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An organizer insert adapted to fit within one side of a tool box having a tiered passageway extending centrally between the end walls thereof. The organizer insert includes a pair of side walls, an outer end wall extending between the side walls, a contoured inner end wall extending between the side walls, and a floor. The outer end wall is adapted to be in abutment with one of the side walls of the tool box. The contoured inner wall is adapted to mesh with and abut the contour of at least a portion of the central tiered passageway of the tool box. The organizer insert can have at least one divider wall extending between the outer and inner side walls.
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TOOL BOX WITH ORGANIZER INSERT
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a tool box having an organizer insert adapted to receive a plurality of small items, such as hardware, fittings, etc.
U.S. Patent 6,786,561 describes a tool box that is adapted to be positioned onto a joist or beam, the entire contents of which patent are hereby incorporated by reference.
The tool box has front and rear end walls attached to right and left side walls, and a handle. A tiered passageway extends between the central portions of the front and rear end walls. The tiered passageway includes an upper passageway tier having a first width, a middle passageway tier having a second width, and a lower passageway tier having a third width. Right and left floor portions extend between the bottom edge of the box side walls and the bottom edges of the lower passageway tier. The third width is greater than the second width, and the second width is greater than the first width. The various widths 1 S are adapted to snugly fit over the upper portions of joists and beams of varying widths.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The organizer insert is adapted to fit within one or both sides of a tool box having a tiered passageway extending between the end walls thereof.
In one embodiment the organizer insert includes a pair of side walls, an outer end wall extending between the side walls, an upper inner end wall extending between the side walls, and a lower inner end wall extending between the side walls. The lower inner end wall is recessed inwardly from the upper inner end wall, and an insert ledge extends between the upper edge of the lower inner end wall and the lower edge of the upper inner end wall. The outer end wall is adapted to be in abutment with one of the side walls of the tool box. The upper inner end wall is adapted to be in abutment with the middle tier side wall of the tool box. The lower inner end wall is adapted to be in abutment with the lower tier side wall of the tool box. The insert ledge is adapted to be in abutment with the lower tier ledge portion of the tool box.
In another embodiment the organizer insert includes a pair of side walls, an outer end wall extending between the side walls, an upper inner end wall extending between the side walls, a middle inner wall extending between the side walls, and a lower inner end wall extending between the side walls. The lower inner end wall is recessed inwardly from the middle inner end wall, and a lower insert ledge extends between the upper edge of the lower inner end wall and the lower edge of the middle inner end wall. The middle inner end wall is recessed inwardly from the upper inner end wall, and an upper insert ledge extends between the upper edge of the middle inner end wall and the lower edge of the upper inner end wall. The outer end wall is adapted to be in abutment with one of the side walls of the tool box. The upper inner end wall is adapted to be in abutment with the upper tier side wall of the tool box. The middle inner end wall is adapted to be in abutment with the middle tier side wall of the tool box. The lower inner end wall is adapted to be in abutment with the lower tier side wall of the tool box. The lower insert ledge is adapted to be in abutment with the lower tier ledge portion of the tool box. The upper insert ledge is adapted to be in abutment with the upper tier ledge portion of the ,....1.....,.,r,.. ~..d.~...u.,....4,..
tool box.
Either embodiment of the organizer insert can have one or more divider walls extending between the outer and inner side walls.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional end elevation view of the tool box of U.S. Patent 6,786,561 showing an organizer insert in place;
FIG. 2 is a top view of the tool box showing a plurality of organizer inserts in place along one side thereof;
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the organizer insert;
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the organizer insert;
and FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the organizer insert.
DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
The tool box 10 described in U.S. Patent 6,786,561 has right and left sloping box side walls 20 and 22, front and rear box end walls 24 and 26, and right and left box bottom (floor) portions 28 and 28'.
Tool box 10 has a tiered passageway 30 extending between central portions of front and rear box end walls 24 and 26.
An upper passageway tier having a first width is formed by right and left first tier side walls 32 and 32'. First tier side walls 32 and 32' each have upper and lower edges, and extend between front and rear box end walls 24 and 26. A ceiling 33 extends between ,. ,....v......nw.. ,.u~~...~""-...,4,..
the upper edges of the right and left first tier side walls 32 and 32', and has an inner surface facing downwardly and an outer surface facing upwardly.
A middle passageway tier having a second width is formed by right and left middle tier side walls 34 and 34'. Middle tier right and left ledge portions 35 and 35' extend between the upper edges of the right and left middle tier side walls 34, 34' and the lower edges of the right and left first tier side walls 32, 32', respectively.
A lower passageway tier having a third width is formed by right and left lower tier side walls 36 and 36'. Lower tier right and left ledge portions 37, 3T extend between the upper edges of the right and left lower tier side walls 36, 36' and the lower edges of the right and left middle tier side walls 34, 34', respectively.
The third width of the lower passageway tier is greater than the second width of the middle passageway tier, and the second width of the middle passageway tier is greater than the first width of the upper passageway tier. The first, second and third widths are selected to fit over joists and beams of widths commonly encountered in construction.
Preferably, the first width would be about 1 7/8 inches to snugly fit over the upper portion of a joist having a nominal width of two inches, the second width would be about 2 'h inches to snugly fit over the upper portion of a joist having a nominal width of three inches, and the third width would be about 3 5/8 inches to snugly fit over the upper portion of a beam having a nominal width of four inches.
It is to be understood that the side walls and ledges making up the three passageway tiers have inner surfaces facing the passageways and corresponding outer surfaces facing the interior of the tool box 10.
TOOL BOX WITH ORGANIZER INSERT
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a tool box having an organizer insert adapted to receive a plurality of small items, such as hardware, fittings, etc.
U.S. Patent 6,786,561 describes a tool box that is adapted to be positioned onto a joist or beam, the entire contents of which patent are hereby incorporated by reference.
The tool box has front and rear end walls attached to right and left side walls, and a handle. A tiered passageway extends between the central portions of the front and rear end walls. The tiered passageway includes an upper passageway tier having a first width, a middle passageway tier having a second width, and a lower passageway tier having a third width. Right and left floor portions extend between the bottom edge of the box side walls and the bottom edges of the lower passageway tier. The third width is greater than the second width, and the second width is greater than the first width. The various widths 1 S are adapted to snugly fit over the upper portions of joists and beams of varying widths.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The organizer insert is adapted to fit within one or both sides of a tool box having a tiered passageway extending between the end walls thereof.
In one embodiment the organizer insert includes a pair of side walls, an outer end wall extending between the side walls, an upper inner end wall extending between the side walls, and a lower inner end wall extending between the side walls. The lower inner end wall is recessed inwardly from the upper inner end wall, and an insert ledge extends between the upper edge of the lower inner end wall and the lower edge of the upper inner end wall. The outer end wall is adapted to be in abutment with one of the side walls of the tool box. The upper inner end wall is adapted to be in abutment with the middle tier side wall of the tool box. The lower inner end wall is adapted to be in abutment with the lower tier side wall of the tool box. The insert ledge is adapted to be in abutment with the lower tier ledge portion of the tool box.
In another embodiment the organizer insert includes a pair of side walls, an outer end wall extending between the side walls, an upper inner end wall extending between the side walls, a middle inner wall extending between the side walls, and a lower inner end wall extending between the side walls. The lower inner end wall is recessed inwardly from the middle inner end wall, and a lower insert ledge extends between the upper edge of the lower inner end wall and the lower edge of the middle inner end wall. The middle inner end wall is recessed inwardly from the upper inner end wall, and an upper insert ledge extends between the upper edge of the middle inner end wall and the lower edge of the upper inner end wall. The outer end wall is adapted to be in abutment with one of the side walls of the tool box. The upper inner end wall is adapted to be in abutment with the upper tier side wall of the tool box. The middle inner end wall is adapted to be in abutment with the middle tier side wall of the tool box. The lower inner end wall is adapted to be in abutment with the lower tier side wall of the tool box. The lower insert ledge is adapted to be in abutment with the lower tier ledge portion of the tool box. The upper insert ledge is adapted to be in abutment with the upper tier ledge portion of the ,....1.....,.,r,.. ~..d.~...u.,....4,..
tool box.
