Tool bit case with modular components

US11192235B2 · 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: Nov 15, 2019
• Grant date: Dec 7, 2021
• Expiry date: Feb 1, 2040

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 pivotally coupled together. The tool bit case includes a first and a second modular tool bit holder. The first modular tool bit holder is movably coupled to the first housing member. The second modular tool bit holder is movably coupled to the first or second housing member. The modular tool bit holders are each moveable between a storage position and an in-use position. The merchandise product further includes a clamshell packaging having a front clamshell portion coupled to a rear clamshell portion. The clamshell packaging fully encloses the tool bit case between the front and rear clamshell portions while the tool bit case is in an open position. The tool bit case further includes the first modular bit holder in the storage position and the second modular bit holder in the in-use position.