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A utility box for tools, parts and the like which is adapted to be placed upon and removably secured to the top platform typically provided at the top of a step ladder. The box includes a bottom wall, two side walls and two end walls forming a rectangular receptacle having approximately the same dim

A utility box for tools, parts and the like which is adapted to be placed upon and removably secured to the top platform typically provided at the top of a step ladder. The box includes a bottom wall, two side walls and two end walls forming a rectangular receptacle having approximately the same dimensions as the platform of the step ladder. A plurality of resilient retaining clips are attached to the box and are shaped to press against the lower surface of the bottom wall, the clips having sufficient resilience so that they can be opened and will press against the lower surface of the step ladder platform when the box is positioned thereon.

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A utility box for holding tools and the like and adapted to be placed on and secured to the top platform of a step ladder, said utility box comprising: A. a bottom wall having a generally rectangular configuration such that said bottom wall will be substantially close to the dimensions of the genera

A utility box for holding tools and the like and adapted to be placed on and secured to the top platform of a step ladder, said utility box comprising: A. a bottom wall having a generally rectangular configuration such that said bottom wall will be substantially close to the dimensions of the generally rectangular top platform of a step ladder, B. a pair of side walls and a pair of end walls connected to said bottom wall to form a receptacle having the dimensions of said bottom wall, so that said receptacle will normally remain in position on said top platform of its own weight when placed thereon, and C. resilient retaining means secured to said utility box and extending laterally beneath said bottom wall, said resilient retaining means comprising a plurality of clips secured to said utility box adjacent the intersection of said bottom wall and one of said side walls, said clips having a depending portion which extends downwardly from said intersection of said bottom wall with said one of said side walls for a distance greater than the thickness of the top platform of the step ladder and a laterally extending portion which is normally bent upwardly to press forcibly on the undersurface of said bottom wall, whereby said utility box is fastened to the top platform of the step ladder and is maintained securely thereon.