US3880285A
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Implement holder and method of making same
Assignee: Platt Luggage Inc
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Filing: 1973-03-19
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Granted: 1975-04-29
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Expires: 1993-03-19
Abstract
Abstract An implement holder having at least one integral pocket for receiving an implement or tool. The implement holder includes a deformable sheet and a backing. The backing is mounted to the sheet at least about its periphery to support the sheet and provide a back surface for the pocket. The implement holder is constructed by molding a cavity in the sheet of material to provide the pocket, providing an opening in the cavity so that the cavity has an open end, and securing the backing to the wall to complete the pocket.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph E March
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:43
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/28; B65D75/30; B65D75/32; B65D75/36; B65D75/367
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A holder for tools, articles or implements comprising a wall having a plurality of permanently formed cavities therein for receiving an implement, said cavities having at least one open end through which a tool, article or implement may be inserted, and a backing, said wall having a plurality of lugs affixed to the surface of said wall, said backing having a plurality of holes formed therein, said holes being in mating relationship with said lugs, said backing being located in face-to-face relationship with said wall with said lugs extending into said mating holes whereby said backing is secured to said wall so as to provide, in combination with said wall, a plurality of pockets for receiving tools, articles or implements.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A holder for tools, articles or implements comprising a wall having a plurality of permanently formed cavities therein for receiving an implement, said cavities having at least one open end through which a tool, article or implement may be inserted, and a backing, said wall having a plurality of lugs affixed to the surface of said wall, said backing having a plurality of holes formed therein, said holes being in mating relationship with said lugs, said backing being located in face-to-face relationship with said wall with said lugs extending into said mating holes whereby said backing is secured to said wall so as to provide, in combination with said wall, a plurality of pockets for receiving tools, articles or implements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
An implement holder according to claim 1 wherein said wall is formed from thermoplastic or thermosetting plastic materials.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
An implement holder according to claim 1 wherein said wall is formed from a plastic material selected from the group consisting of vinyl resins, styrene resins, amide resins, cellulose acetate, polyethylene and polypropylene.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
An implement holder according to claim 1 wherein said backing is made from a material selected from the group consisting of cardboard, wood, metal sheet, or plastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
An implement holder according to claim 1 wherein said cavity is molded such that it has generally the shape of the tool, article or implement which is to be received therein.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
138 words
A method for making an implement holder for tools, articles or implements comprising forming a sheet of material having a plurality of cavities by injection molding, said cavities being formed by said injection molding in a manner such that at least one end of each cavity is open in a plane perpendicular to said sheet and said cavity is open in a plane parallel to said sheet, said sheet having integrally molded therein a plurity of lugs extending from said sheet on the side opposite said cavities, and securing a backing to said sheet in face-to-face relation with said sheet to provide a plurality of open ended pockets into which tools, articles or implements may be inserted and retrieved, said backing having a plurality of holes which mate with said lugs to secure said backing to said sheet.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
138 words
A method for making an implement holder for tools, articles or implements comprising forming a sheet of material having a plurality of cavities by injection molding, said cavities being formed by said injection molding in a manner such that at least one end of each cavity is open in a plane perpendicular to said sheet and said cavity is open in a plane parallel to said sheet, said sheet having integrally molded therein a plurity of lugs extending from said sheet on the side opposite said cavities, and securing a backing to said sheet in face-to-face relation with said sheet to provide a plurality of open ended pockets into which tools, articles or implements may be inserted and retrieved, said backing having a plurality of holes which mate with said lugs to secure said backing to said sheet.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method according to claim 6 wherein said backing is secured to said sheet by heat sealing said backing to said sheet at least about the peripheral edge thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
A method according to claim 6 further comprising providing a second opening in at least one cavity of said sheet such that at least one pocket formed by securing said backing to said sheet is open at opposing ends thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
A method in accordance with claim 6 wherein said injection molded sheet has integral multiple lugs formed in the back side thereof and said backing has holes formed therein, said lugs and said holes being in aligned relationship whereby said backing may be joined to said sheet.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-04-28 | 1978-10-28 | 1979-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-28 | 1982-10-28 | 1983-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-28 | 1986-10-28 | 1987-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |