Mobile Tool Caddy and Bag

Abstract

A tool caddy has a bottom surface with an inverted v-shape for supporting a tool and first and second side walls that connect to the bottom surface. The side walls have side openings for receiving a handle of the tool. A tool caddy bag has an interior compartment, and an external interface on a front side for removably mounting the tool caddy during use. The interior compartment can be sized to house the tool caddy during storage and transit.

1 . A tool caddy, comprising:
 a rectangular box with liquid impervious front and rear walls, first and second side walls, a bottom wall and an open top, the bottom wall having a v-shape with a center wall portion thereof elevated above end portions thereof for supporting a tool within said caddy and the first and second side walls connected to said bottom wall, said first and second side walls having side openings for receiving a handle of said tool.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said tool caddy is leak-proof. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more attachment means for removably mounting said tool caddy to another surface. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , said attachment means comprises one or more extensions mounted to the rear surface of said tool caddy. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , where one or more extensions comprise twist lock mechanisms. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said first and second side openings are substantially U-shaped. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said tool caddy is formed from a plastic material. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said tool caddy is formed from a rubber material. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said v-shaped bottom is symmetrical. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said v-shaped bottom is asymmetrical. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a top and bottom length, said top length greater than said bottom length. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a top and bottom width, said top width greater than said bottom width. 
     
     
         13 . A utility pouch, comprising:
 a rectangular box with liquid impervious front and rear walls, first and second side walls, a bottom wall and an open top, the bottom wall having a v-shape with a center wall portion thereof elevated above end portions thereof for supporting a tool within said caddy and the first and second side walls connected to said bottom wall, said first and second side walls having side openings for receiving a handle of said tool; and   a tool caddy bag having an interior compartment for receiving tools during use thereof and an external interface on a front side for removably mounting said tool caddy during use.   
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein said tool caddy bag is made from nylon. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein said interior compartment is sized to house said tool caddy during storage and transit. 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , further comprising a stiffener arranged to shape said interior compartment such that said interior compartment remains open when empty. 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 16 , wherein said stiffener has side openings. 
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein said caddy bag has side windows for receiving and anchoring items, said side windows aligning with said side openings of said stiffener. 
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein said side openings comprise slits. 
     
     
         20 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein said tool caddy is leak-proof. 
     
     
         21 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , further comprising one or more attachment means for removably mounting said tool caddy to another surface. 
     
     
         22 . The apparatus of  claim 21 , wherein said attachment means comprises one or more extensions mounted to the rear surface of said tool caddy. 
     
     
         23 . The apparatus of  claim 22 , wherein said extensions comprise twist lock mechanisms. 
     
     
         24 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein said external interface comprises holes arranged to receive said extensions. 
     
     
         25 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein said first and second side openings are substantially U-shaped. 
     
     
         26 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein said tool caddy is formed from a plastic material. 
     
     
         27 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein said tool caddy is formed from a rubber material. 
     
     
         28 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein said v-shaped bottom is symmetrical. 
     
     
         29 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein said v-shaped bottom is asymmetrical. 
     
     
         30 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , further comprising a top and bottom length, said top length greater than said bottom length. 
     
     
         31 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , further comprising a top and bottom width, said top width greater than said bottom width.