Patent · US Expired

Toolbox

US5238142A · kind A · utility

16Cited by
35References
9Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 7, 1992
Grant dateAug 24, 1993
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 7, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S312/902
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A utility box (10) includes a base portion (13) and a cover portion (11) attached thereto as by hinges (12). The cover portion (11) includes a downwardly directed skirt (17) and the upper end of the base portion (13) is provided with a complementary skirt (27). At least one latch assembly (28) is recessed within the complementary skirts (17, 27) and includes a latch handle (30) having an outer contour matching the complementary skirts (17, 27). A lock receiving area (52) is also recessed within the complementary skirts (17, 27). Side handles (62) are formed in the base portion (13) and recessed beneath the cover portion (11). A top handle (66) is provided within a recess (67) in the top surface (14) of cover portion (11).

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