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Drywaller's tool box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-09-29
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Granted: 1983-11-22
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Expires: 2002-09-29
Abstract
Abstract The invention is a carrying case for drywaller's tools, which constitute primarily a series of paste applicator blades of varying widths, the case comprising a case body itself, and a rack contained within the case which defines a series of parallel slots into which the blades are inserted. The rack is of narrowing width from one end to the other to accommodate neatly the graduated blade size of a standard set of drywaller hanger's blades, and the lid for the case has an aperture through which protrude the handles of the blades. A specialized carrying strap, and mounting loops on the side of the case, hold tape and other tools.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary L. Polk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:29
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/02; B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; B25H3/02; A45C5/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S312/00; Y10S312/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A drywaller hanger's tool kit comprising: (a) a case; (b) a blade-holding rack defining a plurality of parallel vertical slots; (c) said rack having converging sidewalls such that the width of said slots progressively decrease from a widest slot to a narrowest slot; and (d) a lid for said case having a blade handle clearance cutout spanning said slots centrally and perpendicular thereto, such that a plurality of drywall paste applicator blades of decreasing blade width can be stored in the respective decreasing-width slots of said rack with the handles of said blades extending through said cutout when said lid is on said case.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A drywaller hanger's tool kit comprising: (a) a case; (b) a blade-holding rack defining a plurality of parallel vertical slots; (c) said rack having converging sidewalls such that the width of said slots progressively decrease from a widest slot to a narrowest slot; and (d) a lid for said case having a blade handle clearance cutout spanning said slots centrally and perpendicular thereto, such that a plurality of drywall paste applicator blades of decreasing blade width can be stored in the respective decreasing-width slots of said rack with the handles of said blades extending through said cutout when said lid is on said case.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
Structure according to claim 1 wherein said case is rectangular and said rack is substantially triangular and symmetrically disposed in said case about a central transverse plan to define two triangular compartments therein alongside said rack.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
Structure according to claim 1 wherein said slots are defined by a series of partitions, and the height of said partitions decreases with the width of said slots.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
Structure according to claim 1 and including a plurality of fasteners mounted to the exterior of said case for fastening drywall tools.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
Structure according to claim 4 wherein said fasteners include a pair of aligned, horizontal loops for engaging the handle of a long-handled drywall paste blade.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
Structure according to claim 1 wherein said case includes oppositely extended handgrips on the opposite sides thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
49 words
Structure according to claim 6 and including a carrying strap connected to said case, said strap being releasible at at least one end dimensioned to pass through the center of a roll of drywall tape, whereby a series of rolls of drywall tape can be stowed on said strap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
Structure according to claim 7 wherein said case has a pair of oppositely directed handgrips on the opposite sides thereof and said strap connects to said handgrips.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
Structure according to claim 1 wherein said slots are defined by a plurality of partitions having tapered top edges to act as blade guides.
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