US4836374A — Fitted tool case

Claim 1

Independent Claim 237 words

A fitted tool case comprising: (a) a pair of synthetic resin platform members each having a peripheral sidewall, a base flange about the lower end of said sidewall, and a transverse top wall extending across the top of the cavity peripherally defined by said sidewall, said top wall having a multiplicity of depending pockets formed therein providing recesses configured and dimensioned to snugly receive a multiplicity of tools; (b) a pair of support members of relatively rigid material seated snugly within each of said cavities of said platform members, said support members having recesses in their upper surfaces closely conforming to the pockets of said platform members to provide support therefor; (c) an elongated base sheet member underlying said platform members and extending therebetween to provide a spacer section, said platform members being secured to the inner surface of said base sheet member and being spaced apart thereon a distance substantially equal to the combined height of the two platform members to permit said base sheet member to be folded about said spacer section to dispose said platform members in abutting relationship; (d) a fabric covering on the outer surface of said base sheet member; (e) means securing said fabric covering, platform members and base sheet member in assembly; (f) releasable closure means to secure said tool case in closed position with said platform members in abutting relationship; and (g) handle means for carrying said tool case.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 237 words

A fitted tool case comprising: (a) a pair of synthetic resin platform members each having a peripheral sidewall, a base flange about the lower end of said sidewall, and a transverse top wall extending across the top of the cavity peripherally defined by said sidewall, said top wall having a multiplicity of depending pockets formed therein providing recesses configured and dimensioned to snugly receive a multiplicity of tools; (b) a pair of support members of relatively rigid material seated snugly within each of said cavities of said platform members, said support members having recesses in their upper surfaces closely conforming to the pockets of said platform members to provide support therefor; (c) an elongated base sheet member underlying said platform members and extending therebetween to provide a spacer section, said platform members being secured to the inner surface of said base sheet member and being spaced apart thereon a distance substantially equal to the combined height of the two platform members to permit said base sheet member to be folded about said spacer section to dispose said platform members in abutting relationship; (d) a fabric covering on the outer surface of said base sheet member; (e) means securing said fabric covering, platform members and base sheet member in assembly; (f) releasable closure means to secure said tool case in closed position with said platform members in abutting relationship; and (g) handle means for carrying said tool case.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 45 words

The fitted tool case in accordance with claim 1 wherein a length of relatively thin and flexible synthetic resin sheet material is integrally formed to provide said platform members and a spacer section extending therebetween and overlying said spacer section of said base sheet member.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 42 words

The fitted tool case in accordance with claim 1 wherein said top walls of said platform members have upstanding ribs extending peripherally thereabout which interfit in the abutting relationship thereof to effect functional engagement in the closed portion of the tool case.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 38 words

The fitted tool case in accordance with claim 3 wherein the opposed surfaces of said upstanding ribs have cooperating detents and bosses which frictionally engage in the abutting relationship of said platform members to provide releasable retention means.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 50 words

The fitted tool case in accordance with claim 1 wherein said pockets in said top walls of said platform members have base walls and sidewalls, and wherein said pocket sidewalls have laterally inwardly projecting bosses to frictionally engage or overlie the tools seated therein for retention thereof within the pockets.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 51 words

The fitted tool case in accordance with claim 1 wherein said tool case additionally includes a resiliently deflectable cushioning member disposed between said base sheet member and fabric member at least in the areas underlying said platform members to provide a relatively soft feel to the faces of said tool case.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 48 words

The fitted tool case in accordance with claim 1 wherein said handle members comprise fabric straps secured to the fabric covering underlying each of said platform members and extending thereabove in the closed position of said tool case to provide a facile means for carrying said tool case.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 52 words

The fitted tool case in accordance with claim 1 wherein said tool case includes at least one pocket secured to said fabric covering underlying one of said platform members, said pocket having an opening adjacent its end spaced in the direction away from said spacer section, and closure means for said pocket.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 51 words

The fitted tool case in accordance with claim 1 wherein said tool case includes a pocket underlying each of said platform members disposed on said fabric covering, said pockets having an opening adjacent the end spaced from said spacer section, and releasable closure means for closing said opening of said pocket.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 68 words

The fitted tool case in accordance with claim 9 wherein one of said pocket members has the opening extending across its upper end, and wherein a pair of hanging rings are pivotally mounted in said pocket adjacent said opening for pivoting between a first position disposed within said pocket and a second position in which they extend upwardly therefrom for hanging said tool case upon a supporting structure.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 29 words

The fitted tool case in accordance with claim 1 wherein said means for scouring said fabric covering, platform members and base sheet member in assembly comprises stitching extending therethrough.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 316 words

