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Drill case
Assignee: GEORG KNOBLAUCH HAEHNLESTR 24 7928 GIENGEN/BRENZ WEST GERMANY A CORP OF GERMANY Firma
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Filing: 1987-06-29
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Granted: 1988-09-27
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Expires: 2007-06-29
Abstract
Abstract The case for storing objects, particularly a plurality of tools such as spiral drills, tap drills and the like, comprises a base piece, a cover piece connected pivotally with it and a receptacle portion for the objects. The base piece and the cover piece are each provided with an opening forming a handle portion adjacent an egde of the case opposite a common pivot joint connecting the base piece and the cover piece. The handle portion includes a handle frame member on the base piece which is provided with a substantially U-shape transverse cross sectioned receiving groove open toward the cover piece and a handle strip in the cover piece covering the receiving groove when the case is closed.
Inventors
- 👤 Georg Rau
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:37
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; B25H3/003; A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/26; A45C5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
In a drill-bit case comprising a base member, a cover member connected pivotally with said base member and a recaptacle portion for said objects, the improvement wherein said base member and said cover member are each provided with an opening forming a handle portion located along an edge of said case opposite a common pivot joint between said members, said handle portion including a handle frame member on said base member which is provided with a substantially U-shape transverse cross section receiving groove opening toward said cover member and a handle strip covering said receiving groove when said case is closed, said handle strip being formed on said cover member and having a U-shape in transverse cross section, the legs of said U-shape transverse cross section of said handle strip embracing said handle frame member when said case is closed, said groove receiving an elongated tool for distributing force therealong.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
In a drill-bit case comprising a base member, a cover member connected pivotally with said base member and a recaptacle portion for said objects, the improvement wherein said base member and said cover member are each provided with an opening forming a handle portion located along an edge of said case opposite a common pivot joint between said members, said handle portion including a handle frame member on said base member which is provided with a substantially U-shape transverse cross section receiving groove opening toward said cover member and a handle strip covering said receiving groove when said case is closed, said handle strip being formed on said cover member and having a U-shape in transverse cross section, the legs of said U-shape transverse cross section of said handle strip embracing said handle frame member when said case is closed, said groove receiving an elongated tool for distributing force therealong.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The improvement defined in claim 1 wherein said handle portion is connected by a plurality of inclined connecting elements to members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
145 words
A drill-bit case comprising: a base member; a cover member connected pivotally with said base member at a common pivot joint along an edge of the case; a receptacle portion for drill bits pivotally connected at said joint to both said members and received between them; a handle portion along an edge of said case opposite said common pivot joint formed by openings provided in both of said base member and said cover member, said handle portion including a handle frame member on said base member which is provided with a substantially U-shape transverse cross section receiving groove opening toward said cover member, and a handle strip formed on said cover member covering said receiving groove when said case is closed; a plurality of inclined connecting members connecting said handle portion to said members; and an elongted tool in said groove for distributing force therealong.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
145 words
A drill-bit case comprising: a base member; a cover member connected pivotally with said base member at a common pivot joint along an edge of the case; a receptacle portion for drill bits pivotally connected at said joint to both said members and received between them; a handle portion along an edge of said case opposite said common pivot joint formed by openings provided in both of said base member and said cover member, said handle portion including a handle frame member on said base member which is provided with a substantially U-shape transverse cross section receiving groove opening toward said cover member, and a handle strip formed on said cover member covering said receiving groove when said case is closed; a plurality of inclined connecting members connecting said handle portion to said members; and an elongted tool in said groove for distributing force therealong.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
113 words
In a drill-bit case comprising a base member, a cover member connected pivotally with said base member and a receptacle portion for said objects, the improvement wherein said base member and said cover member are each provided with an opening forming a handle portion located along an edge of said case opposite a common pivot joint between said members, said handle portion including a handle frame member on said base member which is provided with a substantially U-shape transverse cross section receiving groove opening toward said cover member and a handle strip covering said receiving groove when said case is closed, an elongated tool being received in said groove for distributing force therealong.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
113 words
In a drill-bit case comprising a base member, a cover member connected pivotally with said base member and a receptacle portion for said objects, the improvement wherein said base member and said cover member are each provided with an opening forming a handle portion located along an edge of said case opposite a common pivot joint between said members, said handle portion including a handle frame member on said base member which is provided with a substantially U-shape transverse cross section receiving groove opening toward said cover member and a handle strip covering said receiving groove when said case is closed, an elongated tool being received in said groove for distributing force therealong.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-09-27 | 1992-03-28 | 1992-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-09-27 | 1996-03-28 | 1996-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-09-27 | 2000-03-28 | 2000-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |