# US 10,500,714 B2 · Truss-supported tool transport apparatus > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,500,714 B2 - Document ID: US10500714B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/906,468 - Filed: 2018-02-27 - Published: 2018-09-06 - Granted: 2019-12-10 - Earliest claimed: 2017-03-02 - Assignees: Terrifictools, Inc. - Applicants: Terrifictools, Inc. - Inventors: Robert Hunter; John B. Reinhard - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10500714B2 ## CPC - B25H 3/02: Boxes - B25H 3/06: Trays - B23Q 3/15: Devices for holding work using magnetic or electric force acting directly on the work - B25H 3/028: {by sliding extraction from within a common frame} - B65D 2313/04: of magnetic type - B25H: WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT, e.g. FOR MARKING-OUT WORK; STORAGE MEANS FOR WORKSHOPS (storing or packaging B65) - B23Q: DETAILS, COMPONENTS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR MACHINE TOOLS, e.g. ARRANGEMENTS FOR COPYING OR CONTROLLING (tools of the kind used in lathes or boring machines B23B27/00); MACHINE TOOLS IN GENERAL CHARACTERISED BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF PARTICULAR DETAILS OR COMPONENTS; COMBINATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS OF METAL-WORKING MACHINES, NOT DIRECTED TO A PARTICULAR RESULT - B65D: CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES ## Abstract The truss-supported tool transport apparatus is comprised of a truss-supported tool box and an adapter. The truss-supported tool box has cleat extending from the bottom that are configured to fit over trusses in an attic. The truss-supported tool box includes fasteners on the surface that hold tools securely and compactly which is ideal for working in confined spaces. The truss-supported tool box can be mated with the adapter for working in confined spaces other than attics. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A truss-supported tool transport comprising: a tool box; two cleats, each cleat extending downward from a bottom of the tool box; and an adapter, the adapter comprising: an underside with rounded edges, and a top with two recesses into which the two cleats of the tool box fit to join the tool box with the adapter; whereby the bottom with rounded edges of the adapter reduces the resistance of the tool box when being dragged across a rough surface; and whereby when the tool box is used in an attic, each cleat extends down into a space that exists between two trusses. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The truss-supported tool transport of claim 1, further comprising: a storage compartment, the storage compartment forming a cavity within the tool box; and a lid that covers the storage compartment, the lid flush with a top surface of the tool box when closed. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The truss-supported tool transport of claim 1, further comprising: at least one magnet located on the tool box; whereby the at least one magnet secures a metal tool during use. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The truss-supported tool transport of claim 1, further comprising: at least one adjustable strap located on the tool box; whereby the at least one adjustable straps secure tools to the tool box. ### Claim 5 A tool transport for use atop attic trusses, the tool transport comprising: a tool box having a length and a width; two cleats, the two cleats: formed by downward extensions on a bottom of the tool box, and oriented perpendicular to the length of the tool box; an adapter having: an underside with rounded edges, and a top with two penetrations; whereby the two penetrations mate with the two cleats thereby joining the tool box with the adapter for use on rough surfaces; and whereby when the tool box is placed lengthwise across the attic trusses, the two cleats straddle the attic trusses, thereby preventing lateral movement. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The tool transport for use atop attic trusses of claim 5, further comprising: a cavity within the tool box; and a lid, the lid being flush with a top surface of the tool box when closed. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The tool transport for use atop attic trusses of claim 5, further comprising: a magnet located on the tool box to hold metal tools in place during use. ### Claim 8 (depends on 5) The tool transport for use atop attic trusses of claim 5, further comprising: an adjustable strap located on the tool box to secure tools in place during use. ### Claim 9 A truss-supported tool transport for use in an attic or a crawl space, the truss-supported tool transport comprising: a tool box, the tool box having two or more protrusions extending down from a bottom of the tool box; an adapter, the adapter having: an underside with rounded edges, and a top including two or more penetrations; whereby the two or more protrusions are configured to secure the tool box when resting atop trusses in an attic; and whereby each of the two or more protrusions mates with one of the two or more penetrations converting the truss-supported tool transport for use in a crawl space. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The truss-supported tool transport of claim 9, further comprising a storage compartment, the storage compartment comprising: a cavity in the tool box; and a lid; wherein the lid is flush with a top surface of the tool box when closed. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The truss-supported tool transport of claim 9, further comprising: a plurality of magnets located on the tool box; whereby a metal tool may be secured to one of the plurality of magnets decreasing the risk of the metal tool falling. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The truss-supported tool transport of claim 9, further comprising: a plurality of tool straps located on the tool box; whereby a tool may be secured to the tool box by one of the plurality of straps.