Accessory storage case

US7484620B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• BLACK & DECKER INC. · US

Inventors

• Mark D. Miller · Monroe, US
• Michael P. Peters · Timonium, US
• Rickey J. Thomas · Lineboro, US
• Mark E. Brunson · Bel Air, US
• Don C. Freeman · Havre de Grace, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 14, 2005
• Grant date: Feb 3, 2009
• Expiry date: Mar 23, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D85/20
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A storage case allows access to the accessories therein regardless of the length of the accessories. The case may be telescopic such that the length of the case may be adjusted to store accessories of various lengths and to facilitate the access to these accessories. The storage case may have fixed dimensions with a slidably removable wall that allows easy access to the accessories stored therein. The storage case may be fixed in dimension and has panels with multiple hinges that allow the different hinges to provide varying degrees of access to the accessories therein. The storage case may be fixed in dimension and have a pivotal sidewall that may be pivoted to allow access to the accessories stored therein.