Either embodiment of the organizer insert can have one or more divider walls extending between the outer and inner side walls.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional end elevation view of the tool box of U.S. Patent 6,786,561 showing an organizer insert in place;
FIG. 2 is a top view of the tool box showing a plurality of organizer inserts in place along one side thereof;
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the organizer insert;
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the organizer insert;
and FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the organizer insert.
DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
The tool box 10 described in U.S. Patent 6,786,561 has right and left sloping box side walls 20 and 22, front and rear box end walls 24 and 26, and right and left box bottom (floor) portions 28 and 28'.
Tool box 10 has a tiered passageway 30 extending between central portions of front and rear box end walls 24 and 26.
An upper passageway tier having a first width is formed by right and left first tier side walls 32 and 32'. First tier side walls 32 and 32' each have upper and lower edges, and extend between front and rear box end walls 24 and 26. A ceiling 33 extends between ,. ,....v......nw.. ,.u~~...~""-...,4,..
the upper edges of the right and left first tier side walls 32 and 32', and has an inner surface facing downwardly and an outer surface facing upwardly.
A middle passageway tier having a second width is formed by right and left middle tier side walls 34 and 34'. Middle tier right and left ledge portions 35 and 35' extend between the upper edges of the right and left middle tier side walls 34, 34' and the lower edges of the right and left first tier side walls 32, 32', respectively.
A lower passageway tier having a third width is formed by right and left lower tier side walls 36 and 36'. Lower tier right and left ledge portions 37, 3T extend between the upper edges of the right and left lower tier side walls 36, 36' and the lower edges of the right and left middle tier side walls 34, 34', respectively.
The third width of the lower passageway tier is greater than the second width of the middle passageway tier, and the second width of the middle passageway tier is greater than the first width of the upper passageway tier. The first, second and third widths are selected to fit over joists and beams of widths commonly encountered in construction.
Preferably, the first width would be about 1 7/8 inches to snugly fit over the upper portion of a joist having a nominal width of two inches, the second width would be about 2 'h inches to snugly fit over the upper portion of a joist having a nominal width of three inches, and the third width would be about 3 5/8 inches to snugly fit over the upper portion of a beam having a nominal width of four inches.
It is to be understood that the side walls and ledges making up the three passageway tiers have inner surfaces facing the passageways and corresponding outer surfaces facing the interior of the tool box 10.
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A first embodiment of an organizer insert 50 has side walls 51 and 52, an outer end wall 53, an upper inner end wall 54, a lower inner end wall 55, and a bottom (floor) 56. An insert ledge 57 extends between the upper edge of lower inner end wall 55 and the lower edge of upper inner end wall 54. The width of insert ledge 57 is substantially identical to the width of lower tier right and left ledge portions 37, 3T of tool box 10.
In a preferred embodiment of tool box 10 the side walls 20 and 22 and front and rear end walls 24 and 26 are sloped. In the preferred embodiment of tool box 10, the angle of outer end wall 53 is substantially identical to the angle of sloping box side walls 20 and 22, and the angle of side walls 51 and 52 are substantially identical to the angle of front and rear end box walls 26 and 24, respectively. However, side walls 20 and 22 and front and rear end walls 24 and 26 of tool box 10 can be vertical, i. e., have no slope, in which case outer end wall 53 and side walls 51 and 52 would not be angled.
A plurality of organizer inserts 50 can be place within either side of tool box 10.
In FIG. 2, four such organizer inserts 50 are shown placed within the left side of tool box 10 with the upper edges of side walls 51 and 52 being substantially in abutment. The rear wall 52 of each organizer insert 50 is in abutment with left sloping box wall 22. The upper inner wall 54 of each organizer insert 50 is in abutment with left middle tier side wall 34', and the lower inner wall 55 of each organizer insert 50 is in abutment with left lower tier side wall 36'. The bottom 56 of each organizer insert 50 is in abutment with left bottom portion 28' of tool box 10. The organizer inserts 50 are adapted to receive hardware or fittings, while the right side of tool box 10 is adapted to receive various tools.
A second embodiment of an organizer insert 150 has side walls 151 and 152, an t ..4...n..n.".n n,N-n....4H...~..4,-outer end wall 153, an upper inner end wall 154, a lower inner end wall 155, and a bottom 156. An insert ledge 157 extends between the upper edge of lower inner end wall 155 and the lower edge of upper inner end wall 154. The width of insert ledge 157 is substantially identical to the width of lower tier right and left ledge portions 37, 3T of tool box 10.
Organizer insert 150 has at least one divider wall 158 extending between outer end wall 153 and inner end walls 154, 155. Divider wall 158 is substantially parallel to side walls 151 and 152. Where a single divider wall 158 is employed, it is preferably located at a mid-point between side walls 151 and 152. Organizer insert 150 preferably has a length that is about one-third greater than the length of organizer inset 50 so that three organizer inserts 150 can be placed into one side of tool box 10 to provide six compartments where a single divider wall 158 is employed. However, organizer insert 150 can have a length that is about twice the length of organizer insert 50 to provide four or more compartments, depending on how many divider walls 158 are employed.
Although having multiple organizer inserts 50 or 150 provides more flexibility as to the arrangement of articles within tool box 10, the organizer insert could be a single piece having a length substantially equal to the length of one side of tool box 10, and be divided into a plurality of compartments by divider members similar to divider member 158.
In a preferred embodiment of tool box 10 the side walls 20 and 22 and front and rear end walls 24 and 26 are sloped. In this preferred embodiment, the angle of outer end wall 153 is substantially identical to the angle of sloping box side walls 20 and 22, and the angle of side walls 151 and 152 are substantially identical to the angle of front and rear end box walls 26 and 24, respectively. However, side walls 20 and 22 and front and rear end ~. ...I,~ ~..c~~~iHw"~, ..,In-n,~~...l.,v..~.il,.~,.
walls 24 and 26 of tool box 10 can be vertical, i.e., have no slope, in which case outer end wall 153 and side walls 151 and 152 would not be angled.
A third embodiment of an organizer insert 250 is shown in FTG. 5. This embodiment has contoured inner walls adapted to mesh and abut with all three inner tiers of tiered passageway 30 of tool box 10. Organizer insert 250 has side walls 251 and 252, an outer end wall 253, a middle inner end wall 254, a lower inner end wall 255, an upper inner end wall 256, and a floor 259. An insert ledge 257 extends between the upper edge of lower inner end wall 255 and the lower edge of middle inner end wall 254.
The width of insert ledge 257 is substantially identical to the width of lower tier right and left ledge portions 37, 3T of tool box 10. An insert ledge 258 extends between the upper edge of middle inner end wall 254 and the lower edge of upper inner end wall 256. The width of insert ledge 257 is substantially identical to the width of middle tier right and left ledge portions 35, 35' of tool box 10.
In a preferred embodiment of tool box 10 the side walls 20 and 22 and front and rear end walls 24 and 26 are sloped. In the preferred embodiment of tool box 10, the angle of outer end wall 253 is substantially identical to the angle of sloping box side walls ZO and 22, and the angle of side walls 251 and 252 are substantially identical to the angle of from and rear end box walls 26 and 24, respectively. However, side walls 20 and 22 and front and rear end walls 24 and 26 of tool box 10 can be vertical, i.e., have no slope, in which case outer end wall 253 and side walls 251 and 252 would not be angled.
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251, 252.
The organizer insert of the present invention can be made of injection molded plastic, such as polypropylene. Glow-in-the-dark additives can be incorporated to provide organizers that can be seen in dark locations, such as under a house.
It will be obvious to those having skill in the art that many changes may be made to the details of the above-described embodiments of this invention without departing from the underlying principles thereof. The scope of the present invention should, therefore, be determined only by the following claims.
A first embodiment of an organizer insert 50 has side walls 51 and 52, an outer end wall 53, an upper inner end wall 54, a lower inner end wall 55, and a bottom (floor) 56. An insert ledge 57 extends between the upper edge of lower inner end wall 55 and the lower edge of upper inner end wall 54. The width of insert ledge 57 is substantially identical to the width of lower tier right and left ledge portions 37, 3T of tool box 10.
In a preferred embodiment of tool box 10 the side walls 20 and 22 and front and rear end walls 24 and 26 are sloped. In the preferred embodiment of tool box 10, the angle of outer end wall 53 is substantially identical to the angle of sloping box side walls 20 and 22, and the angle of side walls 51 and 52 are substantially identical to the angle of front and rear end box walls 26 and 24, respectively. However, side walls 20 and 22 and front and rear end walls 24 and 26 of tool box 10 can be vertical, i. e., have no slope, in which case outer end wall 53 and side walls 51 and 52 would not be angled.
A plurality of organizer inserts 50 can be place within either side of tool box 10.
In FIG. 2, four such organizer inserts 50 are shown placed within the left side of tool box 10 with the upper edges of side walls 51 and 52 being substantially in abutment. The rear wall 52 of each organizer insert 50 is in abutment with left sloping box wall 22. The upper inner wall 54 of each organizer insert 50 is in abutment with left middle tier side wall 34', and the lower inner wall 55 of each organizer insert 50 is in abutment with left lower tier side wall 36'. The bottom 56 of each organizer insert 50 is in abutment with left bottom portion 28' of tool box 10. The organizer inserts 50 are adapted to receive hardware or fittings, while the right side of tool box 10 is adapted to receive various tools.
A second embodiment of an organizer insert 150 has side walls 151 and 152, an t ..4...n..n.".n n,N-n....4H...~..4,-outer end wall 153, an upper inner end wall 154, a lower inner end wall 155, and a bottom 156. An insert ledge 157 extends between the upper edge of lower inner end wall 155 and the lower edge of upper inner end wall 154. The width of insert ledge 157 is substantially identical to the width of lower tier right and left ledge portions 37, 3T of tool box 10.
Organizer insert 150 has at least one divider wall 158 extending between outer end wall 153 and inner end walls 154, 155. Divider wall 158 is substantially parallel to side walls 151 and 152. Where a single divider wall 158 is employed, it is preferably located at a mid-point between side walls 151 and 152. Organizer insert 150 preferably has a length that is about one-third greater than the length of organizer inset 50 so that three organizer inserts 150 can be placed into one side of tool box 10 to provide six compartments where a single divider wall 158 is employed. However, organizer insert 150 can have a length that is about twice the length of organizer insert 50 to provide four or more compartments, depending on how many divider walls 158 are employed.
Although having multiple organizer inserts 50 or 150 provides more flexibility as to the arrangement of articles within tool box 10, the organizer insert could be a single piece having a length substantially equal to the length of one side of tool box 10, and be divided into a plurality of compartments by divider members similar to divider member 158.
In a preferred embodiment of tool box 10 the side walls 20 and 22 and front and rear end walls 24 and 26 are sloped. In this preferred embodiment, the angle of outer end wall 153 is substantially identical to the angle of sloping box side walls 20 and 22, and the angle of side walls 151 and 152 are substantially identical to the angle of front and rear end box walls 26 and 24, respectively. However, side walls 20 and 22 and front and rear end ~. ...I,~ ~..c~~~iHw"~, ..,In-n,~~...l.,v..~.il,.~,.
walls 24 and 26 of tool box 10 can be vertical, i.e., have no slope, in which case outer end wall 153 and side walls 151 and 152 would not be angled.
A third embodiment of an organizer insert 250 is shown in FTG. 5. This embodiment has contoured inner walls adapted to mesh and abut with all three inner tiers of tiered passageway 30 of tool box 10. Organizer insert 250 has side walls 251 and 252, an outer end wall 253, a middle inner end wall 254, a lower inner end wall 255, an upper inner end wall 256, and a floor 259. An insert ledge 257 extends between the upper edge of lower inner end wall 255 and the lower edge of middle inner end wall 254.
The width of insert ledge 257 is substantially identical to the width of lower tier right and left ledge portions 37, 3T of tool box 10. An insert ledge 258 extends between the upper edge of middle inner end wall 254 and the lower edge of upper inner end wall 256. The width of insert ledge 257 is substantially identical to the width of middle tier right and left ledge portions 35, 35' of tool box 10.
In a preferred embodiment of tool box 10 the side walls 20 and 22 and front and rear end walls 24 and 26 are sloped. In the preferred embodiment of tool box 10, the angle of outer end wall 253 is substantially identical to the angle of sloping box side walls ZO and 22, and the angle of side walls 251 and 252 are substantially identical to the angle of from and rear end box walls 26 and 24, respectively. However, side walls 20 and 22 and front and rear end walls 24 and 26 of tool box 10 can be vertical, i.e., have no slope, in which case outer end wall 253 and side walls 251 and 252 would not be angled.
Similar to the second embodiment of organizer insert 150, the third embodiment 250 can be wider and have one or more divider walls positioned between the end walls ,. , ~1~ ~ ~.w~~.unm~ i n n.n.,...i.n~..., I. ~,~
251, 252.
The organizer insert of the present invention can be made of injection molded plastic, such as polypropylene. Glow-in-the-dark additives can be incorporated to provide organizers that can be seen in dark locations, such as under a house.
It will be obvious to those having skill in the art that many changes may be made to the details of the above-described embodiments of this invention without departing from the underlying principles thereof. The scope of the present invention should, therefore, be determined only by the following claims.
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1. In a tool box adapted to be positioned onto a joist or beam including front and rear end walls attached to right and left side walls;
a tiered passageway extending between said front and rear end walls;
said tiered passageway including an upper passageway tier having a first width, said upper passageway tier having right and left first tier side walls extending between said front and rear box end walls, said right and left first tier side walls each having an upper edge and a lower edge, and a ceiling extending between the upper edges of said right and left first tier side walls, said ceiling having an inner surface and an outer surface;
said tiered passageway including a middle passageway tier having a second width, said middle passageway tier having right and left middle tier side walls extending between said front and rear box end walls, said right and left middle tier side walls each having an upper edge and a lower edge, and middle tier right and left ledge portions extending between the upper edges of said right and left middle tier side walls and the lower edges of said right and left first tier side walls, respectively;
said tiered passageway including a lower passageway tier having a third width , said lower passageway tier having right and left lower tier side walls extending between said front and rear box end walls, said right and left lower tier side walls each having an upper edge and a lower edge, and lower tier right and left ledge portions extending between the upper edges of said right and left lower tier side walls and the lower edges of said right and left middle tier side walls, respectively;
a right floor portion extending between the bottom edge of said right side wall and the bottom edge of said right wall of said lower passageway tier;
a left floor portion extending between the bottom edge of said left side wall and the bottom edge of said left wall of said lower passageway tier; and handle means;
the improvement comprising at least one organizer insert adapted to fit within one side of said tool box, said organizer insert having a pair of side walls, an outer end wall extending between said side walls, and a contoured inner wall adapted to mesh with and abut the contour of said tiered passageway of said tool box.
a tiered passageway extending between said front and rear end walls;
said tiered passageway including an upper passageway tier having a first width, said upper passageway tier having right and left first tier side walls extending between said front and rear box end walls, said right and left first tier side walls each having an upper edge and a lower edge, and a ceiling extending between the upper edges of said right and left first tier side walls, said ceiling having an inner surface and an outer surface;
said tiered passageway including a middle passageway tier having a second width, said middle passageway tier having right and left middle tier side walls extending between said front and rear box end walls, said right and left middle tier side walls each having an upper edge and a lower edge, and middle tier right and left ledge portions extending between the upper edges of said right and left middle tier side walls and the lower edges of said right and left first tier side walls, respectively;
said tiered passageway including a lower passageway tier having a third width , said lower passageway tier having right and left lower tier side walls extending between said front and rear box end walls, said right and left lower tier side walls each having an upper edge and a lower edge, and lower tier right and left ledge portions extending between the upper edges of said right and left lower tier side walls and the lower edges of said right and left middle tier side walls, respectively;
a right floor portion extending between the bottom edge of said right side wall and the bottom edge of said right wall of said lower passageway tier;
a left floor portion extending between the bottom edge of said left side wall and the bottom edge of said left wall of said lower passageway tier; and handle means;
the improvement comprising at least one organizer insert adapted to fit within one side of said tool box, said organizer insert having a pair of side walls, an outer end wall extending between said side walls, and a contoured inner wall adapted to mesh with and abut the contour of said tiered passageway of said tool box.
2. The tool box of claim 1 wherein there are a plurality of said organizer inserts.
3. The tool box of claim 1 wherein said organizer insert includes a divider wall extending between said outer end wall and sand inner end wall.
4. The tool box of claim 3 wherein said divider wall is substantially parallel to said side walls.
5. The tool box of claim 4 wherein said divider wall is located substantially at the mid-point between said side walls.
6. The tool box of claim 1 wherein said organizer insert includes an upper inner end wall extending between said side walls, a lower inner end wall extending between said side walls, said lower inner end wall being recessed inwardly from said upper inner end wall, an insert ledge extending between the upper edge of lower inner end wall and the lower edge of upper inner end wall, said outer end wall adapted to be in abutment with one of said side walls of said tool box, said upper inner end wall adapted to be in abutment with the middle tier side wall of said tool box, said lower inner end wall adapted to be in abutment with the lower tier side wall of said tool box, and said insert ledge adapted to be in abutment with said lower tier ledge portion of said tool box.
7. The tool box of claim 1 wherein said organizer insert is made of an injection molded plastic.
8. The tool box of claim 7 wherein said plastic is polypropylene.
9. The tool box of claim 7 wherein said plastic has a glow-in-the-dark additive incorporated therein.
10. A tool box organizer insert adapted to fit within one side of a tool box having a tiered central passageway, said organizer insert having a pair of side walls, an outer end wall extending between said side walls, and a contoured inner wall adapted to mesh with and abut the contour of said tiered central passageway of said tool box.
11 11. The tool box of claim 10 wherein said organizer insert includes a divider wall extending between said outer end wall and said inner end wall.
12. The tool box of claim 11 wherein said divider wall is substantially parallel to said side walls.
13. The tool box of claim 12 wherein said divider wall is located substantially at the mid-point between said side walls.
14. The tool box of claim 10 wherein said organizer insert includes an upper inner end wall extending between said side walls, a lower inner end wall extending between said side walls, said lower inner end wall being recessed inwardly from said upper inner end wall, an insert ledge extending between the upper edge of lower inner end wall and the lower edge of upper inner end wall, said outer end wall adapted to be in abutment with one of said side walls of said tool box, said upper inner end wall adapted to be in abutment with the middle tier side wall of said tool box, said lower inner end wall adapted to be in abutment with the lower tier side wall of said tool box, and said insert ledge adapted to be in abutment with said lower tier ledge portion of said tool box.
15. The tool box of claim 10 wherein said organizer insert is made of an injection molded plastic.
16. The tool box of claim 15 wherein said plastic is polypropylene.
17. The tool box of claim 15 wherein said plastic has a glow-in-the-dark additive incorporated therein.
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