Utility box incorporating an integral clamping vise

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a utility box incorporating an integral clamping vise, showing our new design and showing the clamping vise in an open position;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the utility box shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view of the utility box shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view of the utility box shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view of the utility box shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the utility box shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the utility box shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the design for a utility box incorporating an integral clamping vise according to another embodiment of the present invention differing only in the composition of the clamping jaws of the integral vise and that the exteriorly located tray has an opaque cover and showing the clamping vise in an open position.

Claims

The ornamental design for a utility box incorporating an integral clamping vise, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Meisner; Edward H. (Short Hills, NJ), Kristiansen; Keith (Stratford, CT), Ballone; Michael (New Providence, NJ), Hall; Roberta S. (Sparks, MD), Loferski; Michael A. (Monkton, MD), Dolsen; Michael D. (Millbrook, CA), Bennett; Christopher (Whitby, CA), Mason, Sr.; John B. (Brockville, CA), Basten; Frank (Brockville, CA), Overy; Colin (North Augusta, CA)
Assignee:	Black & Decker Inc. (Newark, DE)
Appl. No.:	D/041,348
Filed:	July 12, 1995

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	27131	Aug 12, 1994

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Current U.S. Class:	D3/274; D8/71
Field of Search:	;D3/273-6,281,905 ;D6/336,349-50,400 ;D8/70.1,71 ;D9/424 ;D15/140-1 ;D25/62,65 ;D32/53 ;190/1,16 ;206/216,372-3,499,506,514,DIG.33 ;220/324 ;269/107,139,236,244 ;297/183,188

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Primary Examiner: Bullock; B. J.
Assistant Examiner: Spear; Robert M.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C.