Patent · US Expired

Storage container

US7165674B2 · kind B2 · utility

15Cited by
31References
37Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 18, 2004
Grant dateJan 23, 2007
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 27, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25H3/003
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A storage container for housing drill bits includes a front housing portion and a rear housing portion pivotally connected through a hinge for moving between open and closed positions. The front housing portion and the rear housing portion define a body cavity therebetween in the closed position. A plurality of sleeves are pivotally and independently connected to the hinge and arranged to fit within the body cavity in the closed position. The plurality of sleeves each include a plurality of bore portions formed thereon for accepting the drill bits. The plurality of sleeves further include hinge arms for cooperating with the hinge.

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