Patents Assigned to Huot Manufacturing Company
  • Publication number: 20090101532
    Abstract: A tool holder that may be used for storing and/or transporting tools, such as CNC equipment, and a method of use. The tool holder includes a tray having a plurality of receptacles for storing tools and a cover for at least one of the plurality of receptacles. The cover keeps staged tooling clean and workers safe while increasing efficiency and security. The preferred cover includes a body having a first portion, a second portion, a base extending from the second portion and an indicator to designate the type or condition of the tool. Additionally, most preferably, the first piece is transparent and the second piece is opaque. Preferably, the first piece further includes a vent to reduce moisture buildup within the cover. Alternatively, the preferred cover may be made of a one-piece construction. In preferred embodiments, the cover may be removably secured to the tray with fastening elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: Huot Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: John R. Huot
  • Patent number: 6206189
    Abstract: The present invention provides a display container for retaining retail sales products. The display container includes a housing having a bottom portion having a plurality of sides and a top portion which can engage the bottom portion to form an enclosure within which the retail merchandise can reside. The housing is in a closed orientation when the top portion is engaged with the bottom portion. The top portion is preferably interconnected with one of the plurality of sides of the bottom portion so that the top portion can engage the bottom portion to form the enclosure. The housing further includes a tamper proof clasp or snap closure mechanism. The snap closure mechanism includes a latch strap and a lip over which the latch strap can extend, the latch strap having a strap surface extending away from a first portion. The latch strap further includes a catch protruding away from the strap surface to define a catch face generally extending away from the strap surface at an angle of about 90°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: Huot Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Henry E. Huot, Jr., Thomas M. Graham
  • Patent number: 5746316
    Abstract: A case for containing objects such as drill bits respectively disposed in a plurality of trays which are pivotally mounted within the case to be carried therein in substantially superposed condition, the case having a hinged cover thereover, and said trays and said cover being respectively inter-connected by connecting members having end portions particularly configured to be disposed to be releasably self secured in accommodating apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Assignee: Huot Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Charles La Barre