US20120176008A1 - Tool box storage assembly - Google Patents
Tool box storage assembly Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US20120176008A1 US20120176008A1 US13/385,887 US201213385887A US2012176008A1 US 20120176008 A1 US20120176008 A1 US 20120176008A1 US 201213385887 A US201213385887 A US 201213385887A US 2012176008 A1 US2012176008 A1 US 2012176008A1
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- assembly
- selectively
- door
- cabinet
- drawer
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
- B25H—WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT, e.g. FOR MARKING-OUT WORK; STORAGE MEANS FOR WORKSHOPS
- B25H3/00—Storage means or arrangements for workshops facilitating access to, or handling of, work tools or instruments
- B25H3/02—Boxes
- B25H3/021—Boxes comprising a number of connected storage elements
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
- B25H—WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT, e.g. FOR MARKING-OUT WORK; STORAGE MEANS FOR WORKSHOPS
- B25H3/00—Storage means or arrangements for workshops facilitating access to, or handling of, work tools or instruments
- B25H3/06—Trays
Abstract
A storage assembly 10 which has a plurality of unique storage components 12, 14, and 800 which may be selectively connected in order to provide an optimal storage solution for a wide variety of applications.
Description
- This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/456,414 which was filed on Jun. 16, 2009 and from which priority is claimed.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention generally relates to a tool box storage assembly and more particularly to a tool box storage assembly having components which cooperatively allow the assembly to be selectively formed in a wide variety of configurations to meet the needs of a diverse group of users and applications.
- 2. General Background
- Toolbox storage assemblies are generally used to selectively store tools and other items in order to allow these stored tools and other items to be selectively retrieved for use in certain applications. After use they must be restored until needed again. One non-limiting example of such an application involves the selective storing and use of automotive tools.
- While such toolbox assemblies do allow certain items to be stored and later retrieved, they suffer from some drawbacks. By way of example and without limitation, these prior and current toolbox assemblies are usually of a fixed configuration and while this storage configuration may be fine for a certain type or amount of items, it may be unsuitable for other applications having different numbers and shapes of tools and implements. Change over time and a “fixed type” configuration may need to be replaced over time, thereby undesirably increasing cost and expense to the user. These prior and current toolbox assemblies are not readily adapted to address the needs of a wide variety of dissimilar applications and therefore their overall utility is impaired.
- There is therefore a need for and it is a non-limiting object of the present inventions to provide a tool box assembly which may have a variety of selectable storage configurations which allow the tool box assembly to serve the needs of a wide variety of dissimilar applications and users and to meet the ever-changing needs of a user.
- It is a first non-limiting object of the present invention to provide a tool box assembly which overcomes some or all of the previously delineated drawbacks of prior and currently utilized tool box assemblies.
- It is a second non-limiting object of the present invention to provide a tool box assembly which overcomes some or all of the previously delineated drawbacks of prior and currently utilized tool box assemblies and which, by way of example and without limitation, allow a variety of dissimilar applications and needs to be addressed.
- It is a third non-limiting object of the present invention to provide a tool box assembly which allows for the selective use of a base storage component and at least one of a top and a side storage component, each of the top and side components being adapted to be easily and removably attached to the base storage component.
- According to a first non-limiting aspect of the present invention, a tool box assembly is provided and includes a first cabinet assembly; a plurality of wheels which are operatively coupled to the first cabinet assembly; a second cabinet assembly which is removably and selectively coupled to a first surface of the first cabinet assembly; and a hutch which is removably and selectively coupled to a second surface of the first cabinet assembly.
- According to a second non-limiting aspect of the present invention, a tool box assembly is provided and includes a first cabinet assembly; a plurality of wheels which are operatively coupled to the first cabinet assembly; and a side cabinet assembly which is selectively coupled to the first cabinet assembly and which includes an internal storage cavity and a door which is selectively movable from a first closed position to a second extended position and wherein the door includes a back surface which communicates with the internal storage cavity when the door is placed in the closed position and which includes a pair of substantially similar and linearly coextensive tracks; and a plurality of trays which are selectively and removably coupled to the tracks, and wherein at least one of the plurality of trays has a first top surface which has a plurality of holes and a second open bottom surface.
- According to a third non-limiting aspect of the present invention, a tool box assembly is provided and includes a base portion having a plurality of stacked drawers which are each selectively movable from a first respective closed position to a second respective open position, wherein the base portion includes an internal cavity into which the plurality of drawers are movably disposed; a side door which is selectively movable from a first closed position in which the door overlays the plurality of drawers and cooperates with the plurality of drawers to form an internal storage cavity, to second open position in access to the internal storage cavity is allowed; a plurality of wheels which are coupled to the base portion; and a top hutch portion which is removably attached to the base portion.
- These and various other aspects, advantages, and objects of the various inventions will become apparent from a reading of the detailed description of the preferred embodiment of the invention, including but not limited to the subjoined claims, and by reference to the included drawings.
-
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tool box storage assembly which is made in accordance with the teachings of a preferred, although non-limiting, invention and which further depicts the selective combination of a bottom cabinet and a side cabinet assembly which are each made in accordance with the teachings of the preferred embodiment of the inventions. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the side cabinet assembly which is shown inFIG. 1 in a selective open position. -
FIG. 3 is perspective view of a side cabinet assembly which is made in accordance with the teachings of an alternate embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the side cabinet which is shown inFIG. 3 in a selective open position. -
FIG. 5 is perspective unassembled view of the bottom and side cabinets which are shown inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 6 is a perspective unassembled view of the bottom and side cabinets which are made in accordance with the teachings of an alternate embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 7 is a fragmented enlarged view taken around Fragment “7”. -
FIG. 8 is a fragmented enlarged view taken around Fragment “8”. -
FIG. 9 is a fragmented enlarged portion of the mated side and bottom cabinets. -
FIG. 10 is a partially unassembled perspective view of the bottom cabinet which is shown inFIG. 1 and further shown in a selective open position. -
FIG. 11 is an enlarged perspective and unassembled view of a portion of the bottom cabinet which is shown inFIG. 10 . -
FIG. 12 is a view taken in the direction of view arrow “12”. -
FIG. 13 is a view similar to that which is shown inFIG. 10 but with the drawers removed. -
FIG. 14 is an unassembled perspective view of a first portion of a locking assembly which may be selectively and operatively deployed within the bottom cabinet portion which is shown inFIG. 13 . -
FIG. 15 is an unassembled perspective view of a second portion of a locking assembly which may be selectively and operatively deployed within the bottom cabinet portion which is shown inFIG. 13 . -
FIG. 16 is an unassembled perspective view of a third portion of a locking assembly which may be selectively and operatively deployed within the bottom cabinet portion which is shown inFIG. 13 . -
FIG. 17 is an unassembled and perspective view of a fourth portion of a locking assembly which may be selectively and operatively deployed within the bottom cabinet portion which is shown inFIG. 13 . -
FIG. 18 is an unassembled and perspective view of a fifth portion of a locking assembly which may be selectively and operatively deployed within the bottom cabinet portion which is shown inFIG. 13 . -
FIG. 19 is an unassembled and perspective view a sixth portion of a locking assembly which may be selectively and operatively deployed within the bottom cabinet portion which is shown inFIG. 13 . -
FIG. 20 is an unassembled and perspective view of a seventh portion of a locking assembly which may be selectively and operatively deployed within the bottom cabinet portion which is shown inFIG. 13 . -
FIG. 21 is an unassembled and perspective view an eighth portion of a locking assembly which may be selectively and operatively deployed within the bottom cabinet portion which is shown inFIG. 13 . -
FIG. 22 is a perspective view of the bottom cabinet which is shown inFIG. 10 and further showing the back door being selectively opened. -
FIG. 23 is an unassembled perspective view of back door portion which is shown inFIG. 22 . -
FIG. 24 is a perspective view of a tool box assembly which is made in accordance with the teachings of an alternate and non-limiting embodiment of the inventions. -
FIG. 25 is a perspective view of the tool box assembly which is shown inFIG. 24 and shown in a selective open position. -
FIG. 26 is a perspective view of the top or hutch portion of the tool box assembly which is made in accordance with the teachings of an alternate and non-limiting embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 27 is a perspective and enlarged view of a portion of the hutch portion which is shown inFIG. 26 . -
FIG. 28 is a perspective and enlarged view of a second portion of the hutch portion which is shown inFIG. 26 . -
FIG. 29 is a perspective and enlarged view of a third portion of the hutch portion which is shown inFIG. 26 . -
FIG. 30 is a side view of the third portion which is shown inFIG. 29 . -
FIG. 31 is a perspective and enlarged view of a fourth portion of the hutch portion which is shown inFIG. 26 . -
FIG. 32 is a side view of the fourth portion which is shown inFIG. 31 . -
FIG. 33 is a perspective and enlarged and unassembled view of a fifth portion of the hutch portion which is shown inFIG. 26 . -
FIG. 34 is a side view of the fifth portion which is shown inFIG. 33 . -
FIG. 35 is a perspective and enlarged and unassembled view of a sixth portion of the hutch portion which is shown inFIG. 26 . -
FIG. 36 is a side view of the sixth portion which is shown inFIG. 35 . -
FIG. 37 is a perspective and enlarged and unassembled view of a seventh portion of the hutch portion which is shown inFIG. 26 . -
FIG. 38 is an enlarged view of a portion of the seventh portion which is shown inFIG. 37 . -
FIG. 39 is a perspective and unassembled view of an eighth portion of the hutch portion which is shown inFIG. 26 . -
FIG. 40 is a top and unassembled view of a ninth portion of the hutch portion which is shown inFIG. 26 . -
FIG. 41 is a side view of a tenth portion of the hutch portion which is shown inFIG. 26 . -
FIG. 42 is a top view of an eleventh portion of the hutch portion which is shown inFIG. 26 . -
FIG. 43 is a perspective view of a twelfth portion of the top portion which is shown inFIG. 26 . - Referring now to
FIG. 1 , there is shown atool box assembly 10 which is made in accordance with the teachings of the preferred, although non-limiting embodiment of the invention. - In this non-limiting preferred embodiment, the
assembly 10 includes a base or central cabinet orstorage portion 12 and a side cabinet orstorage cabinet 14 which is selectively and removably coupled to theportion 12 as will be more fully explained or delineated later. That is, eachportion - Particularly, the
portion 12 includes a hollow and generally cubic shapedbody 16 having abottom surface 18 to which a plurality of substantiallyidentical wheels 20 are coupled. In the most preferred embodiment of the invention, foursuch wheels 20 are deployed upon the surface 18 (i.e., each unique corner of thesurface 18 has a unique one of thewheels 20 operatively deployed upon it). - As is perhaps shown best in
FIG. 10 , thehollow body 16 of base orcentral cabinet 12 forms acentral storage cavity 22 which is adapted to allow various items to be removably placed, for storage, and then to be retrieved for use in a particular application. After use, these items may be returned to thestorage cavity 22. Thebody 16 includes a generally flattop portion 26 which is coupled to theedge 30 of thebody 16 by a pair of substantially identical hinges 28, 30 and is therefore selectively movable from a first open position, shown inFIG. 10 , in which thetop portion 26 exposes thecentral cavity 22, to a closed position in which thetop portion 26 overlays and closes thecavity 22. - The
body 16 further includes a first generallyflat side door 31 which is coupled to thebody 16 alongedge 40 by the use of a pair of substantially identical hinges 42, 44, and asecond side door 48 which is substantially identical to theside door 31 and which is also hingedly coupled to thebody 16.Side door 31 is selectively movable from first open position, shown inFIG. 10 in which thedoor 31 is remote from thebody 16, to a second closed position in which thedoor 31 wholly lies in a plane which is perpendicular to the plane containing the top 26 when the top 26 is in a selectively closed position. Similarly, theside door 48 is also selectively movable from a first open position which is shown inFIG. 10 and in which theside door 48 is remote from thebody 16, to a second closed position in which thedoor 48 wholly lies in a plane which is perpendicular to the plane which contains the top 26 when the top 26 is in a selectively closed position. Theside doors body 16. - Further, in the most preferred although non-limiting embodiment of the invention, a rib panel 60 is formed and/or disposed within the
body 16 to prevent communication between theinternal storage cavity 22 and thedoor 31. That is, when thedoor 31 is in a selective open position, the panel 60 prevents communication with and access to theinternal storage cavity 22, through theopen door 31. A similar panel (not shown) is also disposed within thebody 16 to prevent communication between the internal storage cavity 22 (through the door 48) and thedoor 48 and to prevent access to theinternal storage cavity 22 when thedoor 48 is placed in a selective open position. Moreover, it should be apparent that thedoor 31 and the panel 60 cooperate to form a second storage compartment located between theinternal door surface 61 and the panel 60, and that a similar side storage compartment is formed between theinternal surface 49 of thedoor 48 and the panel with which it communicates (not shown). These two secondary storage compartments increase the mount of overall storage space provided by the assembly orcomponent 12. - Additionally, in the most preferred although non-limiting embodiment of the invention, a pair of substantially
identical pockets body 16 and thesepockets insert 68. Eachinsert 68 is selectively and removably placed within one of thepockets troughs 68 allows the contained items and material to be easily and quickly transported to the place where the contained items are needed or to a place where items are located which are to be placed in the insert(s) 68. The removable nature of the inserts ortroughs 68 enhances the usefulness of theassembly 12. - The
body 16 further includes a generally flatfront door 70 which is coupled to thebody 16 alongedge 72 by ahinge member 74 and which is movable from a first open position (shown inFIG. 10 ) in which access to thecentral storage compartment 22 is allowed, to a second closed position in which thedoor 70 overlays thestorage compartment 22. Thebody 16 also includesdrawers body 16 by the use ofrespective tracks 3, 5 and which are each independently movable from a respective closed position in which the drawers respectively 80-84 reside within theinternal storage cavity 22, to a respective open position in which therespective containment cavity 86 is removed from theinternal storage cavity 22 and exposed. It should be apparent that even when all the drawers 80-84 are respectively in a selectively closed position, when thetop member 26 is placed in a selectively opened position, thestorage compartment 86 of thedrawer 84 is accessible. - Further, as is perhaps best shown in
FIGS. 1 , 10, 11, and 12 in the most preferred although non-limiting aspect of the invention, upon theinternal surface 61 there is deployed a pair of substantially identical and linearlycoextensive tracks tracks track identical clips 100. Eachclip 100 ontrack 91 is linearly aligned with a unique clip ontrack 93. Eachclip 100 includes a pair of flexible and substantiallyidentical arms flexible base 103. Each base 103 may be welded or otherwise coupled to atrack arms clip 100 are linearly aligned and substantially identical. - The
assembly 12 includes at least onemember 105 which has a generally flatbottom surface 107 having a plurality ofholes 109 andside portions surface 107 to form acavity 115.Side surface 113 includes a first plurality of generally “cross shaped”openings 120 which are aligned along afirst axis 121 and a second plurality ofopenings 122 which are aligned along asecond axis 123. Theopenings opening 120 is linearly aligned with a unique one of theopenings 122. - Each
opening arms openings 120 are each respectively adapted to receiveclips 100 oftrack 91 whileopenings 122 are each respectively adapted to receiveclips 100 oftrack 93, thereby allowing themember 105 to be placed upon a desired location on thetracks clips 100, once received by and retained within theopenings opening 120 includes aslit 141 through whicharms arms surface 113 and thelength 123 of theslit 121 is only slightly larger than thelength 125 of the substantiallyidentical clips 100, thereby ensuring that once apair arms slit 141, theclip 100 is not readily removable (e.g., it is not likely that thearms slit 141 due to the contact withsurface 113 and due to the fact that thelength 123 is only slightly larger than length 125). - Importantly, the
openings clips 100 in the manner which is shown inFIG. 11 (with thesurface 107 positioned as shown). In this selective configuration, the surface 107 (namely the openings 109) are adapted to receive tools and other implements (such as by way of example and without limitation screw drivers) and to allow the received implements to be easily removed for later use. Alternatively, thesurface 107, in the shown position, may be used to contain loose parts and material which are larger thanholes 109. In another non-limiting embodiment, theholes 109 are not formed in thesurface 107. - In another selectable configuration, as is best shown in
FIG. 10 , thesurface 107 may be made to face downward (in a direction toward thesurface 200 upon which theassembly 10 rests). This is accomplished by selectively rotating themember 105, shown inFIG. 11 , by about one hundred and eighty degrees in a clockwise manner. In this manner, screw drivers and other implements may be easily placed and removed from the formed holes 109. - As is further shown in
FIG. 10 , another non-limiting body of a storage tray or member is represented bymember 212 which has aflat base portion 214 which is substantially similar to surface 113 (i.e., theportion 214 is generally flat and hasopenings 120, 122). Themember 212 further includes a generallyflat ledge portion 215 which orthogonally protrudes from theportion 214 and away fromsurface 61. Themember 212 includes a plurality of equidistantly spaced and substantially similarflexible arms 217 which all wholly reside in the same plane and this plane is parallel to the plane which wholly contains theportion 214. Themember 212 also includes a plurality of secondflexible members 220 which are substantially similar and equidistantly positioned alongedge 221. Themembers 220 are orthogonally positioned with respect toportion 212 and protrude away fromsurface 61. Eacharm 217 is positioned above a unique one of themembers 220. - It should be apparent that the tools and other implements may be selectively placed between
adjacent arms 217 and/or between adjacent arms ormembers 220, thereby further facilitating the storage of a plurality of dissimilar implements and members. It should be apparent that the two track system (i.e.,columns 91, 93) allows a user to select which, if any type or number ofmembers 212 and/or 105, they desire to utilize and then to determine the respective amount and placement of the selectedmembers member member member member 105 to a new position. This feature allows theassembly 12 to be utilized in a wide variety of applications and to meet the needs of ever changing applications which require new and different implements and tools. This “two track” system thus increases the versatility and usefulness of the entiretool box assembly 12. - In another non-limiting embodiment, as is best perhaps shown in
FIG. 22 , aback door 302 is coupled to theedge 304 by the use ofhinge 306 and hisdoor 302 is selectively movable from a first open position (which is shown inFIG. 22 ) in which access to theinternal cavity 22 is allowed to a second closed position in which thedoor 302 overlays thecavity 22 and prevents access to thecavity 22, through the door passage. In one non-limiting embodiment, thedoor 302 includes a generallyflat back surface 308 and two substantially identical side surfaces 310,312 which orthogonally extend from and integrally terminate into theback surface 308 alongrespective edges side surface tracks members surfaces handle 320 may be deployed upon thesurface 308 to facilitate the selective movement of thedoor 302. - Referring now to
FIG. 23 , there is shown an alternate embodiment of thedoor 302. In this alternate and non-limiting embodiment, twotracks identical clips 404 appear on each of the respective side surfaces 310, 312. Eachclip 404 includes aback portion 405 which is attached to one of thesurfaces front portion 407 which cooperates with theback portion 405 to form agroove 409. Thetracks surface 312 are linearly coextensive and of equal length and are parallel to each other. Thetracks surface 310 are similarly linearly coextensive and of equal length and are parallel to each other. Eachclip 404 oftrack 401 onsurface 312 is aligned with a unique one of theclips 404 ontrack 401 onsurface 310 and eachclip 404 oftrack 401 onsurface 312 is aligned with a unique one of theclips 404 ontrack 401 onsurface 310. - A
container 430 may be selectively attached and removed from theback door 302. As shown, container ormember 430 includes a generally flattop surface 432 having a plurality ofholes 434, opposed and generally flat side surfaces 436, 438 which orthogonally terminate into and project from thesurface 432, and opposed short side surfaces 440, 444 which orthogonally terminate into and project from thetop surface 432. Thesurfaces surface similar notches - In operation,
notches side portion 440 are made to be respectively placed ingroove 409 of aclip 404 ontrack 400 ofsurface 310 and within agroove 409 of aclip 404 ontrack 401 ofsurface 310. Particularly, therespective clips 404 which receive thenotches notches side portion 444 are made to be respectively placed ingroove 409 of aclip 404 ontrack 400 ofsurface 312 and within agroove 409 of aclip 404 ontrack 401 ofsurface 312. Thegrooves 409 which are formed byclips 404 residing on the surface 312 a linearly aligned. In this manner, thecontainer 430 is made to be selectively and removably attached tosurfaces door surface 460.Additional members 430 may be similarly and removably deployed between thesurfaces tool box assembly 12. - Further, in a non-limiting alternative embodiment, a
plate 490 may be attached to edge 492 and, as shown perhaps best inFIG. 23 , theplate 490 includes areception trough 494 and thistrough 494 is adapted to selectively and removably receive relatively long tools and other implements which may be placed within theholes 434 and increases the overalluseable length 499 of theback door 302 and reduces the likelihood that these relatively long implements and tools will protrude from thetool box assembly 12 above thetop member 26. - In yet another non-limiting alternate embodiment of the invention, a
handle 502 may be deployed above thedoor 31 to facilitate the movement of the toolbox assembly component 12. It should be realized from the foregoing, that tool box assembly component orportion 12 may function as a stand alone tool box assembly having an easily configurable storage profile and may be easily maneuvered and placed at a desired location. - To further enhance the overall usefulness of the
tool box assembly 10, a side tool box or cabinet orstorage portion 14 may be selectively attached and detached from the component orassembly 12. In one non-limiting embodiment, as is perhaps best shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 , thestorage portion 14 includes a generally cubic shaped andhollow body 500 having aninternal storage cavity 502. Thebody 500 further includes afront door 504 which is selectively movable, by the use ofhandle 505, from a closed position (shown inFIG. 2 ) in which access to thecavity 502 through thefront door passageway 504 is prevented, to an open position (not shown) in which such access is allowed. Thedoor 504 is movably coupled to thebody 500 by ahinge member 507, or by any other conventional strategy or technique. - In another non-limiting embodiment, the
body 500 may also include aside door 510 which is movably coupled to thebody 500 by ahinge member 511 or by any other conventional strategy or technique. Thedoor 510 is selectively movable, by the use ofhandle 513, from a first closed position in which access to theinternal cavity 502 through the passageway of theside door 510 is prevented, to an open position, shown inFIG. 2 , in which such access is allowed. Further, theinternal door surface 517 may have the twotracks clips 100 which have been previously explained. These twotracks components 105 and/or 212 which have also been previously explained, thereby increasing the amount of storage provided by theassembly 14. - The assembly or
component 14, in another non-limiting embodiment of the invention, includes atop member 530 which has a first generallyflat portion 531 which is coupled to thebody 500 by ahinge member 533, and a second generallyflat portion 534 which is coupled to the first generallyflat portion 531 by ahinge member 535. In this manner, the top 530 may be made to selectively overlay or cover the top of thecavity 502 by causing theportions portion 534 is made to extend from the member 531) as thesemembers cavity 502. When it is desired to selectively open or allow top access to the cavity 532, the members orportions cavity 502, in the manner shown inFIG. 2 , andmember 534, by the use ofhinge 535, folds back against theportion 531, as shown. - Referring now to
FIGS. 3 and 4 , there is shown a second and alternate embodiment of a side cabinet orstorage assembly 14. In this non-limiting configuration, a secondfront door 550 is added to that which has been previously described and ahandle 551 is disposed upon thefront door 550. The door is movable from a first closed position, which is shown inFIG. 3 , to a second open position which is shown inFIG. 4 . - The
door 550 includes a generallyrectangular body 553 having a top trough orstorage portion 554 and apegboard side portion 555 which is adapted to selectively receive “U-shaped” pins ormembers 556 and/orhook type members 557. Tools and other implements may be selectively hung on and easily removed from thesemembers side portion 555 facilitates additional storage. Various loose type items may be placed within thetrough 554 and later taken away for use in various applications. Thedoor 550 selectively slides within and frictionally fits within the formedpocket 570 within thecavity 502. Moreover, astorage tray 579 may be placed within thebody 500 and overlay thecavity 502 and this tray ortrough 579 is adapted to store various loose items for later use in a variety of applications. Ashelf 580 may also be formed within thebody 500 and within theinternal cavity 502 to facilitate the storage of items. Further, a singletop member 583 may be utilized and is coupled, by use ofhinge 584 tobody 500. In this manner, the singletop member 583 is selectively movable from a first open position, shown inFIG. 4 , in which thecavity 502 or thetray 579 is exposed, to a closed position in which thetop member 583 covers thetray 579 orcavity 502. - Referring now to
FIG. 5 , there is shown a first non-limiting strategy or technique for selectively coupling the storage assembly ormember 12 to the storage assembly ormember 14. According to this first non-limiting strategy, handle 502 is removed from thebody 500 or not utilized anddoor 30 is closed or not utilized. Then surface 600 ofcomponent 12 abuts surface 602 ofcomponent 14 and a plurality of bolts, such asbolt 604 are used to selectively secure the twocomponents surfaces bolt 604 may be received by a unique one of thenuts 605 to further strengthen the connection. - Referring now to
FIGS. 6-9 there is shown an alternate connection strategy for selectively securing thecomponents edge 690 is formed onsurface 692 of thecomponent 12 and thedoor 48 is not used or closed. Thedoor 510 is closed or not used and amember 700 having a generallyflat body 702 and a longitudinalhooked edge 704 is used to connect component orassembly 12 to component orassembly 14. - Particularly, the
hooked edge 704 receives theedge 690 and theedges flat body 702 is coupled tosurfaces bolts 707, thereby securing component orassembly 12 to component orassembly 14. - Referring now to
FIGS. 24 and 25 , there is shown ahutch assembly 800 which is made in accordance with the teachings of an alternate embodiment of the invention and shown in selective assembled relationship with the storage compartment orassembly 12. Thehutch assembly 800 may or may not be used, depending upon the storage needs of a user and it can also be used on a “stand-alone” basis. As shown perhaps best inFIGS. 24 , 25, and 26, thehutch 800 includes a generallyhollow body 802 to which opposed and substantiallyidentical handles handles hutch 800 to be lifted off of theassembly 12 and easily transported to a certain location in which a certain application is being accomplished which needs or utilizes the various items contained within thehutch 800. Thehandles hutch 800 to be easily transported back onto the top of theassembly 12, or to be used withoutportions - Particularly, the
hollow body 802 forms aninterior cavity 810 and the interior cavity, as is more fully described below includes several features which greatly enhances the storage capability of the provided storage system. As can be readily seen, a user of the inventions can mix and match thevarious components component 12 may be used on a stand-alone basis or it may be used in combination withhutch 800 and/orcomponent 14. Similarly,hutch 800 may be used on a stand alone basis ascan component 14. The combination ofhutch 800 andcomponent 14 may also be used together in another non-limiting configuration. Further, the desired or selected storage configuration can be readily altered or changed by adding or removing various components to meet the wide ranging storage needs of a wide variety of users, thereby makingstorage assembly 10 truly a “mix and match” storage system. - The
hutch 800, as is best shown perhaps inFIGS. 26 , and 40, includes a movable top 820 having a first generallyflat portion 822 which is coupled toportion 823 by the use of ahinge 824. Thehinge 824 allows theportion 822 to selectively articulate or rotate in directions toward and away from the “L” shapedportion 823 and theportion 823 may have acrease 9 which forms two separate selectivelyarticulable portion portion 823 to form a selectable “1” shape. Further, the shaped orangled portion 823 is pivotally coupled byopposed pins body 802 and byhinge 21. In this manner, thetop member 820 is movable from a first open position (shown inFIG. 25 ) in which access to thecavity 810 is allowed, to a second closed position (shown inFIG. 24 ) in which access to thecavity 810 is blocked. This movement is accomplished by moving the top 820 in a downward motion, towards thesurface 200. This downward movement causes theportion 822 to pivot about thehinge 824 and toabut side members angled portion 823. To allow access to thecavity 810, thetop member 820 is moved upwards away from thesurface 200. - The
hutch 800 includes afirst side drawer 840 which selectively emanates from theside member 831 and which is selectively movable from a first closed position in which it is contained within the cavity 810 (see, for example and without limitationFIG. 24 ), to an open position (see, for example and without limitationFIG. 26 ) in which thedrawer 840 selectively emanates from themember 831. The drawer allows various items to be selectively stored and removed for use, and includes a graspingdepression 842 which facilitates the described drawer movement. - The
hutch 800 includes asecond side drawer 851, opposed to thefirst side drawer 840, and thissecond side drawer 851 contains apeg board 857 upon which various items may be securely and removably placed and stored. As best shown inFIG. 43 ,drawer 840 is selectively received bydrawer 851 and in the selectively closed position;drawer 840 nestles withindrawer 851. Such nestling allows thedrawers hutch 800. -
Hutch 800 includes aback wall 866 and in theinterior cavity 810 are placedopposed walls cavity 871 into whichdrawer 870 is movably disposed and frictionally fits Thedrawer 870 is selectively movable from a first closed position in which thedrawer 870 is made to reside within thecavity 871, to an open position, shown perhaps best inFIG. 27 , in which thedrawer 870 is exposed and removed from thecavity 871. In one non-limiting embodiment of the invention, thedrawer 870 includes a double sidedpeg board body 875 which is adapted to receive hooks, such as hook or U shapedmember 876 and thesemembers 876 may secure tools and other implements upon thebody 875. Attached to thebody 875 is bracket ormember 890. - As shown best in
FIG. 27 ,bracket 890 includes aflat base portion 900 which terminates into anorthogonally extending portion 902 which lies along the longitudinal axis ofsymmetry 903 of thebase portion 900. Along theedge 904 of theorthogonally extending portion 902 is a generallyflat portion 906 which is parallel to and longitudinally coextensive to theflat body portion 900 and which further includes a plurality of openings, such asopening 910 andopening 911. It should be apparent thatopenings openings bracket 890 includes another generallyflat portion 915 which orthogonally terminates into and projects from theedge 917 and which is parallel to theportion 902. Another generallyflat portion 920 terminates into and projects from theedge 921 ofportion 915 and theportion 920 includes a plurality of openings, such asopening 920. Theportion 920 is parallel to thebody 900. Additionally, thebracket 890 includes yet another generallyflat portion 932 which terminates into and orthogonally projects fromedge 934 of theportion 915 and theportion 932 includes a plurality of openings, such asopening 932, which may be dissimilar in size and in shape. It should be apparent that openings, such asopenings - In operation, the
back surface 950 ofportion 915 is attached to thesurface 875 by an adhesive, by a pin or by another conventional fastener technique. Additionally or alternatively, thebase 900 may be segmented along longitudinal axis ofsymmetry 903 and actually comprise twosegments Segment 970 may be folded such that it is parallel to theportion 902 and then attached to thesurface 875 by pins, bolts, or other conventional fastener techniques and assemblies. -
Hutch 800 further includes, as is perhaps best described inFIGS. 28 and 25 , astorage bracket 978 which includes a generally flattop portion 979 having a plurality of substantiallyidentical openings 980. Terminating and angularly projecting fromedge 981 is generallyflat portion 982 having a plurality of dissimilarly sized holes, such asholes 983. Particularly, each of these dissimilarly sized holes have dissimilar diameters. - Terminating and angularly projecting from
edge 986 is generallyflat portion 987 which forms anacute angle 989 with theedge 986.Portion 982 forms an obtuse angle withedge 981. A reinforcingmember 993couples portion 987 toportion 982. Aledge member 1000, having a plurality of substantiallyidentical notches 1001, angularly projects from theedge 1002 of theportion 982 and the center of eachnotch 1001 is aligned with the center of a unique one of theholes 983. - In operation, the
top portion 979 is attached to aplate 1004 which spans theinterior cavity 810 of thehutch 800 and is attached to theend portions hole 1005, for storage. Particularly, thesurface 979 is made to be attached to theunderside surface 1007 of theplate 1004 and bolts or other fasteners are made to traverseopenings 980 and attach to thesurface 1007, thereby attachingbracket 978 toplate 1004. In this manner, tools and other implements may be easily and removably placed within theholes 983 and supported in such placement by thenotches 1001. -
Hutch 800 further includes threedrawers internal cavity 810 and which are respectively and selectively movable from a respective first position in which therespective drawer internal cavity 810, to a respective and selectable and second extended position in which therespective drawers internal cavity 810 in a direction opposite or away fromsurface 802. Each of thedrawers - In one non-limiting and alternate embodiment of the inventions, a bracket 1020 (see, for example
FIGS. 29 , 30 and 25) is attached to the front of each of thedrawers bracket 1020 hasbody 1021 having a U shaped cross sectional area with atop surface 1022 having a plurality of dissimilarly sized holes, such ashole 1023. The plurality of holes, such ashole 1023 may even be dissimilarly shaped. Agroove 1029 is formed in thebottom surface 1030 and the back row ofholes 1033, such ashole 1023, have a depth which is less than the depth of the front row ofholes 1035 due to themember 1040 which is linearly coextensive to the length of thesurface 1022 and which Is parallel to thesurfaces member 1040 is coupled to thetop surface 1022 and to theside surface 1042. - In operation, the
bottom surface 1030 of abracket 1020 is attached to aplanar member 1050 and themember 1050 is coupled to and forms anacute angle 1052 with adrawer front row 1035 and theback row 1033 of holes are adapted to selectively, cooperatively, and removably receive tools and implements of various sizes and shapes. The angled attachment of abracket 1020 to adrawer bracket 1020. Further, in an alternate and non-limiting embodiment of the invention, atray 1060 is attached to and protrudes from eachbracket 1020 and provides yet more storage space for a variety of loose items and implements and tools. - More particularly, as is perhaps best shown in
FIGS. 37 and 38 and in a non-limiting and alternate embodiment of the invention, a drawer, such asdrawer 1011 theangled portion 1050 is integrally formed with the tray ortrough portion 1060 and thebracket 1020 or a pin assembly 1100 (which will be described later) may be attached to a planar or generallyflat member 1101. Theflat member 1101 has four shoulder type rivets (i.e., rivets 1102, 1103, 1105, and 1107) which respectively and operatively reside at a respectively unique corner.Member 1050 includes substantially identical tear drop shapedslots 1109, 1110, 1111, and 1113 which are each respectively located at a respective unique corner. Each tear drop shapedslot 1109, 1110, 1111, and 1113 has alarge opening portion 1120 and a narrow opening portion 1121. The narrow portions 1121 of eachslot 1109, 1110, 1111, and 1113 each point toside 833. In the most preferred although non-limiting embodiment of the invention, theportion 1050 is substantially similar in size and shape to theportion 1101, althoughportion 1050 is slightly longer alonglength 1104. Thus, whenportion 1101 overlays and fully coversportion 1050, eachrivet open portion 1120. Once therivets open portions 1120, theportion 1101 is moved in the direction ofside 833, thereby causing each capturedrivet portion 1101 to be easily dislodged from its assembled position on theportion 1050. One advantage of this non-limiting embodiment is that various dissimilar brackets or pin assemblies or any other desired assembly may be formed or placed on aportion 1101 and selectively used on any one of thedrawers storage hutch 800 very malleable to meet ever changing needs. - Further, in a non-limiting alternate embodiment of the invention, the
portion 1050 is pivotally coupled to thedrawer surface 1151, by the use of connectingpins 1170, 1171, such that theportion 1050 is movable from a first position in which thetrough 1060 is extended away from thesurface 1151 to a second position in which thetrough 1060 moves in thearcuate direction 1155 toward theinterior 1157 of the drawer, such that thetrough 1060 resides within theinterior 1157. Such movement can be done manually. - As shown best in
FIG. 39 , asingle pin assembly 1200 may be utilized on theportion 1101 and theassembly 1200 includes a plurality ofidentical pins 1201 which are adapted to selectively receive hollow parts and other implements. Such apin assembly 1200 may also be deployed on thetop shelf 1203 of thehutch 800. - In yet another non-limiting embodiment, an
assembly 1205 may be deployed on theportion 1050, as is perhaps best shown inFIGS. 26 , 33, and 34. Thisassembly 1205 includes aflat bottom surface 1207 upon which a plurality of substantiallyidentical pins 1209 are deployed andsecond portion 1210 comprising a dual stepped surface having a plurality of substantiallyidentical holes 1211 on eachstep pins 1209 may receive hollow implements or other tools or items and theholes 1211 may receive elongated type implements, tools, and/or other items. Aguide 1240 may be received by asingle row pins guide 1240 makes it easier for a relatively small or short type implement, tool, or item to be placed on a row ofpins pins pins rows - In yet another non-limiting embodiment of the invention, a
full pin assembly 1260 might be selectively attached to the portion 1050 (perhaps best shown best inFIGS. 35 , 36). Thisassembly 1260 includes afirst row 1261 and asecond row 1262 ofpins 1259 and aguide 1263 might be selectively deployed on arow pin 1259 has a bent top 1268 which reduces the likelihood of a received item, implement, or tool to be easily removed. - In yet another non-limiting embodiment of the invention, a
full pin assembly 1270 may be utilized on the portion 1050 (as is perhaps best shown inFIGS. 31 , 32). Thisassembly 1270 is substantially similar toassembly 1260, except that the plurality of substantiallyidentical pins 1280 each have a linearly body and a non-bent top 1281.Assembly 1270 may even be operatively deployed on theshelf 1005. - In yet another alternate and non-limiting embodiment of the invention, the storage assembly or
storage component 12 includes a centralized locking system, which will now be explained in greater detail. - In this non-limiting embodiment, the
back surface 1300 of thedrawer 70 includes two substantiallyidentical corner brackets 1301, 1303 (see, for exampleFIGS. 15 and 16 ). Eachbracket slot 1305 and theinside lip 1307 of top 26 includes anotherbracket 1309 which is substantially similar tobrackets inside surface 1310, including agroove 1311. Arod 1313 operatively resides within thegroove 1311 by the use ofpin 1314 and anut 1314. Between thenut 1314 and therod 1313 resides abiasing spring 1320 which biases therod 1313 in a direction away from thesurface 1310. Aplate 1322 is attached to theinside surface 1310, by a conventional fastening strategy, and covers therod 1313 and thegroove 1311. Thepanel 1322 includes aslot 1325. - Further, as is perhaps best shown in
FIGS. 13 and 18 , eachside door identical side brackets drawer FIG. 17 ). That is, more specifically, each drawer 81-84 respectively includes abracket 1360 on the corner nearest theside door 40 and on the corner nearest theside door 48. - In this alternate and non-limiting embodiment, there is disposed within the
component 12 two stationary guides orchannels surface 200. Further, amember 1405 is movably disposed withinchannel 1400 and amember 1407 is movably disposed withinchannel 1401. Thechannels members surface 200. - The component includes a selectively
rotatable lock member 1410 having akey slot 1411 and, as should be understood, upon reception of a proper key within the slot, themember 1410 may be selectively rotated in a counterclockwise or clockwise direction. Thelock member 1410 is coupled tomembers member 1430 is coupled to theguide 1400 whilemember 1432 is coupled to guide 1404. - Particularly, the coupling of
lock member 1410 tomember 1432 Is accomplished by an assembly 1440 (see, for example,FIGS. 16 and 19 ) which includes a generallyflat member 1442 having aslot 1443. Theflat member 1442 is coupled to acam assembly 1450 which turns in the direction oflock member 1410 and which imparts the received rotation ontomember 1442. Further,member 1432 is coupled to the guide member 1401 (see, for example,FIGS. 16 and 20 ) by arcuate shapedmember 1470 and the member is coupled tomember 1432 bypin 1471 and is coupled to guide member 1402 bypins member 1470 selectively pivots at thesepins lock member 1410, such lock member rotation begin transferred to themember 1470 by the cooperative arrangement ofmember 1432 and thecam assembly 1450. - Further, as is perhaps shown best in
FIGS. 21 and 16 ,guide members flanges flange 1501 is coupled to abiasing spring 1502 which couples theflange 1501 to amember 1510 which is stationary disposed within thecomponent 12. Thebiasing spring 1502 biases theguide member 1401 upward, in a direction opposite ofsurface 200. Eachmember slots 1503. The operation of thespring 1502 and the other locking components will now be described. - In operation, each
bracket 1360 of each drawer 80-84 resides within a unique one of theopenings 1503. Thebrackets 1360 closest to thedoor 40 reside withinopenings 1503 which are positioned on themember 1407 while those closes to thedoor 48 reside withinopenings 1503 which are formed withinmember 1405. When theassembly 12 is unlocked, thebrackets 1360 may easily be moved in and out of the respective openings that they reside within. When thelock member 1410 is turned counter-clockwise, then themembers respective edges 1575 formed at the bottom of eachrespective opening 1503 to catch or engage or be received in theslot 1576 of therespective bracket 1360 that theopenings 1503 respectively contain or receive and such selective engagement prevents thedrawers - Further, in the selective open position, the
portion 1442 resides within theslot 1325 without engagement. In this manner, the top 26 is allowed to be selectively opened and closed. When thelock member 1410 is turned counter-clockwise, theportion 1442 moves within theslot 1325 such that thegrove 1443 engages theedge 1600 and prevents the top 26 from being opened. In this non-limiting embodiment, thebiasing spring 1320 allows the top 26 to remain in an open position unless forced to become locked, because thespring 1320 normally prevents engagement ofslot 1443 with theedge 1600. - Further, in this non-limiting embodiment and when the locking member is in an unlocked state, the
brackets 1340 each respectively receive a unique one of theflanges 1501 and theseflanges 1501 do not prevent movement of thebrackets 1340. When thelock member 1410 is moved to a locked position (i.e., when it is selectively rotated in a counter-clockwise manner) then eachbracket 1501 contacts therespective edge 1690 of thebracket 1340 in which it resides and such contact prevents therespective doors interior cavity 22. Thespring 1502 prevents contact between aflange 1501 and anedge 1690 until and unless thelock member 1410 is turned in a counter-clockwise direction. - Further, as is perhaps best shown in
FIG. 16 , theflanges bottom openings 1503 onmembers 1405, 1407 (the term “bottom” means those closest to the surface 200). When theassembly 12 is in an “unlocked” state, theflanges respective openings 1503 that they reside within. When thelock member 1401 is selectively turned counterclockwise, themembers surface 200 and such selective upward movement causes theedge 1710 of each such opening to engage arespective flange drawer 70. Thus, as described, a centralized locking system may lock all themovable drawers side doors component 12 and this is achieved by a selective counter-clockwise turning of thelock member 1410. - Turning now to
FIG. 41 , it should be appreciated, as shown, that in an alternate embodiment of the invention, at least onegas spring 1800 may be deployed to assist the user in opening the top 820. - It is to be understood that the inventions are not limited to the exact construction which has been delineated above, but that various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and the scope of the inventions as are more fully detailed in the following claims. Moreover, while the
assembly 10 may be referred to as a “toolbox” assembly, it should be appreciated that a wide variety of dissimilar items, not just tools, may be stored withinassembly 10.
Claims (18)
1) A toolbox assembly comprising a first cabinet assembly; a plurality of wheels which are operatively coupled to said first cabinet assembly; a second cabinet assembly which is removably and selectively coupled to a first surface of said first cabinet assembly; and a hutch which is removably and selectively coupled to a second surface of the first cabinet assembly; and an electrical power outlet disposed within said assembly, wherein said cabinet assembly includes a pair of internal pockets; at least one door; a pair of linearly coextensive and substantially similar tracks of fasteners which are disposed upon said at least one door; and a member having a first flat surface with at least one opening, a second open surface, and a third surface having openings which are complementary to said fasteners which are deployed upon said tracks and which cooperatively allow said member to be selectively and removably attached to a desired location upon said part of fastener tracks in one of two distinct and selected positions and wherein said The toolbox assembly further comprising a first trough member which removably resides within a first of said pair of internal pockets; and a second trough member which removably resides within a second of said pair of internal pockets.
2) The toolbox assembly of claim 1 wherein said first cabinet assembly includes a hollow cubic shaped body having a raised edge and said assembly further includes a plate having a hooked edge which receives said raised edge and wherein said plate is coupled to said first cabinet assembly and to said side cabinet assembly, thereby coupling said first cabinet assembly to said side cabinet assembly.
3) The toolbox assembly of claim 2 wherein said hutch includes a hollow body including a first side drawer which is removably deployed which said hollow body and a second side drawer which is movably deployed with said hollow body and which is selectively and removably nestled with said first side drawer and which contains an electrical power outlet.
4) The toolbox assembly of claim 3 wherein said second side drawer contains a source of electrical power which is coupled to said electrical power outlet.
5) The toolbox assembly of claim 4 wherein said first side drawer contains a pegboard which selectively overlays said electrical power outlet when said second side drawer is nestled into said first side drawer.
6) The toolbox assembly of claim 5 wherein said first cabinet assembly includes a movable back door having a bottom edge and wherein said first cabinet assembly further comprises a trough member which is coupled to said bottom edge of said back door and which provides a tool reception groove which resides below said first cabinet assembly.
7) The toolbox assembly of claim 6 wherein said back door includes two opposed side surfaces and wherein each of said two opposed side surfaces include a unique pair of tracks, of identical fasteners and wherein each of said identical fasteners including a flat base and a second portion which cooperates with said flat base to form a groove and wherein said toolbox assembly further includes a storage member having two opposed and notched ends, said notched ends being adapted to frictionally fit within unique grooves which are respectively formed by a unique pair of said tracks.
8) The toolbox assembly of claim 7 further comprising a third movable drawer which is deployed within said hutch and which includes a flat front surface and an angled portion which has a flat reception surface and which forms an acute angle with said flat front surface and which has a trough portion into which said flat reception portion terminates, wherein said flat reception surface includes a plurality of substantially identical holes; and a bracket having a plurality of fasteners which are each respectively, selectively, fixedly, and removably are placed with a unique one of said plurality of substantially identical holes on said flat reception portion and wherein said bracket includes a top storage portion.
9) The toolbox assembly of claim 8 wherein said top portion comprises a plurality of substantially identical pins.
10) The toolbox assembly of claim 9 wherein said plurality of substantially identical pins has a flat top portion.
11) A toolbox assembly comprising a first cabinet; a plurality of wheels which are operatively coupled to said first cabinet assembly; and a side cabinet assembly which is couples to said first cabinet assembly and which includes an internal storage cavity and a door which is selectively movable from a first closed position to a second extended position and wherein said door includes a back surface which communicates with said internal storage cavity when said door is placed in said closed position and which includes a pair of substantially similar, parallel and linearly coextensive tracks of fasteners which are disposed upon said back surface of said door; and a first and second storage tray which are selectively and removably coupled to said tracks of fasteners and wherein each of said first and second trays include a flat attachment surface having openings which are complementary to said fasteners and which respectively allow said first and second trays to be placed at any respectively desired location upon said tracks and wherein said first tray has pairs of flexible arms which terminate into and which project from said respective flat attachment surface and wherein said second tray includes a flat surface having a plurality of openings which integrally terminate into said respective flat attachment surface.
12) The toolbox assembly of claim 11 wherein said first cabinet includes an internal storage cavity; a second door having a back surface and wherein said door is movable from a first open position in which access to said cavity is allowed to a second closed position; a second pair of tracks of said fasteners deployed upon said back surface of said second door; and at least a third tray which is selectively and removably coupled to said second pair of fastener tracks.
13) The toolbox assembly of claim 12 further comprising a hutch which is coupled to said first cabinet and wherein said side cabinet assembly includes a second drawer having a top pegboard surface and movable from a first closed position to a second open position.
14) The toolbox assembly of claim 13 wherein said hutch includes a storage cavity and further comprises a drawer which is movably disposed within said storage cavity and which contains a pegboard.
15) The toolbox assembly of claim 14 further comprises a second drawer which is movably disposed wherein said hutch and which contains an electrical power outlet and which is selectively received by said drawer.
16) A toolbox assembly comprising a base storage assembly having a hollow body with an internal cavity, said assembly having movable top drawer and a movable top member wherein said top drawer includes a storage cavity which is accessible when said top drawer is selectively moved out of said internal cavity and when said top member is selectively moved away from said body; a side storage assembly which is coupled to said base assembly; and a hutch which is removably coupled to said base storage assembly and which includes a flat shelf; and a bracket having a first flat top surface which is coupled to said flat shelf and further having a first surface forming an obtuse angle which said top surface and including a plurality of dissimilar openings, said bracket further having a ledge portion which angularly projects from said first surface and which includes a plurality of notches which each have a center which is each respectively aligned with a unique center of one of said plurality of dissimilar openings, and wherein said bracket includes a second surface which terminate into and projects from said top surface and which forms an acute angle with said top surface; and said bracket further including a member which couples said first and second surface.
17) The toolbox assembly of claim 16 further comprising a second bracket disposed within said hutch and having a flat bottom surface and three distinct surfaces which are each respectively positioned at a unique distance above said bottom surface and which each include a plurality of openings.
18) The toolbox assembly of claim 17 wherein said bottom surface comprises two portions which are joined by a hinge.
Priority Applications (4)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US13/385,887 US20120176008A1 (en) | 2009-06-16 | 2012-03-13 | Tool box storage assembly |
US13/998,368 US9630312B2 (en) | 2009-06-16 | 2013-10-25 | Tool box storage assembly |
US15/530,850 US9914209B2 (en) | 2009-06-16 | 2017-03-08 | Tool box storage assembly |
US15/732,881 US20180141204A1 (en) | 2009-06-16 | 2018-01-09 | Tool box storage assembly |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US12/456,414 US8157337B2 (en) | 2009-06-16 | 2009-06-16 | Tool box storage assembly |
US13/385,887 US20120176008A1 (en) | 2009-06-16 | 2012-03-13 | Tool box storage assembly |
Related Parent Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US12/456,414 Continuation US8157337B2 (en) | 2009-06-16 | 2009-06-16 | Tool box storage assembly |
Related Child Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US13/998,368 Continuation US9630312B2 (en) | 2009-06-16 | 2013-10-25 | Tool box storage assembly |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US20120176008A1 true US20120176008A1 (en) | 2012-07-12 |
Family
ID=42711950
Family Applications (2)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US12/456,414 Active 2030-01-31 US8157337B2 (en) | 2009-06-16 | 2009-06-16 | Tool box storage assembly |
US13/385,887 Abandoned US20120176008A1 (en) | 2009-06-16 | 2012-03-13 | Tool box storage assembly |
Family Applications Before (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US12/456,414 Active 2030-01-31 US8157337B2 (en) | 2009-06-16 | 2009-06-16 | Tool box storage assembly |
Country Status (8)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (2) | US8157337B2 (en) |
EP (2) | EP2385773A4 (en) |
CN (1) | CN102481050A (en) |
AU (1) | AU2010260531A1 (en) |
BR (1) | BRPI1009599A2 (en) |
CA (4) | CA2707397C (en) |
RU (1) | RU2011150394A (en) |
WO (1) | WO2010147649A1 (en) |
Cited By (9)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
CN105826847A (en) * | 2016-06-14 | 2016-08-03 | 国网浙江省电力公司衢州供电公司 | Movable room maintenance and repairing platform with built-in intelligent module and method |
CN107283379A (en) * | 2017-08-08 | 2017-10-24 | 宁波鄞州竹创信息科技有限公司 | A kind of fire protection tool container in expansible space |
US9844264B1 (en) * | 2016-10-21 | 2017-12-19 | Andrew Stewart, III | Multi-tray cabinet with a compound opening |
USD812374S1 (en) | 2015-10-27 | 2018-03-13 | Matco Tools Corporation | Toolbox |
CN108581991A (en) * | 2018-04-08 | 2018-09-28 | 湖州畅宣通信科技有限公司 | A kind of type classification method for electronic component |
CN109434785A (en) * | 2018-11-22 | 2019-03-08 | 东台市高科技术创业园有限公司 | A kind of metal accommodating mechanism |
US10350748B2 (en) | 2016-02-12 | 2019-07-16 | Matco Tools Corporation | Tool storage unit having a moveable housing |
CN111151986A (en) * | 2019-12-20 | 2020-05-15 | 深圳市格雷特通讯科技有限公司 | Assembling method of large cabinet |
WO2021087422A1 (en) * | 2019-11-01 | 2021-05-06 | Tvrdy 8, Llc | Horizontal tool staging system and tool staging accessories with secure enclosure and tool locating capabilities |
Families Citing this family (62)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US8827387B2 (en) | 2007-10-17 | 2014-09-09 | Larry Mitchell Grela | Side cabinet and hutch system |
WO2009104280A1 (en) * | 2008-02-22 | 2009-08-27 | 株式会社牧野フライス製作所 | Tool magazine |
EP2315892B1 (en) * | 2008-06-27 | 2018-12-19 | Intermetro Industries Corporation | Improved sealing structure for sealing multiple sections and a drawer of a medical emergency cart |
US9630312B2 (en) | 2009-06-16 | 2017-04-25 | Larry Mitchell Grela | Tool box storage assembly |
US20110073554A1 (en) * | 2009-09-29 | 2011-03-31 | Mcintyre Mark | Component Rack System |
DE102011006871A1 (en) * | 2011-01-03 | 2012-07-05 | Robert Bosch Gmbh | Box for e.g. hand tool, has illuminating device comprising illuminating unit i.e. LED, and cooling body cooling illuminating unit that includes two light diodes, where cooling body encloses lighting unit on plane |
US9055823B1 (en) * | 2011-06-24 | 2015-06-16 | J Squared, Inc. | Lift bed with unified locking mechanism and multifunction bracket |
US8360446B1 (en) * | 2011-07-22 | 2013-01-29 | Hertan Bernard A | Wheeled firearms transport case |
US8668209B1 (en) * | 2011-08-18 | 2014-03-11 | Mary Sue Anzivino | Portable modular tool cabinet systems |
US8613456B2 (en) * | 2011-10-11 | 2013-12-24 | Larry Mitchell Grela | Toolbox assembly |
US9150332B1 (en) * | 2011-12-13 | 2015-10-06 | Edward Ray Behrendt | Ammunition reloading safety cabinet |
TWM433274U (en) * | 2012-02-29 | 2012-07-11 | ting-yu Zhang | Assembling structure of tool cabinet |
CN102657437A (en) * | 2012-05-21 | 2012-09-12 | 天津市信高设备制造实业有限公司 | Storage cabinet with shelf board |
US9463069B2 (en) * | 2012-10-23 | 2016-10-11 | Spinesmith Partners, L.P. | Automated work station for point-of-care cell and biological fluid processing |
US9887562B2 (en) * | 2012-12-03 | 2018-02-06 | Covidien Lp | Smart cart |
CN103056857A (en) * | 2013-01-08 | 2013-04-24 | 山东彼岸电力科技有限公司 | Multifunctional combined toolbox |
US9050718B2 (en) * | 2013-02-05 | 2015-06-09 | Jpl Investments, Llc | Securable and collapsible work station |
US20140217044A1 (en) * | 2013-02-05 | 2014-08-07 | Jpl Investments, Llc | Mobile, modular tool cart |
CN103126350B (en) * | 2013-02-22 | 2016-07-06 | 鞍山新能实业有限公司 | A kind of device depositing climbers and using method |
US20140346939A1 (en) * | 2013-05-22 | 2014-11-27 | Victoria Rickman | Jewelry and Accessory Storage Cabinet and Method of Organization |
US9457828B1 (en) * | 2013-07-04 | 2016-10-04 | Edward G. Guirlinger | Utility cart |
US20150059393A1 (en) * | 2013-08-29 | 2015-03-05 | Phoenix Manufacturing, Inc. | Utility cart with integral evaporative cooler |
US9181731B2 (en) | 2013-10-17 | 2015-11-10 | Larry Mitchell Grela | Drawer latch assembly and a toolbox assembly |
US8944537B1 (en) | 2013-10-17 | 2015-02-03 | Edwin Dizon Manalang | Drawer latch assembly a toolbox assembly |
US9388609B2 (en) | 2013-10-17 | 2016-07-12 | Larry Mitchell Grela | Drawer latch assembly and toolbox assembly |
US9126329B2 (en) * | 2013-11-07 | 2015-09-08 | Jui-Chien Kao | Magnetic hanging frame for socket bits |
US8944444B1 (en) * | 2013-12-23 | 2015-02-03 | Patrick G. Tvrdy | Vertical tool box |
US9205552B2 (en) * | 2014-01-20 | 2015-12-08 | Jui-Chien Kao | Magnetic hanging frame for hand tools |
DE102014207572A1 (en) * | 2014-04-22 | 2015-10-22 | Zf Friedrichshafen Ag | Material carrier for a workshop or production facility |
US9481386B2 (en) * | 2014-10-28 | 2016-11-01 | Target Brands, Inc. | Mobile cart |
USD747875S1 (en) | 2014-11-22 | 2016-01-26 | Edwin Dizon Manalang | Tool box |
CN105328658B (en) * | 2015-12-15 | 2017-12-19 | 惠州Tcl移动通信有限公司 | One kind maintenance table top organizer |
US9527205B1 (en) * | 2016-05-02 | 2016-12-27 | Yun-Huei Lin | Cart for storage of tools and parts |
