WO1994029083A2 - Fourreau plat pour ustensiles multiples - Google Patents

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WO1994029083A2
WO1994029083A2 PCT/US1994/006404 US9406404W WO9429083A2 WO 1994029083 A2 WO1994029083 A2 WO 1994029083A2 US 9406404 W US9406404 W US 9406404W WO 9429083 A2 WO9429083 A2 WO 9429083A2
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Chris M. Newman
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
    • A45C11/24—Etuis for purposes not covered by a single one of groups A45C11/02 - A45C11/22, A45C11/26, A45C11/32 - A45C11/38
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25G—HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS
    • B25G1/00—Handle constructions
    • B25G1/08—Handle constructions with provision for storing tool elements

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  • the present invention generally relates to utensil holders and, more particularly, is concerned with a flat card-like multiple tool holder.
  • the present invention provides a flat multiple tool holder designed to satisfy the aforementioned need.
  • the flat multiple tool holder of the present invention has the configuration of a credit card which conveniently fits into a user's pocket, purse, or wallet, occupying only minimal space and stores multi-pie everyday or commonly-used tools in an organized fashion. People are accustomed to carrying credit cards, so configuring the tool holder of the present invention to resemble a credit card will attract user interest. Further, the construction of the tool holder is very simple making the tool holder very inexpensive to manufacture.
  • the present invention is directed to a flat multiple tool holder which comprises: (a) a generally flat card-like substrate having an interior and a pair of opposite end edges; and (b) means defining a plurality of separate pockets in the interior of the substrate.
  • Each pocket is open at one of the opposite end edges of the substrate.
  • each pocket is shaped to receive at least a given one of a plurality of different tools. More specifically, each pocket is shaped to match a profile of the given one of the different tools.
  • the flat card-like substrate can be formed by front, rear and middle layers being laminated together in a sandwiched facing relationship with one another. The front and rear layers of the substrate are substantially solid layers.
  • the middle layer of the substrate has a plurality of separate- cutouts defined therein. Each of the cutouts is configured to define a portion of the particular pocket shaped to receive the given one of the plurality of different tools. When the three layers are sealed or laminated together, these voids or cutouts define the pockets in the holder for receiving the various tools.
  • the middle and front layers or the middle and rear layers can be fabricated as one layer and then laminated with the remaining layer or the layers can be molded in one complete unit.
  • FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a first embodiment of a flat multiple tool holder comprising the present invention.
  • Fig. 2 is a rear perspective view of a flat multiple tool holder of Fig. 1.
  • Fig. 3 is an enlarged exploded view of front, rear and middle layers which are laminated together to form the flat multiple tool holder.
  • Fig. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of the holder taken along a plane through line 4—4 extending between the rear aca. ai .ti ! ⁇ ._ ;.rs and also showing the various tools lined up with their correspc. 'ng pockets in the holder.
  • Fig. 5 is a side elevational view of a toothpick which is stored in the holder.
  • Fig. 6 is a side elevational view of a screwdriver which is stored in the holder.
  • Fig. 7 is a side elevational view of tweezers which is stored in the holder.
  • Fig. 8 is a longitudinal sectional view of the holder similar to that of Fig. 4 but of a second embodiment " of the flat multiple tool holder of the present invention. Best Mode For Carrying Out the Invention
  • the flat multiple tool holder 10 includes a generally flat card ⁇ like substrate 12 having a plurality of separate pockets 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22 defined in the interior of the substrate 12.
  • Each of the pockets 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22 opens at one of a pair of opposite end edges 12A, 12B of the substrate 12.
  • each pocket 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 is shaped to match a profile of a given one of a plurality of different tools which will be described below.
  • the flat card-like substrate 12 is formed by a plurality of front, rear and middle layers 24, 26 and 28 being laminated together in a sandwiched facing relationship with one another.
  • the front and rear layers 24, 26 of the substrate 12 are substantially solid layers.
  • the middle layer 28 of the substrate 12 is in the form of a template having a plurality of separate cutouts 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 defined therein.
  • the layers 24 L 26, 28 have substantially the same rectangular configurations," however, other shapes and configurations can be employed.
  • Each of the cutouts 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 is shaped to .natch the profile of a given one of the plurality of different tools.
  • these voids or cutouts 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 in conjunction with inner facing surfaces 24A, 26A of the solid front and rear layers 24, 26 define the separate pockets 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 in the tool holder 10 for receiving the various tools.
  • the middle and front layers 28, 24 or the middle and rear layers 28, 26 can be fabricated as one layer and then laminated with the remaining layer.
  • the various layers are preferably fabricated from any suitable plastic material by using conventional techniques.
  • the thickness of the middle layer 28 is less than the thickness of each of the tools stored in the pockets 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 to provide a frictional fit therebetween which deters or prevents the tools from inadvertently falling out of the pockets.
  • the back layer 26 also has enlarged entrance recesses 40, 42, 44, 46, 48 defined therein at the opposite end edges 12A, 12B of the substrate 12 to enable the user in gripping the tools with his or her fingers to pull them out of the pockets 14, 16, 18, 20, 22.
  • FIGs. 4-7 there is illustrated typical tools which can be employed by the tool holder 10 of the present invention.
  • the illustrated tools are a knife 50, a combination nail file/can opener 52, tweezers 54, a toothpick 56 and a screwdriver 58.
  • a mirrored surface is fabricated on the outer surface 26B of the rear layer 26 in order to provide a mirror 60 thereon.
  • These tools can be separately withdrawn and used independently of one another.
  • the tool holder 10- can be designed to store other types of tools than the ones mentioned above.
  • the tools can be metal or plastic as appropriate to the particular tool function.
  • the outer surface 24B of the front layer 24 has regions 62 upon which logo and advertising material and other information can be printed.
  • the front layer 24 also has a measuring scale 64 defined along one longitudinal edge 24C thereof. Also, a key chain hole 66 is provided as shown in Figs. 1 and 7.
  • each of the pockets 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22 of the second embodiment of Fig. 8 opens at one of a pair of opposite end edges 12A, 12B of the substrate 12;
  • the cutouts 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 are configured to define pockets having generally rectangular shapes, althought other shapes are possible.

Abstract

Fourreau (10) plat pour ustensiles multiples, qui comporte un substrat (12) généralement plat en forme de carte doté d'un intérieur et d'une paire de bords terminaux opposés (12A, 12B), et une pluralité de poches séparées (14, 16, 18, 20, 22) se trouvant dans l'intérieur du substrat (12). Chaque poche est ouverte à un des bords terminaux opposés du substrat. En outre, chaque poche possède une forme telle qu'elle est adaptée pour recevoir au moins un parmi une pluralité d'ustensiles différents (50, 52, 54, 56, 58). Le substrat (12) plat en forme de carte est constitué de couches avant, arrière et intermédiaire (24, 26, 28) plaquées l'une contre l'autre en sandwich. Les couches avant et arrière (24, 26) du substrat sont des couches pleines. La couche intermédiaire (28) du substrat comporte une pluralité de vides ou évidements séparés (30, 32, 34, 36, 38) définis dans ledit substrat. Lorsque les trois couches (24, 26, 28) sont collées ou plaquées ensemble, ces évidements définissent des poches (14, 16, 18, 20, 22) dans le fourreau, destinées à recevoir les divers ustensiles.
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CN103600931A (zh) * 2013-10-23 2014-02-26 上海华力微电子有限公司 精密切割机刀具存放盒

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