Patent · US Expired

Tool container

US7322470B2 · kind B2 · utility

59Cited by
47References
24Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 30, 2004
Grant dateJan 29, 2008
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 13, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49947
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tool container comprising two housing members and an insert. The two housing members are pivotally coupled with one another for opening and closing with respect to one another. At least one housing member defines a cavity for receiving tools. The cavity is defined by a base and a wall extending from the base. At least one of the wall and the base include a plurality of first retaining features. The insert is operable to retain at least one tool. The insert has a surface with a plurality of second retaining features operable to cooperate with the first retaining features to secure the insert at one of a variety of positions within the housing members. The insert includes an elastomeric portion operable to engage and retain the tool.

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