US10813508B2 (en) * | 2016-06-22 | 2020-10-27 | Spectrum Brands, Inc. | Towel bar with integrated robe hook |
USD800279S1 (en) * | 2016-06-29 | 2017-10-17 | Get Kids Cooking Pty Limited | Portable kitchen work station with service components |
US10246116B2 (en) * | 2016-10-25 | 2019-04-02 | Rubbermaid Commercial Products Llc | Multipurpose utility carts |
US9894996B1 (en) | 2016-10-31 | 2018-02-20 | Larry Mitchell Grela | Cabinet |
US10449906B2 (en) * | 2017-01-06 | 2019-10-22 | Adrian Steel Company | Storage cabinet for use in a vehicle |
US10293478B2 (en) | 2017-06-06 | 2019-05-21 | Larry Mitchell Grela | Storage hutch assembly |
USD827348S1 (en) * | 2017-08-09 | 2018-09-04 | Ting-Yu Chang | Tool cart |
US10894314B2 (en) * | 2018-02-14 | 2021-01-19 | Stanley Black & Decker Inc. | Container attachment system |
DE202018101743U1 (en) * | 2018-03-28 | 2018-04-12 | Josef Dagn | tool carrier |
TWM567169U (en) * | 2018-06-12 | 2018-09-21 | 宜瑪工業股份有限公司 | Tool cart with aluminum extruded side frame |
US11027411B2 (en) | 2018-10-24 | 2021-06-08 | Tti (Macao Commercial Offshore) Limited | Saw stand |
USD868508S1 (en) * | 2018-10-29 | 2019-12-03 | Harbor Freight Tools Usa, Inc. | Tool cabinet |
US10954696B2 (en) | 2018-11-19 | 2021-03-23 | Larry Mitchell Grela | Storage assembly with a drawer having a drawer pull assembly and a method for locking a drawer |
CN109514512A (en) * | 2018-12-29 | 2019-03-26 | 国家电网有限公司 | Electric power safety Tool Cabinet |
CN110142732B (en) * | 2019-05-07 | 2024-04-02 | 国家电网有限公司 | Multifunctional tool box for electrician |
US11382439B1 (en) | 2019-07-12 | 2022-07-12 | Walgreen Co. | Locking case system and method for cosmetic products |
US11339682B2 (en) * | 2020-01-08 | 2022-05-24 | Raytheon Technologies Corporation | Seal installation tool |
US11623748B2 (en) * | 2020-02-26 | 2023-04-11 | B/E Aerospace, Inc. | Galley slide out utensil drawer and message center |
US11647835B2 (en) * | 2020-03-30 | 2023-05-16 | Smith System Manufacturing Company | Storage assembly |
US11890744B2 (en) | 2020-07-31 | 2024-02-06 | Techtronic Cordless Gp | Workbench-hand truck assembly |
EP3970921A1 (en) * | 2020-09-22 | 2022-03-23 | Kafuwell (Hangzhou) Industryco., Ltd. | Tool trolley |
CN112318462A (en) * | 2020-09-30 | 2021-02-05 | 国网山东省电力公司龙口市供电公司 | Electric power marketing is toolbox for operation scene |
US11352037B2 (en) * | 2020-10-20 | 2022-06-07 | Mutha Pearl LLC | Personal grooming mobile service cart |
CN112603033A (en) * | 2020-12-08 | 2021-04-06 | 徐州工业职业技术学院 | Design platform for architectural design |
US11920396B2 (en) | 2021-01-08 | 2024-03-05 | Snap-On Incorporated | Access door for a storage unit |
US20220346549A1 (en) * | 2021-04-30 | 2022-11-03 | Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corp. | Rack for transportable aircraft landing system |
CN113212954B (en) * | 2021-05-10 | 2023-03-03 | 内蒙古工业大学 | Measuring tool bin for architectural design |
US11931882B2 (en) * | 2021-06-02 | 2024-03-19 | Guy Clapp | Tool holding system |
CN115005589B (en) * | 2022-06-01 | 2024-01-26 | 玉林师范学院 | Auxiliary assembly is used in panel beating design |
Citations (52)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US2267008A (en) * | 1941-08-15 | 1941-12-23 | Zimmer Mfg Company | Drill and screw holder |
US2488035A (en) * | 1946-05-08 | 1949-11-15 | Albert Anch | Mirror-lined cellarette |
US2525208A (en) * | 1946-09-27 | 1950-10-10 | Clink Ray | Sectional tool cabinet |
US2893749A (en) * | 1956-10-25 | 1959-07-07 | Simonsen Metal Products Compan | Tool cabinet |
US3092428A (en) * | 1960-10-31 | 1963-06-04 | Rex R Kerschner | Tool box |
US3204776A (en) * | 1963-12-23 | 1965-09-07 | Charles R Brown | Magnetic tool board |
US3288545A (en) * | 1964-05-08 | 1966-11-29 | American Greetings Corp | Display cabinets |
US3297375A (en) * | 1964-05-22 | 1967-01-10 | Blanche E Reeves | Display cabinet |
US3520583A (en) * | 1967-12-14 | 1970-07-14 | John J Case | Tool cabinet |
US4266835A (en) * | 1979-09-04 | 1981-05-12 | Schmidt Lavern | Compact position lock tool box |
US4303158A (en) * | 1979-09-24 | 1981-12-01 | Perkins Donald R | Tool box |
US4652062A (en) * | 1985-01-28 | 1987-03-24 | Sidney Greenwood | Cart particularly designed for responding to emergencies |
US4733703A (en) * | 1986-04-16 | 1988-03-29 | Cimino Eugene D | Combination tool chest/workbench |
US4976450A (en) * | 1988-02-10 | 1990-12-11 | Ellefson Laurence M | Mobile tool chest with horizontal pivotal trays |
US5221132A (en) * | 1991-08-30 | 1993-06-22 | Max Combs | Tool storage system with magnetic swinging arms |
US5246286A (en) * | 1991-04-03 | 1993-09-21 | Snap-On Tools Corporation | Adhesively bonded tool cabinet and method of assembly thereof |
US5259668A (en) * | 1991-03-01 | 1993-11-09 | Artromick International Inc. | Cart for medication |
US5290058A (en) * | 1993-03-10 | 1994-03-01 | Adams Lorna D | Mobile pediatrics cart |
US5443311A (en) * | 1993-10-25 | 1995-08-22 | Snap-On Incorporated | Pull-out work platform for drawer |
US5456358A (en) * | 1994-06-22 | 1995-10-10 | Montezuma Welding & Mfg., Inc. | Tool box |
US5489106A (en) * | 1994-03-16 | 1996-02-06 | Sony Corporation | Clean room cart |
US5526941A (en) * | 1994-03-31 | 1996-06-18 | Ford; Allan L. | Suspender display fixture |
US5588659A (en) * | 1995-03-29 | 1996-12-31 | Triple B Trenching, Inc. | Tool cart |
US5634649A (en) * | 1993-07-22 | 1997-06-03 | Adolf Wurth Gmbh & Co. Kg | Means for making ready tools and material |
US5645332A (en) * | 1995-02-21 | 1997-07-08 | Stanley Mechanics Tools | Easy to assemble storage unit |
US5738423A (en) * | 1996-12-09 | 1998-04-14 | Alfaro; Kathy | Child's toy tool cabinet |
US5772054A (en) * | 1996-08-19 | 1998-06-30 | Potter; Eugene | Display rack |
US5857757A (en) * | 1996-09-30 | 1999-01-12 | Snap-On Tools Company | Maximum storage tool chest |
US5894940A (en) * | 1995-07-21 | 1999-04-20 | Industrial Wire Products, Inc. | Vertical wall rack and variable shoe holder arrangement |
US5927840A (en) * | 1997-11-14 | 1999-07-27 | Bzowski; Edward D. | Caddy system used with a louvered vent locker door |
US5951129A (en) * | 1998-01-05 | 1999-09-14 | Stein; Brad A. | Tool-box |
US6109709A (en) * | 1998-12-18 | 2000-08-29 | Waterloo Industries, Inc. | Tool cabinet |
US20030201699A1 (en) * | 2002-04-16 | 2003-10-30 | Chin-Chuan Hong | Tool cabinet |
US20040007549A1 (en) * | 2002-07-15 | 2004-01-15 | Klein Richard B. | Wire basket construction for storage rack |
US6719384B1 (en) * | 2001-01-02 | 2004-04-13 | Snap-On Technologies, Inc. | Suspendable locker |
US6945615B1 (en) * | 2003-10-01 | 2005-09-20 | Leo Cain | Vertical peg board shelf system |
US20060062415A1 (en) * | 2004-09-22 | 2006-03-23 | Hesketh Howard W | Sound system for industrial tool chests |
US20060065563A1 (en) * | 2004-09-30 | 2006-03-30 | Schmidt Lavern D | Tool box |
US20060103275A1 (en) * | 2004-11-15 | 2006-05-18 | Jung-Shih Chang | Jewelry chest with a fully locking system |
US20060145574A1 (en) * | 2005-01-05 | 2006-07-06 | Super Test Corp. | Tool cabinet |
US20060196841A1 (en) * | 2004-01-28 | 2006-09-07 | Jerry Price | Product display support systems and methods |
US7111852B2 (en) * | 2004-04-29 | 2006-09-26 | Kimball International, Inc. | Utility cart |
US7131546B1 (en) * | 2004-01-28 | 2006-11-07 | Mobile Merchandisers, Inc. | Product display support systems and methods |
US7175031B2 (en) * | 2004-01-07 | 2007-02-13 | Matthews Jason E | Multiple tool holder |
US7204374B2 (en) * | 2003-01-08 | 2007-04-17 | Marek James E | Tool holder |
US20070210021A1 (en) * | 2006-03-13 | 2007-09-13 | Lisle Corporation | Tool holder with a locking mechanism |
US7275796B2 (en) * | 2003-02-13 | 2007-10-02 | Bochner Ronnie Z | Device for facilitating medical examination |
US7296808B2 (en) * | 2003-12-24 | 2007-11-20 | Professional Tool Products, Llc | Service cart with recessed drawer handles |
USRE40267E1 (en) * | 2000-05-25 | 2008-04-29 | Waterloo Industries, Inc. | Drawer latch |
US7784887B2 (en) * | 2007-03-21 | 2010-08-31 | Larry Mitchell Grela | Toolbox assembly |
US7789403B2 (en) * | 2008-05-27 | 2010-09-07 | Sleeka Vi Int'l, Llc | Vanity cart with mirror |
US8136899B2 (en) * | 2006-07-05 | 2012-03-20 | Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. | Rack device and incubator having the same |
Family Cites Families (111)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US425215A (en) | 1890-04-08 | Tool-chest | ||
US138279A (en) * | 1873-04-29 | Improvement in revolving book-cases | ||
US315108A (en) * | 1885-04-07 | Table | ||
US128439A (en) * | 1872-06-25 | Improvement in money-drawers | ||
US652778A (en) | 1900-01-20 | 1900-07-03 | Dudley Americus James | Tool-box. |
US898106A (en) | 1908-01-09 | 1908-09-08 | John W Higgins | Desk. |
US1061646A (en) * | 1912-02-21 | 1913-05-13 | Wilmot H Welliver | Cabinet. |
US1113832A (en) | 1913-07-18 | 1914-10-13 | Charles G Roth | Case for receiving tools. |
US1104917A (en) * | 1913-12-04 | 1914-07-28 | Louis Miller | Table. |
US1108082A (en) * | 1914-02-03 | 1914-08-18 | Lewis W Pennock | Table-drawer. |
US1281923A (en) * | 1916-05-01 | 1918-10-15 | Harold A Fales | Desk, show-case, and the like. |
US1292089A (en) * | 1917-09-22 | 1919-01-21 | Fridolin Schimmel | Desk-table. |
US1414826A (en) | 1918-02-11 | 1922-05-02 | Meyerson Max | Tool box |
US1510240A (en) | 1921-09-19 | 1924-09-30 | Edward D Myers | Kit carrier |
US1514885A (en) | 1924-03-14 | 1924-11-11 | Frederick A Bigler | Motor-vehicle trunk |
US1703627A (en) * | 1927-06-23 | 1929-02-26 | Knickerbocker Case Company | Sample case |
US1684889A (en) * | 1928-04-02 | 1928-09-18 | Charles L Russ | Double-acting drawer and slide therefor |
US1867907A (en) * | 1929-01-14 | 1932-07-19 | Wilson Jones Co | Visible record cabinet |
