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Mechanic's tool box and head rest
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-12-16
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Granted: 1982-07-27
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Expires: 2000-12-16
Abstract
Abstract A tool box having a built-in head rest for use by a mechanic when working under low machinery. The article itself comprises a container for tools having a head rest mounted on the top surface of the container.
Inventors
- 👤 John H. Potter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:05
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C9/00; A47C9/02; A47C9/027; A47G; A47G9/00; A47G9/10; A47G9/1009; B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; B25H3/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S312/00; Y10S312/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
Combination tool box and head rest comprising: a hollow container having a top and a bottom, which are rigidly and fixed with respect to each other, said top wall having a front portion and a horizontal rear portion parallel to said bottom, spaced apart side walls rising from said bottom and terminating at a point spaced from said top so as to form large openings on opposite sides of said container, a front wall extending between and connecting said side walls and said top and bottom, a back wall rising from said bottom and terminating at a point spaced from said top, a pair of pillars extending from intersections of said side walls and said back wall to said top and forming a large opening between said top and back wall, the front portion of said top wall being downwardly inclined and provided with a centrally located depression adapted to receive a human head, and at least one divider having an edge fixed to said bottom and extending between said front wall and said back wall to form a plurality of compartments for containing tools, replacement parts, or the like.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
Combination tool box and head rest comprising: a hollow container having a top and a bottom, which are rigidly and fixed with respect to each other, said top wall having a front portion and a horizontal rear portion parallel to said bottom, spaced apart side walls rising from said bottom and terminating at a point spaced from said top so as to form large openings on opposite sides of said container, a front wall extending between and connecting said side walls and said top and bottom, a back wall rising from said bottom and terminating at a point spaced from said top, a pair of pillars extending from intersections of said side walls and said back wall to said top and forming a large opening between said top and back wall, the front portion of said top wall being downwardly inclined and provided with a centrally located depression adapted to receive a human head, and at least one divider having an edge fixed to said bottom and extending between said front wall and said back wall to form a plurality of compartments for containing tools, replacement parts, or the like.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The head rest for containing tools of claim 1 wherein said front wall, said side walls, and said back wall are sealed to said bottom so that oil in said compartments cannot leak out.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said bottom, said side walls, said back wall, and said front wall are rectangular.
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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) | 1985-07-26 | 1986-01-25 | 1986-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-07-26 | 1990-01-25 | 1990-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-07-26 | 1994-01-25 | 1994-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |