Tool Patents (Class 211/70.6)
  • Patent number: 11910918
    Abstract: A retail management system includes a carriage base and an engagement mechanism. The carriage base includes a first end defining a front surface and a second end formed at an opposite end from the first end. The engagement mechanism is disposed at the first end of the carriage base and includes a plurality of carriage teeth extending from the front surface, the plurality of carriage teeth including at least one primary carriage tooth having a first configuration and at least one secondary carriage tooth having a second configuration that is different than the first configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: William H Walker, Michael Eric Liedtke, Shane Obitts
  • Patent number: 11834086
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a cart, such as an accessory or utility cart, that may be used in conjunction with an outdoor grill or outdoor kitchen area. The cart can be stowed in a lowered position such that it may effectively fit underneath a side shelf of a standard outdoor grill. The cart can comprise a top and base section, where the top section is selectably extendable from the base section between a lowered and raised position. Further the top section can have a top working surface with at least one foldable wing, which can be extended or stowed into a recess in the base section in the lowered position. The base section can comprise a utility compartment for storage, and wheel to provide portability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Channel Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Teresa Lindsey, Richard Pennell, Patrick W. Brown, Peter N. Whitworth, Jamie A. Horvath
  • Patent number: 11754219
    Abstract: A one-piece bracket for supporting one or more water filters is disclosed. The bracket includes a horizontally disposed base plate. A wall extends upwardly from the base plate. A horizontally disposed first support plate extends rearwardly from the upper end of the wall at the upper rearward end of the wall. The first support plate has three semi-circular openings formed therein. A horizontally disposed second support plate extends forwardly from the upper end of the wall at the upper end thereof and has a semi-circular opening formed therein. A horizontally disposed third plate extends forwardly from the front side of the wall below the second plate and has a semi-circular opening formed therein. A water filter may be inserted into the semi-circular opening in the first plate. The semi-circular opening in the third plate acts as a guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Inventor: David P. Keffeler
  • Patent number: 11433497
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a tool magazine for a machine tool, and more particularly, to a tool magazine for a machine tool, wherein tool receiving units of a tool magazine are provided in multiple stages in a vertical turning center, such that a spindle head may easily change internal diameter machining tools and external diameter machining tools while moving in a horizontal direction and a vertical direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: DOOSAN MACHINE TOOLS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Taehwan Ju
  • Patent number: 11426049
    Abstract: A multi-surface spray mop system having a spray mop and mop stand. The mop having an elongated segmented body with at least an upper pole section and a lower pole section releasably coupled. The mop stand supports and maintains the spray mop in an upright position above a floor surface by maintaining the center of gravity of the spray mop within a base of a support area defined by the mop supporting stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: For Life Products, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph A. McDonnell
  • Patent number: 11412850
    Abstract: A floating shelf apparatus that includes a mounting bracket and a shelf. The mounting bracket is coupled directly to a support surface such as a wall and the shelf is mounted to the support surface to hang the shelf from the support surface. The mounting bracket includes a first portion that is coupled to the wall, a second portion having an S-shape that extends from a first end of the first portion, and a third portion having a linear shape that extends from a second end of the first portion. The shelf includes a ledge portion upon which items may be supported and a mounting portion that facilitates mounting the shelf to the mounting bracket. The mounting portion has a mounting element that interacts with the second portion of the mounting bracket to mount the shelf to the mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Inventor: Salvatore Sisto
  • Patent number: 11376726
    Abstract: A magnetic tool container, including a tool storing portion, including a main body to magnetically attract at least one item thereto, at least one elongated receiving aperture disposed on at least a portion of the main body to store at least one first item therein, at least one small receiving aperture disposed on at least a portion of the main body to store at least one second item therein, a mobile device holding portion disposed on at least a portion of a side of the main body to receive a mobile device therein, and at least one illuminating device disposed on at least a portion of a bottom surface of the main body to illuminate a surrounding area thereof, a surface connector to removably connect to a surface, and a moving arm disposed on a first end to the main body and on a second end to the surface connector to connect the tool storing portion to the surface connector, such that the tool storing portion is suspended therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Inventor: Jason Howard
  • Patent number: 11364619
    Abstract: A creeper for scooting around on top of decking for decking installation, maintenance, and/or repair activities may minimize injury to a human user's knees and/or back. Movement-means of the creeper, such as, but not limited to, casters may be attached at or near a bottom of a base of the creeper to facilitate such scooting around. A seat may be attached to a top of the base of the creeper, wherein the seat may be sat upon by the human user during use of the creeper. Also attached to the base of the creeper may be a drill-guide. The drill-guide may facilitate controlled and repeatable predrilling of pilot holes, at predetermined angles (e.g., perpendicular) into decking planks and/or into joists. The creeper may also facilitate attachment of decking members, with the pilot holes, to joists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Inventor: Carl William Bolton
  • Patent number: 11358853
    Abstract: A soda gun holster assembly having a holster housing with a mounting bracket operably configured to selectively couple with a countertop and a sidewall that defines a soda gun storage zone where a liquid dispensing gun can be inserted therein from the front of the holster housing. The holster housing includes a flexible U-shaped clip disposed within the soda gun storage zone that is operably configured to receive and retain the soda gun, namely the nozzle portion of the soda gun, therein. The soda gun holster assembly may also include a liquid capturing basin selectively removably coupled to the holster housing for retaining and directing errant and/or dripped liquid from the soda gun to another area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: SODA LOCK LLC
    Inventor: James Brandon Wells
  • Patent number: 11311977
    Abstract: A machine tool includes a tool spindle, a tool intermediate device, and a tool storage which includes first tool magazines, a first tool magazine support mechanism, an additional first tool magazine support mechanism, and a tool carrier. The first tool magazine support mechanism includes a first shaft to support at least one of the first tool magazines to be rotatable about a first rotation axis. The additional first tool magazine support mechanism includes an additional first shaft to support at least one of the first tool magazines to be rotatable about an additional first rotation axis. The tool carrier includes a first guide extending along the first and additional first rotation axes, a second guide extending along a line connecting the first and additional first rotation axes, and a lift configured to move along the first guide. The first guide is movable along the second guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: YAMAZAKI MAZAK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kiyoshi Nishida, Takahiro Kugimoto, Masanori Shimaoka, Mikio Wakida, Takuya Mizuno
  • Patent number: 11297965
    Abstract: A cupped hook bracket includes a back wall having a central aperture, a cup, the cup having a semi-circular shape and projecting out from the back wall, a hook and a peg, the hook and the peg positioned centrally within the cup, and a stop and a ramp extending from the back wall and into a lower region of the cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Kenney Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Les Kenney, Scott Violette
  • Patent number: 11298813
    Abstract: A lug bolt and nut holder device is provided. The holder device includes a main body portion having at least one receiving aperture defined therein, wherein the at least one receiving aperture is configured for receiving at least a portion of a lug bolt. The holder device further includes a flange that extends outwardly from the main body portion, wherein the flange includes an upper surface. Further, at least one post extends from the upper surface, wherein the at least one post is configured for being inserted into an opening defined in a nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Inventor: David J. Lelonek
  • Patent number: 11110520
    Abstract: Fastener alignment systems, fastener alignment kits, and associated methods are disclosed herein. The fastener alignment systems include a fastener orienting structure, a fastener alignment tool, and a transfer structure. The fastener orienting structure is configured to orient a plurality of fasteners in a predetermined fastening location pattern. The fastener alignment tool is configured to operatively engage with the fastener orienting structure at a predetermined relative orientation, to receive a corresponding fastener in each of a plurality of fastener alignment receptacles, and to retain the corresponding fastener. The transfer structure is configured to selectively transfer the plurality of fasteners from the fastener orienting structure to the fastener alignment tool. The fastener alignment kits include the fastener alignment tool and the plurality of fasteners. The methods include methods of utilizing the fastener alignment system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Mitchel A. Arndt, David Michael Dembeck, Daniel M. Sherick
  • Patent number: 11091778
    Abstract: A socket organizer for releasably and adjustably holding socket holders is provided. The organizer has a longitudinally extending rail assembly characterized by a generally U-shaped channel. A plurality of socket holders are positioned in and slidingly engage the channel. Each socket holder has a detent assembly for releasably locking a socket. A plurality of clip members are attached to the rail assembly or to mounting posts. The clip members have socket identification indicia and are positioned over the mounting posts by way of an aperture. A positioning mechanism is provided for selectively positioning individual socket holders in the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Inventor: Stanley D. Winnard
  • Patent number: 11076709
    Abstract: A mounting assembly (150) for supporting objects, the mounting assembly (150) comprising: at least two adjacent mounting panels (100), each of the mounting panels (100) having a first front surface (102), a second rear surface (104) and a peripheral edge extending between the first front surface (102) and the second rear surface (104); at least one recess (106) provided by the peripheral edge of each of the mounting panels (100), the at least one recess (106) of each of the mounting panels extending from the first front surface (102) towards the second rear surface (104); at least one aperture (108) in the first front surface (102) of each of the mounting panels (100); at least one key (114); and at least one mounting support (326) receivable in the at least one aperture (108) of either of the mounting panels (100), the at least one mounting support (326) configured to support one or more objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: GR AND KA GILLESPIE PTY LTD
    Inventor: Garry Gillespie
  • Patent number: 10966891
    Abstract: A medical workstation mounting apparatus comprises an elongate body with front and rear faces and configured for attachment to a shelf of a medical workstation. The apparatus has a length, a depth, and a thickness which is the distance between the front and rear faces. A plurality of accessory receivers extend from the body. Each receiver comprises a pair of arms with a channel between them configured to receive a hook of an accessory. The maximum thickness of the apparatus is less than its maximum depth to ensure a slim profile and compact shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Keymed (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Ltd.
    Inventor: David A. Kitt
  • Patent number: 10945808
    Abstract: A cleaning fixture for a surgical instrument includes a handle receiving portion configured to receive a housing of a surgical instrument, a shaft receiving portion configured to receive a shaft and an end effector assembly of the surgical instrument, and a knife actuation assembly movably coupled to the handle receiving portion or the shaft receiving portion. The shaft receiving portion extends distally of the handle receiving portion. The knife actuation assembly is configured to selectively actuate a knife trigger assembly of the surgical instrument to advance a knife of the surgical instrument between jaw members of the end effector assembly thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Jessica E. C. Olson, James D. Allen, IV, Stephen J. Stamm, Purvishkumar H. Soni, Alyssa M. Sawyer
  • Patent number: 10868900
    Abstract: A cellphone stand apparatus for supporting a cellphone on any surface at a desired height includes a base, and a stand. A hinge is coupled to the stand to swingingly move the stand between a collapsed position and an alternative extended position with the stand angled away from the base to serve as a kickstand. A holder is configured to support a cellphone. A pair of mounting clips is coupled to the holder. The pair of mounting clips is U-shaped and selectively engageable within a pair of clip apertures of the holder and a plurality of mounting apertures of the base to secure the holder to the base at a desired height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Inventor: Sara Lindvall
  • Patent number: 10792803
    Abstract: A tool holding frame has a track base, a positioning board, and at least one positioning mount. The positioning board is disposed on the track base and has a positioning segment. The first positioning segment has multiple positioning blocks having curved side edges and multiple positioning portions. The at least one positioning mount is slidably and rotatably mounted on the track base. Each positioning mount has an annular positioning flange and a second positioning segment. The second positioning segment is selectively engaged with two of the positioning portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Inventor: Jui Chien Kao
  • Patent number: 10781021
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing items includes a twist tie and a stretchable end for the twist tie, the stretchable end molded around the twist tie. The stretchable end includes an aperture, a narrow slit in the stretchable end. In one configuration, the aperture may stretch wider and longer than a starting shape. The stretchable end is made of Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) and has a durometer between 30 and 100 shore A.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: NITE IZE, INC.
    Inventor: Daniel J. Martinson
  • Patent number: 10695901
    Abstract: A retention device for hand-held power tools. The retention device may include a first plate which may be attached to the underside of the power tool; a second plate and a third plate which may be connected to the first plate via hinges. The second and third plates may have aligned notches fit for an object such as a piece of lumber. When the second and third plates are extended, the retention device may allow the power tool to be set down on the edge of the object in an upright position. When the second and third plates are folded, the power tool may still be placed in an upright position on a flat surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Inventor: Curt J. Engebretson
  • Patent number: 10603785
    Abstract: A tool rack has a long base and a positioning structure disposed in the base, wherein the positioning structure includes a plugged impression, a socket seat and a connecting part, wherein the plugged impression is provided with a convex column for positioning the socket. The socket seat is used for positioning the socket wrench. The positioning structure can be used to dispose the socket and the socket wrench which are often used together, and it can improve the convenience of the tool user to take and store the socket and the socket wrench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Inventor: Chih-Chien Hsieh
  • Patent number: 10589416
    Abstract: A tool holder has a long base and a positioning structure disposed in the base, wherein the positioning structure includes a plugged impression, a basal part, a connecting part and two clamping arms. The plugged impression is provided with a convex column for positioning the socket. The clamping arms are opposite to each other for positioning the socket wrench or other tool. The positioning structure can improve the convenience of the tool user to take and store the socket and the socket wrench, and the disposed stability is high.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventor: Chih-Chien Hsieh
  • Patent number: 10547188
    Abstract: A self-contained electrical charging station includes a housing configured for coupling to a furniture article. The charging station includes an electrical output connector that is accessible from outside the housing, an electrical input connector supported at the housing and also accessible from outside the housing, and a self-contained electrical power source such as a rechargeable battery. The self-contained electrical power source is configured to be simultaneously electrically engaged with the electrical input connector and mechanically supported by at least one of the electrical input connector, the housing, or associated structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Timothy J. Warwick, Anthony M. Nicolette
  • Patent number: 10500713
    Abstract: A tool hanging system including a first tool having a first mount receiving portion and a second tool having a second mount receiving portion. A first mounting attachment is engaged with the first mount receiving portion and a second mounting attachment engaged with the second mount receiving portion. The tool hanging system further includes a wall panel. The first mounting attachment can hang on the wall panel so that the first tool is hung on the wall panel and the second mounting attachment can hang on the wall panel so that the second tool is hung on the wall panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Velderman, Daniel J. White, Gregg L. Sheddy, Michael P. Kunz, Eric Scherbarth
  • Patent number: 10381814
    Abstract: An electrical junction box includes a housing assembly that is openable and closable. The electrical junction box also includes a plurality of pass-through apertures, each pass-through aperture being formed through the housing assembly, and a plurality of bushings, each bushing being located within one (1) of the pass-through apertures. The housing assembly is configured to enclose an electrical splice. With the housing assembly being open, each one (1) of the bushings is configured to receive an electrical wire forming a portion of the electrical splice. With the housing assembly being closed, each one (1) of the bushings is configured to prevent linear movement of the electrical wire along a center axis of the pass-through aperture relative to the housing assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Inventor: Jacob Pritchard
  • Patent number: 10239199
    Abstract: A Utensil Shelf for storing, organizing, and making available space for anyone that uses some type of small instruments. The utensil shelf is a revolving quadrilateral structure that has four sides with inserts that hold removable shelves in place. The inserts help the shelves to slide in and out easily, as well as having uniquely designed handles that are attached to the removable shelves. The removable shelves can be lowered or raised depending on the need for space. A top platform of the utensil shelf has twenty one uniquely spaced openings/holes that can be used to store or to easily remove the small instruments for use. The utensil shelf additionally includes a swivel base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Inventor: Nathaniel Mathis
  • Patent number: 10220504
    Abstract: A portable drill ready stand and tool caddy has a stability base, a drill ready stand, a drill docking port, hand tool docking ports, and drill bit trays. The drill ready stand extends upwards from the stability base and may include some hand tool docking ports. The drill docking port is attached to the drill ready stand and is adapted to receive and securely hold a portable drill. The drill docking port holds the drill in a ready position so that a user can grasp the drill and immediately use it. Hand tool docking ports can hold a measuring tape, carpenter's square, pliers, or screwdrivers, etc. Drill bit trays can removably mount on the stability base and can incorporate drill bit storage ports that accept a plethora of drill bits, nut drivers, spade bits, auger bits, or any other accessory that is used with a drill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Inventor: Mitchell L Brinkhuis
  • Patent number: 10179334
    Abstract: The present invention includes a pipette stand having a base, a trunk extending from the base, and a holding assembly coupled to the trunk. The holding assembly forms one or more apertures configured to receive at least a portion of a pipette therein, and the one or more apertures define a first width. The pipette stand also includes an insert removably couplable to the holding assembly and configured to modify the first width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: HEATHROW SCIENTIFIC LLC
    Inventors: Timothy G. Driscoll, Gary Dean Kamees
  • Patent number: 10167032
    Abstract: An arrangement is composed of an elastic to highly elastic tool carrier which has a number of cavities that protrude from the tool carrier and are formed preferably integrally therewith. The cavities have pocket-like receiving spaces which are configured to hold vehicle tools. The cavities are configured and arranged in pairs such that in each case one end-side tool portion can be introduced into and removed from, in each case, one of the pocket-like receptacles of the cavities. During the introduction and removal of the tools, the cavities can be moved or elastically displaced, on account of their elasticity, from a storage position (starting position) into an insertion or removal position (displaced position), such that the respectively other end of the tool slips out of or can be removed from the pocket-like receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Hans Wolfmueller, Rainer Wamser
  • Patent number: 10166670
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tool bit holder (10), for holding tool bits for a hand tool. The tool bit holder (10) has an extension along an x-axis, along a y-axis being perpendicular to the x-axis, and along a z-axis being perpendicular to the x-axis and y-axis. The tool bit holder (10) comprises an at least partially arc-shaped main surface (12), where the arc-shaped part (13) of the main surface (12) at least partially transitions between the y-axis to the z-axis. The main surface (12) is provided with an elongated slit (11) extending at least along its arc-shaped part (13) essentially along the x- and y-axis. The slit (11) is provided with an inner and an outer section (17), where the outer section (17) is level with the main surface (12) and the inner section (16) is wider than the outer section (17). The outer section (17) is adapted to receive the waist (3) of a tool bit (1) according the standard ISO 1173:2001, Form E.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Luna Verktyg & Maskin AB
    Inventor: Dan Larsson
  • Patent number: 10022857
    Abstract: A hand tool frame has a track base, at least one positioning mount, and an engaging structure. The track base has a bottom panel, a slide rail, and a connecting track. The at least one positioning mount is slidably mounted on the track base, and each has a sliding seat and an extending element. The sliding seat is slidably mounted in the slide rail and abuts the bottom panel. The extending element is formed on the sliding seat and extends out of the slide rail. The engaging structure is formed between the bottom panel of the track base and the at least one positioning mount to enable the at least one positioning mount to position securely on the track base without sliding relative to the track base, and has at least one first engaging segment and a second engaging segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
  • Patent number: 10016889
    Abstract: A sleeve bracket assembly includes a rail base, a positioning board and multiple positioning mounts. The rail base includes two side boards and a connecting seat connecting with the side boards. Each side board has a sliding rail protruding from an inner surface of the side boards. The connecting seat has a positioning recess formed between the sliding rails and the connecting seat. The positioning board is an elastic elongated strip and mounted in the positioning recess of the rail base. The positioning mounts are rotatably and movably mounted in the rail base and abut the positioning board. The positioning mounts are positioned between the positioning board and the rail base. When no external force is applied, the positioning mounts will not move or rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
  • Patent number: 10008315
    Abstract: A magnetic circuit, provided with a short magnet (1a) and short magnet (1b) that are arranged in an array, and a yoke (2a) and a yoke (2b) provided so as to sandwich the short magnet (1a) and short magnet (1b). The short magnet (1a) and short magnet (1b), are arranged, that have a space between them that is a predetermined gap (3) or less in the arrangement direction of the array respectively. In addition, the short magnet (1a) and short magnet (1b) are arranged so that one magnetic pole is located on the side toward one of the pair of yokes (2a) and (2b), and the other magnetic pole is located on the side toward the other yoke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Masaaki Okada, Tomokazu Ogomi, Hiroyuki Asano, Takeshi Kishimoto, Kenji Shimohata
  • Patent number: 9956681
    Abstract: A sleeve bracket assembly includes a rail base, a positioning board and multiple positioning mounts. The rail base includes two side boards and a connecting seat connecting with the side boards. Each side board has a sliding rail protruding from an inner surface of the side boards. The positioning board is integrally formed with the sliding rail. The positioning mounts are rotatably and movably mounted in the rail base and abut the positioning board. The positioning mounts are positioned between the positioning board and the rail base. When no external force is applied, the positioning mounts will not move or rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
  • Patent number: 9936807
    Abstract: A rack support and method of use. The support rack can include a plurality of support slats mounted to a support base. The support slats cooperatively provide a plurality of article mounting channels, and article mounts can be slidably mounted in the channels in order to provide a variety of orientations of the article mounts with respect to the support base. In one embodiment, the support channels are T-shaped, and the article mounts have T-shaped mounting ends that may slidably mount with the T-shaped support channels. Other support channel and mounting end shapes may be used. In some embodiments, the rack support may be used to store articles on a wall with increased article density, economy, reliability, safety, and/or usability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Shane Collins Ryan
    Inventors: Shane Collins Ryan, Joanne K. Ryan, Robert C. Ryan
  • Patent number: 9914207
    Abstract: A socket holding frame has a track base and at least one positioning mount. The track base has a bottom panel and a slide rail. The bottom panel has at least one first engaging segment formed on a top surface of the bottom panel. The at least one positioning mount is slidably and rotatably mounted on the track base, and each one of the at least one positioning mount has a sliding seat and an extending element. The sliding seat is slidably and rotatably mounted in the slide rail and has multiple second engaging segments. The multiple second engaging segments selectively engage with the at least one first engaging segment on the bottom panel. The extending element is formed on the sliding seat and extends out of the slide rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
  • Patent number: 9877579
    Abstract: The cabinet 1 has a base 3 that defines an opening 7, which is sized to receive the tynes of a lifting device, such as a fork lift of the like, for example. This facilitates transportation of the entire cabinet 1. The cabinet 1 has nine drawers 8, each having formations, in the form of a pair of slots 10 and 11, which are adapted for engagement with the tynes. Once the tynes have been inserted, the lifting device operator may then raise the tynes slightly, thereby supporting the drawer 8 on the tynes. The lifting device operator can then remove the drawer 8 that is being supported by the tynes from the cabinet 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Containit Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Stephen Philip Mansley
  • Patent number: 9821451
    Abstract: A tool holding frame has a track base, a positioning board, and at least one positioning mount. The track base has a bottom panel and two rails. Each rail has a sliding channel. The positioning board is disposed on the track base and has multiple positioning segments and multiple first engaging segments. Each positioning segment has a curved positioning groove. The first engaging segments are arranged alternately with the positioning segments. The at least one positioning mount is slidably and rotatably mounted on the track base. Each positioning mount has an annular positioning flange and multiple second engaging segments. A curved part of the positioning flange is selectively engaged with one of the positioning segments. Two of the second engaging segments are selectively engaged with one of the first engaging segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
  • Patent number: 9744649
    Abstract: The present invention provides a knife block apparatus in combination with different utilities, such as a speaker and/or a display device, resulting in a compact and portable apparatus that saves floor space and provides different utilities in a single apparatus. The knife block apparatus is comprised of a knife block that has at least one slot for at least one knife, at least one speaker that is integrated into the knife block, a music player receptacle that is built into the knife block for receiving and holding a music player, such as but not limited to an MP3, and a knife-sharpening unit that is coupled to the base of the knife block. The knife block apparatus may optionally contain a computing device and a display for playing videos and other culinary content, such as recipes. The apparatus is elegant and commercially advantageous through playing coded culinary content from sponsors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Inventor: Richard A. Williams
  • Patent number: 9662781
    Abstract: A socket holding frame has a track base and at least one positioning mount. The track base has a bottom panel and a slide rail. The bottom panel has multiple first engaging segments formed on a top surface of the bottom panel. The at least one positioning mount is slidably and rotatably mounted on the track base, and each one of the at least one positioning mount has a sliding seat and an extending element. The sliding seat is slidably and rotatably mounted in the slide rail and has multiple second engaging segments. The multiple second engaging segments engage with the multiple first engaging segments on the bottom panel. The extending element is formed on the sliding seat and extends out of the slide rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
  • Patent number: 9623887
    Abstract: A utility cart, preferably adapted for medical or food purposes, is provided with a shelf section and a cabinet section. Each section is adapted to store supplies, such as gloves and aprons, utilized in this endeavor. Each section is further adapted to provide a means to dispose of refuse and discharged equipment and supplies. The cart is preferably provided with a wheel assembly for ease of transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Inventors: Dustin S. Brassard, Amy Button
  • Patent number: 9560923
    Abstract: Disclosed is a magnetic tool holder adapted to be used in conjunction with a pegboard. The tool holder comprises two pairs of legs that are adapted to be received within the peg holes such that, each pair is simultaneously slidably movable between a biased engagement position and a disengagement position wherein, the distance between the pair in the engagement position is greater than that of the pair in the disengagement position. Notably, a friction fit is achieved between pegboard and the main legs in the engagement position. The tool holder further comprises a spring-loaded means for causing the at least one pair of main legs to move from the engagement position to the disengagement position and a magnet disposed on top thereof, the magnet about which, tools are magnetically attached thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Inventor: Stanley D Winnard
  • Patent number: 9538862
    Abstract: A sleeve hanging bracket has a track base and at least one positioning mount. The track base has a bottom panel, a slide rail, and a mounting recess. The slide rail is formed on and protrudes from a top surface of the bottom panel and has an upper opening and a sliding recess. The mounting recess is formed in a middle of a top surface of the bottom panel to form a stepped face between a bottom face of the mounting recess and the top surface of the bottom panel. The at least one positioning mount is movably and rotatably mounted on the track base and has a sliding seat and an inserting button. The sliding seat is movably mounted in the sliding recess above the mounting recess. The inserting button is formed on and protrudes from the sliding seat and extends out of the upper opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
  • Patent number: 9522467
    Abstract: A composite tool holder has a base, a socket set, a hand tool set, and a bracket set. The base has a substrate, a first track, and a second track. The socket set is connected to the base and has a positioning plate mounted in the second track with multiple engaging recesses, and multiple positioning blocks mounted in the first track, abutting the positioning plate and having an engaging element selectively engaging with one of the engaging recesses. The hand tool set is detachably connected to the base and has at least one holding component deposited on the substrate. The bracket set is detachably connected to the base beside the socket set and has two supporting bases respectively connected to two sides of the base beside the socket set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
  • Patent number: 9505123
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Wagic, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald L. Johnson, Robert J. Gallegos, Steven Simas Escobar, Anders Scot Hudson, Idriss Mansouri-Chafik Ruiz, Yugen Patrick Lockhart, Howard Allen Wilson, Eric M. Colton
  • Patent number: 9452524
    Abstract: A composite tool holder includes a base, a socket set and a hand tool set. The base includes a substrate, a first track formed on the substrate, and a second track formed on the first track. At least one slot is formed through the substrate. The first track includes a sliding slot. The second track includes an engaging slot. The socket set is combined with the base and includes a positioning plate disposed in the engaging slot of the second track and multiple positioning blocks disposed in the sliding slot. The hand tool set is combined with the base and includes a holding component combined with the substrate. The holding component includes a combining portion disposed in one of the at least one slot and a holding portion formed on a top surface. The composite tool holder can store both hand tools and sleeves at the same time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao
  • Patent number: 9416804
    Abstract: An object holding device featuring multiple tabbed diaphragms in embodiments of the invention solves the lack of a previously existing elegant solution to store cleaning rags, cleaning implements and other flexible objects. The preferred embodiment of the present invention features a housing containing multiple tabbed diaphragms, which in the aggregate, when used as intended by the inventor, apply enough force to an object to hold an object within the tabbed diaphragms. Said embodiment also enables its user to easily remove objects from the plurality of tabbed diaphragms without causing damage to either the object or the tabbed diaphragms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventor: Sam Simakis
  • Patent number: 9205553
    Abstract: A tool suspension device includes a main body, a seat, and a receiving element. The main body has a suspension portion and a receiving groove. The receiving groove has a first positioning portion. The seat has a shape corresponding to a contour of the receiving groove to be received in the receiving groove. The seat further has a second positioning portion corresponding to the first positioning portion for engagement. The seat has a sliding track on a face opposite to the receiving groove wherein the sliding track is received in the receiving groove. The receiving element is slidably disposed on the sliding track and is able to leave the sliding track only via two opposite ends thereof. The receiving element is unable to leave the sliding track when the seat is received in the receiving groove. Thus, cost of molds is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Inventor: Yu-Hua Ou
  • Patent number: 9186790
    Abstract: A sleeve bracket assembly has a track-base, a positioning-board and multiple positioning-mounts. The track-base has a bottom panel, a slide-rail and a connecting track. The slide-rail and the connecting track are respectively formed on a top surface of the bottom panel and a bottom surface of the bottom panel. The positioning-board is elastic, is mounted in the connecting track and has two rail-bars and a positioning-rack. The positioning-mounts are movably and rotatably mounted on the track-base, engage the positioning-board and each one of the positioning-mounts has a sliding-engaging seat and an inserting-button. The sliding-engaging seat is movably mounted in the slide-rail, engages the positioning-board and has at least three engaging-teeth selectively engaging the positioning-rack. The inserting-button is formed on the sliding-engaging seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Inventor: Jui-Chien Kao