John P. Streich - Appleton WI Daniel G. Findle - White Hall MD Patrick S. Keenan - Pittsburgh PA David Namey, Jr. - Pittsburgh PA Gregory S. Snider - Bel Air MD James Pangerc - Baltimore MD Matthew J. Holland - Baltimore MD
Assignee:
Black Decker Inc. - Newark DE
International Classification:
B65D 8528
US Classification:
206373, 206378, 206443, 211 69
Abstract:
A tool container ( ) has a pair of clamshell housing members ( ) hingedly coupled to be moved between opened and closed positions. At least one of the members ( ) defines a cavity defined by a base ( ) and a wall ( ) extending from the base ( ), and a two-retaining insert ( ) is provided in the cavity. The insert ( ) and wall ( ) include alternating complementary dovetail tenons ( ) and recesses ( ) secure a tool-retaining insert in the cavity of the housing member ( ). The tool-retaining insert ( ) includes a number of tool-receiving recesses ( ) therein with tool-receiving cradles ( ) and various alternate retaining finger arrangements ( ) being provided for releasably retaining elongated tools ( ) therein and for facilitating the ease of their removal. Such alternate arrangements including opposed pairs of tool-retaining fingers ( ) and split finger ( ) configurations. A latch mechanism ( ) is included to releasably lock the pair of housing members ( ) in their closed position.
A tool storage bag is provided for storing tools and accessories at a work site. The tool storage bag has straps that allow for even distribution of the load during transit. The bag also includes a wear-resistant pocket design and a reinforced bottom construction.