US1984345A (en) | 1930-05-31 | 1934-12-11 | Kennedy Mfg Company | Mechanic's kit |
US1930617A (en) * | 1930-05-31 | 1933-10-17 | Eugene F Huot | Indexed drill cabinet |
US1987822A (en) | 1933-08-31 | 1935-01-15 | Gregory Theodore | Implement kit |
US2171772A (en) * | 1938-04-06 | 1939-09-05 | John C Viehmann | Table with drawer |
US2286427A (en) | 1941-02-11 | 1942-06-16 | Harry L Levensten | Box or chest for tools |
US2353059A (en) * | 1941-06-21 | 1944-07-04 | James B Murray | Filing apparatus |
US2327761A (en) * | 1941-07-18 | 1943-08-24 | American Stove Co | Range |
US2608305A (en) * | 1948-11-22 | 1952-08-26 | Wayne L Sager | Pot and pan mounting apparatus |
US2565784A (en) * | 1949-01-17 | 1951-08-28 | Jack F Sheean | Filing cabinet equipment for machine shops |
US2716046A (en) * | 1953-09-18 | 1955-08-23 | Herbert A Minturn | Cabinet two-way drawer stop |
US2750242A (en) * | 1954-11-16 | 1956-06-12 | John C L Viehmann | Adjustable extension table apron |
US2880918A (en) | 1955-05-27 | 1959-04-07 | Gadget Of The Month Club Inc | Utility box |
US2995256A (en) | 1959-01-19 | 1961-08-08 | Henry P Schoenfisch | Tool stand |
US2996192A (en) | 1959-12-28 | 1961-08-15 | Samuel M Dell & Co Inc | Merchandise display device |
US3013853A (en) * | 1960-04-25 | 1961-12-19 | Acme Visible Records Inc | Record cabinet device |
US3179255A (en) * | 1962-06-18 | 1965-04-20 | Pendleton Tool Ind Inc | Holder for tools |
US3259230A (en) | 1964-06-10 | 1966-07-05 | Louis F Jaeger | Tool box |
US3431042A (en) * | 1965-10-18 | 1969-03-04 | Steelcase Inc | Cantilever loading extensible drawer rail |
US3462208A (en) | 1966-12-27 | 1969-08-19 | William Horace Black | Drawer form |
US3558205A (en) | 1969-07-22 | 1971-01-26 | Curtis F Mueller | Medicament container |
US3658398A (en) * | 1970-11-10 | 1972-04-25 | Int Playtex Corp | Detent mechanism for a cabinet having a pull-out drawer |
US3848942A (en) | 1973-03-22 | 1974-11-19 | L Fanini | Module for furniture development |
US3954202A (en) | 1974-05-20 | 1976-05-04 | Bretford Manufacturing, Inc. | Drawer divider system |
US4002385A (en) * | 1975-12-12 | 1977-01-11 | Hone Vernon R | Double pull drawer |
JPS5383248U (en) * | 1976-12-09 | 1978-07-10 | ||
CH621509A5 (en) * | 1977-03-04 | 1981-02-13 | Susta Spa | Support for accommodating and presenting tools, especially tools which can be used on numerical control machines |
US4108514A (en) | 1977-10-18 | 1978-08-22 | Dual Gebruder Steidinger | Phonostand |
US4211455A (en) * | 1979-05-21 | 1980-07-08 | Tedrow Joe E | Tool box accessory cabinet |
US4389077A (en) * | 1979-09-04 | 1983-06-21 | Schmidt Lavern | Compact position lock parts bin |
US4288132A (en) | 1980-02-19 | 1981-09-08 | Roper Corporation | Metal cabinet for assembly by the user from knocked-down condition |
US4285556A (en) * | 1980-02-25 | 1981-08-25 | Emil Loeffel | Tool chest |
US4333623A (en) * | 1980-03-31 | 1982-06-08 | May Walder C | Glue gun holder |
US4365720A (en) * | 1980-08-25 | 1982-12-28 | Kaneshiro Edward S | Tool holder |
US4446972A (en) * | 1982-03-12 | 1984-05-08 | Howard Sussman | Storage device for a portable hair dryer or the like |
CA1242171A (en) * | 1983-04-07 | 1988-09-20 | Gilles Marleau | Frameless, interlocking, multi-tray box |
JPS60108994A (en) | 1983-11-18 | 1985-06-14 | カシオ計算機株式会社 | Data processor |
CA1303867C (en) * | 1986-01-23 | 1992-06-23 | David Charles Blake | Security system |
US4821143A (en) | 1987-10-30 | 1989-04-11 | Cooper Power Systems, Inc. | Switchgear enclosure with improved supporting frame and improved access door |
US4836626A (en) | 1988-04-15 | 1989-06-06 | Tennsco Corporation | Knock-down cabinet |
US5044059A (en) * | 1989-04-28 | 1991-09-03 | Giulio John P De | Method and apparatus for retrofitting a drawer with a multiple level cutlery tray or a cutlery tray and cutting board |
US4993786A (en) * | 1989-04-28 | 1991-02-19 | Giulio John P De | Method and apparatus for retrofitting a drawer with a multiple level storage tray |
US4998698A (en) * | 1989-12-29 | 1991-03-12 | Martinson Jon P | Glue gun holder apparatus |
CA2056284C (en) * | 1991-10-18 | 1997-02-04 | David I. Ellingson | Dishwasher utensil tray |
US5244265A (en) * | 1992-05-11 | 1993-09-14 | Chiang Ching An | Tool container |
US5586816A (en) * | 1992-07-09 | 1996-12-24 | Geiss, Ii; Michael J. | Multi-purpose, mobile storage cabinet with horizontally and vertically adjustable shelf structure |
US5257860A (en) | 1992-08-31 | 1993-11-02 | Snap-On Tools Corporation | Drawer lock mechanism including push button latch |
US5244272A (en) * | 1992-11-02 | 1993-09-14 | Thompson Donn K | Space-saving undercabinet spice jar drawer |
US5403139A (en) | 1993-02-01 | 1995-04-04 | Snap-On Incorporated | Sliding latch mechanism for a cabinet drawer |
JPH06324628A (en) | 1993-04-26 | 1994-11-25 | At & T Global Inf Solutions Internatl Inc | Mounting apparatus of price display device |
US5468062A (en) * | 1993-08-04 | 1995-11-21 | Finnegan; Richard J. H. | Double tiered storage trays for a drawer |
US5468063A (en) * | 1993-08-30 | 1995-11-21 | Simonek; Laura M. | Accessories organizer |
US5632388A (en) * | 1995-01-30 | 1997-05-27 | Forma Scientific, Inc. | Test tube rack assembly |
US5615782A (en) * | 1995-05-18 | 1997-04-01 | Choe; In J. | Work stand |
US5590940A (en) * | 1995-12-14 | 1997-01-07 | Richard; Michael B. | Sliding tie rack cabinet for dressers |
US5765842A (en) * | 1996-07-24 | 1998-06-16 | Phaneuf; Simon | Medical emergency treatment cart |
US5720535A (en) | 1996-08-30 | 1998-02-24 | Waterloo Industries, Inc. | Cabinet construction and locking system |
US5851059A (en) * | 1997-03-04 | 1998-12-22 | Jonathan Manufacturing Corporation | Two-way extended travel slide suspension |
US5984442A (en) | 1997-05-07 | 1999-11-16 | The Durham Manufacturing Company | Cabinet and sliding drawer having improved features |
US5927839A (en) * | 1997-06-12 | 1999-07-27 | Snap-On Technologies, Inc. | Drawer with double-tiered sliding tray system |
US5862689A (en) | 1997-10-14 | 1999-01-26 | Wen; Cheng-Kan | Drawer lock improvement |
US6341511B1 (en) | 1997-11-19 | 2002-01-29 | Stanley Mechanics Tools, Inc. | Workstation lock system |
JP3542729B2 (en) * | 1997-12-25 | 2004-07-14 | 有限会社共栄企画 | Storage |
US6095532A (en) | 1998-04-03 | 2000-08-01 | Holden Williams | Folding creeper |
US6131929A (en) * | 1998-06-18 | 2000-10-17 | Haley; Reginald J. | Portable modular cart and game table |
US6374649B1 (en) | 1999-02-04 | 2002-04-23 | Waterloo Industries, Inc. | Electronic remote entry lock system for a tool cabinet |
US6076906A (en) | 1999-02-08 | 2000-06-20 | Royal; Keith | Entertainment center for storing electronic components |
US6422386B1 (en) | 1999-07-27 | 2002-07-23 | Custom-Pak, Inc. | Blow molded double wall chest with partial fixed top and partial hinged lid |
US6095156A (en) * | 1999-10-07 | 2000-08-01 | Smith, Ii; Leonard Ray | Beauty utility cart with sterilizer |
US6409187B1 (en) | 1999-11-29 | 2002-06-25 | Fki Industries Inc. | Brake system for a cart |
US6283292B1 (en) | 2000-05-18 | 2001-09-04 | Kun-Chen Chen | Toolbox |
US6578938B2 (en) * | 2001-02-28 | 2003-06-17 | Robert A. Norman | Securable toolchest with visual-surround workbench |
US6736265B2 (en) | 2001-02-28 | 2004-05-18 | Toolbox Enterprises, Inc. | General mechanic's toolbox |
US7249812B2 (en) * | 2002-04-01 | 2007-07-31 | Fulop Raymond C | Display system |
US7121638B1 (en) | 2002-05-07 | 2006-10-17 | Snap-On Incorporated | Drawer latch |
US6744625B2 (en) | 2002-05-10 | 2004-06-01 | Wistron Corporation | Apparatus for retaining peripheral device |
WO2004001922A2 (en) * | 2002-06-25 | 2003-12-31 | Solet Jo M | Cable/wire and electronic device storage container |
CA2396345C (en) | 2002-07-31 | 2007-04-10 | Rousseau Metal Inc. | Frontal latch handle assembly |
US6935641B2 (en) | 2003-04-03 | 2005-08-30 | Richard Duk Wong Hahn | Portable combination toolbox, workbench, and dispensing crib |
US6843488B1 (en) * | 2003-08-14 | 2005-01-18 | Su-Lien Tseng | Hairdressing tool cart |
US7469979B2 (en) | 2004-03-19 | 2008-12-30 | Steelcase Inc. | Pedestal system |
US20060220503A1 (en) * | 2005-01-28 | 2006-10-05 | Mechanics Custom Tools Corporation | Locking system for top box mounted on roll-away cabinet |
JP4744213B2 (en) * | 2005-07-11 | 2011-08-10 | 日本電波工業株式会社 | Manufacturing method of electronic parts |
US8033620B2 (en) | 2005-07-13 | 2011-10-11 | Barry Kane Retchloff | Toolbox with elevating display backwall |
EP1931551A4 (en) | 2005-10-06 | 2011-04-27 | Colin Alan Campbell | Wheel mechanism |
US20070103039A1 (en) * | 2005-11-10 | 2007-05-10 | Holcomb Gregory J | Tool storage system |
US20070222166A1 (en) | 2006-03-27 | 2007-09-27 | Rodolfo Ruiz | Lockout tool box |
US20070274042A1 (en) | 2006-05-26 | 2007-11-29 | Waterloo Industries, Inc. | Modular power for chest and cabinets |
US20070290583A1 (en) * | 2006-06-15 | 2007-12-20 | Geelong Sales Company International Ltd. | Space Efficient Tool Chest Assembly |
USD574628S1 (en) | 2007-02-08 | 2008-08-12 | Larry Mitchell Grela | Tool receptacle |
CN201009235Y (en) * | 2007-03-13 | 2008-01-23 | 江苏通润工具箱柜股份有限公司 | Disassembly and assembly convenient assembled tool box |
USD584511S1 (en) | 2007-03-20 | 2009-01-13 | Ideastream Consumer Products, Llc | Storage device |
US20090102337A1 (en) * | 2007-10-17 | 2009-04-23 | Larry Mitchell Grela | Side cabinet and hutch system |
US8083253B1 (en) * | 2007-12-03 | 2011-12-27 | Jill Butler | Shopping cart assembly with folding legs |
-
2009
- 2009-06-16 US US12/456,414 patent/US8157337B2/en active Active
-
2010
- 2010-06-14 CA CA2707397A patent/CA2707397C/en active Active
