Abstract: A tool holder includes a strip having a number of live hinges for allowing the strip to be folded to a housing having a base panel and a cover panel. Two or more bags for receiving tools are pivotally coupled to the strip at a live hinge for allowing the bags to be rotated relative to the strip. The strip includes one or more belts for securing the tool holder to the hand of the user. The cover panel may be engaged with the base panel for exposing the bags and may be folded to engage with the bags for stably retaining the tools in place.

Abstract: A tool box includes a bin section for receipt of tools, trays and removable containers or compartments. A hinged lid fits onto the bin portion of the tool box and is designed to retain the various containers and trays in position when closed. The area of the lid is enclosed within the profile of the base of the bin to facilitate sitting and standing thereon and to increase stability of the assembly.

Abstract: A tool box in which tools, hardware, parts, and the like stored therein can be displayed, accessed, and retrieved in a quick, convenient, and efficient manner. Tools, hardware, and the like can be displayed and distinguished one from the other, accessed, removed, and stored quickly, and easily. The tool box has mating hinged container portions and mating hinged cover portions that may be pivotally opened for display, access, and retrieval of tools, hardware, and the like stored therein in a quick, convenient, and efficient manner and distinguished one from the other, accessed, removed, and stored quickly, and easily or closed for storage and transport, and display storage cases that may be removably and pivotally adjoined one to the other. The tool box is durable, light weight, inexpensive, safe to use, attractive, sturdy, and of simple construction, and may be of metal, such as aluminum or steel, thermoplastics, thermosetting polymers, rubber, or other suitable material or combination thereof.

Abstract: A storage case is disclosed for storing screwdriver tips. It includes a circular body and a rotary disk. The circular body is provided with a plurality of storage slots arranged circularly for keeping a plurality of screwdriver tips. The rotary disk is fastened pivotally with the circular body such that the circular body is superimposed by the rotary disk. The rotary disk is provided with a tip retrieving hole corresponding in location to the storage slots of the circular body. The tip retrieving hole is provided at one end thereof with an arcuate block having a bevel through hole for receiving a magnetic block capable of attracting one of the plurality of screwdriver tips, when the tip retrieving hole of the rotary disk is located over a predetermined storage slot of the circular body.

Abstract: A container, such as a tool box (10), includes a base portion (11) having an open top and a cover (12) for closing the open top. A plurality of sockets (35) are formed in the cover (12) to receive a bin (13) therein. A bin (13) is maintained in each socket (35) by the interaction of a barb (44) in the socket (35) and a notch (62) in the bin (13), and the interaction of a bump (45) in the socket (36) and a pocket (63) in the bin (13). When in the socket (36) the lid (47) of the bin (13) may be removed therefrom.

Abstract: A tool box includes a base having an opening and an upper space communicating with each other. A cover is pivotally coupled to the base for forming the tool box. An insert is engaged in the upper space of the base, and a drawer is slidably engaged in the opening of the base for allowing the drawer to be pulled outward of the base. The base has a guide channel for guiding the drawer relative to the base and for positioning the drawer to the base. A number of beams and bars are secured in the drawer for forming a number of spaces and for receiving smaller elements.

Abstract: A rack for tool bits has many apertures in its horizontal top panel for receiving the drill bits, turning tools, and the like. Each aperture may be provided with a soft plastic bushing to prevent damage to the tool edge. A back vertical panel depending from the top panel is provided with rack supporting mechanisms for removably supporting the rack on the vertical wall of a stationary machine tool. The supporting means may include magnetic elements or preferably keyhole shaped apertures in the back panel that cooperate with shouldered machine screws affixed to the vertical wall of the machine tool. A cork surface on a front vertical panel of the rack may be provided for tacking on memos.

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.

Abstract: An illuminated tool caddy (10) is provided for the carrying of tools and parts, and for illumination of work detail related thereto. The primary components of the illuminated tool caddy (10) are a tool carrier (12) and a lamp (14). The lamp (14) is situated within the tool carrier (12) and is of a height such that a bulb housing (44) extends above the side walls (18) of the tool carrier (12). Within the bulb housing (44) are five individual lighting compartments (48), each of which contains a light bulb (54). Reflector facets (56) within each lighting compartment (48) assist in reflecting and directing the light from the light bulbs (54) to give the lamp (14) a hands-free, multidirectional lighting ability. The lamp (14) is capable of simultaneously casting light in any direction, including not only to any side and upwardly, but to the ground and into the interior of the tool carrier (12) as well. The lamp (14) is also removable from the tool carrier for hand-held applications where that is desired.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tool holder with a base part, which has a base plate and a tool-receiving chamber enclosed by side walls, and with a cover. At least one tool-receiving box for elongate tools, in particular drill bits, is arranged in the tool-receiving chamber. The tool-receiving box is arranged for swing action in the tool-receiving chamber such that tools which are located in the tool-receiving box can be pivoted, when the cover is open, from an at least approximately horizontal position into an at least approximately vertical position. At least one curved handle is fastened in an articulated manner on the tool-receiving box for the purpose of executing the swing action of the latter, and a securing device for fixing the tool-receiving box in an at least approximately vertical position is provided on a side wall of the base part.

Abstract: A tool box includes a body and a cover pivotally connected to the body which has a bottom with a peripheral wall extending therefrom which has two openings defined in two opposite sides thereof. The peripheral wall has two shoulder portions respectively formed in a front inner side and a rear inner side thereof, a separating ridge connecting between the two shoulder portions. The bottom has two slots defined therein and separated by the separating ridge. Two drawers are respectively and retractably received in the body via the two openings, each of the two drawers having a protrusion extending from an underside thereof so as to be movably received in the slot corresponding thereto. A plate member is disposed onto the two shoulder portions and has a plurality of cavities defined therein.

Abstract: A storage device for cutlery having blades attached to handles. The storage device includes a protective container having an immobilizer positioned substantially entirely within the protective container for immobilizing the cutlery. The protective container and the immobilizer are movable relative to each other from a position securing the cutlery thereby preventing the cutlery from being removed to a working position allowing the cutlery to be removed from the protective container.

Abstract: A tool case is provided with more storage than conventional tool cases, and has a lidded storage area which does not reduce the area available for primary storage. The box portion of the tool case has a recess in the bottom thereof, defining a secondary storage area on the opposite side of the case from the lid. The secondary storage area also has a lid, so that pieces can be stored without falling out.

Abstract: A socket holder for a plurality of socket wrench sockets has studs projecting from a top surface, each of the studs being sized and shaped closely uniquely to engage a particular socket so that the socket on a stud will not be accidentally dislodged, and the stud can be used to measure a nut or the head of a bolt before the socket is employed. The studs are accompanied by indicia of size. Preferably, the indicia may be tactilely read.

Abstract: Boxes with compartments for individual articles that can be assembled in a flexible manner include a pair of box parts each having at least one hinge portion in which hinge knuckles alternate with open sections or recesses. A knuckle is located at one end of the hinge portion and, at the other end, an open section without a knuckle is provided.

Abstract: A multiple position work is disclosed caddy seat or stool which has a base and at least two rest surfaces to support a worker. The stool and rest surfaces are constructed and arranged to properly balance the worker's weight and relieve stress and strain on a worker's neck, upper body, and back and to provide comfort to a worker. The work stool also includes a storage compartment for caddying tools and which is easily accessible when used in any of the positions. Additionally, the stool may have limb rests for when the worker is working in a kneeling position. Cushions are provided on the rest surfaces to provide maximum comfort for the worker. The work stool is designed for use by heating, ventilating, and air conditioning technicians, but is readily adaptable to for use by plumbers, electricians, masons, mechanics, janitors, gardeners, and the like.

Abstract: A hand tool rack includes a first end adapted to be hung up to a wall, a second end, and a planar base between the first end and the second end. A stop is formed on the planar base adjacent to the first end of the hand tool rack. First and second fixing blocks are formed on the planar base and respectively adjacent to first and second lateral sides of the rack. A plurality of laterally equi-spaced mediate fixing blocks, holding members, and posts are mounted on the planar base and between the first and second fixing blocks. Each mediate fixing block is in alignment with an associated holding member and an associated post. Each holding member includes a protrusion projecting from an upper portion of a vertical wall thereof.

Abstract: A slidable utility box includes a number of features which are particularly well adapted for use in confined spaces (crawl spaces, attics, etc.). The box includes a pyramid shaped obstacle deflector, which may be removably secured to either end of the box. The bottom of the box is smoothly rounded into each of the opposite ends of the box, and is smooth and devoid of protrusions to preclude digging in to a soft or irregular surface. The lid is completely removable, and need only be lifted sufficiently high to clear the flange around the upper edge of the box upon which the lid seats, for removal of the lid. The lid may include hinged or removable legs, allowing the lid to be used as a seat if desired. The box may include trays or partitions for tools if desired, but these are preferably removable to provide added versatility for the box, e.g., for the removal of debris, material from an excavation, etc.

Abstract: A tool box includes a receiving member and a receiver pivotally received in the receiving member, the receiver having a plurality of tubular recesses defined therein for receiving bits therein and two shafts respectively extending laterally from each one of two sides thereof, the receiving member having a hole and a slot defined in each one of two side walls thereof such that the receiver is received in the receiving member by rotatably inserting the shafts into the holes via the slots.

Abstract: A cassette for compass saw blades (5) is provided with a base part (1) and a lid part (2) movable in relation to the base part (2). Furthermore housing devices for the compass saw blades (5) are provided. The housing devices for the compass saw blades (5) are constructed as at least two sawtooth shaped support members (3), which are mounted parallel to one another on the base part (1) and transversally to the direction of displacement of the lid part (2) displaceable in relation to the base part (1). The support members (3) in each case contain several supporting faces (6) for the compass saw blades (5), which are inclined towards the plane of the base part (1) and are separated from one another.

Abstract: A toolbox assembly comprising a storage box, a tool tray, and a toolbox. The tool tray has a tray floor and a plurality of tray walls extending up from the tray floor. The tray walls and tray floor define first and second separate storage compartment regions for storage of articles placed therein. The tray walls further define a storage box receiving chamber above the first storage compartment region. The tray is configured for supporting the storage box within the storage box receiving chamber and spaced above the tray floor. The storage box is sized and configured for covering the first storage compartment region when the storage box is received in the storage box receiving chamber. The toolbox has a toolbox floor and a plurality of toolbox sidewalls extending up from the toolbox floor and defining a tray receiving chamber. The toolbox is shaped and configured for supporting the tray within the tray receiving chamber and spaced above the toolbox floor.

Abstract: A combination-type tool box comprises a polygonal main body and a plurality of receiving boxes fastened pivotally with the main body such that the receiving boxes can be rolled in series to rest against the longitudinal sides of the main body. The main body is provided therein with a receiving space for keeping tools having a relatively larger dimension. The receiving boxes are provided therein respectively with a plurality of tool slots for keeping tools of various dimensions as well as a variety of component parts.

Abstract: A rotary tool bit case suitable for both transport and storage of a multiplicity of such bits in a plurality of shank sizes without disorganization by inversion or vibration includes a double-wall molded thermoplastic casement base and hinged cover with a thick, shank aperture plate removably secured within the interior volume of the casement enclosure. Shank apertures within the plate are formed with a shank clearance of less than 3% of the plate thickness.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holding device for tools, especially drills, such that this holding device is formed by a shell-shaped upper section of the housing and by a base plate which covers the upper section of the housing and which can be fixed thereon, tubular receiving holes, fine measurement channels, and the coarse measurement channel, as well as recesses for the contact bodies of the gauge being integrally formed on the upper section of the housing.

Abstract: A tool box with a lighting apparatus including a casing formed with two perforations at an end thereof and a circular opening between the two perforations, a lighting apparatus including a holder and a cover, a conical reflector being fitted within a tubular neck of the holder, a bulb threadedly engaged with a socket of the holder, an annular member threadedly engaged with the tubular neck, and a lens arranged on the conical reflector and kept in place by engaging a locking member with the tubular neck, whereby the tool box can give light as desired thereby offering much convenience in use.

Abstract: A utensil is adapted to be held by a user and manipulated by the user's hand to operate on a workpiece. One feature of the utensil enables the user to gain mechanical advantage when locking and unlocking key-operated locking mechanisms by displacing a key from its stowed state to its extended state. Other features include a letter opener, a cap remover, and an abrasive element.

