Tool box with light
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Jan 3, 2006
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Jul 1, 2004
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Nov 19, 2003
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Dec 31, 2002
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Abstract
A container, such as a tool box, has an interior storage compartment and a cover with a light opening therein. A light is mounted within the compartment and is selectively positionable to shine through the light opening or to illuminate the interior of the storage compartment. Preferably, the light is mounted on an articulated hinge allowing movement between a plurality of discrete positions and locks in place in a stored position. The light may be battery operated and may be removable if desired.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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ZAG INDUSTRIES LTD | 19 HA'MELACHA STREET ROSH HA'AYIN 48091 |
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- 2003 Application Filing Year
- F21V Class
- 1216 Applications Filed
- 412 Patents Issued To-Date
- 33.89 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Einav, Yehuda | Nes-Tziona, IL | 8 | 267 |
# of filed Patents : 8 Total Citations : 267 |
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
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Oct 02, 2013 | AS | ASSIGNMENT | free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:SPURR, MICHAEL ALFRED JAMES;NEWBERRY, BRIAN RICHARD;REEL/FRAME:031394/0488 Owner name: FRITO-LAY TRADING COMPANY GMBH, SWITZERLAND Effective Date: Oct 02, 2013 |
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