US4119044A
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Tool caddy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-01-17
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Granted: 1978-10-10
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Expires: 1997-01-17
Abstract
Abstract A tool caddy has a wheeled horizontal platform from which a post projects rigidly upward near one margin of the platform. A support assembly is mounted on the post for movement in a vertical direction, and the assembly includes an upwardly-facing ledge. The combination includes a means for latching the support assembly at selectively different heights above the platform. A horizontal tray is positionable above the platform. A hanger rigidly affixed at one side of the tray is engageable over the ledge so as to support the tray removably above the platform. A handle is secured to the tray and is positioned thereabove in an orientation enabling disengagement of the hanger from the ledge upon an upward pull to the handle.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph E. Hines
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 10:09
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H1/00; B25H1/14; B25H1/16; B25H3/00; B62; B62B; B62B3/00; B62B3/10; B62B2202/00; B62B2202/12; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S312/00; Y10S312/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A tool caddy comprising: a horizontal platform having wheeled support for movement over a surface; a single post projecting rigidly upward centrally from near one margin of said platform; a support assembly mounted on said post for movement in a vertical direction toward and away from said platform and including an upwardly-facing ledge, said ledge projecting horizontally away from opposing sides of said post; means for latching said support assembly at selectively different heights above said platform; a horizontal tray positionable above said platform; a hanger affixed at one side of said tray and engagable over said ledge to support said tray removably above said platform, said hanger including a pair of downwardly depending tongues spaced laterally outward from said tray and individually disposed transversely apart to engage over said ledge on respective opposing sides of said post; and a handle secured to said tray and positioned thereabove in an orientation enabling disengagement of said hanger from said ledge upon an upward pull to the handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A tool caddy comprising: a horizontal platform having wheeled support for movement over a surface; a single post projecting rigidly upward centrally from near one margin of said platform; a support assembly mounted on said post for movement in a vertical direction toward and away from said platform and including an upwardly-facing ledge, said ledge projecting horizontally away from opposing sides of said post; means for latching said support assembly at selectively different heights above said platform; a horizontal tray positionable above said platform; a hanger affixed at one side of said tray and engagable over said ledge to support said tray removably above said platform, said hanger including a pair of downwardly depending tongues spaced laterally outward from said tray and individually disposed transversely apart to engage over said ledge on respective opposing sides of said post; and a handle secured to said tray and positioned thereabove in an orientation enabling disengagement of said hanger from said ledge upon an upward pull to the handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A caddy as defined in claim 1 in which said handle is oriented in a direction parallel to said ledge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A caddy as defined in claim 1 which said tray includes a wall projecting upwardly from one margin of said tray and in which said hanger is affixed directly to the outward vertical surface of said wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A caddy as defined in claim 5 in which flanges project from said wall along each adjacent margin of said tray in a manner defining an exposed upper rim.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
A caddy as defined in claim 1 in which said latching means includes a latch operator projecting outwardly away from said post, in which said support assembly includes a handgrip projecting outwardly away from said post, and in which said operator and handgrip are spaced apart by a distance facilitating actuation of said operator upon grasping of said handgrip by the average human hand.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A caddy as defined in claim 1 in which said support assembly includes a lip underlying and adjacent to said tray when said hanger is engaged upon said ledge.
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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) | 1981-10-09 | 1982-04-10 | 1982-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-09 | 1986-04-10 | 1986-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-09 | 1990-04-10 | 1990-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |