Portable kit box for torch equipment

Abstract

A portable kit box for torch equipment comprising a lid, a tank compartment for holding at least one tank, and a base. The base defines a base surface for contacting and translating the kit box along a surface. The lid comprises a compartment for storing at least one tank and is movable between an open position and a closed position. The kit box has at least three positions relative to the surface. In the first position, the at least one tank is supported at an acute angle relative to the surface, in the second position the at least one tanks is supported approximately perpendicular to the surface, and in the third position, the at least one tank is supported approximately horizontal to the surface. The kit box further includes at least one storage compartment, a securing member for securing the lid to the base, and a handle.

1 . A portable kit box for torch equipment comprising:
 a base defining a base surface for contacting and translating the kit box along a surface;   a lid movable between an open position and a closed position relative to the base;   a tank compartment for holding at least one tank; and   a support surface for supporting the at least one tank,   wherein the kit box has a first position, the at least one tank being supported at an acute angle relative to the surface when the kit box is in the first position.   
   
   
       2 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the kit box has a second position, the at least one tank being supported approximately perpendicular to the surface when the kit box is in the second position. 
   
   
       3 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 2 , wherein the kit box has a third position, the at least one tank being supported approximately horizontal to the surface when the kit box is in the third position. 
   
   
       4 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the acute angle ranges from about 20° to about 60° relative to the ground surface. 
   
   
       5 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 4 , wherein the acute angle is approximately 30° relative to the ground surface. 
   
   
       6 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the lid defines the tank compartment. 
   
   
       7 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 6 , wherein the base defines the support surface, the support surface supporting the lid in the closed position. 
   
   
       8 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the lid is in the closed position when the kit box is in the first and second positions, the lid is in the open position when the kit box is in the third position, and the base surface contacts the surface when the kit box is in the first and third positions. 
   
   
       9 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one internal compartment for holding additional objects. 
   
   
       10 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 1 , further comprising a pair of external cleats disposed on the lid, the base or any combination thereof for wrapping and storing a hose. 
   
   
       11 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 1 , further comprising a handle disposed on a the kit box. 
   
   
       12 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 1 , further comprising a receptacle for receiving a torch. 
   
   
       13 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one aperture for allowing a nozzle portion of the at least one tank to protrude from the kit box when the lid is in each of the open and closed positions, the at least one aperture defined by a portion of at least one of the lid and the base. 
   
   
       14 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one securing member for securing together the lid and the base. 
   
   
       15 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the base surface further comprises at least two runners disposed thereon for aiding the base surface in translating across the surface. 
   
   
       16 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the base portion is rotatably coupled to the lid portion. 
   
   
       17 . A portable kit box for torch equipment comprising:
 a base defining a base surface for contacting and translating the kit box along a surface;   a lid movable between an open position and a closed position relative to the base, the lid defining a compartment for holding at least one tank;   an angled support surface defined by a portion of the base for supporting the lid in the closed position;   at least one tank aperture for allowing a nozzle portion of the at least one tank to protrude from the kit box when the lid is in each of the open and closed positions, the at least one tank aperture defined by a portion of at least one of the lid and the base;   a handle disposed on the kit box; and   at least one securing member for securing the lid to the base,   wherein the kit box has at least three positions relative to the surface, in a first position, the at least one tank is supported at an acute angle relative to the surface, in a second position the at least one tanks is supported approximately perpendicular to the surface, and a third position, the at least one tank is supported approximately horizontal to the surface.   
   
   
       18 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 17 , wherein the acute angle ranges from about 20° to about 60° relative to the ground surface. 
   
   
       19 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 18 , wherein the acute angle is approximately 30° relative to the ground surface. 
   
   
       20 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 17 , wherein the lid is in the closed position when the kit box is in the first and second positions, the lid is in the open position when the kit box is in the third position, and the base surface contacts the surface when the kit box is in the first and third positions. 
   
