Quick attachment bracket for securing a first item to a second item

Abstract

A quick attachment bracket that permits a tool holder to be quickly secured to the sidewall of a cart is disclosed. The bracket snaps onto the cart and locks the tool holder in position without the use of any mechanical devices.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A bracket for securing a first item to a second item, said bracket comprising:
 a one piece body member having an upper receiving area, an intermediate portion and a lower mounting area, said intermediate portion defining an opening therein;   wherein said upper receiving area adapted to receive an upper portion of a first item and said lower mounting area adapted for receiving a lower portion of the first item in order to secure the bracket to the first item;   wherein a second item receiving area is defined when said bracket is secured to the first item between the first item and the bracket which is adapted for receipt and retaining of a portion of the second item which causes said second item to be secured to said first item.   
     
     
         2 . The bracket of  claim 1  wherein said first item is a cart shelf having a sidewall and said second item is a tool holder, wherein said bracket permits said tool holder to be secured to the sidewall of said cart shelf. 
     
     
         3 . The bracket of  claim 2  wherein upper receiving area comprising a substantially U-shaped member adapted for receiving a top portion of the cart shelf and said lower mounting area comprising a plurality of mounting tabs defining a receiving area which is adapted for receipt of a bottom portion of the cart shelf. 
     
     
         4 . The bracket of  claim 3  wherein the top portion of said cart shelf having an upper lip and said upper receiving area further comprising a first section extending downwardly and tapering inward from an inner portion of said substantially U-shaped member and terminating into said intermediate portion such that said intermediate portion is positioned inward underneath the upper lip of said cart shelf. 
     
     
         5 . The bracket of  claim 3  wherein each of said mounting tabs having a gripping member extending outward from said mounting, tab receiving area. 
     
     
         6 . A bracket for securing a first item to a second item, said bracket comprising:
 a one piece body member having an upper receiving area comprising a substantially U-shaped member, an intermediate portion and a plurality mounting tabs secured to a lower edge of said intermediate portion, said intermediate portion defining an opening therein, each of said plurality of mounting, tabs defining a lower receiving area;   wherein said upper substantially U-shaped member adapted to receive an upper portion of a first item and said mounting tabs adapted for receiving a lower portion of the first item in order to secure the bracket to the first item;   wherein a second item receiving area is defined, when said bracket is secured to the first item between the first item and the bracket which is adapted for receipt and retaining of a portion of the second item which causes said second item to be secured to said first item.   
     
     
         7 . The bracket of  claim 6  wherein said first item is a cart shelf haying a sidewall and said second item is a tool holder, wherein said bracket permits said tool holder to be secured to the sidewall of said cart shelf. 
     
     
         8 . The bracket of  claim 7  wherein the top portion of said cart shelf having an upper lip and said upper receiving area further comprising a first section extending downwardly and tapering inward from an inner portion of said substantially U-shaped member and terminating into said intermediate portion such that said intermediate portion is positioned inward underneath the upper lip of said cart shelf. 
     
     
         9 . The bracket of  claim 6  wherein each of said mounting tabs having a gripping member extending outward from said mounting tab receiving area. 
     
     
         10 . A bracket for securing a first item to a second item, said bracket comprising:
 an elongated one piece body member having an upper receiving area, an intermediate portion and a plurality mounting tabs secured to a lower edge of said intermediate portion, said intermediate portion defining an opening therein, each of said plurality of mounting tabs defining a lower receiving area;   wherein said upper receiving area comprising:   a first section extending substantially downwardly;   a second section extending outward from said first section and secured to said first section in a substantially perpendicular relationship;   a third section extending downward from an outer end of said second section and secured to said second section in a substantially perpendicular relationship; wherein said first section, said second section and said third section define a substantially U-shaped upper receiving area; and   a fourth section extending downward and tapering inward from a lower edge of said third and secured to said third section in an angular relationship at a first edge of said fourth section and secured to said intermediate portion at a second edge of said fourth section.   wherein said substantially U-shaped member receiving area adapted to receive an upper portion of a first item and said mounting tabs adapted for receiving a lower portion of the first item in order to secure the bracket to the first item;   wherein a second item receiving area is defined when said bracket is secured to the first item between the first item and a lower section of the intermediate portion which is adapted for receipt and retaining of a portion of the second item which causes said second item to be secured to said first item.   
     
     
         11 . The bracket of  claim 10  wherein said first item is a cart shelf having a sidewall and said second item is a tool holder, wherein said bracket permits said tool holder to be secured to the sidewall of said cart shelf. 
     
     
         12 . The bracket of  claim 11  wherein the top portion of said cart shelf having an upper lip and said fourth section positioning said intermediate portion underneath the upper lip of said cart shelf when elongated body member is secured to the can shelf. 
     
     
         13 . The bracket of  claim 10  wherein each of said mounting tabs having a gripping member extending outward from said mourning tab receiving area. 
     
     
         14 . The bracket of  claim 10  wherein said angular relationship is between approximately 5 degrees to approximately 55 degrees. 
     
     
         15 . The bracket of  claim 10  wherein said angular relationship is approximately 45 degrees. 
     
     
         16 . The bracket of  claim 10  wherein upper receiving area, said intermediate portion and said plurality of mounting tabs are monolithically formed as a one piece bracket. 
     
     
         17 . The bracket of  claim 11  wherein said elongated body member is secured to said cart shelf without the use of any mechanical or fastening devices.