Utility knife blade holder for tool container system
US11833658B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D83/10
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a tool container system includes a container with base and cover pivotably attached by a hinge, base and cover locking members, and a latch moveable between unlatched and latched positions to allow or prevent movement of the cover relative to the base. The system also includes a utility knife blade retainer configured to be received in and held by the container, the retainer configured to define a generally trapezoidal shape and contact multiple faces of blades received therein. The retainer comprises an engagement feature to engage with the container to limit movement of the retainer. In another embodiment, a knife blade retainer is configured to be received in a container. The retainer includes a generally trapezoidal shape defined therein to contact multiple faces of a trapezoidal shape of blades received therein. An engagement feature engages with the container to limit movement of the retainer within the container.
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