Patents Assigned to Irwin Industrial Tool Company
  • Laser reference device
    Patent number: 7640672
    Abstract: The laser reference tool of the invention consists of a base that can be releasably mounted to a surface. A housing is mounted on the base such that it can be repositioned relative to the base in a direction parallel to the surface. A turret carrying the laser module is rotatable about first and second orthogonal axes. The laser module is also rotatable relative to the turret about a third axis orthogonal to the first and second axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventors: James Michael Burry, Derek J. Nash, John C. Smith, Douglas G. Johnson
  • FLEXIBLE THREADING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20090308209
    Abstract: A wrench has a socket defined by a plurality of flat faces and a handle. A first threading tool is provided having a shape and dimension to fit into the socket. An adapter that retains a second threading tool includes a connector having the same shape and the dimension as the first threading tool that fits into the socket. A retaining member is rotatably mounted to the body for movement between a first position and a second position for locking the adapter and the die in the socket. The retaining member has a second plurality of flat faces defining an opening where the second plurality of faces are coextensive with the faces of the socket when the retaining member is in the first position and are offset from the faces of the socket when the retaining member is in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: IRWIN INDUSTRIAL TOOL COMPANY
    Inventors: Brandon Seth Cross, Matthew Steven Larson, Derek James Nash, James Joseph Uttley, Ronald A. Wenzel, JR.
  • HAND SAW
    Publication number: 20090300926
    Abstract: A hand saw comprising a handle for actuating the hand saw and a saw blade connected to the handle and provided with a toothed cutting edge, the handle comprising a handle grip clasped by the hand of the user to impart an actuating force to the handle, and the handle grip defining a force entry direction in which the actuating force is introduced into the saw blade, wherein when the hand saw is pushed the force entry direction intersects the cutting edge of the saw blade in the region of a first quarter length of the cutting edge near to the handle or in the region of an imaginary elongation of the cutting edge into the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: IRWIN INDUSTRIAL TOOL COMPANY GMBH
    Inventors: Robert Field, Manfred Geier
  • MAGNET ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20090278643
    Abstract: A magnet assembly is provided including a housing having a first end and a second end. A magnet is placed within a recess formed in the first end of the housing and a spring is positioned in at least a portion of the second end of the housing. A method of mounting a magnet assembly in a tool is provided. The method includes providing a magnet assembly including a housing having a recess formed in a first end of the housing and a spring positioned in a second end of the housing. The method further includes placing the magnet assembly into an opening defined in a tool and placing a magnet into the recess, and pressing the magnet against the spring to position the magnet within the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: IRWIN INDUSTRIAL TOOL COMPANY
    Inventor: Eric John Helda
  • PACKAGE FOR A SAW BLADE OR SIMILAR PRODUCT
    Publication number: 20090261005
    Abstract: A package is provided for a saw blade that includes a paperboard back secured to a transparent plastic front. The plastic front includes an edge border that is reinforced to support the weight of the saw blade and that may extend over the edge of the paperboard back for the periphery thereof. The plastic front includes a pocket for receiving the blade where the pocket is provided with projections for engaging the blade to keep the blade from moving once inside the package. A peg is also provided in the plastic cover that engages a portion of the saw blade to ensure that the saw blade is properly oriented in the package during the packaging process. A portion of the back is not adhered to the plastic front to provide an easy opening access between the plastic front and the paperboard back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventors: Catherine M. Kasubowski, Timothy R. Meyer, Scott Marchant, Bryce Dahl, Michael Kelly
  • Reciprocating saw blade with tapered tang stem
    Patent number: 7600458
    Abstract: There is provided a reciprocating saw blade having a tapered tang stem. The tang has a tang portion with at least three outer edges and a stem portion with at least three outer edges. The profiles of the tang portion and particularly the stem portion are such that they facilitate the effective and efficient engagement of the saw blade with any of numerous different keyed or keyless chucks of reciprocating saws. The tang/stem profile also advantageously provides for increased strength for resisting failure and/or fatigue stemming from a cutting force applied to the saw blade during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventors: Stephen A. Hampton, William B. Korb
  • Multi-configured tool bit box
    Patent number: 7600640
    Abstract: A tool case for the storage of drill bits and similarly shaped tools includes two housing members that are hingedly attached and which open and close, with respect to one another. The tool case of the present invention includes elastomeric material surrounding the periphery of the tool case and tool trays on the inside of the case that retain inverted drill bits and similarly shaped tools. The tool trays disposed within the two housing members are removably attached to inner recessed cavities in the housing member by snapping male protrusions located on the tray into corresponding female recesses located on the inner surface of the recessed cavities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventors: Kristofor M. Hallee, Ian W. Cunningham, Jonathan S. Holz
  • ASSEMBLY METHOD AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20090224451
    Abstract: The assembly method of the invention uses a cartridge that is separate from the housing of the device being manufactured. The cartridge is configured such that the location of the various components is defined and the components are easily accessed. The cartridge and its components may be assembled off of the main assembly line. Once the cartridge is assembled, the cartridge and assembled components can be placed in the housing. The assembly of the device can then be completed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: IRWIN INDUSTRIAL TOOL COMPANY
    Inventors: Anthony B. Fuller, Ralf Stauss, Matthew Shute
  • SELF FEED BIT
    Publication number: 20090208300
    Abstract: The self feeding drill bit comprises a shank that has one end adapted to be connected to a chuck of a rotary tool such as a drill or power driver. The opposite end of the shank supports a cutting member where the cutting member is a cup shaped member having a series of teeth formed on the edge thereof. A screw tip is provided for feeding the cutting member into and through the wood. A removable cutting blade is provided for boring the interior of the hole. A kit including a self feed bit and a plurality of replacement bits is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventor: LaVerne R. Durfee
