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US 9,238,301 B2Granted
Tool container
AssigneeBlack & Decker Inc.
InventorsJohn P. Streich, Daniel G. Findle, Patrick S. Keenan, David Namey, Jr.
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Abstract
A tool container has a pair of housing members pivotally coupled with one another to provide an opened and closed position. At least one of the members defines a cavity to receive tools. The cavity is defined by a base and a wall extending from the base. A tool retaining insert is permanently secured in the cavity. The insert and wall include tenons and grooves to secure the insert in the housing member. Also, an arcuate locking mechanism is included to maintain the pair of housing members in a closed position.
Claims11
A tool container comprising:
- two housing members pivotally coupled with one another for opening and closing with respect to one another, at least one housing member defining a cavity for receiving tools, said cavity defined by a base and a wall extending from said base, at least one of said housing member base or wall having a roughed surface for enhancing securement;
- an insert for retaining tools, said insert permanently secured in said cavity, said insert having a surface for securing with said member base or wall;
- and
- said insert surface being in contact with said base or wall, and wherein the insert surface, base, or wall are fixed together.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.