal, wood or any other material known to a person skilled in the art.

[0212] Custom tool accessory 600 may include a body 610, at least one tongue 620, at least one tongue receiving slot 630, a lost tool indicator 640, and a magnet 650.

[0213] The main body 610 and its components may be similar to the main body 410 in Figure 4, but may be positioned at an angle to provide angled storage for the tools housed within the custom tool accessory 600.

[0214] The main body 610 may include a first wall 611, a first wall inclined surface 612, a second wall 613, a second wall inclined surface 614, and a label receiving portion 615.

[0215] The inclined surface 612 of the first wall can be positioned at a certain angle to extend downward from the top surface of the first wall 611 toward the lost tool indicator 640.

[0216] The inclined surface 614 of the second wall can be positioned at a certain angle to extend downward from the top surface of the second wall 613 toward the lost tool indicator 640.

[0217] Therefore, the first wall inclined surface 612 and the second wall inclined surface 614 converge at the lost tool indicator 640, and thus extend diagonally upward from the lost tool indicator 640 toward the top surfaces of the first wall 611 and the second wall 613, respectively.

[0218] At least one tongue 620 may be disposed on the side of the body 610, specifically on the side of the first wall 611 to extend laterally therefrom, and may have a trapezoidal shape, a triangular shape, a circular shape, a rectangular shape or any other shape known to those skilled in the art.

[0219] At least one tongue receiving groove 630 may be disposed on the opposite side of the body 610 opposite to at least one tongue 620, specifically on the side of the second wall 613, and may be cut into the opposite side of the body 610 of the second wall 613 to have a trapezoidal shape, triangular shape, circular shape, rectangular shape, or any other shape corresponding to at least one tongue 620 known to those skilled in the art. Thus, two custom tool accessories 600 can be interlocked together by inserting at least one tongue 620 of the first custom tool accessory 600 into at least one tongue receiving groove 630 of the second custom tool accessory 600.

[0220] The lost tool indicator 640 may be formed in a gap located at the generally central portion of the body 610 (specifically, between the bottom portions of the first inclined surface 612 and the second inclined surface 614), or it may be angled and may have a bright color (e.g., orange, yellow, etc.) to clearly indicate that a tool has been lost from the custom tool accessory 600. When a tool is placed on and therefore above the lost tool indicator 640, the lost tool indicator 640 is no longer visible. The lost tool indicator 640 may be designed to receive tools with a relatively flat shape and / or surface, such as wrench handles or any other similar tools. Therefore, the lost tool indicator 640 may also be referred to as the tool holding portion 640.

[0221] When a tool (e.g., a wrench) is placed on the lost tool indicator 640, the tool may be positioned at an angle (e.g., 60 degrees) relative to the lost tool indicator 640 on its edge.

[0222] Magnet 650 may be disposed at the center portion of the bottom surface of body 610, but is not limited thereto. Magnet 650 may be provided within the center portion of body 610 to allow custom tool accessory 600 to be magnetically attached to a metal surface. Magnet 650 may also be provided to maintain magnetic attachment to a tool (e.g., a wrench) of lost tool indicator 640.

[0223] Figure 7A This illustration shows a top perspective view of a custom tool accessory 700 according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

[0224] Figure 7B A top view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory 700 according to the present general inventive concept.

[0225] Figure 7C A bottom view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory 700 according to the present general inventive concept.

[0226] Figure 7D A side view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory 700 according to the present general inventive concept.

[0227] refer to Figures 7A to 7D Custom tool accessories 700 may be made of plastic, rubber, metal, wood or any other material known to a person skilled in the art.

[0228] Custom tool accessory 700 may include a body 710, at least one tongue 720, at least one tongue receiving slot 730, tool receiving portion 740, and magnet 750.

[0229] The main body 710 may include a first outer wall 711, a first inner wall 712, a second outer wall 713, and a second inner wall 714.

[0230] The first inner wall 712 may be parallel to at least a portion of the first outer wall 711.

[0231] The second inner wall 714 may be parallel to at least a portion of the second outer wall 713.

[0232] At least one tongue 720 may be disposed on the side of the body 710, specifically on the side of the first outer wall 711 to extend laterally therefrom, and may have a trapezoidal shape, a triangular shape, a circular shape, a rectangular shape or any other shape known to those skilled in the art.

[0233] At least one tongue receiving groove 730 may be disposed on the opposite side of the body 710 opposite to at least one tongue 720, specifically on the side of the second outer wall 713, and may be cut into the opposite side of the body 710 of the second outer wall 713 to have a trapezoidal shape, triangular shape, circular shape, rectangular shape, or any other shape corresponding to at least one tongue 720 known to those skilled in the art. Thus, two custom tool fittings 700 can be interlocked together by inserting at least one tongue 720 of the first custom tool fitting 700 into at least one tongue receiving groove 730 of the second custom tool fitting 700.

[0234] The tool receiving portion 740 can be positioned between the bottom portion of the first inner wall 712 and the bottom portion of the second inner wall 714.

[0235] A lost tool indicator 741 may be disposed on the surface of the tool receiving portion 740 to cover at least a portion of the tool receiving portion 740, and may have a bright color (e.g., orange, yellow, etc.) to clearly indicate that a tool has been lost from the tool receiving portion 740. When a tool is placed on the tool receiving portion 740 and therefore above the lost tool indicator 741, the lost tool indicator 741 is no longer visible.

[0236] The tool receiving section 740 can be designed to receive tools of any type and shape, such as tin snips, rulers, measuring tapes, pliers, hammers, drill bits, etc., but is not limited to these. Therefore, the custom tool accessory 700 can also be called a "universal" custom tool accessory because it allows many different types of tools to be held by it.

[0237] Magnet 750 may be disposed at the center portion of the bottom surface of body 710, but is not limited thereto. Magnet 750 may be provided within the center portion of body 710 to allow custom tool accessory 700 to be magnetically attached to a metal surface. Magnet 750 may also be provided to retain a tool (e.g., a wrench) magnetically attached to tool receiving portion 740.

[0238] Figure 8A This illustration shows a top perspective view of a custom tool accessory 800 according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

[0239] Figure 8B Another top perspective view illustrating another exemplary embodiment of the custom tool accessory 800 according to the general inventive concept.

[0240] Figure 8C This illustration shows a bottom perspective view of a custom tool accessory 800 according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

[0241] Figure 8DThis illustration shows a side elevation view of a custom tool accessory 800 according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

[0242] refer to Figures 8A to 8D Custom tool accessories 800 may be made of plastic, rubber, metal, wood or any other material known to a person skilled in the art.

[0243] Custom tool accessory 800 may include a body 810, at least one tongue 820, at least one tongue receiving groove 830, a first tool receiving portion 840, and a magnet 850.

[0244] The main body 810 may include a first wall 811, a first wall inclined surface 812, a second wall 813, a second wall top surface 814, a second wall inclined surface 815, and a second tool receiving portion 816.

[0245] The inclined surface 812 of the first wall can be positioned at a certain angle to extend downward from the top of the first wall 811 toward the second tool receiving portion 816.

[0246] The second inclined surface 815 can be positioned at a certain angle to extend downward from the inner end of the top surface 814 toward the second tool receiving portion 816.

[0247] The second tool receiving portion 816 may be generally flat, may be disposed between the first inclined surface 812 and the second inclined surface 815, and may be designed to receive tools thereon together with the first tool receiving portion 840.

[0248] The first inclined surface 812 may be substantially parallel to the second inclined surface 815, and the second tool receiving portion 816 may be substantially perpendicular to the first inclined surface 812 and the second inclined surface 815.

[0249] At least one tongue 820 may be disposed on the side of the body 810, specifically on the side of the first wall 811 to extend laterally therefrom, and may have a trapezoidal shape, a triangular shape, a circular shape, a rectangular shape or any other shape known to those skilled in the art.

[0250] At least one tongue receiving groove 830 may be disposed on the opposite side of the body 810 opposite to at least one tongue 820, specifically on the side of the second wall 813, and may be cut into the opposite side of the body 810 of the second wall 813 to have a trapezoidal shape, triangular shape, circular shape, rectangular shape, or any other shape corresponding to at least one tongue 820 known to those skilled in the art. Thus, two custom tool accessories 800 can be interlocked together by inserting at least one tongue 820 of the first custom tool accessory 800 into at least one tongue receiving groove 830 of the second custom tool accessory 800.

[0251] The first tool receiving portion 840 may include a lost tool indicator 841, which may be positioned at an angle and may have a bright color (e.g., orange, yellow, etc.) to clearly indicate that a tool has been lost from the custom tool accessory 800. When the tool is placed on the first tool receiving portion 840 and therefore above the lost tool indicator 841, the lost tool indicator 841 is no longer visible. The first tool receiving portion 840 and the second tool receiving portion 816 may be designed to receive tools, such as wrenches or any other similar tools. Therefore, the first tool receiving portion 840 and the second tool receiving portion 816 may also be referred to as tool holding portions.

[0252] When a tool (e.g., a pair of pliers) is placed on the first tool receiving portion 840 and the second tool receiving portion 816, the tool can be positioned relative to the bottom surface of the body 810 (e.g., at 45 degrees).

[0253] Magnet 850 may be disposed at the center portion of the bottom surface of body 810, but is not limited thereto. Magnet 850 may be provided within the center portion of body 810 to allow custom tool accessory 800 to be magnetically attached to a metal surface. Magnet 850 may also be provided to maintain a magnetic connection to a tool (e.g., a wrench) of the lost tool indicator 840.

[0254] Figure 9A This describes a plurality of custom tool accessories 100 linked together according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

[0255] like Figure 1A , 1B 1C, 1D and Figure 9A As described herein, multiple slots 10 of various sizes can be placed in slots 140 of multiple custom tool accessories 100 for storage thereon.

[0256] Figure 9B This describes an exemplary embodiment of various custom tool accessories 100 connected together inside a mechanic's drawer, according to the general inventive concept.

[0257] like Figure 1A , 1B As described in 1C, 1D and 9B, multiple socket wrenches 11 and wrench heads 12 of various sizes can be placed in slots 140 of multiple custom tool accessories 100 for storage.

[0258] Figure 10A This describes an exemplary embodiment of a plurality of custom tool accessories 300 linked together according to the present general inventive concept.

[0259] like Figure 3A , 3B 3C, 3D and Figure 10A As described herein, each of the custom tool accessories 300 has a spacer 300a disposed therebetween to allow additional space between each of the custom tool accessories 300. Each of the spacers 300a may include at least one tongue 320 and at least one tongue receiving groove 330, similar to the custom tool accessory 300.

[0260] Figure 10B This describes an exemplary embodiment of various custom tool accessories 300 connected together inside a mechanic's drawer, according to the general inventive concept.

[0261] like Figure 3A , 3B As described in 3C, 3D and 10B, multiple screwdrivers of various sizes can be mounted on the custom tool accessory 300 for storage.

[0262] Figure 11 This describes an exemplary embodiment of a plurality of custom tool accessories 400 linked together according to the present general inventive concept.

[0263] like Figure 4A , 4B As described in 4C, 4D and 11, the custom tool accessory 400 has a wrench 40 mounted thereon, and obviously, one of the custom tool accessories 400 that does not have a wrench includes a visible lost tool indicator 450.

[0264] Figure 12A A top perspective view illustrating a plurality of custom tool accessories 600 to be linked together according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

[0265] Figure 12B Another top perspective view illustrating a plurality of custom tool accessories 600 to be linked together according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

[0266] Figure 12C This describes an exemplary embodiment of a plurality of custom tool accessories 600 linked together according to the present general inventive concept.

[0267] refer to Figure 6A , 6B Models 6C, 12A, 12B, and 12C can provide stabilizers 600a at the ends of multiple custom tool accessories 600 to increase the stability of the connected multiple custom tool accessories 600.

[0268] Specifically, the stabilizer 600a may include a body 610a, a first inclined wall 611a, a second inclined wall 612a, and at least one tongue 620a.

[0269] At least one tongue 620a may be disposed on the side of the body 610a, specifically on the side of the first wall 611a to extend laterally therefrom, and may have a trapezoidal shape, a triangular shape, a circular shape, a rectangular shape or any other shape known to those skilled in the art.

[0270] At least one tongue 620a can be inserted into at least one tongue receiving groove 630 to connect to a stabilizer 600a at the end of a plurality of custom tool accessories 600 connected together.

[0271] Figure 13A The illustration shows a top perspective view of a plurality of custom tool accessories 700 of various sizes, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

[0272] Figure 13B This describes an exemplary embodiment of various custom tool accessories 700 connected together within a mechanic's drawer, according to the general inventive concept.

[0273] refer to Figure 7A , 7B 7C, 7D and 13A, obviously, can contain various widths / sizes of custom tool accessories 700 to accommodate different types of tools.

[0274] Therefore, refer to Figure 7A , 7B Custom tool accessories 700a, 700b, 700c, 700d, and 700d are provided. The first custom tool accessory 700a is used to hold tweezers 70; the second custom tool accessory 700b is used to hold a laser 71; the third custom tool accessory 700c is used to hold a mallet 72; and the fourth custom tool accessory 700d is used to hold a wire stripper. However, custom tool accessories 700a to 700d are not limited to holding the aforementioned tools and can hold any type of tool.

[0275] Figure 14 This describes an exemplary embodiment of various custom tool accessories 800 connected together inside a mechanic's drawer, according to the general inventive concept.

[0276] refer to Figure 8A , 8B 8C, 8D and 14, obviously, the custom tool accessory 800 can be connected with other custom tool accessories 700 or 800 to accommodate different types of tools, such as pliers 80 and / or scissors 70.

[0277] Therefore, users can mix, match and link different types of custom tool accessories together, including (but not limited to) custom tool accessories 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700 and 800.

[0278] like Figures 1A to 14 The customized tool accessories described in the embodiments can all include interchangeable and interconnectable tool organization devices to facilitate the organization of a user's tools in a toolbox or tool drawer. Thus, professionals (such as mechanics) can utilize... Figures 1A to 14 The embodiments described herein are customized tool accessories to hold, store, and organize all their tools in a desired manner for easier visibility and access.

[0279] Although some embodiments of the present general inventive concept have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined in the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0280] Figures 15A to 31E Further exemplary embodiments of this disclosure are described. Some of these embodiments are constructed similarly to those described above. Figures 1A to 14 The embodiments described herein are similar. In such examples, Figures 15A to 31D The part numbers in the embodiments and Figures 1A to 14 The part numbers are the same, except for those marked with superscript symbols, double superscript symbols, or triple superscript symbols. Therefore, to avoid duplication, the descriptions of these parts will not be repeated.

[0281] Figures 15A to 31D One feature of the embodiments is the use of a metal substrate on the base of a tool holder to which one or more magnets are attached. Using a metal plate at the base of the tool holder provides a secure attachment structure for the magnets and thereby improves the structural integrity of the tool holder.

[0282] Figures 15A to 31DAnother advantage of the embodiments of this disclosure shown is the creation of a "clamped" magnet assembly. In this respect, the magnet is clamped between a metal substrate and the metal surface on which a tool holder is placed, according to various embodiments. Thus, the metal substrate and the metal surface on which the tool holder is placed "clamp" the magnet therebetween to create a magnetic assembly that is much stronger than when no metal substrate is used. Such a metal assembly generates a magnetic field many times stronger than when the magnet itself is used without a metal substrate.

[0283] Regardless of the composition of the magnets, and whether the magnets are made of metallic or ceramic materials, the reinforcing effect of the magnetic assembly clamping exists.

[0284] Figure 15A and 15B A custom tool accessory 900 is described, which is suitable for receiving and holding tool drill bits, such as screwdriver drill bits. In this respect, the custom tool accessory 900 includes a body 902 for receiving a retainer insert 904 within the periphery of the body. The body 902 includes a base 906 at the bottom of the body, wherein the base is surrounded by sidewalls 908 and 910 and endwalls 912 and 914. A tongue 916 is formed in the sidewalls 910 and 912, while a slot 918 is formed in the sidewalls 908 and 914. The tongue 916 may have the same or very similar construction as the tongue described above, such as tongue 120. Similarly, the slot 918 may have a construction similar to the slots discussed above, including slot 130. In this respect, the tongue 916 and the slot 918 enable the assembly of several drill bit holders 900 together as desired.

[0285] For details, please refer to the following: Figure 15B The substrate 906 is configured with shallow rectangular recesses 920 for receiving a metal substrate 921 therein. Each of the recesses 920 has a circular hole 922 for receiving a disc-shaped magnet 924 therein. The magnet 924 is glued or otherwise attached to the underside of the metal substrate 921, which in turn is glued or otherwise attached to the shallow recess 920. It will be understood that the underside of the magnet 924 is coplanar with the bottom surface of the main substrate 906.

[0286] A lost drill bit indicator, in the form of a colored panel 928, covers the top surface of the main body base 906. A retainer insert 904 is received within the main body 902, covering the lost drill bit indicator 928. A series of hexagonal slots 930 extend downward through the retainer insert 904 to receive the shank portion of a tool drill bit held by a tool drill bit retainer 900. The lost drill bit indicator 928 is clearly visible at the bottom of the drill bit slot 930 to conveniently and clearly indicate the absence of a drill bit within the slot 930, even in low-light conditions.

[0287] Although the slots 930 are described as arranged in equally spaced rows and columns, the drill slots 930 may have different spacing to accommodate, for example, various sizes of tool drills or various types of tools that may be attached to hexagonal shanks, such as hexagonal wrench slots. Since the size of the hexagonal wrench slot depends on the size of the nut or bolt to be operated, the spacing of the slots 930 may need to be consistent with the size of the nuts or bolts to be operated, in order to provide clearance for the hexagonal wrench slots. Figure 15A and 15B The differences shown in the text.

[0288] Figure 16 The drill bit holder 950 is described as having a similar construction to the drill bit holder 900, but with a unique row of drill bit receiving slots 930'. Otherwise, the construction of the drill bit holder 950 corresponds to that of the drill bit holder 900. Therefore, the description of the drill bit holder 900 also applies to the drill bit holder 950.

[0289] Figure 17A and 17B The explanation corresponds to the description above. Figures 1A to 1D And the custom tool accessory 100' in the form of a slot holder as described in 2A to 2D. Therefore, components of the drill bit holder 100' that are the same as or similar to the custom tool accessory 100 are identified with the same part number but are marked with a superscript symbol.

[0290] One difference between the custom tool accessory 100' and the custom tool accessory 100 is the addition of a metal substrate 960, which is glued or otherwise attached to the underside of the body 110'. Additionally, a circular magnet 150 is glued or otherwise attached to the underside of the metal substrate 960. A retaining plate 962 has a circular opening around the magnet 150 to hold the magnet in place and also helps hold the substrate 960 in place. The retaining plate includes a tab 963 that protrudes from the edge of the retaining plate to engage tightly within a tight-fitting recess provided in the body 110'. Although the tab 963 is shown protruding from the end of the retaining plate 962, such a tab may also extend from the side edges of the retaining plate. Furthermore, the retaining plate 962 may be glued or otherwise securely attached to the underside of the metal substrate 960.

[0291] The underside of the retaining plate 962 and the magnet 150 provides a continuous planar surface to face the surface on which the slot holder 100 is mounted. Unless otherwise described, the custom tool fittings illustrated in the following figures have a similar construction, wherein a metal (steel) substrate is attached to the underside of the tool holder, one or more magnets are attached to the underside of the substrate, and the retaining plate surrounds the magnets and is attached to the base of the tool holder. Furthermore, a tab protrudes from the retaining plate to mount the retaining plate to the tool holder body. Additionally, the retaining plate may be adhesively or otherwise attached to the underside of the substrate.

[0292] Figure 17A and 17B The description describes a valve stem or post 964 extending upward from the slot receiving portion 940, which is constructed with an angled or diagonal top surface 966, which may contain markings, for example, indicating the size of the slot held by the custom tool fitting 100'. In this respect, Figure 19A A series of posts 967, 968, 970, 972, 974, and 976 are described, each corresponding to a different sized slot held by a custom tool accessory. Markings on the top bevel of the posts indicate the size of the slot they hold. The bottoms of posts 964 to 976 engage within a slot receiving portion 940. The slot receiving portion 940 receives a typical square opening in the base of the slot, into which a slot wrench extends when using the slot.

[0293] Figure 18 This describes a custom tool accessory similar to accessory 100' but designed for use with a slot featuring a smaller square opening for smaller-sized slotted wrenches. Aside from this, the construction of custom tool accessory 100' is similar to... Figure 17A and 17B The custom tool accessories shown are the same as those in 100'.

[0294] Figure 19B This describes spacer 980 for interconnecting slot holders 100, 100', 100”, etc. Spacer 980 is constructed similarly to slot holders 100' and 100”, but does not have slot receiving portions 140, 940, or 940'. The purpose of the spacer is to further space the slot holders 100, 100', or 100” apart when needed to provide sufficient spacing for the held slots. In this regard, spacer 980 includes tongues 984 and slots 986, identical to those in holders 100, 100', and 100”, integrated into the spacer base portion or body 982. Furthermore, spacer 980 may be configured with or without magnets (e.g., magnets 150 or 924) and associated metal mounting plates and retaining plates.

[0295] It will be understood that spacers (e.g., spacer 980) can be configured to have various widths to achieve the desired spacing between slot retainers 100, 100' and 100”.

[0296] Figure 20A , 20B The tool holder 500' shown in 20C is similar to Figure 5 The tool holder shown is an example where the tool receiving portions 540 and 541 are angled rather than vertical. Therefore, the components of the tool holder 500' are used with... Figure 5 The tool holder shown in the image has the same part number identifier, but with an added superscript symbol.

[0297] Additionally, the tool holder 500' includes a metal substrate portion 1000 attached to the underside of the body 510'. In this respect, a recess 1002 is formed in the underside of the body 510' for receiving the plate 1000. A circular magnet 1004 is attached to the underside of the plate 1000 by adhesive or other means. A retaining plate 1006 has a circular opening for tightly receiving the magnet 1004 therein and otherwise closes the bottom of the body 510' to form a planar surface on which the tool holder 500' rests. A plurality of tongues 1007 protrude from the retaining plate to engage within blind holes 1008 formed in the sidewalls.

[0298] Figure 21A and 21B The end connector 1010 is described for interconnecting a tilted tool accessory (e.g., 500') to a vertical tool accessory (e.g., ...). Figure 5 The tool accessory 500 shown in the figure. For this purpose, the connector 1010 has a body 1012 with an inclined side 1014, from which a tongue 512 protrudes. Another surface 1016 is formed with a groove 530 for receiving a vertical tongue, such as Figure 5 The tongue 520 is shown in the diagram. It should be understood that the positions of the tongue 520 and the slot 530 on the connector 1010 can be... Figure 21A and 21B The positions shown in the text are reversed.

[0299] The end connector 1010 may also be constructed with a metal or magnetically permeable plate (such as...). Figures 20A to 20C The plate 1000 shown in the figure, as well as the magnet (e.g., magnet 1004) and the retaining plate (e.g., plate 1006). Alternatively, the end connector 1010 may be configured without a base plate, retaining plate or magnet, because the connector 1010 itself will not hold the tool.

[0300] Figure 22 The tool holder 500” is described as similar to the tool holder 500', but configured to hold a single tool within the tool receiving portion 540”. In other aspects, the tool holder 500” is similar in construction to the tool holder 500', including a metal substrate and a magnet attached thereto. Figure 22 (not visible in the middle), and a retaining plate similar to retaining plate 1006 (in the middle). Figure 22 (It is also not visible in the middle).

[0301] refer to Figure 23A and 23B This describes a custom tool holder 400' with a configuration for holding various types of tools (including wrenches). The custom tool holder 400' is similar in construction and function to... Figure 4A ,4B Custom tool holder 400 shown in 4C and 4D. Therefore, aspects of the construction of custom tool holder 400' that are the same as or similar to those of custom tool holder 400 will not be repeated.

[0302] However, the custom tool holder 400' does include a substrate 1020, which is fixedly attached to the underside of the body 410' of the holder 400'. As in other disclosed embodiments, a disc magnet 1022 is adhered to or otherwise fixedly attached to the underside of the metal substrate 1020. Furthermore, a retaining plate 1024 is attached to the underside of the substrate 420. A tab 1026 protrudes from the end of the retaining plate 1006 to engage in a close-fitting blind hole formed in the base of the body 410', thereby firmly securing the retaining plate 1024 in place below the tool holder 400'.