   
       21 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 17 , further comprising at least one internal compartment for holding additional objects. 
   
   
       22 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 17 , further comprising a pair of external cleats for wrapping and storing a hose, the cleats disposed on the lid, the base or any combination thereof. 
   
   
       23 . A portable kit box as defines in  claim 17 , further comprising a receptacle for receiving a torch, the receptacle disposed on the lid, the base or any combination thereof. 
   
   
       24 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 17 , wherein the base surface further defines at least two runners for assisting the base surface in translating across the ground surface. 
   
   
       25 . A portable kit box for torch equipment comprising:
 a base pivotally coupled to the lid and including first means for contacting and translating the kit box along a surface;   a lid movable between an open position and a closed position relative to the base;   second means for holding at least one tank within the lid;   third means for supporting the lid in the closed position; and   fourth means securing the lid in the closed position,   wherein the kit box has a first position, the at least one tank being supported at an acute angle relative to the surface when the kit box is in the first position.   
   
   
       26 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 25 , wherein the first means comprises a base surface defined by a portion of the base, the base surface including at least two runners, the second means comprises a compartment defined by a portion of the lid and at least one holding member for holding the at least one tank in the compartment, the third means comprises an angled support surface defined by a portion of the base, and the fourth means is a mechanical latch member. 
   
   
       27 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 25 , wherein the kit box has a second position, the at least one tank being supported approximately perpendicular to the surface when the kit box is in the second position, and a third position, the at least one tank being supported approximately horizontal to the surface when the kit box is in the third position. 
   
   
       28 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 25 , wherein the acute angle is about 20° to about 60° relative to the ground surface. 
   
   
       29 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 28 , wherein the acute is approximately 30° relative to the ground surface. 
   
   
       30 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 27 , wherein the lid is in the closed position when the kit box is in the first and second positions, the lid is in the open position when the kit box is in the third position, and the base surface contacts the surface when the kit box is in the first and third positions. 
   
   
       31 . A portable kit box for torch equipment comprising:
 at least one tank of torch fuel, the at least one tank including a nozzle;   a base defining a base surface for contacting and translating the kit box along a surface;   a lid movable between an open position and a closed position relative to the base;   a tank compartment for holding the at least one tank;   a support surface for supporting the at least one tank;   a torch;   a hose for connecting the torch to the tank nozzle;   at least one valve for controlling the flow of fuel between the at least one tank and the torch; and   at least one securing member for securing together the lid and the base,   wherein the kit box has a first position, the at least one tank being supported at an acute angle relative to the surface when the kit box is in the first position.   
   
   
       32 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 31 , wherein the kit box has a second position, the at least one tank being supported approximately perpendicular to the surface when the kit box is in the second position, and a third position, the at least one tank being supported approximately horizontal to the surface when the kit box is in the third position. 
   
   
       33 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 31 , further comprising:
 at least one tank aperture for allowing the nozzle, hose, or any combination thereof, to protrude from the kit box when the lid is in each of the first and second positions, the at least one aperture defined by a portion of at least one of the lid, the base, or any combination thereof;   a pair of external cleats disposed on the lid, the base or any combination thereof for wrapping and storing the hose;   a handle affixed to at least one of the lid, the base, the external cleats or any combination thereof;   a receptacle for receiving the torch; and   at least one internal compartment within the base for holding additional objects.   
   
   
       34 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 31 , wherein the acute angle ranges from about 20° to about 60° relative to the ground surface. 
   
   
       35 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 30 , wherein the acute angle is approximately 30° relative to the ground surface. 
   
   
       36 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 32 , wherein the lid is in the closed position when the kit box is in the first and second positions, the lid is in the open position when the kit box is in the third position, and the base surface contacts the surface when the kit box is in the first and third positions. 
   
   
       37 . A portable kit box as defined in  claim 31  wherein the base surface further defines at least two runners for aiding the base surface in translating across the ground surface.