Tool bag

Abstract

A soft sided bag for storage of tools includes a grotto shaped recessed pocket in at least one of the lateral side panels of the bag and further includes optional pouches affixed adjacent the grotto shaped pocket, the pouches including lids which may be pivoted between an open and closed position.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]In a principal aspect, the present invention relates to a tool bag and more particularly to a bag which includes an externally accessible pocket; namely, a pocket which is designed to receive and retain a generally rigid, parallelepiped storage box or similar container.[0002]Workmen, tradesmen and the like often carry their tools in a bag. One type of bag that is favored by workmen is known as an open top bag. Such a bag typically has a rectangular parallelepiped configuration wherein the top is formed by positioning or folding the top margin of the lateral sides against one another and then providing a fastening mechanism, such as a zipper, to hold the folded sides together. Workmen will place their tools within such a bag and then close the bag. Handles on the top of the bag enable easy carriage thereof.[0003]Often when workmen utilize such a bag they will position it at or near their worksite. Also, often the workmen require access to special tool...

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Benefits of technology

[0005]Briefly, the present invention comprises a tool bag having a generally parallelepiped shape wherein one of the side panels of the bag includes an open, recessed pocket formed in the side panel. The pocket is reinforced by a rigid or semi-rigid reinforcing board which facilitates formation and maintenance of the shape of the pocket. A partial front wall extends upwardly to cover or enclose the front side of the pocket. Thus, a workman may place a box containing various items within the pocket. The box will be held within the pocket by the front wall, but may be easily accessed, gripped and removed from the pocket. The bag of the invention optionally includes pouches attached to the outside of the lateral sides of the bag with lids on the pouches that are easily opened inasmuch as they pivot about a hinge type connection to the outside face of the bag. Thus, a workman may easily raise the lid and reach into the pocket or pouch to retrieve whatever item is desired.

[0008]Yet a further object of the invention is to provide a ruggedly constructed bag which includes various pouches and pockets that facilitate the storage of and access to tools and their component parts and accessories.

Problems solved by technology

To search through the tool bag and find the desired item such as an accessory for their tool is often a troublesome and bothersome event.

However, accessing such a container often requires additional time, effort and searching the interior of the bag.

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