Tool bit case with modular components

US10500711B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation · US

Inventors

• Michael S. Steele · Waukesha, US
• Steven G. Melnyk · Racine, US
• Edward Landon · Slinger, US
• James Grow · Milwaukee, US
• Ryan Rudzinski · Thiensville, US
• Brian Dieck · Winneconne, US
• Adam Teddy Eller · Brookfield, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 19, 2017
• Grant date: Dec 10, 2019
• Expiry date: Jan 2, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D55/02
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A merchandise product includes a tool bit case having first and second housing members. The tool bit case also includes a first modular tool bit holder and a second modular tool bit holder each movably coupled to the first housing member. The merchandise product includes a clamshell packaging having a front clamshell portion defining a first cavity and a rear clamshell portion defining a second cavity. The front clamshell portion is coupled to the rear clamshell portion at an interface. The interface defines a plane between the front clamshell portion and the rear clamshell portion. The first cavity and the second cavity contain the tool bit case while the tool bit case is in an open position. A first portion of the tool bit case extends beyond the plane in a first direction, and a second portion of the tool bit case extends beyond the plane in a second direction.