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Tool set apparatus
Assignee: AWI Acquisition Co Inc
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Filing: 1993-11-30
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Granted: 1994-11-29
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Expires: 2013-11-30
Abstract
Abstract A tool set apparatus for various tools and accessories for tools. The invention includes adaptable and rotatable flip indexes to secure drill bits, power bits, screwdriver bits, keys, sockets, chucks or other tools in a tray or easy to carry blow molded case. The specific flip index or tool required may be grasped and removed from the apparatus for a specific task. A removable slide member allows a specific tool to be releasably engaged and secured. The flip index adapts to the changing collection of tools as various sizes of tools can be selectively positioned on the flip index. A notch in the slide member allows the slide member to securely hold the tool.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeffrey E. Bennett
- 👤 Tseng Y. Chuan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 15:59
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; B25H3/003; B25H3/02; B25H3/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 33
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A closeable apparatus for tool storage, comprising: a tray, one or more flip indexes pivotally secured to said tray, said flip indexes having a base, said base including a channel extending longitudinally through said base, one or more slide members, said slide members having a rod secured to a guide, said slide members adapted to be slidably and selectively positioned onto said base by controlled longitudinal movement of said guide in communication with said channel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A closeable apparatus for tool storage, comprising: a tray, one or more flip indexes pivotally secured to said tray, said flip indexes having a base, said base including a channel extending longitudinally through said base, one or more slide members, said slide members having a rod secured to a guide, said slide members adapted to be slidably and selectively positioned onto said base by controlled longitudinal movement of said guide in communication with said channel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1 where said one or more slide members are removable from said base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The apparatus of claim 1, said base further comprises one or more studs positioned on opposite ends of said base, said one or more studs adapted to engage receptacles on said tray to allow controlled pivoting movement of said base while said base is attached to said tray.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 1 where said flip index is removable from said apparatus.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 3 where said flip index is removable from said apparatus.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 where said rods are of a cylindrical shape.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 where said rods are of a cylindrical shape and some of said rods have a larger diameter.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 where said apparatus comprises a blow molded case.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 where said rods are of a cylindrical shape and some of said rods have a nonuniform diameter.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 1 where said slide members releasably engage and secure a female end on a tool or a male end on a tool.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
66 words
A blow molded case, one or more tool support means pivotally and releasably secured to said blow molded case, said one or more tool support means having a channel means, and one or more tool deployment means, said one or more tool deployment means adapted to be slidably and selectively positioned onto said tool support means by controlled longitudinal movement in communication with said channel means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
66 words
A blow molded case, one or more tool support means pivotally and releasably secured to said blow molded case, said one or more tool support means having a channel means, and one or more tool deployment means, said one or more tool deployment means adapted to be slidably and selectively positioned onto said tool support means by controlled longitudinal movement in communication with said channel means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus of claim 11 where said tool support means further comprises one or more studs, said studs adapted to engage receptacles on said blow molded case to allow controlled pivoting movement of said tool support means while said tool support means is attached to said case.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 11 where said tool deployment means comprise cylindrical shaped rods and some of said rods have a larger diameter or a nonuniform diameter.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 11 where said one or more tool deployment means are removable from said tool support means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 11 where said tool support means is removable from said blow molded case.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 11 where said tool deployment means comprise a male end portion to releasably secure a tool.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 11 where said tool deployment means comprise a female end portion to releasably secure a tool.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 11 where said tool deployment means releasably engages and secures a female end on a tool or a male end on a tool.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 11 where said tool deployment means further comprises a notch.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
84 words
A closeable apparatus for tool storage comprising: a bottom portion, one or more flip indexes pivotally and releasably secured to said bottom portion, said one or more flip indexes each comprising a base, said base comprising a channel; and a plurality of slide members, said slide members including a rod secured to a guide, said rods comprising a notch, said slide members adapted to be slidably and selectively positioned onto said base by controlled longitudinal movement of said guide in communication with said channel.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
84 words
A closeable apparatus for tool storage comprising: a bottom portion, one or more flip indexes pivotally and releasably secured to said bottom portion, said one or more flip indexes each comprising a base, said base comprising a channel; and a plurality of slide members, said slide members including a rod secured to a guide, said rods comprising a notch, said slide members adapted to be slidably and selectively positioned onto said base by controlled longitudinal movement of said guide in communication with said channel.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 20 where said notch is adapted to bias said rod so that said rod releasably engages and secures a tool.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 20 where said notch permits a portion of said rod to compress to releasably engage and secure a tool.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus of claim 20 where said base comprises one or more studs, said studs adapted to releasably engage receptacles on said tray and said one or more flip indexes are removable from said tray.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 20 where said rods are cylindrically shaped and some of said rods have a larger diameter or a nonuniform diameter.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 20 where said apparatus comprises a blow molded case.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
87 words
A closeable blow molded case for tool storage comprising: a bottom portion and a top portion, one or more bases pivotally and releasably secured to said bottom portion, said one or more bases each including a channel; and a plurality of slide members, said slide members having a rod secured to a guide, said rods comprising a notch, said slide members adapted to be slidably and selectively positioned onto one or more of said bases by controlled longitudinal movement of said guide in communication with said channel.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
87 words
A closeable blow molded case for tool storage comprising: a bottom portion and a top portion, one or more bases pivotally and releasably secured to said bottom portion, said one or more bases each including a channel; and a plurality of slide members, said slide members having a rod secured to a guide, said rods comprising a notch, said slide members adapted to be slidably and selectively positioned onto one or more of said bases by controlled longitudinal movement of said guide in communication with said channel.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 26 where said rod releasably engages and secures a female end on a tool or a male end on a tool.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
77 words
A flip index comprising: a base having a channel extending longitudinally through said base and at least one stud on said base adapted to releasably engage at least one receptacle in a tray; one or more slide members positioned on said base, said slide members having a rod secured to a guide, said slide members adapted to be slidably and selectively positioned onto said base by controlled longitudinal movement of said guide in communication with said channel.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
77 words
A flip index comprising: a base having a channel extending longitudinally through said base and at least one stud on said base adapted to releasably engage at least one receptacle in a tray; one or more slide members positioned on said base, said slide members having a rod secured to a guide, said slide members adapted to be slidably and selectively positioned onto said base by controlled longitudinal movement of said guide in communication with said channel.
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