Patents Assigned to Easco Hand Tools, Inc.
  • Patent number: 7469619
    Abstract: An electronic torque wrench for driving a workpiece includes a wrench body having a handle end and a wrench head receiving end. A wrench head a workpiece receiving end and a mounting end, and the mounting end is removably received by wrench head receiving end. A user interface having a processor and a display is mounted on the wrench body. A wrench head sensing device is carried by the wrench head receiving end and includes an electrical connection between the wrench head sensing device and the processor. The wrench head sensing device sends an electrical signal to the processor indicating the presence of the wrench head on the wrench head receiving end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Easco Hand Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Muniswamappa Anjanappa, Russ Bohart, Awad Aly Gharib, Xia Chen
  • Patent number: 7469602
    Abstract: A torque wrench for engaging a workpiece includes a wrench body having a first end and a second end. A wrench head is disposed on the first end of the wrench body and is configured to engage the workpiece. A display device is carried by the wrench body and includes a housing, a display, and an input device for inputting a preset torque value. A torque sensor is carried by the wrench head and is electrically connected to the display device. A detent extends outwardly from one of the wrench body, the wrench head, and the user interface and a plurality of recesses is formed in another of the wrench body, the wrench head, and the user interface, each of the recesses being configured to releasably receive the detent. The display device is rotatable relative to the wrench head so that the detent is received by one of the recesses for retaining the display device in a desired angular position with regard to the wrench head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Easco Hand Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Awad Aly Gharib, Steve Booher, Bruce Dexter
  • Patent number: 7424838
    Abstract: A hand tool comprising a first member having a handle with fixed jaw, a jaw face and a first pivot portion, the first pivot portion defining a first pivot hole having a center positioned at a distance from the fixed jaw face second end within the range of about 10 to 15 millimeters; a second member having a slot, a handle, a second pivot portion, a recess, and a worm gear rotatably received in the recess; a pivot pin pivotally connecting the first and second pivot holes and having a diameter within the range of about 6 to 10 millimeters; a sliding jaw having a face, and a gear rack slidably received by the second member slot and engaging the worm gear; and a detent selectively movable to prevent the pivotal movement of the first and second members with respect to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: Easco Hand Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Peng Li, Fengping Zhu
  • Publication number: 20080168871
    Abstract: A torque wrench for engaging a workpiece includes a wrench body having a first end and a second end. A wrench head is disposed on the first end of the wrench body and is configured to engage the workpiece. A display device is carried by the wrench body and includes a housing, a display, and an input device for inputting a preset torque value. A torque sensor is carried by the wrench head and is electrically connected to the display device. A detent extends outwardly from one of the wrench body, the wrench head, and the user interface and a plurality of recesses is formed in another of the wrench body, the wrench head, and the user interface, each of the recesses being configured to releasably receive the detent. The display device is rotatable relative to the wrench head so that the detent is received by one of the recesses for retaining the display device in a desired angular position with regard to the wrench head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Applicant: EASCO HAND TOOLS, INC.
    Inventors: Awad Aly Gharib, Steve Booher, Bruce Dexter
  • Publication number: 20080148907
    Abstract: A spanner comprises a box end that has an inner periphery consisting of a number of wall faces to define a first polygonal receiving space. Each wall face includes a groove defined therein. The grooves of the wall faces together define a second polygonal receiving space. At least one of the grooves includes a closed first end and an open second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: EASCO HAND TOOLS, INC.
    Inventors: David Ling, Hsien-Chung Tuan-Mu
  • Publication number: 20080134800
    Abstract: A mechanical torque wrench including a wrench body defining an elongated interior compartment and a wrench head including a bar extending therefrom being pivotally secured to a first end of the wrench body. A hand grip located on a second end of the wrench body, the hand grip being non-rotationally fixed to the second end of wrench body, and a set spring is disposed within the wrench body. A pawl is disposed between the bar and the set spring. Rotation of a dial screw in a first direction compresses the set spring and rotation in a second direction allows expansion of the set spring. A set ring is operatively connected to the dial screw and rotatable relative to the wrench body. A resistive element produces an output signal that depends on a position of the dial screw relative to the resistive element. A processor converts the output signal into an equivalent torque value in a selected system of units for display on a user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: Easco Hand Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: T. Kenneth Escoe, Muniswamappa Anjanappa, Awad Aly Gharib, Xia Chen
  • Patent number: 7370539
    Abstract: An electronic torque wrench for engaging a workpiece includes a wrench body having a first end and a second end. A wrench head is disposed on the first end of the wrench body and is configured to engage the workpiece. A grip handle is disposed on the second end of the wrench head. A user interface is carried by the wrench body and includes a housing, a digital display, and an input device for inputting a preset torque value. A torque sensing element is carried by the wrench head and is electrically connected to the display device. A detent extends outwardly from one of the wrench body, the wrench head, and the user interface and a plurality of recesses is formed in another of the wrench body, the wrench head, and the user interface, each of the recesses being configured to releasably receive the detent. The display device is rotatable relative to the wrench head so that the detent is received by one of the recesses for retaining the display device in a desired angular position with regard to the wrench head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Easco Hand Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Awad Aly Gharib, Steve Booher, Bruce Dexter
