Having Means To Store Parts Patents (Class 81/177.4)
  • Patent number: 8607673
    Abstract: A tool having a collar disposed rearward of a movable sleeve or tool attachment so as to deflect objects away from the rearward edge of the sleeve or tool attachment when in the tool attachment lock position thereby preventing inadvertent release of the tool attachment during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Inventor: James B. Marson
  • Patent number: 8590432
    Abstract: A handle for a hand tool includes a body, a guider, and a movable assembly. The body has a chamber, a connecting portion, and an opening. The chamber is defined in the body. The connecting portion is defined in the body for assembling a tool bit. The opening is defined in the body and communicating with the chamber. The guider is inserted into the chamber. The guider has a spindle, a first positioner, a second positioner, and multiple guiding fins. The movable assembly includes a clamping seat movably received in the chamber and a puller mounted on the clamping seat. The clamping seat has a through hole, a shoulder, and multiple clamping units. The through hole is defined through the clamping seat for receiving the guider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Inventor: Tzu-Chien Wang
  • Patent number: 8561507
    Abstract: A screwdriver contains a front part including a connector and a number of ribs, between each two ribs being defined a chamber; a middle part including a central block and a plurality of extending wings, the central block including an orifice, each extending wing including a slot; a rear part including a cover, a shaft, and a plurality of pegs; a plurality of seats axially connected between the two extending wings and the two pegs and located at the chamber of the front part, and each seat being moved between a storing position and an operating position by an external force; a number of bits, each including one end to be inserted into the seat when the screwdriver is operated, the seat is moved toward an operating positions so that another end of the seats extends out of the chamber of the front part to take out a desired bit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Inventor: Yung-Hsu Huang
  • Publication number: 20130263702
    Abstract: A pocket hand tool comprises a tubular shank (1) with a hexagonal bore, the proximal end (1c) being provided with an aperture (3) and a slot (6) for receiving a bit retainer dip (4) and a coin (8)/door key (8?) respectively. The dip thus serves a dual function and the slot enables the torque applied by the tool to be increased by using the coin as a handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventor: LEE BERMAN
  • Publication number: 20130263703
    Abstract: A biaxial foldout tool includes a body with opposing ends and one or more sets of tool drivers. The opposing ends are rotated 90° from each other. A first set of tool drivers is positioned on/near a first end and rotates about a first hinge; a second set of tool drivers is positioned on/near a second end and rotates about a second hinge. A first portion of the first set opens in a direction counter to an open direction of a second portion of the first set of tool drivers. A first portion of the second set opens in a direction counter to an open direction of a second portion of the second set of tool drivers. When tool drivers are in an open position, internal stops prevent the tool drivers from opening past a predetermined angle. The tool drivers are contained within channels of the body when in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: WAGIC, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald L. Johnson, Robert J. Gallegos, Steven Simas Escobar, Idriss Mansouri-Chafik Ruiz, Yugen Patrick Lockhart
  • Publication number: 20130239757
    Abstract: A rotatable tool handle comprises a first part and a second part which can be switched between an in-line position and an angle position. Further, the locking structure for fixing the first and second parts is disposed between the connecting structures of the first and second parts, so that the engaging points of the first and second parts lie on the rotation axis of the two parts. Moreover, the portion of the first part for forming the recess is harder than the rest of the first part, and the portion of the second part for forming the pivot portion is harder than the rest of the second part, so as to enhance the structural strength of the engaging structure of the first and second parts of the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventor: I-Su CHEN
  • Patent number: 8534166
    Abstract: A screwdriver for an inherent tool bit set includes a screwdriver device, a cover member and at least one control set. The screwdriver device has an accommodating portion at one end. A plurality of accommodating rooms is formed on the accommodating portion for receiving a tool bit set. At least one spring room is deposited on the accommodating portion. The screwdriver device has a working shaft at another end. The cover member has a receiving space. At least one through hole is opened on the cover member. The through hole corresponds to the spring room. The control set is assembled between the spring room and the through hole. Thus, a user presses the control set into the spring rooms for separating the cover member from the screwdriver device and takes a tool bit to assemble to the working shaft for screwing or loosing bolts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventor: Shao-Hsien Hsu
  • Patent number: 8490523
    Abstract: A locking folding tool is disclosed. The folding tool comprises a housing having a pair of sidewalls in spaced relation to each other, and a support extending transversely between the pair of sidewalls. The folding tool may further have a plurality of work tools pivotally supported by the support. As such, the support may define a pivot axis for the work tools. Each work tool may further have an associated lock engaging member. The folding tool may also include a lock member movable between a first position and a second position. When the lock member is in the first position, it may engage the lock engaging members so that each of the work tools is inhibited from pivoting about the support. When the lock member is in the second position, it may disengage the lock engaging member so that the work tools are pivotable about the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Tsai, Thomas Pelletier
  • Patent number: 8474615
    Abstract: A bit holder, comprising a base having a plurality of longitudinally oriented bit compartments for releasably storing multiple tool bits, a retention member positioned on the outside of the base for releasably retaining the tool bits within the base, and a magnetic member engaged with the base for allowing the base to be removably attached to a metal surface for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Inventor: Richard Vernon Kernodle, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8468916
    Abstract: A biaxial foldout tool includes a body with opposing ends and one or more sets of tool drivers. The opposing ends are rotated 90° from each other. A first set of tool drivers is positioned on/near a first end and rotates about a first hinge; a second set of tool drivers is positioned on/near a second end and rotates about a second hinge. A first portion of the first set opens in a direction counter to an open direction of a second portion of the first set of tool drivers. A first portion of the second set opens in a direction counter to an open direction of a second portion of the second set of tool drivers. When tool drivers are in an open position, internal stops prevent the tool drivers from opening past a predetermined angle. The tool drivers are contained within channels of the body when in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Wagic, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald L. Johnson, Robert J. Gallegos, Steven Simas Escobar, Idriss Mansouri-Chafik Ruiz, Yugen Patrick Lockhart
  • Patent number: 8468915
    Abstract: A tool box includes a body having a front end spaced from a force-receiving portion. The body includes first and second sides and two lateral walls. The lateral walls, the front end, and the force-receiving portion are integrally formed as a single and inseparable component of the same material. The front end includes a compartment. A receiving space is defined between the lateral walls and has an opening in the second side or the force-receiving portion. A ratcheting mechanism includes a main body mounted in the body and a ratchet wheel rotatably received in the main body. The ratchet wheel is located in a quarter corner of the body adjacent to the front end and the first side. A driving groove is defined in the ratchet wheel for engaging and driving a shank to rotate. A bit-receiving rack is removably received in the receiving space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Inventor: Bobby Hu
  • Publication number: 20130146492
    Abstract: A receiving device for tool bits includes a receiving body, at least one receiving space defined on one end of the receiving body, each receiving space having a plurality of first protrusions adequately located therein, each of the receiving space having a plurality of position spaces separated by the first protrusions, the position space having two pairs of fourth protrusions abutting against the periphery of the tool bit so that the tool bit is positioned at the position space and would not drop down from the position space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Shao-Hsien HSU
  • Patent number: 8453543
    Abstract: A tool includes a driving member with a protrusion. A shaft is removably connectable to the protrusion. The shaft includes a bit driving segment for retention of a bit therein. A handle includes a first handle portion and a second handle portion, both of which are pivotally connected to the driving member such that the first and second handle portions at least partially encompass the shaft when in a closed position. A bit retention member is disposed in at least one of the handle portions to retain the bit therein. The bit is insertable into the bit driving segment. At least one notch is fashioned into at least one of the handle portions. The notch is in register with the at least one bit retention member, permitting a user to access the at least one bit retained therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Inventor: Christopher Sean Floyd
  • Patent number: 8443973
    Abstract: A receiving device for tool bits includes a receiving body, at least one receiving space defined on one end of the receiving body, each receiving space having a plurality of first protrusions adequately located therein, each of the receiving space having a plurality of position spaces separated by the first protrusions, the position space having two pairs of fourth protrusions abutting against the periphery of the tool bit so that the tool bit is positioned at the position space and would not drop down from the position space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventor: Shao-Hsien Hsu
  • Publication number: 20130104313
    Abstract: A device includes a body having a first end, a second end, and four faces. The device is configured to stand upright on the second end. A plurality of tools is stored against the four faces in a closed position. A first face and a second face each includes a bit storage that holds at least one socket. A third face includes a drive, a can opener, and a blade. The drive and the can opener rotate about a first rotatable mechanism coupled to the second end. The blade rotates about an insert coupled to the first end. A fourth face includes a first set of tool drivers that rotates about a second rotatable mechanism coupled to the second end and a second set of tool drivers that rotates about a third rotatable mechanism coupled to the first end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: WAGIC, INC.