[0303] The retaining plate 424 has a circular through-hole for receiving the magnet 1022 therein. This allows the magnet 1022 to adhere to the metal surface where the tool holder 400' is positioned, while also providing a flat, stable surface for the tool holder 400'. Apart from the use of the substrate 1020, the magnet 1022, and the retaining plate 1024, the construction of the custom tool holder 400' is similar to that of the tool holder 400 described above.

[0304] Next, refer to Figure 24A and 24B The construction of the custom tool holder 500” is similar to that described above. Figure 5 The tool holder 500 is shown in the figure, but the construction is different as described below. Like the tool holder 500, the tool holder 500”' is capable of holding multiple tools, such as wrenches. Furthermore, it should be understood that tool holders similar to the tool holder 500”' can be constructed to hold more than two tools, such as three, four, five, etc.

[0305] First refer to Figure 24B The tool holder 500”' includes a metal substrate 1030, which is secured to the underside of the tool holder body 500”' by any convenient means, such as using adhesive. A disc magnet 1032 is adhered to or otherwise attached to the bottom side of the metal substrate 1030. Additionally, a rectangular retaining plate 1034 is attached to the underside of the body 510”'. The retaining plate 1034 includes a tab 1036 that laterally protrudes from a side edge of the retaining plate to engage in a close-fitting blind hole formed at the bottom of the body 510”' to securely hold the retaining plate in place.

[0306] The retaining plate 1034 has a circular opening 1038 for tightly receiving the magnet 1032 therein. Therefore, the lower side of the magnet 1032 is flush with the lower side of the retaining plate 1034. As a result, the tool holder 500”' is securely held on the magnetic surface where the tool holder is placed. Furthermore, the retaining plate 1034 provides a flat, stable surface for the lower side of the tool holder 500”'.

[0307] Next, refer to Figure 25A and 25B Custom tool holder 400” is described to have a similar construction to tool holder 400, but wherein the inner surfaces 412” and 414” have a lower inclined section and an upper vertical section, which are suitable for receiving various types of tools, such as the handle of a pair of pliers or the handle of scissors or other tools.

[0308] The custom tool accessory 400” includes a metal substrate 1040, which is adhered to or otherwise attached to the underside of the tool body 410”. A disc magnet 1042 is adhered to or otherwise attached to the underside of the metal substrate 1040. A retaining plate 1044 is adhered to or otherwise attached to the underside of the substrate 1040. A tab 1046 protrudes from the end edge of the retaining plate 1044 to engage in a close-fitting blind hole formed in the base portion of the body 410”.

[0309] The retaining plate 1044 has a circular opening 1048 therethrough for securely receiving the disc magnet 1042 therein. The lower side of the retaining plate 1044 extends together with the lower side of the disc magnet 1042, thus presenting a uniform, flat plane on the surface to which the tool holder 400' is mounted. As in other embodiments of this disclosure, the magnet 1042 securely holds the tool holder 400' in place on the magnetic surface.

[0310] Next, Figure 26 Explain the dimensions of spacer 1050, including its height and width. Figure 25A and 25BThe height and width of the walls 411” and 413” of the holder 400” shown are similar. The spacer 1050 is used to space the holders, such as holder 400”, to provide sufficient clearance between tools held by holder 400” or other types of holders (to which spacer 1050 may be connected). Therefore, the sidewalls 1052 of spacer 1050 may have different widths to provide the desired amount of clearance between holders (e.g., holder 400”). Furthermore, spacer 1050 includes the same tongue 420” as used in tool holder 400”. Spacer 450 also includes a groove constructed identical to those in holders 400 and 400”, which is not visible. Additionally, spacer 1050 may be constructed with a base plate, a disc magnet, and a retaining plate, similar to the corresponding components 1040, 1042, and 1044 discussed above regarding holder 400”.

[0311] Figure 27 The labels 1060, 1062, 1064, and 1066 describe various configurations that can be used in conjunction with various tool holders of this disclosure, such as tool holders 400, 400', 400”, 500, 500', 500”, and 500”’ as discussed above. For example, labels 1060 and 1062 indicate SAE wrench sizes of 5 / 16 inch and 7 / 16 inch, respectively. Labels 1064 and 1066 indicate metric wrench sizes of 10mm and 5mm, respectively. Other markings may also be used. Furthermore, the markings and / or the entire label may be a specific color corresponding to whether the specified tool is an SAE or metric size tool.

[0312] Figure 28A and 28B This describes another embodiment of the custom tool holder 1400, whose construction is similar to... Figure 25A and 25B The custom tool holder 400 is mentioned in the text. Therefore, the corresponding component of the custom tool holder 1400, which is the same as the custom tool holder 400, has the same basic part number but belongs to the 1400 series. Figure 28A and 28B Tool holder and Figure 25A and 25BOne difference between the tool holders shown is that tool holder 1400 has walls 1411 and 1413 with longer vertical inner wall surfaces 1412 and 1414 and shorter diagonal surfaces at the bottom. In this respect, tool holder 1400 is suitable for, and perhaps more conveniently for, holding tools with rounded or elliptical parts, such as hammers or perhaps screwdriver handles. Like tool holder 400”, tool holder 1400 includes a base plate 1440, a disc magnet 1442, a retaining plate 1444, and a tab 1446, the construction and function of which are equivalent to the corresponding components 1040, 1042, 1044, and tab 1046 described above.

[0313] Figure 29A , 29B The tool holders disclosed in 29C and 29D, wherein the gap between the separating vertical walls 1411 and 1413 gradually widens. Figure 28A and 28B As shown in the diagram. In other respects, tool holders 1400A, 1400B, 1400C, and 1400D are identical to those described above with respect to 1400. Therefore, the components of holders 29A, 29B, 29C, and 29D are composed of... Figure 28A and 28B The same part number identifiers are used, but the suffixes are "A", "B", "C", and "D". One possible difference between tool holders 29A, 29B, 29C, and 29D is that as the tool holder gradually increases in size, for example, as... Figure 29C and 29D As shown, a larger substrate 1440 may be used, or perhaps two substrates 1440 may be used, along with a disc magnet 1442 and a holding plate 1444 used in combination with each of the substrates 1440. Furthermore, perhaps two magnets may be used with a larger substrate.

[0314] Next, refer to Figure 30A and 30B This indicates that the custom tool accessory 800' has a construction similar to that described above. Figures 8A to 8D The custom tool accessory 800 is described in the document. The custom tool holder 800' is very similar in construction to the custom tool holder 800, but the tool indicator 841' is missing and is housed in the tool receiving portion 816' instead of being located in the beveled surface 812'.

[0315] in addition, Figure 30A and 30BThe tool holder 800' shown includes a rectangular substrate 1080 attached to the underside of the tool holder body 810'. A disc magnet 1082 is adhesively or otherwise fixedly attached to the underside of the metal substrate 1080. Additionally, a retaining plate 1084 is located below the body 810' to serve as a base for the body. A tab 1086 protrudes from the side edge of the retaining plate 1034 to engage in a close-fitting blind hole formed in the base portion of the body 810', thereby securely holding the retaining plate attached to the body 810'.

[0316] The retaining plate 1084 includes a circular opening 1088 formed therein for tightly receiving the magnet 1082 therein. With this configuration, as described above with respect to other examples of this disclosure, the magnet 1082 securely holds the tool holder in place on the metal tool receiving surface, and the retaining plate 1084 provides a stable base for the tool holder 800'.

[0317] Figures 31A to 31E Further embodiments of this disclosure are depicted, wherein the width of the tool holder 1450 is adjustable, thereby replacing one or more of the tool holders 1400, 1400A, 1400B, 1400C, and 1400D described above. The external shape of the tool holder 1450 corresponds to that of the tool holders 1400, 1400A, 1400B, 1400C, and 1400D. In this respect, the tool holder 1450 is constructed with a first concave half 1452 and a second convex half 1454. The concave half 1452 is constructed with a slot 1456 formed into the outer side of the vertical wall 1458. In addition, in a manner similar to tool holders 1400, 1400A, 1400B, 1400C and 1400D, the convex section 1454 is constructed with a pair of upright / vertical tongues 1460, the tongues 1460 being sized to engage with corresponding grooves 1456.

[0318] Similar to tool holder 1400, tool holder 1450 also utilizes a substrate 1463 mounted to the underside of convex section 1454. A pair of disc magnets 1464 are adhered to or otherwise attached to the underside of substrate 1463. Additionally, a retaining plate 1466 is adhered to or otherwise attached to the underside of substrate 1463. Although not shown, a tab similar to tab 1446 or 1086 protrudes from the edge of retaining plate 1466 to engage in a tight-fitting opening formed in the base of convex section 1454 to securely attach retaining plate 1466 to convex section.

[0319] The retaining plate 1466 includes a pair of circular openings 1468 for tightly receiving the magnet 1464 therein. When the substrate 1462, the magnet 1464 and the retaining plate 1466 are assembled, the underside of the magnet and the retaining plate 1466 are coplanar with the underside of the holder 1450 so as to present a flat coplanar surface to the mounting position of the tool holder.

[0320] The lost tool indicator, in the form of a thin strip or component 1469, can be securely received in a slot or channel 1470 extending along the tool receiving portion 1472 in a manner similar to tool holders 400, 1400, 1400A, 1400B, 1400C and 1400D.

[0321] As indicated above, the tool holder 1450 is designed to be size-adjustable. In this respect, the convex holder half 1454 includes an elongated ratchet tongue 1480 extending horizontally from its lower portion to engage within a groove 1482 formed in the base portion of the concave holder half 1452. The groove is defined by a pair of sidewalls 1484 and 1486 extending parallel to the outer side of the ratchet tongue 1480. The sidewalls 1484 and 1486 include upwardly extending slots 1488 and 1490 for receiving a transverse pawl 1492 therein. The pawl 1492 is adapted to slide along its length within the slots 1488 and 1490. The pawl 1492 is configured with an upwardly projecting lug 1494 that can engage in one of a series of tightly fitting lateral slots 1496 that extend laterally from a longitudinal slot 1498 formed along the length of the ratchet tongue 1480.

