US4674665A
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Vehicle tool box with peripheral drain means
Assignee: LRV Corp A CORP OF
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Filing: 1986-08-29
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Granted: 1987-06-23
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Expires: 2006-08-29
Abstract
Abstract A tool box which is positioned in and supported by the bed of a pick-up truck. The tool box has a pivoting lid to allow access to the tools and a side located drip rail channel part to prevent entry of moisture into the tool box interior.
Inventors
- 👤 LeRoy Van Kirk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:51
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R9/00; B60R11/00; B60R11/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
In a tool box adapted for positioning in the bed of a pick-up truck, said tool box comprising in combination a receptacle having interconnected side and end walls and a bottom wall to form a storage compartment having a top opening, a removable lid covering said storage compartment top opening, said receptacle side walls including an integral marginal trough-forming channel part extending downwardly and outwardly of the receptacle side walls, said channel part constituting means for catching moisture from said removable lid to prevent entry of the moisture into said storage compartment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
In a tool box adapted for positioning in the bed of a pick-up truck, said tool box comprising in combination a receptacle having interconnected side and end walls and a bottom wall to form a storage compartment having a top opening, a removable lid covering said storage compartment top opening, said receptacle side walls including an integral marginal trough-forming channel part extending downwardly and outwardly of the receptacle side walls, said channel part constituting means for catching moisture from said removable lid to prevent entry of the moisture into said storage compartment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The tool box of claim 1 wherein said channel part includes a bottom wall having a drain bore extending therethrough.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The tool box of claim 1 wherein said channel part is continuous and integral with said receptacle end walls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
82 words
The tool box of claim 3 and a second lid covering a portion of said storage compartment top opening, said first mentioned lid pivotally connected to said second lid at an end edge of the second lid, said second lid including a lower wall part and an upstanding lip positioned adjacent said end edge for deflecting moisture from said first mentioned lid away from said storage compartment towards said channel part as the first mentioned lid is pivoted towards an open position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
80 words
The tool box of claim 4 wherein said first mentioned lid includes a wall part and a continuous downturned peripheral lip, said first mentioned lip abutting said channel part when the lid is in a closed position, said first mentioned lid also including a continuous downturned lip spaced from said peripheral lip, said downturned lip abutting with said receptacle side wall when the lid is in its said closed position wherein said receptacle is completely sealed against entry of moisture.
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) | 1990-06-22 | 1990-12-22 | 1991-06-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-06-22 | 1994-12-22 | 1995-06-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-06-22 | 1998-12-22 | 1999-06-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |