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US4660880A
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Underhood tool box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-12-16
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Granted: 1987-04-28
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Expires: 2005-12-16
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a storage device for tools and the like, which is mounted adjacent the interior side of a front quarter panel and over the curved surface of a fender well.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter D. Bensch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:11
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H5/00; B60; B60R; B60R11/00; B60R11/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A tool apparatus for automobile engine compartment installation adjacent the interior side of a front quarter panel and over the curved surface of a fender well comprising: a base arcuately formed to fit contiguous with the curved surface of said fender well; a front panel and a rear panel each having an arcuate lower margin to conform to the shape of said base; a front sidewall; a rear sidewall; a storage bin defined by said base, said front panel, said rear panel, said front sidewall and said rear sidewall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A tool apparatus for automobile engine compartment installation adjacent the interior side of a front quarter panel and over the curved surface of a fender well comprising: a base arcuately formed to fit contiguous with the curved surface of said fender well; a front panel and a rear panel each having an arcuate lower margin to conform to the shape of said base; a front sidewall; a rear sidewall; a storage bin defined by said base, said front panel, said rear panel, said front sidewall and said rear sidewall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 including: an access lid pivotally mounted along one edge of said rear panel for covering said storage bin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus according to claim 2 wherein: said access lid includes an extended lip portion for preventing the entry of foreign matter into said storage bin.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 including: a plurality of fastener brackets for fixedly mounting said apparatus to said quarter panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus according to claim 4 wherein: said fastener brackets include hinge means for pivotally securing said access lid over said storage bin.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 including: a plurality of divider panels disposed within said storage bin for compartmentalization and organization of the contents therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 including: a rim defined by an upper edge of said front panel, said rear sidewall and said front sidewall which is rounded to eliminate a sharp edge for protection of the user.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein: said rear panel includes a horizontal ridge for providing support of said apparatus along said fender well.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
105 words
A tool storage apparatus for automobile engine compartment installation adjacent the interior side of a front quarter panel and over the curved surface of a fender well comprising: a base arcuately formed to fit contiguous with the curved surface of said fender well; a front panel and a rear panel each having an arcuate lower margin to conform to the shape of said base; a front sidewall; a rear sidewall; a storage bin defined by said base, said front panel, said rear panel, said front sidewall and said rear sidewall; and a plurality of fastener brackets for fixedly mounting said apparatus to said quarter panel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
105 words
A tool storage apparatus for automobile engine compartment installation adjacent the interior side of a front quarter panel and over the curved surface of a fender well comprising: a base arcuately formed to fit contiguous with the curved surface of said fender well; a front panel and a rear panel each having an arcuate lower margin to conform to the shape of said base; a front sidewall; a rear sidewall; a storage bin defined by said base, said front panel, said rear panel, said front sidewall and said rear sidewall; and a plurality of fastener brackets for fixedly mounting said apparatus to said quarter panel.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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