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Container for marine storage of tools

Assignee: MAKIN-RAINE Inc
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Filing: 1974-02-04
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Granted: 1976-02-10
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Expires: 1994-02-04
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Abstract

Abstract A container for the waterproof storage of tools includes a base of circular cross section with an externally threaded portion and a resiliently deflectable lip. A cover threads thereonto and has an interior shoulder which bears upon and deflects the lip to provide sealing contact therewith. Both the cover and the base may be fabricated of durable synthetic resins which will resist the corrosive marine atmosphere, and the base may be provided with a plurality of recesses to seat tool components.

Inventors

  • 👤 Carlton L. Whiteford

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-03 13:58
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D41/00; B65D41/02; B65D41/04; B65D25/00; B65D25/02; B65D25/10

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim 131 words
In a container for waterproof storage of tools and the like, the combination comprising: A. an integral base having a substantially rigid platform disposed centrally at the upper end thereof, an externally threaded circular portion adjacent the upper end thereof, and a resiliently deflectable upstanding annular lip thereabove extending axially upwardly in spaced relationship outwardly of said platform portion thereof with an annular upwardly opening channel being defined therebetween; and B. an elongated cover open at the lower end thereof and having an internally threaded circular lower end portion threadably engaged on the externally threaded portions of said base, said cover also having an interior annular shoulder surface above the threaded portion thereof bearing upon, and deflecting said lip of said base inwardly into said channel and providing sealing contact therewith.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 131 words
In a container for waterproof storage of tools and the like, the combination comprising: A. an integral base having a substantially rigid platform disposed centrally at the upper end thereof, an externally threaded circular portion adjacent the upper end thereof, and a resiliently deflectable upstanding annular lip thereabove extending axially upwardly in spaced relationship outwardly of said platform portion thereof with an annular upwardly opening channel being defined therebetween; and B. an elongated cover open at the lower end thereof and having an internally threaded circular lower end portion threadably engaged on the externally threaded portions of said base, said cover also having an interior annular shoulder surface above the threaded portion thereof bearing upon, and deflecting said lip of said base inwardly into said channel and providing sealing contact therewith.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 24 words
The container in accordance with claim 1 wherein said platform portion has a plurality of recesses therein adapted to receive and seat tool elements.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 40 words
The container in accordance with claim 1 wherein said shoulder surface on said cover slopes upwardly and inwardly and the upper end portion of said lip is deflected thereby during movement of said cover into threaded engagement upon said base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 36 words
The container in accordance with claim 3 wherein said lip has an upwardly and inwardly tapered shoulder surface cooperating with said shoulder surface of said cover and against which said shoulder surface of said cover bears.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 27 words
The container in accordance with claim 1 wherein said cover is fabricated from a transparent synthetic plastic resin, whereby the contents of the container are readily visible.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 16 words
The container in accordance with claim 5 wherein said base is fabricated of synthetic plastic resin.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 29 words
The container in accordance with claim 1 wherein said cover has a generally circular cross section and the upper portion of said base is of generally circular cross section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 44 words
The container in accordance with claim 7 wherein said cover has an upper end portion of generally spheroidal configuration and wherein said container additionally includes a tool having a handle portion of generally spheroidal configuration underlying closely said spheroidal end portion of said cover.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1979-02-09 1979-08-11 1980-02-10 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1983-02-09 1983-08-11 1984-02-10 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1987-02-09 1987-08-11 1988-02-10 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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