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Combination tool box and stool
Assignee: BRANTINGHAM DESIGN Inc 6137 HIGHWAY 45 LISBON OH 44432 A CORP OF OH
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Filing: 1987-04-24
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Granted: 1988-05-17
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Expires: 2007-04-24
Abstract
Abstract A combination tool box and stool that provides a self-contained multiple compartmentalized tool box configuration within an independent structural support case defining a stool independent of the tool box.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark Brantingham
- 👤 Robert Coffee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:16
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; B25H3/02; A; A47; A47C; A47C13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A combination tool box and stool comprises in combination a storage portion having a storage base, compound recessed areas on said outer surface of said storage base, a reinforced handle support bracket extending from said compound recessed areas, a tool tray removably positioned on said reinforced handle support bracket in spaced relation to said storage base, a rib divider in said storage base defining horizontal and vertical stabilization for said storage base, a pair of oppositely disposed spaced shoulders on said handle support bracket for registerably securing said tool tray thereon, a stool portion removably secured on said handle support bracket, enclosing said tool tray and said storage base, said stool portion having reinforcing means registerable on said storage base, a hand grip on said handle support bracket registerably engaged through said tool tray and said stool portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A combination tool box and stool comprises in combination a storage portion having a storage base, compound recessed areas on said outer surface of said storage base, a reinforced handle support bracket extending from said compound recessed areas, a tool tray removably positioned on said reinforced handle support bracket in spaced relation to said storage base, a rib divider in said storage base defining horizontal and vertical stabilization for said storage base, a pair of oppositely disposed spaced shoulders on said handle support bracket for registerably securing said tool tray thereon, a stool portion removably secured on said handle support bracket, enclosing said tool tray and said storage base, said stool portion having reinforcing means registerable on said storage base, a hand grip on said handle support bracket registerably engaged through said tool tray and said stool portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A combination tool box and stool of claim 1 wherein said reinforcing means registerable on said storage base comprises support legs integral with said stool portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination tool box and stool of claim 1 wherein said stool portion has pairs of upper portion walls that are inwardly tapered equally.
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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) | 1991-05-17 | 1991-11-16 | 1992-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-05-17 | 1995-11-16 | 1996-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-05-17 | 1999-11-16 | 2000-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |