Abstract: A storage compartment for attachment to anchor rails on a pickup truck. The compartment has a main body and a bottom defining an open-ended box and doors are coupled to the box and operable to close the box and to provide access, and releasable latches are coupled to the box to attach the storage compartment to the anchor rails. The compartment is part of a cargo anchoring and protection system for pickup trucks.

Abstract: A removable vehicle trunk organizer comprising a container with a variable number of separated compartments and a reversible locking device for laterally securing the container within a vehicle trunk. The reversible locking device comprises a spiral throw-out lock with at least one extensible leg linked to an exterior actuator.

Abstract: A hidden storage system incorporated in the bed of a vehicle without altering the bed's external appearance or various contours thereof, and without revealing the storage system by assembly of modules containing various individual components. The storage system is located adjacent the wheel well sections of the bed, and uses hinges to open and close fender/side panel sections of the bed, either upwardly, downwardly or sideways. Since the storage system does not alter the truck's external appearance, it reduces the attraction for theft. Also, since the storage area does not extend inwardly beyond the conventional wheel wells, the storage system leaves most of the truck bed free for use. The hidden storage system may be incorporated into the bed of various side panel configurations without detracting from the appearance of the side panels configurations.

Abstract: A partition system for the bed of a utility vehicle includes a divider frame with first and second opposing side edges and a bottom edge. At least one extendible bumper extends from the first opposing side edge of the divider frame. At least one opposing bumper extends from the second opposing side edge, and at least one storage container is mounted to the divider frame. Preferably the divider is in frictional engagement with the sides of the bed of the utility vehicle and includes a plurality of mounted storage containers. In some embodiments, the frictional engagement is achieved with spring biased bumpers, and in other embodiments handle and gear arrangements are used. The divider is removable and may be placed in a predetermined location to act as a mobile storage container. A parallel brace may be used to hold subpanels in place between the divider frame and the brace. Additionally storage containers may be mounted on the removable subpanels.

Abstract: An improved truck bed extender particularly adapted for ease of installation and removal. When not being used to extend the truck bed, the extender is advantageously adapted to quickly and easily create a secondary storage area. In one embodiment, the extender includes a first side wall, a second side wall, a connecting wall, a first mount and a second mount. The connecting wall extends between the first side wall and the second side wall, and cooperates with the first side wall and second side wall to form a generally U-shape frame. The first mount is secured to the first side wall and includes a first interlocking member. The second mount is secured to the second side wall and comprises a second interlocking member.

Abstract: A storage bag for a pickup truck provides a convenient way for people to use the bed of their pickup truck to store possessions. The storage bag is in the shape of the truck bed. The bag is preferably lightweight and waterproof. The bag is constructed from one piece of nylon to help eliminate seams, which aids in weatherproofing. A zipper extends around the top surface of the bag to aid in the opening, closing, and packing of the bag. There is also a zippered flap on the end so that cargo can be stored or retrieved by opening the hinged gate of the truck bed. The bag optionally has waterproof pockets for smaller items. Grommets are provided on an upper surface of the bag for securing the bag to the truck with rope, bungee cords, or the like. The storage bag stands alone and retains its shape without the aid of the truck. When the storage bag is empty, it is easily collapsed and folded for storage.

Abstract: A removable storage assembly (24) for a truck bed cargo area (12) of the type having a first inner side wall (16) having a first lip (18) extending inwardly, and a second inner side wall (20) having a second lip (22) extending inwardly. The removable storage assembly (24) includes a lid (26) having flanges (28) for extending between the first inner side wall (16) and the second inner side wall (20). The flanges (28) extending over and positioned above the first lip (18) and the second lip (22). The lid (26) is characterized by a first tab (30) and a second tab (32) extending from the lid (26) below the flanges (28) and disposed under the first lip (18) and the second lip (22) to retain the lid (26) and to allow pivotal rotation of the lid (26) from a closed position (34) to an open position (36).

Abstract: A container is provided including a housing having a lower extent and an upper extent. The upper extent has a length greater than that of the lower extent to define a pair of side extents one of which extends from the housing further than a second one of the side extents. Also included is a cabinet and at least one cubbyhole for storing various items within the housing. Both the cabinet and the cubbyhole each have a locking mechanism for precluding unauthorized access thereto.

Abstract: The side panels of a storage enclosure are intersected by slots or slip channels that mate with support rails attached to the load bed sidewalls of a pickup truck. The storage enclosure is installed by sliding it forward, with the storage enclosure riding on the support rails to an operative position wherein the access opening of the storage enclosure is presented flush with the tailgate access opening and the storage compartment is conveniently accessible when the tailgate is open and is secured against unauthorized access when the tailgate is closed. Vertical movement of the storage enclosure relative to the load bed is blocked by engagement of slip channel shoulders against the slip rails. Forward movement of the storage enclosure is blocked by the rear wheel well fenders of the pickup truck. Rearward movement of the storage enclosure is blocked by the tailgate when it is in the closed position.

Abstract: A truck box is disclosed comprising a front wall carrying a pair of spaced paddle latches and being formed with a channel extending at least between the paddle latches, a back wall, a bottom wall, opposed end walls and a top lid pivotally mounted to the back wall, all of which are interconnected to define a hollow interior. The operating rod has a first end section connected to one paddle latch, a second end section connected to the other paddle latch, and, an offset center section which is mounted by at least one rod guide within the channel formed in the front wall. The channel substantially encloses the center section of the operating rod to protect it from contact with items loaded into and unloaded from the box interior, and the rod guide(s) support the center section to prevent vibration or other contact with the front wall during operation of the vehicle within which the truck box is mounted.

Abstract: An electronic system of locking and alarming one or more doors such that if an attempt is made to open the door, the alarm sounds. The device is preferably installed on vehicles having multiple built-in equipment compartments. The device is powered by the vehicle battery and includes a novel lock mechanism which requires very little power. The lock mechanism comprises a lock housing, a pin, a pivoting latch gate, a switch and a solenoid. The device is electrically connected to a vehicle's conventional remote-controlled security system and sounds an alarm if an attempt is made to open a compartment door.

Abstract: A traction enhancing ballast device for use in the cargo compartment of a vehicle is disclosed. The device includes a pair of hollow ballast container members, each one fastened to a flat anchor plate on opposite ends of a telescoping bracing bar member. The ballast containers each have a hinged top lid for adding and removing ballast, such as sand, to the container. The container has a curved end that fits against the wheel well of a vehicle. The device is mounted behind the wheel wells in the cargo compartment of a vehicle with the bracing bar member extended to hold the containers against the sidewalls of the cargo compartment. The device is locked in place by inserting a pin member through aligned apertures in the telescoping bracing bar member. The end of the container opposite the curved end has a spout that is used to empty the ballast contents of the containers when not in use.

Abstract: A modular cargo system for a truck-style vehicle includes a cargo box having demountable pivot points on opposite sides near the front and bottom. Translating drives move along opposite sides of the truck bed and carry translating pivot blocks. Each translating pivot block has a pivotally-connected dual-link mechanism also pivotally connectable at the opposite ends to the demountable pivot points on the cargo box. The dual link mechanisms are of a length to allow the cargo box to sit on the ground behind the truck bed with the translating blocks moved near the tail end of the truck bed. By moving the translating blocks toward the cab end of the truck bed, the dual-link mechanisms articulate at an approximate end point, and the lower links are adapted to guide over the tail end of the truck bed while raising the front end of the cargo box in a manner that the front end of the cargo box clears the tail end of the truck bed. Further movement toward the cab end pulls the cargo box up into the truck bed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device for storing or securing objects in a truck bed. The device comprises a collapsible compartment and two or more straps, each strap comprising a first end attached to the compartment and a second end having a fastener affixed to the second end for securing the second end to a rigid component of the truck, such as the truck frame. The storage compartment and system secures objects from sliding around the bed and protects the objects from damage during transport or inclement weather. The device may be installed without invasive modification of the truck bed, conserves cargo hauling capacity of the truck by including a compartment that is collapsible, and, optionally, provides tie downs for securing oversized objects in the truck bed.

Abstract: A utility package for installation in the bed of a pickup truck includes a frame (10) having a relatively narrow, lower vertical section (12) of a width W1 narrower than the interior spacing between the sides of the pickup truck bed while substantially spanning the entire interior distance between such sides and a relatively wide, upper horizontal section (14) of a width greater than the interior spacing between the sides and no greater than about the distance between the exteriors of the sides and adapted to be supported on the tops of the sides. An elongated pressure vessel (26) is located within the vertical section (12) and a pair of upright housing sections (64,68) are mounted on the horizontal section (14) oppositely of the vertical section (12). The housing section (64,68) have access openings (78) at respective ends (16,18) of the horizontal section (14).

Abstract: A kit for making an extendible platform for a pickup box comprising, a set of instructions for assembling an extendible platform which utilizes a bracket for securing it to the bed of a pickup, a pair of tracks having upper and lower rails for securing to the bracket, a set of spacers for holding the tracks in a spaced relationship with one another, a set of rollers mountable to an extendible platform, with the rollers movable along the tracks to enable the extendible platform to be moved in and out of the pickup box, and an extendible platform having a set of rollers mounted thereon for engaging either the top or bottom rails of a pair of tracks mounted in a spaced relationship on the bed of a truck to enable the extendible platform to be cantilevered sufficiently far out of the truck so that at least some of the rollers clear the tailgate while others engage the tailgate enabling the remaining rollers to coact with the track to hold the extendible platform in a horizontal loading position even though one en

Abstract: The invention is combination pressurized fuel tank/tool box for a vehicle. A single container has a first compartment in said container for holding a pressurized fuel, a second compartment in said container holds tools, and a recessed area used for mounting an inlet valve and gage for indicating the amount of pressurized fuel in the first compartment. The combination can be one single container or, the pressurized fuel tank may be mounted inside the container.

Abstract: A vehicle bed having at least a floor and side panels, and within which is mounted a collapsible material carrier and a hidden storage system. The material carrier may be constructed to rest upon the storage system when in its collapsed position without removal. The vehicle bed may include a collapsible support structure located beneath the floor, and hinged sections of the side panels forming access to the bed or to the hidden storage system. The storage system includes various shelving and compartment arrangements, and may include a drain/air relief valve. The hinged sections of the side panels may be provided with a strut assembly or spring-loaded hinges for maintaining same in an open position.

Abstract: A vehicle bed having hinged side panel sections which provides side access to the interior of the bed or to a storage system mounted adjacent the hinged side panel sections. The side panel sections may include inner and outer panels. The bed additionally is provided with hinged trim panels located below the hinged side panel sections. The vehicle bed may be provided with support structures of a yoke type or a collapsible beam type. The hinged side panel sections may be hinged by piano type or spring-loaded type hinges to open upwardly, downwardly or sideways, and may include a collapsible mechanism for moving a side panel section outwardly and upwardly. The hinged side panel sections may include both the inner and outer panels or the outer panel alone with the inner panel being removed.

Abstract: Accessory system for a vehicle cargo box such as a pickup truck is provided in which multiple accessories can be simultaneously attached to the pickup box. These accessories include a tonneau cover, bed rails, bicycle racks, ski racks, cargo netting, etc. The system includes side rails with a tonneau cover mounting portion along an inboard side that enables bed rails to be attached outward of the tonneau cover enabling both to be simultaneously installed on the vehicle. Accessories can also be mounted below the tonneau cover which can be covered by the tonneau cover if desired.

