Patent Publication Number: US-8967379-B2

Title: Tool storage and transport system

Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates generally to the field of tools, and more particularly to a system to organize, store and transport tools. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Various tool holders are known to be useful for workers needing to organize and store or carry a group of tools or transport tools to and from a work site for a specific job. Workers often own several tool bags containing tools specific to a particular type of project, e.g., plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, masonry, etc. The need for multiple tool bags can be expensive. In conventional tool holders and bags, tools may be scattered haphazardly in a compartment or loose tools will be scattered during transport so that it may be difficult to quickly locate a specific tool at the work site. While conventional tool holders and others of the prior art are useful in some instances, there are still numerous deficiencies and the potential for more useful tool systems and features. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     A tool storage and transport system including a tool bag body and a tool organizer slidably attachable to the tool bag body is described herein. The tool bag body can be formed from a base, a first exterior wall perpendicular to the base, and a second exterior wall perpendicular to the base and opposite the first exterior wall. The tool organizer can include an organizer tray having a bottom wall, a plurality of sidewalls generally perpendicular to the bottom wall, a first end, and a second end opposite the first end. The first end of the tool organizer can slidably engage with the first exterior wall. The second end of the tool organizer can also slidably engage with the second exterior wall of the tool bag body. 
     The first exterior wall can include at least one projection and the first end of the tool organizer can include one or more tracks. The at least one projection can engage with the tracks when slidably attached to the tool bag body. The one or more tracks can also be formed by at least one vertical groove on the first end of the tool organizer corresponding to a shape of the projection. 
     In some embodiments, the projection can include a generally T-shaped cross section with a trunk side coupled to the exterior wall and a distal side including a first vertical lip and a second vertical lip spaced apart from the first vertical lip. The one or more tracks on the tool organizer can include a first track and a second track. The first vertical lip can be slidably engageable with the first track, and the second vertical lip can be slidably engageable with the second track. 
     In some embodiments, the projection can include a generally trapezoidal cross section with a minor side coupled to the exterior wall and a major side including a first vertical lip and a second vertical lip spaced apart from the first vertical lip. The one or more tracks on the tool organizer can include a first track and a second track. The first vertical lip can be slidably engageable with the first track, and the second vertical lip can be slidably engageable with the second track. 
     The tool bag body can also include a modular securing mount on the first exterior wall. The modular securing mount can include a back side and a front side. The back side can couple to the first exterior wall. The front side can include a fitted recess that can engage with the first end of the tool organizer when slidably attached to the tool bag body. 
     The modular securing mount can also removably attach to the first exterior wall or removably attach to the first end of the tool organizer. The modular securing mount can also include an adjustable fastener. The adjustable fastener can be moveable between a first attachment position and a second attachment position. In the first attachment position, the adjustable fastener can removably attach to the first exterior wall. In the second attachment position, the slidable fastener can removably attach to the first end of the tool organizer. The modular securing mount can include at least one tool receptacle. 
     The organizer tray can include a plurality of subcompartments. The organizer tray can also include at least one removable divider wall and first and second opposing walls. The at least one removable divider wall can include a first flared edge and a second flared edge opposite the first flared edge. The first and second opposing walls can be selected from the group consisting of the plurality of sidewalls and one or more interior walls. The first opposing wall can include a first facing track for slidably engaging with the first flared edge. The second opposing wall can include a second facing track for slidably engaging with the second flared edge. A top edge of the at least one removable divider wall can include a flared stabilizing portion. The bottom wall of the organizer tray can include at least one pair of alignment members for receiving at least a portion of a bottom edge of the at least one removable divider wall between the pair of alignment members. 
     The organizer tray can also include additional tool receptacles selected from the group consisting of sleeves, pockets, prongs, and clips. The tool storage and transport system can also include at least one auxiliary tool receptacle separate from the tool organizer and slidably attachable to at least one of the first and second exterior walls of the tool bag body. At least one of the first and second exterior walls can include a plurality of tracks or projections and the at least one auxiliary tool receptacle can engage with at least one of the tracks or projections when slidably attached. 
     A tool storage and transport system including a tool bag body, a plurality of tool organizers and at least one docking mount is also described herein. The tool bag body can be formed from a base and a plurality of exterior walls perpendicular to the base. Each of the tool organizers can slidably attach to at least one of the plurality of exterior walls. At least one of the tool organizers can include an organizer tray having a bottom wall, a plurality of sidewalls generally perpendicular to the bottom wall, a first end, and a second end opposite the first end. The first end can slidably engage with at least one of the plurality of exterior walls. The at least one docking mount can store at least a portion of the plurality of tool organizers at a location separated from the tool bag body. The at least one docking mount can be adapted for attachment to a surface separate from the tool bag body. 
     The plurality of exterior walls can include a plurality of securing mounts, and the at least one tool organizer can slidably engage with at least one of the securing mounts. The at least one docking mount can include a plurality of docking mounts, and at least one of the first and second ends of the tool organizer can slidably engage with at least one of the docking mounts. 
     A method of storing and transporting tools is described herein. The method includes: providing a tool bag body, providing at least one tool organizer including an organizer tray, and slidably attaching the at least one tool organizer into the tool bag body. The tool bag body can be formed from a base and a plurality of exterior walls perpendicular to the base, and the plurality of exterior walls can include at least one securing mount. The organizer tray can have a bottom wall, a plurality of sidewalls generally perpendicular to the bottom wall, a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end can slidably engage with at least one of the tool bag securing mounts and at least one docking mount. Slidably attaching the at least one tool organizer into the tool bag body can include the first end slidably engaging with the at least one securing mount. 
     The method can also include providing at least one docking mount separate from the tool bag body; and storing the at least one tool organizer at a location separated from the tool bag body. The first end of the at least one tool organizer can slidably engage with the docking mount. 
     These and other features, objects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent to one skilled in the art from the following description and claims when read in light of the accompanying drawings. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view of a tool storage and transport system described herein. 
         FIG. 2  is a perspective view of a tool organizer described herein. 
         FIG. 3  is a perspective view of a tool bag body described herein. 
         FIG. 4  is a perspective view of a tool bag body described herein. 
         FIG. 5  is a perspective view of a tool storage and transport system described herein. 
         FIG. 6  is a perspective view of a tool storage and transport system described herein. 
         FIG. 7  is a perspective view of a tool storage and transport system described herein. 
         FIG. 8A  is an exploded view of the tool storage and transport system of  FIG. 7 . 
         FIG. 8B  is a perspective view of the modular securing mounts of  FIG. 7 . 
         FIG. 9  is a perspective view of a modular securing mount described herein. 
         FIG. 10  is a perspective view of a tool storage and transport system described herein. 
         FIG. 11A  is a perspective view of the modular securing mounts of  FIG. 10  with the adjustable fasteners in a first position. 
         FIG. 11B  is a perspective view of the modular securing mounts of  FIG. 10  with the adjustable fasteners in a second position. 
         FIG. 11C  is a perspective view of the tool organizer of  FIG. 10 . 
         FIG. 11D  is a perspective view of the tool bag body of  FIG. 10 . 
         FIG. 11E  is a cross-sectional schematic view of one of the securing mounts of  FIG. 11A  mounted to a bracket of the tool bag body  FIG. 11D  along cut lines  11 E- 11 E. 
         FIG. 11F  is a cross-sectional schematic view of one of the securing mounts of  FIG. 11B  mounted to the tool organizer of  FIG. 11C  along cut lines  11 F- 11 F. 
         FIG. 12  is a perspective view of a tool organizer described herein. 
         FIG. 13  is an exploded view of the tool organizer of  FIG. 12 . 
         FIG. 14  is a perspective view of a tool organizer described herein. 
         FIG. 15  is a perspective view of a tool storage and transport system with a tool organizer and an auxiliary tool receptacle attached thereto. 
         FIG. 16  is a perspective view of the tool storage and transport system described herein, where tool organizers are attached to docking mounts on a workbench. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     A tool storage and transport system  10  is described herein. As shown in  FIGS. 1-15 , the system  10  can include a tool bag body  20  and at least one tool organizer  50  slidably attachable to the tool bag body  20 . As shown in  FIG. 1 , the tool bag body  20  can be formed from a base  25  and a plurality of exterior walls  31 ,  32 ,  33 ,  34  perpendicular to the base  25 . The plurality of exterior walls  31 ,  32 ,  33 ,  34  can include a first exterior wall  31  and a second exterior wall  32  opposite the first exterior wall  31 . The plurality of exterior walls  31 ,  32 ,  33 ,  34  can also include third and fourth exterior walls  33 ,  34  opposite one another. The tool bag body  20  can also include handles, straps, and attachment members for handles or straps for carrying the tool bag body  20 . 
     In one arrangement, the tool bag body  20  can include a tool bag handle  26  that is moveable between a carrying position and a resting position where the tool bag handle  26  does not interfere with insertion/removal of or other access to the tool organizer  50 . As shown in  FIG. 1 , the tool bag handle  26  can include a generally C-shaped handle. The handle  26  can be rotatably attached to opposing exterior walls e.g.  31 / 32 , with the ends of the handle  26  inserted through the exterior walls  31 ,  32  towards an interior of the tool bag body  20 . The handle  26  can rotate between the carrying position where the handle  26  can be substantially upright or otherwise positioned above the interior of the tool bag body  20  and the resting position where the handle  26  can be moved to at least one side of the tool bag body  20 . 
     In another arrangement as shown in  FIG. 3 , the tool bag handle  26  can include a partial trapezoid shaped handle (comprising one base portion and two leg portions of a trapezoid). The handle  26  can be rotatably attached to opposing exterior walls e.g.  31 / 32 . The ends of the handle  26  can extend outward from the leg portions, with the ends inserted through the exterior walls  31 ,  32  towards an exterior of the tool bag body  20 . The handle  26  can rotate between the carrying position and the resting position. In the resting position, the base portion of the handle  26  can be generally aligned with the exterior walls  33  or  34 . 
