Abstract: A tool case includes a body having a base and a pivotal lid, forming a storage space therein. A pair of panels is located in the storage space when the lid is closed. The first panel and the second panel are pivotally connected to each other at a common hinged edge, the pair of panels being movable between a stowed position in relation to the body, and an expanded position in relation to the body, such that in the expanded position at least one surface of each of the first and second panel are accessible. The first panel further comprises at least one unfixed edge and the second panel further comprises at least one fixed edge pivotally connected to the body. In the stowed position, the unfixed edge is substantially proximate to the fixed edge. In the expanded position, the unfixed edge is substantially distant from the fixed edge.

Abstract: A container includes a peripheral wall having a first side, a second side, and a third side formed from a single sheet of metal material. The sheet of metal material has opposite first and second connecting ends. A plastic connector is connected to the first connecting end and the second connecting end of the sheet metal, and a plastic bottom is connected with a bottom end of the peripheral wall. Another aspect provides a container that includes a sheet of metal having a louver formed therein and a plastic structure having opposing surfaces that define a receiving space therebetween. At least one of the surfaces has a projection thereon and the louver are received within the receiving space. An edge of the louver engages with the projection to prevent the louver from being removed from the receiving space.

Abstract: A container system having a base unit and a removable container unit. The base unit includes a base container portion and a base handle having a first end portion attached to at least one of the opposing side walls of the base container portion, a second end portion attached to at least another of the opposing side walls of the base container portion, and an extending portion extending between the first end portion and the second end portion. The base unit also includes a first latch region. The removable container unit includes a second latch region constructed and arranged to latch with the first latch region. The removable container unit prevents access to the opening of the base unit when the removable container unit is attached to the base unit and permits access to the opening of the base unit when the removable container unit is removed from the base unit.

Abstract: A tool case includes a body having a base and a pivotal lid, forming a storage space therein. A pair of panels is located in the storage space when the lid is closed. The first panel and the second panel are pivotally connected to each other at a common hinged edge, the pair of panels being movable between a stowed position in relation to the body, and an expanded position in relation to the body, such that in the expanded position at least one surface of each of the first and second panel are accessible. The first panel further comprises at least one unfixed edge and the second panel further comprises at least one fixed edge pivotally connected to the body. In the stowed position, the unfixed edge is substantially proximate to the fixed edge. In the expanded position, the unfixed edge is substantially distant from the fixed edge.

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting articles between working locations including a first container comprising a first latch engagement structure and a second latch engagement structure and a second container comprising a latch. The latch selectively engages with 1) the first latch engagement structure of the first container to latch the first and second containers in a first configuration or 2) the second latch engagement structure of the first container to latch the first and second containers in a second configuration. A third container is configured to be positioned between the first and second containers. In the first configuration, one of the first and second containers is arranged on top of the other of the first and second containers without the third container therebetween. In the second configuration, the third container is provided between the first and second containers.

Abstract: A container assembly that includes a first container, a second container and a latch arrangement movable between a latched position and an unlatched position is provided. The first container has a first container portion having a first opening into a first interior space in which articles to be transported can be stored and a first cover for closing the first opening. The second container has a second container portion having a second opening into a second interior space in which articles to be transported can be stored and a second cover for closing the second opening. The latch arrangement, when in the latched position, is constructed and arranged to connect the first container portion to the second container portion. The latch arrangement is positioned and configured such that when it connects the first container portion to the second container portion, the first opening and the second opening face opposite directions.

Abstract: A container constructed and arranged to be connected to at least one other container. The container has a container portion, a cover, and a latch member movable between a first position and a second position. A retaining member on the container portion is engageable with the latch member. In the first position, the latch member engages the retaining member to inhibit movement of the latch member away from the first position. In the second position, the latch member is engageable with a container portion of the other container to connect the containers. The latch member is pivotally movable in a clockwise and counterclockwise manner. The latch member can be pivoted upwards to the second position to engage the other container and the latch member can be pivoted downwards to the first position to engage the retaining member to inhibit movement of the latch member away from the first position.

