Patents Assigned to Alltrade Tools LLC
  • Tool case with cover member support
    Patent number: 7258230
    Abstract: A portable tool case is disclosed that may be displayed in numerous orientations using a cover member of the tool case as a support. The cover member that may be rotated into a support position to support the tool case on a surface. The cover member may comprise a pair of covers that are manipulated into an easel, display or table orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventors: Hector R. Hernandez, Jr., Vincent S. Romeo
  • Reversible drill and drive tool
    Patent number: 7237987
    Abstract: A tool adapted to be coupled to a power drill includes a multi-component bit mounted to reverse positions so that in one position its drill element drills a hole and in another position its driver element drives in a fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventors: Hector Ray Hernandez, Jr., Jaime Nash
  • Tape measure device and method of manufacturing blade therefor
    Patent number: 7174654
    Abstract: A tape measure device has an elongated blade with a central concave-convex segment with at least one planar segment adjoining edgewise the central concave-convex segment to form a junction that extends substantially along the entire length of the elongated blade. During formation of the blade the junction is annealed to avoid formation of a flaw or incipient fracture along the junction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventors: Hector Ray Hernandez, Jr., Jaime Nash
  • Dual-headed pliers and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 7140279
    Abstract: Pliers having, for example, needle-nose and blunt-nose heads are manipulated using handles connected to pivot and move between a needle-nose head, grip-ready, position and a blunt-nose head, grip-ready, position. Each handle has a stop member having two faces. One face of each stop member is adapted to abut a needle-nose head and the other face is adapted to abut a blunt-nose head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: AllTrade Tools LLC
    Inventor: Hector Ray Hernandez, Jr.
  • Apparatus for displaying tools & merchandising method
    Patent number: 7131535
    Abstract: A method and device is disclosed for displaying a plurality of tools on a point-of-sale display. The device may comprises a pair of support members, each retaining a tool such that one tool partially obscures the other while allowing a customer to properly identify each tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventors: Hector Ray Hernandez, Jr., Vincent S. Romeo
  • Tape measure device
    Patent number: 7096596
    Abstract: A tape measure device has an elongated blade with a central concave-convex segment with at least one planar segment adjoining edgewise the central concave-convex segment to form a junction that extends substantially along the entire length of the elongated blade. During formation of the blade the junction is annealed to avoid formation of a flaw or incipient fracture along the junction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventors: Hector Ray Hernandez, Jr., Jaime Nash
  • Multi-functional bit & connect-disconnect coupling used therewith
    Patent number: 7097398
    Abstract: A tool employs a connect-disconnect coupling for a power drill to hold a multi-functional bit having at its one end a drill element adapted to form a hole and a countersink and at its other end a driver element to drive a screw or other type of fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventor: Hector Ray Hernandez, Jr.
  • Apparatus for displaying tools and merchandising method
    Patent number: 6966165
    Abstract: A method and device is disclosed for displaying a plurality of tools on a point-of-sale display. The device may comprises a pair of support members, each retaining a tool such that one tool partially obscures the other while allowing a customer to properly identify each tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventors: Hector R. Hernandez, Jr., Vincent S. Romeo
  • Compressor apparatus
    Patent number: D513619
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventors: Hector R. Hernandez, Jaime W. Nash
  • Creeper body
    Patent number: D515768
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Alltrade Tool LLC
    Inventors: Hector Ray Hernandez, Jr., Chin-Kun Cheng
  • Tool case apparatus
    Patent number: D524540
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventors: Hector R. Hernandez, Don Hart
  • Tool case apparatus
    Patent number: D530514
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventors: Hector R. Hernandez, Don Hart
  • Compact compressor device
    Patent number: D531193
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventor: Vince Caito
  • Mechanic's creeper
    Patent number: D532177
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventor: Hector Ray Hernandez
  • Quad caster jack apparatus
    Patent number: D537225
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventor: Hector R. Hernandez
  • Low profile automobile jack
    Patent number: D538502
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventor: Hector Ray Hernandez
  • Compressor apparatus
    Patent number: D541305
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventors: Hector R. Hernandez, Jaime W. Nash
  • Multi-position mechanic's creeper
    Patent number: D547517
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools, LLC
    Inventor: Hector R. Hernandez
  • Opener
    Patent number: D548032
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventor: Hector Ray Hernandez, Jr.
  • Quad caster jack apparatus
    Patent number: D548922
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventor: Hector R. Hernandez