Tool organizer

• US 20060012139A1
• Filed: 09/16/2005
• Published: 01/19/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 09/19/2003
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Mobile-Shop Company LLC
• Original Assignee: Edward G. Guirlinger
• Inventors: Guirlinger, Edward G.
• Granted Patent: US 7,210,689 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 280/35
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 13/30 Straps; Bands
• CPC Class Codes: A45F 2003/142 Carrying-straps
• CPC Class Codes: A45F 3/14 Carrying-straps; Pack-carrying harnesses
• CPC Class Codes: A45F 5/021 to the belt
• CPC Class Codes: B25H 3/00 Storage means or arrangements for workshops facilitating access to, or handling of, work tools or instruments containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents B65D83/00; nail dispensers B25C3/00
• CPC Class Codes: B25H 3/02 Boxes
• CPC Class Codes: B25H 3/021 comprising a number of connected storage elements
• CPC Class Codes: B25H 3/04 Racks
• CPC Class Codes: B25H 3/06 Trays
• CPC Class Codes: B62B 3/10 characterised by supports specially adapted to objects of definite shape
• CPC Class Codes: B62B 5/0096 Identification of the cart or merchandise, e.g. by barcodes or radio frequency identification [RFID]
• CPC Class Codes: G01M 99/00 Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

Abstract

A tool organizer is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the tool organizer comprises a frame and a plurality of wheels attached to the frame. The tool organizer also includes a tool storage structure supported by the frame. The tool storage structure comprising a plurality of storage panels, each storage panel comprises at least one tool fastener and associated tool indicia for securing and identifying a specific tool. The plurality of storage panels are movable with respect to one another between a closed configuration and an open configuration. A modular tool organizer, a tool set transportation system, a tool bag and a method for inspecting a set of tools stored within a tool organizer are also disclosed.

Claims

1-21. -21. (canceled)

22. A tool organizer, comprising:

a frame;

a plurality of wheels attached to the frame; and

a tool storage structure supported by the frame, the tool storage structure comprising a plurality of storage panels, each storage panel comprising a rigid inner structure and an outer portion covering the rigid inner structure, and the plurality of storage panels movable with respect to one another between a closed configuration and an open configuration.

23. The tool organizer of claim 22, wherein the outer portion comprises at least one tool fastener for securing a specific tool, the outer portion further comprising a tool indicia associated with each tool fastener.

24. The tool organizer of claim 23, wherein the at least one tool fastener comprises a pocket.

25. The tool organizer of claim 23, wherein a first tool fastener and a first associated tool indicia are disposed on a first side of a first storage panel, and a second tool fastener and a second associated tool indicia are disposed on a second side of the first tool panel.

26. The tool organizer of claim 22, wherein the tool storage structure further comprises a base to which the plurality of storage panels are attached, and a plurality of hinges connecting the plurality of storage panels to the base.

27. The tool organizer of claim 22, wherein the outer portion comprises fabric.

28. The tool organizer of claim 22, wherein at least one storage panel includes a handle.

29. The tool organizer of claim 22, wherein a first storage panel and a second storage panel comprise a retaining means for securing the plurality of storage panels in the closed configuration.

30. The tool organizer of claim 22, wherein the tool storage structures is removably supported by the frame.

31. The tool organizer of claim 22, wherein the frame comprises an adjustable handle.

32. A tool organizer, comprising:

a frame;

a plurality of wheels attached to the frame; and

a tool storage structure supported by the frame, the tool storage structure comprising a plurality of storage panels, each storage panel comprising a rigid inner structure and an outer portion covering the rigid inner structure, the outer portion comprises at least one pocket for securing a specific tool, the outer portion further comprising a tool indicia associated with each pocket, and the plurality of storage panels movable with respect to one another between a closed configuration and an open configuration.

33. The tool organizer of claim 32, wherein the tool storage structure further comprises a base to which the plurality of storage panels are attached, and a plurality of hinges connecting the plurality of storage panels to the base.

34. The tool organizer of claim 32, wherein the outer portion comprises fabric.

35. The tool organizer of claim 32, wherein at least one storage panel includes a handle.

36. The tool organizer of claim 32, wherein a first storage panel and a second storage panel comprise a retaining means for securing the plurality of storage panels in the closed configuration.

37. The tool organizer of claim 32, wherein the tool storage structure is removably supported by the frame.

38. The tool organizer of claim 32, wherein the frame comprises an adjustable handle.

39. A tool organizer, comprising:

a frame;

a plurality of wheels attached to the frame; and

a plurality of tool storage structures removably supported by the frame, each tool storage structure comprising a base and a plurality of storage panels, each storage panel attached to the base by a hinge having a vertical axis, each storage panel comprising a rigid inner structure and an outer portion covering the rigid inner structure, the outer portion comprises at least one pocket for securing a specific tool, the outer portion further comprising a tool indicia associated with each pocket, and the plurality of storage panels movable with respect to one another between a closed configuration and an open configuration.