    Inventor: WAGIC, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8408098
    Abstract: A ratchet device includes a body having a compartment extending along a first axis. A ratchet member is rotatably received in the compartment about the first axis. The body includes first and second sides each having a receptacle in communication with the compartment. A ratchet block is received in each receptacle. A control member is received in a groove in a top side of the body. The groove is in communication with the compartment via an opening. The control member is movable between three positions along an axis perpendicular to but spaced from the first axis to disengage a toothed portion of either of the ratchet blocks from teeth on the ratchet member so as to control the driving direction of the ratchet device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Inventor: Bobby Hu
  • Publication number: 20130068074
    Abstract: A driver handle includes stored bits and passages to retain the bits during a transition from storage to use. A rod extends from the rear of each bit and an enlarged bulb is formed on the end of each rod. The passages provide passage of the bulb and a narrow slot reaching from the passage to the exterior of the driver handle allowing passage of the rod. The bits are thus movably retained in the driver handle and may be withdrawn while leaving the bulb in the handle. The bit is then moved to a shaft extending from the handle for use and the bulb slides through the passage without escaping from the driver handle preventing the bit from being separated from the driver handle and being misplaced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: Mohamad Matar
  • Patent number: 8387492
    Abstract: A hand tool set includes two housings each having a chamber formed by a pair of side walls and a base wall, and each having an orifice formed in the base wall, and each having an anchoring member and a pivot axle, two or more tool members pivotally attached to one of the housings, and two or more tool elements pivotally attached to the other housing, and the tool elements are extendible out through an orifice of the other housing when the tool elements are perpendicular to the housing, and the tool members are extendible out through the orifice of the other housing when the tool members are perpendicular to the housing, the tool members and the tool elements are selectively useable by the users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Inventor: Yi Feng Liu
  • Publication number: 20130047795
    Abstract: A screwdriver contains a front part including a connector and a number of ribs, between each two ribs being defined a chamber; a middle part including a central block and a plurality of extending wings, the central block including an orifice, each extending wing including a slot; a rear part including a cover, a shaft, and a plurality of pegs; a plurality of seats axially connected between the two extending wings and the two pegs and located at the chamber of the front part, and each seat being moved between a storing position and an operating position by an external force; a number of bots, each including one end to be inserted into the seat when the screwdriver is operated, the seat is moved toward an operating positions so that another end of the seats extends out of the chamber of the front pat to take out a desired bit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: YUNG-HSU HUANG
  • Patent number: 8359954
    Abstract: A device includes a body having a first end, a second end, and four faces. The device is configured to stand upright on the second end. A plurality of tools is stored against the four faces in a closed position. A first face and a second face each includes a bit storage that holds at least one socket. A third face includes a drive, a can opener, and a blade. The drive and the can opener rotate about a first rotatable mechanism coupled to the second end. The blade rotates about an insert coupled to the first end. A fourth face includes a first set of tool drivers that rotates about a second rotatable mechanism coupled to the second end and a second set of tool drivers that rotates about a third rotatable mechanism coupled to the first end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Wagic, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald L. Johnson, Robert J. Gallegos, Steven Simas Escobar, Idriss Mansouri-Chafik Ruiz, Yugen Patrick Lockhart
  • Publication number: 20120304835
    Abstract: A screwdriver for an inherent tool bit set includes a screwdriver device, a cover member and a control set. The screwdriver device has an accommodating portion at one end. Accommodating rooms are formed on the accommodating portion for receiving a tool bit set. Two spring rooms are deposited on the accommodating portion. The screwdriver device has a working shaft at another end. A cover member has a receiving space at one end for receiving the accommodating portion. Two through holes are opened on the cover member. The through hole is communicated with the receiving space and corresponding to the spring room. Two control sets are assembled between the spring room and the through hole. Thus, a user presses the control sets into the spring rooms for separating the cover member from the screwdriver device and takes a tool bit to assemble to the working shaft for screwing or loosing bolts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventor: Shao-Hsien HSU
  • Publication number: 20120291598
    Abstract: An implement-storing tool-handle and a sliding cover for the tool handle where the implement-storing tool-handle heel comprises one or more first apertures in the cover allows extension of a telescopic implement such as a pick-up magnetic wand stored in the handle heel when the cover is in any of one or more first pre-determined positions. The sliding cover for the implement-storing tool-handle heel may further comprise one or more second apertures in the cover conformed to allow retrieval of a bit stored in the handle only when the cover is in any of one or more second pre-determined positions, where the second predetermined positions coincide with one or more of the first predetermined positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventor: Burton Kozak
  • Patent number: 8307741
    Abstract: A multi-function tool includes an extendible and retractable portion that becomes offset from a centerline position of the handle when in the offset position. A locking mechanism allows the workman to offset the shaft from a centerline position of the handle, or retract the shaft back into the handle into a centerline position. While the shaft is in the extended and offset position, the shaft rotates freely in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. When the shaft is retracted in the straight centerline position, a ratchet mechanism or gear box restricts shaft rotation in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, or allows rotation in either direction. The shaft can be extended and offset by means of a spring or other device that allows the locking mechanism to offset automatically or semi-automatically when the locking mechanism is activated. The shaft allows the workman to interchange bits or sockets for multiple applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Inventor: Eric Matthew Alvarez
  • Patent number: 8250950
    Abstract: The hand tool (1) has a body (7), and a chuck (4) with an axial opening (3) on an axis of the tool. A tool element (2) is movable between a retracted position generally within the body, and an extended operative position wherein the tool element extends through the axial opening and chuck, the chuck having a stop (15) for blocking further extension of the tool element once in its operative position. A movable means (16) blocks the tool element against retraction when in the operative position, the movable means being dislodgeable when retraction is desired, to a position where the movable means no longer blocks the tool element against retraction. In the preferred embodiment, the hand tool has multiple tool elements (six for example), spaced around the axis of the tool. Each tool element, when extended, has a proximal end which abuts the distal end (14) of an axial post in the handle of the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Duron Plastics Limited
    Inventor: Gary P. Cluthe
  • Patent number: 8250951
    Abstract: A tool is made from a body and includes a driving end formed on a proximal end of the body for performing a specific procedure and a connecting end formed on the distal end of the body by bending the distal end. The distal end is formed to have a rectangular cross section prior to forming the connecting end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Patent number: 8245607
    Abstract: A combination of an implement-storing tool-handle and a sliding cover for the tool handle where the implement-storing tool-handle heel comprises one or more first apertures in the cover allows extension of a telescopic implement such as a pick-up magnetic wand stored in the handle heel when the cover is in any of one or more first predetermined positions. The sliding cover for the implement-storing tool-handle heel may further comprise one or more second apertures in the cover conformed to allow retrieval of a bit stored in the handle only when the cover is in any of one or more second predetermined positions, where the second predetermined positions coincide with one or more of the first predetermined positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Combined Products Co. #1
    Inventor: Burton Kozak
  • Publication number: 20120111158
    Abstract: A six-in-one multi bit screwdriver that is the size of a pen with a pocket clip to fit the tool in the pocket. Furthermore, the pocket clip pivots 90 to become a handle and converts the traditional screwdriver to a mini ratcheting screwdriver that provides the leverage to turn the most stubborn screw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventor: Mike Shaulov
  • Publication number: 20110290088
    Abstract: A hand tool and bit storage device configured to allow easy storage and access to a wide variety of bits. The hand tool comprises a body portion, a stem portion and a bit interface. The hand tool couples with the storage device. The storage device holds one or more tool frames or bit inserts each comprising a plurality of bits. The bit inserts are deformable to allow easy access to the bits contained therein. In some embodiments, the bit inserts may be locked in the storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: 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: 8038004
    Abstract: A tool box includes a body having a front end and a force-receiving portion spaced from the front end. The body further includes first and second sides and two lateral walls. The front end includes a driving groove for receiving a shank in an operative position. A receiving space is defined between the lateral walls and has an opening. The force-receiving portion includes an insertion groove for receiving the shank in a storage position. The insertion groove is in communication with the driving groove of the body. The body further includes a first opening extending from one of the lateral walls through the insertion groove and a second opening extending from the other lateral wall through the insertion groove, allowing access to the shank in the storage position for manual removal of the shank from the insertion groove. A bit-receiving rack is removably received in the receiving space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Inventor: Bobby Hu