  • MULTI-BLADE SELF FEED BIT
    Publication number: 20090208302
    Abstract: The self feeding drill bit comprises a shank that has one end adapted to be connected to a chuck of a rotary tool. The opposite end of the shank supports a cutting head having a series of teeth formed on the edge thereof for cutting the periphery of the hole. A screw tip may be provided for feeding the bit into and through the wood. A plurality of cutting blades is provided for boring the interior of the hole. The cutting blades define a plurality of cutting edges that are disposed at different angles to a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventor: LaVerne R. Durfee
  • Multi-function tool handle
    Patent number: 7571517
    Abstract: The tool handle of the invention includes a shank connected via a ratcheting mechanism to a male square drive. A pair of handle wings are pivotally connected to the shank at a transverse pivot hinge such that the handle wings can be changed between a screwdriver-type configuration, an L-shape configuration, a T-shape configuration or other intermediate configurations. When the handle wings are in the fully open position, the handle wings bear against the shank to create a mechanism for transferring power between the handle wings and the tool shank without the need for a separate lock. A quick change adapter having a female drive can be connected to the male square drive such that the tool handle can be used with a wide variety of tools including taps and extractors, sockets, screwdriver bits and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventors: Robin Edward Smith, Brandon C. Hoover
  • SELF ALIGNING DIE
    Publication number: 20090191977
    Abstract: The die has a bore that is generally sized to fit onto a like-sized stud. Threads are formed on the interior of the bore for cutting the threads on the stud. The die includes an integrated alignment mechanism to ensure that the die is aligned with respect to the stud as the die is rotated onto the stud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventor: Derek J. Nash
  • Magnet assembly
    Patent number: 7565749
    Abstract: A magnet assembly is provided including a housing having a first end and a second end. A magnet is placed within a recess formed in the first end of the housing and a spring is positioned in at least a portion of the second end of the housing. A method of mounting a magnet assembly in a tool is provided. The method includes providing a magnet assembly including a housing having a recess formed in a first end of the housing and a spring positioned in a second end of the housing. The method further includes placing the magnet assembly into an opening defined in a tool and placing a magnet into the recess, and pressing the magnet against the spring to position the magnet within the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventor: Eric John Helda
  • Tape measure
    Patent number: 7559154
    Abstract: The tape measure may consist of a relatively large tape blade. To accommodate a large blade the tape measure housing is formed as a hollow annulus having an open central core where the blade is wound about the core of the annular housing. Because the housing has a central opening it can be easily carried in one hand. The device also includes a locking mechanism for locking the tape in an extended position and a rewind mechanism for rewinding the tape back into the housing. The rewind mechanism may comprise a belt drive, opposed springs with a cam lock, a linear spring compressed by a gear drive, a motor driven gear drive, a flat spring and gear drive or a magnetic drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventors: Steven R. Levine, James Alan Weir, Hamilton Sean Michael Whitney, Matthew R. Shute, James M. Burry
  • Drill bit screw tip
    Patent number: 7544026
    Abstract: A drill bit comprises a shank having a longitudinal axis. A cutting head is formed at one end of the shank. A removable and replaceable pilot tip such as a screw tip or pilot point is formed on the cutting head. The pilot tip is designed for controlled failure. A tool is also provided for removing the broken tip. A kit comprising a dill bit adapted to receive a removable tip, a removable tip for attachment to the cutting head, and/or a removal tool for removing a broken tip from the drill bit. A method for removing a tip from a drill bit and replacing it with another tip is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventor: Laverne R. Durfee
  • MAGNET ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20090094846
    Abstract: A magnet assembly is provided including a housing having a first end and a second end. A magnet is placed within a recess formed in the first end of the housing and a spring is positioned in at least a portion of the second end of the housing. A method of mounting a magnet assembly in a tool is provided. The method includes providing a magnet assembly including a housing having a recess formed in a first end of the housing and a spring positioned in a second end of the housing. The method further includes placing the magnet assembly into an opening defined in a tool and placing a magnet into the recess, and pressing the magnet against the spring to position the magnet within the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventor: Eric John Helda
  • TORCH AND CANISTER
    Publication number: 20090092939
    Abstract: A fuel canister is provided comprising a vessel for containing a fuel. A fitment is located in a wall of the vessel and a gripping portion is located in another wall of the vessel. The gripping portion may include a rib formed by raised and recessed areas. The rib may also reinforce the wall of the canister. A torch is also provided comprising a torch body that is releasably connected to the fuel canister. A method of making a fuel canister is also provided comprising forming a vessel having a top wall and a side wall. The bottom wall is formed having at least one portion defining a flat or nearly flat surface. The bottom wall is welded or brazed to the side wall. External ribs may be formed in the bottom wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventor: Michael R. Johnston
  • Laser line generating device with graduated base
    Patent number: 7513051
    Abstract: A light generating system including a base comprising a bottom surface comprising a nonmechanical attachment structure and a light generating device rotatably mounted to the base about an axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Spanski, John C. Smith, Derek J. Nash, Mike Williams, Leslie Daily Gist, Steven R. Levine
  • Self-adjusting locking pliers
    Patent number: 7509895
    Abstract: The self-adjusting locking pliers include a body having a fixed jaw supported at one end. A moveable jaw is pivotably supported on the body at a slidable pivot connection. A linkage transmits a force applied to the handles of the pliers to the jaws and locks the jaws in the clamping position. The linkage allows the angle between the links to be preset to thereby control the clamping force applied to the work piece. The movable jaw is selectively attached to the linkage in one of two positions such that the jaw span may be adjusted without affecting the geometry of the linkage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventors: David P. Engvall, Thomas M. Chervenak
  • Jigsaw blade
    Patent number: D606820
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventor: William A. Burke, III