Special receptacle or package – For a tool
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-12
2011-07-12
Mohandesi, Jila M (Department: 3765)
Special receptacle or package
For a tool
C206S001500, C206S305000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07975845
ABSTRACT:
A sturdy container to store, transport and securely maintain a measuring device, for example, a spirit level or electronic equivalents thereof. The container comprises an elongated conduit constructed from for example, an organic polymeric material (PVC), carbon fiber, fiberglass or metal. The elongated conduit includes an interior cavity dimensioned to fully encompass one or more measuring device(s) to be securely maintained therein. A head cap assembly is generally provided at a first longitudinal end of the elongated conduit, the head cap including an aperture in communication with the interior cavity, and the aperture dimensioned to receive at least one of the measuring devices therethrough. A door is provided on the head cap and is dimensioned to lateral span the aperture when disposed in a closed position. A lockable latch is provided to maintain the door in the closed position. An end cap is provided on a second longitudinal end of the elongated conduit. A counterforce element may be disposed within the elongated conduit in proximity to or incorporated into the end cap. The counterforce element is aligned to generate a longitudinal counterforce on the measuring devices when an end of the measuring device(s) compressively engages the counterforce element.
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STABILA, carrying case. Downloaded from www.stabila.com on Jan. 15, 2007.
Sunnarborg, Levelguard downloaded from www.levelguard.com on Jan. 15, 2007. Not admitted as prior art.
Dergosits & Noah LLP
Mohandesi Jila M
Prange Sharon M
Sunnarborg Bradley
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