For A Tool (e.g., Knife, Shaver) Patents (Class 206/349)
  • Publication number: 20140262878
    Abstract: A packaging case for a windshield wiper blade includes an elongated wiper blade receiving section including a perimeter wall defining a blade-retaining channel. The perimeter wall includes inner and outer wall segments. At least one aperture is formed within the outer wall segment of the perimeter wall. An elongated cover section is pivotally coupled to wiper blade receiving section and configured to pivot between an open state and a closed state. The elongated cover section includes first and second lateral walls and first and second end walls defining a cover compartment that fits over the elongated wiper blade receiving section. At least one projection is formed on an inner surface of the first lateral wall for engaging the at least one aperture formed within the outer wall segment of the contoured wall, thereby retaining the cover section over the wiper blade receiving section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Jay Baker
  • Publication number: 20140262887
    Abstract: A tool holder holds one or more tools when not being used. The tool holder comprises a body with a plurality of tool retainers for removably receiving a tool and a plurality of posts for securing the tool within the tool holder body when the tool holder is in a closed configuration. In some embodiments, the tool retainers are holding tubes, pockets or slots. In order to couple a tool with the tool holder, a lock door is moved to an open position and the tool is inserted into a tool retainer of the tool holder. Then the locked door is moved to a closed position where it is positioned over the tool and the tool is secured within the tool holder. The tool is securely held within the tool holder body and is not removable when the tool holder is in the closed position. In some embodiments, the tool holder is configured to hold a L-shaped hexagonal or round tool. In some embodiments, the tool holder is able to hold a plurality of tools of different sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: WAGIC, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald L. Johnson, Yugen Patrick Lockhart
  • Publication number: 20140265197
    Abstract: Briefly, the invention involves a transportable storage box, e.g. job box, for heavy duty applications. The job box provides an indoor or outdoor storage enclosure for homeowners and professionals to keep tools, sports equipment or other items clean and dry. The job box is constructed for stackable cooperation with like constructed job boxes. The job box includes rigid metal handles at each end for increased weight capacity and is sized to fit between the wheel wells in the bed of a pickup truck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Brian James Russell, Michael Thuma, Michael R. Vogler, Torrence Anderson
  • Publication number: 20140263522
    Abstract: A sheath having an elongated lower portion having first and second sides joined along opposing edges to form a pocket, a middle portion and a top portion comprising only the first side, an elongated resilient metal strap joined on a first end to the middle portion of the first side and a resilient snap connector, with a first portion of the resilient snap connector located proximate a second end of the resilient metal strap, the first portion releasably connects to a second portion of the resilient snap connector located on the middle portion of the second side thereby preventing removal from the knife from the pocket and wherein the elongated resilient metal strap becomes relatively straight, parallel to the first and second sides when the first and second portions are released from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Dennis T.C. Hou
  • Publication number: 20140238880
    Abstract: A burglarproof tool fitting holder device is formed with a side latch to tightly fasten a tool fitting for the effects of hanging show and protection against burglars. The device includes a tool fitting holder body and a burglarproof fixture unit. When the tool fitting holder body combines with the tool fitting in one, the fixing pedestal combines with the fixing cover plate of fixture unit in one via the two sides of the tool fitting to fasten the tool fitting. Further, ribs added in the inner fringes of the fixing cover plate and fixing pedestal is exactly wedged into the groove on the side of tool fitting to secure the tool fitting between the fixing cover plate and the fixing pedestal for effective protection against burglars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventor: YEO-MING WANG
  • Patent number: 8789694
    Abstract: A packaging container (1) wherein an inner body (6) slides telescopically within an outer body (7). A locking element (12) is fitted to the outer body (7) and secures the position of inner body (6) with respect the outer body (7). Locking element (12) includes spring tabs (10) with radial hooks (16) that engage detent elements (8) on inner body (6) at times when a fastener (14) on locking element (12) is closed. Locking element (12) is composed of sections (12a-12d) such that the locking element can be laid open and inner body (6) can be withdrawn from outer body (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Rose Plastic AG
    Inventor: Peter Roesler
  • Publication number: 20140202902
    Abstract: A storage device including a storage container that can be brought from a storage position in which a tool stored therein cannot be removed, to a removal position, in which the tool stored therein can be removed, with an indication element indicating the tool, the indication element being distinct from the storage container but firmly attached to the storage container and visible in the storage position. According to the invention, an indication element is provided that can be attached to the storage container in simple manner and is not only visible but also palpable, wherein the indication element is a flattened relief of the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Inventor: Martin Strauch
  • Patent number: 8783459
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a package for a solid object. The package includes a first frame and a second frame connected by a hinge. A film material is secured to an inside surface of the first and second frames covering a central opening in each frame. The second frame is folded about the hinge such that the inside surface of the first frame faces the inside surface of the second frame thereby sandwiching a solid object between the film. The solid object has a registration element engaging with a registration portion of an object support member. The first and second peripheral foldable flaps of the first and second frames are shaped and dimensioned to contact the inner surfaces of the walls of an outer container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventor: Stanley Michael Marcinkowski
  • Publication number: 20140197059
    Abstract: A box, container, receptacle, cart, and toolbox include a bottom-side panel and four side-panels. A first side-panel includes a first reinforcement tunnel or reinforcement core, hollow or filled, located at or near the top edge or the top rim of the first side-panel. A second side-panel, opposite the first side-panel and generally parallel to the first side-panel, includes a second reinforcement tunnel or reinforcement core, hollow or filled, located at or near the top edge or the top rim of the second side-panel. The two reinforcement tunnels or core contribute to stability and rigidity of the device. An insertable or removable U-shaped handle complements the hollow reinforcement tunnels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventors: Richard Douglas EVANS, Oren Hetzroni, Joseph Krespin
  • Publication number: 20140183075
    Abstract: A tool housing case includes a main body case, for holding a power tool, for example, and an accessory case, for holding a power tool accessory, for example, which accessory case is connectable to the main body case on a handle side of the main body case near a main body case handle. The accessory case has an opening that can be selectively closed by a cover element. A space is provided between the handle and the accessory case for receiving a user's hand when the handle is gripped, and when a user's hand is not gripping the handle, this space allows access to the accessory case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Makita Corporation
    Inventors: Tooru Horiyama, Naoto Akiyama, Yukiyasu Okouchi, Shinya Bito, Kiyozumi Kokawa
  • Patent number: 8757378
    Abstract: A package for a surgical blade tip is provided herein. The package cooperates with the surgical blade tip to properly retain it and facilitate mounting onto a surgical blade handle. In one aspect, the invention includes a package having a body with a side wall and at least two detents extending inwardly from the side wall. In addition, a surgical blade tip is provided having an adaptor with a blade extending therefrom. The adaptor includes at least two recesses formed therein. The surgical blade tip is disposed in the package with the detents being at least partially inserted into the recesses. Also, the detents are configured to apply a retentive force to the adaptor to retain the adaptor in a first position and configured to deflect with a predetermined amount of torque being applied to the surgical blade tip so as to permit the adaptor to rotate from the first position to a second position where the detents are not inserted into the recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Beaver-Visitec International (US), Inc.
    Inventors: Dana Cote, Robert DeMarinis, Gregory P. Halloran, Thomas F. Walsh, Jessica Chiappone
  • Patent number: 8757377
    Abstract: A device for securing and displaying a saw blade, the device including a body portion having a first through hole adapted to receive a hanger, a cavity for housing a security device, and a locating profile. The device also includes a cover including a second through hole. The body portion and the cover are one structure coupled by a hinge such that the post extends from one of said body portion or said cover, and an aperture in the other of said body portion and said cover. The post is also adapted to extend through the saw blade into the aperture to secure the saw blade to the device. The through holes are aligned when the post extends through the aperture and the aligned through holes are adapted to house a security hanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Brian K. Alexander, Glenn Meyers
  • Patent number: 8746451
    Abstract: A protector assembly includes a first shield segment defining a first blade space. The first shield segment includes a first channel structure defining a first channel facing the first blade space. The protector assembly further includes a second shield segment defining a second blade space. The second shield segment includes a second channel structure defining a second channel facing the second blade space. The first shield segment further includes (i) a first end portion that includes a first coupling structure, and (ii) a second end portion that includes a second coupling structure. The second shield segment further includes (i) a third end portion that includes a third coupling structure, and (ii) a fourth end portion that includes a fourth coupling structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Matthew Nicholls, Melvin A. Pendergraph
  • Patent number: 8727416
    Abstract: A battery 4 and a toolbox storage portion 5 are provided in a laterally arranged state on a reverse side of a seatback 2 of a vehicle, a toolbox 9 stored in the toolbox storage portion 5 is exposed when the seatback 2 is tilted forward, and an emergency stop switch 10 of the battery 4 is exposed so as to be operable when the toolbox 9 is removed from the above toolbox storage portion 5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Suzuki Motor Corporation
    Inventor: Yoshiki Nakazawa
  • Publication number: 20140131238
    Abstract: A packaging assembly for enclosing a wiper assembly includes a base having a bottom, a first side, a second side opposing said first side, and an accommodation space to receive the wiper assembly between the first side and the second side. The packaging assembly also includes a cover connected pivotally to the second side of the base, the cover having a top, opposing first and second sides, and an accommodation space to receive the wiper assembly between the opposing first and second sides. The base having a recess in the second side near a center thereof to receive a portion of the wiper assembly to center the wiper assembly in the packaging assembly white providing optimal curvature for the wiper assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: TRICO PRODUCTS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Daniel Ehde
  • Publication number: 20140110285
    Abstract: A firearm cleaning kit includes a base cleaning kit, at least one module attachment element affixed to an exterior portion of the base cleaning kit, and a first modular kit case adapted for storing at least one specialized cleaning implement. The base cleaning kit is adapted to store cleaning implements for a first class of firearm. The base cleaning kit includes a tool insert secured to an interior region of the case, and a first firearm cleaning tool secured within the tool insert. The first modular kit case is sized smaller than the base cleaning kit, and includes a first external fastening element adapted for releasable securement to the at least one module attachment element of the base cleaning kit. The specialized cleaning implement not included in the base cleaning kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: The Otis Patent Trust
    Inventor: Nicholas Williams
  • Publication number: 20140102925
    Abstract: A tool caddy with vertical inner and outer compartment support sections. The inner and outer sections are made of a semi-rigid, semi-flexible material such as thermoplastic and joined to each other at their respective upper ends by a saddle. The support sections are generally pre-formed to fit the tapering radius of a selectable container and each support section has at least one compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventors: Jack M. Jacobson, Jeffrey D. Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20140083884
    Abstract: A chainsaw bar assembly includes a chainsaw bar, a chain and a first packaging material. The chainsaw bar includes a chainsaw body engagement portion configured to engage a body of a chainsaw proximate to a drive member. The chain is provided for operable engagement with the chainsaw bar. The first packaging material is applied at a portion of the chainsaw bar that is forward of the chainsaw body engagement portion. The first packaging material holds the chain affixed to the chainsaw bar to enable engagement of the chain to the drive member of the chainsaw and engagement of the chainsaw bar to the body of the chainsaw without removal of the first packaging material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventor: Pamela Everett
  • Publication number: 20140083888
    Abstract: An extension ladder tool caddie is provided that comprises an elongated bridge portion having a first and second end receptacle portion adapted to receive the upper rail ends of an extension ladder fly therein. The caddie is supported by the upper rail ends and is positioned therebetween to form an upper ladder rung that supports tools for a worker along the ladder. The bridge portion of the device includes an open upper having a plurality of defined cavities for supporting different hand tools, appliances, and fasteners therein for stable containment thereof and ready access thereto. A first and second tab is further provided along the exterior sidewall of the bridge portion for supporting suspended tools such as paint brushes and screw driver tools. The assembly is specifically suited for extension ladders and provides a tool caddie at the upper, open portion of the extension ladder fly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventor: Dale Constable
  • Publication number: 20140076756
    Abstract: A scoop holder for holding a scoop device for scooping waste-contaminated cat litter from a cat litter box, and a method of manufacturing the scoop holder, is disclosed. The scoop holder includes a receptacle adapted to be coupled to a support structure, such as a side panel of the litter box, a wall, or other vertical structure. The receptacle defines a cavity therein for holding the scoop device. A liner is adapted to line the cavity so as to prevent waste-contaminated litter particles that fall from the scoop device from collecting in the receptacle. In one embodiment, the liner is removable from the receptacle, and is separately cleanable. In another embodiment, the liner is affixed to a liner housing, and is outwardly extendable therefrom for cleaning the liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventor: Robert Sweetman
  • Publication number: 20140069832
    Abstract: A system module of a case system includes at least one functional unit different from a portable tool and at least one housing element that includes at least one coupling device. The coupling device is configured to couple to a system case and to be released by a user. The system module has a damping mechanism configured to fasten the functional unit to the housing element in a damped manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventor: Heiko Roehm
  • Publication number: 20140069831
    Abstract: A saw sheath is provided which allows a saw to be inserted easily and smoothly, which prevents the inserted saw from easily falling out or rattling in the sheath, and which can suppress scraping-off of the inner wall by the blade tip of the saw blade caught by the inner wall. The saw sheath (1) includes a flat sheath opening section (10) and a flat main sheath body (20), and a saw blade (31) is inserted into the main sheath body (20) via the sheath opening section (10). The sheath opening section (10) has an opening width that is wider at the entrance and becomes narrower with depth. A pair of guide rollers (11a) are provided at the entrance of the sheath opening section (10), on the respective sides in the width direction of the entrance, and a pair of grip penetration preventing sections (15) are provided behind the pair of guide rollers (11a). Certain spacing between the grip penetration preventing section (15) and the corresponding guide roller (11a) constitutes an elastic grip-fitting space (16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: UM:KOGYO INC.
    Inventor: Shozo Miyawaki
  • Publication number: 20140042047
    Abstract: A method of packaging a hole saw includes positioning a circular cutting edge portion of the hole saw against a surface of a base member of a hang tag assembly. The base member includes a post that extends from the surface into a hollow interior defined by the hole saw. A cap member of the hang tag assembly is positioned adjacent a mounting portion of the hole saw. The cap member includes a stem and a display card portion. The stem is advanced through a bore defined in the mounting portion and into the hollow interior of the hole saw. The post is then secured to the stem within the hollow interior of the hole saw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicants: Robert Bosch GmbH, Robert Bosch Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Melvin A. Pendergraph, Crystal Williams, Arrik Kim
  • Patent number: 8627972
    Abstract: A sterile container having a lower container part and an upper container part for closing the lower container part is provided. The lower and upper container parts define, in a closed position, a container interior. A sealing device is provided for gastight sealing of the sterile container in the closed position. The sealing device comprises a circumferential sealing element bearing against both the lower and upper container parts in the closed position. The sealing element comprises an upper container part sealing section with an upper container part sealing surface region bearing against the upper container part, and a lower container part sealing section with a lower container part sealing surface region bearing against the lower container part. The sealing device further comprises a pretensioning device for exerting a pretensioning force on at least the lower container part sealing section or on the upper container part sealing section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Aesculap AG
    Inventor: Stefan Thomas
  • Patent number: 8622211
    Abstract: For example, a first retaining tab may have a first (curved) surface and a second surface substantially parallel to the face of the card, wherein the first surface restricts movement of the padlock in a direction parallel to the face of the card (i.e., prevents the padlock from moving side to side) and the second surface restricts movement of the padlock in a direction orthogonal to the face of the card (i.e., prevents the padlock from moving out, away from the face of the card). Once the padlock is placed in the aperture and the back plate is attached to the card, the padlock is secured (e.g., between at least one retaining tab and the back plate) and ready to be displayed (e.g., on a hook, on a shelf, on a display rack, etc.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Hampton Products International Corporation
    Inventor: Phil Zorc
  • Patent number: 8590427
    Abstract: A housing including a honing device, a blade sharpener, a blade restraining mechanism, and a biased blade guide being received in a scabbard or a knife block. Wherein a knife is honed and sharpened upon insertion into the housing, or upon withdrawal from the housing, or both, and wherein the blade is retained within the housing after insertion therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: McPherson's Limited
    Inventors: Rosemary Murphy, Clive Solari
  • Publication number: 20130298735
    Abstract: A ratcheting wrench that includes a ratchet structure having an annular body, a ratchet body, a one-way clutch and a socket wheel. The ratchet body is received in the annular body of the ratchet structure and defines a socket wheel aperture. The one-way clutch couples the ratchet body to the ratchet structure and permits rotation of the ratchet body in the annular body about a first axis in a first rotational direction and inhibits rotation of the ratchet body in the annular body about the first axis in a second, opposite rotational direction. The socket wheel is received in the socket wheel aperture and coupled to the ratchet body for rotation about a second axis that is perpendicular to the first axis, the socket wheel having a plurality of tool members that are spaced circumferentially apart from one another about a first axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Robert J.B. Hobden, Jamie S. Munn, Martin Heckmann, Corey D. MacTavish, William G. Harman, David C. Campbell
  • Publication number: 20130299371
    Abstract: The invention relates to a package for a drill. The package has a protecting portion arranged to house a cutting portion of said drill in a contact free manner and a locking portion arranged to hold a tool engaging portion of said drill. The locking portion and the protecting portion are movable relative each other and the drill is releasable from the locking portion by a movement of the locking portion relative the protecting portion. The protecting portion is allows the user to clamp the cutting portion of said drill by pressing the protecting portion and thereby establishing a contact between the protecting portion and the cutting portion of said drill. The invention also relates to a method and an arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventor: Henrik JOHANSSON
  • Patent number: 8579113
    Abstract: The invention is based on a tool case, in particular a handheld power tool case, having a basic case body that has at least one storage chamber which is provided at least for receiving at least one tool and/or at least one battery unit. It is proposed that the tool case has at least one air conditioner at least partially integrated with the basic case body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventor: Josef Baumgartner
  • Publication number: 20130292282
    Abstract: A package has two panels, one of which is a base part having at least one bubble that is intended for storage purposes. The bubble projects from an underside of the panel of the base part and opens into an opening in the upper side thereof. The other panel is a cover that is connected with the base part via a hinge in order to be rotatable between a raised position, in which the interior of the bubble is accessible, and a lowered position in which the panel of the cover covers the opening of the bubble. The panels of the base part and cover are each formed with two seats that in the lowered position of the cover are laterally and equidistantly separated from the bubble. The package allows exposure of information of one or two storage objects, while being stacked together with other packages in a compact pile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: SANDVIK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AB
    Inventor: Claes PÅLSSON
  • Patent number: 8573373
    Abstract: Apparatuses convertible between at least a storage container in a first configuration and an activity mat in a second configuration. One apparatus includes a circular lid, a circular base, and at least one zipper pull that zips the lid and base to a wall. When zippered, the apparatus has a generally cylindrical shape. A carrying handle is provided on the lid. When unzippered, the apparatus becomes an activity mat and lies flat. Another apparatus includes two sides, a base, a flap, and at least one zipper pull that zips the sides to the flap. The sides resemble the outline of a car, such that the apparatus when zipped up resembles a car and when unzipped becomes an activity mat and lies flat. Backpack straps on the back allow the apparatus to be worn as a backpack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: International Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Wayne H Rothschild, Kevin McComb
  • Publication number: 20130284773
    Abstract: A tool box includes a box body having a top cover and a bottom cover which are pivoting on each other, two foldable sets which are both assembled to the top cover and the bottom cover, at least one positioning base is assembled between the two foldable sets. Under this arrangement, the positioning base can be rotated outward relative to the bottom cover by the operation of the two foldable sets. Therefore, the user can pull out the tool bit from the positioning base directly without bending up the tool bit by the finger thereof at first.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventor: Ji-Fen Meng
  • Publication number: 20130269713
    Abstract: Surgical appliance kit and system for releasably securing a surgical appliance to a surgical field and method of assembling the surgical appliance kit. The surgical appliance kit and system comprises a surgical tray having the surgical appliance and a plurality of hook-and-loop attachment members disposed thereon. A cover is attached to the surgical tray and covers the surgical appliance and the plurality of attachment members. In use, a “hook” attachment member is adhesively attached to the surgical appliance and a “loop” attachment member is adhesively attached to the surgical field. The hook attachment member is placed into engagement with the loop attachment member. In this manner, the surgical appliance is releasably secured to the surgical field, so that the surgical appliance will not inadvertently fall from the surgical field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: PHONG DUY BUI, Ruel Flores SALVADOR
  • Publication number: 20130270136
    Abstract: A method of packaging a product includes heating a film of plastic material to a forming temperature until it is thermoformable. At least one of the heated film and at least one product to be packaged are moved in relation to each other until the at least one product deforms the heated film and forms at least one pocket in the heated film that at least partially encapsulates the at least one product. The deformed film with the at least one product at least partially encapsulated in the at least one pocket is then cured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventor: Melvin A. Pendergraph
  • Patent number: 8555900
    Abstract: A safety razor is provided having a handle, a cartridge mounted to the handle and a pair of primary guards joined to the cartridge, each of the primary guards having a plurality of fins that define a plurality of fin slots. The safety razor also includes one or more primary shaving blades mounted to the cartridge and positioned adjacent the pair of primary guards. A shaving aid retention guard is positioned between the pair of primary guards. The shaving aid retention guard has a plurality of walls defining a plurality of guard slots, wherein a width of the guard slots is greater than the width of the fin slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Roy Nicoll, Matthias Gester
  • Publication number: 20130264236
    Abstract: A chain retaining device to retain a chain may include a chain mounting section to mount the chain and a handle section being connected to the chain mounting section to carry the chain retaining device. The chain mounting section may include a detachably connected chain holding device to adjust to different sizes chains. The chain holding device may be adapted form a friction connection to the chain mounting section. The chain holding device may include a handle to form the friction connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventor: E. L. Sublett
  • Publication number: 20130248396
    Abstract: A hand tool-holding apparatus includes a frame and a storage element located in the frame. The storage element includes at least one chamber defined therein, at least one aperture in communication with the chamber, and at least one elastic tab formed in the chamber. A tool can be inserted in the chamber via the aperture and kept there by the elastic tab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventor: Yung-Yuan Liu
  • Patent number: 8540076
    Abstract: Whether constructed of square or rectangular configuration with handles for lifting and carrying about, and with internal shelves or braces to receive and hold compartmentalized partitioned layers to accept the various tools of various trades, the container of the invention, when of a composition to support the weight of studs and boards placed upon them, provides a crate which cannot only carry the tools of the trade, but can serve as a workbench in performing needed work at a jobsite location, as well as to support the weight of a workman standing upon included boards and studs as a “step” to reach elevated heights in the doing of a required job.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Inventor: Gary Bucholz
  • Publication number: 20130240391
    Abstract: A tool box of the present invention comprises a tool handle, a case, and cap. The tool handle comprises a housing, a battery assembly, a luminous source, and a conductive element. The luminous source comprises a first leg and a second leg. One of the anode and the cathode electrically connects to the first leg. A top surface of the cap is formed with an engaging groove. The housing of the tool handle engages in the engaging groove. Wherein either the other one of the anode and the cathode or the second leg electrically connects to the conductive element when a tool inserts to the housing and pushes the conductive element to move to the second position. As such, the tool handle can turn on and off the luminous without disposing any switch. An interior of the case has enough space for receiving tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventor: Yi-Hung LIN
  • Publication number: 20130240392
    Abstract: A system including two end inserts each having a first plurality of layers; an intermediate insert having a second plurality of layers; a packaging section; and a rotary die. The first plurality of layers includes at least one layer having a handling portion removed to form a handle member, a positioning portion removed to form a positioning member; and a first supporting portion removed to form a first supporting member. Each of the second plurality of layers can have a second supporting portion removed to form a second supporting member. The first end insert is placed on or proximate to a first end of the rotary die, the second end insert is place on or proximate to a second end of the rotary die, the intermediate insert is positioned on or proximate to an intermediate portion of the rotary die, and the packaging section is positioned approximate the first end, second end, and intermediate inserts and the rotary die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Midwest Graphics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. LaLonde, David Jeffries
  • Publication number: 20130240394
    Abstract: A burglarproof tool fitting holder device is formed with a side latch to tightly fasten a tool fitting for the effects of hanging show and protection against burglars. The device includes a tool fitting holder body and a burglarproof fixture unit. When the tool fitting holder body combines with the tool fitting in one, the fixing pedestal combines with the fixing cover plate of fixture unit in one via the two sides of the tool fitting to fasten the tool fitting. Further, ribs added in the inner fringes of the fixing cover plate and fixing pedestal is exactly wedged into the groove on the side of tool fitting to secure the tool fitting between the fixing cover plate and the fixing pedestal for effective protection against burglars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventor: YEO-MING WANG
  • Publication number: 20130228484
    Abstract: A securing device for at least one hand tool includes a receiving body, multiple elastomers and multiple picks. The receiving body has multiple inserting holes and multiple compartments. The multiple inserting holes are defined through the receiving body. The multiple compartments are defined in the receiving body and correspond to the inserting holes. Each compartment communicates with a corresponding inserting hole. The multiple elastomers are correspondingly mounted in the compartments. The multiple picks are correspondingly received in the compartments and are correspondingly connected with the elastomers. Each pick has a pick hole defined through the pick. The pick hole in each pick is selectively co-axially aligned with a corresponding inserting hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Inventor: Hsin-Hung YANG
  • Patent number: 8522795
    Abstract: A cosmetic compact that is capable of serving as a docking station for an assortment of power transfer, data transfer, and signal transfer connections. In general, power, data, and signal transfer connections will be of the input and output type, with respect to the compact. The compact docking station is able to provide power on an as needed basis or may be used to recharge one or more portable devices. A Universal Docking Station Compact according to the present invention is characterized by an assortment of power and data interfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: ELC Management, LLC
    Inventors: Herve F. Bouix, Christophe Jacob
  • Patent number: 8522969
    Abstract: An appliance storage and organizer device, the device includes a housing having a plurality of walls forming an enclosure with a hollow interior. At least one of the plurality of walls includes a plurality of holes each adapted for receiving and retaining an electrical hair care appliance. The device further includes a means for organizing and preventing entanglement of an electrical cord(s) of an electrical appliance(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Inventor: Cathy Mason
  • Patent number: 8517173
    Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a case for holding a hand tool at a point of sale is provided. The hand tool has a working end and a handle. The handle projects from the case to form a handle for the case and the case engages the hand tool such that the hand tool is prevented from being removed from the case while simultaneously, the handle can be rotated with respect to the case to test a function of the hand tool. Before the case and the hand tool is purchased the hand tool is prevented from being removed from the case; however, the handle can be rotated with respect to the case when the case is in a closed position. After the hand tool is purchased the customer can break a seal and the case may be opened, thereby allowing the tool to be removed from the case when the case is in an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: YaoKun Gui, Brent Christopher, Mark Holtan, Anthony Kriz
  • Publication number: 20130206622
    Abstract: An apparatus including an operatively coupled sleeve and tray. The sleeve includes a void configured for receiving and housing the tray. The tray includes one or more recesses, wherein each recess is configured for receiving at least a portion of at least one tool. The apparatus includes at least one first locking mechanism for securing the sleeve and the tray to one another. An un-locking mechanism may be operatively coupled to the first locking mechanism for un-securing the sleeve and the tray from one another. A second locking mechanism, operatively coupled to the un-locking mechanism, may be provided for enabling and disabling the un-locking mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventor: Rachel Elizabeth Thomas
  • Patent number: 8499935
    Abstract: A fixed seat for a tool has a sleeve joint pillar set into a polygonized pillar, of which the circumference side part contains abutment surfaces and edges. The abutment surface can abut the groove wall of the sleeve's square casing groove, and said edge or margin part permits spanwise locking of the sleeve during its rotation. A positioning convex part is protruded from an abutment surface on the circumference side part of the sleeve joint pillar, and interlocked with the positioning concave camber on the groove wall of the square casing groove. A lateral through-hole is set onto one side of the sleeve joint pillar. Both ends of the lateral through-hole pass through separately the abutment surface on the circumference side part of the sleeve joint pillar. A wall rim is formed between the abutment surface and the lateral through-hole, so that the positioning convex part could be squeezed flexibly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Inventor: Chih-Chien Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20130180874
    Abstract: A bathroom tool assembly having a bathroom tool and a supporting holder, with a releasable interlock coupling between the bathroom tool and the holder. The releasable interlock coupling conveniently maintains a secured coupling of the bathroom tool to the holder, so that the assembly of bathroom tool and holder can be easily moved without leaving drips behind. The releasable interlock coupling is structured to allow easy coupling of the bathroom tool to the holder to securely interlock the bathroom tool to the holder and easy decoupling of the bathroom tool from the holder by a user with one-hand operation. In one embodiment, the releasable interlock coupling does not include any moving parts. In one aspect of the present invention, the releasable interlock coupling comprises a magnetic coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: SIMPLEHUMAN LLC
    Inventor: SIMPLEHUMAN LLC
  • Publication number: 20130175191
    Abstract: An insertion tool packaging, includes a main body that has at least one hanging region, at least one viewing region, and at least one receiving region, which is configured at least substantially to receive at least one insertion tool. The packaging further includes at least one protective element, which is configured to at least substantially protect a user against injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventor: Robert Bosch GmbH
  • Patent number: 8479916
    Abstract: A novel display package, packaged product, and method of packaging a product are hereby provided. In one illustrative embodiment, a package includes a base, a case, and a card that may be fitted together, for packaging a product positioned on the base and within the case. The base may include bottom and top engaging elements. The case may include a top end engaging element and a bottom end configured to engagingly fit with the top engaging element of the base. The card may include a lower section and an upper section, the lower section of the card configured to engagingly fit with the bottom engaging element of the base, and the upper section of the card configured to engagingly fit with the top end engaging element of the case. Display packages, packaged products, and methods are also disclosed in a variety of other embodiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: The Otis Patent Trust
    Inventor: Nicholas Williams