For A Tool (e.g., Knife, Shaver) Patents (Class 206/349)
  • Patent number: 11964856
    Abstract: A wireless portable battery powered vehicle jack. The vehicle jack is comprised of a handle portion and a base portion that is manipulated by a pair of wheels. The handle portion comprises of an emergency stop switch, a control panel, a battery indicator, a remote control, a light, and an electric lock solenoid that is used to manipulate the handle portion. The base portion comprises of a tank, a power unit, a battery, a controller, a safety manifold, a master switch, a hydraulic ram, and a hydraulic conduit. The vehicle jack is designed to provide comfort to the user, to prevent injuries, and to minimize freak accidents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Inventor: Christopher Rourk
  • Patent number: 11919145
    Abstract: The use of a load transporter for transporting loads, preferably tool cases, as a rack system, the load transporter being fastened on a wall by at least one adjustable fastening device arranged on the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Kenth Karlsson
  • Patent number: 11904780
    Abstract: A support assembly configured for holding at least one tool includes a first mounting plate, a door pivotable relative to the mounting plate. The door includes a retention feature. The support assembly further includes a clamping assembly configured for clamping the door to the mounting plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew H. Kroll, Christopher J. Juelich, Paul L Mattson
  • Patent number: 11897117
    Abstract: A drill bit cooling system is provided. After drilling use, the drill tip of a drill bit reaches higher temperatures than a shank or flute of the drill bit. Compartments are provided that are sized in length and width (diameter) to accommodate the drill bit and a cover or back plate with an increased melting temperature facilitates the storage of hot drill tip. By using different components to construct the drill bit holder, a lightweight and versatile cooling system permits the drill bit to be rapidly interchanged on a power tool or drill, without melting through the storage device. This helps the operator interchange drill bits while working on a workpiece without waiting for each drill bit to cool prior to storing and replacing the drill bit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Zachary W. Richman, Grant T. Squiers, Scott D. Eisenhardt
  • Patent number: 11858114
    Abstract: A carrying case for a power tool and a power tool kit are provided. A carrying case for a power tool includes an interior volume defined by a top, a bottom, a front, a back, a first side, and a second side. The carrying case further includes a plurality of distinct compartments within the interior volume. The distinct compartments are configured to receive a battery-powered power tool, a battery configured to power the battery-powered power tool, and a battery charger for the battery, respectively. The carrying case further includes a battery receiver configured for locking engagement with the battery, wherein the battery receiver is formed on an interior surface of at least one of the front, back, first side, or second side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Techtronic Cordless GP
    Inventors: Berkley Wilcox, Joseph Smolin, Nicholas Proby, Todd Gillespie
  • Patent number: 11779103
    Abstract: A toilet brush assembly including a brush, including: a handle assembly including a handle assembly proximal end and a handle assembly distal end; and a brush head that includes a plurality of tufts of bristles disposed on an outer surface of the brush head, a cavity defined by an inner surface of the brush head, and a fastener portion. The toilet brush assembly also includes a base, including a cup for receiving the brush head. The brush head selectively couples to the handle assembly distal end at the fastener portion of the brush head at a handle assembly-brush head connection; and at least one of the base and the brush head define at least one interference feature formed from a surface of the base and that contacts the tufts of bristles when the brush head is in a rest position within the cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Inventor: Charles Spitaletta
  • Patent number: 11751673
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed including a tool clip having a receptacle, and a matching receptacle sleeve to attach to an elongated hand tool, such as a screwdriver. In various embodiments, the receptacle has springs to lock and retain the sleeve and hand tool in the tool clip. In a locked state, the screwdriver is restricted from axial and radial movements. In some embodiments, the sleeve has notches or cavities to receive a spring tip or tooth for locking the tool. The springs may be of different types, made of plastic or metal, and may be a single piece or multiple pieces. The tool clip may further include belt clips, loops, or hangers of various sorts to attach the tool clip to a toolbelt worn by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Inventors: Michael H Panosian, Joshua M Keeler
  • Patent number: 11712794
    Abstract: A tool-hanging apparatus includes a hanger and a rotor. The hanger includes a ring, an inward flange formed on a rear internal section of the ring, and teeth formed on a front internal section of the ring. An internal diameter of the inward flange is smaller than a diameter of a circular defined by the teeth. The rotor includes elastic strips extending from a tube. Each of the elastic strips includes a groove between a ridge and a barb. One of the elastic strips includes a tooth extending from the ridge of the same. When the rotor is inserted in the ring, the grooves of the elastic strips receive the inward flange to keep the rotor in the ring and allow the rotor to rotate relative to the ring. The tooth is engageable with the teeth to keep the rotor at an angle relative to the ring elastically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Inventor: Yi-Hsuan Lai
  • Patent number: 11685017
    Abstract: A storage shield for a disc of an angle grinder is provided according to the present invention. The storage shield includes a first shield member and a second shield member. Each of the first and second shield members includes a front face, an opposing rear face positioned parallel to and a distance apart from the front face, an end wall that joins an upper edge of the front face to an upper edge of the rear face, and a front face opening between a lower edge of the front face and a lower edge of the rear face, and an opening in a center area of the front face at the lower edge thereof. A pivot hinge assembly pivotally connects a first end of the first shield member to a first end of the second shield member. Fastening means for affixing the storage shield and stored angle grinder to a worksite surface are affixed to the rear face of one of the first shield member or second shield member. A method of protecting a disc of an angle grinder when not in use is also provided. First, the storage shield is opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: West Bufkin Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Chris Joyce, Danny Banks
  • Patent number: 11597105
    Abstract: A blade retention mechanism that includes a body and a catch. The catch is configured to engage a bit. A knurled nut is configured to engage the catch and the body such that it is movable. When the nut is moved between a first position and a second position the catch moves between a first position and a second position. A v-groove is formed in the body and is configured to receive and retain a bit when the catch is in the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Veiss Innovation, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Grant McRorie, III
  • Patent number: 11559131
    Abstract: A manually operable clip holder is disclosed to be attached to the clothing (e.g., at a belt or pants) worn by an individual to enable a tool to be carried from place-to-place by the individual while the individual's hands remain free. The clip holder has a casing that is capable of receiving, holding and releasing a clip that is connected to the tool to be carried by the individual. A flap pivotally coupled to the front of the casing rotates in response to a pushing force applied thereto in order to release the tool clip from the casing by way of an opening formed in the front. A flexible, U-shaped attachment clip is mounted on a metal clip retaining plate that is connected to the back of the casing. The U-shaped attachment clip is suspended from the clip retaining plate and configured to be removably attached to the individual's clothing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Inventor: Carolyn Blevins
  • Patent number: 11542079
    Abstract: A packaging card for a tool comprising a fixed member and a movable member that is selectively movable relative to the fixed member includes a tool engaging region coupling the packaging card to the movable member such that movement of the movable member relative to the fixed member moves the card relative to the fixed member. The card also includes a deformation region that tears or deforms upon application of a separation force sufficient to remove the packaging card from the tool. Another packaging card for a tool having a housing with front and side apertures includes a front flange receivable in the front aperture of the tool, a side flange insertable into the side aperture, and a hook catchable on an interior of the housing to deter removal of the packaging card from the tool until sufficient force is applied to overcome a holding power of the hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Bates, Jonathan Miller
  • Patent number: 11446808
    Abstract: The trowel protector accessory is configured for use with a trowel. The trowel protector accessory is a guard that attaches to the trowel. The trowel protector accessory encloses a plurality of lateral faces of the trowel. The trowel protector accessory prevents the edges of the trowel from causing inadvertent damage. The trowel is stored within the trowel protector accessory. The trowel is removed from the trowel when the trowel is in use. The trowel protector accessory comprises the trowel and the edge guard. The edge guard encloses the plurality of lateral faces of the trowel when the trowel is stored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Inventor: Samson Alemayehu
  • Patent number: 11440723
    Abstract: A tote assembly has a tote and a lid. The tote has a sealing channel formed in a lip that extends around a perimeter of a tote opening. At least one drain is formed in the lip and is adapted to direct a fluid away from the sealing channel. The lid has a center portion, a collar disposed around the center portion forming a perimeter of the lid, and a sealing rib formed in the collar that extends around the perimeter of the lid. The collar forms an interference fit with the lip of the tote. The sealing rib is configured to be disposed in the sealing channel to form a fluid tight seal. The fluid-tight seal between the tote and lid ensures the contents of the tote remain dry in an otherwise wet environment or conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: CREATIVE PLASTIC CONCEPTS, LLC
    Inventors: Nickolas Reinhart, Jacob H. Whitta
  • Patent number: 11410124
    Abstract: It may be determined that a material package has been used by determining that the material package has moved from a previously recorded location based upon location data corresponding to the material package and a beacon code. The location data may correspond to the material package and the beacon code being periodically reported by a beacon located proximate to the material package. Next, a weight of the material package that has been used subsequent to the material package being used may be received and, based upon the beacon code and in response to receiving the weight of the material package; the material database for a material package record may be queried. A remaining amount of material corresponding to the material package may be calculated based upon the received weight and data from the material package record found from the material package record.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: SOUTHWIRE COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Lee Spruell, Charles A. Murrah, Jr., Carter Edward Smith
  • Patent number: 11339656
    Abstract: An improved base block is disclosed for use mainly in road milling equipment, but also capable of use in trenching equipment and mining equipment. The base mounting portion is shortened in length from such prior art base blocks and has a reduced length device receiving portion extending therefrom that includes a bore therethrough. Rearwardly of the device receiving portion, the base mounting portion includes a reduced diameter semi-bore or curved wall capable of engaging a portion of the shank side wall of a standard length bit/holder shank. Additionally, an angled slot adjacent the rear of the device receiving bore increases access to the rear to aid removal of a bit/holder therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: The Sollami Company
    Inventor: Phillip Sollami
  • Patent number: 11314175
    Abstract: A reticle pod having a positioning member includes a base, a lid and a plurality of positioning members. The lid shuts relative to the base to form a substantially cuboid case. The case has a storing space for receiving a reticle. The positioning members are arranged in a shutting direction and disposed on at least two edges of the lid or at least two edges of the base, respectively. The positioning members each include a connecting portion, a correcting portion and a guiding slope portion. The connecting portion connects the edges of the lid. The correcting portion has one end connected to the connecting portion and extending in a shutting direction and an opposing end connected to the guiding slope portion. The guiding slope portion has a slope extending outward. The reticle pod having a positioning member is error-free, allowing the lid to shut precisely relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: GUDENG PRECISION INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chia-Ho Chuang, Hsing-Min Wen, Yi-Hsuan Lee, Hsin-Min Hsueh, Ming-Chien Chiu
  • Patent number: 11299322
    Abstract: A stackable sawblade containment assembly comprises a plurality of annular covers and an outer lip. The plurality of annular covers is defined by an outer perimeter, wherein each of the annular cover comprises a containment face and a base face, wherein at least one protrusion and at least one depression are coupled to the annular cover. The outer lip is disposed to extend along the outer perimeter and extending from the containment face. The at least one protrusion is disposed in general alignment with the at least one depression, whereby the at least one protrusion is configured to form a snap-fit relationship with the at least one depression. The containment face from one of the plurality of annular covers, and the base face from another one of the plurality of annular covers are detachably connected, forming an inner cavity and a stacked arrangement of annular covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Inventor: John Lee
  • Patent number: 11213965
    Abstract: The present invention consists of a safety protective cover for cutting tool head having a protective housing fitted to receive a shape of the cutting tool and the rear portion has a locking mechanism fitted to be inserted inside a hole of the cutting tool. The locking mechanism has at least two locking arms capped at their end by a notch extending outwardly away from the other arm, and each arm comprises at least one rib on the inner surface thereof; and, further, the locking mechanism has a first side opening, a second side opening, a stop opening and a central opening; and has at least one rim on the inner surface of the central opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Truper, S. A. de C.V.
    Inventors: Arie Jusidman, Jose Gamboa, Mark Dorenkott
  • Patent number: 11203476
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a package, a product carrier, clip and a blank for forming the product carrier. An aspect of the invention provides a package comprising a display card and a clip. An article is mounted to the display card by the clip. The display card comprises a front panel and a rear panel. The clip comprises a front wall and opposed side walls. The clip together with at least one of the front and rear panels forms a tubular structure for receiving a part of the article. The article comprises at least one limb. The article is mounted to the display card by the at least one limb which extends through the tubular structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: WESTROCK MWV, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew E. Zacherle, Cullen B. Rosenbrien
  • Patent number: 11186428
    Abstract: A packaging assembly for a drill bit. The packaging assembly includes a front clip with a front side, a rear side opposite the front side, and a drill bit holding region. The drill bit holding region defines a recess with a first channel to receive a portion of the drill bit. The front clip further includes a window extending between the front and rear side to view the drill bit. The window extends away from the drill bit holding region in a longitudinal direction of the front clip. The packaging assembly further includes a back clip that is separate from the front clip. The back clip includes a second channel. The back clip is secured to the front clip to hold the drill bit within the first and second channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Glenn Meyers, Aaron J. Duch, Brandon Kannel, Matthew J. Erickson, Milorad Marich
  • Patent number: 11122874
    Abstract: Embodiments of a retention device are described. In an embodiment, the retention device includes a retention base having a stem protruding outwardly from a first surface of the retention base. Additionally, the retention device may include a retention closure configured to engage the retention base, the retention closure having a hole for receiving the stem. The retention device may also include a receiver coupled to the stem, the receiver configured to receive a retention member for retaining the retention closure in engagement with the retention base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Inventor: Lerin Lockwood
  • Patent number: 11090800
    Abstract: A tool box includes a box body and a tool-head fixing assembly. The tool-head fixing assembly is configured to fix the tool head. The tool-head fixing assembly includes a first positioning column and an elastic member. The first positioning column includes a positioning part and a mounting part. The positioning part extends in a first straight line, and the tool head is sleeved on the positioning part. The mounting part is connected to the box body. The tool-head fixing assembly has an assembled state and a disassembled state, when the tool-head fixing assembly is in the assembled state, the elastic member is mounted above the tool head, the elastic member forms an interference fit with the positioning part, and a projection of the elastic member on a plane perpendicular to the first straight line at least partially coincides with a projection of the tool head on the plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Nanjing Chervon Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Xiaofeng Zhang
  • Patent number: 11027671
    Abstract: A baseplate with multiple mounting holes is configured to be mounted in a vehicle. Flange head posts or flange engaging ears are attached to the baseplate and are configured to engage a flange on the bottom plate of a blower. Engaging pins are also attached to the baseplate and are configured to engage with a recess or hole in the flange. A retaining bar with a lock engaging feature is pivotally attached to the baseplate and is configured to capture the flange between itself and the two engaging pins and/or to capture the flange between itself and the two flange head posts or flange engaging ears. A lock device is attached to the baseplate opposite the hinge or pivot. The lock engaging feature of the retaining bar and the lock device cooperate to secure the retaining bar in place over the flange on the bottom plate of the blower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Inventor: Gregory Kelly Broyles
  • Patent number: 10885566
    Abstract: An online lockable device ordering system and method for lockable devices such as padlocks including a key matching module configured for user entry of at least one key identifier configured to unlock certain lockable devices. The key matching module matches the key identifier with a range of stored key identifiers stored in a storage device. Images of lockable devices corresponding to the matched range are displayed on a user display screen, and the user can select a lockable device from the displayed images. The selected lockable device is customized to open with the user's existing key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Hodge Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony A. Hodge
  • Patent number: 10730366
    Abstract: A filter trap for a motor vehicle thermal device is made of polymer material and includes two longitudinal edges extending along a length thereof connected by two lateral edges extending along a width thereof. The trap includes a first assembly tab extending along the length thereof and fixed to one of the lateral edges. The trap also includes a snap coupling to block the trap. The snap-coupling is fixed to one of the longitudinal edges and is located in the vicinity of another of the lateral edges. The trap also includes a second assembly tab extending perpendicular to the first assembly tab. The second assembly tab is fixed to another of the longitudinal edges and is located in a vicinity of another of the lateral edges. The trap has sufficient flexibility along the length thereof to permit twisting of the trap about a longitudinal torsion axis of the trap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: RENAULT s.a.s.
    Inventor: Olivier Pain
  • Patent number: 10713616
    Abstract: It may be determined that a material package has been used by determining that the material package has moved from a previously recorded location based upon location data corresponding to the material package and a beacon code. The location data may correspond to the material package and the beacon code being periodically reported by a beacon located proximate to the material package. Next, a weight of the material package that has been used subsequent to the material package being used may be received and, based upon the beacon code and in response to receiving the weight of the material package; the material database for a material package record may be queried. A remaining amount of material corresponding to the material package may be calculated based upon the received weight and data from the material package record found from the material package record.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: SOUTHWIRE COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Lee Spruell, Charles A. Murrah, Jr., Carter Edward Smith
  • Patent number: 10625909
    Abstract: A sterile reusable medical procedure power tool includes an integrated housing having a power and drive housing portion, a handle portion and a battery-housing portion including a battery. The sterile power tool is packaged in a sterile tray or equivalent sterile package including a compartment receiving the sterile power tool. A removable cover is sealingly attached to the sterile package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: INSURGICAL, INC.
    Inventor: Peter M Aman
  • Patent number: 10611018
    Abstract: A toolbox contains two covers which are rotatably connected with each other and are rotated away from or close to each other so as to open or close the toolbox. At least one of the two covers includes a shell, a frame, and a tool rack. The shell includes a bottom wall and an annular wall, and the annular wall extends upward from and surrounds the bottom wall so as to define a hollow receiving space with the bottom wall. The frame surrounds the annular wall and connect with the tool rack so that the shell is engaged between frame and tool rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Inventor: Ming-Hong Ko
  • Patent number: 10589913
    Abstract: A pliers hanger is provided, configured to restrict a pliers. The pliers includes two handling bodies pivotally connected with each other. Each of the two handling bodies has a holding portion and a clamping portion at opposite ends thereof. The pliers hanger includes a main body, a sleeve portion and a restricting assembly. The main body includes a hanging portion. The sleeve portion is disposed on the main body. The restricting assembly includes a cable tie and a through hole. One of the cable tie and the through hole is disposed on the main body, and the other is disposed on the sleeve portion. The cable tie has a first engaging portion, and the cable tie is configured to be wound around the pliers and between the holding portions of the two handling bodies and restrictedly engaged in the through hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Chun Nien Plastic Ltd.
    Inventor: Chi-Tsai Chang
  • Patent number: 10574067
    Abstract: The present invention is a multi-purpose utility box, comprising: a storage unit for storing one or more tools, a power plug for connecting to electrical power mains to supply electrical power to tools, a power adaptor to convert supply electrical power to various power supply ranges to meet power requirements of each tools and a power outlet unit to connect various tools and to supply various power supply ranges to tools. The box provides convenient access to power outlet unit for easy working of various tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Inventor: James Hanson
  • Patent number: 10561817
    Abstract: A catheter package includes an elongated case (210). A cap (218) is attached to the case by a flexible strap (214). The case receives the tubing portion of a catheter. The catheter has a funnel (224) attached to the tubing. The funnel has a seal portion releasably engageable with the case. The cap is releasably engageable with the funnel to retain the funnel in contact with the case. A user can flip the cap off the funnel to permit removal of the catheter from the case. A hydration device may be inserted in the case. Alternately, a tubular liner may be inserted in the case to separate liquid water on the outside of the liner from the catheter tubing on the inside of the liner. A window in the liner mounts a patch of filter material that permits the passage of water vapor into the interior of the liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Hollister Incorporated
    Inventors: David Hannon, Martin McMenamin, Adam J. Foley, Padraig M. O'Flynn, Stephen Collum, Enda F. Carter, Paul C. Fletter, Marine V. Richard, Daniel E. O'Brien, Vincent Naughton
  • Patent number: 10535038
    Abstract: Determining a remaining amount of material in a material package may be provided. First, a weight of the material package may be received in response to the ingress of the material package back into an operations area. Then, based upon a beacon code received in response to the ingress of the material package back into the operations area, a material database may be queried for a material package record. Next, a remaining amount of material corresponding to the material package may be calculated based upon the received weight and data from the material package record found from the material database query. The material package record may then be updated in the material database with the calculated remaining amount of material corresponding to the material package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Southwire Company, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Lee Spruell, Charles A. Murrah, Jr., Carter Edward Smith
  • Patent number: 10512999
    Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-part cut guard for a tool that is rotatable in a cutting plane. The cut guard includes a first part element and at least one further part element. The part elements are connected together at their ends and form a closed circumference. Opposing first ends of the part elements are connected together, forming a pivot joint. The second ends of the part elements are fixed releasably together. The pivot joint is formed from a latching receptacle and a latching stub which form the pivot joint in the latched state and are intended to be separated in order to release the latching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Patrick Behringer, Juergen Haeberlein, Sven Keller
  • Patent number: 10457463
    Abstract: A protective packaging for sharp-edged objects is disclosed. The protective packaging generally has two shell parts connected pivotally on one side in the area of a pivot axis. At least one of the shell parts forms a first receiving space that is configured to receive an object and provide a free space between for the shell parts and the object, and a second receiving area configured to hold the object in a form-fitting manner. A third receiving space adjacent the second receiving area provides sufficient space for connection of a tool carrier to the object. The protective packaging is therefore designed as a mounting and removal tool rotatable around its longitudinal axis, and the object contained in the protective packaging can be mounted on and removed from any tool holder together with the protective packaging without contact with the hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: ROSE PLASTIC AG
    Inventors: Markus Mayer, Stefan Brauchle, Thiemo Roesler
  • Patent number: 10435219
    Abstract: Packaging comprising of a display structure for displaying the hand tool. A retaining structure is combined to the display structure for engaging the working end of the ratchet tool with friction to prevent rotation of the working end. A securement structure is combined to the display structure and is configured to secure a portion of the ratchet tool in a manner that permits rotation of the handle of the ratchet tool relative to the working end while preventing the ratchet tool from being separated from the securement structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Brent Christopher
  • Patent number: 10433864
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a gripping assembly, a shaft assembly, an end effector, and a pivoting member. The gripping assembly defines a first opening for receiving a finger or a thumb of a user. The gripping assembly includes a first deformable feature that is configured to be moved in order to increase or decrease a cross-sectional area of the first opening. The shaft assembly extends distally from the gripping assembly. The end effector is positioned at a distal end of the shaft assembly and includes a first member. The pivoting member is pivotably coupled with the shaft assembly. The pivoting member is pivotable with respect to the first member of the end effector between an open position and a closed position to thereby clamp tissue between the first member and the pivoting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Ethicon LLC
    Inventors: Tony C. Siebel, William B. Weisenburgh, II, Jeffrey D. Messerly, Matthew C. Miller
  • Patent number: 10398237
    Abstract: A display unit includes a plate and a ring. The ring has a through hole with which a first end of a security member is engaged. The second end of the security member extends beyond the through hole. The security member is pivotable relative to the through hole. An insertion hole is defined in the second end of the security member so as to receive a hand tool therein. The security member includes an opening communicating with the insertion hole. An L-shaped restriction member is connected to a slit defined in the first end and the outside surface of the security member. The restriction member has an engaging portion which extends through the opening and inserted into a gap between a bead and a reception hole for receiving the bead of the hand tool to prevent the hand tool from being separating from the ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Inventor: Yi-Fu Chen
  • Patent number: 10301095
    Abstract: The container includes an outer housing with a top wall, a bottom wall, a front wall, a back wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall. The top wall defines an access opening for providing access to the interior of the outer housing. An inner package is disposed within the outer housing, and includes a recessed base and a cover member overlying the recessed base, which together form a sealed enclosure for one or more consumer goods. The inner package is held in a fixed position within the outer housing such that a first portion of the inner package underlies the top wall and a first portion of the cover member underlies and is exposed by the access opening. The first portion of the cover member is separable from the remainder of the inner package to allow removal of consumer goods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLC
    Inventors: Luiz Andre Rodrigues, Onesio Luis Thesing
  • Patent number: 10279465
    Abstract: A plier hanger is configured to restrict a locking plier which includes a stationary jaw, a stationary handle, a movable jaw and a movable handle, and the plier hanger including a main body and a restricting member. The main body has a penetration portion, a first engaging portion and an assembling portion. The penetration portion is configured for the stationary jaw to be disposed therethrough and the first engaging portion is configured to engage the stationary handle. The restricting member has a second engaging portion and an installation portion. The installation portion is assembled with the assembling portion and the second engaging portion is configured to engage at one side of the stationary handle opposite to the first engaging portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: CHUN NIEN PLASTIC LTD.
    Inventor: Chi-Tsai Chang
  • Patent number: 10272561
    Abstract: A hybrid double and single wall chainsaw case with two pivotally connected body portions that pivot between an open position and a closed position to respectively receive and contain a chainsaw. The peripheral side wall of one of the body portions has an opening for receiving a scabbard with an end portion, the end portion contacting the opening and the scabbard applied to the bar of the chainsaw. A portion of one of the body sections is configured as a double wall structure and a portion of one of the body sections is configured as a single wall structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Custom-Pak, Inc.
    Inventors: John McGarry, Pamela Jo Naeve, Michael Grinnall
  • Patent number: 10220995
    Abstract: A sandwich-type blister card is provided to contain a product item such as a pliers or scissors with a handle extending outside of the blister. The blister card includes a back panel, a front panel, and a blister having a blister cavity and a peripheral flange. The blister includes a wrap-around strap attached to the blister at a first end of the strap to secure a portion of the product therein. The peripheral flange and a second end of the strap are sealed between the front and back panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: WestRock MWV, LLC
    Inventor: Matthew E. Zacherle
  • Patent number: 10207849
    Abstract: An anti-theft hangtag includes a body adapted to attach to a tool. The body includes a plate, two engaging portions integrally connected with the plate, a flexible portion located between and connected with the two engaging portions, and a linkage portion connected with the plate and the flexible portion. The two engaging portions are respectively elastically deflectable relative to the plate. The two engaging portions have two faces parallel to each other. When the body is attached to the tool, the two engaging portions are inserted into the tool and are respectively elastically deflected to actuate the flexible portion to elastically abut against the two engaging portions. One of the two engaging portions is engaged with the tool so that the tool is unable to detach from the body to achieve an anti-theft function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Hong Ann Tool Industries Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Cheng-Wei Su
  • Patent number: 10160113
    Abstract: A tool repair system that aids in the repair of malfunctioned inner tool components. The system includes a package having a fully assembled component disposed on top of a component locating structure and held in place by one or more retainers. After removing the malfunctioned component, the tool can be lowered onto the component locating structure, thereby pushing the retainers off the fully assembled component and coupling the fully assembled component to the tool via an opening in the tool. Repairing the tool is therefore quick, easy, and does not require extensive knowledge of the inner workings of the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Snap-On Incorporated
    Inventors: Brent J. Grinwald, Frank J. Beno
  • Patent number: 10138040
    Abstract: A tool holder includes first and second holding members incorporable to form a holding space. The first holding member includes at least one restraining protrusion defining a first restraining side with a first hooking structure having a first height and a second restraining side. The second holding member includes at least one catching slot including a first limiting structure having a second height and a second limiting structure. The tool holder has a first arrangement in which the at least one first restraining protrusion engages in the at least one first catching slot, the first hooking structure engaging with the first limiting structure, as well as the second restraining side and the second limiting structure having a gap tolerance therebetween not greater than the first and second heights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Hong Ann Tool Industries Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Cheng-Wei Su
  • Patent number: 10091948
    Abstract: A pole saw apparatus includes a saw blade, a pole, and a tubular adapter connecting the saw blade to the pole. The adapter includes an obround blade-receiving end that stably telescopingly engage sides of the blade-receiving end, with bolts fixing the blade on the adapter. The adapter also includes a pole-engaging end that is cylindrically shaped to telescopingly engage the anchoring end of the pole. A friction clamp includes a transverse shaft extending through the pole, the shaft being shaped to slide into longitudinal slots in the pole-engaging end of the adapter and then rotate into circumferential slots where it is not longitudinally removable. A rotatable cam handle on the clamp is manipulated to create circumferential friction to hold (or release) the adapter on the pole. The blade, adapter and pole align along a common centerline for robust and balanced use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Wicked Tuff Gear, LLC
    Inventor: Todd Pringnitz
  • Patent number: 10041297
    Abstract: According to an embodiment, a ladder includes a side rail having top and bottom ends; at least two rungs connected to the side rail; a top cap disposed near the top end of the side rail; and a foot protrusion mounted to the top cap and shaped to physically engage a battery pack slot of a power tool, such that attaching the power tool to the foot protrusion secures the power tool to the top cap. According to another embodiment, a power tool storage apparatus, includes a base member shaped to be secured to a storage surface; and a tool engaging portion extending from the base member. The tool engaging portion is shaped to physically engage a battery pack slot of a power tool, such that attaching the power tool to the tool engaging portion secures the power tool to the storage surface. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Lauren M. Austin, Michael W. Roberts
  • Patent number: 10000322
    Abstract: A hang tag includes a main body and a retaining portion. The main body includes a ridge that extends in a direction from a top of the main body to a bottom of the main body. The ridge divides the main body into a first region at a first side of the ridge and a second region at a second side of the ridge. The retaining portion includes (a) prongs configured to, when the portion of the object is inserted in the retaining portion, engage with side grooves in opposite sides of the object to prevent the object from rotating, and (b) ribs configured to support the prongs when the prongs are forced towards the ribs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Chris Nowacki, Adrian Vagnoni, Simone Bosatelli, Dominic Winkler
  • Patent number: 9987741
    Abstract: A tool bit case includes a housing and a tool bit retainer pivotally coupled to the housing. The tool bit retainer includes a retainer housing having a plurality of tool bit apertures configured to receive a plurality of tool bits, and a locking mechanism moveably coupled to the retainer housing between a first position, in which the locking mechanism engages the plurality of tool bits to inhibit removal of the plurality of tool bits from the retainer housing, and a second position, in which the locking mechanism disengages the plurality of tool bits to allow removal of the plurality of tool bits from the retainer housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Thomas Evatt, James Mays
  • Patent number: 9834337
    Abstract: A system module for a storage system with at least one frame unit. The system module includes at least one coupling unit for coupling to at least one additional system module. The coupling can be disengaged by a user. The system module also includes at least one functional unit that can be positioned at least substantially inside a space spanned by the frame unit, The system module also includes at least one positioning unit, which is configured to position the functional unit relative to the frame unit in at least two at least substantially different positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventor: Heiko Roehm