For A Tool (e.g., Knife, Shaver) Patents (Class 206/349)
  • Publication number: 20040195128
    Abstract: A tool box includes a base and a cover which is pivotably connected to the base and has a magnetic member connected to an inside thereof so as to attract small pieces. A hanging member has a hook portion connected to a first end thereof so as to be attached to a user's belt and an engaging member is connected to the hook portion. A board has two ridges on a side thereof and the tool box is clamped between the two ridges. A hole is defined through the board and the engaging member is rotatably engaged with the tool box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventor: Chang-Ying Chen
  • Publication number: 20040188294
    Abstract: A carrying case includes a carrying member disposed on a top portion of a housing. The carrying member includes a first carrying body having a driving end opposite to a first pivot end connected pivotally to one lateral side of the housing, and a second carrying body having a driven end opposite to a second pivot end connected pivotally to the other lateral side of the housing. The first carrying body has a first width measured between the first pivot end and the driving end and greater than a second width of the second carrying body measured between the second pivot end and the driven end, and is provided with a handgrip thereon. An anchoring unit retains releasably the first and second carrying bodies at a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventor: Jenny Chen
  • Publication number: 20040188292
    Abstract: The present invention presents a device for holding tools while working on motor vehicles or other equipment while bridging a working area. The device includes a housing defining a chamber adapted to hold tools available for use by a worker, while the worker works at a work area. The device also includes at least one extendable support connected with the housing, the extendable support adapted to bridge an opening in the working area when the extendable support is in an extended position. In accordance with other aspects of the invention, the housing includes a tray arranged to be positioned within the housing when the device is closed, and accessible to a worker when the device is open. Further, without limitation, the tray may include magnets, pads, molded pockets, tool clips, hook and loop connectors, or cutouts adapted for holding tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventor: Keith O'Hair
  • Publication number: 20040188293
    Abstract: A tool box includes six parts pivotably connected with each other side-by-side so as to form a hexagonal tubular arrangement. Each part has recesses for receiving tools. A first connection part in the six parts has two first connection pieces on two ends thereof, and a second connection part in the six parts has two second connection pieces on two ends thereof. The rest of the six parts each have two combining pieces on two ends thereof. A top cover and a bottom cover are respectively mounted to two ends of the tubular arrangement and respectively engaged with the first combining pieces, the first connection pieces and the second connection pieces. The top cover can be opened and the space enclosed by the six parts may perform as a bucket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventor: Pei-Ling Lee
  • Publication number: 20040182730
    Abstract: A cylindrical toolbox comprising a first housing, a second housing, a base, two lugs and a handle, wherein the first and second housings are combined to form a cylindrical body capable of accommodating parts and objects, while concavities for containing tools are disposed on both surfaces of the first and second housings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Applicant: Test Rite International Company, LTD.
    Inventor: Chien Lung Lee
  • Publication number: 20040182729
    Abstract: A one-piece, injection-molded, openable container for holding one or more vessels, comprises: (a) a holding section (1) for holding the said one or more vessels; (b) a closure section (2) movable between open and closed positions; and (c) an engagement means (5) for engaging, and so holding in place, the said one or more vessels when the closure section is in the closed position and disengaging, and thus allowing access to, the said one or more vessels when the closure section is in the open position, wherein the engagement means (5) comprises a leading edge having at least one indentation (7) for grasping a portion of each of the vessel(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventors: Peter Farrar, Huw Lewis
  • Patent number: 6793074
    Abstract: A chainsaw case for a chainsaw having a bar is provided. The case includes a base having a lower, a rear, and two end walls, one of the end walls having a slot therein. A front member is pivotally connected to the base and is pivotable from a closed position toward a position in which the front member is substantially coplanar with the lower wall. A top member is pivotally connected to the base about a pivot axis which is substantially parallel to the pivot axis of the front member, and is pivotable from a closed position toward a position in which the top member is substantially coplanar with the rear wall. The case also includes a scabbard for being applied to the bar of the chainsaw, the scabbard having an end portion adapted to be received within the slot when the chainsaw is disposed within the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Custom-Pak, Inc
    Inventors: Jeffrey Scott Anderson, Patrick T. Jones, Ronald A. Zimmer, James M. Wiese
  • Publication number: 20040178096
    Abstract: A tool suspension device for pliers includes a suspension board and a holding assembly. The suspension board has a front, a right side, a left side, a top and a bottom. A handle stop is attached to the front near the right side of the suspension board. A holding assembly with a receiving hole is defined through and mounted on the front of the suspension board corresponding to the handle stop. The receiving hole of the holding assembly is adapted to tightly hold one handle of the pliers, and the handle stop is adapted to abut the other handle of the pliers on the front of the suspension board. Consequently, a person can conveniently check and operate the pliers on the tool suspension device without removing the pliers from the tool suspension device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
  • Patent number: 6789670
    Abstract: A tool storage container has a base member with a tool receiving member. A cover is coupled with the base. An opening is in the cover. The opening may have a configuration corresponding to the tool maintained within the carrying case or any other configuration which enables viewing and prohibits removal of the tool when the container is in a closed position. A plurality of storage areas are within the inside of the cover. Also, fingers secure the tool in the carrying case so that in an open condition, the tool is maintained in the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent P. Cooper, Jeffrey A. Cooper
  • Publication number: 20040173485
    Abstract: A tool suspension device for pliers has a suspension board and a bracket. The suspension board has a front, a rear, a clip and a removable locking stub. The clip is mounted on the rear of the suspension board. The removable locking stub is attached to the front of the suspension board. The bracket is mounted on the front of the suspension board and has a U-shaped frame and clamping arms inside the frame. A tool slot is defined vertically through the frame and is adapted to hold a tool that is positioned head down. The removable locking stub prevents upward movement of the tool to prevent the tool from being easily pulled out of the tool slot to steal. The clip is used to hang the tool suspension device on a person's belt. Therefore, the tool suspension device is burglarproof and double-duty.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventor: Hsin-Te Huang
  • Publication number: 20040173486
    Abstract: A suspension plate has a base plate, a U-shaped holding member and a locking stub. The base plate has a suspension hole defined near one end of the base plate. The holding member is formed on the base plate to define a chamber with two opening ends between the holding member and the base plate. A locking channel is defined in the base plate and has multiple first teeth formed on each respective side of the channel. The locking stub is inserted into the locking channel and has multiple second teeth formed on the protrusion to engage with the teeth on the locking channel so as to keep the protrusion from moving in reverse. Accordingly, a tool can be securely held in the suspension plate to keep the tool from being unauthorizedly removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventor: Li-Tu Lin Wu
  • Publication number: 20040173484
    Abstract: A flexible magnetic tool holder comprising a first flexible layer having an inner surface and an outer surface; a second flexible layer having an inner surface and an outer surface; a plurality of magnets disposed between said inner surfaces of said first and second layers where the plurality of magnets are arranged in a predetermined array such that adjacent magnets are spaced a predetermined distance apart from each other in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; and means for coupling the first flexible layer to the second flexible layer. The tool holder is flexible along the first and second directions thereby permitting the tool holder to conform to surfaces having various contours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Darryle Bates, Jeffery J. Jatich, Rockford L. Tyson, C. Wayne Harlan, James T. Slaughter, Randy Deubler, Abellcio Herrera
  • Publication number: 20040168941
    Abstract: A tool box includes a base and two sets of boxes are located symmetrically above the base and each set of boxes is pivotably connected to the base by a set of links. Each set of links includes a long link and two short links which are located on two sides of the long link. The long link is pivotably connected the base and the two boxes at three pivot points. One of the short links is pivotably connected between the base and the box rested on the base, and the other short link is pivotably connected between the two boxes. The two sets of boxes can be expanded outward relative to the base when either one of which is pulled outward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventor: Yao-Lin Cho
  • Patent number: 6779661
    Abstract: A packaging unit for a vehicle windscreen wiper blade (10), which is at least partly located therein is disclosed. Said wiper blade comprises a long, elastic, rubber wiper strip with a wiper lip (14), which may be applied to the windscreen (20). Said wiper strip is mounted on a strip-like, sprung support element (16), with the longitudinal axes held parallel, whereby the support element (16), which has curved faces when unstressed, is arranged on the outer side, in relation to the correspondingly curved wiper lip (14). A useful, space-saving packaging for the wiper blade is achieved, whereby the wiper blade (10) has longitudinal supports arranged along both sides of a plane of symmetry (402) and said supports are perpendicular to this plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventor: Thomas Kotlarski
  • Publication number: 20040159578
    Abstract: A tool tray having a universal support system enables the tool tray to be placed on a variety of working surfaces. The tool tray includes a rectangular platform having a flat surface surrounded by a plurality of upstanding walls. The platform is supported by four legs which are attached to the platform and protrude downwardly therefrom. The legs each have a bottom surface for supporting the platform on a horizontal surface, and a tapered inner side surface for engaging opposite sides of a vehicle tire for supporting the platform on the vehicle tire. The legs are slidably adjustable to accommodate different sizes of vehicle tires. Two detachable socket trays and a detachable parts tray are attached to the platform by respective structures that hook over the upper edges of the platform. Handles are formed at respective opposite ends of the platform to facilitate lifting and carrying the tool tray assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2004
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: Charles A. Lieffring, Francis E. Lieffring
  • Publication number: 20040154942
    Abstract: A tool container has a pair of housing members pivotally coupled with one another to provide an opened and closed position. At least one of the members defines a cavity to receive tools. The cavity is defined by a base and a wall extending from the base. A tool retaining insert is permanently secured in the cavity. The insert and wall include tenons and grooves to secure the insert in the housing member. Also, an arcuate locking mechanism is included to maintain the pair of housing members in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2004
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: John P. Streich, Daniel G. Findle, Patrick S. Keenan, David Namey
  • Publication number: 20040149606
    Abstract: Tool and bit holding elastic sleeve assembly for portable drills and the like with a first sleeve made of elastic material, a second sleeve made of elastic material, an pair of straps that each attach to opposing sides of the first sleeve and are joined forming a horseshoe shape that helps secure the first and second sleeve to the drill, the second sleeve overlapping the first sleeve in an offset manner, the second sleeve attached to the first sleeve by a plurality of stitched connecting lines that are perpendicular to the edge of the sleeve, and the stitched lines being of a variety of width of spacings to hold larger diameter items and smaller diameter items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventor: Edmund Chan
  • Publication number: 20040149608
    Abstract: A device for storing multiple bathroom implements that includes a housing having four vertical walls, wherein one of the vertical walls is partly or mostly open, and wherein the housing further includes a detachable base and an internal support member for receiving and supporting one of the cleaning implements. A front panel is attached, by hinge means, to the bottom portion of the open side of the housing at one end and includes, at its opposite end, a channel that is specifically designed to receive and support one of the cleaning implements. The first cleaning implement is a plunger that includes a handle-mounted splash guard, the geometry of which corresponds to the shape and dimensions of the internal support member within the housing. The second cleaning implement is a toilet brush that also includes a handle-mounted splash guard, the geometry of which corresponds to the shape and the dimensions of the channel that is formed in the front panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Applicant: Freudenberg Household Products LP
    Inventors: Christopher J. Laux, Andrew B. Mendenhall
  • Publication number: 20040149607
    Abstract: A multifunctional receptacle with load-leveling capabilities includes a base member having a bottom side and side member extending upward from said bottom side, a storage member pivotally connected to the side member to enable the storage member to have at least a limited range of movement with respect to the base member and to permit a range of inclined positions respectively between the base member and the storage member; and a removable connector interconnecting the base member and the storage member for maintaining the storage member in a selectable fixed incline position with respect to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventor: Michael Gorman
  • Patent number: 6769542
    Abstract: A bathroom accessory in the form of three canisters with lids connected together, to conveniently store often needed tools near the bathroom commode. These tools include a suction-type plunger device, extra rolls of toilet tissue, and a brush to clean a toilet, all which can be accessed by lifting the lids, reaching in and pulling the tool upward and out of its canister. For store shelf compactness, storing, or moving this accessory, the invention also disassembles, and all of it's contents (minus the toilet paper) can be put inside the plunger canister, making an efficient size for shipping this product to the customer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Inventor: Charlie J. Polito
  • Publication number: 20040118721
    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: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: Hector R. Hernandez, Vincent S. Romeo
  • Publication number: 20040118723
    Abstract: A scrapbooking instrument set comprises three elongated hole punches of different bit sizes and three elongated setters of different bit sizes, each hole punch and setter of substantially identical size and shape except for the bits. The hole punches and setters are arranged in a base, in a circle around a larger mounting tool configured with an axially extending hole of identical radial shape and slightly larger radial size as the hole punches and setters, such that the hole punches and setters each fit inside the tool. The base contains holes into which the hole punches, setters and mounting tool fit, such that the hole punches, setters and mounting tool are stored vertically in the base. A transparent cover screws onto the base to protect the instruments stored therein while allowing them to be displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: Julie Rugg, Lisa Ann Jarvis
  • Publication number: 20040118722
    Abstract: A chisel scabbard (10) comprises a pouch (12) and a belt clip (22). An insert (14) is received in the mouth (16) of the pouch (12) and is adapted to receive various sizes of chisel. A flat front surface (64) is provided with abrasion material to permit sharpening of the chisel. Clip-means (50) enable two scabbards to be connected together by insertion of the clip-means (50) into a female clip receptor (52) on the front of the scabbard. A sharpener (90) is provided comprising an abrasion plate (110) mounted in a slider (100). The chisel displaces the plate in the slider on insertion of the chisel in the scabbard. The slider can be actuated to repeat the sharpening stroke. The pouch (12) can comprise two extruded sections (92, 94) and end caps (96, 14′).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventor: Graham John Martin
  • Publication number: 20040112777
    Abstract: A tool box includes a molded box body and a logo plate mounted securely within a recess formed in an outer face of the molded box body through a shrink-fit process. The recess is confined by a recess-defining wall that has a bottom wall portion and a peripheral wall portion extending from the bottom wall portion to the outer face. The logo plate is retained securely by the peripheral wall portion. The logo plate is fitted into the recess while the molded box body, which is formed through a hot molding process, is still in a hot softened state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Applicant: Stanley Chiro International Ltd.
    Inventor: Steve Huang
  • Publication number: 20040099553
    Abstract: A hanger includes a first board, a second board foldable to the first board for retaining a tool between them and a locking device for locking the second board to the first board. The locking device includes a first flexible strip extending from the first or second board and a second flexible strip extending the first or second board. A plurality of ratchets is formed on the first flexible strip. A sleeve is formed on the second flexible strip. A ratchet is formed on an internal face of the sleeve. The first flexible strip can be inserted in the sleeve so that one of the ratchets formed on the first flexible strip is engaged with the ratchet formed on the second flexible strip. The locking device includes two slots defined in the second or first board for receiving the first and second flexible strips. The first or second board defines at least one slot, and the second or first board includes at least one hook for insertion through the at least one slot for engagement with first or second board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventor: Terence Chen
  • Publication number: 20040099554
    Abstract: A display package for a storage container includes a primary and secondary blister package. The primary blister package includes an opening incorporated thereon allowing a user to rotate a cover of the storage container through the opening about its hinge. A base of the storage container is retained within the primary blister package thereby precluding the user from withdrawing the whole storage container from the primary blister package. The secondary blister package includes a plurality of tool accessories arranged therein. The secondary blister package is disposed within an extension section of the primary blister package and positioned above the base of the storage container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: James Pangerc, Gregory Scott Snider, Daniel G. Findle, Jennifer R. Ervin, Timothy B. Bailey
  • Patent number: 6732989
    Abstract: A tool suspension device for pliers includes a suspension board, a holding assembly and a feature to clamp and hold one handle of the pliers stationary. The suspension board has a front, a right side, a left side, a top, a bottom, a jaw stop and a hanging hole. The holding assembly has a tool bracket and two mounting brackets. The tool bracket has an elongated tool slot and is mounted on the front of the suspension board in the mounting brackets. The tool slot in the holding assembly holds the pliers on the suspension board. A feature is implemented either in the tool slot or by a separate clamping feature on the suspension board to hold one handle of the pliers stationary. The pliers can be checked and operated on the tool suspension device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
  • Publication number: 20040084339
    Abstract: A case for storing and carrying gardening tools including gardening tool heads that can have be interchangeably connected to a handle. The handle can be stored along with the gardening tool heads in the suitcase, or can be used as a handle for the suitcase. The tool heads and the tool handle connect via various suitable connection methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventor: Patrick A. Engle
  • Patent number: 6729470
    Abstract: A plunger holder for storage of a plunger for easy access. The plunger holder provides drainage to avoid mildew and a removable drip tray for easy cleaning. The plunger holder comprises an enclosure, the enclosure having a first end and a second end, the first end having a lid opening, the second end having a drip tray opening; a lid adapted to fit the lid opening; a drip tray slidably insertable in the drip tray opening; and a support mounted within the enclosure above the drip tray. In one embodiment, the plunger holder can have ventilation openings. In yet another embodiment, the plunger holder can have an air freshener holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Inventor: Elizabeth A. Watlington
  • Patent number: 6729468
    Abstract: A simple molded packaging device for a circular saw blade where the packaging securely retains the circular saw blade where a full inspection, both visual and tactile, may be made by a consumer prior to purchase of the circular saw blade while preventing the consumer from removing the circular saw blade from the packaging and securely replacing the circular saw blade relative to the packaging. Means provide for simple one time release of the circular saw blade from the packaging. Means provide for securement of a security tag relative to the packaging where ready undetectable tampering by the consumer with the security tag is prevented. Sonic welding is disclosed as the preferred method of both securing the circular saw blade relative to the packaging and securing a closure of a security tag compartment with a security tag contained therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Inventor: Thomas N Dobmeier
  • Publication number: 20040074793
    Abstract: A chainsaw case for a chainsaw having a bar is provided. The case includes a base having a lower, a rear, and two end walls, one of the end walls having a slot therein. A front member is pivotally connected to the base and is pivotable from a closed position toward a position in which the front member is substantially coplanar with the lower wall. A top member is pivotally connected to the base about a pivot axis which is substantially parallel to the pivot axis of the front member, and is pivotable from a closed position toward a position in which the top member is substantially coplanar with the rear wall. The case also includes a scabbard for being applied to the bar of the chainsaw, the scabbard having an end portion adapted to be received within the slot when the chainsaw is disposed within the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffrey Scott Anderson, Patrick T. Jones, Ronald A. Zimmer, James M. Wiese
  • Publication number: 20040074796
    Abstract: A tool try-on device includes a body and a frictional retaining member mounted to the body. The frictional retaining member and the body together define a compartment for receiving a rotatable member rotatably mounted to an end of a handle of a tool. The frictional retaining member exerts a frictional force to an outer surface of the rotatable member of the tool for retaining the rotatable member in place unless a rotational force greater than the frictional force is applied to the handle of the tool in a ratcheting direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventor: Bobby Hu
  • Patent number: 6722498
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a storage container for an attachment to a personal grooming tool. The container includes a housing and a cover. The housing includes a chamber configured to store the attachments. The cover is configured to fit over the housing to enclose the chamber. The cover also includes a cavity designed to support the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Salton, Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara Westfield, Philippe Starck
  • Patent number: 6719154
    Abstract: A tool display device consists of a back-plate (10) and a tool bracket (20) to hang a tool on the tool display device. The back-plate (10) has two holding plates (11) respectively formed at two sides of the back-plate (10). Each holding plate (11) forms a mounting slot (12) with the back-plate (10). The tool bracket (20) has two ears (22). Each ear (22) slides into and is securely held in the corresponding mounting slot (12) by a hook (27) on a distal end of a resilient outside leg (26) formed on the ear (22). The tool display device further has at least one cushion secured on the tool to keep the tool stable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
  • Patent number: 6719134
    Abstract: A toilet plunger storage device includes a fluid-impervious receptacle to receive an elastomeric suction head portion of a toilet plunger and a cover fitted to the receptacle that receives the handle portion of the plunger. The receptacle includes a conical side wall from which a straight-sided cylindrical portion projects upwardly. The cover has a generally conical member at its lower end and an elongate, hollow, tapered tube that projects from the upper end of the conical member. The upper end of the cylindrical portion and the lower end of the cover are configured to engage each other in bayonet-type telescopic fashion to establish a sealing and locking relationship. A first handle extends from the side of the receptacle and a second handle is disposed at the top of the cover. The device can be formed integrally from a conventional plastics material such as high density polypropylene or polyethylene in a single, inexpensive molding operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Inventors: Vincent R. Phillips, Howard C. Phillips, III, Robert D. Wise
  • Publication number: 20040060838
    Abstract: A storage device is designed to keep retrievably the turning parts of a hand tool. The device comprises a base, and a rotating seat mounted rotatably on the base. The base is provided with a plurality of urging blocks, each having at least one inclined face. The rotating seat is provided with a series of retaining slots and insertion slots in communication with the retaining slots. The insertion slots are corresponding in location to the urging blocks. The retaining slots are used for keeping the turning parts of the hand tool. The turning parts are caused to move upward along the inclined faces of the urging blocks so as to jut out of the retaining slots at the time when the rotating seat is turned in relation to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventor: Hong-Chow Yu
  • Publication number: 20040055915
    Abstract: The invention is based on a case, in particular a power tool case, having a housing (10, 12) that has at least one housing part (46, 48) with a storage space (14) for carrying and/or storage of a power tool (18), in particular a manual power tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Ernst Dreher, Juergen Stoeger
  • Publication number: 20040055916
    Abstract: For keeping knitting tools (2) in readiness and mounting them on knitting machines or other loop-forming machines, a tool holder (4) is provided, which is formed by or contains a transport rail (5). The transport rail (5) has two clamping legs (9, 11), which are parallel to one another and are provided with regularly distributed slots (16, 17). The slots firmly clamp inserted knitting tools by frictional engagement. With the knitting tools (2), the transport rail (5) forms a manipulable unit, in which when it is freely handled, the knitting tools (2) do not fall out of the transport rail (5). The pitch of the transport rail preferably matches the pitch of a needle bed of a machine to be equipped. The equipping of the machine is done by placing the transport rail on the needle bed or attaching it to it and pressing the knitting tools away, in a direction approximately perpendicular to the back portion (6) of the transport rail (5), out of their frictionally engaged mounting into their needle channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Applicant: Groz-Beckert KG
    Inventors: Armin Faller, Andreas Dietz, Eckhard Fehrenbacher
  • Patent number: 6709196
    Abstract: A concrete finishing tool storage case is used to retain and transport a partially disassembled concrete finishing tool having a variously sized concrete float. A case includes a cover moveable into engagement with a base to define a closed position, and moveable away from the base to define an open position. The cover has a lower surface provided with a series of spaced apart, parallel downwardly facing grooves adapted to receive a concrete float connected to a concrete float adjusting device. An upper surface of the cover is formed with a cut-out adapted to receive the concrete float adjusting device connected to the concrete float. The base has a number of spaced apart barriers, adjacent pairs of barriers defining a set of channels adapted to frictionally receive a plurality of handle extensions collectively attached to the float adjusting device. Certain of the barriers are formed with pockets adapted to receive and support the concrete float connected to the concrete float adjusting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Fall River Manufacturing
    Inventor: David J. Medendorp
  • Publication number: 20040050734
    Abstract: A tool suspension device has a back plate and at least one tool bracket. The back plate has a body and at least one tool mounting space formed in the body. Two mounting brackets with mounting slots are respectively formed at opposite sides of each respective tool mounting space. A hole is defined in the body and corresponds to each respective mounting bracket. A resilient arm with a foot is formed on the top end of each respective hole. Each tool bracket is mounted on the back plate and corresponds to one of the tool mounting spaces. The tool bracket has a main plate and two ears corresponding to the mounting slots in the mounting brackets. Accordingly, the tool bracket will not slide out of the bottom of the mounting slots due to the blocking effect provided by the feet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
  • Publication number: 20040050731
    Abstract: A packing box for a lashing rope winch includes a holding plate, securing belts, an upper cover and a lower cover. The holding plate has several containing recesses arranged side by side. The securing belts are passed through connecting holes of the holding plate, and passed over the winch, and are made to become loops for securing the winch in position. The upper cover is pivoted to the lateral edges of the holding plate to cover an upper section of the containing recesses, while the lower cover is detachably joined to the lower portion of the holding plate. Thus, the winch can be easily taken out from the packing box for allowing consumers to try and inspect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2002
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventor: An-Chuan Chou
  • Patent number: 6698100
    Abstract: A combination contractor's pencil sharpener and retainer includes a sharpener having a body member which is inserted through a retainer loop mounted on a plate. The plate is attached to a contractor's tool belt, tool case or the like. The sharpener is retained by a U-shaped spring member which engages against a retention flange associated with the sharpener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.
    Inventor: Wang Yan
  • Publication number: 20040035732
    Abstract: A storage device for compactly storing elongate tools includes a plurality of receptacles arranged in a support in at least front and rear substantially linear rows. Each receptacle includes at least a lower receiving port and an upper receiving aperture in which a tool can be held when disposed through the upper receiving aperture and into the lower receiving port. The receptacles of the front row are forwardly splayed at a forward angle with respect to vertical greater than the receptacles of the rear row. The receptacles within each row are laterally splayed with respect to vertical, with receptacles within each row being oriented at progressively increasing lateral angles with respect to vertical from receptacles at a center to receptacles at lateral ends of each row.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventor: David B. Udy
  • Publication number: 20040035731
    Abstract: A tool display member includes a board and two side pieces are connected to a first side of the board. A gap is defined between the two side pieces and each side piece has an opening defined in an inside thereof. A protrusion extends from an inside of each of the opening and includes a stepped edge so that a tool can be supported and clamped between the stepped edges. A locking plate is fixed to the board and connected between the two side pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventor: Daniel Lee
  • Patent number: 6691887
    Abstract: A rake storage system to store a rake adjacent a sand trap of a golf course, and to selectively elevate the rake for use, includes an elongated container to be disposed underground adjacent the sand trap in a substantially vertical orientation. A rake is removably disposed within the elongated container. A mechanical lifting mechanism is disposed in the elongated container to elevate the rake. A releasable retaining mechanism is disposed in the container to retain the rake in the container, and includes a lip formed in the container, and a protrusion disposed on the rake near the distal end adjacent the rake head. The protrusion is engagable with the lip to retain the rake in the container when the rake is disposed in the container. A flange can be formed about the inside of the container. A collar can be disposed around the rake near a distal end adjacent a rake head to engage the flange when the rake is received within the container to substantially close the container below the flange and the collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventors: Warren J. Christensen, Dave Meyers
  • Patent number: 6688464
    Abstract: A cover for a roll of contaminant removal tape and methods of placing an applicator inside a cover. The cover includes a wall that defines a cavity, where the cavity includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and where the first end of the cavity is open to receive a roll of contaminant removal tape and a slot for receiving a handle attached to the roll of contaminant removal tape, where the slot includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end, where the first end of the slot is open to receive the handle attached to the roll of contaminant removal tape, and where the second end of the slot is closed to contain the handle attached to the roll of contaminant removal tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Todd J. Jessen, Andrew C. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20040020806
    Abstract: A self-standing saw blade package includes a first and second panel. The first panel includes at least two circular portions for receiving saw blades. The circular portions overlap one another such that the length of the at least two circular portions is less than the length of the combined diameters of the circular portions. The two circular portions are offset with respect to one another such that a portion of the saw blades in the circular portion contact one another. Securement members on the first and second panels mate with one another to hold the panels together such that the saw blades are sandwiched between the panels. At least one foot is coupled with the panels to enable the panels to stand with respect to a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventor: George J. German
  • Publication number: 20040016666
    Abstract: A storage and carrying case includes semi-rigid spaced end panels and a semi-rigid bottom panel all joined together by means of a fabric over layer and a fabric under layer which are stitched together by a binding which also connects to front and back panels to form an enclosure for tools or the like. A single binding may thus be utilized to join all of the flexible fabric materials which retain the semi-rigid or rigid panels forming the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Applicant: Travel Caddy, Inc. d/b/a Travelon
    Inventor: Andrezj M. Redzisz
  • Patent number: 6681932
    Abstract: A display hanger for an article, the hanger including a planar support body adapted for suspension from a support, a container into which at least a portion of the article may be inserted, the container being movably connected to said planar support so as to be movable between a display position and a utility position, the container when in its display position being arranged in a downwardly facing orientation to locate an article inserted therein so as to depend downwardly from the support body when the support body is suspended from said support, the container when it its utility position being supported by said support body in an upwardly facing orientation so as to define a storage container into which the article may be inserted for storage when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: Plasplugs Limited
    Inventor: Iain Bradfield
  • Patent number: 6679379
    Abstract: A tool suspension device consists of a back-plate (10) and a tool bracket (20) to hang a tool on the tool suspension device. The back-plate (10) has two holding plates (11) respectively formed at two sides of the back-plate (10). Each holding plate (11) forms a mounting slot (12) with the back-plate (10). A hole (15) is defined in the back-plate (10) and a resilient arm (16) with a hook (17) is formed within the hole and protrudes to block the mounting slot (12). The tool bracket (20) has two ears (23). Each ear (23) slides into and is securely held in the corresponding mounting slot (12) by means of the hook (17) locking the mounting slot (12). The tool suspension device further has at least one lip secured on the back plate to keep the tool stable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao