Elevated tool holder

Abstract

An elevated tool holder system includes a storage block that is raised from the surface on which it is placed and has a storage area underneath the storage block to accommodate the storage of other items. The elevated tool holder can be placed inside a drawer to enable the drawer to be used for safe storage of tools as well as storage of other items.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An elevated tool holder comprising:
 at least one block having a top, a bottom, and two sides, the at least one block including at least one slot for holding a tool; and   a plurality of legs attached to the block that elevate the block from a support surface to provide a storage area below the block and above the support surface.   
     
     
         2 . The elevated tool holder of  claim 1  wherein a plurality of blocks may be attached to each other to increase the width of the elevated tool holder. 
     
     
         3 . The elevated tool holder of  claim 2  wherein the blocks are attached to each other by at least one bracket and a plurality of screws. 
     
     
         4 . The elevated tool holder of  claim 2  wherein the blocks are attached to each other by a plurality of magnetic pins and corresponding magnets inserted into the block. 
     
     
         5 . The elevated tool holder of  claim 2  wherein the blocks are attached to each other by adhesive. 
     
     
         6 . The elevated tool holder of  claim 1  wherein the plurality of legs is adjustable to allow variation in the height of elevation of the at least one block.