     In another arrangement, the tool bag body  20  can include two tool bag handles  26 , with a handle  26  on each of opposing exterior walls, e.g.  33 / 34 , as shown in  FIG. 4 . The handles  26  can be fixed or moveable between a carrying position where the two handles  26  can be brought together such that a user can grip both handles in one hand and a resting position where the tool bag handles  26  do not interfere with insertion/removal of or other access to the tool organizer  50 . 
     In another arrangement, the tool bag body  20  can include a carrying strap  27  as shown in  FIG. 5  or attachment members for a carrying strap. The carrying strap can also be moveable between a carrying position and a resting position. 
     The tool organizer  50  can include at least one tool receptacle  55 . As used herein, the term “tool receptacle” refers to a receptacle configured to receive and store a tool. Tool receptacles  55  can include without limitation sleeves, pockets, prongs, clips, compartments, subcompartments, and trays. The tool receptacle  55  can be the tool organizer  50  or can be attached to the tool organizer  50 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 1 ,  2 ,  5 - 7 ,  10 ,  11 C and  12 - 15 , the tool organizer  50  can form an organizer tray  55  having a bottom wall  51 , a plurality of sidewalls  54  generally perpendicular to the bottom wall  51 , a first end  52 , and a second end  53  opposite the first end  52 . As used herein, “perpendicular” includes 90 degrees and also minor deviations therefrom such as 75 degrees, 95 degrees, 100 degrees, and 120 degrees. 
     The plurality of sidewalls  54  can include any combination of linear and curved sidewalls  54 . For example, the plurality of sidewalls  54  can include four linear sidewalls forming a square or rectangular tray, the plurality of sidewalls  54  can form a continuous curved wall, or the plurality sidewalls  54  can include any number of sidewalls  54  to form other tray shapes. As shown in  FIGS. 1 and 2 , the plurality of sidewalls  54  can include eight sidewalls forming a regular octagonal or an extended octagonal tray. 
     The walls of tool organizer  50  can be collapsible or self-supporting. The tool organizer  50  can be formed from materials including plastics, wood, metals, polymers, fabrics, and combinations thereof. The organizer tray  55  can be formed as a unitary piece, e.g., when formed by injection molding, or can be formed as multiple attached pieces. The tool organizer  50  can be carried separately from the tool bag body  20 . As shown in  FIG. 2 , the tool organizer  50  can stand independently with the bottom wall  51  resting on the ground. 
     The first end  52  of the tool organizer  50  can slidably engage with the first exterior wall  31  of the tool bag body  20 . The slidable engagement can include direct attachment to the first exterior wall  31  or engagement with structures coupled to the first exterior wall  31 . When attached to the tool bag body  20 , the tool organizer  50  can extend to the opposing exterior wall  32 , only a portion of the length of the tool bag body  20 , or to one or more adjacent exterior walls  33 ,  34 . When extending to the opposing/second exterior wall  32 , the second end  53  of the tool organizer can also slidably engage with the second exterior wall  32 , as shown in FIGS.  1  and  5 - 7 . The first and second exterior walls  31 ,  32  can be end walls, as shown in  FIG. 1 , or sidewalls, as shown in  FIG. 13 . 
     In order to facilitate the slidable attachment of the tool organizer  50  to the tool bag body  20 , the tool bag body  20  can also include at least one securing mount  35  on any of the exterior walls  31 ,  32 ,  33 ,  34  for slidably engaging with a corresponding structure on the tool organizer  50 . As shown in  FIG. 4 , the tool bag body  20  can also include a plurality of securing mounts  35  and the plurality of securing mounts  35  can also be included on the same exterior wall  31 ,  32 . The at least one securing mount  35  can be coupled to an interior surface of the exterior walls  31 ,  32 ,  33 ,  34 . 
     The securing mount  35 / 47  can be permanently or removably attached to the exterior walls  31 ,  32 ,  33 ,  34  with one or more fasteners  36  including, but not limited to, rivets, screws, nails, staples, hooks, dips, stitching, hook and loop fasteners, and adhesives. For example as shown in  FIG. 3 , the securing mount  35  can be attached to wall  31  with a plurality of rivets  36   a . As shown in  FIG. 8 , the securing mount  35147  can also be attached to wall  31  with hook and loop fasteners  36   b ,  36   c . As shown in  FIG. 10A , the securing mount  35  can also be attached to wall  31  with a fastener  37  having a leg  39 A extending from a back side of the securing mount  35 . The leg  39 A can engage with a bracket  42  on or a recess in the wall  31 . 
     The securing mount can extend across the entire length or width of the tool bag storage compartment. In such devices, the securing mount  35  can be held in place against an exterior wall  31 ,  32  by compression and/or friction from supporting walls on either side, such as exterior walls  33 ,  34 . For example, in  FIG. 7  instead of fasteners  36   b ,  36   c , the securing mount  35  can be held flush against end walls  31 ,  32  by compression and/or friction from opposing sidewalls  33 , 34 . The securing mount  35  can also be integral with a wall  31 ,  32 ,  33 ,  34  such as by injection molding. 
     In some arrangements, such as  FIGS. 3-6 , the securing mount  35  can include a projection  45 , or one or more tracks  40 ,  41 , or both. The first end  52  of the tool organizer  50  can engage with the track(s)  40 ,  41  and/or projection(s)  45  on one or more of the exterior walls  31 ,  32 ,  33 ,  34  when slidably attached to the tool bag body  20 . The first end  52  of the tool organizer  50  can include a projection  45 , a track  40 , or a plurality of projections  45  or tracks  40 ,  41  for engagement with a corresponding track  40  or projection  45  on the exterior walls  31 ,  32 ,  33 ,  34 . 
     As shown in FIGS.  1  and  3 - 5 , the first exterior wall  31  can include at least one projection  45  and the first end  52  of the tool organizer  50  can include one or more tracks  40 ,  41 . The one or more tracks  40 ,  41  can be formed by at least one vertical groove on the first end  52  of the tool organizer  50 ; and the vertical groove can correspond to a shape of the projection  45 . The projection  45  can slidably engage with the track(s)  40 ,  41 , but cannot be removed by a horizontal force. 
     The projection  45  can include a generally trapezoidal cross section as shown in  FIGS. 1 ,  3  and  4 . As shown in  FIG. 3 , a minor side  61  of the projection  45  can include a longitudinal surface formed by the edge that runs between two adjacent obtuse angle vertices of the trapezoidal cross section. A major side  62  of the projection  45  can include another longitudinal surface formed by the edge that runs between two adjacent acute angle vertices of the trapezoidal cross section. The minor side  61  can be coupled to the exterior wall  31  with the longitudinal surfaces oriented in the vertical direction and the major side  62  facing into the interior of the tool bag body  20 . The major side  62  of the projection  45  can include a first vertical lip  63  and a second vertical lip  64  spaced apart from the first vertical lip  63 . The first and second vertical lips  62 ,  63  extend longitudinally along the length of the projection  45  and can include the obtuse angle vertices and at least a portion of the adjacent edges of the trapezoidal cross section. The one or more tracks  40 ,  41  can include a first track  40  and a second track  41  as shown in  FIG. 2 . The first vertical lip  63  can slidably engage with the first track  40  and the second vertical lip  64  can slidably engage with the second track  41 . 
     The projection  45  can also include a generally T-shaped cross section as shown in  FIG. 5 . A trunk side  66  of the projection  45  can include a longitudinal surface formed by the base of the “T” in the T-shaped cross section. A distal side  67  of the projection  45  can include another longitudinal surface formed by the top of the “T” in the T-shaped cross section. The trunk side  66  can be coupled to the exterior wall  31 . The distal side  67  of the projection  45  can include a first vertical lip  68  and a second vertical lip  69  spaced apart from the first vertical lip  68 . The one or more tracks  40 ,  41  can include a first track  40  and a second track  41 . The first vertical lip  68  can slidably engage with the first track  40  and the second vertical lip  69  can slidably engage with the second track  41 . 
     In another arrangement as shown in  FIG. 6 , the first end  52  of the tool organizer  50  can include at least one projection  45  and the first exterior wall  31  can include one or more tracks  40 ,  41 . The one or more tracks  40 ,  41  can include a pair of inwardly facing tracks  40 ,  41  and the corresponding projection  45  can slidably engage with the pair of tracks  40 ,  41 . For example, two tracks  40 ,  41  can form a pair of substantially L-shaped tracks positioned with the receiving portions of each track  40 ,  41  facing towards each other. The first end  52  of the tool organizer  50  can include a corresponding T-shaped projection  45  adapted to slide between the pair of L-shaped tracks  40 ,  41 . The pair of L-shaped tracks can be separate tracks or part of a single, generally C-shaped track. 
     In other arrangements, the securing mount  35  can include a modular securing mount  47  as shown in  FIGS. 7-10 . The walls of modular securing mount  47  can be collapsible or self-supporting. The modular securing mount  47  can be inserted in the tool bag body  20  against exterior wall  31 . A back side of the modular securing mount  47  can be coupled to the exterior wall  31 . A front side of the modular securing mount  47  can form a fitted recess  48  that corresponds to a shape of the first end  52  of the tool organizer  50 , such that the fitted recess closely fits against and slidably engages with the first end  52  of the tool organizer  50 . From a top view, the fitted recess  48  can include a generally concave shape. 
     The tool bag body  20  can also include a plurality of modular securing mounts  47 . The plurality of modular securing mounts  47  can be coupled to any of the exterior walls  31 ,  32 ,  33 ,  34 . For example, as shown in  FIG. 7 , modular securing mounts  47  can be coupled to opposing end wads  31 ,  32  and secured in place by (i) compression from the opposing sidewalls  33 ,  34 , (ii) a removable fastener (e.g., hook-and-loop material), or (iii) both. The first end  52  of the tool organizer  50  can slidably engage with one modular securing mount  47  and the second end  53  of the tool organizer can slidably engage with a second modular securing mount  47  secured to the opposing end wall  32 . The tool organizer  50  can be nested between and against the modular securing mounts  47 . For example, the length of the tool organizer  50  can be substantially the same as the distance between opposing modular securing mounts  47 . The tool organizer  50  can be removably and slidably inserted between the modular securing mounts  47  such that the fitted recess  48  on each of the modular securing mounts  47  receives an end  52 ,  53  of the tool organizer  50 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 7 and 8A , the modular securing mount  47  can include a substantially flat back side  46  that can fit against the exterior wall  31 . A front side of the modular securing mount  47  can include at least three linear wads forming a generally concave fitted recess  48 . At least the first end  52  of the tool organizer  50  can include a corresponding convex end shape such that the convex end shape of the first end  52  is fitted to the concave fitted recess  48  of the securing mount  47 . 
     For example, when supported against the exterior wall  31 ,  32 , the concave fitted recess  48  of each modular securing mount  47  can include a middle wall that is substantially parallel to the back side  46  and at least one outer wall extending laterally from each side of the middle wall and angled toward the interior of the tool bag body  20  thereby forming a partial trapezoidal shape. The first end  52  of the tool organizer  50  or both the first and second ends  52 ,  53  can include at least three linear sidewalls  54  forming a corresponding partial trapezoidal end shape, and the ends of the no organizer  52 ,  53  and the fitted recess  48  of the securing mounts  47  can fit together as shown in  FIG. 7 . 
     The corresponding configurations of the tool organizer end  52 ,  53  the fitted recess  48  at each end  52 ,  53  prevents lateral movement of the tool organizer  50  within the tool bag body  20 . When removably inserted between and against the modular securing mounts  47 , the tool organizer  50  is securely positioned within the tool bag body  20 . 
     The coupling of the modular securing mount  47  against the exterior wall  31  can be permanent or removable. As described above, various fasteners  36  can be used to attach the modular securing mount  47  to the exterior wall  31 , or compression from adjacent walls  33 ,  34  can hold the modular securing mount  47  against the exterior wall  31 , or the modular securing mount  47  can be integral with the exterior wall  31 . 
     For removably coupled modular securing mounts  47 , each modular securing mount  47  can include alternating fasteners  36   b ,  36   c  such that modular securing mounts  47  can be attached to one another because fastener  36   b  connects to fastener  36   c . For example, as shown in  FIG. 8 , hook and loop fasteners can be used as the alternating fasteners  36   b ,  36   c  and the back side  46  of each modular securing mount  47  can include a hook portion  36   b  and  a  loop portion  36   c . When removed from the exterior walls  31 ,  32 , the back sides  46  of the modular securing mounts  47  can be attached to one another as shown in  FIG. 8B , with the hook portion  36   b  on a first modular securing mount  47  connecting to the loop portion  36   c  on a second modular securing mount  47  and the loop portion  36   c  on the first modular securing mount  47  connecting to the hook portion  36   b  on the second modular securing mount  47 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 9 , the modular securing mount  47  can also include one or more apertures on the back side  46  for receiving a fastener  36  to couple the modular securing mount  47  to the exterior wall  31 . For example, the modular securing mount  47  can be secured to the exterior wall  31  with screws, rivets, pegs, pins, and similar fasteners received within or through the apertures on the back side  46 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 10-11F , the modular securing mount  47  can also include a fastener  37  that can attach to either the tool bag body  20  or the tool organizer  50 . In one arrangement, the fastener  37  has one or more legs  39 , including a first leg  39 A that can extend from the back side  46  of the modular securing mount  47  for engagement with a bracket  42  on an inside of an exterior wall  31  or a top edge of an exterior wall  31 . The fastener  37  can also include a second leg  39 B that can extend from the front side of the modular securing mount  47  for engagement with a top edge of a sidewall  54  of the organizer tray  55 . 
     The fastener  37  can also be an adjustable fastener  37  that is movable between a first attachment position and a second attachment position. For example, the fastener  37  can be slidably coupled to a wall of the modular securing mount  47  and can slide between the first attachment position as shown in  FIG. 11A  and the second attachment position as shown in  FIG. 11B . 
     The front side of the modular securing mount  47  can also include a recessed portion  48 A corresponding to at least a portion of the shape of the second leg  39 B. When the adjustable fastener  37  is in the first attachment position, the second leg  39 B can engage with the recessed portion  48 A and can form a substantially flush surface with the front side. The back side  46  of the modular securing mount  47  can also include a recessed portion  46 A corresponding to at least a portion of the shape of the first leg  39 A. When the adjustable fastener  37  is in the second attachment position, the first leg  39 A can engage with the recessed portion  46 A and can form a substantially flush surface with the back side  46  of the modular securing mount  47 . 
     In the first attachment position, the adjustable fastener  37  can be configured for removable attachment to at least one of the exterior walls  31 ,  32 ,  33 ,  34 . For example as shown in  FIG. 11A , in the first attachment position, the first leg  39 A can extend from the back side  46  of the modular securing mount  47 . When the modular securing mount  47  is removably attached to the wall  31  as shown in  FIG. 11E , the first leg  39 A can engage with a bracket  42  or similar securing structure on the wall  31 . The adjustable fastener  37  can also be configured for removable attachment to the tool organizer  50  in the first attachment position. For example, the first leg  39 A can engage with one or more sidewalls  54  and/or recessed portions  54 A of the organizer tray  55 . 
     In the second attachment position, the adjustable fastener  37  can be configured for removable attachment to the tool organizer  50 . For example as shown in  FIG. 11B , in the second attachment position, the second leg  39 B can extend from the front side of the modular securing mount  47 . When removably attached to the organizer tray  55  as shown in  FIG. 11F , the second leg  39 B can engage with a tray sidewall  54 . The sidewall  54  can also include a recessed portion  54 A corresponding to at least a portion of the shape of the second leg  39 B. The recessed portion  54 A can be provided on an inner side of a sidewall  54  and, when the modular securing mount  47  is removably attached to the organizer tray  55 , the second leg  39 B can engage with the recessed portion  54 A and can form a substantially flush surface with the inner side of the sidewall  54 . 
     When the modular securing mounts  47  are removably attached to the organizer tray  55  with the fasteners  37 , the mounts  47  can be supported by the tray  55  when the tray is carried by a handle. In this manner, the tray/mount combination is self-supporting and can be transported simultaneously with one hand even when removed from the tool bag body  20 . In one arrangement, one modular securing mount  47  can be removably attached to the first end  52  of the organizer tray  55 , another modular securing mount  47  can be removably attached to the second end  53 , and the tray  55  and mounts  27  can be carried by the handle  59  on the tray  55 . In another arrangement, at least two modular securing mounts  47  can be removably attached to other sidewalls  54  of the organizer tray  55 . The shape of the securing mounts  47  enables the securing mount  47  to be attached to the ends of the organizer tray  55  using either the first leg  39 A or the second leg  39 B depending on the user&#39;s preference. 
     The adjustable fastener  37  can be slidably engaged with the modular securing mount  47 . In one arrangement as shown in  FIGS. 11E and 11F , the first and second legs  39 A,  39 B can be separated by an intermediate portion  38  configured to at least partially slide through a portion of the modular securing mount  47 . The first leg  39 A can be positioned proximate the back side  46  of the securing mount  47 , the second leg  39 B can be positioned proximate the front side, and the intermediate portion  38  can pass through the modular securing mount  47 . The adjustable fastener  37  can slide between the first attachment position and the second attachment position. The distance between the legs  39 A,  39 B can be such that the adjustable fastener  37  can only removably attach to one of the tool bag body  20  and the tool organizer  50  at a time. 
     The modular securing mount  47  can also include one or more grips  65  for facilitating a user&#39;s grip on the mount  47  when inserting or removing the modular securing mount  47  from the tool bag body  20 . For example, the grip  65  can include an opening in a wall of the modular securing mount  47  as shown in  FIG. 11A . 
     The modular securing mount  47  can also include one or more tool receptacles  49  configured to hold tools, parts, hardware or similar items. For example, tool receptacles  49  can be provided on one or both sides of the fitted recess  48 . As shown in  FIGS. 7-9 , the modular securing mount  47  tool receptacles  49  can include, without limitation, open-top compartments  49   a , compartments with lids  49   b , and apertures  49   c  for receiving and supporting tools such as pencils and screwdrivers or parts such as drill bits, etc. The compartment walls for the tool receptacles  49  can include at least a portion of the back side  46  of the securing mount  47  and at least a portion of the two outer walls of the fitted recess  48  of the securing mount  47 . 
     The dimensions of the modular securing mount  47  can vary as needed. A height of the modular securing mount  47  can be less than, substantially the same as, or greater than the height of the exterior wall  31 . A length of the modular securing mount  47  can be substantially the same as the first exterior wall, and extend from one adjacent wall  33  to the other adjacent wall  34  or only a portion of the length of the first exterior wall  31 . 
     The organizer tray  55  of the tool organizer  50  can form a main compartment. The organizer tray  55  can also include a plurality of subcompartments. The subcompartments can be formed by interior walls including permanent or removable divider walls, as shown in  FIGS. 1 ,  2 ,  7 ,  8 ,  10 ,  11 C,  12 ,  13  and  15 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 12 and 13 , the organizer tray  55  can also include at least one removable divider wall  80  that can be removably inserted between two opposing walls  81 ,  82  within the main compartment. The first and second opposing walls  81 ,  82  can include any combination of sidewalls  54  or interior walls  80 . For example, the opposing walls  81 ,  82  can include two sidewalls  54 . The opposing walls  81 ,  82  can also include an interior wall  80  and a sidewall  54 . The opposing walls  81 ,  82  can also include two interior walls  80 , and the interior walls  80  can be either permanent divider walls  80   a  or removable divider walls  80   b.    
     Each removable divider wall  80   b  can also include a first flared edge  83  and a second flared edge  84  opposite the first flared edge  83 . A top edge of the removable divider wall  80   b  can also include a flared stabilizing portion  85 . The first opposing wall  81  can also include a first track  86  for slidably engaging with the first flared edge  83  of the removable divider wall  80   b , and the second opposing wall  82  can include a second track  87  for slidably engaging with the second flared edge  84  of the removable divider wall  80   b . The first and second tracks  86 ,  87  can be oriented to extend perpendicular to the bottom wall  51  of the organizer tray  50 . 
     The bottom wall  51  can also include at least one pair of alignment members  88 . The pair of alignment members  88  can be adapted for receiving at least a portion of a bottom edge  89  of the removable divider wall  80   b  between the pair of alignment members  88 . For example, the alignment members  88  can be projections  88  that extend from the bottom wall  51 . The projections  88  can be semi-circles, rectangular solids or other shapes capable of stabilizing the bottom edge  89  of the removable divider wall  80   b . One of the pair of alignment member projections  88  can be positioned on each side of the bottom edge  89  when the removable divider wall  80   b  engages with the first and second tracks  86 ,  87  and is inserted in the organizer tray  55 . 
     The organizer tray  55  can also include one or more tray handles  59 . For example, the tray handle  59  can extend upwardly from a top end of said organizer tray  55 . The tray handle  59  can be configured such that the tray handle  59  does not interfere with movement of the tool bag handle  26  between the carrying position and the resting position. For example, a height of the tray handle  59  as measured from the bottom wall  51  of organizer tray  55  can be less than a height of the tool bag handle  26  as measured from the base  25  of the tool bag body  20  when the tool bag handle  26  is in the carrying position. 
     As shown in  FIG. 15 , the organizer tray  55  can also include additional tool receptacles  58  attached to the bottom wall  51 , sidewalls  54 , or interior walls. The additional tool receptacles  58  can include different types of tool receptacles, including sleeves, pockets, prongs, clips, hooks, loops, bins, and combinations thereof. 
     As shown in  FIG. 16 , the tool storage and transport system  10  can also include one or more auxiliary tool receptacles  70  slidably attachable to an individual exterior wall  31 ,  32 ,  33  or  34 . As used herein, “auxiliary tool receptacle” refers to a receptacle configured to receive and store a tool that can be removably attached to only one wall at a time. Auxiliary tool receptacles  70  are adapted to extend generally parallel to the wall to which it is attached. The auxiliary tool receptacle  70  can also include a back wall  72  and, when attached to an exterior wall, the back wall  72  can be substantially parallel to the exterior wall. The auxiliary tool receptacle  70  is configured to store a tool alongside the wall to which it is attached and does not extend perpendicular or diagonally across the length of the tool bag body  20 , e.g. from one exterior wall to another exterior wall. For example, the auxiliary tool receptacle  70  can include a sleeve, pocket, other similar tool receptacles, or combinations thereof. 
     The auxiliary tool receptacle  70  can also slidably engage with at least one of the securing mounts  35  on the exterior walls  31 ,  32 ,  33 ,  34 . Thus, the auxiliary tool receptacle  70  can be removably attached to the tool bag body  20  when the tool organizer  50  is removed or can be removably attached to any of the securing mounts  35  that are not slidably engaged with the tool organizer  50 . 
     The tool storage and transport system  10  can also include a plurality of tool organizers  50 . The plurality of tool organizers  50  can include the same or different types of organizer trays  55  and other tool receptacles. The plurality of tool organizers  50  can be interchangeably inserted into the tool bag body  20 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 15 , the tool storage and transport system  10  can also include at least one docking mount  91  for storing at least one tool organizer  50  or auxiliary tool receptacle  70  separate from the tool bag body  20 . The docking mount  91  can be adapted for attachment to a surface located remotely from the tool bag body  20 , including without limitation a surface on a work bench, a surface on a storage closet or other container, a wall-mountable partition, or a wall. However, the tool storage and transport system  10  and the docking mount  91  need not necessarily include the surface to which the docking mount  91  will be attached. 
     At least one of the first and second ends  52 ,  53  of the tool organizers  50  can be slidably attachable to at least one docking mount  91 , as well as, at least one securing mount  35  attached to a wall  31 ,  32 ,  33 ,  34  of the tool bag body  20 . The docking mount  91  can have a similar or different configuration than the securing mount(s)  35  in the tool bag body  20 . 
     In one arrangement, the docking mounts  91  can include docking projections  91  that are similar or identical to the tool bag projections  45  and the first end  52 , second end  53 , or both of each tool organizer  50  can slidably engage with either one of the docking projections  91  or the tool bag projections  45 . The docking mount  91  can also include docking tracks that are similar or identical to the tool bag tracks  40 ,  41  and the first end  52 , second end  53 , or both of each tool organizer  50  can slidably engage with either the docking tracks or the tool bag tracks  40 ,  41 . The docking mount  91  can also include docking brackets that are similar or identical to the tool bag brackets  42  and the first end  52 , second end  53 , or both of each tool organizer  50  can slidably engage with either the docking brackets or the tool bag brackets  42 . 
