US4770330A
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Multi-piece straddle bed tool box for use with pickup trucks
Assignee: Deflecta Shield Corp
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Filing: 1986-12-15
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Granted: 1988-09-13
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Expires: 2006-12-15
Abstract
Abstract A tool box designed to be size adjustable and for disassembly for easy storage and shipment. It has a removable center compartment and a pair of preferably identical end storage compartments adapted for conforming, straddle bed fitting in the bed of a pickup. The center section may be used for wide bed tool boxes, and may be removed for narrow bed tool boxes, and as well may be removed for storage. Thus, significant advantages of the three-piece straddle bed tool box are achieved.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas L. Bonstead
- 👤 William S. Wagner, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:56
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R11/00; B60R11/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A multi-piece straddle bed tool box for pickups which have a cab and a bed, said bed being defined by at least two spaced apart bed walls, comprising: at least two storage compartments a removable center compartment defined by front, rear and bottom walls, and having first and second end walls, and a covering lid, each of said end walls having a fastening lip; and means for removably attaching each of said first and second end wall fastening lips to said storage compartments, respectively, each said storage compartment having a movable top lid, said storage compartments being adapted for conforming straddle bed fitting in the bed of a pickup truck by extending from one bed wall across to the other bed wall, each of said storage compartments having a shoulder portion which extends over one of said bed walls, said straddle bed tool box being adapted for positioning directly behind the cab.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A multi-piece straddle bed tool box for pickups which have a cab and a bed, said bed being defined by at least two spaced apart bed walls, comprising: at least two storage compartments a removable center compartment defined by front, rear and bottom walls, and having first and second end walls, and a covering lid, each of said end walls having a fastening lip; and means for removably attaching each of said first and second end wall fastening lips to said storage compartments, respectively, each said storage compartment having a movable top lid, said storage compartments being adapted for conforming straddle bed fitting in the bed of a pickup truck by extending from one bed wall across to the other bed wall, each of said storage compartments having a shoulder portion which extends over one of said bed walls, said straddle bed tool box being adapted for positioning directly behind the cab.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The straddle bed tool box of claim 1 wherein said center compartment end walls are inwardly positioned with respect to said fastening lips.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The straddle bed tool box of claim 2 wherein said center compartment lid is hingedly attached to said center compartment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
the straddle bed tool box of claim 3 wherein said center compartment lid is attached to said center compartment by two hinges to allow opening from either the front or rear thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The straddle bed tool box of claim 1 wherein each of said storage compartments has a top lid which is hinged for movement from open to closed position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The straddle bed tool box of claim 5 wherein each said storage compartment top lid has an associated latch mechanism for releasably latching said top lid to the storage compartment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The straddle bed tool box of claim 1 wherein said center compartment has a water drain hole for draining of water therefrom.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The straddle bed tool box of claim 1 wherein said center compartment end walls are positioned in a recessed position with respect to said fastening lips, and thus adapted for easy cut-out if desired.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-09-13 | 1996-03-14 | 1996-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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