[0322] The end of the pawl 1492 is attached to end panels 1500 and 1502, wherein end panel 1502 is bent inward or arched, such as... Figure 31C As shown in the diagram, end panels 1500 and 1502 are configured with enlarged, rounded end edges 1504 that are received in a vertical, arcuate channel 1508 formed in the base portion of the retainer half 1452. The arcuate channel 1508 tightly receives the rounded, upright end portion 1504 at each end of end panels 1500 and 1502. In this way, the pawl bar 1492 and end panels 1500 and 1502 are secured in the base portion of the retainer half 1452.

[0323] Compression spring 1512 acts between sidewall 1484 and end panel 1500 to bias pawl bar 1492 in the direction toward end panel 1500, which in turn biases lug 1494 into lateral slot 1496.

[0324] The substrate 1514 covers the lower side of the base of the retainer half 1452. The tongue 1516 protrudes from the side edge of the bottom cover plate 1514 to engage with the blind hole 1518 formed in the lower part of the retainer half 1452.

[0325] Separation between the retainer halves 1452 and 1454 is achieved by pressing the end panel 1500 inward, thereby compressing the spring 1512 so that the lug 1494 is no longer located within the lateral slot 1496 but within the longitudinal slot 1498. This allows the convex half 1454 to be adjusted relative to the concave half 1452 by sliding the tongue 1480 relative to the slot 1482. Once a new position is reached, the end panel 1500 releases, allowing the lug 1494 to be located in different lateral slots 1496. It will be understood that the end panel 1502 bends under the force of the user pushing the end panel 1500. However, when no force is applied to the end panel 1500, the end panel 1502 returns to its bent (bowed) shape to help lock the lug 1494 into the corresponding lateral slot 1496.

[0326] Although illustrative embodiments have been described and illustrated, it will be understood that various changes may be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A modular tool holder for attachment, together with one or more corresponding tool holders, to an underlying metal attachment surface, said modular tool holder comprising: The main body includes a base portion and a tool holding portion disposed above the base portion for receiving and holding the tool; At least one tongue is positioned on a first side of the main body portion; At least one tongue receiving groove is disposed on a second side of the body portion opposite to the first side of the body portion; A metal substrate, which is positioned in the base portion of the main body portion below the tool holding portion; At least one magnet is attached to the underside of the metal substrate to magnetically connect the modular tool holder to the metal attachment surface, wherein the at least one magnet is disposed between the metal substrate above the at least one magnet and the metal attachment surface below the at least one magnet. as well as A retainer, which surrounds the at least one magnet, helps to keep the at least one magnet in a stationary position. Thus, compared to using the at least one magnet but without the metal substrate, the metal substrate enhances the magnetic attraction of the modular tool holder to the metal attachment surface.

2. The modular tool holder according to claim 1, wherein the area of ​​the metal substrate is larger than the area of ​​the at least one magnet.

3. The modular tool holder of claim 1, wherein the magnet has a planar configuration.

4. The modular tool holder of claim 1, wherein the holder is shaped like the metal substrate.

5. The modular tool holder of claim 4, wherein the holder includes an opening for tightly receiving the at least one magnet therein.

6. The modular tool holder of claim 1, wherein the thickness of the holder corresponds to the thickness of the at least one magnet.

7. The modular tool holder of claim 1, wherein the peripheral portion of the holder engages with a receiving slot formed in the base portion of the body portion to secure the holder to the body portion.

8. The modular tool holder of claim 1, wherein a portion of the holder is locked into engagement with a corresponding portion of the body portion.

9. The modular tool holder of claim 1, wherein the tool holding portion is selected from the group consisting of: (1) A slot receiving portion that protrudes upward from the base portion to engage through the drive hole of the slot; (2) Multiple slots extending downward into the body for receiving the shank portion of a tool drill bit; (3) A plurality of walls extending upward from the base portion for receiving tools to be held between adjacent wall pairs.

10. The modular tool holder of claim 1, wherein the tool holding portion comprises a spaced-apart first wall and a second wall extending upward from the base portion for receiving a tool to be held between the first wall and the second wall.

11. The modular tool holder according to claim 10, wherein: The first wall and the second wall extend from each other in one of the following relationships: A relationship in which they are vertically separated from each other; They are in a parallel, tilted relationship; They disperse towards each other in the upward direction; They initially spread out from each other in the upward direction from the base portion, and then extend parallel to each other over the remaining height of the first and second walls.

12. The modular tool holder of claim 1, wherein the tool holding portion includes a first wall and a second wall extending upward from the base portion, and wherein the distance between the first wall and the second wall is adjustable to accommodate tools of different sizes.

13. The modular tool holder of claim 12, further comprising a linear ratchet projecting from one of the first wall and the second wall, the linear ratchet defining a series of lateral slots extending along the length of the linear ratchet; and A pawl supported by a transverse pawl lever, the transverse pawl lever being operable to engage and disengage the pawl with the transverse slot of the ratchet.

14. The modular tool holder of claim 13, wherein the pawl is mounted on a transverse pawl bar, the transverse pawl bar being longitudinally movable along the pawl bar to engage and disengage the pawl with the ratchet slot.

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