For A Tool (e.g., Knife, Shaver) Patents (Class 206/349)
  • Patent number: 8474615
    Abstract: A bit holder, comprising a base having a plurality of longitudinally oriented bit compartments for releasably storing multiple tool bits, a retention member positioned on the outside of the base for releasably retaining the tool bits within the base, and a magnetic member engaged with the base for allowing the base to be removably attached to a metal surface for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Inventor: Richard Vernon Kernodle, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20130161217
    Abstract: A wrap-around storage system for use on top of a ladder provides storage for items without the risk of them falling off the top of the ladder. The wrap around storage box includes an open rectangular region adapted to accept the top of the ladder and a storage box, or kraytel, attached along one edge of the open rectangular region. A side opposite the storage box can be angled inward at an angle from about 78 to about 82 degrees, typically about 80 degrees, to securely wrap the storage system to the top of multiple brands of ladders. The storage box is larger and deeper than typical top platform integrated storage areas on ladders, thereby preventing items from rolling or falling out of the storage box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Inventors: Tracy Whalen, Susan Merie Kolter
  • Publication number: 20130155657
    Abstract: A handheld tool carrying case having a carrying case base and a carrying case cover and at least one electronic system. The carrying case base is connected to the carrying case cover in a detachable fashion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Uwe Werner, Georgios Margaritis
  • Publication number: 20130127129
    Abstract: An apparatus for transporting articles between working locations including a first container comprising a first latch engagement structure and a second latch engagement structure and a second container comprising a latch. The latch selectively engages with 1) the first latch engagement structure of the first container to latch the first and second containers in a first configuration or 2) the second latch engagement structure of the first container to latch the first and second containers in a second configuration. A third container is configured to be positioned between the first and second containers. In the first configuration, one of the first and second containers is arranged on top of the other of the first and second containers without the third container therebetween. In the second configuration, the third container is provided between the first and second containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: The Stanley Works Israel Ltd.
    Inventor: The Stanley Works Israel Ltd.
  • Patent number: 8443507
    Abstract: A method for forming a reinforced toolbox includes the step of: injection molding step: injection molding a toolbox with plastic material; extruding step: extruding a protector strip with aluminum; cutting step: cutting the protector strip into a plurality of protectors; assembling step: assembling the protector with the toolbox.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventor: Yao-Lin Cho
  • Patent number: 8443972
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Melvin A. Pendergraph, Crystal Williams, Arrik Kim
  • Publication number: 20130118938
    Abstract: A tool positioning pad includes a pad having position holes opened therethrough. A plurality of position blocks is extruded from the pad. Each position block is located between each two diagonally adjacent position holes. At least one holder member is assembled onto the position holes of the pad. The holder member has a holder unit, a post unit and a plate unit. The holder unit is connected to one end of the post unit. The plate unit is connected to another end of the post unit. Two ends of the plate unit are extended from the post unit. Upon assembling, a user inserts the holder member into the position hole firstly; and then, the plate unit of the holder member is engaged with the bottom side of the pad by rotating the holder member, so as to assemble the holder member onto the pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventor: Kevin Huang
  • Patent number: 8439192
    Abstract: A toolbox is configured to store at least one hand-held tool in a forward leaning position. A front end portion of a tool main body and a rear end potion of a handle are supported by a seat portion of the toolbox.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Makita Corporation
    Inventors: Munetoshi Goto, Kiyozumi Kokawa, Toru Horiyama, Yoshizo Hasegawa
  • Publication number: 20130112579
    Abstract: A toolbox includes a body and a cover. The body includes a rigid base layer and an external layer. The base layer includes a compartment having an opening. An annular wall is formed on a top face surrounding the opening. The external layer is made of soft, compressible material. The external layer is integrally formed with a portion of an outer face of the base layer and the annular wall as a single, monolithic, inseparable piece. The external layer has an annular ridge corresponding to the annular wall. The cover is made of rigid material and includes a covering face. When the cover is in the closed position, the rigid covering face of the cover covers the annular wall of the body, and the rigid covering face of the cover presses against and sealingly engages with the annular ridge of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventor: Tzu-Chien Wang
  • Patent number: 8434615
    Abstract: A hair-appliance holder for retaining a hot hair-styling appliance, such as a hot hair iron, on an upper edge portion of a pedestal sink basin or a towel rod and which, while retaining the hot hair iron, reduces the likelihood of burning contact by the iron with adjacent objects and a user thereof, the hair-appliance holder comprising a counterweight member, or other attachment means, a heat-resistant retaining member having at least one open end for inserting a hot hair-styling appliance, and a connecting strap member, each named member preferably being made of semi-rigid silicone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Gobalo, LLC
    Inventor: Erin Balogh
  • Publication number: 20130105343
    Abstract: A wiper package assembly for use in packaging a pre-curved wiper blade. The wiper package assembly generally includes a package and a pair of end caps fittable onto the wiper blade and into the package. The package and end caps may be configured to cooperatively hold the pre-curved wiper blade in an at least partially straightened condition. The end caps may be configured to engage the wiper blade without altering the shape of the wiper blade tip, thereby reducing the risk of the wiper tip becoming deformed during by the package. In one embodiment, the end caps are ambidextrous in the sense that identical end caps can be used on opposite ends of the wiper blade. The end cap may include two support slots configured to correspond with the shape of the opposite ends of an asymmetrical wiper blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: DISPLAY PACK, INC.
    Inventors: David H. Bult, George E. Raimer, Matthew D. Hansen
  • Publication number: 20130105543
    Abstract: A method for replacing a tag tool needle includes securing at least a portion of a tag tool needle coupled to a tag tool in a needle container; and removing the tag tool needle from the tag tool with the needle container. A tag tool needle container includes a first tubular aperture adapted to receive at least a portion of a first tag tool needle therein, where the first tubular aperture has a compression-fit adapted to securely enclose the portion of the first tag tool needle when urged over the first tag tool needle; and a second tubular aperture coupled to the first tubular aperture and adapted to receive at least a portion of a second tag tool needle therein, where the second tubular aperture has a compression-fit adapted to adapted to securely enclose the portion of the second tag tool needle when urged over the second tag tool needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventors: Raymond E. Davis, Clifton Glenn Hampton
  • Patent number: 8430241
    Abstract: A hair-appliance holder for retaining a hair-styling appliance, such as a hot hair iron, a hair dryer or the like, in hanging relationship from an upper edge portion of a pedestal sink basin, or alternatively from a countertop or a towel rod, and which, while retaining the hair appliance, reduces the likelihood of burning contact by the appliance with adjacent objects and a user thereof, the hair-appliance holder comprising a strap member, or other retaining means such as a counterweight, a sticky silicone underside to the strap member, or one or more suction cups on the underside of the strap member for attaching to a counter top, adjacent a countertop edge, or a sink basin, and a preferably heat-resistant retaining member attached to the strap member and having at least one open end for inserting a hair-styling appliance, each named member preferably being made of semi-rigid silicone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Gobalo, LLC
    Inventor: Erin Balogh
  • Publication number: 20130098792
    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: October 25, 2011
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventor: Yung-Yuan Liu
  • Patent number: 8418850
    Abstract: A presentation device for a bicycle handlebar grip (12a) comprises an plane base element (14) and an elongate elastic holding element (16a). The holding element (16a) is provided for holding the grip (12a) on the base element (14). Thus, a first portion (16a?) of the holding element (16a) emerges from a first opening (18) on the first end of the grip (12a) and a second portion (16?) of the holding element (16a) emerges from a second opening (20) on the second end of the grip (12a). Further, a connection means (22a) is provided for mechanically connecting the first and second portions (16a?,16a?) of the holding element (16a), to the base element (14). This allows the grip (12a) to be pulled away from the base element (14) against the tensile force of the holding element (16a), so a person can full fully grip around the bicycle handlebar grip (12a).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: RTI Sports Vertrieb von Sportartikeln GmbH
    Inventor: Franc Arnold
  • Publication number: 20130075292
    Abstract: A toolbox with a hinge device having a first shell and a second shell includes a first opening defined in the first shell and a second opening defined in the second shell. Two first protrusions are respectively formed on two opposite lateral surfaces of the first opening. Two second protrusions are respectively formed on two opposite lateral surfaces of the second opening. A hinge member is pivotally accommodated in the first and second opening. The hinge member has two pairs of grooves respectively defined in two ends thereof for correspondingly and pivotally engaging with the two first protrusions and the two second protrusions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventor: Shao-Hsien Hsu
  • Publication number: 20130068643
    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: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: Chih-Chien HSIEH
  • Publication number: 20130068644
    Abstract: A tool container providing engagement to the distal end of a pole, such as a pool maintenance utility pole. The tool container being substantially tubular having an axial passage with a first and second cavity separated by an end wall. The first cavity being substantially larger than the second cavity as to receive one or a plurality of tools such as screwdrivers in secured engagement. The first end also having a removable cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: ADAM LEO BERMAN
  • Publication number: 20130068645
    Abstract: A packaging case (1) for oblong objects such as high-quality precision tools (5), having a body (4) with a longitudinal receiving and removal opening (34), that can be closed by a protective element (2). The body (4) has a base (6) to which a clamping part (8) with at least one flexibly deformable U-shaped clamping jaw (9) is attached. The base part (6) is divided into a lower part (12) that is securely connected to the clamping part (8) and an upper part (11) that is attached to the lower part (12) such that when the upper part (11) is in an open position, the space (23) around the free end of the tool (5) is accessible, but when the upper part (11) is in the closed position the space around the free end of the tool is blocked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: Rose Plastic AG
    Inventor: Peter Roesler
  • Patent number: 8397909
    Abstract: A chisel case (50) includes a hollow unitary body portion (52) and a removable cap portion (54). The body portion (52) has a substantially cylindrical section (56) for receiving a chisel handle (70). A substantially elongate box section (58) adjoins and is integrally formed with the body portion (52) and in use receives a chisel blade (66). A chisel (62) is contained within the chisel case (50) and is supported by a deformable blade supporting means (64) disposed at the end of the elongate box section (58) and a deformable handle supporting means (68) disposed within the cap portion (54).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Inventor: John Webb
  • Publication number: 20130062234
    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: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: Rose Plastic AG
    Inventor: Peter Roesler
  • Publication number: 20130062236
    Abstract: A toolbox includes a box body 11 that stores a tool, and a cover 12 that covers an opening portion 11K of the box body 11, wherein cutouts 23 and 24 that are opened toward an outer side of the above opening portion 11K are formed in side walls 22 of the box body 11, fitting convex portions 25 and 26 that are fitted to the cutouts 23 and 24 are provided on the cover 12, the cover 12 is internally fitted to the opening portion 11K of the box body 11, and a closed section is formed in a state in which the cover 12 is mounted to the box body 11.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Yoshiki Nakazawa
  • Publication number: 20130056375
    Abstract: A hand tool and packaging assembly includes a hand tool having a first handle and a second handle pivotally coupled to the first handle. The assembly also includes a packaging for supporting the hand tool. The packaging includes a backing portion and an enclosure portion coupled to the backing portion to enclose a portion of the hand tool. The enclosure portion defines a first opening and a second opening. The first handle extends out of the enclosure portion through the first opening such that the first handle is held stationary relative to the backing portion. The second handle extends out of the enclosure portion through the second opening such that the second handle is pivotable relative to the first handle while the hand tool is supported by the packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventors: Timothy Albrecht, Ryan D. Schwoegler, Brian Spranger, Jeffrey Corbat, Abhijeet A. Khangar, Joseph M. DeBaker, Scott R. Fischer
  • Publication number: 20130056376
    Abstract: A case for accommodating a fiber cleaver is capable of preventing the fiber cleaver from being damaged. The case accommodating a fiber cleaver includes a base and a lid such that the lid is openably and closably provided for the base in an integrated fashion. The base of the case has therein a positioning space for the cleaver on its inner bottom surface, the positioning space positioning a main body included in a cleaver unit. Latches protruding inwardly in the base of the case are arranged on positioning walls defining part of the positioning space for the cleaver. The latches have a function of retaining a support of the main body of the cleaver in a direction along the height of the base of the case. The latch further has a function of retaining a slider included in the cleaver unit in a sliding direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicants: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD., SEI OPTIFRONTIER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Masahiro Hasegawa, Kiyoshi Nakazawa, Toshihiko Homma
  • Publication number: 20130048631
    Abstract: A storage system for a power component comprising a receptacle including a base and a closure connected to the base, the base and the closure defining an internal space for receiving one or more components, the closure being operable for selectively enclosing the internal space, and a connection means for releasably connecting the base with at least one component that is positioned within the internal space of the receptacle, the connection means including a first connection portion associated with the base for connecting with a second connection portion of the component. A package for containing a product interfacing device with a surface defining a recess that is shaped to conform with an exterior surface of the product and thereby restrict movement of the product relative to the product interfacing device, a removable cover and a connection means for releasably connecting the product interfacing device within the internal space of a receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: DEMAIN TECHNOLOGY PTY LTD
    Inventors: Benjamin Luke VAN DER LINDE, David Leigh Scrimshaw, Paul Francis Connor, Paul Miller, Ben Eyers, Sion Netzler, Lucas Lastman
  • Publication number: 20130043154
    Abstract: A container for tool bits includes a casing, multiple bit seats pivotally connected with the casing, and a hanger connected with the casing. The casing has a back plate, a bottom plate extending from the bottom of the back plate and being perpendicular to the back plate, multiple partition plates extending from the back plate and being respectively perpendicular to the back plate and the bottom plate and multiple cavities respectively defined between the partition plates. Each cavity has two first buckles extending form two inner sides of the cavity. The bit seats are respectively mounted in the cavities, and each bit seat has two second buckles formed on two sides of the bit seat. The hanger has a through hole defined through the hanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Inventor: Tzu-Chien Wang
  • Publication number: 20130032501
    Abstract: A firearm cleaning kit includes a case comprising a first side and a second side joined along a fold line, and a fastener for joining together the first and second side of the case. A tool-holding insert is secured to an interior region of the case. The tool-holding insert includes a plurality of tool cavities and a first firearm cleaning implement removably secured in one of the tool cavities. A module attachment element is affixed to an exterior portion of the case. The firearm cleaning kit further includes a modular kit case including a fastening element releasably secured to the module attachment element of the case. The modular kit case further includes a second firearm cleaning implement removably secured thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: The Otis Patent Trust
    Inventor: Nicholas Williams
  • Publication number: 20130026054
    Abstract: A sheath for a knife is ventilated or is formed with gaps in a way that sand and other debris cannot collect to dull the knife's blade. The sheath holds the knife, protects and safely covers the sharp edge, but does not provide a surface for abrasive sand to dull the edge. The sheath can include front and rear panels, held together with a plurality of spacers disposed between the panels. The spacers can be rounded to as to minimize contact between the spacers and the blade of the knife.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventor: Philip Peter Adams
  • Patent number: 8360237
    Abstract: A container is provided for packaging, shipping, storing and presenting a rotary drill bit. The container may be used with fixed cutter drill bits or roller cone drill bits. A wide variety of tools and accessory components may be disposed within the container. A bit breaker may also be attached to one end of the container using a bit breaker adapter. Bit breakers for two different sizes of rotary drill bits may be releasably engaged with a container using the same bit breaker adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Weaver, Brian Pittel, Patsy A. Jenner, Jerry R. Middleton, Steven Petty, Russell Voisin, Teri Jackson, Brian Atkins, David Starnes
  • Patent number: 8360264
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a container can be configured to transport chain or other elongate bulk products and to thereafter display the chain or other elongate bulk products in a manner that provides enhanced visibility to consumers. In some circumstances, the container may be tiltable to shift from a storage position to a display position. Also, the container may be nestable with other containers when stacked during storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Koch Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay Michael Tuominen, Craig Arko, Randy Koch
  • Publication number: 20130020217
    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: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventors: Brian K. Alexander, Glenn Meyers
  • Publication number: 20130020218
    Abstract: The present invention is a disguised holder or case that appears to be a lipstick application dispenser but has there within a dental scaler concealed in a faux lipstick tube. The device is designed to fool an observer into believing that the user is applying lipstick rather than picking at or removing food between teeth and therefore can be used by a person in public places.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventors: Margo Brilliant, Jo Anne Brilliant
  • Publication number: 20130001118
    Abstract: A tool bag with extendable handles is described. The tool bag can include a tool bag body and first and second extendable attached to the tool bag body. The tool bag body can includes an open topped storage volume formed from a plurality of walls. The plurality of walls can include a bottom wall, first and second sidewalls opposite one another, and first and second end walls opposite one another; and the sidewalls and end walls can be generally orthogonal to the bottom wall. The first extendable handle can be operatively coupled to the first sidewall, the second extendable handle can be operatively coupled to the second sidewall, and the extendable handles can be movable between a lowered position and an extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: LF CENTENNIAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Terrence P. KINSKEY, Matthew G. WILLIAMS
  • Patent number: 8342326
    Abstract: A plunger caddy providing for discreet storage, sanitary handling and transport of and ease of access to a toilet plunger. A feature of the invention is that the bulb portion of the plunger never has to pass by or go near where the handle of the plunger is stored. With either three sides (with no door on the back side) or four sides (with a door on the back side) enclosing the plunger, the plunger caddy can be positioned so that the plunger is out of view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Inventor: Teresina Steffes
  • Publication number: 20120325705