  • Publication number: 20110247464
    Abstract: A hand tool adapter of the present invention includes a plastic main body and at least six metallic sockets. The main body is formed with at least six holes, and the sockets are fixedly received in the holes respectively. Each socket has a non-circular bore whose axial vector is different those of the bores of the other sockets. Further, each bore has a dimension different from those of the other bores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventor: CHANG HSUEH-O HSU
  • Publication number: 20110232425
    Abstract: A folding tool includes two support plates, a ratchet driver pivotally mounted between the two support plates, a rotation seat rotatably mounted between the two support plates, and a plurality of tips each removably mounted on the rotation seat and each detachably mounted on the ratchet driver. The ratchet driver drives each of the tips to rotate in the operation direction only and idles in the opposite direction so that each of the tips can rotate the screw member in the operation direction successively so as to screw or unscrew the screw member easily and quickly. Thus, when the folding tool is used in a smaller space, each of the tips is driven by the ratchet driver to rotate the screw member in the operation direction successively and to screw or unscrew the screw member easily and quickly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventors: Maan-Jyi Chang, Paul Chang
  • Publication number: 20110226098
    Abstract: An ergonomic handle for a rotatable device is provided. The handle has an underside, an opposed upperside and a peripheral wall extending therebetween. The upperside has a slightly convex shape providing an ergonomic grip adapted to be received in the palm of a users hand. A ratcheting mechanism is combined with the underside and centered on a center line extending through the handle, wherein the center line represents an axis of rotation for the ratcheting mechanism and. The handle has at least one chamber disposed within the handle body between the upperside and the underside with access to the chamber by a lid disposed on the peripheral wall. A portion of the peripheral wall adjacent to one side of the lid has substantially the same plan outline as the side of the lid, thereby forming a smooth transition between the peripheral wall and the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yu Jun ZHANG
  • Patent number: 8021358
    Abstract: A tool kit for interchanging tools within an at least partially closed area is provided. The tool kit includes at least one tool, each tool being preferably provided within a tubular housing, and adapted to pivot out from the tool kit so that they can be attached to a receiving tool. The tool is designed to be returned to the tool kit after use, and if desired, switched with a different tool. In one embodiment, a surgical system permitting surgical tools to be interchanged within a patient's body is provided. A method of interchanging surgical tools within a patient's body is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: CareFusion 2200, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark C. Doyle, Jimmy C. Caputo
  • Publication number: 20110214539
    Abstract: A multi-bit tool comprises a housing having a bit chuck with a bit-receiving opening. A substantially rigid main frame member defines a plurality of longitudinal channels and is disposed within the housing such that each of the plurality of longitudinal channels is generally aligned along the longitudinal axis of the multi-bit tool. A plurality of spring loaded actuator mechanisms are mounted in rigidly retained relation within one channel of the frame member. Each spring loaded actuator mechanism has a carriage member movable between a rearward position and a forward position, and a trigger member movable between a rest position, a forward triggering position and a rearward triggering position. The carriage member is moved to its rearward position by movement of the trigger member to its rearward triggering position and the carriage member is moved to its forward position by movement of the trigger member to its forward triggering position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2009
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventor: Gerard Grand
  • Publication number: 20110216528
    Abstract: A modular driver for illumination and having a driver head cartridge comprises: a grip; an inner frame disposed within the grip, the rear end of the inner frame being provided with a plurality of recesses, one side at the front end of the inner frame defining an assembly section, the other side defining a battery containing section; a circuit board mounted on the assembly section of the inner frame, an LED lamp, an actuating switch and a power supply pin being integrated on the circuit board; and a rear cap disposed on the end of the grip, the rear cap being provided with a through hole, the rear cap being turned so that the through hole can be disposed with respect to one of the recesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventor: Kun-Chih Hung
  • Patent number: 8011277
    Abstract: A hand tool and bit storage device configured to allow easy storage and access to a wide variety of bits. The hand tool comprises a body portion, a stem portion and a bit interface. The hand tool couples with the storage device. The storage device holds one or more tool frames or bit inserts each comprising a plurality of bits. The bit inserts are deformable to allow easy access to the bits contained therein. In some embodiments, the bit inserts may be locked in the storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    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