Abstract: A screwdriver kit which comprises a flat card-like member with slots for housing components of the screwdriver. The slots are all interior of the edges of the flat card like member. A back member supports the card-like member and is for retaining the components in their slots.

Abstract: A spanner holder includes a plate member and a plurality of pairs of retaining members. The plate member has a front face and two opposite sides. The retaining members in each pair are formed on the front face at the opposite sides of the plate member and are aligned with one another. Each of the retaining members has a spring plate which extends from the front face. The spring plate has a distal edge which is connected to an intermediate portion of a top plate. The top plate is substantially parallel to the front face and has an abutting portion and a connecting portion which are formed at two sides of the intermediate portion of the top plate. The connecting portion has a press plate which extends downward and which is substantially parallel to the spring plate so that a receiving space is formed between the press plate and the spring plate of an adjacent retaining member.

Abstract: An outdoor faucet organizing basket including a container having a rectangular bottom wall with a border piece coupled thereto and extended upwards therefrom to create a hollow interior, the bottom wall having a front edge, a rear edge, a pair of opposed side edges and an arrangement of spaced circular through holes formed thereon near the front edge, and the border piece including an upstanding short front wall coupled the bottom wall at a location adjacent to the through holes, an upstanding tall rear wall coupled to the bottom wall at a location adjacent to its rear edge, a pair of opposed parallel spaced upstanding side walls coupled to the bottom wall near its side edges, and a sequence of slots formed on each wall for allowing the interior to be ventilated; coupling means for coupling the container to a nozzle of an outdoor faucet; a hose clamp for holding a hose coupled one of the side walls of the container; and a plurality of hooks coupling to the container for holding miscellaneous outdoor gardening

Abstract: An engine parts organizer comprised of a parts organizer having two outer bins and an upwardly extending inner bin therebetween. A first insert is adapted to be removably coupled with the inner bin of the parts organizer. A second insert is adapted to be removably coupled with the open top of the inner bin of the parts organizer.

Abstract: A tool box includes a base, a plate and a cover which is pivotally engaged to the base, the base has four side walls and a bottom from which a plurality of studs extending therefrom, each stud having a hole defined in a top thereof, the base having two opposite side walls each having a groove defined in an inner side thereof, the plate having a plurality of recesses defined therein and having a plurality of pin elements extending downwardly from an under side thereof for engagement with the holes of the studs, the plate having an extending portion extending from a side corresponding to the groove of the base so as to be received in the corresponding groove.

Abstract: A multi-purpose repair assembly including a first member having two platforms, a first cavity between the two platforms, and two alcoves each at one side of each of the platforms, each of the two platforms being provided with two castors, a first drawer engaged with the first cavity of the first member, a second member pivotally connected with the first member, the second member having two indentations, a second cavity between the two indentations, and two shoulders each at one side of each of the two indentations, each of the shoulders being provided with a castor adapted to be received in a corresponding one of the alcoves of the second member, the second cavity being adapted to receive the two castors of the first member, and a second drawer engaged with the second cavity of the second member.

Abstract: A multipurpose storage container is disclosed comprising a lid (14), base (12), and latch handles (16). The lid (14) is configured for positionment upon the base (12) in alternative upright and inverted positions. In the inverted configuration, the lid (14) creates a work surface (46) having integral support grooves (60, 62) for securing a tubular work piece. In the upright configuration, the lid (14) presents domed upper surface (36) that can serve as a seat. The latch handles (16) are pivotally attached to ends of the base (12) and pivot upward to secure the lid to the base in either of the two alternate lid configuration.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a tool box apparatus that is used to carry and store the tools and equipment that are commonly used by individuals who plaster or drywall. The tool box apparatus of the present invention includes a first wall that is parallel to a second wall, an opened top and an enclosed bottom. The first portion includes a plurality of parallel slots for receiving and maintaining blades that are used by drywallers. The second portion includes a compartment that is used for storing other commonly used items by individuals who drywall. This second portion can be provided with a cover or lid.

