Tool case apparatus

Abstract

A case for storing and displaying tools and other items. The case includes at least one door formed from transparent materials so that stored items can be viewed and inventoried.

1 . A case for storing items, comprising: 
 a frame, the frame defining an interior and an exterior;    a retaining insert configured in the interior of the frame;    a plurality of recesses formed in the retaining insert;    at least one mounting device formed on the exterior of the frame;    a first door rotatably attached to the frame, the first door having a first profile defining a first arc curving away from the frame; and    a second door rotatably attached to the frame, the second door having a second profile defining a second arc curving away from the frame;    wherein the first and second doors enclose the interior of the frame when in a closed position and provide access to the interior in an open position and wherein at least one of the first and second doors is formed from transparent material.    
   
   
       2 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second doors are transparent.  
   
   
       3 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein the first arc and second arc are mirror images of each other when placed in a closed position.  
   
   
       4 . The case of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of holding devices formed on the interior of the frame.  
   
   
       5 . The case of  claim 5 , wherein the holding devices are in the form of clip devices including spaced retaining surfaces.  
   
   
       6 . The case of  claim 5 , wherein the clip devices are molded into the insert.  
   
   
       7 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein the entirety of the base is made from light weight materials.  
   
   
       8 . The case of  claim 7 , wherein the light weight material is plastic.  
   
   
       9 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein the insert has a profile corresponding to the first and second doors.  
   
   
       10 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein the exterior of the frame includes a rear side and a front side, the mounting device being formed on the rear side.  
   
   
       11 . The case of  claim 10 , further comprising a plurality of raised bosses spaced about the rear side.  
   
   
       12 . The case of  claim 1 , further comprising a handle rotatably connected to the frame.  
   
   
       13 . The case of  claim 12 , wherein the frame includes a top surface configured within the handle recess, the handle being foldable with the handle recess.  
   
   
       14 . The case of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one latch assembly configured to engage at least one of the first and second doors.  
   
   
       15 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein there are two latch assemblies each of which engage both first and second doors.  
   
   
       16 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein at least one door includes a tab for grasping and opening one of the first and second doors.