Patents Examined by David B. Thomas
  • Patent number: 11511402
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a powered screwdriver. The powered screwdriver includes a housing, a motor housed in the housing and a tool holder driven by the motor. The tool holder selectively holds both a screwdriver bit and a hex key. The hex key includes a bend such that legs of the hex key are transverse to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Oleksiy P. Sergyeyenko, JianHui Jiang, JianFeng Zhang, Ana Garcia, Paul Gerard Gross
  • Patent number: 11511409
    Abstract: A foreign object removing socket adaptor includes a pusher, an adaptor, an external thread, an internal tread, and a stop. The pusher includes a drive head and a main shaft. The adaptor includes a tool body, a socket attachment body, and a main channel. The drive head and the main shaft are adjacently connected to each other. The external thread is laterally connected around the main shaft. The stop is radially connected around the main shaft, opposite of the drive head. The tool body and the socket attachment body are adjacently connected to each other. The main channel concentrically traverses through the tool body and the socket attachment body. The internal thread is laterally connected within the main channel. The main shaft is threadedly engaged with the main channel through the external thread and the internal thread.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: GRIP HOLDINGS LLC
    Inventors: Paul Kukucka, Thomas Stefan Kukucka
  • Patent number: 11504826
    Abstract: A quick-turning wrench includes a driving end with a first jaw and a second jaw. The first and the second jaws respectively have a first and a second side, which face one another. The driving end defines an engaging space between the first and the second jaws. The driving end has a first grip-surface section, a second grip-surface section, and a third grip-surface section. The engaging space is partially delimited by the first, the second, and the third grip-surface sections. The first grip-surface section is adjacent to the first side and extends along a flat first phantom surface. The second and the third grip-surface sections are adjacent to the second side and respectively extend on a flat second phantom surface and a flat third phantom surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Hong Ann Tool Industries Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Cheng-Wei Su
  • Patent number: 11504828
    Abstract: An adapter is provided which allows an external driving tool to drive a driven tool such as an intraosseous needle assembly, where the external driving tool would otherwise be incompatible with the needle assembly. The adapter includes a driver connector having a bore, where the bore is to receive an external driver of the external driving tool. The adapter further includes a driver attached to the driver connector. A cross-sectional shape of the bore is different than a cross-sectional shape of the attached driver. The attached driver includes resilient legs which assist in securing the adapter to the needle assembly. The resilient legs may include protuberances to secure the adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: THE SEABERG COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Eric E. Batdorf, Kyle Sims, Samuel Scheinberg
  • Patent number: 11504829
    Abstract: A powered socket wrench assembly includes a power tool that has a back end and a front end. The power tool is elongated along a longitudinal axis extending between the back end and the front end thereby facilitating the power tool to be inserted into a hard to reach area. Additionally, the power tool includes a chuck that is rotated in a first direction or a second direction when the power tool is turned on. A drive unit is insertable into the chuck on the power tool thereby facilitating the power tool to rotate the drive unit when the power tool is turned on. The drive unit includes a socket that is rotatable about an axis oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the power tool when the power tool is turned on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Inventor: Joseph Pannone
  • Patent number: 11498822
    Abstract: A screw cap twisting tool uses two primary members—a stationary member with gripping surface(s) and a high-mechanical-advantage-for-gripping pivoting member with gripping surface(s)—to easily and effectively grip and twist a screw cap. The screw cap twisting tool is easily operated by pushing the screw cap against the pivoting member. A screw cap twisting tool also uses a method for holding the pivoting member in its most open position before screw cap insertion. This method for holding the pivoting member in its most open position can be accomplished in numerous ways by using a force opposing feature, member, or mechanism that allows movement and/or deformation when force is applied and restores position and/or shape when force is removed. Examples include, but are not limited to: built-in elastic metal or plastic material, separate metal or plastic spring, separate elastic O-ring or rubber band, gravity, or magnetism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Inventor: Jeffrey Lucas
  • Patent number: 11491620
    Abstract: A setting tool for a setting tool system for setting capsule anchors is specified, having a shank and a head, arranged at one end of the shank, with a recess for receiving a drive head of a capsule anchor, wherein the shape of the recess is formed substantially by two superimposed hexagons that are arranged in an offset manner to one another. Further, a set for a setting tool system for setting capsule anchors is specified, having an adapter which is able to be coupled to a drive machine, and at least one setting tool. Moreover, a setting tool system is specified, including a setting tool for a setting tool system for setting capsule anchors or a set for a setting tool system for setting capsule anchors, and a capsule anchor and/or a drive machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Tobias Donner
  • Patent number: 11491818
    Abstract: The disclosure discloses a high-precision wheel assembling device, which is high in size and shape precision, good in dynamic balance, high in fatigue strength, good in rigidity and elasticity, light in weight, attractive in appearance and recyclable in material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: CITIC Dicastal Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Weidong Liu, Shiwen Xu, Minglei Li
  • Patent number: 11492857
    Abstract: A torque device for guiding a first torque device member relative to a second torque device member includes the first and second torque device members. Each of the torque device members has an operational axis of rotation and three clamp bodies spaced about the operational axis. The clamp bodies are movable between a retracted passive position and an extended active position. The torque device also includes a guide ring on one of the torque device members. The guide ring includes one or more guide ring sections. In addition, the torque device includes at least two guide elements on the other of the torque device members. Each guide element being movable with one of the clamp bodies of the respective torque device member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO NORWAY AS
    Inventors: Jonathan Garrick Webb, David Allen Hill, Trond Werner Moen
  • Patent number: 11491615
    Abstract: A method and device for rotational disconnection a nozzle from a valve body, to include transferring torque applied to an input adapter, through a gear system, to a rotational, self-centering chuck, with a plurality of jaws to secure a nozzle threadedly secured within a valve body, and an anchor tower extending from the base of the tool in the same direction as the tool that is positioned for nozzle release, so that the anchor tower may provide rotational fixation of the valve body while torque is applied to the nozzle, along with a manner to employ coordinatedly sized and positioned gears, which in combination multiply the leverage force or torque input into the tool for application to the rotational disconnection effort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Inventor: Raul Mendoza
  • Patent number: 11491595
    Abstract: A pick tooling device including a pick tool configured to pick up an object such as fastener, and a driver having a drive bit that is configured to drive the fastener. The pick tool may be a pneumatically-operable gripper tool that is used to pick up the fastener, or the pick tool may be a vacuum-operable pick tool that utilizes suction to pick up the fastener. The drive bit may be axially movable relative to the pick tool to engage and drive the fastener picked up by the pick tool. The device may include a tool changer having one side that is operably connected to the driver, and another side that is operably connected to a fastener-specific pick tool, in which the pick tool can be separated from the driver to permit quick-changeover to a different type of pick tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventor: Justin V. Farrell
  • Patent number: 11484996
    Abstract: A dual-interface sewer cap removal device is provided. The device includes a base plate with a first side provided opposite a second side. A first interface is defined on the first side of the base plate. The first interface is designed to engage a slotted sewer cap. A second interface is defined on the second side of the base plate. The second interface is designed to engage a sewer cap. The second interface is structurally distinct from the first interface. An aperture is centrally disposed on the base plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Inventor: David A. Wilson
  • Patent number: 11485009
    Abstract: The present invention provides an extendable wrench comprising: a wrench having a head portion and a shaft connected to a rear end of the head portion; an insertion hole recessed at a rear end of the shaft; a cover to dismountably close the insertion hole; an extension rod with a front end formed with a plug to be plug-connected with or separated from the insertion hole of the wrench; and an elastic positioning member provided between the plug of the extension rod and the insertion hole of the wrench, when the plug of the extension rod is plug-connected with the insertion hole, the elastic positioning member keeps the plug in position. Thereby, the wrench can be operated independently; when application of larger operating torque is required, the extension rod can be combined with a rear end of the wrench to form a longer operating arm of force to meet the requirements of large torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: KABO TOOL COMPANY
    Inventor: Chih-Ching Hsieh
  • Patent number: 11484995
