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A tool container assembly includes a base container, a cover, rollers, a removable tool tray, and an extendable handle. The base container includes a storage space, and an upwardly facing opening into the storage space. The cover is movable between a closed position in which it substantially covers

A tool container assembly includes a base container, a cover, rollers, a removable tool tray, and an extendable handle. The base container includes a storage space, and an upwardly facing opening into the storage space. The cover is movable between a closed position in which it substantially covers the upwardly facing opening and an open position in which it exposes the upwardly facing opening. The rollers are connected with the base container to enable transport of the tool container assembly. The removable tool tray is constructed and arranged to be removably carried by the base container and the tool tray is configured to store articles or tools therein. The extendable handle is operatively connected to the base container to facilitate tilted rolling transport of the tool container assembly. The removable tool tray is constructed to securely engage with the handle when the handle is in an extended position.

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What is claimed is: 1. A tool container assembly, the container assembly comprising: a base container having a storage space and defining an upwardly facing opening into the storage space; a cover, the cover being movable between a closed position wherein the cover substantially covers the upwardly

What is claimed is: 1. A tool container assembly, the container assembly comprising: a base container having a storage space and defining an upwardly facing opening into the storage space; a cover, the cover being movable between a closed position wherein the cover substantially covers the upwardly facing opening and an open position wherein the cover exposes the upwardly facing opening; rollers connected with the base container to enable transport of the tool container assembly; a removable tool tray constructed and arranged to be removably carried by the base container, the tool tray configured to store articles or tools therein, and the tool tray arranged to be contained within the container assembly with the cover in the closed position; and an extendable handle movable between extended and retracted positions, the extendable handle operatively connected to the base container to facilitate tilted rolling transport of the tool container assembly when in the extended position; wherein the extendable handle and the removable tool tray are dimensioned and shaped such that when the handle is in the extended position the removable tray is configured to securely engage and be supported by the extendable handle. 2. The tool container assembly of claim 1, further comprising a storage compartment disposed in the storage space of the base container. 3. The tool container assembly of claim 1, further comprising a lifting handle that is integrally molded with the base container, wherein the lifting handle, in combination with the extendable handle, is constructed and arranged to enable the user to lift and carry the tool container assembly. 4. The tool container assembly of claim 1, wherein a lock assembly is constructed and arranged to lock the cover in the closed position. 5. The tool container assembly of claim 1, wherein a recess formed in opposing side walls and a rear wall of the base container, the recess receiving the rollers. 6. The tool container assembly of claim 1, wherein the rollers are a pair of wheels. 7. The tool container assembly of claim 1, wherein the removable tool tray comprises a handle and one or more container regions. 8. The tool container assembly of claim 1, wherein the extendable handle is movable between an extended position wherein the handle facilitates tilted rolling transport of the tool container assembly and a retracted storage position. 9. The tool container assembly of claim 8, further comprising a lock for locking the extendable handle when the handle is in retracted position. 10. The tool container assembly of claim 9, wherein the lock comprises a handle release member movable between a lock position and a release position, wherein the movement of the handle release member from the lock position to the release position enables the handle to be unlocked and pulled outwardly from the base container. 11. The tool container assembly of claim 1, further comprising a clamp assembly carried by an inner surface of the cover to clamp tools or articles to the cover. 12. The tool container assembly of claim 11, wherein the clamp assembly is spring biased so as to apply a clamp force to the tool or article to be clamped. 13. The tool container assembly of claim 11, wherein the clamp assembly comprises a movable member and a fixed member. 14. The tool container assembly of claim 1, further comprising a roller lock constructed and arranged to lock the rollers against rolling motion. 15. A tool container assembly, the container assembly comprising: a base container having a storage space for transporting articles therein and defining an upwardly facing opening into the storage space to enable access to stored articles through the upwardly facing opening; a cover, the cover being movable between a closed position wherein the cover substantially covers the upwardly facing opening and an open position wherein the cover exposes the upwardly facing opening; rollers connected with the base container to enable transport of the tool container assembly; an extendable handle operatively connected to the base container to facilitate tilted rolling transport of the tool container assembly; and a clamp assembly disposed on an inner surface of the cover to clamp a tool or article to the cover, wherein the clamp assembly is arranged to suspend the tool or article above the storage space when the cover is in the closed position, wherein the clamp assembly comprises a spring and a manually movable member movable between a clamp position and a release position, wherein the spring biases the manually movable member to the clamp position and wherein the movement of the manually movable member from the clamp position to the release position against the bias of the spring enables the release of a clamped tool or article from the cover. 16. The tool container assembly of claim 15, wherein the clamp assembly comprises a stationary support to support the tool or article. 17. The tool container assembly of claim 16, wherein the stationary support comprises a groove to accommodate a portion of the tool or article to be clamped. 18. The tool container assembly of claim 17, wherein the stationary support comprises a generally planar clamp surface. 19. The tool container assembly of claim 15, further comprising a level clamped to the cover by the clamp assembly. 20. The tool container assembly of claim 15, further comprising a saw clamped to the cover by the clamp assembly. 21. The tool container assembly of claim 15, further comprising a second clamp assembly disposed on the inner surface for clamping an additional tool or article to the cover.