    Abstract: A tool box includes a base seat and an outer cover detachably capped on the base seat. The base seat includes a base block and a raised block disposed on a top end of the base block. Multiple sockets and an insertion cup are disposed on the raised block. The outer cover has an inner circumference and an outer circumference centered at an axis to define a chamber. The outer cover further has an annular bottom face and a top cap section connected with the inner and outer circumferences. The outer circumference has a polygonal cross section and is composed of multiple axial face sections. An axial anti-slip stripe is formed at a junction between each two adjacent axial face sections. When storing a screwdriver set, multiple screwdriver bits of the screwdriver set are respectively inserted in the sockets and a screwdriver handle is inserted in the insertion cup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventor: Chieh-Lung CHEN
  • Patent number: 8336710
    Abstract: A safety drill bit suspension structure is provided for safe suspension and exhibition of a drill bit and includes a suspension board and a carrier seat pivoted thereto. The carrier seat includes a semi-tubular base and a cover connected thereto at a bottom so that the cover can be turned over to cover and close the base to collectively form a tubular structure of carrier seat. The base forms therein a positioning ring for positioning of an inserted tool. The cover forms in a central portion thereof a resiliently deflectable retention tab, whereby when a drill bit is inserted into the carrier seat, a positioning cavity formed in a surface of the drill bit may receive the positioning cavity to resilient engage therewith for retaining. To remove the drill bit, a connection element that fixes the cover is cut off to allow the drill bit to be removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Inventor: Chi-Tsai Chang
  • Publication number: 20120312708
    Abstract: A handheld tool storage device, particularly to a handheld tool carrying case, having at least one base body unit which includes at least one movably supported base body element, and having at least one electric functional unit, and having at least one operating unit at least for operating the electric functional unit. The operating unit has at least one operating element that is at a minimum distance from an axis of motion of the base body element, which is less than 50% of a main extension of the base body element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Heiko ROEHM, Tobias Herr, Georgios Margaritis, Joerg Welke
  • Patent number: 8317021
    Abstract: A packaging arrangement is provided for displaying a tool set and a plurality of interchangeable work pieces at a point of sale that is useable as a carrying case after it is purchased. The packaging arrangement has an insert with a plurality of receptacles at spaced apart intervals between the outer ends for individual reception of the interchangeable work pieces. A locking member is provided with the insert and is moveable between an engaged position and a disengaged position to selectively secure the interchangeable work pieces in the receptacles of the insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Brent Christopher
  • Patent number: 8317138
    Abstract: An eating utensil holder clip which attaches to a plate without scratching the surface of the plate, provides slots within an upper section formed of dense foam into which various eating utensils are removably disposed, and holds the utensils in a horizontal balanced position relative to the plate to prevent slippage of the utensils from the slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Inventor: Robert E. Johnson, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20120292213
    Abstract: A transportable tool box comprising a large compartment configured with upright extending side walls defining a top opening of the large compartment configured with a locomotive arrangement, and two compartmented covers slidingly displaceable over the top opening of the large compartment between a closed position wherein the covers coextend and cover the top opening, and an open position wherein the two covers are displaced away from one another and expose the large compartment to allow access thereto. A locking arrangement is provided for arresting the compartmented covers at the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventor: Yaron Brunner
  • Publication number: 20120285850
    Abstract: A substantially toroidal container for coiled vegetation trimmer line has a front shell and a rear shell capable of bonding at the center with heat and pressure, radio frequency, ultrasonic welding, adhesive, or attachment mechanisms. The bonding of the shells leaves a separation between the outer edges of the shells. The separation is nonlinear around the circumference of the container, so that a user can access the trimmer line, but the trimmer line cannot uncoil and spill out of the container. The separation is preferably defined by a series of offset uniform teeth on the outer edges of the shells. One or more teeth may be removed, providing a line aperture through which the end of the trimmer line extends out of the container. Male and female indices on each shell are used to align the teeth during packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: DESERT EXTRUSION CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jeff ANDREWS, Robert PHILLIPS, Allen W. CHRISTMANN, Terry J. THOMPSON
  • Publication number: 20120273376
    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: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicants: Robert Bosch GmbH, Robert Bosch Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Nicholls, Melvin A. Pendergraph
  • Publication number: 20120267271
    Abstract: A toolbox has a box body and a clamping device. The box body has a casing and a cover. The casing has two opposite sidewalls and a chamber. The cover is attached to the casing. The clamping device is mounted in the casing and has at least one holding shaft and multiple clamping mounts. The at least one holding shaft is mounted securely in the casing and each has two ends connected to the opposite sidewalls of the casing. The clamping mounts are rotatably mounted on the at least one holding shaft in the casing and each has a clamping frame and two clamping arms. The clamping frame is rotatably mounted on the at least one holding shaft. The clamping arms are formed on and protrude upwardly from the clamping frame at an interval to form an inserting recess between the clamping arms and each has an engaging protrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2011
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventor: Jeng-Fung HUANG
  • Patent number: 8281925
    Abstract: A safety spanner suspension structure is provided for suspending a slender box-end ratchet spanner in an easy and safe insertion-retained suspended form for exhibition. The suspension structure includes an upper portion suspension board and a lower portion suspension seat. The suspension seat forms a seating hole that receives and is for engagement with a retention seat that forms alternately arranged projection tabs. The body of the retention seat forms an open slot for easy insertion into the seating hole for positioning purposes. A ring hole of the spanner is set on the outer side of the retention seat and a retention member is fit from the outside through the ring hole of the spanner to fit into the retention seat to have a post of the retention seat fit into the open slot of the retention member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Inventor: Chi-Tsai Chang
  • Patent number: 8276751
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for displaying a padlock. In one embodiment of the present invention, the system includes a padlock, a card and a back plate, wherein the card includes a front side, a back side and an aperture sized to receive at least a body of the padlock, and the back plate is configured to be attached to the back side of the card (e.g., via coupling portions). The card further includes a plurality of retaining tabs that extend from a face of the card and are used to retain the padlock by restricting movement of the padlock in a direction orthogonal and/or parallel to the face of the card. Each retaining tab is configured to retain the padlock by providing at least one retaining surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Hampton Products International Corporation
    Inventor: Phil Zorc
  • Publication number: 20120244103
    Abstract: The invention relates to a reversible oral adhesive gel. The reversible oral adhesive gel is suitable for application to lips to inhibit oral (mouth) breathing and to promote nasal breathing and thereby prevent or ameliorate snoring and to correct other respiratory problems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Robert J. Davis, John Alexander Staton, George John Orban
  • Publication number: 20120234709
    Abstract: A drill bit suspension structure includes a case that receives a drill bit therein. The case has a bottom board forming a through hole from which an insertion tube extends for receiving and holding a drill bit therein in an erected fashion thereby positioning a cutting edge portion of the drill bit inside the case but allowing a shank of the drill bit to extend outside the case. Alternatively, a retention seat is received on the bottom board of the case and forms a central bore that receives the insertion of a tip of the drill bit to thereby also retain the drill bit in an erected fashion. As such, the spiral cutting edge portion can be effectively protected and aesthetics of suspending exhibition of the drill bit can be realized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventor: CHI-TSAI CHANG
  • Publication number: 20120228171
    Abstract: A tool case for engaging a ladder comprises a skeleton, having a horizontal top surface and a vertical surface, extending from the horizontal top surface, the vertical surface and the horizontal top surface defining a compartment. The tool case also comprises a horizontal bottom surface and another vertical surface, extending from the horizontal bottom surface, the vertical surface and the horizontal bottom surface defining a cavity for receiving a top portion of the ladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: LF CENTENNIAL LIMITED
    Inventor: Terrence P. Kinskey
  • Patent number: 8261912
    Abstract: A hangtag for a tool socket is provided. The hangtag has a body board connected to a fixing device which is inserted into and holds a tool socket. The hangtag is adapted to being displayed vertically with the body board being removably attached to a display rack hook and the fixing device with tool socket being attached to and suspended beneath the body board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Dap Limited
    Inventor: Charles Ingrey-Senn
  • Patent number: 8251343
    Abstract: A device for holding and displaying hand tools, especially for exhibiting such products in a retail establishment. The hanger consists of a bracket having a slot for hanging the device on a hook, peg, etc. The bracket is connected to a connecting member that has a tool holder. The bracket can be disconnected from the tool holder by a snap fastener which also allows the bracket to be pivoted downwardly behind the connecting member for compact storage and shipping. The snap fastener also allows for different types and sizes of tool holders to be connected to the bracket, depending upon the tool being displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yu Jun Zhang