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Tool box with bin-carrying cover

US5826718A · kind A · utility

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23Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 20, 1997
Grant dateOct 27, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25H3/021
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A container, such as a tool box (10), includes a base portion (11) having an open top and a cover (12) for closing the open top. A plurality of sockets (35) are formed in the cover (12) to receive a bin (13) therein. A bin (13) is maintained in each socket (35) by the interaction of a barb (44) in the socket (35) and a notch (62) in the bin (13), and the interaction of a bump (45) in the socket (36) and a pocket (63) in the bin (13). When in the socket (36) the lid (47) of the bin (13) may be removed therefrom.

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