Abstract: A multipurpose receptacle that functions as a portable caddy, an internal and external storage container, a support platform, a step stool and which has a detachable extension cord assembly with electrical outlets. The receptacle is formed of molded plastic with internal nesting trays, and with external tool carrying slots and pockets, a work platform, and connection to a source of electrical power.

Abstract: A universal tool holder (100) including a holster (110) and a rigid mounting panel (120) attached to and extending above the holster (110). The holster (110) defines an epitrochoidal cavity (1) which includes a biasing crease (2) along the rear convex wall (119). The holder (100) includes a belt mounting means (124a, 124b) and a wall mounting means (125a, 125b) which are formed as part of the panel (120). The lower opening of the holster defined by the lower edge (114) has a surface area that is at least fifty percent as great as the projected surface area defined by the upper edge (113), thereby permitting insertion of a large variety of tools (90) into the holster (110).

Abstract: A work box comprises a central box unit and two lateral box units. Each of the box units has a bottom wall, a front end wall, a rear end wall, two opposing lateral side walls, and adjacent surfaces of complementary shape so that when the work-box is closed it forms an essentially solid block. Guide means of the work-box is arranged between the central box unit and the lateral box units, respectively. The bottom wall of the central box unit comprises downwardly inclined slanted wall portions, with the contour of the central box unit essentially corresponding to a triangular prism. The central box unit opens in an upward direction and has a lower edge defined by the slanted wall portions of its bottom wall, which faces in a downward direction. The upper edges of the front end, rear end, and side walls of the lateral box units define a plane that is parallel to the slanted wall portions of the central box unit.

Abstract: In order to be able to ship and, later, display a plurality of tools, each of which has a handle and a shaft, a foldable container formed of sheet material is disclosed which is defined by a plurality of walls, including at least a side wall and a top wall having a plurality of openings therein. The openings include a plurality of first openings each formed to receive the shaft of one of the tools and to support the tool with the handle positioned thereabove and including a plurality of second openings each formed to receive the handle of one of the tools and to support the tool with the shaft positioned thereabove. With these features of construction, the container further includes a display panel extending to a point above the top panel and, preferably, the container is a generally rectangular box, and the openings include holes and cutouts arranged in alternating fashion in at least two rows parallel to the display panel.

Abstract: Work surface extensions for tool storage units comprising a horizontally disposed housing adapted to be located between a pair of tool boxes, the housing being of a rectangular configuration positionable in a generally horizontal plane with a periphery generally corresponding to the periphery of adjacent tool boxes above and below, a pair of apertures, one on each side of the housing, the apertures being located at varying elevations with respect to each other, with a chamber formed within the housing and being accessible through the apertures and a pair of reciprocable members, the reciprocable members being of a planar configuration in the form of rectangles, each of the members being positioned through one of the apertures, each of the members having a first work surface on one side and a second work surface on the other side, each reciprocable member movable in a generally horizontal plane between an extended orientation wherein the majority of the work surface is exterior of the housing extending through

Abstract: A device is described capable of selectively extending one member selected from a number of possible extending members, by a selector, full extension of the selected member being made under spring force applied by a rotating shaft.

Abstract: A knife holder includes a board having a rib laterally formed on the front surface and having two cavities formed in the rear surface for receiving magnets which may attach the knife holder to metal surface. A case includes a rear panel and two flanges extended rearward from the rear panel for engaging with the front surface of the board. The rear panel and the rib form a slot for receiving and for protecting knife blade. The knife blades may be completely received and protected between the board and the case.

Abstract: An improved key holder case with easy access feature is provided, which consists of a housing for carrying at least one key therein. A structure is for easy accessing at least one key from the housing, so that at least one key will extend out from the housing to allow a person to utilize at least one key in a lock.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a packaging assembly for enclosing and protecting a plurality of back-up pads having a generally disc or frusto-conically disc shaped resilient portion. The packaging assembly comprises an elongate bottom box portion comprising three axially elongate bottom side walls. The bottom side walls form an elongate main portion of the bottom box portion. The package assembly also includes a pair of bottom end walls disposed generally radially of the bottom box portion axis. A rack portion having first and second holding walls is present. The rack portion is disposed adjacent the elongate main portion of the bottom box portion and has a plurality of spaced surfaces forming slots corresponding to the shape of a back-up pad. The surfaces forming the slots are adapted to engage the surfaces of the back-up pads to retain a spaced relationship between back-up pads in the assembly.

Abstract: A shipping and display carton which may be used for such applications as merchandising elongated items such as garden shears or garden loppers is formed without using glue, tape, staples, or the like and comprises a display tray and a slidable cover. The display shipper is configured to limit set up time at the point of purchase and provides for attractively displaying all items contained therein. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the display shipper comprises a tray having cut out portion configured to receive a pair of oppositely facing ramps on which the items are disposed, and a slidable cover. The tray, ramp, and cover, are each made from a blank of folding carton stock.

Abstract: A nestable bucket and carrier servingh as a caddy for assisting in cleaning motor vehicles and other objects include a sturdy rectangular bottom carrier of molded plastic materials having tapered sides, ventilating holes in the sides, sturdy legs which extend vertically from the top of the carrier to provide with support of the carrier and also bins or shelves attached to its external surfaces. Nesting within the carrier is a rectangular plastic bucket for holding liquids and which includes latch devices for fastening to the bottom carrier. A sturdy bail is fastened to the rim of the bucket. A top container is also generally rectangular in cross section and is configured to rest within the bucket or, if the bucket is removed, within the bottom carrier. The top container is also of molded plastic and includes a sturdy lid which can be opened to store cleaning supplies in the container or, when closed, may be used as a seat or step stool.

Abstract: A tool box has a bottom portion, a pair of side portions, a back portion, a front portion, and a cover rotatably mounted adjacent the back portion. The cover has a horizontal section and a slanted section sloping downwardly from the horizontal section. A partition plate is positioned in the interior of the tool box and has a row of pegs extending upwardly from the top of the partition plate. The upper ends of the pegs can contact or be in close proximity to the horizontal section of the cover when the cover is in its closed position such that tools disposed on the pegs are secured in position. A shaft is rotatably supported along the front portion and has structure attached along its length for engaging the cover to secure the cover in its closed position. The shaft is rotated by an actuating member so that the engaging structure can be brought into contact with the cover to seal the cover.

Abstract: A holder for implements such as a mortal board, which is to be horizontally positioned, knives, such as broad, spackle, and shear knives, which are to be positioned at an angle, and a roll of drywall tape, vertically positioned. Holder comprises a back plate to secure implements, and a second plate in which the implement holder is temporarily attached to the user, more specifically, the waist area of the user. The mortar board is inserted into the Y-shaped slots which are horizontally aligned to the back plate and are disposed in spaced relationship. The knives are inserted into the compression loaded slots having adjacent relationship and positioned at an angle from the back plate. The tape is inserted into the J-shaped hook which is spaced away from the back plate to allow for the tapes positioning and removal to and from the implement holder. The parts which comprise the implement holder are made from a rigid material, preferably aluminum.

Abstract: A surgical instrument rack is provided for improving the efficiency, quality, and safety of the processing and delivery of ring-handled surgical instruments. The rack includes a base having opposing front and rear panels, each having multiple slots therein for supporting the instruments. Each slot in the front panel corresponds to one of the slots in the rear panel so that the end of each of the surgical instruments having the ring handles can be positioned in the slot in the front panel and the opposite end of the instrument can be positioned in the corresponding slot in the rear panel. The instruments can thus be held in an upstanding, parallel, side-by-side arrangement. The base also includes apertures therein near the front panel for receiving a spindle such that the spindle may be extended through the apertures and the first ring handles of the surgical instruments to couple the instruments with the base.

Abstract: A tool holder includes two panels having a bottom portion coupled together by a base so as to form an erectable triangular configuration. One of the panels includes a number of cavities for receiving tools. The other panel includes a number of covers temporarily secured to the other panel and disposed according to the cavities for temporarily covering the cavities so as to retain the tools in the cavities. The cavities are inclined so as to stably retain the tools when the covers are disengaged from the panel.

Abstract: A cover for use with a bucket mounted tool carrier, the cover being useful as a seat and an object holder when used in conjunction with the bucket mounted tool carrier.