US5810168A
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Tool box with integral AM/FM radio and power outlets
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1997-05-09
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Granted: 1998-09-22
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Expires: 2017-05-09
Abstract
Abstract A tool box with integrated electrical outlets and AM/FM radio. A radio is mounted on the interior of a tool box with the speakers mounted flush on the front face of the exterior. Additionally, a plurality of power outlets are located on the exterior. The radio and the power outlets are electrically coupled to an input socket for supplying power thereto. The radio and the speakers are adapted for use in harsh working conditions such as dust and rain. To that cause, the speakers should be made of a water or moisture resistant material, and a gasket may be disposed underneath the control knobs of the radio. A grill may also be mounted over the speakers to provide additional protection. The electrical system is protected by a GFI circuit breaker.
Inventors
- 👤 Steven A. Eggering
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:21
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C15/00; B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; B25H3/02; H; H04; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/06; H04B1/08; H04B1/086; H04B1/38; H04B2001/3894
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A tool box comprising: a bottom defining a storage space therein, said bottom having a closed base, a plurality of closed sides, and an open top; a lid hingedly attached to said bottom; a radio unit disposed within said bottom; a speaker disposed within said bottom, said speaker operatively coupled with said radio; an input socket for receiving alternating-current electrical power, said input socket disposed within said bottom; and a plurality of power outlets disposed in said bottom and electrically coupled to said input socket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A tool box comprising: a bottom defining a storage space therein, said bottom having a closed base, a plurality of closed sides, and an open top; a lid hingedly attached to said bottom; a radio unit disposed within said bottom; a speaker disposed within said bottom, said speaker operatively coupled with said radio; an input socket for receiving alternating-current electrical power, said input socket disposed within said bottom; and a plurality of power outlets disposed in said bottom and electrically coupled to said input socket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The tool box of claim 1, further comprising, including said speaker, a plurality of speakers disposed within said bottom, said speakers operatively coupled with said radio.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The tool box of claim 2, wherein said radio has a thin profile that extends along a side of said bottom.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The tool box of claim 3, wherein one of said sides of said bottom is the front side, and said speaker are disposed in said front side.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The tool box of claim 4, wherein the front of said speakers are flush with said front side of said bottom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The tool box of claim 2, wherein said speakers are made of a moisture resistant outer material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The tool box of claim 2, further comprising a cover mounted over said speakers.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The tool box of claim 7, wherein said cover is a grill configuration.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The tool box of claim 1, wherein one of said sides of said bottom is the front side, and said power outlets are disposed in said front side.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The tool box of claim 1, further comprising a handle disposed upon said lid.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The tool box of claim 10, wherein said handle is disposed within a recess on said lid.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
The tool box of claim 1, further comprising one or more latches, a portion of each said latch disposed on said bottom, and another portion of each said latch correspondingly disposed on said lid.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
The tool box of claim 1, further comprising a GFI circuit protector operatively coupled to said power outlets.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
The tool box of claim 1, further comprising an audio cassette tape player disposed within and integrated with said radio unit.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The tool box of claim 1, further comprising an audio compact disc player disposed within and integrated with said radio unit.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
The tool box of claim 1, further comprising protecting means disposed within said bottom to protect said radio unit from dust and other elements.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
27 words
The tool box of claim 16, wherein said protecting means consists of a seal separating said radio unit from the remainder of the inside of said bottom.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
26 words
The tool box of claim 17, wherein said radio unit contains a plurality of control knobs, and further comprising a gasket disposed beneath each said knob.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
17 words
The tool box of claim 1, further comprising reinforcement ribs disposed about said bottom and said lid.
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