  • Publication number: 20080092696
    Abstract: A ratchet wrench has a through cavity in which a reversing lever is disposed. The reversing lever has a pair of protruding lips formed thereon opposite from one another. A cooperating ledge is formed on the head in the cavity and on the pawl which is adjacent to the reversing lever. A spring-loaded pusher is disposed longitudinally in a blind bore in the reversing lever and the pusher engages a pocket in the pawl. A cover plate is disposed on a shelf recessed on the bottom of the wrench and spaced apart from the reversing lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: EASCO HAND TOOLS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Arnold, Richard Folkenroth
  • Patent number: 7340983
    Abstract: A spanner comprises a box end that has an inner periphery consisting of a number of wall faces to define a first polygonal receiving space. Each wall face includes a groove defined therein. The grooves of the wall faces together define a second polygonal receiving space. At least one of the grooves includes a closed first end and an open second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Easco Hand Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: David Ling, Hsien-Chung Tuan-Mu
  • Patent number: 7331246
    Abstract: A mechanical torque wrench including a wrench body defining an elongated interior compartment and a wrench head including a bar extending therefrom being pivotally secured to a first end of the wrench body. A hand grip located on a second end of the wrench body and a set spring is disposed within the wrench body. A pawl is disposed between the bar and the set spring. Rotation of a dial screw in a first direction compresses the set spring and rotation in a second direction allows expansion of the set spring. A set ring is operatively connected to the dial screw and rotatable relative to the wrench body. A resistive element is coupled to the dial screw and produces an output signal that depends on a position of the dial screw relative to the resistive element. A processor converts the output signal into an equivalent torque value for display on a user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Easco Hand Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: T. Kenneth Escoe, Muniswamappa Anjanappa, Awad Aly Gharib, Xia Chen
  • Patent number: 7318366
    Abstract: A ratcheting tool including a handle formed with an integral yoke at a first end and a tool head coupled to the yoke at a pivot. The tool head has a toothed hub facing rearwardly of the pivot and into the yoke. A locking spool is rotatably carried in the yoke adjacent the toothed hub. The locking spool has a first face, a second face, and a first tooth extending along both the first face and the second face and engaging the toothed hub. The locking spool is rotatable between a first position in which the first face is adjacent the toothed hub, thereby locking the tool head in a selected angular position with respect to the handle, and a second position in which the second face is adjacent the toothed hub such that the tool head is pivotable about the pivot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Easco Hand Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Pei Yang Lee, Antonio De La Torre
  • Patent number: 7311019
    Abstract: A ratchet wrench has a through cavity in which a reversing lever is disposed. The reversing lever has a pair of protruding lips formed thereon opposite from one another. A cooperating ledge is formed on the head in the cavity and on the pawl which is adjacent to the reversing lever. A spring-loaded pusher is disposed longitudinally in a blind bore in the reversing lever and the pusher engages a pocket in the pawl. A cover plate is disposed on a shelf recessed on the bottom of the wrench and spaced apart from the reversing lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Easco Hand Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Arnold, Richard P. Folkenroth
  • Publication number: 20070266830
    Abstract: A ratcheting tool including a handle formed with an integral yoke at a first end and a tool head coupled to the yoke at a pivot. The tool head has a toothed hub facing rearwardly of the pivot and into the yoke. A locking spool is rotatably carried in the yoke adjacent the toothed hub. The locking spool has a first face, a second face, and a first tooth extending along both the first face and the second face and engaging the toothed hub. The locking spool is rotatable between a first position in which the first face is adjacent the toothed hub, thereby locking the tool head in a selected angular position with respect to the handle, and a second position in which the second face is adjacent the toothed hub such that the tool head is pivotable about the pivot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Applicant: EASCO HAND TOOLS, INC.
    Inventors: Pei Lee, Antonio De La Torre
  • Patent number: 7284581
    Abstract: A funnel having a receiving chamber, a neck portion, a valve and a coupler connected to the neck portion, the coupler having a housing having an axial bore formed therethrough and a cam body received therein, the cam body having an axial bore formed there through, where the cam body cams the walls of the housing radially outward between a first diameter and a second diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Easco Hand Tools, Inc
    Inventor: Paul S. Steinweg
  • Patent number: 7284464
    Abstract: An oil drain plug wrench is provided to enable a user to more easily remove and install an oil drain plug. The wrench includes a rotor with two cavities on opposite sides of a rotor. When either of the cavities engages a workpiece, the wrench is capable of applying torque to the workpiece in a first rotational direction and ratcheting in a second rotational direction. A flange is provided on the outer diameter of the rotor to allow a user to remove or install an oil drain plug by hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Easco Hand Tools, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter C. Chaconas
  • Patent number: D547624
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Easco Hand Tools, Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley S. Strahorn
  • Patent number: D552949
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Easco Hand Tools, Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley S. Strahorn
  • Patent number: D553470
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Easco Hand Tools, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter C. Chaconas
  • Patent number: D555445
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Easco Hand Tools, Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley S. Strahorn
  • Patent number: D571626
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Easco Hand Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: T. Kenneth Escoe, Awad Aly Gharib