  • Publication number: 20110154960
    Abstract: A tool assembly includes a front part and a second part. The first part includes a handle and a shank extending from an end of the handle. A polygonal recess is defined in an end of the shank. The rear part includes a rotation unit, a holding unit and a driving unit. The rotation unit is rotatably connected to the holding unit which includes an outer case and an inner case. The outer case includes receiving holes in an end thereof and the receiving holes communicate with storage spaces defined between the inner and outer cases. The driving unit extends through the inner case and the rotation unit. The front part is removably mounted to the shank that extends out from the rotation unit. The rotation unit includes a notch which is moved to be aligned with one of the receiving holes to pick tool out from the storage space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventor: CHIN-FU SUNG
  • Publication number: 20110146459
    Abstract: A multi-angle hand tool for a handle includes a shank including a body, and a compartment defined in the body. An operating device includes a connecting end having an engaging portion defined thereon. A guide is mounted in the compartment and includes an embedding portion defined thereon. A connecting device is disposed and interconnected between the operating device and the guide. The multi-angle hand tool has a plurality of operation modes and in each operation mode the operating device is prevented from moving and pivoting with respect to the shank by engaging the engaging portion with the embedding portion. Furthermore, a longitudinal length of the operating device is perpendicular to, or angled to non-perpendicularly, or aligned with the longitudinal length of the body of the shank selectively for different operation modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Tsai-Ching Chen, Fanny Hi
  • Patent number: 7950311
    Abstract: A screwdriver kit includes a main body which has a first end adapted for connecting to a tool and a second end. A column projects from the second end and has an opening formed therein longitudinally. A linkage has a first end and a second end, with the second end of the linkage slideably received in the opening. A cap member, which has the second end of the linkage installed therein, is movable between a first position and a second position. The cap member is coupled to the main body when the cap member is in the first position. The cap member is detached from the main body along the linkage when the cap member is moved toward the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Inventor: Tsai-Ching Chen
  • Publication number: 20110122602
    Abstract: A tool with quick pop-up tool head includes a body. The body has a handle, a telescopic portion telescopically mounted in the handle, and an operational portion mounted on the telescopic portion such that the operational portion is able to telescopically move relative to the handle. The operational portion has a shoulder disposed on an interior thereof. The telescopic portion has a tool head means mounted therein. The tool head means is selectively engaged with the shoulder and is extendable from the telescopic portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: Scott WANG
  • Patent number: 7946201
    Abstract: A locking system for a multitool where multiple discrete lock members are attached to a handle and the lock members can be individually engaged to lock and unlock tool members from a retained to an extended position and vice versa within the handle of a multitool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: SOG Specialty Knives & Tools, LLC
    Inventor: Spencer Frazer
  • Patent number: 7946203
    Abstract: A circular, cylindrically shaped tool handle holds multiple sizes of tools. The handle includes one or more holding slots each positioned on the outer surface into which tools are inserted and held. Each holding slot includes one or more contoured compartments in which tools rest when engaged with the handle. Each contoured compartment is of a size and dimension which corresponds to one or more tool sizes. Each contoured compartment is formed about a corresponding receiving hole. A lock is positioned over the contoured compartment to irremovably confine the short leg of the hexagonal wrench within the contoured compartment. Hexagonal shaped tools other than wrenches are able to be used with the handle of the present invention such as screwdrivers and socket wrenches. A tool container stores the tools and the tool handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    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: 7938045
    Abstract: A driving tool including a guide groove shaped as a long hole receives a driver bit such that a portion thereof excluding its support is projectable outside of the handle body. The base material has the outline shape of the supporter of the driver bit and is formed so that it might project to the inner side in the inside wall of the circumference wall by the side of the central part of the guide groove of the top plate of the cap. The locking piece is formed in the inner wall of the open end of the cap so that it can stop the rotation part which can prevent a plurality of driver bits from entering the guide groove of the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Marushin Hong Kong Limited
    Inventor: Takashi Itoh
  • Publication number: 20110088522
    Abstract: A tool includes a driving member with a protrusion. A shaft is removably connectable to the protrusion. The shaft includes a bit driving segment for retention of a bit therein. A handle includes a first handle portion and a second handle portion, both of which are pivotally connected to the driving member such that the first and second handle portions at least partially encompass the shaft when in a closed position. A bit retention member is disposed in at least one of the handle portions to retain the bit therein. The bit is insertable into the bit driving segment. At least one notch is fashioned into at least one of the handle portions. The notch is in register with the at least one bit retention member, permitting a user to access the at least one bit retained therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventor: Christopher Sean FLOYD
  • Publication number: 20110088519
    Abstract: A tool box includes a body having a front end and a force-receiving portion spaced from the front end. The body further includes first and second sides and two lateral walls. The lateral walls, the front end, and the force-receiving portion are integrally formed as a single and inseparable component of the same material. The front end includes a compartment. A receiving space is defined between the lateral walls and has an opening in the second side or the force-receiving portion. A ratcheting mechanism includes a main body mounted in the body and a ratchet wheel rotatably received in the main body. The ratchet wheel is located in a quarter corner of the body adjacent to the front end and the first side. A driving groove is defined in the ratchet wheel for engaging and driving a shank to rotate. A bit-receiving rack is removably received in the receiving space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventor: Bobby Hu
  • Publication number: 20110067530
    Abstract: A multi-function tool includes an extendible and retractable portion that becomes offset from a centerline position of the handle when in the offset position. A locking mechanism allows the workman to offset the shaft from a centerline position of the handle, or retract the shaft back into the handle into a centerline position. While the shaft is in the extended and offset position, the shaft rotates freely in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. When the shaft is retracted in the straight centerline position, a ratchet mechanism or gear box restricts shaft rotation in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, or allows rotation in either direction. The shaft can be extended and offset by means of a spring or other device that allows the locking mechanism to offset automatically or semi-automatically when the locking mechanism is activated. The shaft allows the workman to interchange bits or sockets for multiple applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Eric Matthew Alvarez
  • Publication number: 20110061499
    Abstract: The present invention is a ratchet wrench that incorporates removable sockets into the wrench body. The removable inserts are integrated and stored in the wrench body. An insert of the desired size can be removed from the handle of the wrench body and placed within the opening of the wrench. The opening is configured to securely hold the insert and the opening includes a ratcheting mechanism so that the wrench can be used in a ratcheting manner. The ratcheting wrench has several uses including the fastening and/or removal of nuts, bolts, screws and other hardware.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventor: Damon L. Franklin
  • Patent number: 7895923
    Abstract: A wrench with a reinforced hollow handle includes a head portion, a hollow handle portion, and a neck portion between the head portion and the handle portion. The handle portion includes a front portion having a wall thickness greater than a wall thickness of a rear portion and includes a necking portion between the front and rear portions having a wall thickness greater than the wall thickness of the rear portion and smaller than the wall thickness of the front portion. The handle portion further includes an open rear end defining a rear end opening at the rear portion thereof. Furthermore, in order to avoid depression of the handle portion resulting from a holding force, the handle portion is made having hardness above 30 HRC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventor: Bobby Hu
  • Publication number: 20110041657
    Abstract: A foldable tool kit has a ratchet head, a wrench body, a bit holder, a plurality of bits and a gripping handle. A protruding column extends from the ratchet head and is jacketed by an extension rod. The wrench body has a U-shaped cross-section, and side walls of one end of the wrench body form securing plates between which the ratchet head is pivoted. The extension rod opens out from, or closes into, a first opening of the wrench body, and tap holes are provided on side walls of another end of the wrench body. One end of the bit holder has a pivot base, and the pivot base has a pair of first pivot portions corresponding to a pivot hole from two sides of the pivot base. The grip handle also has an inverted U-shaped cross-section and two sides of one end each respectively have a through hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventor: Cheng-Ching Hung
  • Patent number: RE44675
    Abstract: A foldable tool kit having a body constructed of a single elongate member to which is secured a plurality of individual tools pivotally movable about a pin between a folded position and a working position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Bicycle Tools Incorporated
    Inventors: Eric H. Hawkins, Pierre A. G. Oster