Abstract: A hidden storage system incorporated in the bed of a vehicle without altering the bed's external appearance. The storage system is located adjacent the wheel well sections of the bed, and uses hinges to open and close the fender/side panel of the bed. Since the storage system does not alter the truck's external appearance, it reduces the attraction for theft. Also, since the storage area does not extend inwardly beyond the conventional wheel wells, the storage system leaves most of the truck bed free for use. The hidden storage system is incorporated into the bed by either an initial fabrication method or a conversion method using an existing bed. The hidden storage system may consist of a single assembly composed of a storage box and hinged side panel location on at least one side of the bed.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding and restraining long handled tools is described. The tool box is comprised of a top wall, two side walls and a bottom wall within which separate compartments are formed by slidable shelves. The shelves may further compartmentalize the enclosed areas by having partitioning walls to subdivide longitudinal sections. The shelves are supported by brackets and the entire tool box rests within the bed of a truck. The tool holder is retained within the bed of the truck by attaching bolts which extend outward from the truck side wall and through the side wall of the tool box. The tool box may also rest upon the wheel well of the truck in the truck bed to provide further support.

Abstract: A carry-all box for use in combination with a vehicle bed having a floor and first and second sides, the box having an elongated, generally rectangular configuration and having first and second end sections, a front side, a rear side, and a bottom to which the end sections and sides are affixed and extend generally upwardly, a pivot mechanism having a hinge component on the vehicle bed adjacent the first side thereof and a cooperating hinge component on the first end section of the box for allowing the box to pivot in an arc path substantially in a plane parallel to the plane of the bed between a generally lateral forward position and a generally longitudinal rearward position relative to the bed, the end sections, sides and bottom of the box being dimensioned to extend substantially laterally across the bed while allowing the second end section to clear any obstruction which may be in its arc path such as a bed side or wheel well housing.

Abstract: Provided herein is a toolbox system especially well suited for use on pickup trucks. The system provides quick and easy access to a wide variety of tools which may be contained in the toolboxes. The assemblies are modular and are readily loaded and unloaded from the bed portion of a pickup truck. An increased degree of safety and convenience is realized from use of the devices herein set forth.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing a storage box in an open truck bed is described. The storage box is removably secured to the truck bed by employing an adjustable plate on each side of the storage box that is tightened against the side of the pickup. The adjustable plates when tightened into place will secure the storage box until the plates are loosened.

Abstract: A utility chest for providing storage space on the load bed of a vehicle includes a housing designed for placement on a load bed of a vehicle. The housing is generally rectangular in configuration and has a top, a bottom, a front, a back, and a pair of sides extending between the front and back of the housing. Each of sides of the housing has spaced apart front and back fillers outwardly extending therefrom. Each pair of front and back fillers define a space therebetween for receiving a wheel well. The back of the housing has a pair of drawers each designed for holding items therein.

Abstract: The left and right side panels of a portable storage enclosure are intersected by window openings through which left and right side support members can be extended laterally into engagement with the load deck sidewalls of a pickup truck. The storage enclosure is installed in an operative position wherein the access opening of the storage enclosure is presented substantially flush with the tailgate access opening so that the storage compartment is conveniently accessible when the tailgate is open and is secured against unauthorized access when the tailgate is closed. Vertical movement of the storage enclosure relative to the load deck is blocked by engagement of the side support members against side pocket portions formed in the deck sidewalls. Forward movement of the storage enclosure is limited by engagement of a stop flange against end portions of the deck sidewalls. Rearward movement of the storage enclosure is blocked by the tailgate when it is in the closed position.

Abstract: A device which allows accessories to be securely mounted to a vehicle without the need for drilling holes in the vehicle, or otherwise modifying and damaging the vehicle, including an elongated member having a channel extending the length of the top of the elongated member which is shaped to slidably engage a variety of fastening members, and attached to manufacturer predrilled holes on the side railings of the bed of a pickup truck. The channel slidably engages a variety of fastening members, such as the head of a bolt or a snap fastener, so that they may be slid into position at intervals along the elongated member and used to fasten a variety of accessories to the vehicle. For example, the fastening members may be used to removably fasten a removable hardtop, a truck bed cover, and/or a toolbox to the side railings of a vehicle.

Abstract: A storage box apparatus includes a base member which includes a lock loop. First and second storage compartment assemblies are supported by the base member and include first and second compartment regions. Sliding trays are positioned over the compartment regions. Hinged covers cover the sliding trays. Lock bars extend downward from distal edges of hinged covers which prevent the sliding trays from sliding outward when the hinged covers are closed. A third storage compartment assembly is supported by the base member and is located between the first and second storage compartment assemblies along a longitudinal axis. The third storage compartment assembly includes a plurality of drawers arrayed along a vertical axis, wherein each of the drawers includes a drawer handle. Each of the drawer handles is in linear alignment with the other drawer handles and the lock loop.

Abstract: A truck cargo bed utility box blow molded of high density polyethylene which complements the styling of many truck bedliners. The utility box incorporates a mounting system for a central pneumatic spring which holds the lid of the box open. The mounting system consists of a bracket mounted to a wall forming part of the storage bin and a bracket on the bin lid. The lid bracket and the bin bracket extend to and engage with a hinge pin which joins the lid to the storage bin. The brackets are constructed of sheet metal and are mechanically joined by the hinge pin. The loads imposed on the lid and bin wall by the air spring are distributed through the hinge pin. The bin bracket is also attached to a metal rim which surrounds the opening into the box to provide load distribution. The metal rim provides a distortion resistant structure to which locking hasps can reliably latch. By distributing the loads imposed on the plastic lid and plastic bin distortion of the plastic is prevented.

Abstract: An enclosed storage receptacle for a pick-up truck bed is mounted at the rear of the bed to be movable out over the lowered tailgate. A locking system secures a cover and also the receptacle to a pair of detachably mounted side rails.

Abstract: An adapter for connecting a bed rail to a truck box includes a mounting block (10) having a threaded mounting fastener aperture (15). The mounting block (10) also includes a groove (12) which has a configuration which matches that of the cross sectional configuration of the bed rail (30). A threaded bed rail bore (13) is positioned in the block (10) to allow a set screw (14) to firmly hold the bed rail (30) after is has been inserted into the mounting block (10). The mounting block (10) is secured to the storage box (10) by means of a threaded bolt which is inserted through a mounting fastener opening (22) in the mounting section (20a) of the storage box (20). The bolt goes through the storage box (20) mounting block (10) and is held in position by a nut (80).

Abstract: A quick latch system for attaching a toolbox to the side panels of a pickup truck. A shaft is attached to a clamp arm, forming a pivot. The shaft is inserted through a hole in the base of the toolbox, and a fastener is attached to the end of the shaft. The shaft is dropped into the box in the side panel of the pickup truck, and the clamp arm is rotated, thereby moving the fastener upwards towards the base of the toolbox. When the clamp arm is snug with the base of the toolbox, the clamp arm is pivoted to a horizontal position, clamping the toolbox to the side panel.

Abstract: Protective apparatus for the sidewall of the bed of a pickup truck equipped with tool boxes is disclosed. An elongate rail is mounted to the top of the sidewall by non-invasive means and one or more skirt members may be selectively, detachably mounted to the rail when desired to overlie the sidewall below the tool boxes. In an alternative embodiment a tool box for the bed of a pickup truck has a detachable skirt member mounted to the sidewall of the tool box and depending downward to overlie the truck's sidewall.

Abstract: A truck box comprises a front wall, back wall, bottom wall, top lid and a pair of opposed end walls each of which is fabricated from a one-piece, continuous section of aluminum plate which undergoes bending operations to form a one-piece end wall construction.

Abstract: A rear loader for a truck bed is provided including at least one rail section mounted on a bottom face of a truck bed. At least one compartment section has a bottom face slidably secured to the rail section. At least a pair of faces are coupled to edges of the bottom face and extend upwardly to define an open top for storage of cargo therein.

Abstract: A hanging storage box for truck beds comprises a main housing having a hollow interior, a lid, a floor, a front wall, a rear wall and two side walls, the lid including a top surface and four side edges extending therefrom, the lid being coupled to the rear wall by a plurality of hinges, the lid being couplable to the front wall by a securing device, each side wall including a handle; and a plurality of hanger members each being formed with a short side member and a long side member, the long side member including a plurality of adjustment apertures therethrough, each hanger member being coupled to the rear wall of the main housing, the adjustment apertures allowing a user to mount the hanger members at a variety of different heights, in an operative orientation a user suspending the main compartment from a wall of a truck bed.

Abstract: Cargo storage boxes for storing cargo in a pick-up truck are described. The pick-up truck includes a cargo bed having a cargo surface, and first and second walls extend substantially perpendicularly from opposite sides of the cargo surface. The first and second cargo bed walls extend substantially the same distance from the cargo surface, and tops of the cargo bed walls are substantially co-planar. The cargo storage box, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, is sized to be positioned between the first and second cargo bed walls, and includes a base wall and retaining walls extending perpendicularly from the base wall to define a cargo chamber. The retaining walls each extend substantially the same distance from the base wall, and top surfaces of the retaining walls are substantially co-planar. The distance between the base wall and the top of each retaining wall is less than the distance between the cargo surface and top surfaces of the cargo bed walls.

Abstract: A secure stowage system having first and second support members. The second support member is releasably attached to a support system such that the second support member can only be removed from the support system by first moving the second support member according to a predetermined adjustment. The first and second support members have receiving means. A lockable item is configured to fit between the first and second support members. The lockable item has a lock and first and second mating means. The first mating means are adapted to engage the receiving means of one of the first and second support members. The second mating means are likewise adapted to engage the receiving means of the other of the first and second support members. The first mating means are selectively retractable toward the lockable item, but only when the lock is in an unlocked position. The first mating means are unretractable when the lock is in a locked position.

Abstract: A new jack storage container for storing a jack on a vehicle. The inventive device includes a housing formed from separable front and back portions hingedly coupled together at the bottom of the housing. A pair of spaced apart tabs are extended from the top of the housing. Each of the tabs has first and second separable portions with the first portion of each tab located on the front portion of the housing and the second portion of each tab located on the back portion of the housing. Each of the tabs also has a hole extending through it between its respective first and second portions.

Abstract: A utility box is mounted to a truck box without piercing the wall of the truck box. A J-bolt extends through a neoprene gasket, a washer and a back-up plate to clamp the back wall of the utility box to the front rail of a truck box. For mounting within a bedliner, the utility box is held against vertical displacement by stair stepped brackets which are bolted to the utility box to extend beneath the truck side rails. The upper faces of the stair steps are designed to interface with a variety of truck models of varying widths. When mounted in a truck box with an over-the-rail bedliner, a bolt is positioned inside the utility box and such that a shank passes through the wall of the utility box and the side wall of the liner. A spacer is positioned on the shank between the utility box wall and the wall of the liner. A collapsible nut mounted or the shank passes partway through the liner wall.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding and restraining long handled tools is described. The tool box is comprised of a plurality of longitudinally extending cylinders, the cylinders being reconfigurable for multiple different sizes or widths. The entire assembly of a plurality of cylinders is combined together such that each cylinder is securely affixed to any adjacent cylinder. This assures that the tool holder is rigidly pieced together as a single unit and may also be unconnected to resize each individual tool receiving cylinder. The assembled holder rests upon pedistals and may also be constructed with outwardly extending handles and sleeves to retain the cylinders together and provide the ability to raise and move the tool holder as a single unit.

Abstract: A truck box is provided including a chest, a lid, first and second latching mechanisms, and at least one locking mechanism and release mechanism. Two locking mechanisms and two release mechanisms may be provided. The locking and release mechanisms may be configured to provide ease of opening and closing the lid from either end of the box.

Abstract: A collapsible container system for use on the bed of a truck including a flexible, water resistant, fabric bag assembly having a sealable opening in connection with a storage chamber for storing articles to be transported. The bottom of the bag assembly is coated or otherwise treated to be waterproof so that standing water is prevented from soaking through the water resistant fabric. The container system also includes a pair of rigid braces that are securable to the interior surface of two opposed sidewalls of the bag assembly. Each of the rigid braces extends to the corners of its respective opposed sidewall. The exterior surface of each of the opposed sidewalls is provided with a mechanism for securing the end of at least one and preferably two or more securing cords. The other end of each of the securing cords is provided with a mechanism for attachment to the body of the truck.

Abstract: A collapsible storage device which may be mounted on the bed of a truck as well as serve as a tailgate for the bed of the truck. The collapsible storage device includes a frame that is adapted for mounting in a substantially vertical orientation to the bed of the truck, the frame having a lower portion and an upper portion, the lower portion being designed for placement near the floor of the bed of the truck.

Abstract: A cooler insert for a pickup truck bed tool box is formed of a size and shape to conform to and substantially fill a portion of the tool box. The lid of the cooler insert may be either secured to the tool box lid or independently connected to the cooler insert. The cooler insert has a raised lateral extension which conforms to and substantially fills the portion of the tool box which extends over the pickup truck bed side walls for supporting the tool box thereon.

Abstract: A pickup truck conversion hidden storage/utility system is incorporated in the bed thereof without altering the bed's external appearance. The storage system is located adjacent the wheel well sections of the bed, and uses hinges to open and close the fender/side panel of the bed. Since the storage system does not alter the truck's external appearance, it reduces the attraction for theft. Also, since the storage area does not extend inwardly beyond the conventional wheel wells, the storage system leaves most of the truck bed free for use. The hidden storage/utility system is incorporated into the bed by an initial fabrication method.

Abstract: An article of manufacture for storing and securing a variety of motor-driven landscape tools therein, comprising a container including a bottom floor panel and upstanding spaced-apart front and rear side wall panels and end wall panels attached about the perimeter of said bottom floor panel and attached together along their respective marginal edges, a top lid panel pivotally attached to one of the vertical wall panels arranged to close over container and form a secure enclosure having an interior chamber a first pair of arms mounted exterior said container on which to hang at least one first tool, first and second pairs of Y-supports formed on top of the end walls on which to support at least one second tool in secured confinement, a third set of stiff, spaced-apart iron bars formed in one of the end walls through which to accept the extension of a portion of a third tool generally contained within the chamber, and, a fourth set of stiff, iron spaced-apart bars mounted on said lid for interconnection with sa

Abstract: A pickup truck conversion hidden storage/utility system is incorporated in the bed thereof without altering the bed's external appearance. The storage system is located adjacent the wheel well sections of the bed, and uses hinges to open and close the fender/side panel of the bed. Since the storage system does not alter the truck's external appearance, it reduces the attraction for theft. Also, since the storage area does not extend inwardly beyond the conventional wheel wells, the storage system leaves most of the truck bed free for use. The hidden storage/utility system is incorporated into the bed by either an initial fabrication method or a conversion method using an existing bed.

Abstract: A new Tool Box Adapter for mounting a tool box to a pickup truck cargo box without the need for drilling holes into the cargo box walls. The inventive device includes an adapter plate, threaded attachment studs for attaching the adapter plate to a tool box, and a side brace for mounting the adapter plate to the cargo box of a pickup truck.