Carrying Case

Abstract

A carrying case for carrying a portable electric power tool may have a container and a cover pivotably attached to the container. The container and/or cover may have an outer wall. A bumper may be mounted to the container and/or cover, and preferably to the outer wall thereof. A handle may be connected to the container and/or cover. The bumper serves to cushion an impact load exerted on the case if the case is dropped in an orientation in which the case strikes a hard surface.

1 : A carrying case for carrying a portable electric power tool comprising:
 a container;   a cover pivotably attached to the container;   at least one of the container and cover have an outer wall;   a bumper mounted to at least one of the container and cover; and   a handle connected to at least one of the container and cover;   wherein the bumper serves to cushion an impact load exerted on the case if the case is dropped in an orientation in which the case strikes a hard surface.   
     
     
         2 : The case of  claim 1 , wherein the bumper is mounted to the outer wall. 
     
     
         3 : The case of  claim 1 , wherein the handle is pivotally connected to at least one of the container and cover. 
     
     
         4 : The case of  claim 1 , wherein the outer wall has a front, bottom and side surfaces. 
     
     
         5 : The case of  claim 4 , wherein the bumper is mounted to at least one of the front, bottom and side surfaces. 
     
     
         6 : The case of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the container and cover is made of a thermoplastic material. 
     
     
         7 : The case of  claim 1 , wherein the bumper has a durometer rating between about 20 Shore O and about 80 Shore A. 
     
     
         8 : The case of  claim 1 , wherein the bumper has a durometer rating between about 20 Shore A and about 75 Shore A. 
     
     
         9 : The case of  claim 1 , wherein the bumper is overmolded onto the outer wall. 
     
     
         10 : The case of  claim 1 , wherein the bumper is bonded to the outer wall. 
     
     
         11 : The case of  claim 1 , wherein the bumper is affixed to the outer wall.