Patents Assigned to Klein Tools, Inc.
  • SAFETY HELMET FAN SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200329805
    Abstract: A safety helmet fan system includes a fan housing carrying a fan and configured to be mounted on an exterior of a safety helmet shell above a brim of the safety helmet shell, and an elongate cooling air duct connected to the fan housing to direct cooling air flow from the fan housing around the brim and into an interior of the safety helmet shell. The duct can have a flexible construction that allows the duct to be selectively reshaped to accommodate different safety helmet brim configurations. The duct can have a releasable connector configured to releasably connect the duct to a brim of a safety helmet shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: Klein Tools, Inc.
    Inventor: Kingston T. Wong
  • SAFETY HELMET ACCESSSORY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200329806
    Abstract: A multiple component system is provided for mounting on a safety helmet and includes a first component housing carrying a first component, and a second component housing carrying a second component. Each housing has a first mount connector and a second mount connector located on opposing faces of the housing. The first mount connectors are configured to be compatible with the second mount connectors to provide quick release mount connections between the housings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: Klein Tools, Inc.
    Inventor: Kingston T. Wong
  • Non-Contact Voltage Detector
    Publication number: 20200319255
    Abstract: A voltage detector includes a cylindrical hollow body housing including an open end and a tool end. An internal circuit assembly includes a voltage sensing loop, a flashlight, and a microprocessor. The internal circuit assembly is disposed inside the cylindrical hollow body housing. The voltage sensing loop is configured to detect voltage without contacting a detected voltage, and the microprocessor is configured to control power to the flashlight via a flashlight power button independently from power to the voltage sensing loop via a voltage detector button.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: Klein Tools, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Kuhn
  • Non-contact voltage detector
    Patent number: 10663527
    Abstract: A voltage detector includes a cylindrical hollow body housing including an open end and a tool end. An internal circuit assembly includes a voltage sensing loop, a flashlight, and a microprocessor. The internal circuit assembly is disposed inside the cylindrical hollow body housing. The voltage sensing loop is configured to detect voltage without contacting a detected voltage, and the microprocessor is configured to control power to the flashlight via a flashlight power button independently from power to the voltage sensing loop via a voltage detector button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Klein Tools, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Kuhn
  • Cable Cutter
    Publication number: 20200078875
    Abstract: A cable cutter includes stationary and moveable clamps, each comprising a respective pivot opening and a cutting edge spaced from the pivot opening. A pivot joint connects the clamps to allow the movable clamp to pivot about a pivot axis relative to the stationary clamp. The pivot joint includes a threaded connector having a head and a shank extending from the head along the pivot axis through the pivot openings in the clamps. A collar has opposing faces and an opening extending through the collar. A nut is threaded on the shank and the clamps are sandwiched between the head and the collar with the head adjacent one of the clamps. The collar is engaged to rotate with the shank the about the pivot axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Applicant: Klein Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Kargenian, Peter D. Kim
  • Duct thermometer
    Patent number: 10473529
    Abstract: The disclosed device is a hand-held probe thermometer which operates to display temperatures sensed by a temperature sensing probe, and a protective probe cover featuring one or more openings to allow for accurate airflow temperature measurements without removing the protective probe cover. The probe cover is also configured to function as a extendable handle for the duct thermometer to allow for an extended reach when taking measurements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Klein Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Bronk, Bruce R. Kuhn
  • Fastening Device
    Publication number: 20190337135
    Abstract: Electrically powered fastening devices configured to drive staples suited to multiple applications. The fastening device includes an adjustable feeder and depth gauge, a hammer device with a mechanism for translating rotary power to linear striking force, and a staple guide configured to drive staples with selected, specialized profiles and configured with inner radii sized and shaped to conform to particular wire and sheathing diameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: Klein Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Kargenian, Zachary Carlins
  • Multi-Tool
    Publication number: 20190291256
    Abstract: A folding multi-tool includes a first tool defined by a pair of tool members connected to each other at a pivot, each tool member having a base portion spaced from the pivot, and a pair of elongate handles, at least one of the handles defining at least one tool storage area within the handle. A bit driver includes an elongate outer sleeve connected to one of the handles to pivot between a stowed position where the bit driver is stowed in the at least one the storage area and a deployed position where the bit driver can be operated by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Applicant: Klein Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: William Baronti, Thomas R. Klein, JR.
  • Safety Helmet
    Publication number: 20190231016
    Abstract: A safety helmet includes an outer shell having a front receptacle disposed on a front side of the outer shell and a rear receptacle disposed on a rear side of the outer shell. A first accessory device having a first mating receptacle formed thereon is releasably mountable onto each of the front receptacle or the rear receptacle of the outer shell, and a second accessory device having a second mating receptacle formed thereon is releasably mountable onto each of the front receptacle or the rear receptacle of the outer shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: Klein Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Shantanu Deshpande, Kingston Wong
  • Fastening Device
    Publication number: 20190154070
    Abstract: A fastener, such as a staple, includes a body having a bridge portion, a first leg, and a second leg. The body extends along an axial direction. Each of the first and second legs has an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surfaces of the first and second legs are disposed in facing relation to define a distance therebetween. In one embodiment, the distance decreases along the axial direction in a direction towards the bridge portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: Klein Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Kargenian, Zachary Carlins
  • Impact Device
    Publication number: 20190152034
    Abstract: An impact device includes a drive assembly, a cam having a ramp and a fall-off, and a follower associated with the cam. During rotation of the cam, one of the cam or the follower axially displaces as the follower traverses the cam and falls off the fall-off to transform the rotary motion of the drive assembly to a reciprocating motion having a saw-tooth shape that includes a gradual retraction and a quick extension. The quick extension creates an impact loading, which can be used, for example, for driving a fastener into a work piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: Klein Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Kargenian, Zachary Carlins
  • Reversible Hand Tool
    Publication number: 20190126445
    Abstract: A reversible tool holder assembly is adapted for insertion into a handle in either of two orientations to present two different ends extending from the handle. The reversible tool holder assembly includes a first barrel and a second barrel that are axially aligned, and a ratcheting mechanism that is disposed axially between the first and second barrels and configured to provide a reversible ratcheting mechanical connection between the first and second barrels. The ratcheting mechanism is configured to provide a reversible ratcheting mechanical connection or a solid mechanical connection between the two barrels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: Klein Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Molina, Kevin A. Ekdahl, Raul Rosales
  • Non-Contact Voltage Detector
    Publication number: 20180356468
    Abstract: A voltage detector includes a cylindrical hollow body housing including an open end and a tool end. An internal circuit assembly includes a voltage sensing loop, a flashlight, and a microprocessor. The internal circuit assembly is disposed inside the cylindrical hollow body housing. The voltage sensing loop is configured to detect voltage without contacting a detected voltage, and the microprocessor is configured to control power to the flashlight via a flashlight power button independently from power to the voltage sensing loop via a voltage detector button.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: Klein Tools, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Kuhn
  • Method and system for marking a material using a laser marking system
    Patent number: 10099316
    Abstract: A laser marking system for marking a length of material includes a laser device for emitting a marking beam. A motor moves the length of material relative to the laser device. A sensing system detects a predetermined movement of the length of the material and provides a speed signal and a distance signal, and a controller is provided in operative communication with the sensing system and the laser device for receiving the speed signal and the distance signal and responsively directing the marking beam of the laser system onto the length of material in a predetermined pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Klein Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Kunas, John Hankus, Dave Colin Evans, Joseph William Banderob, Robert C. Easton
  • Non-contact voltage detector
    Patent number: 10073142
    Abstract: A voltage detector includes a cylindrical hollow body housing including an open end and a tool end. An internal circuit assembly includes a voltage sensing loop, a flashlight, and a microprocessor. The internal circuit assembly is disposed inside the cylindrical hollow body housing. The voltage sensing loop is configured to detect voltage without contacting a detected voltage, and the microprocessor is configured to control power to the flashlight via a flashlight power button independently from power to the voltage sensing loop via a voltage detector button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Klein Tools, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Kuhn
  • Leveling device
    Patent number: 9964407
    Abstract: A leveling device having at least one opening that houses a leveling vial and having a channel formed from a working surface, where at least one magnet and at least one spacer are retained in the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Klein Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Catalin V. Captarencu, David W. Mueller
  • Voltage tester
    Patent number: D820128
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: KLEIN TOOLS, INC.
    Inventor: Kingston Wong
  • Wire stripper
    Patent number: D827403
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: KLEIN TOOLS, INC.
    Inventors: Seth D Fritz, Michael K Walker
  • Folding skinning knife
    Patent number: D829525
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Klein Tools, Inc.
    Inventor: Kingston Wong
  • Penlight grip
    Patent number: D863637
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Klein Tools, Inc.
    Inventor: Joshua Thomas Pierce