Abstract: A tool bucket formed from a sleeve of material has a closed bottom and a mouth. A lip located around the sleeve between the bottom and mouth divides the sleeve into a liner between the lip and the mouth and a bucket between the lip and the bottom. The liner can be pulled out of the bucket to increase the capacity of the bucket or pushed into the bucket when not in use. A closure at the mouth prevents the loss of the contents of the bucket when the bucket is tipped.

Abstract: A portable container (70) for a hand-held power tool (10) has electronics and electronics interface (155) between the hand-held power tool (10) and the container electronics that contain a remote data transmission device (30) for wireless, network-supported digital remote data transmission with a data processing and control unit (150), a wireless transmitting and receiving unit communicating a processing and control unit (150), and a radio antenna (32), with the electronics interface (155) being designed for local data transmission between the remote data transmission device (30) and a hand-held power tool (10).

Abstract: A display box has a housing, a case and a cover. The housing has a least one recess corresponding to at least one tool part. The case is mounted on the housing. The cover is mounted on the case and has an outer surface, an inner surface, a side surface, a window, an inner opening and at least one hook. The window is defined in the outer surface and the inner opening is defined in the inner surface and has an edge. The at least one hook is formed on the edge of the inner opening to hold the housing in position. Due to the cover being mounted on the case, the display box is durable and the cover is easily changeable. Therefore, product value may be increased.

Abstract: A tool caddy has a bottom surface with an inverted v-shape for supporting a tool and first and second side walls that connect to the bottom surface. The side walls have side openings for receiving a handle of the tool. A tool caddy bag has an interior compartment, and an external interface on a front side for removably mounting the tool caddy during use. The interior compartment can be sized to house the tool caddy during storage and transit.

Abstract: A rolling tool case for holding and transporting a tool. The case includes two sections which are joined to enclose the tool body in an interior cavity. The handle of the tool extends through an opening hole in the top of the case. The tool's handle may be gripped to roll the tool over a surface, reducing the needed size of the tool case. Wheels on the bottom of one of the two sections allow the case to roll.

Abstract: A tool handle includes a cavity to receive a T-handle tool. When the tool handle is placed on the T-handle tool, the tool handle provides a better grip of the tool handle to apply greater torque. The tool handle includes a protrusion which is able to detachably couple with the T-handle tool. Once coupled with the T-handle tool, the tool handle is able to be grasped by a user to rapidly turn the T-handle tool. In some embodiments, the T-handle tool includes an added tool. A tool container is able to store T-handle tools and the tool handle. The tool container includes a locking mechanism to lock the tools in place and a tamper prevention mechanism to ensure the locking mechanism is not tampered with while the tool container is in the store.

Abstract: A carrier includes foldable sheets attached together and including an aesthetic outer surface and a heat-resistant insulating inner surface. The sheets include end flaps and first closures for closing the end flaps to form a three-sided pocket adapted to retain a hot appliance therein, and further the sheets include a side flap and second closure for closing the side flap to totally enclose the pocket to securely positively retain the hot appliance therein. The carrier includes a retainer for holding a power cord to the hot hair care device, regardless of an orientation of the device, in a location spaced from a hot portion of the hot appliance. Also, a scent is embedded in the sheets to provide a desired aroma when warmed by a heated appliance.

Abstract: An apparatus for carrying an implement comprising a handle and a working end comprises an engagement member for releasably securing a handle to the apparatus and a receptacle positioned in substantial alignment with the engagement member. The engagement member may be a post comprising a catch or a threaded section positioned on a front surface of the apparatus. The apparatus may further include first and second receptacles for retaining at least a portion of the handle of the implement.

Abstract: A stock device 11 for storing cutter blades 21 for a cutting device 10, which includes a case body 40 provided with a receiving section 41 for the cutter blades 21. Within the case body 40, engagement surfaces 43A are provided so as, when the cutter blades 21 are stored in the receiving section 41, to ensure the orientation of the cutter blades 21 to a constant direction when a cutter blade 21 is mounted onto the cutting device 10. Also, the case body 40 stores organic solvent L therein for washing the cutter blades 21, and is arranged so as to be able to dissolve and remove adhesive and the like adhered to a blade 21B with the organic solvent L.

Abstract: An exhibition device for reversal spanners includes a suspending plate having a buckling hole; a periphery of the buckling hole being formed with a notch so as to form as a confining unit; an inner side of the confining unit having a plurality of limiting teeth; and a seat; a connecting unit extending from the seat; the connecting unit being rotatably buckled to the buckling hole; a ratchet portion being formed on a surface of the connecting unit; the ratchet portion being not aligned to the notch; and the ratchet portion being engageable to the limiting teeth.

Abstract: A ruptural bubble package for containing an implement such as, for example, a drinking straw, a toothpick or medical instruments, The bubble package is characterized by its construction from a flexible, substantially impervious material capable of maintaining a positive pressure of air or other gaseous fluids within the package once it is sealed. There are weakened portions or locations on the package that will burst open when an exterior finger pressure is applied to the outside of the package.

Abstract: A toolbox includes a cover, a body, and rotary locking devices arranged symmetrically on both sides of the toolbox which connect the body and the cover. Each rotary locking device includes an upper rabbet portion arranged on the cover of the toolbox, a lower rabbet portion arranged on the body of the toolbox, and a clasp plate connecting the upper rabbet portion and the lower rabbet portion. The cover of the toolbox can rotate by the upper rabbet portion rotating around the lower rabbet portion, and they will not disengage due to the locking plate. When opening the toolbox, the locking plate on one side of the tool box is disengaged from the upper rabbet portion, and the cover opens around the rotary locking device arranged on the opposite side of the toolbox. Thus, the toolbox can be opened from either of two sides of the toolbox.

Abstract: An exemplary display package for an item having a loop portion includes a card having a front side and a back side, a post extending from the front side of the card, and a hasp extending from the front side of the card to define a slot. The item may be attached to the display package by positioning the loop portion of the item around the post and through the slot.

Abstract: A multifunctional receptacle for use on a step ladder includes a base member having a bottom side with a recessed surface to complementary receive a step surface of the ladder in a manner to prevent at least one degree of movement therebetween when the base member is disposed on the step. The receptacle includes at least one side member, preferably opposing side members, extending upward from the bottom side forming a storage compartment. The storage member can include a substantially rectangular storage compartment, and a substantially circular storage compartment. The receptacle can also include a hook for retaining a conventional roller paint tray.

Abstract: A support member used in exhibiting an edged tool is provided with a support body and retaining means. The support body is formed by a first sheet and a second sheet being superimposed on each other so that an accommodation chamber is formed between the first sheet and the second sheet. The second sheet is provided inside of outer peripheral edges with an opening which allows the cutting edge of the edged tool to be inserted. The cutting edge of the edged tool which has been inserted into the opening is accommodated in the accommodation chamber so as to be covered by the first sheet and the second sheet. The handle of the edged tool of which the cutting edge has been accommodated in the accommodation chamber is arranged so as to be superimposed on the second sheet. The retaining means supports the edged tool of which the cutting edge has been accommodated in the accommodation chamber on the support body. It is thereby possible to prevent the first sheet from being removed from the second sheet.

Abstract: A system for applying wallboard finishing compound comprising a container with an opening and tray sized and shaped to fit within the opening. The tray has a first chamber for receiving the wallboard finishing compound and a second chamber having a grip formed therein. The tray is further shaped to receive a joint knife and a roll of tape. A lid is sized and shaped to cover the opening and enclose the tray in the container.

Abstract: A portable container, particularly for professional equipment and instruments, comprising a first half-shell and a second half-shell, which are mutually associated so as to form at least one compartment for containing and protecting equipment and instruments, at least one of the first and second half-shells comprising, along at least one of the internal lateral walls, a distribution of receptacles for respective fixing brackets for at least one support for instruments and equipment, each one of the brackets being provided with locking devices for removable locking within the receptacle and with elements for detachable connection to the support.

Abstract: A compact hand tool comprising an operating portion terminating in a collar and a handle portion adapted to be received within the collar. The handle portion is operable to be securely retained in a first position where the hand tool may be used to perform its normal function as determined by the operating portion. The handle portion is slidably movable to a second position where the handle portion overlays the operating portion to facilitate storage of the hand tool. The hand tool is made of a substantially light-weight material.

Abstract: The invention is a system incorporating an accessory pod. In one embodiment, a rotary tool charging station system includes an electric tool holder with a charging port and a first coupling portion, and an accessory holder pod configured to hold a plurality of accessories and including a second coupling portion, the second coupling portion configured to removably couple with the first coupling portion.

Abstract: A container, which is adapted to receive an elongated saw blade of a reciprocating saw, comprises a separate body with an engaging portion. The engaging portion can be engaged with a cover to form a chamber. Thus, the saw blade may be received in the chamber. The container may be fit in a storage case which has two engageable parts, at least one of which comprises a set of receiving slots for holding the containers.

Abstract: A point-of-sale device carries an article having plural interfitting parts that must be fitted together by a human assembler after purchase, and includes a panel for enabling the device to be presented to a prospective purchaser at a retail shop. The panel includes a container in which the interfitting parts of the article in the assembled condition are located. The container has a transparent region through which the interfitting parts, in their assembled condition, can be seen by a prospective purchaser. The point-of-sale device is mounted on a horizontally extending, elongated element carried by a pegboard.

Abstract: A protective cover for use on one or more saw blades. An insert can be positioned on the saw blade(s). The cover is formed from a heat shrinking material that is shrunk around the saw blade(s) to provide a thin close fitting cover that protects teeth on the saw blade(s). A tag can be attached to the cover and/or saw blade(s) and/or an insert. The tag has a security device disposed thereon. The tag can be used to hang the saw blade(s) from a display device.

Abstract: An exhibition device for reversal spanners comprises a suspending plate having a buckling hole; a periphery of the buckling hole being formed with a notch so as to form as a confining unit; an inner side of the confining unit having a plurality of limiting teeth, and a seat; a connecting unit extending from the seat; the connecting unit being rotatably buckled to the buckling hole; a ratchet portion being formed on a surface of the connecting unit; the ratchet portion being not aligned to the notch; and the ratchet portion being engageable to the limiting teeth.

Abstract: A protective sleeve used to cover and isolate tools such as cooking utensils, medical tools, industrial tools and the like from contaminants. The sleeve comprises an interior portion, an exterior portion, and an exterior trim and is comprised of a malleable material so that it may be crimped and secured to the end of any utensil or tool. The sleeve, being malleable, may also be shaped to supplement the utensil or tool. For example, a sleeve over a spatula could be shaped with lipped edges so as to allow the spatula to more easily hold and maneuver foods. An example of a use of the protective sleeve is to protect foods from cross-contamination of harmful bacteria that may be present on raw or undercooked meats.

Abstract: A toilet utensil holder for holding toilet utensils such as a toilet brush and a plunger is shaped as a ship. The holder has a base section forming a hull of the ship, with basins for receiving the utensils, and in a preferred embodiment covers are pivoted to the base section for covering an operative end of the utensils and forming a superstructure of the ship. Handles of the utensils extend above the base portion, and in the preferred embodiment above the covers, and simulate masts or other parts of a ship. A handle may be affixed to the holder to lift and carry it.

Abstract: A hanger is disclosed for a wrench. The wrench includes a head and an insert connected with the head. The hanger includes a board and an aperture defined in the board for receiving the insert of the wrench. The edge of the aperture can hold the insert in position because of friction.

Abstract: A plumbing tool transporting and storing device and method for entirely concealing a plumbing tool such as a toilet brush or plumbing plunger, and transporting that tool without risk of dripping effluent or displaying the device's contents, and for storing the tool efficiently and conveniently. The device is used by placing the tool into the device through a specially designed opening, then picking the device up by its handle, and carrying it to its destination, avoiding unwanted attention as the concealed tool is transported through common areas. The device may then be hung on a surface such as a wall or rack, by a bracket system or by the handle.

Abstract: A plunger that operates by a piston to drive a purging flow at relatively high pressure is disclosed. The plunger includes features so that the exterior of the plunger remains in a dry and sanitary condition. An optional storage unit is also disclosed where the storage unit includes at least one UV element. Where the UV element decreases the amount of pathogens on the plumbing tool.

Abstract: A tool protection apparatus includes a handle; a protecting cover pivotally coupled to an end of the handle, and substantially U-shaped and hollow on both lateral sides; two pivotal connection portions, each disposed separately on top and bottom surfaces of an intersection of the handle and the protecting cover, and including a latch hole and a circular hole; two protruding pillars, each disposed separately on top and bottom surfaces of an intersection of the handle and the protecting cover, and passing through each circular hole; two limit position slots, each disposed on the protecting cover and at a position proximate to the pivotal connection portion; two stop portions, each disposed on the handle and at a position proximate to the protruding pillar, and the stop portion can be latched precisely into limit position slot, such that the present invention is a safe and easy-to operate tool protection apparatus.

Abstract: A friction reducer is positioned between a bar component and a channel in which an edge of the bar is enclosed during relative motion between the bar and the channel. The friction reducer is made of a material that presents a lower friction surface upon which the relative motion occurs.

Abstract: A suspension tag for a socket wrench is disclosed which provides a measure for easy and secured hanging of the socket wrench. The suspension tag includes a tag body forming a receptacle seat defining a bore to rotatably receive therein a fitting cap. The fitting cap forms a hollow frame section to receive a drive piece of the wrench therein. The hollow frame has an elastically deformable top panel that is connected to side panels in a limited moveability manner. The top panel forms an internal projection that, when brought into contact with the drive piece of the wrench at the time the wrench is inserted into the fitting cap, forces the top panel to deform and displace upward to allow the project to reach and thus engage a hole defined in the drive piece of the wrench that retains a spring-biased sphere therein so as to secure the wrench to the fitting cap and thus the suspension tag.

Abstract: An open reel screwdriver tips holder includes a lower cap and a corresponding upper cap. The lower cap has a shaft to couple with a spiral spring coupled with a rotary barrel on the outer side by fastening to a tail end of it. The rotary barrel has an outer wall fastening to a winding band which has a plurality of sleeves located on a surface to hold screwdriver tips and has a drawing head exposed outside an opening of the holder peripheral wall. The rotary barrel has a plurality of latch portions on an inner wall corresponding to a latch tray which has ratchet teeth on the top surface to engage with latch teeth on the bottom of the upper cap which has a pushbutton on the top to push the latch tray downwards so that the winding band can be retracted into the holder.

Abstract: A flexible package for cutting blades. A flexible first layer has at least one cavity formed therein to form a base for receiving a cutting blade. A flexible second layer is arranged over the base and proximate the base. A seal is formed about the periphery of each cavity to encapsulate a cutting blade placed into the cavity, the seal being formed by applying a predetermined combination of heat and pressure to selected portions of the second layer to cause the adhesive thereon to selectively bond to the base. Movement of each encapsulated cutting blade is deterred during transport and handling by the cavity in cooperation with the seal and the second layer, the blades becoming movable within the cavity when the seal is broken.

Abstract: A broad head cover device for encasing a broad head to protect the broad head during storage and transport includes a pair of clamshell portions being positionable around the broad head to enclose the broad head between the clamshell portions. The clamshell portions inhibit contact with the broad head when the clamshell portions are positioned around the broad head. One of the clamshell portions is hingedly coupled to the other one of the clamshell portions to permit pivoting of the clamshell portions between a closed position and an open position. A latching assembly includes a first mating portion and a second mating portion. The first mating portion is coupled to one of the clamshell portions and the second mating portion is coupled to the other one of the clamshell portions. The first mating portion mates with the second mating portion to releasably secure the clamshell portions in the closed position.

Abstract: The invention as presently conceived discloses a device for an environmentally safe storage and organization of multiple funnels, especially, but not limited to, those funnels conventionally used in servicing motor vehicles. The new and novel device's industrial design resembles an empty five-gallon bucket with a detachable lid having multiple openings cut into the lid to accept the work funnels for environmental safe draining in an upright position, storage and proper organization. Each opening leads to a dedicated fluid collection device. After use, the remaining fluids in the funnels are allowed to collect via gravity within fluid collection device within the sealed bucket-like container.

Abstract: A rotary wrench display bracket comprises a retaining frame composed of a swing arm and a U-shaped retaining plate. A pivotal portion is extended from the retaining frame, whereby the retaining frame will rotate about the pivotal portion through the swing arm. The retaining frame further includes an inner U-shaped flexible plate for retaining a wrench going into the retaining frame. Thereby, the wrench can be secured on the display bracket and can swing smoothly about a connecting mount it is confined.

Abstract: A building container (25) for a device (1) for manufacturing a three-dimensional object by a layer wise solidification of a building material in powder form at positions in the respective layers that correspond to the object is provided. A support device (26) is provided that is arranged in the building container (25) such that it is vertically movable, wherein the support device (26) has an upper side that forms a building platform (78), on which the three-dimensional object is generated layer wise. Between a circumferential outer edge of the building platform (78) and a circumferential inside wall (79) of the building container (25) a gap (80) is formed and a seal (81) is provided that is provided circumferentially at the building platform (78) and closes the gap (80). The seal is made from a ring of a flat flexible material having an outer diameter, which in a flat state is larger than the inner diameter of the inside wall (79).

Abstract: A tool holder including a tool box with a tool seat in a holding projection for receiving a tool in such a manner that it can be replaced. The tool seat is configured as a bore and has a tool insertion opening. The tool holder has a fastening side with a fastening projection and, facing away from said fastening side, an exterior, and during use of the tool centrifugal forces are effective in the direction from the fastening side to the exterior. This invention ensures the free rotability of a tool inserted in the tool holder even if overburden material enters the tool seat. For this purpose, the holding projection has an opening penetrating the inner wall of the tool seat and creating a spatial connection to the exterior, and the opening opens the tool seat towards the exterior.

Abstract: A hanger is disclosed for a wrench. The wrench includes a head and an insert connected with the head. The hanger includes a board and an aperture defined in the board for receiving the insert of the wrench. The edge of the aperture can hold the insert in position because of friction.

Abstract: Devices and methods for storing spray nozzle tips are shown. Using devices and methods disclosed, a user can store and later find any one of several nozzle tips from within a solvent reservoir. Devices and methods shown allow a user to store and retrieve nozzle tips without immersing fingers or hands in solvent, which can be harsh and/or damaging to skin. Selected embodiment further allow the solvent reservoir to be tipped over or otherwise jostled without the stored nozzle tips becoming dislodged from their organized locations.

Abstract: A portable tool box is disclosed. The portable tool box can be utilized in two positions by the user. The portable tool box has shelves coupled at an angle that is configured to retain the tools within the portable tool box during transport, while providing easy access when in use. The angled shelves allow the user to easily access the tools from the tool box when in the vertical position as well as in the horizontal position.

Abstract: A display package for scissors consists of an elongated, generally flat member having a top and bottom end, a raised hollow pedestal means mounted adjacent to said bottom end of said member, the pedestal means having a top portion with means operable to secure a finger ring of a pair scissors thereto and support the scissors horizontally above the card with arch means located adjacent to said top end of said member operable to restrain the swing of at least one of the blades of a pair of scissors mounted on the top portion of the pedestal when the handles of such scissors are manipulated by a customer. It is preferred that the top of the pastel include means for rotation of the connection with the scissors so that a greater range of manipulation is available to a prospective customer. In addition the card can include a clear cover if desired.

Abstract: An individual packaging unit for precision tools that includes a base part with a receiving opening for receiving a shaft of a breakable object loosely and with clearance. A protective part with a groove-shaped receiving device for anchoring the precision tool is disposed on the base part in a way to be pivotable, said protective part comprising at least two functionally separate portions wherein one portion is a clamping part, and the other portion is a receiving part. The individual packaging unit is closed with a push-on protective cap that is pushed in a longitudinal direction to engage the base part. The clamping part clamps the precision tool when the protective cap is pushed onto the individual packaging unit.

Abstract: A tool pouch for holding nails, fasteners and other items has a front section and a back section forming a pocket defining an open cavity. A magnetic assembly is attached to the pocket front section, and a second magnetic assembly is attached to the pocket back section. The magnetic assemblies are aligned such that the first magnetic assembly repels the second magnetic assembly. The positioning and the magnetic strength of the first and second magnetic assemblies are sufficient to bias the opening of the first pocket toward an open position.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the present invention is directed to a tool accessory case having first and second housing members pivotally connected to each other along a hinge portion and forming a tool holding cavity. A latch is connected to the first housing member and is moveable between latched and unlatched positions. The latch has a gripping structure configured for gripping the second housing member, and at least one flexure member configured to contact the first housing member and bias the latch toward the latched position. The latch also has at least one fixed hinge guide for pivoting with respect to the first housing member and with respect to the flexure member. The tool accessory case also has a receiving structure disposed on the second housing member and is configured to receive the gripping structure of the latch when the latch is in the latched position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a package for containing a battery-powered device having both a power switch and a safety button, where both the power switch and the safety button must be actuated in order to turn the product on. The package has integral means to maintain the safety button in a depressed position, as well as means for a user to actuate the power switch while it is in the package in order to observe the operation of the device. Another embodiment package includes means to permit access to the safety button and a power switch of the device while the device is in the package in order to observe the operation of the device.

Abstract: A suspension device which prevents a suspended tool from burglary is disclosed. The suspension device comprises a suspension plate, and a clipping seat, connected to the bottom of the suspension plate, for clipping a tool, characterized in that the clipping seat has a hollow interior which is mounted with a rim mount directly encloses the external rim of the suspended tool such that the clipping tool can be locked and secured.

Abstract: The invention describes a storage receptacle (1) for a cleaning device (4) that features a handle (6) and a cleaning head (5), particularly a toilet brush, wherein the storage receptacle (1) comprises at least a main chamber (3) for inserting and storing the cleaning device (4) as well as a closing and sealing arrangement that is coupled to the outer walls of the storage receptacle (1) in such a way that it can be pivoted from an open position into a closed position. According to the invention, the closing and sealing arrangement is formed by two shell elements (28a, 28b) that can be pivoted relative to one another. The storage receptacle (1) of the invention is characterized by the simple handling of the cleaning device (4) during its insertion and removal as well as by its appealing visual appearance.

Abstract: An ornamental covering that is an extruded, injected or molded from a plastic material. The ornamental covering is supported by a handle attached to a toilet tool. The handle is inserted into the center of the trunk. The ornamental covering includes a skirt attached at a bottom of the trunk.

Abstract: A toolbox frame comprises twelve connecting tubes; eight tri-tube assemblies; each tri-tube assembly including three sub-tubes which are approximately perpendicular to each other and communicated to each other; each sub-tube being connected to a respective connecting tube; the tri-tube assemblies and the connecting tubes being connected as a cubic structure. Each connecting tube is made of hollow aluminum. A handle is at an upper side; two ends of the handle have respective engaging portions so as to be engaged with middle sections of two parallel connecting tubes. Two receiving portions are at two opposite sides of the body of the toolbox frame; each receiving portion is screwed to inner sides of the two longitudinal connecting tubes. Each receiving portion is installed with a plurality of parallel tracks which are arranged along transversal directions. A backside of each track has a stop.