Toolbox

Details Toolbox Toolbox

1990-01-26

1993-03-16

Shoap, Allan N.

Receptacles

Closures

Having means for securing or retaining closure in its closed...

220315, 220334, 220761, 220771, 292113, 292DIG38, 292DIG39, 312902, B65D 4516

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051937069

ABSTRACT:
A utility box (10) includes a base portion (13) and a cover portion (11) attached thereto as by hinges (12). The cover portion (11) includes a downwardly directed skirt (17) and the upper end of the base portion (13) is provided with a complementary skirt (27). At least one latch assembly (28) is recessed within the complementary skirts (17, 27) and includes a latch handle (30) having an outer contour matching the complementary skirts (17, 27). A lock receiving area (52) is also recessed within the complementary skirts (17, 27). Side handles (62) are formed in the base portion (13) and recessed beneath the cover portion (11). A top handle (66) is provided within a recess (67) in the top surface (14) of cover portion (11).

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