Did You Know...
...that Charles Goodyear performed some of his experiments on rubber while in debtor's prison? He was there so often he referred to it as his "hotel". Chronically in debt because of poor business sense and ill health, Goodyear depended on the generosity of friends and family. Even after he unlocked the secret to vulcanizing rubber, he was unable to improve his financial situation. When he died, his estate was $200,000 in debt.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7334680 | Modular toolbox system A toolbox having modular components for additional storage and functionality includes modular attachments that are adapted to removably fit various attachments, such as a cooler, cup holder, saw blades holder, drill bit holders, and the like. In addition, the toolbo... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7293489 | Carrying case assembly for a circular saw and its associated method of use A carrying case device for a circular saw and the method of interconnecting the circular saw with the carrying case device when the circular saw is in use. A case is provided having a top surface, wherein the case defines an internal area large enough to store the c... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7108131 | Case, particularly a machine tool case The invention is based on a case, in particular a power tool case, having a housing (10, 12) that has at least one housing part (46, 48) with a storage space (14) for carrying and/or storage of a power tool (18), in particular a manual po... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7017740 | Tool container A tool container includes a case portion defining a storage space and a cover portion movably attached to the case portion moveable between a closed position in which the cover portion covers an opening into the storage space and an open position in which access to ... | 03/28/2006 |
| RE38905 | Tool box A tool box includes a base portion with two side walls, two sliding plates slidably disposed to the two side walls and a plurality of receiving members pivotally connected between the two side walls at two ends of a front side thereof. The receiving members further ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6905088 | Cable-winder device The invention provides a cable-winder device comprising first and second hinged-together portions, the second portion having a housing for a cable winder. In an in-use position, the device is self-supporting can be used as a stool, for example. A liftable hatch can ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6840376 | Multiple-layer tool box A tool box includes a left cover and a right cover which are pivotably connected on the left sidewall and the right sidewall respectively. The left cover, the right cover, the left sidewall and the right sidewall each have grooves defined in an inside thereof so tha... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6736265 | General mechanic's toolbox A general purpose mechanics toolbox that is able to withstand external environmental conditions and abuse is disclosed. Typically, the toolbox includes a main body having a front and top cover. Tubular gaskets run between the top and front covers and the body, there... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6637592 | Tool case A combination tool case is constructed to include a front frame unit, a back frame unit, a front frame and back frame fastening structure, a storage box supported on the front frame unit and the back frame unit at a top side, a plurality of drawers mounta... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6612435 | Tool case A tool case has multiple side plates, a bottom plate, an upper cover and multiple side covers. The side plates are connected with each other to define a containing space for storing large tools. Multiple recesses are defined in the outer side of each resp... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6601930 | Rolling containers assembly A rolling containers assembly including (a) a base cabinet including wheels and a pulling handle for locomoting the rolling containers assembly; and (b) at least one additional cabinet being removably connectable on top of the base cabinet.... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6578937 | Stacking toolbox A toolbox that has an outer housing, an inner housing and a number of storage trays. The outer housing is removable from the inner housing. To use the toolbox, the outer housing is removed and placed on top of the inner housing. Then, alternate drawers ar... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6422386 | Blow molded double wall chest with partial fixed top and partial hinged lid A blow molded carrying chest which includes a frame and a lid is provided. The frame includes a base frame member, and left and right end frame members attached to the base frame member. A top frame member is rigidly attached to the left and right end fra... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6375289 | Organizing cabinet with sorting tray An organizing cabinet for storing relatively small, loose items in sorted fashion configured to facilitate sorting and storing of the items. The organizing cabinet features a cabinet holding a plurality of storage bins and a sorting plate disposed at an u... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6347847 | Rolling containers assembly A rolling containers assembly including (a) a base cabinet including wheels and (b) at least one additional cabinet being removably connectable on top of the base cabinet, the additional cabinet having a pulling handle for locomotins the rolling container... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6305049 | Tool bar handle A compressed air distribution and battery recharger is provided in a tool bar handle for a tool cabinet. The tool cabinet handle provides outlets for compressed air which is regulated, dried and lubricated for use with pneumatic tools along with a battery... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6264030 | Tool box A tool box includes a first part and a second part. The first part is composed of two boards foldably connected with each other and in a form of L-shaped part. The second part is composed of three boards pivotally connected with each other and in a form o... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6260701 | Drill bit case with re-configurable shank retainer and stand base A drill case (10) includes a case box (20) having a longitudinally elongated rectangular cross-sectional shape closeable at one transverse end thereof by a lid (23). The case includes a slidably removable longitudinally elongated drill stand base (50) hav... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6260700 | Detachable spare-parts container A detachable spare-parts container mountable with a tool container, comprising a body having a plurality of drawers to contain spare-parts and being slidable, the body being insertable to the tool container, characterized in that a plurality of holes are ... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6193062 | Tackle box A tackle box for storing items, such as fishing tackle, in an organized manner. The tackle box includes a base container with a front panel having a plurality of slidably mounted drawers. The bottom of a top container is detachably attached to a top panel... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6176559 | Rolling containers assembly A rolling containers assembly including (a) a base cabinet including wheels and a pulling handle for locomoting the rolling containers assembly; and (b) at least one additional cabinet being removably connectable on top of the base cabinet.... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6138840 | Storage closet and rack apparatus A storage closet and rack apparatus for holding and storing fishing accessories. The storage closet and rack apparatus includes a housing. The housing has a back wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, a bottom wall, a top wall and a front side. The ... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6129229 | Parts pack A parts pack for accommodating a plurality of pocket boxes is composed of two identical one-piece casings connected with a plurality of hinges. The parts pack can be used to store one or at least one hand tool as a screwdriver. The pocket box for accommod... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6105769 | Tool box having drawer for receiving small objects A tool box includes a housing for receiving tool members and one or more drawers slidably received in a base of the housing for receiving small objects, such as the nuts, screws, bolts etc. A plate and a cover are secured to the front portion of the base ... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6068355 | Portable workstation A portable workstation or office foldable into a transportable unit including top and bottom parts hingedly connected to one another so that the top part is pivotable with respect to the bottom part between open and closed positions. A table top is dispos... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6068123 | Drawer assembly for a tool box A drawer assembly includes a drawer retractably received in a receiving portion of a tool box and a driving device is located beside one of two opposite side walls of the drawer. A rack is attached to the inside of one of the two side walls and the drivin... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6039417 | Easy to assemble storage unit An easy to assemble storage unit is disclosed. A method of assembly that utilizes an interlocking scheme of tabs, catches and openings is also disclosed. The connection comprises a catch within a tab extending from a wall of the container that locks into ... | 03/21/2000 |
| 5961191 | Picnic caddy A picnic caddy is provided having first and second upright support pillars arranged in a parallel spaced apart relationship with respect to one another. A clamping mechanism is arranged at one end of the first and second upright support pillars for securi... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5931318 | Tool bit holder A tool bit holder includes a rectangular hollow base, and a swivel holder mounted within the hollow base and turned in and out of the hollow base about an axis, wherein the swivel holder has a finger strip at an outer side thereof for turning with the han... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5893457 | Tool box A tool box includes a base portion with two side walls, two sliding plates slidably disposed to the two side walls and a plurality of receiving members pivotally connected between the two side walls at two ends of a front side thereof. The receiving membe... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5887715 | Tool case with snap-in modules A tool case with a storage space which is accessed from the underside of the tool case. The storage space may be fitted with various pre-assembled snap-in storage modules to provide the user with the flexibility of storing a wide variety of items in a wid... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5873463 | Tool box 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, ... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5857757 | Maximum storage tool chest A tool chest is provided which includes a housing having a top wall, a bottom wall and two substantially parallel side walls. Each side wall connects the top and bottom walls. The bottom wall has an interior surface facing the top wall and an exterior sur... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5826719 | Tool box having a drawer 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 ... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5772047 | Stationary service bench with tool panel A stationary and vertically positionable service bench includes a stand that is mounted to the floor of a servicing area, wherein the stand supports an upstanding pegboard display panel and a horizontal servicing shelf. The display panel also supports a h... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5762411 | Tool box with folding bins A tool box with external pivoting bins for a separate storage of working tools and working accessories such that the working tools and the working accessories may each be independently approached, the tool box comprising (a) a main compartment for storage... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5740910 | Tool box A tool box including a rectangular container having a rear wall and two side walls, an upper elongated angular member fixedly mounted on an upper portion of the rear wall, a lower elongated angular member fixedly mounted on a lower portion of the rear wal... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5680932 | Toolbox assembly 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 regi... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5666765 | Suitcase voting booth with access for handicapped persons A lightweight portable voting booth (20) includes a bivalve case (22), a declined electronic voting panel (24) and a support base (26) that permit full frontal access by a wheelchair-bound person (30). The booth (20) can be packed into the case (22) for t... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5645332 | Easy to assemble storage unit An easy to assemble storage unit is disclosed. It provides a method of assembly that utilizes an interlocking scheme of tabs, catches and openings. The connection comprises a catch within a tab extending from a wall of the container that locks into a rece... | 07/08/1997 |