A fitted tool case comprising: (a) an integrally formed liner member providing a spaced pair of synthetic resin platform members and a spacer section therebetween, each platform member having a peripheral sidewall, a base flange about the lower end of said sidewall, and a transverse top wall extending across the top of the cavity peripherally defined by said sidewall, said top wall having a multiplicity of depending pockets formed therein providing recesses configured and dimensioned to snugly receive a multiplicity of tools; (b) a pair of support members of relatively rigid material seated snugly within each of said cavities of said platform members, said support members having recesses in their upper surfaces closely conforming to the pockets of said platform members to provide support therefor; (c) an elongated base sheet member underlying said platform members and extending therebetween to provide a spacer section, said platform members being secured to the inner surface of said base sheet member and being spaced apart thereon a distance substantially equal to the combined height of the two platform members to permit said base sheet member to be folded about said spacer section to dispose said platform members in abutting relationship; (d) a fabric covering on the outer surface of said base sheet member; (e) a resiliently deflectable cushioning member disposed between said base sheet member and fabric member at least in the areas underlying said platform members to provide a relatively soft feel to the faces of said tool case; (f) means securing said fabric covering liner, and base sheet member in assembly; (g) releasable closure means to secure said tool case in closed position with said platform members in abutting relationship; and (h) fabric strap handle members secured to the fabric covering for each of said platform members and extending thereabove in the closed position of said tool case to provide a facile means for carrying said tool case.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 316 words

A fitted tool case comprising: (a) an integrally formed liner member providing a spaced pair of synthetic resin platform members and a spacer section therebetween, each platform member having a peripheral sidewall, a base flange about the lower end of said sidewall, and a transverse top wall extending across the top of the cavity peripherally defined by said sidewall, said top wall having a multiplicity of depending pockets formed therein providing recesses configured and dimensioned to snugly receive a multiplicity of tools; (b) a pair of support members of relatively rigid material seated snugly within each of said cavities of said platform members, said support members having recesses in their upper surfaces closely conforming to the pockets of said platform members to provide support therefor; (c) an elongated base sheet member underlying said platform members and extending therebetween to provide a spacer section, said platform members being secured to the inner surface of said base sheet member and being spaced apart thereon a distance substantially equal to the combined height of the two platform members to permit said base sheet member to be folded about said spacer section to dispose said platform members in abutting relationship; (d) a fabric covering on the outer surface of said base sheet member; (e) a resiliently deflectable cushioning member disposed between said base sheet member and fabric member at least in the areas underlying said platform members to provide a relatively soft feel to the faces of said tool case; (f) means securing said fabric covering liner, and base sheet member in assembly; (g) releasable closure means to secure said tool case in closed position with said platform members in abutting relationship; and (h) fabric strap handle members secured to the fabric covering for each of said platform members and extending thereabove in the closed position of said tool case to provide a facile means for carrying said tool case.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 42 words

The fitted tool case in accordance with claim 12 wherein said top walls of said platform members have upstanding ribs extending peripherally thereabout which interfit in the abutting relationship thereof to effect functional engagement in the closed position of the tool case.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 38 words

The fitted tool case in accordance with claim 13 wherein the opposed surfaces of said upstanding ribs have cooperating detents and bosses which frictionally engage in the abutting relationship of said platform members to provide releasable retention means.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 50 words

The fitted tool case in accordance with claim 12 wherein said pockets in said top walls of said platform members have base walls and sidewalls, and wherein said pocket sidewalls have laterally inwardly projecting bosses to frictionally engage or overlie the tools seated therein for retention thereof within the pockets.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 52 words

The fitted tool case in accordance with claim 12 wherein said tool case includes at least one pocket secured to said fabric covering underlying one of said platform members, said pocket having an opening adjacent its end spaced in the direction away from said spacer section, and closure means for said pocket.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 51 words

The fitted tool case in accordance with claim 12 wherein said tool case includes a pocket underlying each of said platform members disposed on said fabric covering, said pockets having an opening adjacent the end spaced from said spacer section, and releasable closure means for closing said opening of said pocket.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 68 words

The fitted tool case in accordance with claim 17 wherein one of said pocket members has the opening extending across its upper end, and wherein a pair of hanging rings are pivotally mounted in said pocket adjacent said opening for pivoting between a first position disposed within said pocket and a second position in which they extend upwardly therefrom for hanging said tool case upon a supporting structure.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 27 words

The fitted tool case in accordance with claim 12 wherein said means securing said fabric covering, base sheet member and liner in assembly comprises stitching extending therethrough.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1992-06-05	1992-12-05	1993-06-06	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	1996-06-05	1996-12-05	1997-06-06	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2000-06-05	2000-12-05	2001-06-06	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

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