Abstract: A container assembly that includes a first container, a second container and a latch arrangement movable between a latched position and an unlatched position is provided. The first container has a first container portion having a first opening into a first interior space in which articles to be transported can be stored and a first cover for closing the first opening. The second container has a second container portion having a second opening into a second interior space in which articles to be transported can be stored and a second cover for closing the second opening. The latch arrangement, when in the latched position, is constructed and arranged to connect the first container portion to the second container portion. The latch arrangement is positioned and configured such that when it connects the first container portion to the second container portion, the first opening and the second opening face opposite directions.

Abstract: A container having a container portion defining a space for storing tools and a lid portion pivotally connected to the container portion. The lid portion is pivotally movable between open and closed positions. The container also has a latch assembly carried by the lid portion and latches the lid portion in the closed position. The latch assembly includes a single latch handle carried by the lid portion, a latch comprising spaced latch portions, the spaced latch portions being moveable together between a latched position and a released position, the latch portions respectively being on opposite sides of the latch handle. The latch portions are engageable with latch engaging portions of the container portion. A spring biases the spaced latch portions toward the latched position. The latch handle can be moved to effect movement of the latch portions from the latched position to the released position.

Abstract: A container system having a base unit and a removable container unit. The base unit includes a base container portion and a base handle having a first end portion attached to at least one of the opposing side walls of the base container portion, a second end portion attached to at least another of the opposing side walls of the base container portion, and an extending portion extending between the first end portion and the second end portion. The base unit also includes a first latch region. The removable container unit includes a second latch region constructed and arranged to latch with the first latch region. The removable container unit prevents access to the opening of the base unit when the removable container unit is attached to the base unit and permits access to the opening of the base unit when the removable container unit is removed from the base unit.

Abstract: A container includes a peripheral wall having a first side, a second side, and a third side formed from a single sheet of metal material. The sheet of metal material has opposite first and second connecting ends. A plastic connector is connected to the first connecting end and the second connecting end of the sheet metal, and a plastic bottom is connected with a bottom end of the peripheral wall. Another aspect provides a container that includes a sheet of metal having a louver formed therein and a plastic structure having opposing surfaces that define a receiving space therebetween. At least one of the surfaces has a projection thereon and the louver are received within the receiving space. An edge of the louver engages with the projection to prevent the louver from being removed from the receiving space.

Abstract: A container storage system having a plurality of containers to be connected together. The system includes at least a first container and a second container. The first container and the second container each has a cover and a container portion with an opening into an interior space in which articles to be transported can be stored. The latch member is movable between a latched and an unlatched position, or a first position and a second position. The latch member of the first container, when in the latched position, is positioned to a) secure the cover in the closed position and b) connect the container to the second container. Each container has a retaining member in the first position, the latch member engages the retaining member to inhibit movement of the latch member. The latch member, in the second position, is positioned to be able to engage with the least one other container to connect the containers.

Abstract: A container constructed and arranged to be connected to at least one other container. The container has a container portion, a cover, and a latch member movable between a first position and a second position. A retaining member on the container portion is engageable with the latch member. In the first position the latch member engages the retaining member to inhibit movement of the latch member away from the first position. In the second position, the latch member is engageable with a container portion of the other container to connect the containers, The latch member is pivotally movable in a clockwise and clockwise manner. The latch member can be pivoted upwards to the second position to engage the other container and the latch member can be pivoted downwards to the first position to engage the retaining member to inhibit movement of the latch member away from the first position.

Abstract: A container constructed and arranged to be connected to at least one other container. The container has a container portion, a cover, and a latch member movable between a first position and a second position. A retaining member on the container portion is engageable with the latch member. In the first position, the latch member engages the retaining member to inhibit movement of the latch member away from the first position. In the second position, the latch member is engageable with a container portion of the other container to connect the containers. The latch member is pivotally movable in a clockwise and counterclockwise manner. The latch member can be pivoted upwards to the second position to engage the other container and the latch member can be pivoted downwards to the first position to engage the retaining member to inhibit movement of the latch member away from the first position.