    Abstract: The subject matter described in this specification relates generally to a tool for installing a flexible metal conduit screw-in connector onto a flexible metal conduit and a method for installing the flexible metal conduit connector tool. The flexible metal conduit screw-in connector tool includes a handle, a centering rod, and two studs. The flexible metal conduit connector tool is to engage a flexible metal conduit screw-in connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Anthony, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth Wilson Huffines
  • Patent number: 11478905
    Abstract: Devices or sockets having multi-sided outer surfaces are disclosed herein. An exemplary device can include an outer surface comprising multiple outer sides; an inner surface comprising multiple inner sides; a first end portion; a second end portion opposite the first end portion; a first recess extending from the first end portion toward the second end portion; and a second recess extending from the second end portion toward the first end portion. The second recess can include a cross-sectional dimension smaller than the cross-sectional dimension of the first recess. The device can be a hexagonal socket. In some embodiments, individual sockets are stackable on and within one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Inventor: Herman William Janzen, III
  • Patent number: 11478906
    Abstract: A multipurpose hand tool may include a body portion, and a first hex socket tool integrally formed with a first side of the body portion. The multipurpose hand tool may include a second hex socket tool integrally formed with a second side of the body portion that opposes the first side of the body portion, and a screwdriver tool integrally formed with a third side of the body portion. The multipurpose hand tool may include a wrench tool integrally formed with a fourth side of the body portion that opposes the third side of the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Erik Sheehan, Marc J. Durocher, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11473613
    Abstract: A reaction washer is optimized for lock-on, optional stiction ring and for a predetermined indentation depth of bidirectional serrations for secure reaction torque transfer during initial and full actuation of respective nut or bolt heads resting on it. An optional lock-on ring embedded around the reaction socket is ergonomically actuated to latch on and off underneath the reaction washer. Axial offset of the peak stress areas away from the actuation socket edges provides for reduced actuation socket diameter and consequently for the entire tool and system remaining substantially within radial assembly limits established for prior art actuation sockets alone. A coupling unit is attached to and tightened on a power torque wrench via a clamp tool utilizing the power wrench's own torque. A hand hold groove and a lock able snap release button offset from the coupling castle snap connection contribute to safe and ergonomic operation and system peak performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Inventor: Johannes P Schneeberger
  • Patent number: 11465270
    Abstract: A fire hydrant wrench includes a wrench-head able to fasten to the pentagonal interface of a fire-hydrant and a handle able to be selectively extended or retracted by a user. The wrench includes a cylindrical rod which may be contained by and telescopes within a tubular handle. A cap on a handle-end of the tubular handle prevents the cylindrical rod from leaving the handle in one direction, while a collar affixed externally to the cylindrical rod prevents it from leaving the handle in the opposite direction. The tool-head containing the wrench is affixed to a tool-end of the cylindrical rod which protrudes from the tubular handle in all positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Inventor: Sebastian Fodera
  • Patent number: 11465269
    Abstract: Multiple attached lanyard systems for attaching to a power tool, with each lanyard system comprising a lanyard attached to a driver piece holder that holds a driver piece and is connected to a retraction system. The multiple attached lanyard systems providing a different driver pieces that can be selected by pulling each driver piece out of its attached lanyard system, extending the driver piece past a driver piece receiver and inserting the driver piece into the driver piece receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Inventor: James Gregory Brull
  • Patent number: 11458602
    Abstract: A hex tool including a hex head having a hex portion for engaging socket head cap screws or wrenches. The hex portion also having a body portion extending from the hex portion. The body portion having a spherical-shaped cavity disposed therein. The hex tool also includes a handle with a ball end and a primary handle portion. The ball end disposed in the spherical-shaped cavity to provide the hex tool a significant range of motion during use. Another type of hex tool having a hex head having a hex cavity for engaging a hex head bolt. The hex head also having a body portion extending from the hex cavity. The body portion having a spherical-shaped cavity disposed therein. The hex tool also including a handle with a ball end and a primary handle portion. The ball end disposed in the spherical-shaped cavity to provide the hex tool a significant range of motion during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Inventor: Raul Marin