- 2010-06-15 CA CA3020370A patent/CA3020370A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2010-06-15 EP EP10789863.7A patent/EP2385773A4/en not_active Withdrawn
- 2010-06-15 WO PCT/US2010/001732 patent/WO2010147649A1/en active Application Filing
- 2010-06-15 RU RU2011150394/12A patent/RU2011150394A/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 2010-06-15 CA CA2817049A patent/CA2817049C/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2010-06-15 AU AU2010260531A patent/AU2010260531A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2010-06-15 BR BRPI1009599A patent/BRPI1009599A2/pt not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2010-06-15 CA CA2752678A patent/CA2752678C/en active Active
- 2010-06-15 CN CN2010800269959A patent/CN102481050A/en active Pending
- 2010-06-15 EP EP10166026.4A patent/EP2263836A3/en not_active Withdrawn
-
2012
- 2012-03-13 US US13/385,887 patent/US20120176008A1/en not_active Abandoned
Patent Citations (56)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US2267008A (en) * | 1941-08-15 | 1941-12-23 | Zimmer Mfg Company | Drill and screw holder |
US2488035A (en) * | 1946-05-08 | 1949-11-15 | Albert Anch | Mirror-lined cellarette |
US2525208A (en) * | 1946-09-27 | 1950-10-10 | Clink Ray | Sectional tool cabinet |
US2893749A (en) * | 1956-10-25 | 1959-07-07 | Simonsen Metal Products Compan | Tool cabinet |
US3092428A (en) * | 1960-10-31 | 1963-06-04 | Rex R Kerschner | Tool box |
US3204776A (en) * | 1963-12-23 | 1965-09-07 | Charles R Brown | Magnetic tool board |
US3288545A (en) * | 1964-05-08 | 1966-11-29 | American Greetings Corp | Display cabinets |
US3297375A (en) * | 1964-05-22 | 1967-01-10 | Blanche E Reeves | Display cabinet |
US3520583A (en) * | 1967-12-14 | 1970-07-14 | John J Case | Tool cabinet |
US4266835A (en) * | 1979-09-04 | 1981-05-12 | Schmidt Lavern | Compact position lock tool box |
US4303158A (en) * | 1979-09-24 | 1981-12-01 | Perkins Donald R | Tool box |
US4652062A (en) * | 1985-01-28 | 1987-03-24 | Sidney Greenwood | Cart particularly designed for responding to emergencies |
US4733703A (en) * | 1986-04-16 | 1988-03-29 | Cimino Eugene D | Combination tool chest/workbench |
US4976450A (en) * | 1988-02-10 | 1990-12-11 | Ellefson Laurence M | Mobile tool chest with horizontal pivotal trays |
US5259668A (en) * | 1991-03-01 | 1993-11-09 | Artromick International Inc. | Cart for medication |
US5246286A (en) * | 1991-04-03 | 1993-09-21 | Snap-On Tools Corporation | Adhesively bonded tool cabinet and method of assembly thereof |
US5221132A (en) * | 1991-08-30 | 1993-06-22 | Max Combs | Tool storage system with magnetic swinging arms |
US5290058A (en) * | 1993-03-10 | 1994-03-01 | Adams Lorna D | Mobile pediatrics cart |
US5634649A (en) * | 1993-07-22 | 1997-06-03 | Adolf Wurth Gmbh & Co. Kg | Means for making ready tools and material |
US5443311A (en) * | 1993-10-25 | 1995-08-22 | Snap-On Incorporated | Pull-out work platform for drawer |
US5489106A (en) * | 1994-03-16 | 1996-02-06 | Sony Corporation | Clean room cart |
US5526941A (en) * | 1994-03-31 | 1996-06-18 | Ford; Allan L. | Suspender display fixture |
US5456358A (en) * | 1994-06-22 | 1995-10-10 | Montezuma Welding & Mfg., Inc. | Tool box |
US5645332A (en) * | 1995-02-21 | 1997-07-08 | Stanley Mechanics Tools | Easy to assemble storage unit |
US6039417A (en) * | 1995-02-21 | 2000-03-21 | The Stanley Works | Easy to assemble storage unit |
US5588659A (en) * | 1995-03-29 | 1996-12-31 | Triple B Trenching, Inc. | Tool cart |
US5894940A (en) * | 1995-07-21 | 1999-04-20 | Industrial Wire Products, Inc. | Vertical wall rack and variable shoe holder arrangement |
US5772054A (en) * | 1996-08-19 | 1998-06-30 | Potter; Eugene | Display rack |
US5857757A (en) * | 1996-09-30 | 1999-01-12 | Snap-On Tools Company | Maximum storage tool chest |
US5738423A (en) * | 1996-12-09 | 1998-04-14 | Alfaro; Kathy | Child's toy tool cabinet |
US5927840A (en) * | 1997-11-14 | 1999-07-27 | Bzowski; Edward D. | Caddy system used with a louvered vent locker door |
US5951129A (en) * | 1998-01-05 | 1999-09-14 | Stein; Brad A. | Tool-box |
US6109709A (en) * | 1998-12-18 | 2000-08-29 | Waterloo Industries, Inc. | Tool cabinet |
USRE40267E1 (en) * | 2000-05-25 | 2008-04-29 | Waterloo Industries, Inc. | Drawer latch |
US6719384B1 (en) * | 2001-01-02 | 2004-04-13 | Snap-On Technologies, Inc. | Suspendable locker |
US20080164791A1 (en) * | 2001-01-02 | 2008-07-10 | Parise Jack A | Suspendable locker |
US20030201699A1 (en) * | 2002-04-16 | 2003-10-30 | Chin-Chuan Hong | Tool cabinet |
US20040007549A1 (en) * | 2002-07-15 | 2004-01-15 | Klein Richard B. | Wire basket construction for storage rack |
US7204374B2 (en) * | 2003-01-08 | 2007-04-17 | Marek James E | Tool holder |
US7275796B2 (en) * | 2003-02-13 | 2007-10-02 | Bochner Ronnie Z | Device for facilitating medical examination |
US6945615B1 (en) * | 2003-10-01 | 2005-09-20 | Leo Cain | Vertical peg board shelf system |
US7296808B2 (en) * | 2003-12-24 | 2007-11-20 | Professional Tool Products, Llc | Service cart with recessed drawer handles |
US7175031B2 (en) * | 2004-01-07 | 2007-02-13 | Matthews Jason E | Multiple tool holder |
US7131546B1 (en) * | 2004-01-28 | 2006-11-07 | Mobile Merchandisers, Inc. | Product display support systems and methods |
US20060196841A1 (en) * | 2004-01-28 | 2006-09-07 | Jerry Price | Product display support systems and methods |
US7374052B2 (en) * | 2004-01-28 | 2008-05-20 | Mobile Merchandisers, Inc. | Product display support systems and methods |
US7111852B2 (en) * | 2004-04-29 | 2006-09-26 | Kimball International, Inc. | Utility cart |
US20060062415A1 (en) * | 2004-09-22 | 2006-03-23 | Hesketh Howard W | Sound system for industrial tool chests |
US7510078B2 (en) * | 2004-09-30 | 2009-03-31 | Montezuma Mgf., Inc. | Tool box |
US20060065563A1 (en) * | 2004-09-30 | 2006-03-30 | Schmidt Lavern D | Tool box |
US20060103275A1 (en) * | 2004-11-15 | 2006-05-18 | Jung-Shih Chang | Jewelry chest with a fully locking system |
US20060145574A1 (en) * | 2005-01-05 | 2006-07-06 | Super Test Corp. | Tool cabinet |
US20070210021A1 (en) * | 2006-03-13 | 2007-09-13 | Lisle Corporation | Tool holder with a locking mechanism |
US8136899B2 (en) * | 2006-07-05 | 2012-03-20 | Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. | Rack device and incubator having the same |
US7784887B2 (en) * | 2007-03-21 | 2010-08-31 | Larry Mitchell Grela | Toolbox assembly |
US7789403B2 (en) * | 2008-05-27 | 2010-09-07 | Sleeka Vi Int'l, Llc | Vanity cart with mirror |
Cited By (12)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
USD812374S1 (en) | 2015-10-27 | 2018-03-13 | Matco Tools Corporation | Toolbox |
USD873021S1 (en) | 2015-10-27 | 2020-01-21 | Matco Tools Corporation | Toolbox |
USD947534S1 (en) | 2015-10-27 | 2022-04-05 | Matco Tools Corporation | Toolbox |
USD966708S1 (en) | 2015-10-27 | 2022-10-18 | Matco Tools Corporation | Toolbox |
US10350748B2 (en) | 2016-02-12 | 2019-07-16 | Matco Tools Corporation | Tool storage unit having a moveable housing |
CN105826847A (en) * | 2016-06-14 | 2016-08-03 | 国网浙江省电力公司衢州供电公司 | Movable room maintenance and repairing platform with built-in intelligent module and method |
US9844264B1 (en) * | 2016-10-21 | 2017-12-19 | Andrew Stewart, III | Multi-tray cabinet with a compound opening |
CN107283379A (en) * | 2017-08-08 | 2017-10-24 | 宁波鄞州竹创信息科技有限公司 | A kind of fire protection tool container in expansible space |
CN108581991A (en) * | 2018-04-08 | 2018-09-28 | 湖州畅宣通信科技有限公司 | A kind of type classification method for electronic component |
CN109434785A (en) * | 2018-11-22 | 2019-03-08 | 东台市高科技术创业园有限公司 | A kind of metal accommodating mechanism |
WO2021087422A1 (en) * | 2019-11-01 | 2021-05-06 | Tvrdy 8, Llc | Horizontal tool staging system and tool staging accessories with secure enclosure and tool locating capabilities |
CN111151986A (en) * | 2019-12-20 | 2020-05-15 | 深圳市格雷特通讯科技有限公司 | Assembling method of large cabinet |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
CA2707397C (en) | 2013-12-03 |
CA2817049C (en) | 2018-11-27 |
US20100314978A1 (en) | 2010-12-16 |
EP2385773A4 (en) | 2014-05-07 |
CA2707397A1 (en) | 2010-12-16 |
WO2010147649A1 (en) | 2010-12-23 |
RU2011150394A (en) | 2013-07-27 |
CA2752678C (en) | 2014-01-07 |
EP2263836A2 (en) | 2010-12-22 |
EP2263836A3 (en) | 2014-07-23 |
BRPI1009599A2 (en) | 2016-03-22 |
AU2010260531A1 (en) | 2011-12-15 |
CA2752678A1 (en) | 2010-12-23 |
EP2385773A1 (en) | 2011-11-16 |
US8157337B2 (en) | 2012-04-17 |
CA3020370A1 (en) | 2010-12-23 |
CN102481050A (en) | 2012-05-30 |
CA2817049A1 (en) | 2010-12-23 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US9914209B2 (en) | Tool box storage assembly | |
US20120176008A1 (en) | Tool box storage assembly | |
US6705655B2 (en) | Double-stack tool rack | |
US10106180B2 (en) | Transportable container | |
US20040012314A1 (en) | Removable tilting bin system | |
US6976744B2 (en) | Tool storage project center with power strip | |
US5441163A (en) | Portable tool container | |
US6109709A (en) | Tool cabinet | |
US6648166B2 (en) | Folding storage assembly | |
US20090145790A1 (en) | Modular storage system | |
US20110084078A1 (en) | Organizer | |
US20140102928A1 (en) | Toolbox | |
US9962826B1 (en) | Tool cabinet and storage assembly | |
EP3501757B1 (en) | Organizer with locking mechanism | |
US20050073119A1 (en) | Portable organizer with multiple storage trays | |
GB2230177A (en) | Portable tool box | |
WO2009100492A1 (en) | A portable storage container | |
CA2267546C (en) | Tool cases with pivotable holders | |
WO2001074545A1 (en) | Case with split panels |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
STCB | Information on status: application discontinuation |
Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION |