Abstract: A heavy duty hand tool handle has specifically configured thermoplastic and overmolded elastomeric material, with a thermoplastic grip and thumb receiving recesses for equal right and left hand ergonomic use. Metal indicia are forcibly embedded in the thermoplastic case to provide e.g. safety information which remains legible in long term heavy duty abrasive use.

Abstract: The present invention provides a screwdriver bit set with identification functions. Each bit body in the set has an insertion end, an actuating end and a neck portion. An aluminum alloy identification ring includes a trepan boring for assembly onto the neck portion of the bit body. The aluminum alloy identification ring also has an outer ring surface protruding from the neck portion of the bit body. An anodized protective film is formed on the surface of the aluminum alloy identification ring. The protective film presents bright color and a corrosion-resistant property, helping to prevent discoloring and provide durable identification effects with improved applicability.

Abstract: A hand-held power tool includes a housing (4), and a tag-shaped identification element (14.1; 14.2) mountable on the housing (4) so that it becomes visible on an outer side of the housing (4), provided with an identification mark (16.1; 16.2), insertable in a receptacle (20.1; 20.2) provided on the housing.

Abstract: A mail processor machine casing having an identity plate for identifying the machine, which identity plate is formed by a portion of said casing that is connected to the remainder of said casing by a peripheral zone of weakness that, on being broken, makes it possible to detach said identity plate. Preferably, said zone of weakness comprises a plurality of casing bridges that can be broken by hand.

Abstract: A sleeve with an indication assembly comprises a sleeve; and a toggle having an inner diameter corresponding to an outer diameter of the sleeve; and the toggle being made of aluminum alloy; a surfaces of the toggle being anodic processed so as to form with a protection film of different colors; thus the surfaces of the toggle is prevented from cracking, collision, mist and falling off. Furthermore, in another case, the toggle has an inner diameter corresponding to an outer diameter of the sleeve; and the toggle is made of iron. A surface of the toggle is electroplated so as to form with a copper layer and then is performed with anodic processing so as to have the effect of indication of sizes.

Abstract: A souvenir toothbrush includes a head part of the toothbrush with bristles, a handle part made with clear or opaque thermoplastic material, a molded recess inside the handle for placement of an insert having text or an image on one or both sides, a clear or opaque window insert placed inside the recess on top of the insert and a soft spongy part of the toothbrush molded to the handle of the toothbrush for convenient gripping of the handle by a user. The insert has ribs around the perimeter to allow it to be centered within the pocket of the handle and leave a gap between the insert and the pocket to be filled with soft thermoplastic elastomer. The insert is also designed with a step on either side to allow more efficient manipulation of the insert during manufacturing. A toothbrush holder, soap dish and other toiletry articles can also have a similar insert design.

Abstract: A combination device incorporating stapling and tape dispensing functions. The combination device has a conventional stapler comprising stapling and staple-forming legs, and a roll-shaped tape dispenser disposed within a cavity defined on an upper surface of the stapling leg. The cavity is permanently exposed to an exterior of the device for retaining a roll-shaped tape of various size, and for quick access thereto. It further has an ergonomically contoured hand grip on each leg and advertising material imprinted disposed on at least one its outer surface.

Abstract: A hangtag is provided that is capable of hanging and securing a tool, such as socket. The invention pertains to a hangtag mechanism that includes a locking mechanism for securing a socket style tool. The hangtag has a body portion having a front surface and a back surface, a hanging mechanism connected to the body portion, and a tool supporting mechanism also connected to the body portion for supporting a tool. The tool supporting mechanism includes first and second legs and a locking finger disposed between the first and second legs. The locking mechanism allows the particular tool to be reattached to the hangtag assembly after it is initially unlocked. This allows the hangtag to function as a storage and organization device for the tool.

Abstract: The present invention provides a color coded identification system for identifying a hand tool. The system includes a chart defining operating characteristic of the hand tool by use of a first group of colors and handle size by used of a second group of colors. The hand tool has a handle and an operative member. The handle includes a first portion with a color chosen from the first group of colors. Further, the handle includes a second portion with a color chosen from the second group of colors. The operative member connects to the handle with the operating characteristic corresponding to the color of the first portion of the handle. A label is further disposed onto the operating member having an icon illustrating a portion of the hand tool in the same color as the color of the first portion of the handle.

Abstract: By providing any desired stationery product with a movable or removable panel member which cooperates with the surface or body of the stationery product, a unique indicia retaining and displaying system is realized. Preferably, the panel member is movably or removably mounted to the stationery product for ease of insertion of an indicia bearing member and secure retention thereof when the panel member is returned to its original position. In addition, the panel member preferably comprises a transparent zone, in order to enable the indicia bearing member to be easily viewed.

Abstract: The invention concerns a toothbrush with a bristle head or accessory unit which compensates for the brushing pressure and associated bending of the holder unit as well as hand movements. The toothbrush is characterized in that an O-ring or elastic shoe that is made either detached from or connected to the adjacent components is provided between the replaceable or fixed bristle unit and the holder unit. The bristle unit and holder unit are joined via a ball joint.

Abstract: A method of using a stethoscope diaphragm or a stethoscope shield to display product promotional and other information, other than information identifying said stethoscope diaphragm or said stethoscope shield. A method of using a stethoscope shield to transfer images displayed thereon to human skin upon applying said shield to said skin. A method of using the surface of any medical device to display product promotional and other information, other than information identifying said medical device.

Abstract: By providing any desired stationery product with a movable plate or arm member which cooperates with the surface or body of the stationery product, a unique indicia retaining and displaying system is realized. Preferably, the plate or arm member is movably mounted to the stationery product for ease of insertion of an indicia bearing member and secure retention thereof when the plate or arm member is returned to its original position. In addition, the plate or arm member preferably comprises a transparent zone, in order to enable the indicia bearing member to be easily viewed.

Abstract: A handle for tools such as screwdrivers where an end region is shaped as a smooth rounded surface and made by injection molding in multiple steps from at least two differently colored plastic materials, which are tactilely indistinct, to form a visible marking for identification of the tool.

Abstract: By providing any desired stationery product with a movable plate or arm member which cooperates with the surface or body of the stationery product, a unique indicia retaining and displaying system is realized. Preferably, the plate or arm member is movably mounted to the stationery product for ease of insertion of an indicia bearing member and secure retention thereof when the plate or arm member is returned to its original position. In addition, the plate or arm member preferably comprises a transparent zone, in order to enable the indicia bearing member to be easily viewed.

Abstract: A data carrier in the form of an elastic ring segment has a radially outwardly facing surface to which the data providing tool information, are applied for example by printing. The ring segment has at least one radially inwardly effective connector element that forms a snap-on connector for securing the data carrier in an elastic, releasable manner to a connector area of a tool carrier to provide an elastic, interlocking form-fit between the data carrier and the tool carrier. Thus, the data carrier can be easily exchanged or replaced in accordance with the type of tool carried by the tool carrier.

Abstract: An organizer is disclosed herein for identifying a workpiece with a noted project or owner on a work chart. The chart has rows and columns containing indicia characterizing the workpiece and further including visual labels of a given shape and identification color. An identical set of labels is provided separate from the chart and having corresponding shape and color to those labels carried on the chart. A selected one of the separate labels is affixed to a particular workpiece so as to identify the workpiece with a particular row and column of indicia. A marking pen and an eraser is included to complete the organizer.

Abstract: A cut or slit is provided in the holder generally perpendicular to the actual opening through the holder in which the shaft of an engraving quill is held. The cut or slit completely intersects the opening and divides the cut portion into two sections of unequal thickness. Means are provided for opening or closing the slit to thereby engage and disengage the quill shaft. This means is provided by a pair of set screws; one in the portion of the holder above the slit and one in the portion of the holder below the slit. A polymer insert is provided for smoothly engaging the shaft of an engraving quill when the slit is forced open. It is on the opposite side of the opening from the set screws. Turning a set screw causes the thinner portion of the cut holder to bend locking an engraving quill shaft.

Abstract: Dental instruments including metallic curettes and scalers are provided with one or more annular rings which are formed in the handle of such instruments with the number of annular rings and their positioning with respect to the end of the handle indicating the appropriate instrument for use in treating the anterior and posterior, upper and lower, left and right, lingual and buccal tooth surface areas and also which reflect which block of an instrument is for use on distal and mesial surfaces.

Abstract: A dental bur includes a shank adapted to be held by a dental drill and an abrasive portion. The lowermost abrasive portion at the free end of the bur is of a different color from the remaining abrasive portion. As a result, a dentist can observe the colored section to determine the depth of the bur tip under the gum line. Preferably, the bur is formed by coloring the corresponding section of the substrate from which the bur is made and then coating the entire working surface of the bur (colored and uncolored) with diamond chips.

Abstract: A dental instrument of the type comprising an elongate handle portion (1) which consists of a plastic material and which, at least at its one end, has an instrument portion (2,3). In its circumferential surface it has annular, differently colored zones (4,5) which facilitate identification of a desired instrument in the way that different functions correspond to annular zones in different numbers and/or in different colors. The invention solves the problem of providing such an instrument having an essentially unlimited usefull life as far as the colored marking is concerned. This has been achieved in the way that each annular zone (4,5) is constituted by the circumferential surface of a member (7) shaped like a ring, a sleeve, or disc which is mounted on a shaft-like extension(6) of the instrument portion inside the handle portion (1) and between the ends thereof.

Abstract: A tool holder is enclosed in a rack which is moved by a belt for automatic tool exchange. A stopper member provided for the rack is fitted into a positioning groove formed in a flange portion of the tool holder, thereby preventing the rotation of the holder. A magnetic induction coupling apparatus is buried in the bottom of the tool holder positioning groove. A magnetic induction coupling apparatus of a reader/writer disposed at the external position is arranged so as to face the magnetic induction coupling apparatus of the tool holder. Information is written into or read out of a memory module attached in the tool holder by way of the magnetic induction coupling between both of those coupling apparatuses. The stopper member of the rack is arranged between the magnetic induction coupling apparatus of the tool holder and the magnetic induction coupling apparatus of the reader/writer and has a magnetic material to magnetically couple these coupling apparatuses.

Abstract: A pull stud detachably attached to a tool holder includes a tool data storing element for storing tool data. The arrangement being such that tool data of each tool can be stored in the tool data storing element within the pull stud attached to the tool holder holding the tool.

Abstract: Identification of work pieces such as wrenches by providing a unique color marking that permits a desired wrench to be selected from a group of wrenches by identifying the unique marking. The marking can be a color code provided by a single band of colored tape affixed to the work piece and unique for each different size of the work piece. In another color coding scheme a different color is assigned to each different digit of the numerical system. Two color bands can then represent a two digit numerator of a functional size and two additional color bands can represent the denominator so that any size from 0 to 98/99 can be indicated.

Abstract: A memory is built in a tool holder to which a working tool such as drill or the like is attached. Various tool information such as kind of tool, dimensions of tool, tool use time, and the like is written into the memory. The tool holder having the memory therein is coupled with an external unit by contactless coupling means which doesn't need any electrical coupling, thereby allowing the tool information to be written into or read out of the memory. The information is transmitted between the memory in the tool holder and the external unit by way of the optical or magnetical coupling. The memory built in the tool holder consists of a non-volatile memory such that the memory content is not erased even if the power supply is shut off.

Abstract: A pull stud detachably attached to a tool holder includes a tool data storing element for storing tool data. The arrangement being such that tool data of each tool can be stored in the tool data storing element within the pull stud attached to the tool holder holding the tool.

Abstract: A system for marking and identifying objects, particularly work implements such as tools and work piece holders required in manufacturing processes, which has modules (4) with electronically readable markings, which modules (4) are to be arranged on the objects (1) to be marked, as well as an evaluating device having at least one pick-up capable of reading the markings. Each module contains at least one oscillating circuit (5, 6, 7) to produce a characteristic resonant frequency or resonant frequency combination. The number of different resonant frequencies or resonant frequency combinations provided corresponds to the number of different elements in the selected characterizing code, and the resonant frequency or resonant frequency combination of each module (4) is selected according to one of these frequencies or frequency combinations.

Abstract: A method of identifying instruments, preferably surgical instruments, as belonging to a set comprises forming at least one bore in a location of each instrument belonging to the set such that said bore will neither substantially weaken the instrument nor interfere with its primary functions. The bore may be cast as part of or drilled partially or completely through each instrument. At least one colored plug of a preferably autoclavable material is then secured in the bore. The colored plug may have a distinctively-shaped head portion, or may have multiple end locks at intermittent positions, the excess of which can be cut away. Most preferably, the method of the invention comprises the step of securing the plug between a pair of differently colored washers. An instrument bearing indicia of a set comprises a colored plug inserted in a bore formed in said instrument and a means for securing said plug in said bore.

Abstract: A tool of a metal-cutting machine provided with numerical control has an information data carrier for storing various data of tool characteristics such as the length, diameter, service life and other parameters of the tool. The data carrier is formed by an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory which has a large storage capacity. The memory is rigidly inserted in the tool or tool holder and is protected against damage and contamination. Inadvertent release and loss of the data carrier are avoided.

Abstract: The invention is an improved dental instrument for root canal dental treatment. The improved instrument is a combined root canal condenser and spreader instrument which makes it possible for the dentist to do the treatment work with one instrument instead of constantly changing back and forth between two instruments. In addition, the combined instrument uses a common handle with removable and replaceable working ends of the instrument when different sizes of instruments are required for the tooth being treated or for the stage at which the tooth is being treated. The removable and replaceable working ends of the instrument are gauged marked so that the dentist can gauge the depth at which the dental work must be done and at which the following stages of the work are being done in order to assure a fully spread and condensed dental material in the tooth.