# US 8,464,869 B2 · Tool case > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 8,464,869 B2 - Document ID: US8464869B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 13/676,316 - Filed: 2012-11-14 - Published: 2013-05-16 - Granted: 2013-06-18 - Earliest claimed: 2011-11-14 - Assignees: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation - Applicants: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation - Inventors: Glenn Meyers - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8464869B2 ## CPC - B25H 3/021: {comprising a number of connected storage elements} - B25H 3/003: {Holders for drill bits or the like} - B25H: WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT, e.g. FOR MARKING-OUT WORK; STORAGE MEANS FOR WORKSHOPS (storing or packaging B65) ## Abstract A multi-function tool case includes a housing body having a wall extending from a first end to a second end. The wall includes an exterior surface and an interior surface. A cavity is defined by the interior surface and extends from the first end toward the second end. An extension member extends from the exterior surface adjacent the second end and defines a socket oriented along a tool axis for receiving a first portion of an accessory for retaining a tool bit. A cover assembly is coupled to the first end. The cover assembly includes a cap portion and a first lid member rotatably coupled to the cap portion. The cap portion and the lid member are configured to substantially enclose the cavity. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A multi-function tool case comprising: a housing body having a wall extending from a first end to a second end, the wall having an exterior surface and an interior surface with a cavity defined by the interior surface and extending from the first end toward the second end; an extension member extending from the exterior surface adjacent the second end and defining a socket oriented along a tool axis for receiving a first portion of an accessory for retaining a tool bit; and a cover assembly coupled to the first end, the cover assembly including a cap portion and a first lid member rotatably coupled to the cap portion, the cap portion and the first lid member configured to at least partially enclose the cavity. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The multi-function tool case of claim 1, wherein the cover assembly further includes a cover extension portion defining an aperture oriented along the tool axis, the aperture configured to receive a second portion of the accessory. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The multi-function tool case of claim 2, wherein the first lid member encloses the aperture when in a closed position. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The multi-function tool case of claim 1, wherein the accessory is positioned such that it can be withdrawn from the socket along the tool axis. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The multi-function tool case of claim 1, wherein the accessory is positioned such that it can be withdrawn from the socket at a non-parallel angle to the tool axis. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The multi-function tool case of claim 1, wherein the socket has a hexagonal cross-sectional profile. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The multi-function tool case of claim 1, further comprising a second lid member pivotally coupled to the cap portion to provide selective access to the cavity. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The multi-function tool case of claim 7, wherein the second lid member is coupled to the cap portion via a live hinge. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The multi-function tool case of claim 1, wherein the wall includes a side wall portion having a cover engagement aperture. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The multi-function tool case of claim 9, wherein the cap portion further includes a connecting arm defining a tab member for detachably engaging the engagement aperture. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The multi-function tool case of claim 1, wherein the first lid member is coupled to the cap portion via a live hinge. ### Claim 12 A multi-function tool case comprising: a housing body having a wall extending from a first end to a second end, the wall having an exterior surface and an interior surface with a cavity defined by the interior surface and extending from the first end toward the second end, the housing body further defining a socket oriented along a tool axis; and a cover assembly detachably coupled to the first end, the cover assembly including a cap portion, a cover extension portion, and a first lid member rotatably coupled to the cap portion, the cap portion at least partially enclosing the cavity, the cover extension portion defining an aperture oriented along the tool axis, the aperture and socket configured to receive tool bit holder, and wherein the lid member selectively encloses the aperture. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The multi-function tool case of claim 12, wherein the socket has a round cross-sectional profile. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The multi-function tool case of claim 12, wherein the socket has a hexagonal cross-sectional profile. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) The multi-function tool case of claim 12, wherein the first lid member selectively, substantially covers the aperture. ### Claim 16 (depends on 12) The multi-function tool case of claim 12, wherein the first lid member is coupled to the cap portion via a live hinge. ### Claim 17 (depends on 12) The multi-function tool case of claim 12, further comprising a second lid member pivotally coupled to the cap portion to provide selective access to the cavity. ### Claim 18 (depends on 12) The multi-function tool case of claim 12, wherein the wall includes a first side wall portion having a first cover engagement aperture and a second side wall portion having a second cover engagement aperture. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The multi-function tool case of claim 18, wherein the cap portion further includes a first connecting arm and a second connecting arm, each of the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm defining a tab member for detachably engaging the respective engagement aperture. ### Claim 20 (depends on 12) The multi-function tool case of claim 12, wherein the first lid member is configured to pivot to an open orientation to provide access to the cavity and to release the tool bit holder.