Patent · US Expired

Step tool box

US5882097A · kind A · utility

42Cited by
20References
15Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 2, 1997
Grant dateMar 16, 1999
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S206/806
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tool box includes a bin section for receipt of tools, trays and removable containers or compartments. A hinged lid fits onto the bin portion of the tool box and is designed to retain the various containers and trays in position when closed. The area of the lid is enclosed within the profile of the base of the bin to facilitate sitting and standing thereon and to increase stability of the assembly.

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