US5145064A
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Double-matched tool box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-03-19
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Granted: 1992-09-08
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Expires: 2011-03-19
Abstract
Abstract A double-matched tool box, comprising two unit tool boxes attached together side by side through tongue and groove joint. Each unit tool box has a hand-hold portion for the purpose of hand carrying and is comprised of two hinged compartments having a plurality of tool storage holes symmetrically made at the inside. The two unit tool boxes can be attached together for use as a solid tool box or separated from each other for use as two independent tool boxes.
Inventors
- 👤 Kuen-Jenn Chen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:44
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; B25H3/02; B25H3/021; B25H3/023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A double-matched tool box for keeping tools, the improvement comprising two face-matched unit tool boxes respectively releasably connected through a tongue and groove joint, said unit tool boxes being each comprised of two hinged compartments connected through a unitary triangle connecting bar and defining therein a plurality of tool storage holes, said two hinged compartments including one having a hand-hold portion for carrying purpose and two retaining notches, and the other having two fastening means releasably fastened in said two retaining notches to firmly secure said two hinged compartments in a closed condition, and wherein said two unit tool boxes can be separated from each other for use as an independent tool box each.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A double-matched tool box for keeping tools, the improvement comprising two face-matched unit tool boxes respectively releasably connected through a tongue and groove joint, said unit tool boxes being each comprised of two hinged compartments connected through a unitary triangle connecting bar and defining therein a plurality of tool storage holes, said two hinged compartments including one having a hand-hold portion for carrying purpose and two retaining notches, and the other having two fastening means releasably fastened in said two retaining notches to firmly secure said two hinged compartments in a closed condition, and wherein said two unit tool boxes can be separated from each other for use as an independent tool box each.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The double-matched tool box of claim 1, wherein said triangle connecting bar is formed by cut portion of said upper compartment so that said upper compartment can be rotated through 90° angle relative to said triangle connecting bar when said lower compartment is kept in a standing position.
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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) | 1995-09-08 | 1996-03-09 | 1996-09-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-09-08 | 2000-03-09 | 2000-09-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-09-08 | 2004-03-09 | 2004-09-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |