US4281843A
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Tool carrier
Assignee: Slater Steel Industries Ltd
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Filing: 1980-01-09
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Granted: 1981-08-04
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Expires: 2000-01-09
Abstract
Abstract A tool carrier having a first tool receptacle or container and a second tool receptacle mounted on a frame which is made up of a pair of essentially reverse Z-shaped side members joined at the top by a transverse handle and having at the bottom a short vertical leg, the legs being joined by a transverse member. The upper arm of the "Z" is essentially horizontal and the lower arm of the "Z" is slanted downwardly and forwardly to form the leg. At the upper and rearward end of the lower arm of the "Z" an axle passes through both side members and a wheel is mounted at each end of the axle. The first receptacle rests on the cross member and the axle. The second receptacle comprises a number of pockets and depends from the handle. Means for holding the handles of long-handled tools are provided on the upper arm of the "Z".
Inventors
- 👤 Frank Johnson
- 👤 Donald Gordon
- 👤 George Schick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:59
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B1/00; B62B1/10; B62B1/26; B62B2202/00; B62B2202/50; B62B2501/00; B62B2501/06; B62B2501/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
244 words
A tool carrier comprising an essentially unitary tubular frame, a first tool receptacle, tool handle gripping means, and a second tool receptacle; said frame comprising a pair of identical opposed substantially reverse Z-shaped side members, each side member comprising an upper horizontal portion, an elongated intermediate portion extending downwardly and rearwardly, a lower portion extending downwardly and forwardly, and a vertical upwardly extending front leg, a front transverse member joining the upper ends of said front legs, and a transverse handle joining the rear ends of said upper horizontal portions; a transverse axle extending through the rear end portion of said lower portions; a wheel at each end of said axle, said wheels, lower portions, and legs being so dimensioned that the portion of said frame joining said lower portions and said legs forms a ground engaging member; said first tool receptacle comprising an upwardly open container having a bottom, four side walls, an overhanging upper lip about the upper periphery thereof, and a partition in the forward portion of said receptacle, said front transverse member engaging the forward portion of said overhanging lip of said first tool receptacle to support the front portion of said receptacle, the rearward portion of said receptacle bottom resting on said axle; said tool handle gripping means being affixed to said upper portions; and said second tool receptacle comprising support means substantially vertically disposed between said handle and said container and having a plurality of tool-receiving pockets thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
244 words
A tool carrier comprising an essentially unitary tubular frame, a first tool receptacle, tool handle gripping means, and a second tool receptacle; said frame comprising a pair of identical opposed substantially reverse Z-shaped side members, each side member comprising an upper horizontal portion, an elongated intermediate portion extending downwardly and rearwardly, a lower portion extending downwardly and forwardly, and a vertical upwardly extending front leg, a front transverse member joining the upper ends of said front legs, and a transverse handle joining the rear ends of said upper horizontal portions; a transverse axle extending through the rear end portion of said lower portions; a wheel at each end of said axle, said wheels, lower portions, and legs being so dimensioned that the portion of said frame joining said lower portions and said legs forms a ground engaging member; said first tool receptacle comprising an upwardly open container having a bottom, four side walls, an overhanging upper lip about the upper periphery thereof, and a partition in the forward portion of said receptacle, said front transverse member engaging the forward portion of said overhanging lip of said first tool receptacle to support the front portion of said receptacle, the rearward portion of said receptacle bottom resting on said axle; said tool handle gripping means being affixed to said upper portions; and said second tool receptacle comprising support means substantially vertically disposed between said handle and said container and having a plurality of tool-receiving pockets thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A tool carrier as defined in claim 1, wherein the width of said first tool receptacle is substantially equal to the length of said axle between said wheels and a pair of holes are provided in said lip for said intermediate portion of said frame, on either side, to pass therethrough.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
85 words
A tool carrier as defined in claim 1, wherein said handle, upper horizontal portions, and an upper portion of said intermediate portion are fabricated as a single unitary member, said front transverse member, front legs, lower portion, and a lower portion of said intermediate portion are fabricated as a single unitary member, said unitary members terminating in free ends, the free ends of one of said unitary members being adapted to mate, and cooperate, with the free ends of the other of said unitary members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
66 words
A tool carrier as defined in claim 1, wherein said support means comprises a pair of uprights, the upper part of each upright having a hole through which said transverse handle passes, the lower portion of each upright engaging the lip of said first tool receptacle and further comprising at least one tray comprising said tool receiving pockets and extending between and supported by said uprights.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-08-03 | 1985-02-02 | 1985-08-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-03 | 1989-02-02 | 1989-08-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-03 | 1993-02-02 | 1993-08-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |