IP Library Granted Patent US 12,467,607
Granted Patent B2
US 12,467,607 · App. 18/119,964 · Granted Nov 11, 2025

Storage lights and mounting structures for the same

Inventors: Brianna E. Williams (Greenville, SC); Jeffrey Groves (Greenville, SC); Tyler H. Knight (Greenville, SC); Connor Irwin (Greenville, SC)
Assignee: TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GP
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Patent No.
US 12,467,607
App. No.
18/119,964
Granted
Nov 11, 2025
Kind
B2
Abstract

Storage light assemblies are provided for modular storage systems having a plurality of commonly shaped mounting interfaces. A storage light assembly includes a light source, and a base connected to the light source, wherein the base comprises an engagement structure complementary to the commonly shaped mounting interface such that the storage light assembly can be releasably coupled to any of the plurality of commonly shaped mounting interfaces on the modular storage system.

Claims (14)

1 . A modular storage system comprising:

a planar mounting structure comprising a plurality of mounting locations each having a commonly shaped mounting interface protruding from a plane of the mounting structure; and

a storage light comprising a light source and a base, wherein the base comprises an engagement structure complementary to the commonly shaped mounting interface such that the storage light can be releasably coupled to any of the plurality of mounting locations on the mounting structure,

wherein the engagement structure comprises a recessed mounting structure defined by the base,

wherein the engagement structure comprises a plurality of sides each oriented at non-perpendicular angles relative to each adjacent side.

2 . The modular storage system of claim 1 , wherein the mounting structure comprises a lid pivotably coupled to a container.

3 . The modular storage system of claim 1 , wherein the mounting structure comprises a rail.

4 . The modular storage system of claim 1 , wherein the light source is separated from the base via a flexible neck.

5 . The modular storage system of claim 1 , wherein the light source is pivotably connected to the base.

6 . The modular storage system of claim 1 , wherein the mounting structure comprising the commonly shaped mounting interface comprises a plurality of ribs, and wherein the engagement structure comprises a channel that is engageable with the plurality of ribs.

7 . The modular storage system of claim 6 , wherein the channel is engageable with the plurality of ribs via a frictional fit.

8 . The modular storage system of claim 1 , wherein the mounting structure comprises an elongated shaft, and wherein each of the plurality of mounting locations comprises a length of the elongated shaft.

9 . The modular storage system of claim 8 , wherein the base comprises a first mount piece and a second mount piece that are hinged together to define a recessed engagement structure that is complementary to the elongated shaft.

10 . The modular storage system of claim 1 , wherein the base comprises a power strip comprising a plurality of ports.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 10, 2023
From: WILLIAMS, BRIANNA E; GROVES, JEFFREY; KNIGHT, TYLER H.; IRWIN, CONNOR
To: TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GP
Reel/Frame 062943/0472 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 63319209 · Mar 11, 2022
Related Publication 20230288046A1 · Sep 14, 2023
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