     In another arrangement, the docking mounts  91  can be different from the tool bag securing mounts  35 . For example, if the tool bag includes tracks  40 ,  41 , the dock mounts  91  can include projections, tracks with a different configuration, or brackets. Or if the tool bag includes projections  45 , the dock mounts  91  can include projections of a different configuration, brackets or tracks. Or if the tool bag includes brackets  42 , the dock mounts  91  can include projections, tracks, or brackets of a different configuration. 
     In some arrangements, each end of the tool organizer  50  can be adapted for attachment to a different mounting structure  40 ,  42 ,  45 ,  91  in a different position. For example, the first end  52  of each tool organizer  50  can slidably engage with the tool bag tracks  40 /projections  45 /brackets  42 , and the second end  53  of each tool organizer  40  can slidably engage with the docking mount  91 . In another arrangement, both the first and second ends  52 ,  53  of the tool organizer  50  can slidably engage with either the docking station  90  or the tool bag tracks  40 /projections  45 /brackets  42 . 
     The tool storage and transport system  10  can include a tool storage and transport kit. The kit can include a tool bag body  20 , at least one tool organizer  50 , and at least one docking mount  91 . The at least one tool organizer  50  in the kit can include an organizer tray  55 . The kit can also include a tool bag body  20 , at least two tool organizer  50 , and at least one docking mount  91 . The kit can also include a tool bag body  20 , a plurality of tool organizers  50 , and a plurality of docking mounts  91 . 
     A method of storing and transporting tools is also described herein. The method can include the steps of providing a tool bag body  20  and at least one tool organizer  50  and slidably attaching the at least one tool organizer  50  into the tool bag body  20 . The method can also include providing a plurality of tool organizers  50  and selecting at least one tool organizer  50  from the plurality of tool organizers  50 . The tool bag body  20  can be formed from a base  25  and a plurality of exterior walls  31 ,  32 ,  33 ,  34  perpendicular to the base  25 , and the plurality of exterior walls  31 ,  32 ,  33 ,  34  can include at least one securing mount  35 . 
     Each of the tool organizers  50  can include a first end  52  and a second end  53  opposite the first end  52 , and the first end  52  of each tool organizer  50  can slidably engage with at least one of the tool bag securing mounts  35  and a docking mount  91 ; or the first end  52  of the tool organizer  50  can slidably engage with at least one of the securing mounts  35  and the second end  53  of the tool organizer  50  can slidably engage with a docking mount  91 ; or the first end  52  of the tool organizer  50  can slidably engage with at least one of the securing mounts  35  and another structure on the tool organizer  50  can slidably engage with a docking mount  91 . 
     The tool organizer  50  can be an organizer tray  55  having a bottom wall  51  and a plurality of sidewalls  54  generally perpendicular to the bottom wall  51 . 
     The step of inserting the tool organizer  50  can include slidably engaging the first end  52  of the at least one tool organizer  50  with at least one of the plurality of securing mounts  35 . 
     The method can also include the steps of providing at least one docking mount  91  separate from the tool bag body  20 ; and storing at least one tool organizer  50  at a location separated from the tool bag body  20 . The storing step can include slidably engaging the at least one tool organizer  50  with the docking mount  91 . The method can also include removing the at least one tool organizer  50  from a tool bag body  20  prior to slidably engaging the at least one tool organizer  50  with the docking mount  91 . 
     The step of storing the tool organizer  50  can include slidably engaging the first end  52  of the at least one tool organizer  50  with at least one dock mount  91  or slidably engaging the second end  53  of the at least one tool organizer  50  with at least one docking mount  91 . The docking mounts  91  can include a docking projection, a docking track, or a pair of docking tracks, which can be any of the projections, tracks, or pairs of tracks described herein. 
     The unique features of this tool storage and transport system  10  provide for improved organization and efficiency in the storage and transport of tools. The system  10  allows a user to repeatedly customize the partitions and receptacles available in a tool bag body  20  for any particular tools and/or project. The system  10  also allows quick and easy organized storage of the tool organizers  50  and any auxiliary tool receptacles  70  between the tool bag  20  and the docking stations  90 . Various tool organizers  50  can be configured for specific projects, such as electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, etc. and a user can quickly and easily switch between different tool organizers as needed. Additionally, because the tool organizers  50  can include organizer trays  55 , a tool organizer  50  can be removed from the tool bag body  20  at a jobsite for more efficient access to the tools stored therein. Additionally, the modular securing mounts  47  can be removed from the tool bag body  20  at a jobsite and configured to stand independently for more efficient access to the tools stored therein. 
     The foregoing is provided for purposes of illustrating, explaining, and describing embodiments of this invention. Modifications and adaptations to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art and may be made without departing from the scope or spirit of this invention.