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Toolbox

Assignee: Tung I Enterprise Co Ltd
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Filing: 1993-02-12
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Granted: 1993-12-21
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Expires: 2013-02-12
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Abstract

Abstract A toolbox has a main casing part which confines first and second tool receiving compartments therein, and a first casing cover hinged to the main casing part and turnable between a folded position, wherein the first casing cover covers the first tool receiving compartment, and an open position, wherein the first tool receiving compartment is uncovered. The first casing cover confines a third tool receiving compartment therein. A second casing cover is hinged to the main casing part and is turnable between a folded position, wherein the second casing cover covers the second tool receiving compartment, and an open position, wherein the second tool receiving compartment is uncovered. The second casing cover confines a fourth tool receiving compartment therein. An inner tray is hinged to the second casing cover and is turnable between a folded position, wherein the inner tray covers the fourth tool receiving compartment, and an open position, wherein the fourth tool receiving compartment is uncovered. The inner tray extends into the second and fourth tool receiving compartments when the inner tray and the second casing cover are in the respective folded positions. The inner tray confines a fifth tool receiving compartment therein.

Inventors

  • 👤 Chang Chen

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-07 23:14
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; B25H3/06; B25H3/02; B25H3/021; B25H3/023

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim 192 words
A toolbox, comprising: a main casing part which confines first and second tool receiving compartments therein; a first casing cover hinged to said main casing part and turnable between a folded position, wherein said first casing cover covers said first tool receiving compartment, and an open position, wherein said first tool receiving compartment is uncovered, said first casing cover confining a third tool receiving compartment therein; a second casing cover hinged to said main casing part and turnable between a folded position, wherein said second casing cover covers said second tool receiving compartment, and an open position, wherein said second tool receiving compartment is uncovered, said second casing cover confining a fourth tool receiving compartment therein; and an inner tray hinged to said second casing cover and turnable between a folded position, wherein said inner tray covers said fourth tool receiving compartment, and an open position, wherein said fourth tool receiving compartment is uncovered, said inner tray extending into said second and fourth tool receiving compartments when said inner tray and said second casing cover are in the respective said folded positions, said inner tray confining a fifth tool receiving compartment therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 192 words
A toolbox, comprising: a main casing part which confines first and second tool receiving compartments therein; a first casing cover hinged to said main casing part and turnable between a folded position, wherein said first casing cover covers said first tool receiving compartment, and an open position, wherein said first tool receiving compartment is uncovered, said first casing cover confining a third tool receiving compartment therein; a second casing cover hinged to said main casing part and turnable between a folded position, wherein said second casing cover covers said second tool receiving compartment, and an open position, wherein said second tool receiving compartment is uncovered, said second casing cover confining a fourth tool receiving compartment therein; and an inner tray hinged to said second casing cover and turnable between a folded position, wherein said inner tray covers said fourth tool receiving compartment, and an open position, wherein said fourth tool receiving compartment is uncovered, said inner tray extending into said second and fourth tool receiving compartments when said inner tray and said second casing cover are in the respective said folded positions, said inner tray confining a fifth tool receiving compartment therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 62 words
The toolbox as claimed in claim 1, further comprising: a first fastening device provided on said main casing part and said first casing cover for retaining releasably said first casing cover in the folded position; and a second fastening device provided on said main casing part and said second casing cover for retaining releasably said second casing cover in the folded position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 18 words
The toolbox as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a handle formed integrally on said main casing part.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 30 words
The toolbox as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least of said first, second, third, fourth and fifth tool receiving compartments is formed with at least one tool receiving space.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 22 words
The toolbox as claimed in claim further comprising a flexible hinge strip interconnecting said main casing part and said first casing cover.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 22 words
The toolbox as claimed in claim further comprising a flexible hinge strip interconnecting said main casing part and said second casing cover.

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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) 1996-12-20 1997-06-21 1997-12-21 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 2000-12-20 2001-06-21 2001-12-21 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 2004-12-20 2005-06-21 2005-12-21 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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